The D6 Generation - Dice Are Our Vice (D6G Podcast)

In this very special episode of The D6 Generation Craig, Raef, & Russ review their predictions from 2023 and declare a winner based on D6G predictions scoring system. They then put on their prognostication caps, squint into the future, and predict what might come to pass in 2024. Oh yes, and there’s a special announcement at the top of the show as well, which is the part that makes it very special.

In this Pip Craig takes us on a quick tour through the most innovative aspects of the newest game to catch his eye: Star Wars Shatterpoint, by Atomic Mass Games. Craig looks at the game mechanics that make Shatterpoint special and digs a bit into how they interact for an experience that pulls him into that galaxy far, far away. Links for the show notes: Hello, There! A Star Wars Shatterpoint Podcast: Rogue Support: A Star Wars Shatterpoint Podcast:

Raef "Hollywood" Granger takes a moment to discuss painting the rest of the Khador Starter Box from Privateer Press. He discusses the Gallant Method aka Gray Chop as well as the paint pallet to get that awesome red on the Winter Korps uniform. He also completes a quick audio unboxing of the Khador Expansion Box from Privateer Press and his thoughts on the Warmachine Black Tide Campaign. Oh, and asks a survey question on audio unboxings vs. youtube.

It's time for more Warmachine & Whiskey. This time Raef and Russ discuss what it's like list building in this transitional period between Warmachine Mark 3 and Warmachine Mark 4. After that, they talk a bit about their progress in the Black Tide campaign and mission setup going into the next battle. Don't miss the companion Lost Chapter for Patrons in which we discuss Warmachine Mark 4 model quality and painting techniques we've been trying. Patron only companion content:

Raef and Russ are excited to welcome Matt Wilson, the Chief Creative Officer at Privateer Press, back to the show. We catch up with Matt and ask him to share all about the thinking behind Warmachine Mark 4. We cover everything from rules thinking, new ways to purchase armies, using an app, army packaging, and the pro's and cons of manufacturing with 3-D printing technology. And speaking of the new 3-D printed models. Don't miss the patron-exclusive companion content in which Raef shares his thoughts as he unboxes his new Khador Winter Korps models:

Raef and Russ discuss their thoughts on Privateer Press's Warmachine MkIV ruleset after two games. Including details about list building for game two, game two highlights, and the run down rules changes covered in Pip 140 and test to see if their pie ratings change. Will any opinions move from coconut cream to strawberry rhubarb? Also don't miss our companion content with thoughts on MK4's go to market strategy exclusive for our patrons:

Craig shares his latest obsession: Rick Priestley and Jervis Johnson's era-agnostic, miniature agnostic ranks and file game published by Warlord Games covers almost any kind of battle from the mid 1700s to the late 1800s. The Epic Battles supplement converts the game to a 15mm historicals with a focus on the ACW and the Napoleonic period in two lines of miniatures from Warlord Games...New starter sets with new minis are being released this month.

Raef interviews Russ about a game he's been designing: Grim Dark Dungeon Master. The project has been in development for some time but Russ couldn't share any details. Now, as has been announced Raef is able to ask about all the details from how the project started to the design ideas. In part 1 they discuss the origin story and the mechanics. Part 2, which will come in a future episode, will cover components and Raef's thoughts after playing. More details on the game are available at the Gamefound page: .

Raef & Ryan continue their sandbox MMO discussion! In part 2 they discuss the MMO of Final Fantasy XIV. Why do so many gamers like this game over the standard MMO of WoW?. Raef and Ryan discuss the gameplay, the community, and without spoilers (first half of PIP) the story of Final Fantasy XIV for new players. WARNING: Second half of the PIP does have Spoilers! (We give a warning of this in the segment).

Ryan and Raef dive into Sandbox survival games like V-Rising, Valheim, and Ark. Tips on how to get started and make it through these games. We discuss the "right" survival balance that game designers can put in. Why is it fun to get ganked in PVP? Thrown in there is our Picky Tech Gadget Guy recommendations with gadgets like the Steam Deck from Steam. Plus a "Hollywood" tangent on Professional Dungeon Mastering.