RDTN Episode 317 Covers Printing Press, Imperium Horizons and More

RDTN Episode 317 is a varied tabletop conversation, moving from Glory Days and Star Wars Unlimited to new game discussions that include Printing Press, Xylotar, Imperium Horizons and Alpujarras. The timestamped rundown makes it easy to jump between subjects, while the hosts’ stated approach gives listeners a useful sense of what shapes their opinions: how well a game meets its goals for its intended audience.

A show built around different kinds of play

The episode opens with an introduction before turning to Glory Days at 00:01:02. A vacation report follows at 00:08:12, with Star Wars Unlimited at 00:13:45 and Taste Buds at 00:19:30. That mix gives the conversation room for both tabletop subjects and other parts of the hosts’ recent listening and playing lives.

For people browsing the episode, the timestamps are more than a table of contents. They offer a quick way to find the game or segment that catches your interest, whether you want to hear about a familiar title, check out a game that’s new to you, or follow the hosts’ broader conversation. The episode’s structure also makes it approachable as a sampler: listeners can start with one topic and decide whether to stay for the next.

Printing Press, Xylotar and a look back

After a Miniature Market mention at 00:24:29, the hosts turn to Printing Press at 00:26:40. The episode also includes a segment on the 2015 Game of the Year, beginning at 00:33:40. That retrospective creates a natural point of comparison with the newer titles elsewhere in the rundown: what listeners value in a game can be considered across different releases and play experiences, even when the episode’s outline doesn’t spell out the discussion’s conclusions.

Game Toppers LLC appears at 00:43:09, followed by Xylotar at 00:45:18. These segments sit close together, but the timestamps let listeners go straight to either one. Xylotar is one of several named games in the episode, alongside Printing Press, Imperium Horizons and Alpujarras. The rundown establishes what the hosts cover without supplying player counts, play times, designers, prices or detailed rules, so those particulars are best checked in the linked listings or the discussion itself.

Imperium Horizons and Alpujarras round out the lineup

At 00:52:18, the show moves to Imperium Horizons. The hosts then mention Portal Games at 01:11:02, with Alpujarras beginning at 01:13:10. The outro starts at 01:19:00. Together, those markers give the episode a clear path through several game-focused conversations, with enough detail for listeners to find the sections they came for without having to guess where each begins.

The supplied links point directly to the referenced listings and publisher shop: Printing Press, Imperium Horizons, Alpujarras and Portal Games. The rundown also links to Miniature Market and Game Toppers LLC.

What the hosts consider when reviewing games

The hosts describe a review approach that starts with audience and intent. They try to judge whether a game accomplishes what it sets out to do, with strategy, family friendliness and replayability named as possible goals. That framing matters because a game’s appeal depends on what players want from the table. A group looking for a demanding strategic experience may assess a title differently from a family seeking a welcoming game night, and replay value can matter more to some collections than others.

They also point to complexity, duration and enjoyment as parts of their perspective, with comparisons to similar games helping potential players place a title against experiences they already know. Those are practical questions for anyone deciding whether a game fits their group: how much attention does it ask for, how long might a session feel, and does its particular style sound like fun? The episode rundown doesn’t give specific answers for each title, but it does make clear that these considerations shape the hosts’ general way of discussing games.

That approach keeps the focus on fit rather than a single measure of quality. A review can help a listener think through what they enjoy and what their group is ready to play, then weigh those preferences against the game under discussion. Episode 317 offers several starting points, from Glory Days through the later conversations about Xylotar, Imperium Horizons and Alpujarras. Its timestamped format makes it straightforward to explore the titles that matter most to you and hear how the hosts approach their impressions.

The hosts close by thanking listeners and welcoming feedback. For anyone choosing a section to start with, the game timestamps offer the simplest route: pick a title that interests you, listen in, and use the discussion to decide whether it deserves a closer look.