This week Hunter and Blasto meet up to talk about some recent Tournament drama before they get into a critical topic of improvement for competitive TI culture! If you listen to this episode I promise you that you WILL think about doing something about the player in the lead, for your next game. Seriously, you'll think about it!
Twilight Imperium Community dates:
Thunder's Edge SCPT Patreon Tournament: THE TOURNAMENT HAS BEGUN
Orlando Intergalactical will happen on February 19-21 (Weird Bear/Wormholigan Presale starts October 14th 11AM General Tickets start November 18th 11AM)
NYC Intergalactical will happen on November 13-15 (Tickets are SOLD OUT)
London Intergalactical/UK Nationals will happen on January 16th and 17th (Tickets are SOLD OUT)
Music provided by Ben Prunty. Find more at benpruntymusic.com or benprunty.bandcamp.com
Additional Music and Sounds by Brian Kupillas. https://wanderinglake.bandcamp.com/
Art by Sun Sanders 
To learn more about our Discord, Patreon, Merch, and more, visit <a href='https://spacecatspeaceturtles.com/'>https://spacecatspeaceturtles.com/</a>

This week Hunter and Blasto meet up to talk about some recent Tournament drama before they get into a critical topic of improvement for competitive TI culture! If you listen to this episode I promise you that you WILL think about doing something about the player in the lead, for your next game. Seriously, you'll think about it! Twilight Imperium Community dates: Thunder's Edge SCPT Patreon Tournament: THE TOURNAMENT HAS BEGUN Orlando Intergalactical will happen on February 19-21 (Weird Bear/Wormholigan Presale starts October 14th 11AM General Tickets start November 18th 11AM) NYC Intergalactical will happen on November 13-15 (Tickets are SOLD OUT) London Intergalactical/UK Nationals will happen on January 16th and 17th (Tickets are SOLD OUT) Music provided by Ben Prunty. Find more at benpruntymusic.com or benprunty.bandcamp.com Additional Music and Sounds by Brian Kupillas. https://wanderinglake.bandcamp.com/ Art by Sun Sanders To learn more about our Discord, Patreon, Merch, and more, visit https://spacecatspeaceturtles.com/

This week Hunter and Blasto meet up to talk about some recent Tournament drama before they get into a critical topic of improvement for competitive TI culture! If you listen to this episode I promise you that you WILL think about doing something about the player in the lead, for your next game. Seriously, you'll think about it!
Twilight Imperium Community dates:
Thunder's Edge SCPT Patreon Tournament: THE TOURNAMENT HAS BEGUN
Orlando Intergalactical will happen on February 19-21 (Weird Bear/Wormholigan Presale starts October 14th 11AM General Tickets start November 18th 11AM)
NYC Intergalactical will happen on November 13-15 (Tickets are SOLD OUT)
London Intergalactical/UK Nationals will happen on January 16th and 17th (Tickets are SOLD OUT)
Music provided by Ben Prunty. Find more at benpruntymusic.com or benprunty.bandcamp.com
Additional Music and Sounds by Brian Kupillas. https://wanderinglake.bandcamp.com/
Art by Sun Sanders&nbsp;
To learn more about our Discord, Patreon, Merch, and more, visit <a href="https://spacecatspeaceturtles.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://spacecatspeaceturtles.com/</a>

477: The Ultimate Guide to Winslaying and Point-Blocking

Hunter sits down again with his old friend Dane Beltrami to reflect on the first year of THUNDER'S EDGE. CAN YOU BELIEVE IT'S BEEN A YEAR? OH NO!
Twilight Imperium Community dates:
Thunder's Edge SCPT Patreon Tournament: THE TOURNAMENT HAS BEGUN
Orlando Intergalactical will happen on February 19-21 (Weird Bear/Wormholigan Presale starts NOW General Tickets start November 18th 11AM)
NYC Intergalactical will happen on November 13-15 (Tickets are SOLD OUT)
London Intergalactical/UK Nationals will happen on January 16th and 17th (Tickets are SOLD OUT)
Music provided by Ben Prunty. Find more at benpruntymusic.com or benprunty.bandcamp.com
Additional Music and Sounds by Brian Kupillas. https://wanderinglake.bandcamp.com/
Art by Sun Sanders 
To learn more about our Discord, Patreon, Merch, and more, visit <a href='https://spacecatspeaceturtles.com/'>https://spacecatspeaceturtles.com/</a>

