Playin' & Slayin'

Ty and Josh find Troy between Space Hulk prep hobby sessions to discuss Adepticon 2024 and a brief preview of their schedules, events, and hobby plans. During games played, there is a brief review of the cozy tile placement game Dorfromantik, adapted from the PC game of the same title. While discussing what’s been read, Troy announces his completion of the Horus Heresy. (Does this mean the reading guide will get a final update soon...

Happy New Year! In this episode, our hosts share their excitement about some gaming-related things that they are looking forward to in 2024. But before that, Ty, Troy, and Josh take you on a journey through their adventures at the Midwinter Gaming Convention, which was truly wintery!

There is also a video version of the podcast https://youtu.be/DR5Wb3gaQew

Our theme music is by FADEBACK

Playin' and Slayin' is proud...

In this episode, Brice and Ty recount their time at the consistently outstanding Holy Havoc event in November.  The four also discuss all the games played at the recent Weekender, including Nemesis, Dwellings of Eldervale, Eclipse, Blades in the Dark, and a tremendous cinematic game of Marvel Crisis Protocol.
We close out 2023 with some of our favorite games, drinks, hobby projects, and books of the year.

There is al...

In this episode, the guys share their experiences at BriceCon 2, Dragonfall, and Gamehole Con.  With lots of games played and quite a bit of hobby accomplished, they provide their updates.  Troy talks about the state of competitive 40k after his battles at Dragonfall as well.  It isn't all sunshine, though, as Ty shares a cautionary tale of his True Dungeon experience at Gamehole, and this prompts some healthy debate between h...

All four of your favorite hosts are together again.  In this episode, the group talks about what they have been playing, Troy’s Gen Con weekend, and other topics.  The main discussion is all about the LitRPG genre and a spoiler-free discussion of the Dungeon Crawler Carl series.

There is also a video version of the podcast https://youtu.be/ppdbdipzzhw

Our theme music is by FADEBACK

Things we’ve been playin’ and sla...

Playin' and Slayin' is generally all about MSU, but this episode the guys welcome an Independent Character to the show.  Guest Carl Tuttle of the Independent Characters Podcast joins Ty, Troy, and Josh to talk about his gaming origin story and then settles in for some questions and storytelling.  Topics cover a broad range from F1 racing to the best audiobooks for hobbying along with.  It's one you won't want to...

Troy and Ty catch up on everything they are playing, building, buying, reading, and watching.  Ty then asks Troy some hard-hitting gaming questions. 

There is also a video version of the podcast https://youtu.be/Fb8zeVdeBY4

Follow us on twitter @PlaynSlaynShow 

Our theme music is by FADEBACK

Things we’ve been playin’ and slayin’ (show notes)

• Gloomhaven 2
• Hagglethorn Hollow 2 https://www.kickstarter.com/...

A Battletomb Review?!  We are joined by AoS Mistro himself, Brendan Melnick, for our first-ever battletomb review on Playin and Slayin.  Brendan walks us through the new Seraphon book to help us plan our Charity Army list. 
Before that, Josh, Troy, and Ty cover the normal banter of what we've been playing, building, buying, reading, watching, and drinking.  Enjoy

You can listen to more of Brendan and Dan on the C...

It's Adepticon 2023!  The guys recount their experiences at the world's largest wargaming convention, including Space Hulk, the AoS champs and team tournaments, buying $300 worth of paint, and the pants incident!

There is also a video version of the podcast https://youtu.be/6oQiRiM4Kco

Follow us on twitter @PlaynSlaynShow 

Our theme music is by FADEBACK

Things we’ve been playin’ and slayin’ (sho...

We talk about games played at our recent Weekender event, and all the hobby that we did in prep for that event as well as the upcoming Adepticon.  We also head into the BoD library to discuss everything we've been reading and watching, and in crowdfunding, Troy shares some of his tales of woe. 
And finally, we announce the faction for the charity army.

There is also a video version of the podcast https://youtu.be...

Brice and Ty share some hobby banter and talk about their experiences at Holy Wars.  Holy Wars is a narrative Age of Sigmar event near Chicago organized by Steve Herner @HolyHammerHern where all proceeds go to supporting Hesed House.  Hesed House is a Non Profit providing housing and services to the homeless in the Greater Chicago area.

Holy Wars
Hesed House Homeless Shelter

Past Holy Event coverage
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We kick off 2023 by sharing our plans for creating an army for charity as our group hobby challenge.  The episode starts off with our normal chat about what we've been playing (Marvel Champions, Wingspan, and more), hobbying (3 color challenge), and watching and reading (Last of Us!) 

There is also a video version of the podcast https://youtu.be/_7qPYuxxheA

Follow us on twitter @PlaynSlaynShow 

Our theme mus...

Happy New Year! The entire Playin' and Slayin' gang is here to review their favorite gaming items and moments of 2022. 

There is also a video version of the podcast https://youtu.be/orj-uCHZzYU

Follow us on twitter @PlaynSlaynShow 

Our theme music is by FADEBACK

Things we’ve been playin’ and slayin’ (show notes)

• Deadlands
• HeroQuest
• Gloomhaven (PC)
• Charterstone
• Holy Havoc
• Marvel Crisis Protocol – S...

Raf Cordero returns to the podcast to share his adventures at the GW Chicago Open in his first AoS tournament. We also chat about a variety of other gaming topics, including MtG coaching. Get comfortable; it's a long one!

Find more from Raf @
Insta: @rafpaints
Twitter: @captainraffi
Goonhammer

Esporter
Journeys through the Radiant Citadel
The Wild Beyond The Witchlight
One Ring - Ru...

It's a threesome with Ty, Troy, and Josh.  In this episode, they review and discuss a game that's been hitting the table a lot lately, Marvel Champions.  In the normal Playin & Slayin banter Ty shares his favorite new DM aid, the AI powered map generator Dungeon Alchemist.

The One Ring RPG stream with Ty on Midnight Creations Twitch
The Emperor Protects Ep. 1: Horus Rising - A Horus Heresy Podcast
T...

It's a full house as all four hosts gather to share their experiences at two recent events, Gen Con 2022 and the NashCon AoS tournament.   They also provide the usual banter on what they have been playing, buying, and building. A hobby challenge update and BoD library segment. 

Carcassone - Princesses and Dragons + River expansions
Nemesis:Lockdown (on Steam)
Great British Baking Show
V5 Milwaukee by Nigh...

We are thrilled to be joined by the head geek himself Teras Cassidy.  Ty, Josh and Troy chat with Teras about his gaming origin story, the past and present of Geek Nation Tours, and his amazing home gaming studio.  Be sure to check out geeknationtours.com

Rantathon 3rd annual #MentalHealth charity stream Saturday, July 30th to Sunday, July 31st https://t.co/zMldetKmNI

• Blood on the Clocktower
• Shotguns and Sorcery 
• Frozen N...

Brice and Josh are both off on vacation but that didn't stop Ty and Troy from chatting about everything they have been playing, slaying, and purchasing.  

• Meph's Rantathon III Mental Health charity stream - July 30th
  • Donate Here
• 40K Radio interview
• Sushi Go
• Milwaukee By Night - Vampire https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c_JMpQztFH8&list=PLfSfHo1hSnhzhaeY68RXAut8ZRDXTDzWp
• Adeptus Titanicus
• World Anvil
• Red P...