Victory in Reach
By Jon-Joe Edwards, Oliver Lipton, Francis Snyder
Each episode will take us through a single Fate and see us discuss, debate, and argue the Fate's strategies, strengths, and weaknesses. Battles will be waged and captives will be taken. Our ultimate goal: to explore, to teach, and to give a glimpse into the wealth of opportunity and strategic depth the Blighted Reach campaign has to offer.
We're Going Beyond the Reach! (Interview with Cole Wehrle)
And just when you thought their ships had disappeared behind that moon, your radar beeps to let you know: The Void Chroniclers have returned! There's something out Beyond the Reach, and we have to know what.
A new kickstarter campaign for a new Arcs expansion has appeared, and to learn more we met with Cole Wehrle himself. Join us as we ask him what we can expect from the new content, which fate is objectively the best, and more!
Beyond the Reach is crowdfunding until end of April! You can back it here: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/colewehrle/arcs-beyond-the-reach
The Hegemon
My lord, we've cleansed the planet of all life forms. The whole planet has become a blank canvas in the name of your glory. What shall we do with it? Oh, another banner? Brilliant idea as always my lord.
In this episode of Victory in Reach, we're ranting about The Hegemon with special guests Kolt (arsenicandoldmice) and Sam (purplepotato). Original guide by Kolt and Sam here: https://boardgamegeek.com/thread/3461404/a-void-chroniclers-guide-to-the-hegemon
The Survivalist
The trick to being a good doomsday prepper is to endure as many doomsdays as possible. 3 a week is pretty good. In Today's episode we're joined by Ray aka Decoy to talk about The Survivalist!
Original guide by Ray here: https://boardgamegeek.com/thread/3522217/a-void-chroniclers-guide-to-the-survivalist
The Partisan
If we're ranking the fates by Twitter followers, this one is top tier for sure. Today we're joined by Dan aka Salo to talk about The Partisan!
Original Guide by Dan here: https://boardgamegeek.com/thread/3517302/a-void-chroniclers-guide-to-the-partisan
The Judge
Justice is about fairness: that's why I hit everyone with the same size gavel. Today we're joined again by Skwidmark/Mark Overstreet to talk about the Judge!
Original guide by Mark here: https://boardgamegeek.com/thread/3493471/a-void-chroniclers-guide-to-the-judge
The Founder
In this never-before-seen podcast concept, three guys talk about socialism for two hours. Today we're joined by Wyatt Paulson to talk about The Founder!
Original guide by Wyatt here: https://boardgamegeek.com/thread/3517422/a-void-chronicler-s-guide-to-the-founder
The Planet Breaker
When all you have is a Planet Hammer... Today we're joined by Cole (not that one) to talk about the Planet Breaker!
Original guide by Cole here: https://boardgamegeek.com/thread/3518298/a-void-chroniclers-guide-to-the-planet-breaker
The Pathfinder
Remember, the portal is always in the last place you look. Today we're joined by Dan (aka Salo) to talk about the Pathfinder!
Original guide by Dan here: https://boardgamegeek.com/thread/3489162/a-void-chroniclers-guide-to-the-pathfinder
The Warden (and Tournament Talk)
What's your favorite thing about Feudalism? Mine is lording over the peasants. Today we're talking The Warden!
We also take some time at the start of the episode to discuss the Romp / Leder Games test tournament and what it means for the potential of an Arcs competitive scene.
Original Warden Guide by Jon-Joe here: https://boardgamegeek.com/thread/3484110/a-void-chroniclers-guide-to-the-warden
The Pirate
I'm all about equality. Rich, poor, Imperial, Outlaw, free, it doesn't matter to me, I'll steal from anyone. Today we're joined by Colin aka SmokeyChan to talk about The Pirate!
Original guide by Colin here: https://boardgamegeek.com/thread/3481548/a-void-chroniclers-guide-to-the-pirate
The Overlord
I mean, sure, "rule through fear alone" sounds bad when you say it out of context, but at least they're not one of those politicians who'll say anything to get elected, right? Today we're joined by Luke Bentz aka Monte to talk about the Overlord!
Original guide by Luke here: https://boardgamegeek.com/thread/3477308/a-void-chroniclers-guide-to-overlord
The Redeemer
I love Relics. I love the smashing sound they make when I throw them in the Neutrino Smasher. Today we're talking about the Redeemer, featuring Kolt!
Original guide by Kolt here: https://boardgamegeek.com/thread/3475485/a-void-chroniclers-guide-to-redeemer
The Caretaker
These are my pet rocks. I love them and they teach me ancient knowledge, and in exchange I feed them your friends. Today we're joined by Gerrit aka Trenzelore to talk about the Caretaker!
Original guide by Gerrit here: https://boardgamegeek.com/thread/3457463/a-void-chroniclers-guide-to-the-caretaker
The Conspirator
Lesson 1: anytime your opponents do anything, wring your hands together and whisper "it's all going according to plan." Join us as we talk about the Conspirator!
