I really appreciate your well-reseached and carefully worded neutral approach to news about gaming industry controversies. It builds a sense of trust. I wish you would not have changed this tone by scolding Matteo Menapace. Board gaming has a diverse and global audience and I would say we need more information and less judgment in the hobby.
Giving our opinion is an integral part of what we do. We initially did not have all the information, very specifically, we did not have anything from Mr. Menapace. Once he made his statement, we could give our opinion on the situation. Mr. Menapace did exactly the wrong thing: he basically doubled down. As I said in the episode, all he would have had to do was add “I am not antisemitism, not anti-Israel. I believe in the right of the Jewish people to exist and for the state of Israel to exist.”, and then he could have continued to say how important it is to support the Palestinians, get humanitarian aid into Gaza, end the war, and have a Palestinian State established - all of which of course all of us on this podcast support completely.
Sealing opened games in plastic is really common in SE Asia. It initially surprised me also, but I quickly learned why. The humidity and rain can damage them easily, so the plastic helps when traveling on a motorbike. The cost for games here is also much higher relative to the average income, so the gamers here take very good care of their games, treating them as the collectables.
I used to have "Clue The Great Museum Caper" as a kid. It was neat because one person acts as the robber (invisible on the actual board) and the other people are security guards going around trying to capture the robber. You can set security cameras and other things to help you. I got rid of it as an adult because I didn't think I would ever play it. I now wish I didn't.
Sorry to see you go, but my position ("he should have acknowledged the potential for hurt that his statement made"), which I stated clearly on the podcast is the correct position.
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I really appreciate your well-reseached and carefully worded neutral approach to news about gaming industry controversies. It builds a sense of trust. I wish you would not have changed this tone by scolding Matteo Menapace. Board gaming has a diverse and global audience and I would say we need more information and less judgment in the hobby.
Giving our opinion is an integral part of what we do. We initially did not have all the information, very specifically, we did not have anything from Mr. Menapace. Once he made his statement, we could give our opinion on the situation. Mr. Menapace did exactly the wrong thing: he basically doubled down. As I said in the episode, all he would have had to do was add “I am not antisemitism, not anti-Israel. I believe in the right of the Jewish people to exist and for the state of Israel to exist.”, and then he could have continued to say how important it is to support the Palestinians, get humanitarian aid into Gaza, end the war, and have a Palestinian State established - all of which of course all of us on this podcast support completely.
Sealing opened games in plastic is really common in SE Asia. It initially surprised me also, but I quickly learned why. The humidity and rain can damage them easily, so the plastic helps when traveling on a motorbike. The cost for games here is also much higher relative to the average income, so the gamers here take very good care of their games, treating them as the collectables.
Interesting points! Thanks for this!
I used to have "Clue The Great Museum Caper" as a kid. It was neat because one person acts as the robber (invisible on the actual board) and the other people are security guards going around trying to capture the robber. You can set security cameras and other things to help you. I got rid of it as an adult because I didn't think I would ever play it. I now wish I didn't.
I’m going to try to play this soon. I bet they have this in the Dice Tower Library, and Dice Tower Retreat is in just 2 weeks! Thanks for watching!
The Podfather loves Marvel Remix! 😂
But I am grateful because Stephen introduced me to a game that is small, fast, and fun.
lol! Yeah, Marvel Remix is excellent! And you beat me! :)
@@PodfatherGaming beginner's luck 🍀 😅
Is it ironic or appropriate that Ignacy isn't here for a Good News episode?
I would say “appropriate” before ironic… LOL! Thanks for being a fan!
Your position on Matteo Menapace has cost you a listener.
Sorry to see you go, but my position ("he should have acknowledged the potential for hurt that his statement made"), which I stated clearly on the podcast is the correct position.