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COMPLY: The Marketing Compliance PodcastSmarter UDAAP Compliance Monitoring with PerformLine’s Expanded RulebooksPerformLine’s newly enhanced UDAAP rulebooks are designed to help compliance and marketing teams work more efficiently while mitigating more risk. In this episode, I sit down with Mike Gibney, Director of Client Solutions, about how these updates are making it easier for clients to stay ahead of deceptive practices in their marketing and communications.By combining market trends, regulatory enforcement insights, and client feedback, the updated rulebooks offer broader coverage and faster deployment across channels. Built and refined with real-world testing, they help teams spend less time reviewing content and more time making informed decisions....2025-05-0919 min
Ctrl, Alt, AccessAbletop - Episode 1 - Rulebooks & Learning a Boardgame00:00 - Intro
01:48 - Online Rulebooks & FAQs
07:20 - How Rules are Written & Reference Cards
15:19 - How to Play Videos & Objective Context
20:12 - Learning, Teaching & Co-op Games
23:18 - How to Play Video Availability
26:19 - Player Strategy Guides
32:35 - Learning Asymmetric Games
44:22 - Game Phases & Changes
48:15 - Closing Thoughts
53:00 - Outro
Abletop Episode 1 Quick Points:
🖥️ Provide digital versions of rules that also work with a screen reader.
📼 Provide a how to play video, freely available, to allow different ways of learning.
🤔 Provide online FAQs for your game and have a link to them on your box or rulebook.
📃Provide an index in larger rulebooks, and...2025-02-2654 min
You Can Handle Anything!Rulebooks In this episode of "You Can Handle Anything," I delve into one of the most common but overlooked issues in relationships: the "rulebooks" we create for others. These are the expectations we set about how people should act, speak, and behave—like putting away shoes or doing dishes. Often, the other person is unaware of these rules, leading to frustration and resentment when they don't comply. Discover how recognizing and potentially letting go of these rulebooks can transform your relationships, preventing unnecessary conflict and fostering better understanding. Tune in to learn st...2024-05-2914 min
Champion Your Life with Leighanne ChampionLetting Go of Rulebooks and Expectations Pt. IIIn today’s episode of Champion Your Life, we are going to further discuss a concept introduced in our last episode called “Relationship Rulebooks.” We can think of them as an instruction guide on how we want other people in our lives to behave. However, when we make these rules, they often backfire, and relationships suffer. In this episode, we take a deeper look at how we suffer when we hang onto these rulebooks, often times for years and years. But don’t worry, we also cover direct and actionable steps to letting these go and moving on with our live...2023-11-2212 min
Champion Your Life with Leighanne ChampionLetting Go of Rulebooks and Expectations Pt. IIn today’s episode of Champion Your Life, we are going to discuss a concept called “Relationship Rulebooks,” which can be described as an instruction guide for someone in our lives that defines how we would like them to behave. However, when we make these for other people, these rulebooks often backfire, and relationships suffer…and then we are left wondering why everyone in our lives doesn’t cooperate. So today’s episode will explore the best ways to navigate these rulebooks so that your relationships flourish. A little bit about Leighanne Champion:Leighanne is...2023-11-0912 min
Play Saves the WorldBoard Game Rulebooks, with Jordan AultWhat your Rulebooks Say About You
INTRODUCTIONS
RULEBOOKS ARE … COOL?
Roundtable vote:
intense pre-read
Read as you attempt to play
Watch YouTube
Have someone teach you
Dial 1-800-Rules-Lawyer
do you enjoy Rulebooks as a genre?
Any special Rulebooks of note?
KEVIN: Mage Knight is particularly loathed, even though it’s all in there
KEVIN: Frostpunk is a rulesbook work of art
DANIEL: Twilight Imperium 4 (steal from Kevin!), Gloomhaven - Jaws of the Lion
Do you have “house rules” to certain games or alter the rules based on who is playing? Why? Do you feel thi...2023-10-221h 10
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Trick TalkersTea Time: Episode 3 - Translating Japanese (Rulebooks, Pasteups, and Game Titles)Join Ryan and Patrick for episode 3 of Trick Talkers: Tea Time - shorter length episodes where they talk about different topics within the trick-taking, climbing, and shedding world! In this episode, they discuss how to translate Japanese rulebooks, pasteups, and game titles.
