Podcast – Outside is Overrated

In this episode of OiO Game Club, we discuss the first half of Assassin's Creed Origins by Ubisoft. We share our spoiler-free thoughts on:

OiO Game Club is a standalone segment of the Outside is Overrated podcast. We play and discuss a different game with the OiO community each month. Our Patreon supporters are invited to join the discussion!

Premier Health presents Outside is Overrated. 

In this episode, we discuss three fishy board games: Fleet: The Dice Game, Lure and Finspan. Episode guide:

7:52 - Fleet The Dice Game

45:11 - Lure

1:04:52 - Finspan

Thank you for listening! Outside is Overrated is presented by Premier Health.  Please support OiO on Patreon for $2 a month.

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Music courtesy of: http://www.bensound.com/royalty-free-music. 

In this episode of OiO Game Club, we wrap up our discussion of Hollow Knight Silksong by Team Cherry. We share our final thoughts on:

OiO Game Club is a standalone segment of the Outside is Overrated podcast. We play and discuss a different game with the OiO community each month. Our Patreon supporters are invited to join the discussion!

Premier Health presents Outside is Overrated. 

In this episode, we discuss the book Dungeon Crawler Carl by Matt Dinniman. 

Episode guide:

12:46 - Zathura: A Space Adventure

33:11 - The Iron Man Films

50:50 - Chef

1:08:13 - What is Favreau's Signature Style?

1:15:18 - Ranking Favreau's Feature Films

Thank you for listening! Outside is Overrated is presented by Premier Health.  Please support OiO on Patreon for $2 a month.

Download and subscribe to OiO wherever you get your podcasts. Connect with us on Facebook or email the show.

Music courtesy of: http://www.bensound.com/royalty-free-music. 

In this episode of OiO Game Club, we discuss the the first half of Hollow Knight Silksong by Team Cherry. We break down: 

OiO Game Club is a standalone segment of the Outside is Overrated podcast. We play and discuss a different game with the OiO community each month. Our Patreon supporters are invited to join the discussion!

Premier Health presents Outside is Overrated. 

In this episode, we discuss the book Dungeon Crawler Carl by Matt Dinniman. 

Episode guide:

2:25 - What is Dungeon Crawler Carl

30:59 - Boss Fights

37:19 - Other Threats

40:29 - Foreshadowing Throughout the Book

Thank you for listening! Outside is Overrated is presented by Premier Health.  Please support OiO on Patreon for $2 a month.

Download and subscribe to OiO wherever you get your podcasts. Connect with us on Facebook or email the show.

Music courtesy of: http://www.bensound.com/royalty-free-music. 

In this episode of OiO Game Club, we discuss the classic CRPG Arcanum from Troika Games. We break down: 

OiO Game Club is a standalone segment of the Outside is Overrated podcast. We play and discuss a different game with the OiO community each month. Our Patreon supporters are invited to join the discussion!

Premier Health presents Outside is Overrated. 

In this episode, we discuss the anime The Rising of the Shield Hero, Season One. 

Episode guide:

5:54 - What is The Rising of the Shield Hero

24:48 - The Cardinal Heroes

33:44 - The Shield Heroe's Allies

43:02 - Confrontation with the Church

49:44 - The Final Leveling Window/Epic Showdown

58:27 - What Does Rising of the Shield Hero do Well?

1:02:00 - Where Does the Show Struggle?

Thank you for listening! Outside is Overrated is presented by Premier Health.  Please support OiO on Patreon for as little as $2 a month.

Download and subscribe to OiO wherever you get your podcasts. Connect with us on Facebook or email the show.

Music courtesy of: http://www.bensound.com/royalty-free-music. 

In this episode of OiO Game Club, we discuss Helldivers II from Arrowhead Game Studios. We break down: 

OiO Game Club is a standalone segment of the Outside is Overrated podcast. We play and discuss a different game with the OiO community each month. Our Patreon supporters are invited to join the discussion!

Premier Health presents Outside is Overrated. 

In this episode, we discuss deckbuilding board games. We explain the core mechanic and variations on it, along with some of our favorite titles. 

Episode guide:

13:35 - What is a Deckbuilder?

25:58 - Victory Point/Optimization Deckbuilders

33:23 - Direct Conflict Deckbuilders

40:42 - Hybrid Games

52:36 - Cooperative Narrative Deckbuilders

1:04:01 - Our Preferences: Optimization vs. Tactical

1:05:57 - Optimal Player Counts

1:14:08 - Market Styles: Fixed, Variable and Random

1:23:09 - How Much Randomness is Too Much

1:26:47 - Where Do Deckbuilders Have More Potential: Board or Video Games

Thank you for listening! Outside is Overrated is presented by Premier Health.  Please support OiO on Patreon for as little as $2 a month.

Download and subscribe to OiO wherever you get your podcasts. Connect with us on Facebook or email the show.

Music courtesy of: http://www.bensound.com/royalty-free-music.