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In this episode we answer a listener question: What are our top 5 games to introduce gaming to the uninitiated into the hobby? We also talk about Peter Molyneux’s Goddus game, the nature of the journey, and how God does … Continue reading → Continue reading
Grant, Peter and Branden continue our Virtues & Vices series with an episode on Diligence, the virtue contrary to the vice of Sloth. As usual, we explain the virtue—both culturally and theologically—before talking about its application in games and in our lives.
GSP 49 final In this episode – Mike earns that press pass badge he got by talking about the Steampunk World’s Fair 2013 event. We give an update about the progress on “Project Awesome.” We game with Don’t Starve and … Continue reading → Continue reading
It’s THEME WEEK! This is the first of what we’re sure will be a reoccurring event wherein several geek-Christian podcasts floating about the interwebs get together to talk about a single theme from our various perspectives. The podcasts in question are: … Continue reading → Continue reading
We’re back with Part 5 of our Virtues & Vices series! First, Grant talks about finding a church again, and some other news. Then we delve deep into one of the Seven Deadly Sins: Sloth. What is it? Why is it more than just laziness? Why is it dangerous, and how does it commonly manifest? And how can we use it in game, and deal with it at the table?
Scripture:Proverbs 24:30-34, Hebrews 6:9-12
This episode, Luke reflects on how an anniversary event in EVE Online displays creativity and outside thinking, the guys tackle the footage of Pat Robertson’s off-hand dismissal of Dungeons and Dragons seemingly out of nowhere, and the cryptically titled “Project … Continue reading → Continue reading
Grant, Peter, and Branden take on a listener question about problem players! First, Grant talks about finding a church, and Branden talks about moving. Then we dive into Scripture and our topic, which comes to us via a listener question: “Could you guys maybe do talk about how to deal with “that guy” and what the Bible says about those situations?” We can indeed! We talk about various categories of “problem” players, how to deal with those problem players at your table, and how to avoid being a problem player yourself. Enjoy!
Scripture: Nehemiah 1:8-9, Philippians 2:3
We are back from Spring Break and are talking Girls Gone Gamers. What is the state of girl gamers? Do we want to see better female characters in games? What can the church learn from a comic strip? All this … Continue reading → Continue reading
It’s only Grant and Peter for this episode, but that’s not stopping us from handling an important topic: Lines and veils! We explain the concept and its history; talk about some common examples of “trigger warning” material; weigh player transgressions of these lines and veils against GM transgressions; and discuss how to implement them in your game. We also hit on a few other intermediate points.
Scripture: Proverbs 22:3, Philippians 4:8
In this episode the guys are talking about Easter – but before they talk about this most holy of holidays in the Christian calendar, there’s a little bit of buzz about this game you may have heard of called BIOSHOCK … Continue reading → Continue reading