Contact us:
Email - tricktalkers@gmail.com
Twitter - @tricktalkers
Topics discussed during the episode:
(00:42) - Translating Japanese Rulebooks and Pasteups
Links from the episode:
Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/user?u=79588956
Translation Services
Google Lens
Yandex
translate.com
DeepL
jisho.org
Websites to find J...2022-12-0829 min
Going Analog PodcastTuring Machine, good/bad rulebooks, artwork (guests: Danni Loe, Scorpion Masque)Logic-deduction board game Turing Machine challenges players to figure out a secret code using innovative punch-card verifiers that layer atop each other to "magically" reveal clues. How does it work?! We had to know, so we asked our guests from publisher Scorpion Masqué and Hachette Games to sit there and explain it to us. Oh, we also talk artwork and rulebooks, too. Topics on this episode: Christina (host): How Turing Machine was made (14:43) Matthew (guest): What makes for good or bad rulebooks? (34:51) Danni (guest): How does artwork influence gameplay? (50:12) 2022-09-291h 06
Board Gamers AnonymousBGA Episode 389 - Top 10 Worst RulebooksThis week, we’re looking at the worst of the worst in rulebooks for board games that were made worse (or at least harder to read) because of their poor instructions. First up is our question of the week: Alright, folks. Enough of the terrible rulebooks (episode pending, I promise!); what are the very BEST rulebooks you've ever encountered. Rodney Smith videos don't count. Acquisition Disorders: Crossing Oceans, Rivet Wars: Reloaded At the Table Reviews: Founders of Teotihuacan, Messina 1347
If you haven’t yet, be sure to connect with us on Facebook (www.f...2022-09-131h 05
Board Gamers AnonymousBGA Episode 389 - Top 10 Worst RulebooksThis week, we’re looking at the worst of the worst in rulebooks for board games that were made worse (or at least harder to read) because of their poor instructions. First up is our question of the week: Alright, folks. Enough of the terrible rulebooks (episode pending, I promise!); what are the very BEST rulebooks you've ever encountered. Rodney Smith videos don't count. Acquisition Disorders: Crossing Oceans, Rivet Wars: Reloaded At the Table Reviews: Founders of Teotihuacan, Messina 1347If you haven’t yet, be sure to connect with us on Facebook (www.f...2022-09-131h 04
The Broken MeepleEpisode 52 - Can Bad Rulebooks Kill Games?The Broken Meeple Show - Episode 52 - Can Bad Rulebooks Kill A Game?
OK, I'm going to do this episode with noisy neighbours and a splitting headache :P But I think it went well!
First I report on how the summer is affecting the channel and how publishers are disconnecting from me for the honest review format. I therefore make a plea to any fans to contribute to the Patreon even for just $1 a month because that's what keeps the channel going.
A few new games have been announced and whether it's a odd re-do, a god awful cover, or...2022-06-2653 min
Rulebooks AnonymousRA episode 081 The Shark of NottinghamThe team did their best to make this a difficult edit but we made it happen! Smart Shark Nathan returns for Smart Shark Bites to tell the tale of Monster of the Week. But first, the team has a review of Sheriff of Nottingham! Afterwards, you'll hear the tale so far of the low energy werewolf, 1/2 zombie shapeshifter, crooked cop, hunter of bug men, and more!(Minor note, this episode does contain some slightly edgy humor. It's not enough for an RA After Dark, but it comes close.)Website: www.rulebooksanonymous.comFacebook: Rulebooks Anonymous Podcast2022-04-141h 13
Talk CardboardLegacy Episodes - Ambitious Kickstarters with Bad RulebooksAh, rulebooks. Don’t you just love sitting down with a cup of hot beverage and an arcane manual written by what you assume is a “game wizard” and spend four hours of your day trying to understand what exactly phrases like “spend your faucet token to activate the hyrdraulics action space” actually mean, to only inevitably give up and desperately search YouTube for a Watch it Played video?
Well, this episode of the No Pun Included podcast is delivered to you by this exact feeling. Not all games in today’s episode have bad rulebooks - but the ones that do exce...2021-10-151h 11
Move Your DeskEpisode 123 - Virtual RulebooksShouldn't everyone (all the people) use common sense?
Shouldn't they be...
picking up the dirty sockstreating their employees betterstarting the dishwasherrefrain from cheatingbe better team playerslove you in the way you want to be lovedwear their maskgiving you a raise for all your hard work
?
You think it's a no brainer. But, they aren't doing what YOU think they should be doing. And, that brings up all the feelings...at least for you.
This episode is an edited version of a live Facebook session I had a view months ago on...2021-09-0137 min
Sparks of InterestSoI 074 Viktor SmithThe enigmatic Viktor Smith joins a low energy Dennis for an interview on this episode. Hear about Viktor's amazing books, his adventures, how he got the life story of Couch James from Rulebooks Anonymous, and his collection of salt shakers.2021-08-2828 min
The BosscastBosscast Episode 7: The Dissidia Of All Podcast Episodes Featuring Dennis From Rulebooks AnonymousIn this episode I team up with Dennis from Rulebooks Anonymous to discuss different fighting games we have chosen. We also cover RPGS, retro video gaming, different game series and more. Dennis's YouTube Channel Trailer: https://youtu.be/yq5b915stdQ. Rulebooks Anonymous: Rulebooksanonymous.com. Kupocast Episode: https://youtu.be/OiWbjAxPQc82021-05-231h 04Rulebooks AnonymousRA episode 56 The Great Escape From Dark CastlePrisoners! It's time for our escape as we make our way out of the depths of the Dark Castle. What horrors did we face? Did everyone escape? What exactly was James doing while everyone else was fighting? We also cover a wide variety of our interests including Ninja Turtles, Startrek, and annoying James during play sessions.2021-03-141h 20Sparks of InterestSoI 064 VehiclesWe all remember our first car, whether it's fondly or with disdain. Join David and Dennis as they discuss vehicle ownership, with