Original guide by Francis here: https://boardgamegeek.com/thread/3467021/a-void-chroniclers-guide-to-conspirator
The Advocate
You keep saying "Guild Simp" like it's a bad thing. Join Francis and Oliver as they talk about the Advocate!
Original guide by Oliver / Insolent Noisemaker here: https://boardgamegeek.com/thread/3443509/the-void-chroniclers-guide-to-the-advocate
The Guardian
"Look buddy, I know climate change is an existential threat and I should have bought the electric ships but look, there's this guy and he's calling himself the Planet Breaker and if I don't get over to that planet right now... I know, I know, but listen..."
Today we're joined by Mark Overstreet aka Skwidmark to talk about The Guardian!
The Blight Speaker
The fungi have been speaking to me and they're telling me how delicious you look. We're joined this week by Kolt Bode aka Arsenic to talk about The Blight Speaker!
Original Void Chronicler guide by Kolt here: https://boardgamegeek.com/thread/3377854/a-void-chronicler-s-guide-to-the-blight-speaker
The Gate Wraith
"So, tell me, are the-" *checks notes* "'undead husts of your slain enemies' ships pouring through the holes in time and space' in the room with us right now?" Today we're joined by Gurnapster (aka Wyatt Paulson) to talk about the Gate Wraith!
Original guide by Gurnapster here: https://boardgamegeek.com/thread/3426284/a-void-chroniclers-guide-to-the-gate-wraith
The Believer
Excuse me, my friend. Have you heard the good news about this adorable little alien I found? Look at them! Feel their soft fur! Let them live in your heart. Join us in this episode as we are joined by Colin aka Smokey-Chan to talk about The Believer!
Original guide by Smokey-Chan here: https://boardgamegeek.com/thread/3394329/a-void-chroniclers-guide-to-the-believer
How Arcs Tells a Story (Holiday Special)
If you're going to get slaughtered in space by a capitalist-turned-space-ghost, may as well get a good story out of it. We're taking a bit of a break for the holidays and pausing our regular episodes, but Oliver and Jon-Joe still found time to sit and chat about Arcs' ability to tell exciting stories and why we think it makes the game so special.
We'll be back with more guide episodes in 2025!
The Peacekeeper
There's only one way to end the cycle of violence: give me all the guns. We're joined this week by Skwidmark / Mark Overstreet, host of the Gettin' Gamey podcast, to talk about the Peacekeeper!
Original Void Chronicler guide written by Mark here: https://boardgamegeek.com/thread/3355715/a-void-chroniclers-guide-to-the-peacekeeper
The Magnate
How many resources do I need before I can use them as a swimming pool? Join us today as we talk about the Magnate!
Original guide written by Jon-Joe Edwards here: https://boardgamegeek.com/thread/3345245/a-void-chroniclers-guide-to-the-magnate
The Pacifist
You're filled with an overwhelming love for all creatures throughout the universe. You don't know where this feeling came from and you really wish it would go away so you can get back to your space colonialism. Today we're talking about The Pacifist!
Original guide by Oliver Lipton here: https://boardgamegeek.com/thread/3348381/a-void-chroniclers-guide-to-the-pacifist
The Admiral
I've got a clever plan to rebuild the Empire in my image and that plan is gun. Today we're talking about the Admiral!
Join us in welcoming Kolt Bode (aka arsenicandoldmice), who wrote the original Void Chronicler Guide for the Admiral here: https://boardgamegeek.com/thread/3332175/a-void-chroniclers-guide-to-the-admiral
The Naturalist
Why was the Blight so good at parties? It's because he was such a fun member of High Blight Society! Join us as we talk about the Naturalist!
Original Void Chronicler's Guide by Oliver Lipton / Insolent Noisemaker: https://boardgamegeek.com/thread/3331117/a-void-chroniclers-guide-to-the-naturalist
The Steward
If you want to run an Empire, the first thing you need is a firm handshake. Join us as we talk through the first of the Fate guides with the Steward!
Original Void Chronicler's Guide by Francis Snyder: https://boardgamegeek.com/thread/3329551/a-void-chronicler-s-guide-to-the-steward
Intro to The Blighted Reach Campaign
In this final episode before we get into the guides proper, join us as we break down how Arcs works and what makes the campaign so unique.
Featuring Jon-Joe Edwards, Oliver Lipton, and Francis Snyder. Episode edited by Francis Snyder.
Welcome
Welcome to Victory in Reach! In this introductory episode, we talk a little bit about Arcs, why we like it enough to make a podcast about it, and what you can expect from our future episodes.
Your hosts are Jon-Joe Edwards, Francis Snyder, and Oliver Lipton
Music by Francis Snyder
Episode Edited by Oliver Lipton