Episodes

  • Dune: Imperium - Episode 4: Additional Information
    Nov 26 2024

    With this episode, it goes over the additional information for the game that we pulled from the rulebooks. We will also provide the FAQ for the game so that people can engage in cross-referencing when needed. So with that said, we hope you enjoy this series and we look forward to you returning to learn about the variants of chess that we cover in this series.

    https://d19y2ttatozxjp.cloudfront.net/pdfs/DUNE_IMPERIUM_FAQ_23-12-19.pdf


    Credits

    Writer - Bradley P. Thomas

    Producer - Bradley P. Thomas

    Voice Talent – ElevenLabs: Taylor

    Editor - Bradley P. Thomas


    Copyright Disclaimer: Copyright Disclaimer under section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for “fair use” for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, education, and research. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statute that might otherwise be infringing. Non-profit, educational, or personal use tips the balance in favor of fair use.

    https://www.copyright.gov/legislation/dmca.pdf

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    32 mins
  • Dune: Imperium - Episode 3: Solo, Two-Player, and Six-Player Versions
    Nov 19 2024

    With this episode, it goes over the solo, two-player, and six-player versions of Dune: Imperium. So instead of playing with three to five players, which is recommended, one, two, and six players are able to engage in gameplay although with some needed variants. With the one- and two-player versions of the game, the House Hagal cards are to be used to take-on the role of the absent player(s). With the six-player version, the players are to form two teams, basically pitting Paul Atreides against Shaddam Corrino IV. So with that said, we hope you enjoy this series and we look forward to you returning to learn about the variants of chess that we cover in this series.


    Credits

    Writer - Bradley P. Thomas

    Producer - Bradley P. Thomas

    Voice Talent – ElevenLabs: Taylor

    Editor - Bradley P. Thomas


    Copyright Disclaimer: Copyright Disclaimer under section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for “fair use” for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, education, and research. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statute that might otherwise be infringing. Non-profit, educational, or personal use tips the balance in favor of fair use.

    https://www.copyright.gov/legislation/dmca.pdf

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    51 mins
  • Dune: Imperium - Episode 2: Expansions
    Nov 12 2024

    With this episode, it goes over the expansions for that of Dune: Imperium. It goes over Rise of Ix, Immortality, and CHOAM Module. It also touches upon how to use these expansions in both the base game and Uprising. So with that said, we hope you enjoy this series and we look forward to you returning to learn about the variants of chess that we cover in this series.


    Credits

    Writer - Bradley P. Thomas

    Producer - Bradley P. Thomas

    Voice Talent – ElevenLabs: Taylor

    Editor - Bradley P. Thomas


    Copyright Disclaimer: Copyright Disclaimer under section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for “fair use” for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, education, and research. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statute that might otherwise be infringing. Non-profit, educational, or personal use tips the balance in favor of fair use.

    https://www.copyright.gov/legislation/dmca.pdf

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    24 mins
  • Dune: Imperium: Episode 1 - The Base Game and Uprising
    Nov 5 2024

    With this episode, it is the initial episode on our series pertaining to that of Dune: Imperium. It goes over the base game as well as the standalone version of the game known as Uprising. So with that said, we hope you enjoy this series and we look forward to you returning to learn about the variants of chess that we cover in this series.


    Credits

    Writer - Bradley P. Thomas

    Producer - Bradley P. Thomas

    Voice Talent – ElevenLabs: Taylor

    Editor - Bradley P. Thomas


    Copyright Disclaimer: Copyright Disclaimer under section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for “fair use” for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, education, and research. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statute that might otherwise be infringing. Non-profit, educational, or personal use tips the balance in favor of fair use.

    https://www.copyright.gov/legislation/dmca.pdf

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    46 mins
  • Go: Episode 2 - Tournaments
    Oct 29 2024

    With this episode, it goes over the tournament rules that exist for that of Go. With the rules that we used to help write this episode, we obtained online and they might be different then what you are familiar with so make sure you know which rules are in place whenever you signup for a given chess competition. With that said, happy gaming.


    Credits

    Writer - Bradley P. Thomas

    Producer - Bradley P. Thomas

    Voice Talent – ElevenLabs: Taylor, ElevenLabs: Jack, ElevenLabs: Hades

    Editor - Bradley P. Thomas


    Copyright Disclaimer: Copyright Disclaimer under section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for “fair use” for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, education, and research. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statute that might otherwise be infringing. Non-profit, educational, or personal use tips the balance in favor of fair use.

    ⁠https://www.copyright.gov/legislation/dmca.pdf

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    46 mins
  • Go: Episode 1 - The Essentials
    Oct 22 2024

    With this episode, it is the initial episode on our two-part series pertaining to that of Go. It goes over a little bit of the history of the game followed by going over the game mechanics. This series can also be seen as a companion to our series pertaining to that of chess. They’re both strategy games that see popularity within their given spheres of play. Just the means of winning will vary due to the initial objective of each game. So with that said, we hope you enjoy and as always, happy gaming.

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    26 mins
  • Chess: Episode 21 - Shatar
    Oct 15 2024

    With this episode, it goes over the version of chess that is known as shatar and it originated from the country of Mongolia. With the pieces that are used in this version of the game are more representative of their real life counterparts instead of being abstractions as seen with most other versions of the game. So with that said, we hope you enjoy.


    Credits

    Writer - Bradley P. Thomas

    Producer - Bradley P. Thomas

    Voice Talent - ElevenLabs: Taylor

    Editor - Bradley P. Thomas


    Copyright Disclaimer: Copyright Disclaimer under section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for “fair use” for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, education, and research. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statute that might otherwise be infringing. Non-profit, educational, or personal use tips the balance in favor of fair use.

    ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.copyright.gov/legislation/dmca.pdf

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    8 mins
  • Chess: Episode 20 - Co Tu Lenh
    Oct 8 2024

    With this episode, it goes over the version of chess that is known as co tu lenh and it originated from the country of Vietnam. This version of the game was developed by Hải Quý Nguyễn and is basically an undated version of the game as a means incorporating modern weapons of war instead of using ancient weapons of war as seen with older versions of chess. So with that said, we hope you enjoy.


    Credits

    Writer - Bradley P. Thomas

    Producer - Bradley P. Thomas

    Voice Talent - ElevenLabs: Taylor

    Editor - Bradley P. Thomas


    Copyright Disclaimer: Copyright Disclaimer under section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for “fair use” for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, education, and research. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statute that might otherwise be infringing. Non-profit, educational, or personal use tips the balance in favor of fair use.

    ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.copyright.gov/legislation/dmca.pdf

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    13 mins