

Kieron Gillen, Great Western Trail: New Zealand, Schadenfreude, Freelancers
Sep 11, 2023
Comic book and role-playing game writer Kieron Gillen joins the podcast to discuss his comic book DIE. They also review the trick-taking game Schadenfreude, chat about the absurd comedy Freelancers, and take a look at Great Western Trail: New Zealand. Gillen explores metafictionality in games and discusses his background in games journalism. The speakers share their mixed experiences playing Great Western Trail: New Zealand and discuss the new sheep shearing scoring spaces in the game.
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Introduction
00:00 • 2min
Discussion on Accepting Games and Publishers and Announcement of Episode Release Date Change
01:37 • 5min
Sheldon Freud: An Enjoyable Trick-Taking Game with Unique Scoring Mechanics
06:32 • 18min
Various Aspects of Playing Great Western Trail
24:12 • 9min
A Vibrant and Enjoyable Board Game Experience
33:23 • 4min
The Debate on Wear and Tear in Board Games
37:07 • 3min
Exploring Metafictionality in Games with Kieron Gillen
39:58 • 28min
Great Western Trail: New Zealand - A Mixed Experience
01:07:53 • 11min
Sheep Shearing Scoring Spaces
01:18:46 • 18min
Understanding Social Dynamics and Game Choices
01:36:26 • 3min