Episode 101 - Quilts and Cats of Calico Beta Soliloquy

Ben is flying solo this week, but he still has lots to talk about (and one cat to apologize for).  After letting us know what he’s up to, he moves on to his experiences with the “Quilts and Cats of Calico” online multi-player beta test!  A big thank you goes out to Monster Couch for inviting us to beta test!  You had us at cats!   

00:00:21 - ”That which does not kill you…” and why is South Korean fried toothpicks trending?
00:02:31 - On a more positive note… Star★Vaders news and Ban’s minimalist advertising
00:03:53 - Ben has completed "Soul Hackers 2" and has started a new cult… the Cult of Vague
00:05:45 - Mango shenanigans, Christmas sale purchases, and "Armor Core 6: Fires of Rubicon" 
00:08:48 - Monster Couch’s “Quilts and Cats of Calico,” had Ben at cats, and Calico history
00:10:43 - Gameplay description, how to score to points, color buttons, and the obligatory cats

CORRECTION - After playing a piece, you pick 1 piece from a 3 tile "public" draw pool; then a random tile is removed from the bag to replace the one chosen by the player. 

00:14:45 - Ben bought Michaela the board game version based on the strength of the beta 
00:15:48 - Ben’s unexpected use of his Steam phone app, and waking up and petting cats
00:17:33 - Words coming soon and thank you for listening!

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References, Links, and Tags
Follow "Star★Vaders" lead designer Eddie (@AxolotlStar on X) and learn more about the game using the links below
https://star-vaders.com/
https://store.steampowered.com/app/2097570/StarVaders/ 
https://www.twovaguepodcast.com/e/episode-94-nature/

For more information on the board game "Calico"
Follow Calico Designer Kevin Russ on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/kevinruss/
Follow Calico Illustrator Beth Solo on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/bethsobel/
Check out the catalogues of boardgames from AEG and Flatout Games…
https://www.alderac.com/ AND https://www.flatout.games/

For release date and development news from Monster Couch on "Quilts and Cats of Calico…"
https://www.monstercouch.com/quilts-and-cats-of-calico/
While you’re at it, check out their other amazing adaptation of the board game Wingspan!
https://www.monstercouch.com/wingspan/
 
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