Strange Assembly - Legend of the Five Rings

We ruminate on the end of Legend of the Five Rings: The Card Game.

Chris and Slaven discuss the Lion, Phoenix, Scorpion, and Unicorn schools presented in the Legend of the Five Rings Roleplaying core book.

Chris and Slaven discuss the Crab, Crane, and Dragon schools presented in the Legend of the Five Rings Roleplaying core book.

Chris and Slaven talk about tips and techniques to use when being the GM for a game of Legend of the Five Rings Roleplaying for newer players.

Chris, Jay, and Mike look back at the best games of 2017 and the best games (we've played so far) of 2018, and hand out the Strange Assembly Game of the Year awards.

Chris and Jay discuss the new Legend of the Five Rings Roleplaying game from Fantasy Flight Games.

Chris and Jay discuss the new L5R novella, Whispers of Shadow and Steel, and the story choices for the 2018 Winter Court World Championships.

Chris and Jay kick off our look at Gen Con 2018, focusing on Vampire: the Masquerade 5E, the Legend of the Five Rings LCG and RPG, and X-Wing.

Chris, Jay, and Mike review the Legend of the Five Rings novella, The Sword and the Spirits. Plus revisiting the restricted list and looking ahead to the elemental cycle.

Chris, Jay, and Mike discuss recent news from the Legend of the Five Rings LCG. That mostly means the restricted list, but also the departure of Katrina Ostrander, the new multiplayer beta, and the release dates for the elemental cycle.

Chris and Jay go card-by-card through Disciples of the Void, the first Clan Pack for the Legend of the Five Rings LCG. Plus discussion of recent story developments and the announcement of the Elemental Cycle.

Chris, Jay, and Mike discuss the state of the Legend of the Five Rings LCG so far, the state of the story so far, and the first Disciples of the Void previews.

Chris and Jay report on PAX Unplugged 2017, including over a dozen interviews. Games covered include Legend of the Five Rings, Vampire: The Masquerade, Biblios, Grimmerspace, Farlight, Sa Na Ichi, Total Party Kill, Catan, The World Turned Upside Down, Numenera, DnD, Civilization: New Dawn, Sorcerer, AEGIS, Millenium Blades, Exceed, Hand of Fate Ordeals, Mistborn House War, Set A Watch, Showdown, King's Armory, Super Mario Level Up, Codenames, Thing, and Clockwork Dominion.

Chris and Mike give their card-by-card thoughts on the first two Dynasty Packs for the Legend of the Five Rings LCG - Tears of Amaterasu and For Honor and Glory.

We wrap up our card-by-card review of the core set of the Legend of the Five Rings LCG. In this episode, Chris, Jay, and Mike cover Phoenix, Scorpion, and what's wrong with Unicorn.

We continue our card-by-card review of the core set of the Legend of the Five Rings LCG. In this episode, Chris, Jay, and Mike cover Dragon and Lion.

We continue our card-by-card review of the core set of the Legend of the Five Rings LCG. In this episode, Chris, Jay, and Mike cover Crab and Crane.

We go back to basics with the start of our card-by-card review of the core set of the Legend of the Five Rings LCG. In this episode, Chris, Jay, and Mike cover provinces and neutral cards.

Live recordings of Legend of the Five Rings content from Gen Con 50, Mike's L5R Gen Con experience, the L5R LCG launch parties, and the "six packs in six weeks" announcement about the Imperial Cycle of Dynasty Packs.

With Jack Vasel Memorial Fund Auction winner Roy, we cover the launch of the new Legend of the Five Rings LCG at Gen Con 50.

GenCon 50! Chris and Jay take one last look at the L5R LCG story and the Gen Con tournaments before the big release is upon us.

Chris and Jay discuss the the Phoenix Clan fiction, Risen from the Flames, marking the return of Robert "Spooky" Denton to L5R writing. Plus recent previews.