Hunter sits down again with his old friend Dane Beltrami to reflect on the first year of THUNDER'S EDGE. CAN YOU BELIEVE IT'S BEEN A YEAR? OH NO! Twilight Imperium Community dates: Thunder's Edge SCPT Patreon Tournament: THE TOURNAMENT HAS BEGUN Orlando Intergalactical will happen on February 19-21 (Weird Bear/Wormholigan Presale starts NOW General Tickets start November 18th 11AM) NYC Intergalactical will happen on November 13-15 (Tickets are SOLD OUT) London Intergalactical/UK Nationals will happen on January 16th and 17th (Tickets are SOLD OUT) Music provided by Ben Prunty. Find more at benpruntymusic.com or benprunty.bandcamp.com Additional Music and Sounds by Brian Kupillas. https://wanderinglake.bandcamp.com/ Art by Sun Sanders To learn more about our Discord, Patreon, Merch, and more, visit https://spacecatspeaceturtles.com/

Hunter sits down again with his old friend Dane Beltrami to reflect on the first year of THUNDER'S EDGE. CAN YOU BELIEVE IT'S BEEN A YEAR? OH NO!
Twilight Imperium Community dates:
Thunder's Edge SCPT Patreon Tournament: THE TOURNAMENT HAS BEGUN
Orlando Intergalactical will happen on February 19-21 (Weird Bear/Wormholigan Presale starts NOW General Tickets start November 18th 11AM)
NYC Intergalactical will happen on November 13-15 (Tickets are SOLD OUT)
London Intergalactical/UK Nationals will happen on January 16th and 17th (Tickets are SOLD OUT)
Music provided by Ben Prunty. Find more at benpruntymusic.com or benprunty.bandcamp.com
Additional Music and Sounds by Brian Kupillas. https://wanderinglake.bandcamp.com/
Art by Sun Sanders&nbsp;
To learn more about our Discord, Patreon, Merch, and more, visit <a href="https://spacecatspeaceturtles.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://spacecatspeaceturtles.com/</a>

479: Thunder's Edge 1 Year Anniversary Dane Interview

Hunter and Blasto are back with your next Ultimate guide. This one is a true pleasure since we're talking about the EMPYREAN. This faction happens to be one of my favorites and the same is true of Blasto so I feel like this is a special guide that we got both cohosts on the same page about the fun factor with this particular faction. Give it a listen and you too will be ready to stand awkwardly in the corner of the room just OBSERVING.
Twilight Imperium Community dates:
Thunder's Edge SCPT Patreon Tournament: SIGNUPS HAVE BEGUN, Games start October 2nd!
Orlando Intergalactical will happen on February 19-21 (Weird Bear/Wormholigan Presale starts October General Tickets start November TBD)
NYC Intergalactical will happen on November 13-15 (Tickets are SOLD OUT)
London Intergalactical/UK Nationals will happen on January 16th and 17th (Tickets are SOLD OUT)
Music provided by Ben Prunty. Find more at benpruntymusic.com or benprunty.bandcamp.com
Additional Music and Sounds by Brian Kupillas. https://wanderinglake.bandcamp.com/
Art by Sun Sanders 
To learn more about our Discord, Patreon, Merch, and more, visit <a href='https://spacecatspeaceturtles.com/'>https://spacecatspeaceturtles.com/</a>

Hunter and Blasto are back with your next Ultimate guide. This one is a true pleasure since we're talking about the EMPYREAN. This faction happens to be one of my favorites and the same is true of Blasto so I feel like this is a special guide that we got both cohosts on the same page about the fun factor with this particular faction. Give it a listen and you too will be ready to stand awkwardly in the corner of the room just OBSERVING. Twilight Imperium Community dates: Thunder's Edge SCPT Patreon Tournament: SIGNUPS HAVE BEGUN, Games start October 2nd! Orlando Intergalactical will happen on February 19-21 (Weird Bear/Wormholigan Presale starts October General Tickets start November TBD) NYC Intergalactical will happen on November 13-15 (Tickets are SOLD OUT) London Intergalactical/UK Nationals will happen on January 16th and 17th (Tickets are SOLD OUT) Music provided by Ben Prunty. Find more at benpruntymusic.com or benprunty.bandcamp.com Additional Music and Sounds by Brian Kupillas. https://wanderinglake.bandcamp.com/ Art by Sun Sanders To learn more about our Discord, Patreon, Merch, and more, visit https://spacecatspeaceturtles.com/