a few handy tips everyone can benefit from. Talk of Teslas and Smart cars leads into a brief chat about some green energy. And Dennis shares his recent accident and the aftermath of dealing with the loss of his truck and recovering from injury.2021-03-071h 05Rulebooks AnonymousRA episode 55 My Cold Dead HandsIt's cold outside as we try to survive the zombie apocalypse in Dead of Winter? Who won? Was there a traitor in our midst? We try to convince Amanda to let James get a new table. Got swag? So do we as we discuss the new Rulebooks Anonymous shirts! And it's the debut of a new segment as we review the Simpsons TCG.2021-03-0358 minRulebooks AnonymousRABL episode 9 Cosplayer KnightmageAre you a fan of cosplay? Have you thought about how cool it would be to embody a character from a game or movie? Reverend D interviews the amazing cosplayer Knightmage in this episode. Hear about how he creates his amazing costumes and how you could even get into the craft yourself! Be sure to look up Knightmage across social media to see his work!2021-02-1925 minRulebooks AnonymousRA episode 054 Amanda WrapsThis episode it's time to cover a favorite game of James; Star Trek Ascendancy! Traverse the spacelanes as we create a unique universe to gather resources and create a strong empire. Who won? Was it the Romulans, the Andorians, or the Ferengi? There's magic abound as we delve into the new Magic the Gathering set with an on air pack opening. James tells us about his new Crokinole board. And Amanda debuts her new skill!2021-02-141h 08Sparks of InterestSoI 063 Start of the YearWe have returned after a much needed break and it's time to hit the ground running! Dennis and Dave cover some of the craziness 2021 has to offer from only one month in. Get caught up on the Gamestop Rebellion, vaccines, and even Bernie Sanders memes! Curious what the future holds for the game? We've got that covered!2021-02-0759 minRulebooks AnonymousRA episode 053 Rulebooks After Dark: Runaway Hirelings IIWelcome to season 3! It's the exciting conclusion to our playthrough of Runaway Hirelings! Will our heroes succeed in making a palatable fruitcake? What other challenges await in Santa's Compound? And can they survive a battle with Santa himself? Tune in!(This episode contains adult language and content and as such may not be suitable for a younger audience. Listener discretion is advised.)Enjoy the show? Be sure to like, share, and subscribe to Rulebooks Anonymous on social media. Have a question or comment about the show? Email us at rulebooksanonymousnv@yahoo.com2021-01-3152 minRulebooks AnonymousRABL episode 8 Next Gen GamerIt's the first Bonus Level of 2021! In this fantastic start to the year, Reverend D talks with his son Reed about being a gamer. Listen in as they discuss Pokemon, Mario, Megaman, and other games. As a special treat, Reed premieres his super power! The apple doesn't fall far from the tree here folks.2021-01-2320 minRulebooks AnonymousRA episode 52 Rulebooks After Dark: Runaway HirelingsJust in time for the end of the year, It's Rulebooks After Dark! We play Runaway Hirelings with a Christmas twist and it's brought to you raw and uncensored! We've got our characters, we've got our gear, and we're ready to entertain as we attempt to escape Santa's Compound!This episode contains adult language, adult themes, and crass conversation not suitable for a young audience. Listener discretion is advised.2021-01-011h 12Rulebooks AnonymousRABL episode 7 The Final WordIn this very special episode of Bonus Level, Reverend D reviews the game The Final Word. This innovative and fascinating game was sent to us by an independent designer and we've got the scoop on how it plays!Be sure to check out http://fayekleindesign.com/ for more information and where you can pick up the game2020-12-3015 minRulebooks AnonymousRABL episode 6 Chatting With DigiIn this episode, Reverend D chats with Digi, leader of their team in Southpark Phone Destroyer. Listen in as they share the benefits of using discord to communicate with team members, as well as Digi's experience being leader, a little bit of Cyberpunk 2077, and gaming in general. We also share our thoughts on Phone Destroyer and possible ways to improve the game.2020-12-2239 minRulebooks AnonymousRA episode 051 Merry Christmas or Die HardIt's time to stop Hans Gruber and save Christmas as we play Die Hard: The Nakatomi Heist Board Game! We briefly discuss why Die Hard is a Christmas movie and how the board could be tweaked. With the year winding down, we reflect upon how the show has changed this season and how the future looks. Don't miss it!2020-12-191h 03Rulebooks AnonymousRA episode 050 Huge DecksIt's our 50th episode and we've got an oversized show centered on card games! We have a review of a game sent to us by the name of Sorrim. We've got a need to forge some keys in Key Forge, Reverend D gripes about Yu-Gi-Oh, and of course we discuss the big dog; Magic the Gathering. As an added bonus, Couch James was one of those lucky few to acquire a Playstation 5 and gives his insight on the console.2020-12-101h 28Rulebooks AnonymousRA episode 049 Link to the ClixReverend D had to fly solo but he's got you covered with HeroClix! Find out about this neat collectable figure game and what spurned this review. Do you like the Zelda games? We've got a review of the new Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity!https://wizkids.com/heroclix/2020-11-2649 minRulebooks AnonymousRABL episode 005 Chat With KidKupoIn this Bonus Level, Reverend D (Knightfall if you listen to #Omegacast) talks video games with the host of KupoKast, KidKupo. Hear about how they got into Final Fantasy as well as a few classic JRPG games you may not have heard of. Be sure to check out KupoKast for your Final Fantasy fix in the link below:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/kupokast/id1531341518?i=10004919269102020-11-1452 minRulebooks AnonymousRA episode 048 Last Friday I Gave You My HeartWe hope you've done your cardio as we try to escape from a maniac in Last Friday! Can you make it through all 5 chapters and escape with