Card Talk: Recent Episodes
David Walsh & Grant Thompson
Dave Walsh, Grant Thompson and Ted Banach spend a few minutes each podcast discussing the cards from Lord of the Rings: The Card Game by Fantasy Flight Games.
A generic card for side quest decks, primarily.
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Oh man! Does this card remind you of Sigourney Weaver or Phil Collins? It your answer is either one of these, you and I aren't that different.
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What is there to say about this hero? Tune in to find out!
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This may be the first show that there is WAY more cards mentioned from a different sphere than the card is in.
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Possibly one of... No... One of the best defenders in the game!
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What is there to say about this hero? Tune in to find out!
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Tactics Elfhelm. Hmm. Not the best, not the worst Fits into the Rohan "thing" for sure, though.
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As a wrap up to our Long-extended Extravaganza Month, I take a look back at some of the best moments we've had on the show. Interestingly, many of these moments come from other extravaganza month shows. Here are links to those shows:
Moment 5 (Banana Hammock)
https://youtu.be/urRnKPd4dkM?si=uBtC7BIC1UXW0s90
https://cardtalk2018.libsyn.com/superlative-caleb
Moment 4 (Vilya Russ?)
https://youtu.be/XFpQHjUSH8I
https://cardtalk2018.libsyn.com/guest-host-russ-lundgren
Moments 3 (Ava and Chloe)
Ava - https://youtu.be/_paOA44ZyGI?si=bHt9rtMTkUH4v5xg
https://cardtalk2018.libsyn.com/guest-host-ava-walsh
Chloe - https://youtu.be/SAmEgdIw-0U?si=p5lsY8-UOHKGH9yJ
https://cardtalk2018.libsyn.com/guest-host-chloe-walsh
Moment 2 (Cards with the Carswells)
https://youtu.be/-kSqKjSxQmc?si=bx0WHBTTQHZ5pgLu
https://cardtalk2018.libsyn.com/guest-host-tolkien-road-podcast
Moment 1 (Caleb and His Faith)
https://youtu.be/urRnKPd4dkM?si=uBtC7BIC1UXW0s90
https://cardtalk2018.libsyn.com/superlative-caleb
Out of all the shows, this one could have been expanded to 20 cards and we would have still argued about all the cards that could go on it.
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This was a more contentious conversation than I thought it was going to be. I'm sure some favorites of yours aren't on this list.
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Can you believe that Steward of Gondor almost didn't make the list?
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Who are the best allies in the game? You'll be surprised to know that two of our picks are NOT unique!
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There aren't that many to choose from, but we give the five scenarios that we will play only if we are forced to.
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We've done all the spheres. Now it's time to look at the best of the best!
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We take on the impossible task of determining the five best scenarios in the game. Admittedly, if there was a different line-up of Card Talkers, or even the same on a different day, we'd probably have a different list.
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Before we get to the best overall heroes in the game, let's take a look at the heroes that can stay in the binder.
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Our look at the best tactics heroes the game has to offer.
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For our next installment during our extravaganza month, we look at the leadership sphere and its heroes.
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What are the top five lore heroes? I'll give you a hint. Cardboard of the Rings is going to be grumpy at us!!
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Our Extravaganza Month is Back!!! We are looking at the fives in the game. Top five, bottom five, heroes, allies, quests, everything!
Today? Spirit Heroes.
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When you are playing tactics and need to cancel a shadow effect...
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When you need a defense boost and a ready, it doesn't get much easier than this!!
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In true holiday fashion, the ally was a gift to any dale deck. I find it interesting to play him in a non-Dale deck and see if that can work itself out.
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One of the very few Silvan Defenders. That should give him a place in a Silvan Deck, right? I'm not so sure it does.
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Despite losing Ted's audio at the end of the show (it was his ring rating), we uncover A whole myriad of uses that Gaffer could support.
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To quote Ted, "For zero cost, this card is worth its cost!!"
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This is the best Dale hero that won't go into a Dale deck. Or maybe that's his tactics version, but regardless, he works in all sorts of decks!
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When you think an attachment should go on a squire, but it really doesn't!
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You can make a Dale deck without this guy, but why would you? He's awesome for Dale, but maybe not so much for any other deck type.
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Here's a card that seems to sneak under the radar for Dave, but Ted seems all aboard for using it!
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This is like Citadel Plate's big brother. It makes defend-y characters even more defend-y.
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This is a great card for multiplayer and in a Three Hunters deck, but what about for solo?
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Every card game has a giant bear, right?
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Lore's misunderstood readying card. Maybe worth a play?