Hunter and Blasto are back with your next Ultimate guide. This one is a true pleasure since we're talking about the EMPYREAN. This faction happens to be one of my favorites and the same is true of Blasto so I feel like this is a special guide that we got both cohosts on the same page about the fun factor with this particular faction. Give it a listen and you too will be ready to stand awkwardly in the corner of the room just OBSERVING.
Twilight Imperium Community dates:
Thunder's Edge SCPT Patreon Tournament: SIGNUPS HAVE BEGUN, Games start October 2nd!
Orlando Intergalactical will happen on February 19-21 (Weird Bear/Wormholigan Presale starts October General Tickets start November TBD)
NYC Intergalactical will happen on November 13-15 (Tickets are SOLD OUT)
London Intergalactical/UK Nationals will happen on January 16th and 17th (Tickets are SOLD OUT)
Music provided by Ben Prunty. Find more at benpruntymusic.com or benprunty.bandcamp.com
Additional Music and Sounds by Brian Kupillas. https://wanderinglake.bandcamp.com/
Art by Sun Sanders&nbsp;
To learn more about our Discord, Patreon, Merch, and more, visit <a href="https://spacecatspeaceturtles.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://spacecatspeaceturtles.com/</a>

476: The Ultimate Guide to THE EMPYREAN

A Halloween surprise visits you in the form of a BONUS EPISODE. This one is for everybody because hunbun got caught up enjoying a much needed break and a birthday celebration (I'm now 37 years old) so wish me Happy Birthday (YOU MISSED IT) and enjoy me and Patty Horseplay talking about Season 2 of DS9 as part of our on-going series recapping our favorite DS9 episodes one season at a time. It's good I dare say! Also you'll get a regular SCPT episode on Saturday!
Twilight Imperium Community dates:
Thunder's Edge SCPT Patreon Tournament: THE TOURNAMENT HAS BEGUN
Orlando Intergalactical will happen on February 19-21 (Weird Bear/Wormholigan Presale starts NOW General Tickets start November 18th 11AM)
NYC Intergalactical will happen on November 13-15 (Tickets are SOLD OUT)
London Intergalactical/UK Nationals will happen on January 16th and 17th (Tickets are SOLD OUT)
Music provided by Ben Prunty. Find more at benpruntymusic.com or benprunty.bandcamp.com
Additional Music and Sounds by Brian Kupillas. https://wanderinglake.bandcamp.com/
Art by Sun Sanders 
To learn more about our Discord, Patreon, Merch, and more, visit <a href='https://spacecatspeaceturtles.com/'>https://spacecatspeaceturtles.com/</a>

A Halloween surprise visits you in the form of a BONUS EPISODE. This one is for everybody because hunbun got caught up enjoying a much needed break and a birthday celebration (I'm now 37 years old) so wish me Happy Birthday (YOU MISSED IT) and enjoy me and Patty Horseplay talking about Season 2 of DS9 as part of our on-going series recapping our favorite DS9 episodes one season at a time. It's good I dare say! Also you'll get a regular SCPT episode on Saturday! Twilight Imperium Community dates: Thunder's Edge SCPT Patreon Tournament: THE TOURNAMENT HAS BEGUN Orlando Intergalactical will happen on February 19-21 (Weird Bear/Wormholigan Presale starts NOW General Tickets start November 18th 11AM) NYC Intergalactical will happen on November 13-15 (Tickets are SOLD OUT) London Intergalactical/UK Nationals will happen on January 16th and 17th (Tickets are SOLD OUT) Music provided by Ben Prunty. Find more at benpruntymusic.com or benprunty.bandcamp.com Additional Music and Sounds by Brian Kupillas. https://wanderinglake.bandcamp.com/ Art by Sun Sanders To learn more about our Discord, Patreon, Merch, and more, visit https://spacecatspeaceturtles.com/

