RP # 031: Best UXM Dice

In this episode, we are thrilled to kick off the new year with another episode of The Reserve Pool.  There's a bit of banter about recent gaming acquisitions. Then, we look at UXM and all of our extensive testing and unveil - our top ten favorite dice from Uncanny X-Men. It's a light and fun way to start the new year! Want to correspond? mailbag@thereservepool.com. Direct link.

RP # 030: Guiding New Players

In this episode, we clarify what we're looking for with new features.  There's a bit of banter about recent gaming activities.Dave and Evan continue with mail and consider Ant Man's global and the value of alternate art cards. Our feature topic - a look at how new players can get started and how existing players can help to guide new players through the early parts of the game. Want to correspond? mailbag@thereservepool.com. Direct Link.

RP # 029: I Need A Hero

In this episode, a lot is going on. Dave and Evan catch up on the backlog of mail and announce some new features that will be coming to the site soon. Then we look at a new mechanism for Uncanny X-Men Dice Masters - Heroic Characters. What works, what doesn't, and everything in between - we'll discuss that within. Want to correspond? mailbag@thereservepool.com. Direct link.

RP # 028: Archvillains!

In this episode, Dave and Evan return from the holiday to read a bit of your mail - among other topics, should you feel OK about selling things? We give our thoughts. Then we look at a new mechanism for Uncanny X-Men Dice Masters - Archvillains. What works, what doesn't, and everything in between - we'll discuss that within. Want to correspond? mailbag@thereservepool.com. Direct Link.

RP # 027: Villains, Then & Now

In this episode, Dave and Evan announce the contest winners for the recent drawing. Who will win? Find out! Then, we look at the progression of villains from Avengers vs. X-Men through Uncanny X-Men. What themes are prevalent? Give it a listen. Want to correspond? mailbag@thereservepool.com. Direct link.

RP # 026: Actions, Actions, and More Actions!

In this episode, we have a little back-and-forth about the starter sets and our very first impressions of them. Then, we have a deeper discussion around the basic actions this time around - what we like, what we don't, and if we think they're overall more usable in this set. Want to correspond? mailbag@thereservepool.com. Direct link.

RP # 025: Rampant Speculation

In this episode, recorded before the pre-orders shipped for Uncanny X-Men, we speculate about the characters and factions that are a possibility in Age of Ultron. More spoilers are out there, and they indicate that we could see some cool new stuff. Plus, we look at some news - one item still relevant and the other about how we should lay off of board game companies because customs issues impact EVERYONE, not just WizKids. Want to correspond? mailbag@thereservepool.com. Direct link.