Episode 43 - Building a New Community in M4E

Jesse sits down with Nikki, a new TO and community leader in the Providence, RI area to discuss her experiences building an M4E community from scratch and hosting her first tournament! Scratch building terrain resources: Studson Studio Bill Making Stuff North of the Border Become a supporter on our new Patreon page! - Boring Conversation on Patreon Shop using our Wyrd Affiliate link! - Boring Conversation Wyrd web store affiliate link Join us on Facebook - Boring Conversation on Facebook Join in the (boring) conversation on our discord server - Boring Conversation on Discord Check out our YouTube channel -  Boring Conversation on YouTube

We're back in the saddle again!~ Jesse is joined by Maeve and our new guest host Jim Dyson to review the newly released beta comprehensive Malifaux 4th Edition rulebook and Obliteration Keyword.  We share our thoughts on the beta testing process and where we think the game might be going.  We also take some time to read and respond to listener reactions and questions, thanks to everyone who took the time to submit them! You can support Maeve by purchasing her new book of poetry here -  Letting Go of Me Check out Jesse's new side project reviewing video game soundtracks! - Chip Grooves Radio Become a supporter on our new Patreon page! - Boring Conversation on Patreon Shop using our Wyrd Affiliate link! - Boring Conversation Wyrd web store affiliate link Join us on Facebook - Boring Conversation on Facebook Join in the (boring) conversation on our discord server - Boring Conversation on Discord Check out our YouTube channel -  Boring Conversation on YouTube

Today Jesse interviews 2 new Malifaux players from the Metro Boston area!  They discuss their gaming backgrounds, what drew them to Malifaux and how it compares to some other games they play regularly.  What do they like, dislike and what keeps them coming back to flip more cards?  How can their experiences help you drive more community building in your area?  Listen in and share your thoughts! Listen to the Arachne gaming podcast and support Dr. D! Arachne - An Infinity and Gaming Podcast Check out Jesse's new side project reviewing video game soundtracks! - Chip Grooves Radio Become a supporter on our new Patreon page! - Boring Conversation on Patreon Shop using our Wyrd Affiliate link! - Boring Conversation Wyrd web store affiliate link Join us on Facebook - Boring Conversation on Facebook Join in the (boring) conversation on our discord server - Boring Conversation on Discord Check out our YouTube channel -  Boring Conversation on YouTube

Jesse hops on mic to share some exciting annoucements about the Malifaux events at Captaincon 2025! Buy your Captaincon badge and event tickets here! - CaptainCon 2025 Check out the tournament packet here -   https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Sf59LDJmf12ewxbbWFbdyuMyDCkXjNNcJcLx7HJ_4co/edit?usp=sharing   Check out Jesse's new side project reviewing video game soundtracks! - Chip Grooves Radio Become a supporter on our new Patreon page! - Boring Conversation on Patreon Shop using our Wyrd Affiliate link! - Boring Conversation Wyrd web store affiliate link Join us on Facebook - Boring Conversation on Facebook Join in the (boring) conversation on our discord server - Boring Conversation on Discord Check out our YouTube channel -  Boring Conversation on YouTube

Jesse brings on Nate and Roman of Steam Powered Scoundrels fame along with Kiley for his second guest spot on the show.  What's on our minds?  Why, the recently released summer 2024 Errata and FAQ changes of course!  Do we all agree that the new McTavish and Uncle Bogg are great?  Do we think anything is overtuned?  Listen to find out and make sure you join in the (boring) conversation on our discord channel! Check out Jesse's new side project reviewing video game soundtracks! - Chip Grooves Radio Become a supporter on our new Patreon page! - Boring Conversation on Patreon Shop using our Wyrd Affiliate link! - Boring Conversation Wyrd web store affiliate link Join us on Facebook - Boring Conversation on Facebook Join in the (boring) conversation on our discord server - Boring Conversation on Discord Check out our YouTube channel -  Boring Conversation on YouTube