your life? Or will you be caught and meet a gruesome fate? We also dive into some of the better "mainstream" board games with an update on Hero Quest. Uncle Billy give us a little of the history of cribbage. And stay after the credits for an extra track of James and the Conex Box.2020-11-071h 20Rulebooks AnonymousRA episode 047 I've Put A Spell On YouIt's all just a bunch of Hocus Pocus in this Halloween episode as we review Hocus Pocus! The game, not the movie. We do have our top 5 movies for Halloween, and Hocus Pocus is in there so we kinda review the movie. There's also a discussion about weird sodas. It's a wild ride this episode folks. And Reverend D is struck by an earth shattering revelation about one of our favorite game developers2020-10-241h 13Rulebooks AnonymousRA episode 046 Kids on Bikes Finale!It's taken almost a year, but we finally made it to the end of our Kids on Bikes campaign! We cover the different story elements James put together as well as what led to the final confrontation. Hear the exciting conclusion as we face the terrifying tree demon! Did our heroes win the day? Were they defeated in the end? And who is the mysterious Rubber Chicken?2020-10-101h 13Rulebooks AnonymousRA episode 045 Butt TailsIt's time to build some dinosaurs as we play some Dinogenics. Learn about the dinosaur with the butt tail (Ankylosaur) and how the mechanics of creating your own dinosaur park can be challenging and fun. What's this?! A dissenting opinion?! It happens and you get to hear it from Uncle Billy! We divulge plans for future episodes as we drift off the rails. And to round things out, our top 3 games we haven't played yet and why. (It's possible there's a theme to our answers)2020-09-261h 14Rulebooks AnonymousRA episode 044 No Butts on PlusIn this episode, we get to the highly anticipated and requested Gloomhaven: Jaws of the Lion. Hear about the differences in the two games, as well as the improvements made to streamline the game. Reverend D does, however, have a gripe about the game. As usual, shenanigans ensue and the conversation goes a little off the rails, only to be brought back for us to cover the new..ish Tony Hawk Pro Skater game. Have you heard about the cool Mario games coming out this year in honor of the 35th anniversary? We've got that covered! As a final surprise...2020-09-121h 07
Everyday MeepleEM - Aug 30 2020 - RulebooksWelcome back. Or maybe just welcome. On this episode, Steve and Mitch talk about rulebooks. Really they just scratch the surface because that is a really huge topic. Too big to ramble about the whole of it in an hour.
On a side note, the Kathryn that Steve and I mention on the show is @ kathrynedowell on Instagram. Besides being an avid gamer and an up and coming designer she is also an all-around positive force in the hobby and out. She is a regular contributor to https://dayton.momcollective.com where she often writes articles that highlight inclusion and...2020-08-3155 minRulebooks AnonymousRA episode 043 Where The Zoinks Is The Van?!It's time to solve a mystery gang! We dive into Scooby-Doo! Betrayal at Mystery Mansion, a more kid friendly version of the original Betrayal game. There's some skater talk as James tells the team about the upcoming Tony Hawk Pro Skater game. As we're on the home stretch, it's almost the end of Kids on Bikes so catch up on our latest antics. And you get a more, personal connection into the goings on of our lives. Don't miss it!2020-08-291h 02Rulebooks AnonymousRA episode 042 James ConIt's time for out annual (?) coverage of GenCon! We've got a lightning round of select games from the Con as well as some already released this summer. Uncle Billy gives us a run down of Japanese television history in regards to Kaiju. And Reverend D confronts Couch James on what he did last episode. (He knows exactly what he did)Enjoy the show? Follow Rulebooks Anonymous across social media for various updates on the show and entertaining game related topics. Want to reach out to us? Message us though Facebook for any questions or comments you have!2020-08-1550 minRulebooks AnonymousRABL episode 004 Fantasy FootballIn a slight departure from our normal show, Reverend D is joined by his buddy Don to discuss fantasy football for the upcoming year. Get some basic planning on drafting your team, as well as Don's picks for good players to draft. It's like D&D, but for sports!2020-08-0357 minRulebooks AnonymousRA episode 041 Unusual Lemur People Banana SoundsIt's another oddball episode as we make our way through Jungle Cruise. We discuss the new Gloomhaven a little more and plan a future session of it, Reverend D goes on a rant about communication, and more Kids on Bikes! Unrelated to gaming, James askes a deep question towards the end of the show and you finally learn the terrifying truth: Intern Xteve does have a last name.Enjoying the show? Follow us across social media at Rulebooks Anonymous. Subscribe, share the show, and drop us a line with anything you'd like to discuss about the show.2020-08-011h 09Rulebooks AnonymousRA episode 040 Ghost BurritoIt's time to run like crazy to escape a haunted house in Hako Onna. Did our heroes make it out alive (laughs in evil spirit) or did they mange to escape? We discuss an upcoming Clank expansion, a new expansion to Star Trek, and James even shares his next purchase; a crokinole board. Lockdowns have you down? We cover the various digital conventions that have and will be going on. Don't miss it!Enjoy the show? Follow Rulebooks Anonymous across social media for updates on the show. Share with your friends, give us a review, and feel free...2020-07-191h 03Rulebooks AnonymousRA episode 039 Love Below: Spelunking EditionIt's time to rebuild our village and explore the underground as we play Above and Below. Do you have the new Gloomhaven? Well we don't, and we gripe about trying to find the elusive game. James and Dennis discuss the challenges of gaming at a distance. And we return to the tales of Billy Mitchell!2020-07-041h 05Rulebooks AnonymousRA episode 038 Discarded UnicornRegular show is back baby! We've got a review of Fast Sloths