209: Chants of Sennaar (with Travis Colenutt - Left Behind Game Club) - Tales from the Backlog

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Join Dave and guest Travis Colenutt on their language-learning journey up the tower in Chants of Sennaar (Rundisc, Focus Entertainment, 2023). What do our languages say about our culture, and how can learning another language change the way we see the world? All of this and more in the discussion!

Guest info: Travis Colenutt (he/him)

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TIMESTAMPS

0:00 Title Card
0:21 Introductions
4:53 Why Did We Play Chants of Sennaar?
9:50 Top-Level Thoughts About Chants of Sennaar
16:06 Story and Language Learning Setup
28:00 Using Language to Make Progress
33:40 Learning About Culture Via Languages
39:04 Making Connections Via Languages
48:02 Stealth In My Puzzle Game?
53:58 Visuals, Music and Sound
1:08:31 Do We Recommend?
1:11:17 Left Behind Game Club
1:15:10 Spoiler Wall & Patron Thank-Yous
1:17:34 Spoilers- The Devotees & Warriors
1:40:05 Spoilers- The Bards & Alchemists
1:55:32 Spoilers- The Anchorites & Ending

Music used in the episode is credited to Thomas Brunet. Tracks used: The Call, Out of the Cavern and into the Light, Catch Me!, Envers, Bonds Reforged

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Cover art by Jack Allen- find him at https://linktr.ee/JackAllenCaricatures

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