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As I'm on the road this week, here's a video version of this month's Pushing Cardboard podcast. These are usually audio-only, but I recorded this one as a video and added a ton of pics to illustrate the section about Thirty Years of Misery, as well as the rest.

This episode features an interview with Patrick Gebhardt of Vuca Simulations, a dive into Thirty Years of Misery, and lots of news and new releases.


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Live Cardboard 44/Pushing Cardboard Podcast 59

Live Cardboard 44/Pushing Cardboard Podcast 59

Pushing Cardboard

First Man In Rome /12

First Man In Rome /12

Big Board Gaming

Join Joe on Hexed And Countered for a first look and gameplay walkthrough of How Empires Work, a newly released strategy game on Steam! 

While stepping slightly outside our usual tabletop wargaming space, How Empires Work takes you from modest beginnings—managing taxes, stopping bandits, and organizing local regiments under the watchful eye of the Empress—into full-blown grand strategy, regional conquest, and overseas colonization. In this video, we cover the early clicker-style mechanics, automation with aristocrats and officers, and jump ahead to a midgame save to showcase conflicts with Scotland, the Spanish Armada, and establishing colonies in Ireland.

If you enjoy incremental strategy and empire building, let us know what you think of the game in the comments below! Don't forget to like, subscribe, and share for more wargame and strategy coverage.

Steam Page:
https://store.steampowered.com/app/4663730

Timestamps:
00:00 - Introduction & Overview of How Empires Work
01:45 - Early Game: Taxes, The Empress & Dealing with Bandits
06:17 - Seeking Advice, Unlocking Advances & Militia
10:55 - Military Lenses & Building Regiments
13:51 - Tasks, Automating Taxes with Aristocrats & The Map
18:25 - Building Roads, Influence & Annexing Kent
22:45 - Automating Recruitment & Expanding Infrastructure
26:30 - Technology Tree & The Counting House
30:21 - Midgame Save Jump: Economy, Trade & Army Scale
32:55 - Regional Conflicts: Defending Dorset & Spanish Fleet
35:05 - The Scottish Front & Eliminating French Support
40:00 - Subjugating Lothian & Setting Up Ireland Colony
43:25 - Building Colonial Offices & Expanding into Leinster
49:30 - Trade Networks, Institutional Bureaucracy & Final Thoughts

Thanks for watching! 

If you'd like to get in touch with me, message me on BGG (username legendsport) or email me @ joe@hexedandcountered.com. 

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How Empires Work (PC) | First Look & Gameplay (Early & Midgame)

How Empires Work (PC) | First Look & Gameplay (Early & Midgame)

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Bretwalda - Who Will Rule Dark Age Britain?

Bretwalda - Who Will Rule Dark Age Britain?

The Boardgames Chronicle

Preview for upcoming survivor style game set in WW2

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RAF | Playthrough Part 2

RAF | Playthrough Part 2

Cardboard Commander

Looking for the best World War 1 board wargames? In this video, I rank my top 10 tabletop wargames focused exclusively on World War 1.

This video's sponsor is Fort Circle Games, creators of Hunt for Blackbeard. Check out their games here:
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If you enjoy historical board games, WWI tabletop wargames, or tactically focused strategy games, this video will help you explore some of the most compelling World War I experiences available on the tabletop.

Let me know in the comments which WWI board wargame is your favorite, or which game you think should be included in a future list.

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02:29 Richthofen's War
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09:10 World War 1
10:52 Aces of Valor
12:41 La Der Des Ders
14:35 Downfall of Empires
16:00 Trench Raid
18:17 Western Front Ace
20:01 Paths of Glory

Links to Top 10 Games

Richthofen's War
NK: https://www.nobleknight.com/P/6652/?awid=1430

Queen of Spies
NK: https://www.nobleknight.com/P/2148496464/?awid=1430

Raiders of the Deep
NK: https://www.nobleknight.com/P/2147695344/?awid=1430
Compass: https://www.compassgames.com/product/raiders-of-the-deep-u-boats-of-the-great-war-deluxe-2nd-edition-pay-later/

World War 1
NK: https://www.nobleknight.com/P/946716498/?awid=1430

Aces of Valor
NK: https://www.nobleknight.com/P/2147948143/?awid=1430
Legion Wargames: https://www.legionwargames.com/legion_AOV.html

La Der Des Ders
NK: https://www.nobleknight.com/P/2148391243/?awid=1430
GMT Games: https://www.gmtgames.com/p-1222-la-der-des-ders-the-war-to-end-war-english-version.aspx

Downfall of Empires
NK: https://www.nobleknight.com/P/2148039790/?awid=1430

Trench Raid
NK: https://www.nobleknight.com/P/2148296739/?awid=1430
Compass: https://www.compassgames.com/product/trench-raid-solitaire-patrol-command-on-the-ww1-western-front/

Western Front Ace
NK: https://www.nobleknight.com/P/2147771673/?awid=1430
Compass: https://www.compassgames.com/product/western-front-ace-the-great-war-in-the-air-1916-1918/

Paths of Glory
NK: https://www.nobleknight.com/P/2148047018/?awid=1430
GMT Games: https://www.gmtgames.com/p-1182-paths-of-glory-deluxe-edition-3rd-printing.aspx

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What are the Top World War 1 Board Wargames? | Best World War 1 Wargames

What are the Top World War 1 Board Wargames? | Best World War 1 Wargames

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Kamikaze pilots had a lot of potential.  But they were all one hit wonders.  Join Cody as he takes a look at this new edition of this solo game set in World War II.  Will it invade your heart on game night?  Or should you just toss this one overboard?  Let's watch!

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TDG: Pacific War Solitaire: 1942 (2nd Edition)

TDG: Pacific War Solitaire: 1942 (2nd Edition)

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Join us (Neal/Scott/Stew) and we livestream a few hours of the 3 player scenario Oliwa's Escape (MM68). If you're not familiar with how 3 player ASL works, come check it out.

Join Neal, Scott, and Stew (nearly) every week as we spin the ASL Wheel of Chaos and let fate pick the Random Selection Show topic. We're just average players trying to bring casual ASL to the average player, including both full ASL and Starter Kit!

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Advanced Squad Leader - Oliwa's Escape Pt. 1 (3 player)

Advanced Squad Leader - Oliwa's Escape Pt. 1 (3 player)

Advanced Squad Leader Academy

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