for your enjoyment as well as life updates on how we've been during the lockdown. And in this return to normalcy, a super sized covering of our last couple sessions of Kids on Bikes! Be sure also to check out a new gaming review site jeffsayhi.com for reviews on games and books.Enjoy the show? Follow Rulebooks Anonymous on social media for updates on the show. Share with your friends, give us a review, and feel free to message us with any thoughts you have.2020-06-211h 12Rulebooks AnonymousRA episode 037 Honey Heist pt 4 Wrath of ConIt's here at last! This is the conclusion to our Honey Heist playthrough and boy is it full of action! Will we get the honey or fail? We also discuss future playthroughs at the conclusion. Tune in!As always, if you enjoy the show, please share with your friends and follow Rulebooks Anonymous across social media.2020-06-181h 12Rulebooks AnonymousRA episode 036 Honey Heist pt 3 Paws For EffectWith the van destroyed, there is no going back as our heroes begin their invasion of Honey Con in Part 3 of our Honey Heist play through. What sort of obstacles will they find? Is there truly more honey to be had? Why are they arguing about bands? Find out in this episode.Enjoying the show? Follow us across social media, just look for Rulebooks Anonymous! Drop a like, give us a review, and share with your friends!2020-05-2723 minRulebooks AnonymousRA episode 035 Honey Heist pt 2 A Van AttemptPart 2 of Honey Heist is here with a guest speaker for your enjoyment! The gang has a set of wheels but they face a big challenge: Honey Con is a mobile convention on the highway! Will our heroes make it to the first truck unscathed? Tune in...2020-05-1329 minRulebooks AnonymousRA episode 034 Honey Heist pt 1 The Bear EssentialsThe team is back with new and returning party members to bring you the first part of their playthrough of Honey Heist! Join the rag tag group of bears as they plan the heist of the century to steal Manuka honey from Honey Con. Will the likes of Jumping Jack Hack, Panda Monium, Bi Polar Bear, Al Pinecone, and Hunny H Badger the Tird succeed or will they fail to get that sweet sweet reward?2020-04-2935 minRulebooks AnonymousRA episode 033 Pandas! Or Rev D's Top 5 Worst MoviesAre you up for gardening and pandas? We've got you covered as we Takenoko in both it's board game and mobile iteration. James shares his experience with the Outer Worlds. We discuss the issues with Gamestop and possible solutions to help them. And Reverend D throws out his top 5 worst movies, don't miss it!2020-04-131h 12Rulebooks AnonymousRA episode 032 Top 5 FavoritesUnfortunately for us, the world has gone crazy. While we weren't able to review a new game for you this time, we have our top 5 favorite games across all genres to share!2020-03-311h 05Rulebooks AnonymousRABL episode 003 Knightfall Returns To Vana'dielIn what will be a semi regular thing here on Bonus Level, Reverend D dives back into Final Fantasy XI. Tune in for a brief tour of the Omega server as well as a quick run down of Knightfall's first few days.2020-03-1919 minRulebooks AnonymousRA episode 031 Resistance Is FeudalIt's time to take over Japan as we play Rising Sun! Who won in our civil, mostly peaceful campaign? Do you enjoy cutscenes in your video games? We discuss when too many cutscenes interfere with gameplay and bring up a few older classics worth checking out.2020-03-141h 00
The OCR ReviewEpisode 6: Recaps and Rulebooks.Episode 6: Recaps and RulebooksThe race season is finally here! This episode we chat about the start of the US and Australian national series, as well as the first race in the Philippines. We also cover the latest Spartan rule book updates, single use cups, and why Sean is ditching OCR to become a Beer Mile champion.Get in contact:Let us know what you think or just say hello on our social channels - Email: theocrreview@gmail.comInstagram: @theocrreviewFacebook: The OCR Review Sh...2020-03-0948 minRulebooks AnonymousRA episode 030 Rosie Goes TurboLet's make some robot vacuums as we cover the intriguing Mechanica boardgame. Hot topic right now concerning a policy that affects replacing lost pieces for your boardgames as well as an impromptu chat about Magic cards. And Xteve makes his commercial debut...it's not what was planned but it's what he put in.2020-02-2952 min
The JuggercastEpisode 9: Roll The Dice - RulebooksToday's Roll The Dice topic landed on rulebooks. We dive into what makes a good rulebook, which games have great rulebooks and why, and then of course we tell you everything we love and hate about rulebooks in general. As expected, we're all on different pages... eh, see what I did there? Ah, dad jokes... Anyway, join us! Get in the conversation and message us @juggernautgamingcompany. We want to hear your thoughts on this!https://linktr.ee/juggernautgamingcompany2020-02-2056 minRulebooks AnonymousRA episode 029 Welcome To Our WorldWelcome to our world as we build it from the ground up in Ecos: First Continent. We discuss the upcoming kickstarter for Altered Carbon. Plans are made for an upcoming Startrek game. And because you've been asking for it, Confessions of the DM featuring our continued campaign in Kids On Bikes.2020-02-151h 11Rulebooks AnonymousRA episode 028 The Couch Moves OutWe've got a double shot of games for you today! We start with the intervention card game, "We Need To Talk" and confront James about the couch. When that doesn't work, we break our rule and dive into mind games, specifically "The Mind." And James had a lot of fun with this one, oversaturization of the market. We dive into our own gripes and praises of a market loaded with games!2020-02-011h 14
Tabletop Game TalkTGT 178 On Topic: Getting Rid of RulebooksThis week we add on to our episode 177/40 discussion (talking about rulebooks) and talk about what it would be to get rid of the rulebook. We take different sides on this one right down to whether we should even consider getting rid of rulebooks at all. And if we did what it should and shouldn't look like. We could have problem gone on for another couple hours, but had to cut it at some point...