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"I'm the Map, I'm the Map, I'm the Map, I'm the Map, I'm the Map.
I'm the Maaap.' IYKYK
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A great shield for a great price.
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Matthew, one of the hosts of The Grey Company Podcast and the other half of the Progression Series, is back on the show talking about all things LotR. We touch on the books, the Rings of Power, but we mainly stick to talking about the game we both love!
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Haldan is the OG burglar before we knew burgling was going to be a thing!
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First, here's the clip of the Caleb's rules interpretation of Dain: https://youtu.be/ri5AtxinPq4?si=CkZEalHIYQmkfGOH&t=1208
And Spirit Dain is probably the best defender in the game, despite Beregond holding on to everyone's hearts.
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Caleb Grace, Senior Designer and former Lead Designer of the LOTR LCG, joins us for a conversation about the game as a whole, and specifically the revised Core Set and the campaign "add-on." Join us for a great conversation with the guy who made LoTR what it is today!
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Jeremy Zwirn comes back on the show to talk (a little) about the Ered Mithrin campaign, a whole bunch about the Dream-chaser, and about root beer.
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I wish I could say we saved the best for last. Unfortunately, this card isn't on the list of best cards in the core set. Although, it is the only hero that heals characters.
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A great toolbox card for the game. It remains useful to this day!
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From early in the game's life, certain cards just hold their value. Not that they are staples and included in every deck, but are cards you look for to do a specific job. This card is one of those cards.
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Another amazing card from the core set. Amazingly bad, that is.
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A card that was not very good from the beginning.
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A card in the direct damage archetype. But we think that direct damage doesn't need this card. And that's a problem.
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Calling all rules lawyers! Quick strike has certainly caused many headaches over the years, but is the lawyer juice worth the attacking squeeze?
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When Ted pans a card, we listen. What was that you said, Ted? We didn't quite hear you. Say it louder for the people in the back!
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For Gondor!? More like For the Binder!
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The wizard may not be so tricksy, but this card could be!
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We took the secret path to the end of this episode. This is one of our shortest shows in a long time!
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Despite its name, I don't think this card provide many favors for those who play it.
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This card loses a lot of luster when you read it. So, just don't read it!
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Is this a card that's not very good, or does it have some use that we are missing? Check out the blog! https://www.cardtalk2018.com Become a patron! https://www.patreon.com/cardtalk2018
The OG trap, before traps were a thing! Also, check out our Core Combo highlighting the Forest Snare and Son of Arnor https://youtu.be/n4wAzeV7ng8
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What do you think of this card? We don't really like it much.
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The Lorien Guide is an interesting card and it's place in the card pool is really not settled. Some love it, some don't. Where do you fall?
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The Best Boy of shows just dropped!
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Is this guy really any good?
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I can see myself using this card!!! (I never knew!)
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The best ally in a sphere in the core set?
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The OG in condition removal... unless you are just going to cancel it outright. Then A Test of Will is the OG.
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Pseudo questing attachment? Yes, please!
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A Light in the Dark? It seems more like a Dark in the Dark.
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Not so bad, even out of the Core Set.
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The Will of the West is not quite the Will of the Best.
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All healing is good, right? Right? RIGHT??!?!?
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This bear is one of the biggest impact allies in the core set!
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If bland and over-costed was a card, this would be it.
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This card is so underused. For good reason, or no?
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We say "Ice, Ice, Baby" because this is Vanilla Dwarf.
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What do you think of the Wandering Took?
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Watch out everyone! The Son of Arnor is in the house! Along with whatever it.s going to pull into my play area!
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We're not sure how much action this card sees, be we're sure that it does see action.
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One of the top five "X" cost cards in the game! And no one can argue with that.
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The show holds the record for the least number of card overlays in the final edit, I think.
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What is there to say about this card? Well, you'll have to listen because we fill almost 40 minutes talking about this card.
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Maybe the OG Silvan ally? Maybe still a good card in the game? Find out!
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When Gondor calls for aid, this is what they use. And when dwarfs call for aid, this is also what they use. As a matter of fact, most of the free peoples can use this to call for aid. And by aid, I mean resources.
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Wow! Almost 15 minutes into the show before we mention A Burning Brand. Not bad for a show on the OG shadow cancellation card.
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It's the Grizzly Bear of LOTR LCG. If you don't get the reference, check out the blog:
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This is the event that everyone forgets about!
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All the episodes we've done and this is just the second side quest we've covered. We hope you enjoy!
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We spend more time talking about heroes with sentinel and how to get sentinel on to heroes than we do about the actual attachment. It's relevent conversation, for sure!
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She defends the Shire from the evils of the greater Middle-Earth.