Chris and Jay discuss the L5R LCG Crab story and previews. Plus free Classic Legend of the Five Rings history lessons!

Chris and Mike discuss the L5R LCG Dragon Clan previews, the announcement of the Genesys System (aka, the rules for the L5R RPG 4th edition), and some semi-dead customizable card games.

Chris and Jay discuss the L5R LCG Lion previews from 6/13/17. No tangents this time!

Chris and Jay discuss the L5R LCG Crane previews and Lion story. Plus GenCon, Marvel, anime, and ever more tangents!

Chris and Jay discuss the first L5R LCG fiction, the FFG livesream, and the Crane video. Plus Chris gives some thoughts on judging Otomo Courtiers by their apperance.

Chris and guest host April Vincenti discuss the May 10, 2017 Banzai preview article about the Legend of the Five Rings LCG.

Chris and Jay react to the latest new from Fantasy Flight Games on the Legend of the Five Rings LCG (unclaimed Rings, conflict phase timing, the Imperial Favor), plus the product contents description released by a Spanish distributor.

Chris and Jay react to the new (4-26-17) information on the L5R LCG, including holdings, unique characters, and dynasty/draw phase information.

Chris and Jay break down the April reveal of the upcoming Legend of the Five Rings LCG.

Chris and Jay discuss recents reports on the upcoming Legend of the Five Rings: The Card Game, including seeming confirmation that there will be seven factions, and contradictory reports on the status of the story.

Chris is joined by the final AEG-era Legend of the Five Rings lead designer, Bryan Reese, in this giant-size interview episode.

Chris and Jay team up for the big 2-0-0. We look ahead to the new L5R, bemoan collectible games, discuss gender roles and children's toys, and review five more games - Guilds of London, Pillars of the Earth, Cuisine A La Card, Wasabi, and Hey Waiter.

Chris and Jay welcome L5R Continuity Editor and Story Team member Fred Wan back onto the podcast to give some final thoughts on the AEG era of Legend of the Five Rings.

Legend of the Five Rings Continuity Editor/Narrative Director Fred Wan shares his thoughts on L5R in the wake of the brand's sale to Fantasy Flight Games.

Chris and Jay react to the surprise purchase of the Legend of the Five Rings brand by Fantasy Flight Games.

Jay and Mike discuss their GenCon 2015 experiences.

Guest Chris Medico joins us for a detailed review of the Thunderous Acclaim expansion for the Legend of the Five Rings CCG.

Chris and L5R Lead Designer Bryan Reese discuss the basic design process for L5R arcs, sets, and cards.

Chris and L5R Continuity Editor Fred Wan discuss the nature of the Scorpion Clan and the Agasha's defection to the Phoenix.

Chris and Jay discuss the Paths recently laid out for the Legend of the Five Rings Clans. What will they choose? What should they choose?

Chris and Jay discuss the Paths recently laid out for the Legend of the Five Rings Clans. What will they choose? What should they choose?

Chris and Jon Palmer review the new Twenty Festivals base set for the Legend of the Five Rings CCG.

L5R Story Team members Fred Wan and Robert Denton drop by to talk about the upcoming L5R interactive novel, Winter Court IV, and the intersection between the two. Then, live (on tape delay) Chris and Jay get to make a choice affecting the novel. Plus Fred has to answer some questions about the significance of the 2014 Kotei choices.

Brought to you by the Jack Vasel Memorial Fund charity auction, it's the Legend of the Five Rings new player spectacular! Chris and special guest host Jeremiah Roy are joined by an all-star cast from all of the L5R clans.

Chris and Jay talk about the 2015 Knoxville Kotei and Winter Court 4.

Live from the Legend of the Five Rings Kotei in Knoxville on March 7, 2015.

Legend of the Five Rings enters 2015 with the selection of a new Emperor, a new Kotei season, and a new core set.

Chris and repeat guest James Donnithorne-Tait discuss all things L5R as we move into 2015.