If you want to read the credits, send an mp3 (or similar audio file) of you reading the following names. (feedback@TabletopGameTalk.com, subject: CREDITS) Ada...2020-01-211h 13Rulebooks AnonymousRA episode 027 Cycling Through SacIt's a new year and a new season! A huge thank you goes out to Peter Hansell for sending us Bike Route Sacramentoto review in our season opener. And speaking of bikes, in Confessions of a DM, we go over our Kids on Bikes campaign.2020-01-181h 10Tabletop Game TalkTGT 177 On Topic: Rulebooks (ep 40 rerun)This week we wanted to talk about getting rid of rulebooks. But Kitty is too sick to record, so instead of recording without her, this is a rerun of episode 40 where we talk about what we like and don't like about rulebooks. It's been edited to remove time sensitive content (what we referred to as off topic at the time) but otherwise remains intact and relevant to next week's conversation where we really will talk about getting rid of rulebooks.
If you want to read the credits, send an mp3 (or similar audio file) of you reading the following names. (fe...2020-01-1442 minRulebooks AnonymousRA episode 026 Gloomhaven Ahead!It's our season finale and we have saved the big one just for you guys. Today we go indepth on Gloomhaven with special guest, The Legendary Chad! Here about the mechanics of the game as well as what might become a new feature. And to round things off for the year, the epic conclusion of our D&D campaign!2019-12-212h 04Rulebooks AnonymousRA episode 025 Would You Like To Build A Monster?The team delves into the darker side of science as they try to bring their own monsters to life in Abomination: Heir of Frankenstein! Did we succeed? Plus, part 2 of the thrilling campaign in the mysterious castle, time for another Confession of the DM.2019-12-071h 09Rulebooks AnonymousRABL episode 002 Drachen Drops ByIn this episode of Rulebooks Anonymous Bonus Level, Reverend D's brother Drachen drops by. Listen in as they reminisce about their adventures in Final Fantasy XI, from stories of PvP, to fights against overpowered rabbits, and even including the tale of the downfall and rebirth of the Linkshell, Detox. Enjoy as they chat about some favorite features in Final Fantasy XVI. And stay til the end to hear of the beatdown in Warcraft of Player X!2019-12-061h 03Rulebooks AnonymousRA episode 024 Christmas With the KlanksIt's that time of year and we have a selection of games perfect for your holiday needs! This episode covers various games across all genres that may tickle your fancy for that gamer in your life. And there's an indepth discussion on bacon. Glorious delicious bacon.2019-11-231h 24Rulebooks AnonymousRABL episode 001 Pokemon Sword and ShieldIt's here! The first episode of Bonus Level has finally dropped and we have Pokemon Sword and Shield for you!2019-11-2324 minRulebooks AnonymousRA episode 023 Time To Spruce Things UpRA has decided to go green and grow some trees in Photosynthesis. We chat about future projects and plans for the show. And listen to an excited James talk about painting miniatures. As an added bonus, RA has it's first sponsor! (Not really, but roll with it)2019-11-091h 11Rulebooks AnonymousRA episode 022 Bring Out Yer Dead...I Forogt My Line!We have another spooky themed game for your listening pleasure, Bring Out Yer Dead. Did you wonder if our guest from last episode came back? Turns out he never left and joins in our discussion on open world games vs linear games. And Reverend D goes on a tangent about giants vs dragons in Skyrim.2019-10-261h 01Rulebooks AnonymousRA episode 021 Herbie The Love House...of Betrayal!The gang explores a haunted house (and of course they split up while doing so) in this episode as we review Betrayal at House on the Hill! Special guest, friend of the show, and now contributor to the show Smart Shark Nathan joins us in this review. And we've got a very special sneak preview as Nathan dives into his own game currently in developement, Pass the Poison.2019-10-121h 11Rulebooks AnonymousRA episode 020 Yeah! Work It!We're talking about James's couch again in this episode. No, this one is about the fun and difficult Men At Work game, where D managed to be first out within minutes! The triumphant return of a fan favorite feature Confessions of a DM pulls you into the tale of our new campaign. What exactly is "Mmmm Tasty"? And news on the future of the show (it's all positive) for your listening pleasure!2019-09-281h 10Rulebooks AnonymousRA episode 019 Quacking It Up In QuedlinburgIt's festival time as we dive into the Quacks of Quedlinburg! A preview of James's new character for our upcoming D&D exploits as well some general D&D chat. We get into the talk of whether or not excessive gaming is a mental disorder as declared by WHO. And a couple brief stories for fans of Richard Moves.2019-09-151h 06Rulebooks AnonymousRA episode 018 It's A Party With Your Friends RA!It's all about party games this time around folks! Who doesn't enjoy a good party game? We cover several card based games such as Super Fight and Apples to Apples, a few video games like Jackbox, and even Tiny Hands. We delve into player based challenges created to add a little spice to our gaming experience. A brief discussion on Steam and games we can't play anymore. And James got a couch.2019-08-311h 19Rulebooks AnonymousRA episode 017 Giant Shark (do do do do do do do)Shark Week may be over but that won't stop us from talking about the Jaws boardgame! Dennis gets a little heated discussing recent events blaming videogames for heinous