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Happy Holidays from Card Talk!
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This character might be a help to the hobbit archetype, but where else does he fit in? Take a listen.
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I didn't even see you there.
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Oh Galadriel, the giver of gifts! Check out our latest review!
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Giving Brok Ironfist a legitimate purpose since 2014.
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The Hidden Way. No, not that one! The player card. It's probably more toolbox-y than you think. Give it a shot!
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What do you do with a pesky enemy? Make them not so pesky! This card does have a deck building requirement to include, it's a low barrier. So, does this make it into your deck?
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Does this card meet everyone's expectations of a readying card in the Dunedain archetype?
Con of the Rings was last week and our very own Ted Banach was there to participate in all the action. Catch our discussion of what went down at the Con!!
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This specific resource acceleration card helps by reducing the cost of all those Dunedain. Maybe it's useful. Maybe it's not. What do you think?
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A zero-cost ally doesn't sound expensive. But bringing him in at the cost of engaging an enemy is certainly a gamble.
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Now that the repackaged Angmar Awakens content is out, it's time to look at some of the Dunedain cards in the game. I knew this day would come!!
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Ted and I were invited to attend the New York City premiere of the Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power and we have our complete rundown of the whole experience. Be careful, we spoil the whole first two episodes, but not until we talk about the experience of attending our very first red carpet event!!!!
An easy way to lower threat, if you play hobbits. Like, all hobbits!
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This card is a good example of the buffs that Hobbits get in the game. Make's the archetype fun and increases it's power.
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Here's a card that was popular, but we don't see it as often anymore. Maybe with the surge in new players, it'll get some new life.
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A defense boost to Hobbits that doesn't take up a restricted slot? Yes, please!
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It's only our second Fellowship sphere card we've ever done. And it's only me behind the microphone. Hope you enjoy.
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Arguably the best and definitely the strongest lore ally in the game. We love Quickbeam!
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What a great way to ring in the summer! Drinking song, that amazing 0 cost lore event that helps you get the cards you need in your deck.
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This card gives players an option for hobbit fellowship decks and another option when playing Tom Cotton. Only one of those we mention in the show.
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This card is pretty good in lots of decks. Does that make him a staple card in the game? I don't know if I'd go that far.
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This card is a curious one for sure!
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Join us for our conversation surrounding one of the top two pony-traited cards in the game.
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I invited Joe on the show several years ago and I am finally making good on that promise. In this episode we talk about the Leadership card, Reinforcements.
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In this episode, Dave and Grant talk about the Great Hunt. It has its limitations, but it sure is fun to play when it hits the board!
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One of the hosts of the Progression Series and a quarter of the Grey Company Podcast, Matthew Dempsey makes good on his promise to come on the show. Today, we talk about Gwaihir, the Windlord himself.
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A very good card in early card pools, especially for multiplayer. But how does the card hold up over time?
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One of the go-to cards in the core set. This craftsmen has great stats and a great ability. Those make this a pretty strong card, regardless of the size of your card pool.
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A HUGE thank you to Tyler for taking time out of his day to come on the show. He tells us all the inside information about the new Angmar Awakens release and most everything else. He said he would be willing to come back on the show, and we have to because he has way too more to share!! Check out our blog! https://www.cardtalk2018.com
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It's Horseback Archer. Yeah, that's about it.
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The guys review the past month (and a little into March) and all the stuff going on with Card Talk.
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Caleb joins us yet again to talk about the Revised Core Set. We even have a special guest at the end of the show. Interesting stuff! And did I hear that there may be a Gencon scenario? I hope he was serious!
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This show has a little something for everyone. Whether you are a veteran of the game or you are a new player, you will likely find some really interesting content with this interview with Jeremy Zwirn. Check out our blog! https://cardtalk2018.com
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Dave and Matt Continue talking about deck building, specifically using the revised core set as the basis of the conversation.
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Ever wonder what to you need to consider when building decks as a new player? Matt and Dave tackle deck building with a severely limited card pool and for new players, this is a great place to start if you are unsure about how to approach deck building for the game.
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The final phase of the round is fairly straightforward. But we also discuss some things to keep in mind as you play the game.
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Maybe the most fun phase of the game. Join us as we talk about how the combat phase works and how certain cards, keywords and triggers play out in what is widely considered the most action packed phase of the game.
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NEW PLAYER FEBRUARY! These two phases of the game are pretty short but also require a bunch of discussion. Ted was actually surprised at how much there is to consider in the travel phase. But we still did both phases in one show.
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NEW PLAYER FEBRUARY continues as we talk about the quest phase and all its implications for the game.
