Ep.8 - Ted Talks: An analysis of development (Spirit Island Podcast)
Welcome to The BlunderSpeaker Show, a podcast and playthrough channel dedicated entirely to the boardgame Spirit Island!This is a very special episode of the show, marking the first guest to make an appearance. And what a guest it is - the wonderfully talented Ted Vessenes! We talk through everything in the game, from mistakes to triumphs, from past to future.This episode is landing at a dreadfully unfortunate time for Spirit Island, Greater than Games, and the board game industry as a whole. I once again extend my sympathies to all those affected by the news that GtG will greatly reduce staff and projects effective immediately. I only hope that this interview, and the joy I experienced in it, can offer a bit of comfort, happiness and perhaps even hope for others during this sad time.Whether you're new to the game and think you'd enjoy it, or are a a seasoned veteran here to refine your gameplay with tips and tricks, I've got something for everyone and you will fit right in. Don't forget to get involved in the chat - community integration is what this show is all about. Enjoy the show!Links:Nature Incarnate interview with Ted & Eric:https://youtu.be/pTfZoDx9oPA?si=yHVIMsVmmevN9FPTKSP interview with Ted:https://youtu.be/aRDNaFIohgQ?si=lauKTW-y0zpRyj1TNolan Nasser website (mural):https://n3-studios.com/BlunderSpeaker HME episode:https://youtu.be/0Le9nse6XdkSpirit Island Iced Tea recipe:0.5 oz Cruzan Blackstrap Rum0.5 oz Plantation Pineapple Rum0.5 oz Laphroaig 100.5 oz Gin0.5 oz Cointreau0.5 oz Rich Cinnamon simple syrup1 oz Lemon juice1 oz Pineapple juice1 dash Cardamom bittersShake then strain into a highball glass with ice
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Ep.7 - Mining Boom: A Habsburg Mining Expedition analysis (Spirit Island Podcast)
Welcome to The BlunderSpeaker Show, a podcast and playthrough channel dedicated entirely to the boardgame Spirit Island!We're back to the Adversary Series with a bang (or a boom?) this week, because it's time for HME! We work through the variety of complex rules, how those are supported by a strong thematic resonance, and talk through specific details of how we can handle every challenge they throw at us. If HME have been boring a hole in your head, now's the time to change that!Whether you're new to the game and think you'd enjoy it, or are a a seasoned veteran here to refine your gameplay with tips and tricks, I've got something for everyone and you will fit right in. Don't forget to get involved in the chat - community integration is what this show is all about. Enjoy the show!Links:HME playthrough - (Sun and Warrior vs HME6):https://youtu.be/0nNZY30LiLwHLC playthrough poll:http://youtube.com/post/Ugkxil0FnEMr3-O2-c1ziwbN5l4IOjFj_eKx?si=-SeRfIUhPcy0bl9R"How do you feel about HME?" reddit post:https://www.reddit.com/r/spiritisland/comments/1jttx0o/how_do_you_feel_about_habsburg_mining_expedition/Tepidgoose's Volcano spirit guide:https://www.reddit.com/r/spiritisland/comments/1bql2mj/volcano_looming_high_advanced_spirit_guide_and/
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Ep.1 - Welcome to the Jungle! (Spirit Island Podcast)
Welcome to The BlunderSpeaker Show, a podcast and playthrough channel dedicated entirely to the board game Spirit Island!In this episode, we break down the game a bit from a beginner perspective, talking through theme and concepts as well as some of the modules available to bring the experience to life. I also dig into the Playthrough 1, where Blitz and Brandenburg Prussia proved to be a very tricky challenge indeed!Whether you're new to the game and think you'd enjoy it, or are a a seasoned veteran here to refine your gameplay with tips and tricks, I've got something for everyone and you will fit right in. Don't forget to get involved in the chat - community integration is what this show is all about. Enjoy the show!
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Ep.2 - Mining Rush: A Sweden Analysis (Spirit Island Podcast)
Welcome to The BlunderSpeaker Show, a podcast and playthrough channel dedicated entirely to the boardgame Spirit Island!In this episode, we begin our Adversary Series by taking a detailed look at Sweden; who they are, how they work, and how we can go about beating them. Those heavy ravages stink of Heavy Mining, but we've got a trick or two up our own sleeves to fight back! We also take some time to define core concepts such as strategy vs tactics, and tempo. So check this out, try some of the tips I've got to share, and take down Sweden next time you get them to the table!!Whether you're new to the game and think you'd enjoy it, or are a a seasoned veteran here to refine your gameplay with tips and tricks, I've got something for everyone and you will fit right in. Don't forget to get involved in the chat - community integration is what this show is all about. Enjoy the show!Links:Tepidgoose' Sweden playthrough episode:https://youtu.be/ZgRTeb6XbL0?si=Si2zXt9kb8jSyvKJTepidgoose' Reddit "How do you feel about Sweden?" post:https://www.reddit.com/r/spiritisland/comments/1ibgzjy/how_do_you_feel_about_sweden/RedRevenge Sweden guide:https://youtu.be/T1qICaSDapg?si=a05KtGKws_DLURuH
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Ep.3 - Slave Rebellion: A France Analysis (Spirit Island Podcast)
Welcome to The BlunderSpeaker Show, a podcast and playthrough channel dedicated entirely to the boardgame Spirit Island!We're keeping the train moving with our Adversary Series, this time talking about France. France play similar to Sweden in many ways, but have plenty of tricks up their sleeves and we need to know how to fight back! In this episode, we deep dive into how proactive gameplay, board management and event awareness can help take down these Parisian Pests!Whether you're new to the game and think you'd enjoy it, or are a a seasoned veteran here to refine your gameplay with tips and tricks, I've got something for everyone and you will fit right in. Don't forget to get involved in the chat - community integration is what this show is all about. Enjoy the show!Links:Tepidgoose' France playthrough episode:https://youtu.be/XawQCp_GBNI?si=18phwGcTWf-7hwJfBrandenburg-Prussia Poll:http://youtube.com/post/UgkxyO_1Z_7Ry-jyCuniKMHS7LXuF_7EEbtw?si=8g_O3I7izNWE2OaxTepidgoose' Sweden analysis episode:https://youtu.be/vIj5kT1t91I?si=3QoPPv0dNjnA8QrQTepidgoose' Reddit "How do you feel about France?" post?:https://www.reddit.com/r/spiritisland/comments/1in6e2z/how_do_you_feel_about_france
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