acts, fortunately James and Amanda help him cool off quickly. Loads of upcoming games announced and previewed at Gen Con, James has the scoop on his favorites and ones that have tickled his fancy!2019-08-171h 19Rulebooks AnonymousRA episode 016 Set Phasers For FunHe's dead, Jim! We cover the Captain is Dead today, a fantastic board game in the spirit of Star Trek. A couple of upcoming games from Gen Con have our interest. And we discuss properties we'd like to see as games, with a little of our patented going off the rails.2019-08-041h 06Rulebooks AnonymousRA episode 015 Terror At Leg UpWhat a show do we have for you today! It is recommended that you have the volume down for the intro (you'll understand why), then turn it back up as we cover Terror in Meeple City (formerly called Rampage). The show goes slightly off the rails as we discuss a new business venture involving turkey legs. To cap things off, a discussion about poor sportsmanship from winners with a tale involving the infamous, Player X!2019-07-201h 02Rulebooks AnonymousRA episode 014 Bear With UsWe've got a double shot of boardgames today with Baren Park and Patchwork! How do you feel about rules in games? Do you strictly enforce them or are you more forgiving? We discuss the subject of being a Rule Lawyer (can't say the other thing we all say) and when it's ok to bend the rules or enforce them with an iron fist!2019-07-0748 minRulebooks AnonymousRA episode 013 Grand Theft WackinessThe wackiness is cranked up to 11 as we review Wacky Races! James reveals potential plans for his home (game related of course). And we share a few favorites from E3 2019!2019-06-231h 04Rulebooks AnonymousRA episode 012 Barrel Riding In Middle EarthJoin us as we journey into Middle Earth with the new Lord of the Rings boardgame. We discuss a couple of our play throughs as villianous characters in a couple classic video games as well as Diablo 3 adventures. Do you have a game mechanic that you don't like? So do we! We cover a few we don't like (possibly a new feature) in video and board games. And Amanda shares her triumph in Tiger Woods.2019-06-091h 13Rulebooks AnonymousRA episode 011 Fireball Island 2: Electric BoogalooWe return to Fireball Island to explore the many expansions of the game! We delve into spiders, snakes, and bees, oh my! A brief discussion on a potential (and kinda gross) RA exclusive game. And to finish our show we dive into digital vs physical card games and what pros or cons they have.2019-05-261h 08Rulebooks AnonymousRA episode 010 What about Legendary Superfreaks?It's time to suit up and save the world as we play Heroes Wanted! We take a quick look at the beta of Mortal Kombat 11, and recieve a strange history lesson on poison damage in real life. With all the talk of Starwars, we have news on upcoming games and the return of an old feature with James sharing his tale of a mechanical pony. And just to round things out, we discuss football and Madden, because of reasons.2019-05-121h 12Rulebooks AnonymousRA episode 009 Cowboy Curtis Finger PuppetsStick em up! I mean, Flick Em Up! We cover an interesting take on the old western cowboy genre with a review of Flick Em Up. This episode also delves into the realm of game movies, do they work? Do they not work? Will we have to revisit this topic with how many movies there are? Tune in!2019-04-281h 05Rulebooks AnonymousRA episode 008 Horsehead In Your BedWe head to New York (not literally of course) for the Godfather Boardgame. We discuss cheating in games, with a look back at the fall of a champion. Plus, did you know that playing boardgames has health and educational benefits? You will after tuning in!2019-04-141h 01Rulebooks AnonymousRA episode 007 More Altitude, Less AttitudeScaling mountains in this episode with K2! Did our heroes survive the trek or be defeated by the mountain and ice bees? We share tales of Disneyland and adventures in convention going as well. Plus, a Richard Move involving trivia!2019-03-311h 01Rulebooks AnonymousRA episode 006 EurotrippinIt's all about who has the power as we cover Powergrid! Is paper currency good or bad in board games? We discuss the pros and cons. Plus, upcoming games courtesy of the Gama Trade Show.2019-03-1957 minRulebooks AnonymousRA episode 005 You Sunk My Battle Star DestroyerStarwars Armada in this episode with a special guest! We also take a look into the loss of goodwill with game companies recently and discuss a few recent stories. And a special addition of Richard Move from our guest.2019-03-0355 minRulebooks AnonymousRA episode 004 Co Op MadnessRA brings to you a co-op filled episode with Mysterium and Mansions of Madness! We also discuss game costs in board and video games. Another Richard Move involving achievement hunting, and our biggest battle in D&D in Confessions of a DM. Plus we have a first impression review of Kingdom Hearts 3.2019-02-171h 05Rulebooks AnonymousRA episode 003 Pick a CardOur hosts cover The Grizzled and The Bloody Inn, as well as share what they feel makes for a good game. Plus, the debut of a new feature: Richard Move!2019-02-0356 minRulebooks AnonymousRA episode 002 Fantasy IslandsOur hosts discuss island themed board games, as well as sharing gripes about what can ruin games and another tale of the D&D campaign2019-01-2254 minRulebooks AnonymousRA episode 001Our first episode! We cover three board games and share a few tabletop gaming stories to amuse and entertain you2018-12-3058 min
RPG Design PanelcastEpisode 163 - Writing RulebooksRecorded at Metatopia 2017
Presented by Joshua Yearsley.
