But Why Vikings?

Iain McAllister
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Any unanswered questions at your gaming table? Ava Foxfort, Tim Clare, and Iain McAllister mull over tabletop conudrums: from etiquette at the table to recommendations, to historical research. These 3 ludological agony aunts will give your queries the attention they deserve.

Episodes

  1. 12/12/2025

    I love a 'What do?'

    Welcome to “But, Why Vikings?”. Each episode your hosts Tim Clare, Ava Foxfort, and Iain McAllister will answer a variety of tabletop related questions sent in to them by listeners. From tabletop etiquette to historical mysteries there is no question too esoteric for this group of gaming agony aunts.  In this episode Ava and Iain address the controversy around using the term ‘Gateway Games’ and look at the games they frequently use to introduce folk to the hobby. Changing tack they also look at how to teach games digitally over platforms like Boardgame Arena Our show notes links to games and sources we mention in running order. Games will have their BGG entry linked to, though we recognise that is not the only source of information on games.  Games mentioned Trailblazers Monopoly Hallertau Caverna Agricola Patchwork Into the Odd Spots Gang of Dice Pictionary  Risk Can’t Stop King of Tokyo The Mind Monsdrawsity High Tide Other things mentioned Boardgame Arena Tabletop Simulator ⁠Music by Fae Spencer on Pixabay⁠ Our Socials Tim Clare Bluesky Website Ava Foxfort Bluesky Website Iain McAllister Bluesky Website

    49 min

  2. 11/28/2025

    A lazy susan of interest cakes

    Welcome to “But, Why Vikings?”. Each episode your hosts Tim Clare, Ava Foxfort, and Iain McAllister will answer a variety of tabletop related questions sent in to them by listeners. From tabletop etiquette to historical mysteries there is no question too esoteric for this group of gaming agony aunts.  In this episode Ava and Tim dive into the mail bag and come up with 2 questions from our lovely listeners. They think about hyperfixating on games and how it can affect your relationships as well as the potential benefits of gaming solo. Our show notes links to games and sources we mention in running order. Games will have their BGG entry linked to, though we recognise that is not the only source of information on games.  Games mentioned Cottage Garden Warhammer Super Mario Mage Knight Hallertau Nusjford Agricola Oranienburger Canal Le Havre Other things mentioned Monotropism Junji Ito Red Dwarf Our Socials Tim Clare Bluesky Website Ava Foxfort Bluesky Website Iain McAllister Bluesky Website

    51 min

  3. 11/14/2025

    People Can't Hear Faces

    Welcome to “But, Why Vikings?”. Each episode your hosts Tim Clare, Ava Foxfort, and Iain McAllister will answer a variety of tabletop related questions sent in to them by listeners. From tabletop etiquette to historical mysteries there is no question too esoteric for this group of gaming agony aunts.  In this episode Iain and Ava tackle questions about organizing your game collection, how to choose a game to play in the fairest way possible, and what to play when you might all be a bit knackered.  Our show notes links to games and sources we mention in running order. Games will have their BGG entry linked to, though we recognise that is not the only source of information on games.  Games mentioned Hallertau Castles of burgundy Space Alert Space Cadets Escape the Curse of the Temple Terraforming Mars Prelude Expansion Broom Service The Crew The Gang Lords of Vegas Men at Work Trailblazers Scout Ares Expedition Forest Shuffle Dartmoor Expansion Mage Knight Spirit Island Other things mentioned Kallax Gamenightpicks RPG Safety Tools - X Card Airecon ⁠Music by Fae Spencer on Pixabay⁠ Our Socials Tim Clare Bluesky Website Ava Foxfort Bluesky Website Iain McAllister Bluesky Website

    55 min

  4. 10/31/2025

    Deranged in my Promiscuity

    Welcome to the very first episode of “But, Why Vikings?”. Each episode your hosts Tim Clare, Ava Foxfort, and Iain McAllister will answer a variety of tabletop related questions sent in to them by listeners. From tabletop etiquette to historical mysteries there is no question to be esoteric for this group of gaming agony aunts.  In this first episode we talk about fiddling at the table, getting fun folks into boring themes and places to start with role-playing games. Our show notes links to games and sources we mention in running order. Games will have their BGG entry linked to, though we recognise that is not the only source of information on games.  Games mentioned Chess Through the Desert Monikers The Crack List Broom Service Twilight Imperium The Mind The Gang Oath Monopoly Connect 4 Root Concordia Vindication Lords of Waterdeep Flamecraft Kingdom Crossing Three Kingdoms Feast for Odin El Grande D&D Inspectres Blades in the Dark Ironsworn/Starforged Pendragon Lovecraftesque 2nd edition For the Queen Pathfinder Other things mentioned Cult of the Old - Monopoly Burn After Running Free RPG day Dungeons and Drag Queens Music by Fae Spencer on Pixabay Our Socials Tim Clare Bluesky Website Ava Foxfort Bluesky Website Iain McAllister Bluesky Website

    1h 34m
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Any unanswered questions at your gaming table? Ava Foxfort, Tim Clare, and Iain McAllister mull over tabletop conudrums: from etiquette at the table to recommendations, to historical research. These 3 ludological agony aunts will give your queries the attention they deserve.

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  • Creator
    Iain McAllister
  • Years Active
    2K
  • Episodes
    4
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Iain McAllister
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