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Episode 175 – “Objectively” Bad

Episode 175 – “Objectively” Bad

Game Store Prophets vor 8 Jahren

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What makes a game objectively bad? It was the question that was
asked of the internet from the folks at Board Game Blitz on their
twitter feed. Naturally, we were curious about that concept too –
but not specifically because we wanted to know the answer as much
as we were observing how subjective all the answers were.

In this episode, we may not have had a lot of time to play (due
to increases in job requirements and snow) – but I talk about
playing Tides of Time with my wife. We talk about Fireball Island
– both in its classic form and new, fresh, Restoration Games
flavors – and ask how much is this nostalgia-soaked gimmick
and how much just fun, silly gameplay?

And then we move into the main topic… how easy it is to think
that your opinion on a given topic must be objectively correct
simply because it’s the one you hold to. In board games, in life,
and most especially in faith – this is a dangerous proposition if
left unchecked.

P.S. – You really should check out Flip the Table’s back catalog
– especially Gone Birding. And I checked – it’s Flip Florey’s
Super Saturday Board Game Serial. Worth a listen.