Writing Rulebooks: An Introduction and Workshop. Trying to write your first (or seventh) rulebook? Want to build a solid foundation on rules writing fundamentals? Ready to get your hands dirty with real rules revisions? This is for you. We'll first explore why rulebooks are so difficult to get right, discuss the goals of the rulebook itself, and then jump into the fundamentals. You'll learn a new language for describing rules, the theory and application of rules structure, and tons of tips and tricks to improve flow. After the...2018-07-211h 00RPG Design PanelcastEpisode 135 - The Confused State of RulebooksRecorded at Metatopia 2016
Presented by Joshua Yearsley, John Adamus, Dr. Jessica Hammer.
Writing and editing rulebooks is still a black art, not an empirical science. In this panel, Dr. Jessica Hammer and professional editors John Adamus and Joshua Yearsley hash out the state of the rulebook. What works? What doesn't? Why do so many professionals (including us!) disagree about how to write good rulebooks? Why are so many rulebooks still bad, and what can we do about it? We won't have all the answers - maybe you'll help us find some. It is somewhere between...2018-01-061h 03
So Very Wrong About Games#4: Spirit Island and RulebooksMark (alias Flavor Flav) and Walker (alias Chuck D) disagree about many things, among them Twilight Imperium 4th ed., Spirit Island, GMT Games, and rulebooks. Fight the power, by which we mean listen to this podcast of a couple of white dudes talking about games.Games played last week:1:37 -Pericles: The Peloponnesian Wars (Mark Herman, GMT Games, 2017)4:42 -Great Western Trail (Alexander Pfister, eggertspiele, 2016)6:32 -Sid Meier's Civilization: A New Dawn (James Kniffen, Fantasy Flight, 2017)9:11 -Twilight Imperium: Fourth Edition (Dane Beltrami, Corey Konieczka, & Christian T. Petersen, Fantasy Flight, 2017)21:51 -Pandemic Legacy: Season 2 (Rob Daviau & Matt Leacock...2017-12-121h 18
Board Game Design LabLearning Styles and Writing Rulebooks with Jason PerezJason Perez, psychotherapist and host of the Every Night Is Game Night podcast, discusses the different ways people learn and how that should affect rulebook writing.We go into how the brain works, what makes rules so hard to learn, and more.
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2017-09-2057 minBoard Game Design Lab[BONUS] Morten Pederson on Writing Rulebooks for Non-Native English SpeakersThe post [BONUS] Morten Pederson on Writing Rulebooks for Non-Native English Speakers appeared first on Board Game Design Lab.
2017-05-0606 minRPG Design PanelcastEpisode 98 – Editing Rulebooks V2Ten (More) Ways To Make Your Rulebook Awesome
Recorded at Metatopia 2015
Presented by Joshua Yearsley.
Your rulebook is the heart of your game, so why not give it the love it deserves? In this seminar, you’ll learn ten best practices for improving the structure, style, and clarity of your rulebook. Did you come last year? These tips and tricks will be all new! Got any burning questions about rules craft? Get answers from a professional rulebook editor.
Link to the full presentation here!
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The Game Crafter Official PodcastRulebooks with The Game Crafter - Episode 72 What do listeners want to know more about? Well for episode 72, at least one listener wants to hear what JT and Jeff have to say about rulebooks. So this subjective topic is discussed and both JT and Jeff weigh in with some of their thoughts on what is needed and what's not needed in a rulebook. Website: http://www.thegamecrafter.com TGC Twitter: https://twitter.com/thegamecrafter TGC Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thegamecrafter Jeff can...2016-05-2517 minRPG Design PanelcastEpisode 70 – Editing RulebooksEditing Rulebooks
Recorded at Metatopia 2014
Presented by Joshua Yearsley.
Your rulebook is the heart of your game, so why not give it the love it deserves? In this seminar, you’ll learn ten best practices for improving the structure, style, and clarity of your rulebook. Got any burning questions about rules craft? Get answers from a professional rulebook editor.
Additional references and a copy of the presentation is available at http://joshuayearsley.com/case/ten-things-you-can-do-to-make-your-rulebook-awesome/
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Blue Peg, Pink PegEpisode 50- The Staufer Dynasty and RulebooksBPPP The Staufer Dynasty and Rulebooks (click on the text to the left to listen) During this weeks episode: 1) All of the Pegs discuss their […]
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Blue Peg, Pink Peg Boardgaming PodcastEpisode 50- The Staufer Dynasty and RulebooksBPPP The Staufer Dynasty and Rulebooks (click on the text to the left to listen) During this weeks episode: 1) All of the Pegs discuss their […]
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