Articles by Marc Reichardt
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Jackwraith
February 25, 2021
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From the Depths: Shogun-Samurai Swords-Ikusa
Beyond Reviews
Possibly the best of the Gamemaster series, Shogun has lasted down through the decades because of a solid foundation.
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Jackwraith
February 11, 2021
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The Concept of Downtime
Essays
Does downtime matter or are you missing an opportunity?
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Jackwraith
February 02, 2021
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Pirate Games: Theme or Function?
Analysis
Two very different approaches to pirate games seem to embody the age-old Ameritrash vs Euro conflict.
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Jackwraith
November 02, 2020
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Abyss Board Game Review - Deep Thoughts
Board Game Reviews
An excellent game that stays deep beneath the current popularity scale.
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Jackwraith
August 18, 2020
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Lizard Wrangling: Tiny Epic Dinosaurs Review
Board Game Reviews
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A more mechanically-inclined Tiny Epic entry, but there's still enough Jurassic flavor to sink your claws/teeth/spines into.
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Jackwraith
August 17, 2020
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Runebounding, Part III: Big Changes
Beyond Reviews
The four large expansions for Runebound not only transform the game, but reinforce its lasting appeal.
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Jackwraith
August 03, 2020
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Runebounding, Part II: Small Changes with Impact
Beyond Reviews
The six small card expansions that change the story, plus the class cards.
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Jackwraith
July 20, 2020
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Runebounding, Part I: Base Fantasy
Beyond Reviews
Often derided for the "generic fantasy" of its setting, Runebound was the adventure game that may have opened the door to the modern era of legacies.
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Jackwraith
May 11, 2020
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Yes, it's an abstract Western game. No, you won't really understand it, at first. That's fine. It's all worth it.
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Jackwraith
May 04, 2020
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Come for the explosions. Stay for the... not explosions.