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We continue with our in-depth look at the phases of the game for NEW PLAYER FEBRUARY. Today we talk about both the resource phase and the planning phase. For card reviews and more details, check out our blog: https://cardtalk2018.com
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NEW PLAYER FEBRUARY!!!!!
Need some in-depth analysis of how to set-up your game and some advice that you can bring to future games? Well, here we have it. Join Ted and Dave as they stepwise progress through the seven steps of game set up and discuss valuable considerations at each step.
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NEW PLAYERS!!! This month is for you. In this episode, we answer the questions "What is LOTR LCG?" and "What is Card Talk?"
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A long-extended party has given us a spoiler of Tactics Glorfindel from the 4th AP of their community made cycle, The Glittering Caves. To see the spoiler artcile, click here: https://alongextendedparty.com/2022/01/19/the-glittering-caves/
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How many times do we say the word "pipe" in this show? Too many!
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In this episode, we talk about a utility card released late in the game's life. It's pretty good, but just how good?
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Merry Christmas from everyone here at Card Talk. Tolkien was a devout Catholic and while his work isn't allegorical, I would like to think that he channeled a little Santa Claus when creating Bombur.
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Oh Folco, does your art reflect how useful you are? Maybe.
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Does anyone see Elfhelm and say, "Let's make a mount deck!"? Probably not many of us, but there are some use cases in multiplayer.
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In this episode the guys talk about a nonunique ally, the Mirkwood Explorer. What kind of surprises does this card have? Probably not many, but he's still good.
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We got him! The designer of The Hunt for the Dreadnaught is here on Card Talk. Jeremy Zwirn talks to us about all the behind the scenes at FFG from his point of view including the revised core set. All this and we talked about a card! I'm so excited that he came on the show!
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This card was recently overshadowed by the Messenger of the King contract, but has it lost all it's umph? Tune in here, or check out our written review over at the blog: https://cardtalk2018.com/2021/11/23/sword-thain/
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This week we discuss Ranger of Cardolan. This card is a lot of fun, but is it worth playing in a non-Dunedain deck? Check us out! Interested in a written article about this card? https://cardtalk2018.com/2021/11/16/ranger-of-cardolan. Want to support Card Talk? https://www.patreon.com/cardtalk2018
This week we return talking about another ally that could be used as an MOTK Hero. But, how vital is Anborn (like, really?) to a trap deck? Join us!
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In this episode we talk about the only unique ally that outlands has. We think he's stuck in an outlands deck, but we differ about how good he is in that deck.
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In this episode a patron suggested that we talk about Ranger Bow. I hope after this show, they are still a patron!
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Say it ain't so! John (peaceandthought) is formally announcing his step back from the planning team. But, we have him here talking about Con of the Rings 2021 and all the great times had by all.
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We finish off our series as we get ready to go to the Con this weekend. Join us as we discuss Tactics cards that make sense to bring to a con.
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We continue our look at going to a Con. This week we focus on some selections from the spirit sphere and we explore the beauty of side quests for play at the con.
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It's not quite a spoiler since the AP was released last week, but today we take a look at Guided by Fate both here and at the blog
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And then we talk about a few questions listeners had about the Con of the Rings. It's a jam packed episode that covers the gamut of content!
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In this episode we look at a few cards from the Lore sphere that you may want to consider bringing to a convention. These cards either see increased effectiveness, decreased cost to effect ratio, or improved playability at higher player counts.
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In this episode, we take a break from our normal one show, one card format and get ready for Con of the Rings in a few weeks by looking at the cards that may not see play except in multiplayer or convention settings. This week? Leadership cards.
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In this episode, Meneldor takes flight. While Grant is not with us, Ted and I break down the card. At the end, we think this card is pretty good. What do you think?
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Well, it seems the same bug was found when I uploaded the repost, so technically, this is a re-repost. Hopefully this works!
In this episode, the guys talk about how good the Eagles of the Misty Mountains were in the early game, but also how good they have stayed since their release. Join the conversation!
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In this episode, the guys talk about Radagast and his Staff. The conversation ranges from playing the Istari without his staff to playing him in a not-so-creature-heavy deck. Interesting stuff for sure!
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Matt has taken on the role of Blog Chief for Card Talk. If you are looking for the written companion to our podcast, check out http://www.cardtalk2018.com
Matt also decided to come on the pd and talk about a trap card. Apparently we've never discussed a trap card, so the choice for first trap is Followed.
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It's safe to say that we all had differing opinions of this card. It seems best in multiplayer, at higher player counts, but are there other uses for it? Well...
