Space Cats Peace Turtles
An unofficial podcast for fans of Twilight Imperium and other strategy board games. Each episode is a humorous analysis of mechanics and strategies for new and experienced players alike!
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Wednesday Aug 03, 2022
Wednesday Aug 03, 2022
We packing in a quick episode between the Tournament Finals and GenCon, so here's one where we talk about exactly 5 things: Generic Promissory Notes! It's the basics to how to handle, as any faction, your Political Secret, Trade Agreement, Ceasefire, Alliance, and Support for the Throne!
Go watch the Finals! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u0mfWgfuGJs
Music provided by Ben Prunty. Find more at benpruntymusic.com or benprunty.bandcamp.com
To learn more about our Discord, Twitter, Patreon, Merch, and more, visit https://spacecatspeaceturtles.com/
Wednesday Jul 27, 2022
Wednesday Jul 27, 2022
IT'S A BIG EPISODE! The tournament Finals are literally upon us, but that doesn't mean we can't bring you fresh, dense, gritty strategy talk. We've been playing with Yin since their Codex 3 update, and it's time to talk about where the faction is. Newflash: they're still not very good. It's almost like there's a fundamental flaw in their entire design ethos, BUT WHO AM I? JUST SOME DUMB GUY. Please enjoy this look at how to do "well" as the Yin Brotherhood.
Music provided by Ben Prunty. Find more at benpruntymusic.com or benprunty.bandcamp.com
To learn more about our Discord, Twitter, Patreon, Merch, and more, visit https://spacecatspeaceturtles.com/
Tuesday Jul 19, 2022
Tuesday Jul 19, 2022
The Galactic Council let us know you were all begging for more information about all of the work being done of the virtual mod of Twilight Imperium for Tabletop Playground! Well we brought Darrell on to give us the scoop! In here, we talk a bit about Darrell, the old TTS mod, what TTPG has done so far, and where we think things could go! There's almost TOO much information in this podcast, so you buckle right the heck up.
Music provided by Ben Prunty. Find more at benpruntymusic.com or benprunty.bandcamp.com
To learn more about our Discord, Twitter, Patreon, Merch, and more, visit https://spacecatspeaceturtles.com/
Wednesday Jul 13, 2022
Wednesday Jul 13, 2022
It's our favorite episode of every year! We sat down with the six finalists of this year's tournaments to learn a bit more about who they are and how they approach a game like Twilight Imperium. Not only is it great prep to understand them better when we all watch the finals on July 30 at 13:00 UTC, but you might just learn a bit about this game we hold near and dear along the way!
Again, THE FINALS WILL BE JULY 30 AT 13:00 UTC! Come watch live at https://www.twitch.tv/spacecatspeaceturtles
Music provided by Ben Prunty. Find more at benpruntymusic.com or benprunty.bandcamp.com
To learn more about our Discord, Twitter, Patreon, Merch, and more, visit https://spacecatspeaceturtles.com/
Wednesday Jul 06, 2022
Wednesday Jul 06, 2022
If you want the fastest path to getting better at Twilight Imperium, than look no further. Tempo is the key to unlocking top level play and understanding the game, and here we are today breaking it down for you. What does the standard path to 10 points look like? When do you know if you're behind tempo? How do you stop someone who is ahead of tempo? Let's explore!
0:00 Keleres Guide Errata
25:15 Points and Tempo
Music provided by Ben Prunty. Find more at benpruntymusic.com or benprunty.bandcamp.com
To learn more about our Discord, Twitter, Patreon, Merch, and more, visit https://spacecatspeaceturtles.com/
Wednesday Jun 29, 2022
Wednesday Jun 29, 2022
You're telling me they can fit a 25th faction into this thing? Well by gum, someone ought to teach me how to use all of 'em. Wait, someone HAS? Well butter my biscuit, ain't that just about the most important service anyone has ever provided. Just you wait, I'mma listen to that final faction guide and I'mma take them's there's advice and wear it like a badge of honor. I won't question it or disagree or nothin'. Just gonna do as I'm told and play the game perty near good.
This is our guide to the Council Keleres. I don't know why I wrote all of that the way I did.
Come see us at our live show at GenCon! https://indianapolis.heliumcomedy.com/shows/176808
Music provided by Ben Prunty. Find more at benpruntymusic.com or benprunty.bandcamp.com
To learn more about our Discord, Twitter, Patreon, Merch, and more, visit https://spacecatspeaceturtles.com/
Wednesday Jun 22, 2022
Wednesday Jun 22, 2022
The Galactic Council chose violence this month. It's a question that apparently gets asked from time to time, and it's now OUR TIME to settle the score. Can anyone be good at Twilight Imperium? What does it MEAN to be good at this game (or any game for that matter)? What does it look like to get better at this game?
Music provided by Ben Prunty. Find more at benpruntymusic.com or benprunty.bandcamp.com
To learn more about our Discord, Twitter, Patreon, Merch, and more, visit https://spacecatspeaceturtles.com/
Wednesday Jun 15, 2022
Wednesday Jun 15, 2022
IT'S TIME FOR A BIG EPISODE! This one is long and it's because it's basically two episodes crammed together; how lucky are you? First is an deep analysis of everything to do with the Agenda Phase and all relevant abilities. Following that is the OFFICIAL reading of every single Agenda that you have been craving for years. What a wild show you listen to...
Music provided by Ben Prunty. Find more at benpruntymusic.com or benprunty.bandcamp.com
To learn more about our Discord, Twitter, Patreon, Merch, and more, visit https://spacecatspeaceturtles.com/
Tuesday Jun 07, 2022
Tuesday Jun 07, 2022
This one snuck up on us and we almost forgot to celebrate. In fact, it's not even almost, we DID forget to celebrate. But we did take the time to make a sort of beginner's guide to this very podcast. So if you're new to the game or the community, this episode is intended to serve as your gateway into the various depths before you. How deep do you want to dig in? There's something for everyone, even the freaks who liked Twilight Imperium: The Movie!
Music provided by Ben Prunty. Find more at benpruntymusic.com or benprunty.bandcamp.com
To learn more about our Discord, Twitter, Patreon, Merch, and more, visit https://spacecatspeaceturtles.com/
Wednesday Jun 01, 2022
Wednesday Jun 01, 2022
We love Leder Games and so of course we're over the moon that they have another Kickstarter running right now. But to make things even more exciting, IT'S A SPACE GAME. WE TALK A LOT ABOUT SPACE GAMES! So we invited Cole Wehrle on to discuss all things Arcs and help us get ready for this newest release. Enjoy!
Kickstart Arcs yourself at: https://bit.ly/ArcsKSStream
Music provided by Ben Prunty. Find more at benpruntymusic.com or benprunty.bandcamp.com
To learn more about our Discord, Twitter, Patreon, Merch, and more, visit https://spacecatspeaceturtles.com/