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Ep. 104 - Star Wars Unlimited at GenCon 2023

·1 hr 8 min·4 clips

The AT-ST becomes a tempo swing when Waylay returns it to hand for three resources.

1. Hobbies and Happiness Podcast episode 104 focuses on Star Wars Unlimited at Gen Con 2023. 2. Dan is the host and Jim is the co-host, and they frame the discussion around card games that make them happy. 3. The episode asks whether Star Wars Unlimited feels distinct enough from Magic, Lorcana, Alpha Clash, and Ashes Reborn to justify a new player’s attention. 4. Dan says they saw Star Wars Unlimited on day one of Gen Con after a meeting with FFG around 11 o'clock on Thursday. 5. Dan says they met Danny Schaefer, described as one of the lead game designers for Star Wars Unlimited. 6. They also mention Xander, whom Jim identifies as the community engagement specialist at FFG. 7. The hosts spend time on the idea that card-game players compare new systems against older games before judging them. 8. Jim says he likes games that feel different, and Dan says players have to stop comparing every new game to Magic. 9. Dan argues that a player should ask why they like a game before deciding whether a new one is worth playing. 10. They say the best approach is to identify specific mechanics you enjoy, then look for other games that handle those mechanics differently. 11. Dan says Star Wars Unlimited felt "very tight," and he means that every card and every action mattered. 12. Jim says the demo felt back and forth, with both players constantly responding to each other. 13. The hosts explain that shared turn structure and action timing made the game feel simple to follow but hard to play badly. 14. Dan says initiative seemed like a throwaway mechanic at first, but it turned out to matter a lot. 15. They describe a game state where passing could end the round immediately, which made each decision visible and immediate. 16. Dan walks through an AT-ST being played, threatened, and then bounced by Waylay for a large tempo swing. 17. Jim says the first legion storm trooper and imperial cards got a lot of value during the demo. 18. The episode mixes enthusiastic gameplay breakdowns with longer discussion about staying open to new card games. 19. Listeners who like trading card game design talk and Gen Con demos would likely enjoy it. 20. Listeners who want only a quick tournament recap would probably skip it.

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