by Hawkdove
Hawkdove is about games: card games, war games, board games, video games, table top role playing, and whatever comes next. We're ready to dig into strategy, style, and novelty across these mediums. We are Magic: the Gathering players at heart but we'll play everything or die trying. Visit our website for articles and more: https://www.hawkdove.io/
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February 28, 2026
<p>Episode 013: Compile - A Lane Battler Deep Dive</p> <p>In this episode, Steve and Brandon dive into their thoughts about Compile, a lane battler deck mashup card game that has captured their attention. They compare it to Magic the Gathering and discuss its unique mechanics and protocols in detail.</p> <p>TIMESTAMPS:</p> <p>(00:00) Welcome back and introduction<br /> (05:26) Why Compile feels like Magic the Gathering<br /> (14:06) Unpacking protocol names and concepts<br /> (27:27) Mastering drafting strategy for competitive gameplay<br /> (34:28) Building a tier list for top protocols<br /> (46:11) Revealing favorite card combos and strategic insights<br /> (54:07) Planning tournaments and future directions</p> <p>RESOURCES:</p> <p>Games Mentioned: Compile, Magic the Gathering, Pillars of Fate, Land Air & Sea, Smash Up, Spirit Island<br /> Publishers/Designers: Michael Yang, IV Studios</p> <p>NEXT EPISODE PREVIEW:</p> <p>The hosts plan to discuss their upcoming tournament for Compile, exploring unique combinations of protocols and sharing insights from competitive play.</p> <p>Thanks for tuning in!</p>
September 21, 2025
<h1>Episode 012: Diplomacy - International Intrigue and Board Game Betrayal</h1> <p>Welcome back to the podcast! After a long hiatus since spring 2025, hosts Steve and Brandon dive deep into the classic 1957 strategy game Diplomacy - a seven-player game of international intrigue set in the run up to World War I. Steve shares his firsthand experience playing his first postal game of Diplomacy, complete with alliances, betrayals, and the complex web of negotiations that make this game legendary among strategy gamers.</p> <p>From Gen Con 2025 discoveries to the brutal realities of playing as England in a game where binding agreements are non-binding, this episode explores what makes Diplomacy both fascinating and frustrating after nearly 70 years.</p> <p class="whitespace-normal break-words">TIMESTAMPS:</p> <p class="whitespace-normal break-words">(00:00) Welcome back and fall vibes</p> <p class="whitespace-normal break-words">(02:30) Gen Con 2025 recap</p> <p class="whitespace-normal break-words">(08:45) Gen Con collectibles culture</p> <p class="whitespace-normal break-words">(12:15) Tournament experiences</p> <p class="whitespace-normal break-words">(14:30) Introduction to Diplomacy</p> <p class="whitespace-normal break-words">(17:00) Playing Diplomacy by mail</p> <p class="whitespace-normal break-words">(22:30) Game mechanics deep dive</p> <p class="whitespace-normal break-words">(28:15) Communication and press levels</p> <p class="whitespace-normal break-words">(32:45) Victory conditions and stalemate lines</p> <p class="whitespace-normal break-words">(38:00) Steve's England campaign</p> <p class="whitespace-normal break-words">(44:30) Current game state analysis</p> <p class="whitespace-normal break-words">(50:15) Strategic positioning and predictions</p> <p class="whitespace-normal break-words">(55:45) Mid-game dynamics</p> <p class="whitespace-normal break-words">(60:30) Diplomacy's enduring appeal</p> <p class="whitespace-normal break-words">(65:00) Looking ahead</p> <p class="whitespace-normal break-words">(67:30) Transition to D&D discussion</p> <p>RESOURCES:</p> <p>Follow Steve's Diplomacy game progress: https://www.backstabbr.com/sandbox/Diplomacy-2025/5200348763258880</p> <p>Games Mentioned: Diplomacy, Hive, Tak, Compile, Spirit Island, Dominion</p> <p>NEXT EPISODE PREVIEW:</p> <p>The hosts dive into their ongoing D&D campaign, mini painting, and why tabletop RPGs might represent the ultimate "hearth element" in gaming.</p> <p>Thanks to our two and a half loyal listeners! We'll catch you next time.</p>
January 20, 2025
<p>Brandon and Steve have a loose, lighthearted chat about that last few months of random gaming experinces including: Magic, leaving Magic, coming back to Magic, Spirit Island, Arcs, Smash Up, Twilight Imperium, Balatro, Baldur's Gate 3, Factorio. All this followed by an introduction to Brandon's latest project.</p>
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Hawkdove is about games: card games, war games, board games, video games, table top role playing, and whatever comes next. We're ready to dig into strategy, style, and novelty across these mediums. We are Magic: the Gathering players at heart but we'll play everything or die trying.
Visit our website for articles and more: https://www.hawkdove.io/
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