Expanse of Expansions

Tables for One

Season 2: Episode 10 Lately, all I want to do is lay around with you and complain about the youth. Here we are, once again at the end of the road. Still, I can't let go, which is good because we have a whole season coming up. What will be in store for season 3? Ghosts? Goblins? More lists? Probably that one. Today’s episode covers our twelve favorite solo-play games. Here is a full list of what we yammer about in no particular order: * Four Against Darkness By Ganesha Games * Hostage Negotiator by Van Ryder Games * 32% by LostWaysClub * TripLock by Chip Theory Games * This War of Mine: The Board Game by Awaken Realms * Into the Dungeon by Hari Conner * Romeo and/or Juliet by Ryan North * Arkham Horror: The Card Game by Fantasy Flight Games * The Machine by Adria and Fen Slattery * Box ONE by Neil Patrick Harris * You Died by Giles Penfold * Mage Knight by WizKids We also throw in some fun freebies, so keep your… ears open? Does that make sense? Anyway, we love you all! And we’ll see you soon. Never has a song so perfectly encapsulated what it's like to be over 30 and thinking about playing games. (The second lyric was an accident but I am leaving it in to show growth as a person.) Pete Steele - Co-host, Writer Rick Hendricks - Co-host, Writer, Lockpick-Fingered Abomination Keegan King - Music Composer and Producer, Editor, Podcast Producer, Destroyer of Worlds Website: https://coraxandcoffee.com/ Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/coraxandcoffee Merch Store: https://corax-coffee-merch-store.creator-spring.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CoraxAndCoffee/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/coraxandcoffee/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/coraxandcoffee

Realigning Alignment

Season 2: Episode 9 Controlling a two-player situation will surely result in hesitation. Continuing lives and continuing tries will surely resolve the situation. Today’s episode is about alignment, and that can mean a lot of things. Some of them are good. Some bad. Some, neutral. See what I did there? Joking aside, alignment is something that can have a lot of uses, and a lot of annoyances. This episode seeks to help clarify some of them because, well, the flavor they add can be really cool. What is your alignment? Let us know! As much as I love today’s song, ending the stanza with “situation” always felt weird to me. A lot like this episode…maybe? Or maybe I am forcing that comparison. Yeah, probably that. Pete Steele - Co-host, Writer Rick Hendricks - Co-host, Writer, Lockpick-Fingered Abomination Keegan King - Music Composer and Producer, Editor, Podcast Producer, Destroyer of Worlds Website: https://coraxandcoffee.com/ Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/coraxandcoffee Merch Store: https://corax-coffee-merch-store.creator-spring.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CoraxAndCoffee/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/coraxandcoffee/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/coraxandcoffee

Expanse of Expansions

Season 2: Episode 8 I woke up in New York City, from my sleep behind the wheel. Caught this train to Poughkeepsie, and time stood still. Ever wonder what the difference between “expansions” and “adaptations” are? Well, tough. But this episode does dive into some neat concepts around what makes expansions work and what they even are. You might even find out whether you should count expansions when you count your game library. Yes, really. On top of all of that, you’re gonna have the same fun and excitement you’ve come to expect from this kind of malarkey. I envy you. I really do. This song is kind of a gimme, but I have also woken up in several cars over the years while touring or just generally being a rascal. Pete Steele - Co-host, Writer Rick Hendricks - Co-host, Writer, Lockpick-Fingered Abomination Keegan King - Music Composer and Producer, Editor, Podcast Producer, Destroyer of Worlds Website: https://coraxandcoffee.com/ Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/coraxandcoffee Merch Store: https://corax-coffee-merch-store.creator-spring.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CoraxAndCoffee/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/coraxandcoffee/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/coraxandcoffee

Are You Even On My Team?

Season 2: Episode 7 You're like a bullfrog. Your sweet talk, it echoes. Can’t say I’m ever gonna let go. But your spine is hollow as your ego; I hope you go wherever I don’t. Teams are a funny thing: sometimes, whether you win or lose, as long as you do it together everything is just fine. However, in the case of board games, sometimes winning is all about how many players come to the table and contribute to the magic. Today’s episode is a lot like that. Two guys come to the table to discuss the topic of team games, go off  on some tangents, work together to build something beautiful—and then a producer comes along and edits out like 40 minutes or something. But the stuff that stayed? Golden. This week’s song feels like it's making a value judgment, but I go where the “random” function takes me. Pete Steele - Co-host, Writer Rick Hendricks - Co-host, Writer, Lockpick-Fingered Abomination Keegan King - Music Composer and Producer, Editor, Podcast Producer, Destroyer of Worlds Website: https://coraxandcoffee.com/ Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/coraxandcoffee Merch Store: https://corax-coffee-merch-store.creator-spring.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CoraxAndCoffee/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/coraxandcoffee/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/coraxandcoffee

If You Squint a Bit, Baseball’s a LARP

Season 2: Episode 6 Tommy took a picture where I'm noticeably younger, skin a little softer, slightly thinner frame. While he did so, I found myself lost in the woods with a foam sword, cardboard helmet, and a bike with a sign that says “Horse” on it. Honestly? I was really worried about coming here because what if I made mistakes? What if I'm not fun? Well. Turns out this episode is here to help. Our hosts talk about all things Live Action Role Play, including helping me with my anxieties. And probably yours, too. So, gather your weapons, your “safe” arrows, and your new friends. Get into the woods, and get after it friends. You’re gonna love it. Today’s song is all about nostalgia and friends, felt right. Pete Steele - Co-host, Writer Rick Hendricks - Co-host, Writer, Lockpick-Fingered Abomination Keegan King - Music Composer and Producer, Editor, Podcast Producer, Destroyer of Worlds Website: https://coraxandcoffee.com/ Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/coraxandcoffee Merch Store: https://corax-coffee-merch-store.creator-spring.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CoraxAndCoffee/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/coraxandcoffee/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/coraxandcoffee