Side Quest Sauce
13 episodes - English - Latest episode: almost 3 years ago - ★★★★★ - 1 ratingA weekly podcast where three friends talk and play various RPG systems and games with an emphasis on storytelling, humor and not sticking to the plot. Ample amounts of discussions on board gaming in general, geek culture and movies is to be expected.
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Episodes
Agemonia and Frostpunk
May 21, 2021 06:00 - 39 minutes - 27.3 MBThis week we discuss why the upcoming game Agemonia is on the top of our most wanted list of games and why Frostpunk The Board Game has got us extremely excited! Agemonia website Frostpunk The Board Game
What We've been up to and Game Production Value
May 13, 2021 21:00 - 39 minutes - 27.4 MBHere we go, Season 2! Steph, Tom and Max are back together after their winter break and ready to talk more about board games, role-playing games and everything geeky. In this episode we find out what they have been up to, what's the deal with lettuce, game production values and gelatinous dice!
Episode 11: Tabletop Simulator and Postmodernism
November 05, 2020 20:00 - 54 minutes - 37.7 MBAnd we're back after a week break! We're still holed up in our homes due to the global pandemic, so once again apologies for the sound quality, but we are working on finding a solution for it. But on with the show! This week we discuss our new found love and passion for Tabletop Simulator and a few games we tried on it! Max explains what it truly means to be Finnish, Tom defends his favourite movie and Steph mistakenly ends up talking about postmodernism.
Episode 10: Social Distancing and Games We Played as Kids
October 22, 2020 21:00 - 54 minutes - 37.6 MBThis week we discuss about games during social distancing. It can be hard to get your gaming crew together, so we look at what games can be enjoyed via various means such as play by mail, the internet or even via text message! We also touch upon the growing trend of single player modes for board games. We then digress into games we used to play as kids, with Tom lecturing us about the esoteric histories of Snakes and Ladders and the Satanic Panic, Max talks about pig chucking and Steph regal...
Episode 9: Paranoia Special! Part 2 - Pirates of the Strawberry Flavored Topping!
October 17, 2020 06:00 - 1 hour - 45.3 MBThis week we conclude our special two part series of Paranoia! The infamous tabletop RPG from Mongoose Publishing! With Infra-Red team showing their worth in last weeks mission, they are sent out to do an even more perilous task! Unplug... The Plug! Pirates, sea monsters and betrayal are abound in this thrilling and insane conclusion to our Paranoia! game. Alpha Complex was brought to life using the following: Ambient audio from: http://www.tabletopaudio.com Sound effects and music from htt...
Episode 8: Paranoia Special! Part 1 - Scrub Bot Maintenance
October 08, 2020 21:00 - 38 minutes - 26.4 MBThis week we start our special two part series of Paranoia! The infamous tabletop RPG from Mongoose Publishing! Join Big-R-DIK (Tom), Toble-R-ONE (Max) and Rusty-R-COG (C.J.) as they start their careers as Troubleshooters for Friend Computer (Steph). Insanity and weirdness awaits in the labyrinthine hallways of Alpha complex! Alpha Complex was brought to life using the following: Ambient audio from: http://www.tabletopaudio.com Sound effects and music from https://www.zapsplat.com Trust F...
Episode 7: Gamer Etiquette and Game Length
October 01, 2020 21:00 - 58 minutes - 40.2 MBIn this episode we discuss the importance of gaming etiquette and how not to be "that guy" during games. We also talk about the length of play in general and how that too should be considered when picking a game for game nights. Among other things, Steph tells a story about how his wife almost dumped him due to picking the wrong board game to play, Tom expresses his love for Tiny Epic Games, C.J. proves how she's the most emotionally mature of us all, and Max comes up with an idea on how to ...
Episode 6: Grandness of Scale and What Makes a Good Rule Book
September 24, 2020 21:00 - 36 minutes - 25.2 MBIn this episode we are joined by our good friend and fellow gamer and artist Cherie (C.J), as we discuss grandness of scale in board games and good rule books. Tom explains why he thinks T.I.M.E Stories is pretentious, Max and C.J discuss reading rules books with dyslexia or having English as a second language and Steph goes on a tirade on why he can't watch "learn to play" videos. https://www.facebook.com/cheriespaintings/
Episode 5: Sherlock Holmes Consulting Detective Actual Play SPECIAL!
September 17, 2020 21:00 - 1 hour - 68.1 MBIn this special episode we play Sherlock Holmes Consulting Detective by Ystari Games. Max and Steph play the Backer Street Irregulars, tasked with helping Sherlock Holmes (Played by Tom) solve a particularly difficult case. Expect to hear us attempt various dubious accents, come to the wrong conclusions, blame everyone else except ourselves, and read the newspaper. It's a long one, so get comfy, grab a glass of your favourite drink and join us as we enter London in the 1800s... Spoiler War...
Episode 4: PVP/PVE Games and Escape Rooms
September 10, 2020 21:00 - 54 minutes - 37.4 MBIn this episode we talk about player versus player and player versus environment board games, then delve into the world of escape rooms and how they are essentially just large board games. Tom also tells the story of how he won a game by losing, Steph once again goes on a nostalgia binge and Max really likes islands. Music: https://www.purple-planet.com Additional Music: https://www.tabletopaudio.com
Episode 3: Kickstarters and Game Add-Ons
September 03, 2020 21:00 - 39 minutes - 27.5 MBIn this episode we discuss what we've backed on Kickstarter and why it is so great for boardgames and RPG's in general. We also delve into the merits of game add-ons, are they good or bad? In between all this, Steph goes on a nostalgia trip, Tom explains his radical plan to improve all sports and Max explains why he's a cyborg! Music: https://www.purple-planet.com
Episode 1: What is Side Quest Sauce?
August 27, 2020 20:00 - 25 minutes - 17.6 MBOur first episode! We introduce ourselves, breathe heavily, talk about our favorite moments in gaming and go off topic as usual. Music: https://www.purple-planet.com
Episode 2: Trust Issues and Online Board Games
August 27, 2020 20:00 - 31 minutes - 22 MBIn this episode we introduce ourselves a little better, explain why we have trust issues with Max, discuss online board games and technology. Finally veering into the topic of Warhammer 40K. Music: https://www.purple-planet.com