• Badlands and Worse Damage
    Aug 7 2025

    In this episode of Spirited Discussion, we dig deep into the mechanics of damage in Spirit Island. We explore how it changes the way you play, what we think about it, and how important it is in every game we play! After we discuss damage, we shift our focus to badlands. What spirits benefit most from it? What do badlands do for the game? Which do you prefer? Join the discussion and see how our opinions shift from yours!

    Our Theme is Island Breeze by Simon Pettersson

    Our Discord: https://discord.gg/h8jFDTQzST



    This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit spiriteddiscussion.substack.com
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    1 hr and 46 mins
  • Interview with Spirit Island Digital's Lead Dev: MigrantP/John Arnold
    Aug 1 2025

    We sit down with lead digital developer and all around cool guy John Arnold AKA MigrantP to talk about the digital version of Spirit Island.

    Digital Version Changes: https://handelabra.helpshift.com/hc/en/3-spirit-island/faq/383-how-is-the-digital-version-different-from-the-physical-version/

    Our Theme is Island Breeze by Simon Pettersson

    Our Discord: https://discord.gg/h8jFDTQzST



    This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit spiriteddiscussion.substack.com
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    1 hr and 28 mins
  • Beast or Famine
    Jul 23 2025

    We dive deep into the Beast token! From their thematic role as untamed nature's defenders to their mechanical impact across spirits, powers, and scenarios. We touch on the spirits that use Beasts most and which powers mix with them best! Notable, events and how we play around them with Beasts in mind.

    Our Theme is Island Breeze by Simon Pettersson

    Our Discord: https://discord.gg/h8jFDTQzST



    This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit spiriteddiscussion.substack.com
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    1 hr and 38 mins
  • Power Card Bingo Second Wave #2
    Jul 16 2025

    BINGO! In this episode, Alex and Thomas dig into more randomly selected Minor and Major powers. How powerful are these cards? What situations are they useful in? Which ones are cool from the theme alone? Hope you enjoy the show!

    Our Theme is Island Breeze by Simon Pettersson

    Our Discord: https://discord.gg/h8jFDTQzST



    This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit spiriteddiscussion.substack.com
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    1 hr and 12 mins
  • Horizons of Spirit Island Review
    Jul 9 2025

    Alex and Thomas dive into this surprisingly feature packed box that was designed to get new players interested, as well as older players some fun Spirits to play with. We talk about the little things included to make this worthwhile to those who have the base game, the reason why the box exists, and the five new spirits!

    Our Theme is Island Breeze by Simon Pettersson

    Our Discord: https://discord.gg/h8jFDTQzST



    This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit spiriteddiscussion.substack.com
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    1 hr and 46 mins
  • Adversary Isolated Rule Tier List
    Jul 2 2025

    In this episode, we step back from the usual gameplay context and rank every adversary’s unique effects in a vacuum. Which adversaries have the most interesting or impactful mechanics on their own merits? Which effects feel underwhelming when stripped of escalation and scenario pressure?

    The Tier List: https://tiermaker.com/categories/board-games/spirit-island-individual-adversary-rule-difficulty-list-18358540

    Our List: https://tiermaker.com/list/board-games/spirit-island-individual-adversary-rule-difficulty-list-18358540/5282841

    Join the Discord: https://discord.gg/h8jFDTQzST

    Our Theme is Island Breeze by Simon Pettersson



    This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit spiriteddiscussion.substack.com
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    2 hrs and 4 mins
  • Heart of the Wildfire
    Jun 25 2025

    We turn up the heat and ignite a conversation around Heart of the Wildfire! We explore what makes this spirit so destructive, how to manage its collateral damage, and the unique strategies that allow it to shine without burning everything to the ground.

    Expect a breakdown of key starting powers, growth path decisions, how to pair Wildfire with other spirits, and tips for playing as and with this fiery force of nature. Whether you're a fan of fast-paced aggression or just trying to survive your teammate's blaze, this episode will be for you.

    Join the Discord: https://discord.gg/h8jFDTQzST

    Tier List for next week: https://tiermaker.com/create/spirit-island-individual-adversary-rule-difficulty-list-18358540?presentationMode=true

    Our Theme is Island Breeze by Simon Pettersson

    Gift Guide Theme:

    "Oh, Christmas Tree" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)

    Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License

    http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/



    This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit spiriteddiscussion.substack.com
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    1 hr and 34 mins
  • Power Card Bingo Second Wave #1
    Jun 18 2025

    BINGO! In this episode, Alex and Thomas dig into randomly selected Minor and Major powers. Since Thomas missed the first few Bingos, they reshuffle the decks and start fresh with new opinions. How powerful are these cards? What situations are they useful in? Which ones are cool from the theme alone? Hope you enjoy the show!

    Our Theme is Island Breeze by Simon Pettersson



    This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit spiriteddiscussion.substack.com
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    1 hr and 8 mins