Episode #59 – Gaming on the Spectrum




The Misdirected Mark Podcast show

Summary: Gaming on the Spectrum Hello friends. This week I have Dave and Rob with me as we travel to Seattle and hang with Robs dragons and talk about what it's like to be a gamer and be on the autism/aspergers spectrum. At the end we have a continuation of the conversation I had with Phil Vecchione and Eloy Lasanta and are also joined by Mrs. DNAPhil Florence Vecchione. Hope you enjoy and tell us if you're enjoying the show. 0:40 - Intros Rob and Tangent Twin Dave join me. 1:30 - News Torchbearer - A lot like Mouse Guard with a D&D style bent to it. Edge of the Empire is delayed until the first week of July UBCon happened and is over. Good times were had. 3:31 - Extradimentional Gaming Emporium Rob D&D 4e Fiasco, 13th Age, and Edge of the Empire ideas to enhance the game. Wizards War Dave Artemis Ascension: Rise of Vigil Chris Dr. Who Card game 7 Wonders Quarriors Dungeon World Descent 2 - Overlord Supremacy Munchkin League of Legends 17:23 - Gaming on the Spectrum Alea Tools 48:23 - Geekery Clash of Heroes Justified Harrison Ford on Jimmy Kimmel Patton Oswald Filibuster Kenichi - The Strongest Disciple - Great view of escalation and why someone needs to get stronger. It was an interesting view on the idea of the standard D&D campaign.   56:30 - Mic Drop but more with the Sage, the Gnome, and Mrs. Vecchione