BINGO! In this episode, Alex and Thomas dig into randomly selected Minor and Major powers. Since Thomas missed the first few Bingos, they reshuffle the decks and start fresh with new opinions. How powerful are these cards? What situations are they useful in? Which ones are cool from the theme alone? Hope you enjoy the show!Our Theme is Island Breeze by Simon Pettersson This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit spiriteddiscussion.substack.com
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Feather and Flame Review
Alex and Thomas dive into Spirit Island’s mini-expansion: Feather and Flame. Join us as we discuss the unique spirits, aspects, fear cards, and more! We'll explore what makes each of them shine, how they shake up your game, and which ones might be right for your group.Do you already have Feather and Flame and looking to be a part of the conversation? New to Spirit Island and wanting to see what to pick up next? All are welcome in this Spirited Discussion!Our Theme is Island Breeze by Simon PetterssonOur Discord: https://discord.gg/h8jFDTQzST This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit spiriteddiscussion.substack.com
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Fear Itself
In this episode, we delve into the spooky world of Fear in Spirit Island. What is Fear? How does it work, and why is it such a crucial part of the game’s identity? From generating Fear through powers and invader destruction, to the payoff of escalating Fear cards and achieving a Fear victory. Whether you're new to the island or a veteran at the game, this episode will give you new ways to think about what scares the invaders most.We discuss: What Fear represents thematically and mechanically, Spirits and powers that specialize in generating Fear, how Fear cards change the way we feel about the game, value of Fear over anything else. Do we like Fear as a design choice? It's a lot to cover and there's more to be said!Come join the conversation on our discord: https://discord.gg/tD4du2KR3WOur Theme is Island Breeze by Simon PetterssonSpirit Island Design Diary: https://boardgamegeek.com/blog/4883/blogpost/65816/spirit-island-design-diary-fear-and-victory This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit spiriteddiscussion.substack.com
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Shifting Memory (and Hosts) of Ages
In this episode, we delve into the intricacies of Shifting Memory of Ages! We explore Memory’s core mechanics, discuss how the spirit makes us feel, and examine how it alters the way we play. Major Powers are a huge point of discussion in this exciting Spirit Overview, as almost no one can compare to their thresholding capabilities! Whether you're a seasoned player or new to the game, join Alex and new host Thomas, as we unravel the complexities of Shifting Memory of Ages!If you enjoyed this episode, subscribe for more Spirited Discussions.Join our community on Discord following the link: https://discord.gg/tD4du2KR3WSubmit your challenging drafts for us to evaluate on the next episode!Our Theme is Island Breeze by Simon PetterssonGift Guide Theme:"Oh, Christmas Tree" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 Licensehttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/Discord: https://discord.gg/h8jFDTQzSTYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/@SpiritedDiscussionReddit: https://www.reddit.com/user/Spirited__Discussion/ This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit spiriteddiscussion.substack.com
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Goodbye Kalen & The Search for a New Host
Sad news today as we say goodbye to Kalen.Spirited Discussion is in desperate need of a new Host, if you or someone you know is interested in being a part of a decently successful and new-ish Spirit Island podcast, let me know at Spirited_Alex on Discord. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit spiriteddiscussion.substack.com
About Spirited Discussion: A Spirit Island Podcast
Spirited Discussion is a weekly podcast focused on the board game Spirit Island. Join dedicated players as they dig into boxes, grow as Spirits, explore with Adversaries, and generally discuss everything about the game. spiriteddiscussion.substack.com
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