BlunderSpeaker

Welcome to The BlunderSpeaker Show, a podcast and playthrough channel dedicated entirely to the boardgame Spirit Island!

This is a very special episode of the show, marking the first guest to make an appearance. And what a guest it is - the wonderfully talented Ted Vessenes! We talk through everything in the game, from mistakes to triumphs, from past to future.

This episode is landing at a dreadfully unfortunate time for Spirit Island, Greater than Games, and the board game industry as a whole. I once again extend my sympathies to all those affected by the news that GtG will greatly reduce staff and projects effective immediately. I only hope that this interview, and the joy I experienced in it, can offer a bit of comfort, happiness and perhaps even hope for others during this sad time.

Whether you're new to the game and think you'd enjoy it, or are a a seasoned veteran here to refine your gameplay with tips and tricks, I've got something for everyone and you will fit right in. Don't forget to get involved in the chat - community integration is what this show is all about. Enjoy the show!

Links:

Nature Incarnate interview with Ted & Eric:

https://youtu.be/pTfZoDx9oPA?si=yHVIMsVmmevN9FPT

KSP interview with Ted:

https://youtu.be/aRDNaFIohgQ?si=lauKTW-y0zpRyj1T

Nolan Nasser website (mural):

https://n3-studios.com/

BlunderSpeaker HME episode:

https://youtu.be/0Le9nse6Xdk

Spirit Island Iced Tea recipe:

0.5 oz Cruzan Blackstrap Rum

0.5 oz Plantation Pineapple Rum

0.5 oz Laphroaig 10

0.5 oz Gin

0.5 oz Cointreau

0.5 oz Rich Cinnamon simple syrup

1 oz Lemon juice

1 oz Pineapple juice

1 dash Cardamom bitters

Shake then strain into a highball glass with ice

Welcome to The BlunderSpeaker Show, a podcast and playthrough channel dedicated entirely to the boardgame Spirit Island!

We're back to the Adversary Series with a bang (or a boom?) this week, because it's time for HME! We work through the variety of complex rules, how those are supported by a strong thematic resonance, and talk through specific details of how we can handle every challenge they throw at us. If HME have been boring a hole in your head, now's the time to change that!

Whether you're new to the game and think you'd enjoy it, or are a a seasoned veteran here to refine your gameplay with tips and tricks, I've got something for everyone and you will fit right in. Don't forget to get involved in the chat - community integration is what this show is all about. Enjoy the show!

Links:

HME playthrough - (Sun and Warrior vs HME6):

https://youtu.be/0nNZY30LiLw

HLC playthrough poll:

http://youtube.com/post/Ugkxil0FnEMr3-O2-c1ziwbN5l4IOjFj_eKx?si=-SeRfIUhPcy0bl9R

"How do you feel about HME?" reddit post:

https://www.reddit.com/r/spiritisland/comments/1jttx0o/how_do_you_feel_about_habsburg_mining_expedition/

Tepidgoose's Volcano spirit guide:

https://www.reddit.com/r/spiritisland/comments/1bql2mj/volcano_looming_high_advanced_spirit_guide_and/

Welcome to The BlunderSpeaker Show, a podcast and playthrough channel dedicated entirely to the board game Spirit Island!In this episode, we break down the game a bit from a beginner perspective, talking through theme and concepts as well as some of the modules available to bring the experience to life. I also dig into the Playthrough 1, where Blitz and Brandenburg Prussia proved to be a very tricky challenge indeed!Whether you're new to the game and think you'd enjoy it, or are a a seasoned veteran here to refine your gameplay with tips and tricks, I've got something for everyone and you will fit right in. Don't forget to get involved in the chat - community integration is what this show is all about. Enjoy the show!

Welcome to The BlunderSpeaker Show, a podcast and playthrough channel dedicated entirely to the boardgame Spirit Island!In this episode, we begin our Adversary Series by taking a detailed look at Sweden; who they are, how they work, and how we can go about beating them. Those heavy ravages stink of Heavy Mining, but we've got a trick or two up our own sleeves to fight back! We also take some time to define core concepts such as strategy vs tactics, and tempo. So check this out, try some of the tips I've got to share, and take down Sweden next time you get them to the table!!Whether you're new to the game and think you'd enjoy it, or are a a seasoned veteran here to refine your gameplay with tips and tricks, I've got something for everyone and you will fit right in. Don't forget to get involved in the chat - community integration is what this show is all about. Enjoy the show!Links:Tepidgoose' Sweden playthrough episode:https://youtu.be/ZgRTeb6XbL0?si=Si2zXt9kb8jSyvKJTepidgoose' Reddit "How do you feel about Sweden?" post:https://www.reddit.com/r/spiritisland/comments/1ibgzjy/how_do_you_feel_about_sweden/RedRevenge Sweden guide:https://youtu.be/T1qICaSDapg?si=a05KtGKws_DLURuH

Welcome to The BlunderSpeaker Show, a podcast and playthrough channel dedicated entirely to the boardgame Spirit Island!

