In this episode of OiO Game Club, we discuss the classic CRPG Arcanum from Troika Games. We break down:

• Character creation
• The combat and experience systems
• The story
• Whether anyone should ever play old games

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In this episode, we discuss the anime The Rising of the Shield Hero, Season One.

Episode guide:

• 5:54 - What is The Rising of the Shield Hero

• 24:48 - The Cardinal Heroes

• 33:44 - The Shield Heroe's Allies

• 43:02 - Confrontation with the Church

• 49:44 - The Final Leveling Window/Epic Showdown

• 58:27 - What Does Rising of the Shield Hero do Well?

• 1:02:00 - Where Does the Show Struggle?

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In this episode of OiO Game Club, we discuss Helldivers II from Arrowhead Game Studios. We break down:

• The core combat system
• Places we’ve been and our favorite enemies
• Progression systems

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In this episode, we discuss deckbuilding board games. We explain the core mechanic and variations on it, along with some of our favorite titles.

Episode guide:

• 13:35 - What is a Deckbuilder?

• 25:58 - Victory Point/Optimization Deckbuilders

• 33:23 - Direct Conflict Deckbuilders

• 40:42 - Hybrid Games

• 52:36 - Cooperative Narrative Deckbuilders

• 1:04:01 - Our Preferences: Optimization vs. Tactical

• 1:05:57 - Optimal Player Counts

• 1:14:08 - Market Styles: Fixed, Variable and Random

• 1:23:09 - How Much Randomness is Too Much

• 1:26:47 - Where Do Deckbuilders Have More Potential: Board or Video Games

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In this episode of OiO Game Club, we wrap up our discussion of Final Fantasy Tactics from Square Enix. We break down:

• Is the job system still the GOAT?
• Our favorite additions to the formula
• Our thoughts on the overall cast
• Final impressions of the stort

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In this episode, we discuss video game movies from 2015-2019. We cover Warcraft, Assassin's Creed, Tomb Raider, Jumanji and Pokémon: Detective Pikachu

Episode guide:

• 14:46 - Warcraft

• 37:52 - A Moment of Thanks

• 39:50 - Assassin's Creed

• 1:07:24 - Tomb Raider

• 1:31:07 - Jumanji

• 1:51:07 - Pokémon: Detective Pikachu

• 20:09:35 - Ranking the Video Game Movies

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In this episode of OiO Game Club, we discuss the first two chapters of Final Fantasy Tactics from Square Enix. We break down:

• How the job system shapes strategy and storytelling
• Impressions from the first two chapters of the remaster
• Whether this new version captures the spirit of the original

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In this episode, we discuss the board game Star Wars Battle of Hoth by Days of Wonder.

Episode guide:

• 6:43 - Star Wars Battle of Hoth

• 25:17 - Leader Cards

• 30:20 - Support Cards and Campaign Mode

• 39:06 - Is Battle of Hoth Fun

• 1:00:07 - War Game Recommendations

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