A Halloween surprise visits you in the form of a BONUS EPISODE. This one is for everybody because hunbun got caught up enjoying a much needed break and a birthday celebration (I'm now 37 years old) so wish me Happy Birthday (YOU MISSED IT) and enjoy me and Patty Horseplay talking about Season 2 of DS9 as part of our on-going series recapping our favorite DS9 episodes one season at a time. It's good I dare say! Also you'll get a regular SCPT episode on Saturday!
Twilight Imperium Community dates:
Thunder's Edge SCPT Patreon Tournament: THE TOURNAMENT HAS BEGUN
Orlando Intergalactical will happen on February 19-21 (Weird Bear/Wormholigan Presale starts NOW General Tickets start November 18th 11AM)
NYC Intergalactical will happen on November 13-15 (Tickets are SOLD OUT)
London Intergalactical/UK Nationals will happen on January 16th and 17th (Tickets are SOLD OUT)
Music provided by Ben Prunty. Find more at benpruntymusic.com or benprunty.bandcamp.com
Additional Music and Sounds by Brian Kupillas. https://wanderinglake.bandcamp.com/
Art by Sun Sanders&nbsp;
To learn more about our Discord, Patreon, Merch, and more, visit <a href="https://spacecatspeaceturtles.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://spacecatspeaceturtles.com/</a>

Star Trek DS9: Season 2 (ZINESTER'S BONUS)

This week the full panel is back, and we uhhh well we only talked about Action Cards that start with the letters P and R. That's it. The episode is 3 and a half hours long. ALSO DON'T MISS BRASSBIRD AND I TALKING ABOUT THE NEW ASYNC TI4 MEGAGAME YOU CAN JOIN. Use the chapters PEOPLE.
Cards discussed:
Parlay 
Pirate Contract 
Pirate Fleet 
Plagiarize 
Plague 
Political Stability 
Politics Rider 
Public Disgrace 
Puppets On A String 
Rally 
Reactor Meltdown 
Refit Troops 
Reflective Shielding 
Reparations 
Repeal Law 
Rescue 
Reveal Prototype 
Reverse Engineer 
Rise of a Messiah 
Rout
Twilight Imperium Community dates:
Thunder's Edge SCPT Patreon Tournament: THE TOURNAMENT HAS BEGUN
Orlando Intergalactical will happen on February 19-21 (Weird Bear/Wormholigan Presale starts NOW General Tickets start November 18th 11AM)
NYC Intergalactical will happen on November 13-15 (Tickets are SOLD OUT)
London Intergalactical/UK Nationals will happen on January 16th and 17th (Tickets are SOLD OUT)
Music provided by Ben Prunty. Find more at benpruntymusic.com or benprunty.bandcamp.com
Additional Music and Sounds by Brian Kupillas. https://wanderinglake.bandcamp.com/
Art by Sun Sanders 
To learn more about our Discord, Patreon, Merch, and more, visit <a href='https://spacecatspeaceturtles.com/'>https://spacecatspeaceturtles.com/</a>

This week the full panel is back, and we uhhh well we only talked about Action Cards that start with the letters P and R. That's it. The episode is 3 and a half hours long. ALSO DON'T MISS BRASSBIRD AND I TALKING ABOUT THE NEW ASYNC TI4 MEGAGAME YOU CAN JOIN. Use the chapters PEOPLE. Cards discussed: Parlay Pirate Contract Pirate Fleet Plagiarize Plague Political Stability Politics Rider Public Disgrace Puppets On A String Rally Reactor Meltdown Refit Troops Reflective Shielding Reparations Repeal Law Rescue Reveal Prototype Reverse Engineer Rise of a Messiah Rout Twilight Imperium Community dates: Thunder's Edge SCPT Patreon Tournament: THE TOURNAMENT HAS BEGUN Orlando Intergalactical will happen on February 19-21 (Weird Bear/Wormholigan Presale starts NOW General Tickets start November 18th 11AM) NYC Intergalactical will happen on November 13-15 (Tickets are SOLD OUT) London Intergalactical/UK Nationals will happen on January 16th and 17th (Tickets are SOLD OUT) Music provided by Ben Prunty. Find more at benpruntymusic.com or benprunty.bandcamp.com Additional Music and Sounds by Brian Kupillas. https://wanderinglake.bandcamp.com/ Art by Sun Sanders To learn more about our Discord, Patreon, Merch, and more, visit https://spacecatspeaceturtles.com/