We're keeping the train moving with our Adversary Series, this time talking about France. France play similar to Sweden in many ways, but have plenty of tricks up their sleeves and we need to know how to fight back! In this episode, we deep dive into how proactive gameplay, board management and event awareness can help take down these Parisian Pests!

Whether you're new to the game and think you'd enjoy it, or are a a seasoned veteran here to refine your gameplay with tips and tricks, I've got something for everyone and you will fit right in. Don't forget to get involved in the chat - community integration is what this show is all about. Enjoy the show!

Links:

Tepidgoose' France playthrough episode:

https://youtu.be/XawQCp_GBNI?si=18phwGcTWf-7hwJf

Brandenburg-Prussia Poll:

http://youtube.com/post/UgkxyO_1Z_7Ry-jyCuniKMHS7LXuF_7EEbtw?si=8g_O3I7izNWE2Oax

Tepidgoose' Sweden analysis episode:

https://youtu.be/vIj5kT1t91I?si=3QoPPv0dNjnA8QrQ

Tepidgoose' Reddit "How do you feel about France?" post?:

https://www.reddit.com/r/spiritisland/comments/1in6e2z/how_do_you_feel_about_france

Welcome to The BlunderSpeaker Show, a podcast and playthrough channel dedicated entirely to the boardgame Spirit Island!

Next up it's Brandenburg-Prussia - the last of the truly aggressive adversaries! How do things play out against these folk, and how do they differ from the other front-loaded adversaries France and Sweden? In this episode, we dig into all of it, including a deep dive into one of the most important strategic aspects of playing the game; action economy.

Whether you're new to the game and think you'd enjoy it, or are a a seasoned veteran here to refine your gameplay with tips and tricks, I've got something for everyone and you will fit right in. Don't forget to get involved in the chat - community integration is what this show is all about. Enjoy the show!

Links:

Tepidgoose' BP playthrough episode:

https://youtu.be/gADK4mBenlg

Scotland Poll:http://youtube.com/post/Ugkxx228llU4zblAtKKmUz-La2SuocIeqJIR?si=-H0i8MvQavrCcWN1

Tepidgoose' Reddit "How do you feel about BP?" post?:

https://www.reddit.com/r/spiritisland/comments/1ixbq9a/how_do_you_feel_about_brandenburgprussia

Welcome to The BlunderSpeaker Show, a podcast and playthrough channel dedicated entirely to the boardgame Spirit Island!

In this episode, we continue our mini-break from the Adversary Series and deep dive into the elements of the game! With 8 total elements to explore, today's deep-dive goes real deep indeed.

We look at the lore and meaning behind each, hear how personal they can be for many members of our community, and dig into the data on how they interact with the various facets of mechanical gameplay... Can we finally answer the age-old question of which element is truly the best?? Tune in and find out!

Whether you're new to the game and think you'd enjoy it, or are a a seasoned veteran here to refine your gameplay with tips and tricks, I've got something for everyone and you will fit right in. Don't forget to get involved in the chat - community integration is what this show is all about. Enjoy the show!

Links:

Element data breakdown sheet:

https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1_MPh34fPHB3AjbZf9rhQiYJaIBGle3O4J45oBrjU4MI/edit?usp=sharing

Mind wanderer SI digital statistics website:

https://mindwanderer.net/si/

RedRevenge's videos referenced:

https://youtu.be/DdZFT5myaDI?si=TZtQkmZyO-2drrch

https://youtu.be/Hnm_rD4ziRc?si=1xZ_imfmb2nTdIoU

https://youtu.be/Olm9L9CnHfc?si=5BlNUopqo7o4ZF-N

https://youtu.be/LoP2T4GO4xo?si=-DbD-RrcsbCbX0cb

Welcome to The BlunderSpeaker Show, a podcast and playthrough channel dedicated entirely to the board game Spirit Island!Here we start with a basic introduction; I talk about me, what I'm trying to achieve with this show, and how I will structure the episodes using a mix of podcast-style, talking head videos and supplementary playthrough videos of the game in real life (no digital apps allowed - nope!).Whether you're new to the game and think you'd enjoy it, or are a a seasoned veteran here to refine your gameplay with tips and tricks, I've got something for everyone and you will fit right in. Don't forget to get involved in the chat - community integration is what this show is all about. Enjoy the show!Links:Tepidgoose' Volcano Looming High advanced spirit guide

Welcome to The BlunderSpeaker Show, a podcast and playthrough channel dedicated entirely to the boardgame Spirit Island!Next up in our Adversary Series are the brave Scots! With a whole host of abilities hammering our coastline, what can we possibly do to survive? ... Well, definitely not ignore the inland anyway! Listen in to get the lowdown on how Scotland function, and how we can go about beating them.Whether you're new to the game and think you'd enjoy it, or are a a seasoned veteran here to refine your gameplay with tips and tricks, I've got something for everyone and you will fit right in. Don't forget to get involved in the chat - community integration is what this show is all about. Enjoy the show!