We wanted to get nostalgic and talk about how far we've come. What was going to be a general overview decided to get more narrow. So today, we're talking about the history of 3rd Edition and how it improved on what came before but also paved the path for 4th Edition. We'd love to give the same treatment going forward to 2nd and 1st edition, so consider this the start of a mini-series we'll return to over time! Music provided by Ben Prunty. Find more at benpruntymusic.com or benprunty.bandcamp.com To learn more about our Discord, Twitter, Patreon, Merch, and more, visit https://spacecatspeaceturtles.com/

The kind of content we design for newer players changes over time, and this particular episode is probably a long time overdue. As the community has grown and analysis has solidified, a lot of terms have started to stick in place. Some of them are logical expressions of ideas, some of them or horrible tangentially related jokes about a concept. None of this makes it any easier for a newcomer, so it's finally time we put together a proper glossary of these terms. Music provided by Ben Prunty. Find more at benpruntymusic.com or benprunty.bandcamp.com To learn more about our Discord, Twitter, Patreon, Merch, and more, visit https://spacecatspeaceturtles.com/

We're continuing our investigation of the Vuil'raith Cabal, and today seemed like a good chance to do a progress report. We come to you not with highly analyzed takeaways, but instead a handful of notes and anecdotes that we're gradually using to build a case for Cabal. Think of this like us "showing our work" when it comes to experimenting with factions. Music provided by Ben Prunty. Find more at benpruntymusic.com or benprunty.bandcamp.com   To learn more about our Discord, Twitter, Patreon, Merch, and more, visit https://spacecatspeaceturtles.com/

Wowee, what a treat. Our dearest friend and board game designer Dane is here to present the upcoming release of Codex 3: Vigil! There's a slew of new things packed in it, most notably an ENTIRE NEW FACTION. We cover it all in some broad strokes, and reveal a few specific components. This is slated to drop later in April, which we had too much fun while recording to remember to mention. GET HYPE! Music provided by Ben Prunty. Find more at benpruntymusic.com or benprunty.bandcamp.com To learn more about our Discord, Twitter, Patreon, Merch, and more, visit https://spacecatspeaceturtles.com/

The Nekro Virus, as it appears on the faction sheet and faction materials in Twilight Imperium 4th Edition and Prophecy of Kings. Narrated by Matt Martens. Co-Produced by Phoenix "Absol197" Gruber. The Halloween Dawn by Twin Musicom is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 licence. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/   Source: http://www.twinmusicom.org/song/248/the-halloween-dawn   Artist: http://www.twinmusicom.org

The Emirates of Hacan, as it appears on the faction sheet and faction materials in Twilight Imperium 4th Edition and Prophecy of Kings. Narrated by Phoenix "Absol197" Gruber Co-Produced by Matt Martens. Namaste by Audionautix is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 licence. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/   Artist: http://audionautix.com/

This is a Galactic Council episode. I repeat, this is a Galactic Council episode. There are many, many places out there where you can get this kind of content, but today you're stuck with these two idiots. I would say that no one asked for this, but turns out a sizable enough percentage of patrons did, so here we are. Here's some top 10 lists from two guys who have not played nearly enough board games for you to take their opinions very seriously. Music provided by Ben Prunty. Find more at benpruntymusic.com or benprunty.bandcamp.com To learn more about our Discord, Twitter, Patreon, Merch, and more, visit https://spacecatspeaceturtles.com/   Matt's Top 10 10. Twilight Imperium 9. Subjective Guess Who 8. Letters from Whitechapel 7. Real Monopoly (Finance-Bro Monopoly and gambling) 6. Root 5. Inside of Your Best Friend (Fishbowl) 4. Burgle Bros 3. Camel Up 2. One Night Ultimate Werewolf 1. Cosmic Encounter Hunter's Top 10 10. City of Horror 9. Diplomacy 8. Fury of Dracula 7. Carcassonne 6. Monster of the Week 5. Root 4. One Night Ultimate Werewolf 3. Twilight Struggle 2. Cosmic Encounter 1. Twilight Imperium 4th Edition

The Lore Compendium, as released in the Guide to the Imperium for Twilight Imperium 4th Edition and Prophecy of Kings Expansion. Narrated and Produced by Phoenix "Absol197" Gruber and Matt Martens Maestro Tlakaelel by Jesse Gallagher The Shining in Dubai by Unicorn Heads Houston Vibes Score by Unicorn Heads I Am a Man Who Will Fight for Your Honor by Chris Zabriskie is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 licence. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Source: http://chriszabriskie.com/honor/ Artist: http://chriszabriskie.com/ Firebrand by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 licence. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1100830 Artist: http://incompetech.com/

The Naalu Collective, as it appears on the faction sheet and faction materials in Twilight Imperium 4th Edition and Prophecy of Kings. Narrated by Phoenix "Absol197" Gruber Co-Produced by Matt Martens   Dreams Become Real by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 licence. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/   Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1500027   Artist: http://incompetech.com/

The Arborec, as it appears on the faction sheet and faction materials in Twilight Imperium 4th Edition and Prophecy of Kings. Narrated by Matt Martens Co-produced by Phoenix "Absol197" Gruber