This week the full panel is back, and we uhhh well we only talked about Action Cards that start with the letters P and R. That's it. The episode is 3 and a half hours long. ALSO DON'T MISS BRASSBIRD AND I TALKING ABOUT THE NEW ASYNC TI4 MEGAGAME YOU CAN JOIN. Use the chapters PEOPLE.
Cards discussed:
Parlay 
Pirate Contract 
Pirate Fleet 
Plagiarize 
Plague 
Political Stability 
Politics Rider 
Public Disgrace 
Puppets On A String 
Rally 
Reactor Meltdown 
Refit Troops 
Reflective Shielding 
Reparations 
Repeal Law 
Rescue 
Reveal Prototype 
Reverse Engineer 
Rise of a Messiah 
Rout
Twilight Imperium Community dates:
Thunder's Edge SCPT Patreon Tournament: THE TOURNAMENT HAS BEGUN
Orlando Intergalactical will happen on February 19-21 (Weird Bear/Wormholigan Presale starts NOW General Tickets start November 18th 11AM)
NYC Intergalactical will happen on November 13-15 (Tickets are SOLD OUT)
London Intergalactical/UK Nationals will happen on January 16th and 17th (Tickets are SOLD OUT)
Music provided by Ben Prunty. Find more at benpruntymusic.com or benprunty.bandcamp.com
Additional Music and Sounds by Brian Kupillas. https://wanderinglake.bandcamp.com/
Art by Sun Sanders&nbsp;
To learn more about our Discord, Patreon, Merch, and more, visit <a href="https://spacecatspeaceturtles.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://spacecatspeaceturtles.com/</a>

478: Every Action Card Ranked Part 4 (P-R)

This week, Matt Martens and Hunter Donaldson discuss the Construction and Warfare Strategy Cards, as well as the basics behind production and combat. They go over The Arborec, The Clan of Saar, The Barony of Letnev, Sardakk N'orr, The Yin Brotherhood, and The L1z1x Mindnet. Stay tuned after the show for some Episode 1 Errata as well!

This week, Matt Martens and Hunter Donaldson discuss the Construction and Warfare Strategy Cards, as well as the basics behind production and combat. They go over The Arborec, The Clan of Saar, The Barony of Letnev, Sardakk N'orr, The Yin Brotherhood, and The L1z1x Mindnet. Stay tuned after the show for some Episode 1 Errata as well!

Ep 002: Construction & Warfare

This episode covers the basics of Twilight Imperium 4th Edition. Matt Martens and Hunter Donaldson go over the galaxy and movement, the Leadership & Diplomacy Strategy Cards, and the following races: Federation of Sol, Ghosts of Creuss, Naalu Collective, and The Xxcha Kingdom.
Music by Ben Prunty. <a href='/spacecatspeaceturtles/episode/benpruntymusic.com'>benpruntymusic.com</a> <a href='/spacecatspeaceturtles/episode/benprunty.bandcamp.com'>benprunty.bandcamp.com</a>

This episode covers the basics of Twilight Imperium 4th Edition. Matt Martens and Hunter Donaldson go over the galaxy and movement, the Leadership & Diplomacy Strategy Cards, and the following races: Federation of Sol, Ghosts of Creuss, Naalu Collective, and The Xxcha Kingdom. Music by Ben Prunty. benpruntymusic.com benprunty.bandcamp.com

This episode covers the basics of Twilight Imperium 4th Edition. Matt Martens and Hunter Donaldson go over the galaxy and movement, the Leadership &amp; Diplomacy Strategy Cards, and the following races: Federation of Sol, Ghosts of Creuss, Naalu Collective, and The Xxcha Kingdom.
Music by Ben Prunty. <a href="/spacecatspeaceturtles/episode/benpruntymusic.com" rel="noopener noreferrer">benpruntymusic.com</a> <a href="/spacecatspeaceturtles/episode/benprunty.bandcamp.com" rel="noopener noreferrer">benprunty.bandcamp.com</a>

Ep 001: Leadership & Diplomacy

An unofficial podcast for fans of Twilight Imperium and other strategy board games. Each episode is a humorous analysis of mechanics and strategies for new and experienced players alike!

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