In this episode, we step back from the usual gameplay context and rank every adversary’s unique effects in a vacuum. Which adversaries have the most interesting or impactful mechanics on their own merits? Which effects feel underwhelming when stripped of escalation and scenario pressure?The Tier List: https://tiermaker.com/categories/board-games/spirit-island-individual-adversary-rule-difficulty-list-18358540Our List: https://tiermaker.com/list/board-games/spirit-island-individual-adversary-rule-difficulty-list-18358540/5282841Join the Discord: https://discord.gg/h8jFDTQzSTOur Theme is Island Breeze by Simon Pettersson This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit spiriteddiscussion.substack.com
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Heart of the Wildfire
We turn up the heat and ignite a conversation around Heart of the Wildfire! We explore what makes this spirit so destructive, how to manage its collateral damage, and the unique strategies that allow it to shine without burning everything to the ground.Expect a breakdown of key starting powers, growth path decisions, how to pair Wildfire with other spirits, and tips for playing as and with this fiery force of nature. Whether you're a fan of fast-paced aggression or just trying to survive your teammate's blaze, this episode will be for you.Join the Discord: https://discord.gg/h8jFDTQzSTTier List for next week: https://tiermaker.com/create/spirit-island-individual-adversary-rule-difficulty-list-18358540?presentationMode=trueOur Theme is Island Breeze by Simon PetterssonGift Guide Theme:"Oh, Christmas Tree" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 Licensehttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit spiriteddiscussion.substack.com
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Power Card Bingo Second Wave #1
BINGO! In this episode, Alex and Thomas dig into randomly selected Minor and Major powers. Since Thomas missed the first few Bingos, they reshuffle the decks and start fresh with new opinions. How powerful are these cards? What situations are they useful in? Which ones are cool from the theme alone? Hope you enjoy the show!Our Theme is Island Breeze by Simon Pettersson This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit spiriteddiscussion.substack.com
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Feather and Flame Review
Alex and Thomas dive into Spirit Island’s mini-expansion: Feather and Flame. Join us as we discuss the unique spirits, aspects, fear cards, and more! We'll explore what makes each of them shine, how they shake up your game, and which ones might be right for your group.Do you already have Feather and Flame and looking to be a part of the conversation? New to Spirit Island and wanting to see what to pick up next? All are welcome in this Spirited Discussion!Our Theme is Island Breeze by Simon PetterssonOur Discord: https://discord.gg/h8jFDTQzST This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit spiriteddiscussion.substack.com
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Fear Itself
In this episode, we delve into the spooky world of Fear in Spirit Island. What is Fear? How does it work, and why is it such a crucial part of the game’s identity? From generating Fear through powers and invader destruction, to the payoff of escalating Fear cards and achieving a Fear victory. Whether you're new to the island or a veteran at the game, this episode will give you new ways to think about what scares the invaders most.We discuss: What Fear represents thematically and mechanically, Spirits and powers that specialize in generating Fear, how Fear cards change the way we feel about the game, value of Fear over anything else. Do we like Fear as a design choice? It's a lot to cover and there's more to be said!Come join the conversation on our discord: https://discord.gg/tD4du2KR3WOur Theme is Island Breeze by Simon PetterssonSpirit Island Design Diary: https://boardgamegeek.com/blog/4883/blogpost/65816/spirit-island-design-diary-fear-and-victory This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit spiriteddiscussion.substack.com
Acerca de Spirited Discussion: A Spirit Island Podcast
Spirited Discussion is a weekly podcast focused on the board game Spirit Island. Join dedicated players as they dig into boxes, grow as Spirits, explore with Adversaries, and generally discuss everything about the game. spiriteddiscussion.substack.com
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