RDTN Episode 302: General Orders WWII and Eight Five-Minute Game Reviews

Episode 302 packs a broad stack of tabletop titles into one show: a discussion of General Orders WWII, followed by eight five-minute game segments and a solo review from Marty. The short format is the organizing idea here. Instead of giving each title a full-length discussion, the hosts keep the pace moving and leave listeners with a quick introduction to a varied group of games.

A main feature and a rapid-fire lineup

The episode’s schedule gives General Orders WWII the longest game-focused slot, beginning at 00:22:38. That makes it the natural starting point for anyone choosing a single discussion to hear in full. The source doesn’t describe the game’s rules or the hosts’ specific opinions, so listeners looking for a verdict on how it plays will need to hear the segment itself.

After that feature, the show switches gears. At 00:36:28, the “Five Minute” section begins, with short entries for Robo Rally, Dogfight!, Rome in a Day, Romi Rami, Cosmoctopus, Tiger & Dragon, Scope U-Boot, and Ashes: Red Rains. The range of titles makes this part of the episode useful for listeners deciding which games they’d like to investigate further. Each segment has its own timestamp, so it’s easy to jump straight to a familiar title or sample the whole run.

There’s a practical trade-off to this brisk approach: five minutes can introduce a game and capture an initial impression, but it leaves limited room for a detailed account of setup, turn structure, or how a game changes over repeated plays. The show’s listing doesn’t provide those details in writing. Treat the short entries as a way to find out which conversations catch your interest, then use the links and the audio to follow up.

Finding the games in the episode

The timed list is particularly handy because it puts a clear route through the show at each title. Robo Rally starts at 00:37:15, followed by Dogfight! at 00:43:32 and Rome in a Day at 00:49:48. Romi Rami comes next at 00:54:33. Those early stops give the rapid-fire section a simple rhythm: pick a title, listen for a few minutes, and move on when you’re ready.

The second half of the lineup begins with Cosmoctopus at 00:59:12. At 01:05:02, the hosts turn to Tiger & Dragon, then discuss Scope U-Boot at 01:10:23. The final listed game is Ashes: Red Rains, beginning at 01:16:31.

For tabletop fans browsing by mood or collection, that variety is a useful feature of the episode. The list moves across different titles without asking listeners to commit to a long review of each one. It also gives game groups a ready-made set of names to compare after listening: which game sounds worth bringing to the table, which merits a longer rules explanation, and which one would benefit from a full review?

Show notes and sponsor mentions

The opening stretch includes an introduction at 00:00:00, “All Blown Up Sir” at 00:06:15, an E-Win Game Chair mention at 00:08:56, and “Repeat Corner” at 00:16:20. The schedule also lists Portal Games at 00:21:25 and Miniature Market at 00:35:12. Near the end, there’s a Game Toppers LLC mention at 01:21:53, before the outro at 01:24:34.

The episode description also shares an E-Win link and says listeners can use the code RDTN for 30% off. The hosts’ note about the introduction adds a little behind-the-scenes context: Vanessa read a supplied opening that announced the featured game and the eight short discussions. The writers admit the wording was awkward as a straight read, since the usual introduction would list the games themselves.

For listeners, the clearest way into Episode 302 is to start with General Orders WWII for the main game discussion, then use the timestamps to sample the eight short entries. The show’s compact format makes the lineup easy to explore; the individual segments are the place to hear what the hosts actually thought.