Jesse is joined by Doug from The Danger Planet to chat about their upcoming Malifaux GT and discuss how we both plan for attending large events to maximize our enjoyment and bring our best game for our opponents.  We discuss how to evaluate encounters and plan what will be in our mini's case as well as how to scout for offtime activities and what to bring to make life a little easier and more enjoyable during and after the event. What other tips or questions do you have?  Hop on our socials to keep the (boring) conversation going! Check out Jesse's new side project reviewing video game soundtracks! - Chip Grooves Radio Danger Planet GT annoucement and details -  Danger Planet GT announcement Danger Planet GT Longshanks registration page - Danger Planet GT Registration Become a supporter on our new Patreon page! - Boring Conversation on Patreon Shop using our Wyrd Affiliate link! - Boring Conversation Wyrd web store affiliate link Join us on Facebook - Boring Conversation on Facebook Join in the (boring) conversation on our discord server - Boring Conversation on Discord Check out our YouTube channel -  Boring Conversation on YouTube

Jesse, Doug, Vik, Roman and Nate hopped on mic for a VERY impromptu recording to chat about the ongoing Echoes of the Breach global campaign for Malifaux.  Wyrd has done a fantastic job with this event and we want YOU to play in it! Do you like shenanigans, smash or pass and hilarity?  Then this is the episode for you!   Learn more about Echoes of the Breach here -  Echoes of the Breach Become a supporter on our new Patreon page! - Boring Conversation on Patreon Shop using our Wyrd Affiliate link! - Boring Conversation Wyrd web store affiliate link Join us on Facebook - Boring Conversation on Facebook Join in the conversation on our discord server - Boring Conversation on Discord Check out our YouTube channel -  Boring Conversation on YouTube

Jesse is joined by Jeff from Defective Dice as well as Victoria and Doug from Steam Powered Scoundrels to learn some more about the Through The Breach RPG system by Wyrd Games!  We discuss the origins, settings and mechanics of Through the Breach then Jeff walks us through a collaborative character creation session on mic!   Have you been thinking about trying Through The Breach out but don't know where to start?  Then this is just the podcast for you! Become a supporter on our new Patreon page! - Boring Conversation on Patreon Shop using our Wyrd Affiliate link! - Boring Conversation Wyrd web store affiliate link Join us on Facebook - Boring Conversation on Facebook Join in the conversation on our discord server - Boring Conversation on Discord Check out our YouTube channel -  Boring Conversation on YouTube

Answer the survey to vote for who you think "won" the Ashes of Malifaux Draft here!  https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/RQVSMWL Jesse and Maeve are joined by Kylie to create "teams" of our favorite Ashes of Malifaux models snake draft style!  Listen in and share your thoughts in the comments or the discord server!   Become a supporter on our new Patreon page! - Boring Conversation on Patreon Shop using our Wyrd Affiliate link! - Boring Conversation Wyrd web store affiliate link Join us on Facebook - Boring Conversation on Facebook Join in the conversation on our discord server - Boring Conversation on Discord Check out our YouTube channel -  Boring Conversation on YouTube

Jesse is joined by two very special, first time guests Brian Kerr from Big Top Gaming and Amrbose Ingram, TO from the Pacific Northwest Conference and Malifaux World Series Committee member! They have an open discussion about time clock usage in both competitive and casual games of Malifaux and share their thoughts on more widespread adoption within the community.  This is a MUST LISTEN episode! Please consider joining our Discord server to share your thoughts on this topic, we'd love to get a larger discussion going! Take a look at some of the current time clock rule sets - Tentative CaptainCon clock rules Malifaux World Series time clock rules Lonestar Conference clock rules Pacific Northwest Conference clock rules Check out the Big Top Gaming Youtube Channel and support Brian! -  Big Top Gaming Join the Malifaux World Series Discord Channel! - Malifaux World Series Discord Become a supporter on our new Patreon page! - Boring Conversation on Patreon Register for Captaincon 2024 here! - Captaincon 2024! Shop using our Wyrd Affiliate link! - Boring Conversation Wyrd web store affiliate link Join us on Facebook - Boring Conversation on Facebook Join in the conversation on our discord server - Boring Conversation on Discord Check out our YouTube channel -  Boring Conversation on YouTube