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It's safe to say that we all had differing opinions of this card. It seems best in multiplayer, at higher player counts, but are there other uses for it? Well...
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Join us as the guys talk about Leadership Merry. This hobbit ally is not necessarily hobbit-y, but can make its way into all sorts of decks. How do you use him?
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Today we break from our usual format to discuss Con of the Rings with one of its organizers, John Rodgers, AKA Peace and Thought to preview what is likely to be one of the only (but of course the best) live gaming event this year.
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Dave is just looking for someone to understand what he is saying. Maybe not even agree with him, but get his point of view. Are you that person?
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What is there really that can be said to do this card justice? It's pretty awesome.
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I think it's safe to say that we don't really play this card, but like some other cards that we don't play, this card has a place in the card pool for a deck type that is under utilized. What do you think of it?
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What I can tell you about this show is that a few of us rated him better than a 5 and one person rated him worse than a 5. Who was it? Why? Listen and find out!
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Despite audio challenges, we were able to get this show out about Grant's favorite card. He loves Grimbeorn, but is he worth the hype?
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This card was dubbed the best Hero Defender in the game. The guys take on the discussion and decide if we agree with that.
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Today we talk about a non-unique ally in the game. It's a cheap tactics ally, but also a "normal" hobbit. There isn't much special about him except for his passive ability. But I wonder what the guys think?
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Oh Man... The audio "slipped" on this one. It seems that my track got pushed a little on top of Grant and Ted's. The Nazgul are really acting out against the Pod lately. But nonetheless, this is the best we got for this week's episode.
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Despite audio issues, this week's episode is finally out and we culminate our series on healing cards in the game by doing a two card episode. These two cards are similar on the surface, but they really serve different functions in the game.
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As we draw this series on healing cards to a close, it's likely important for us to consider the best healer in all of Middle-Earth, Elrond. But, this episode we look at ally Elrond instead of the Hero. While we don't love him, we do appreciate his place in the card pool.
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While we are continuing our discussion of cards that heal, we are shifting to a few cards that only have an option to heal as one of many choices. Magic ring is one of those cards, and probably not used as often for healing as it is for its other choices, but it can work in a pinch.
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As we return to our regular format, we continue our series on healing cards with Healing Herbs. This card seems mediocre at best, but is a nice addition to the card pool as an option for healing using an attachment.
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Remember that our reason for doing Superlative February is to honor the game that is on hiatus and the best way we could do that is to have Caleb talk about the game that he designed for us for so long
So, we are excited to bring you this final show in Superlative February. This show is part of our extravaganza month and has this one been so much fun to produce. We always try to bring a special treat to the pod during February and this year we sit down with Caleb for maybe one of the best interviews we've had. It was epic and the perfect way to wrap up such an epic extravaganza.
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We are excited to bring you Superlative February. This show is part of our extravaganza month and boy.... is this our most ambitious one yet. So much to get out to the community. Not only is there a survey and shows, but also prizes for the community. We hope you enjoy!
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We are excited to bring you Superlative February. This show is part of our extravaganza month and boy.... is this our most ambitious one yet. So much to get out to the community. Not only is there a survey and shows, but also prizes for the community. We hope you enjoy!
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We are excited to bring you Superlative February. This show is part of our extravaganza month and boy.... is this our most ambitious one yet. So much to get out to the community. Not only is there a survey and shows, but also prizes for the community. We hope you enjoy!
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We are excited to bring you Superlative February. This show is part of our extravaganza month and boy.... is this our most ambitious one yet. So much to get out to the community. Not only is there a survey and shows, but also prizes for the community. We hope you enjoy!
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We are excited to bring you Superlative February. This show is part of our extravaganza month and boy.... is this our most ambitious one yet. So much to get out to the community. Not only is there a survey and shows, but also prizes for the community. We hope you enjoy!
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We are excited to bring you Superlative February. This show is part of our extravaganza month and boy.... is this our most ambitious one yet. So much to get out to the community. Not only is there a survey and shows, but also prizes for the community. We hope you enjoy!
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We are excited to bring you Superlative February. This show is part of our extravaganza month and boy.... is this our most ambitious one yet. So much to get out to the community. Not only is there a survey and shows, but also prizes for the community. We hope you enjoy!
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We are excited to bring you Superlative February. This show is part of our extravaganza month and boy.... is this our most ambitious one yet. So much to get out to the community. Not only is there a survey and shows, but also prizes for the community. We hope you enjoy!
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We continue our month long extravaganza, Superlative February. Today we discuss the Leadership Sphere and its Heroes, among other things.
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We are excited to bring you Superlative February. This show is part of our extravaganza month and boy.... is this our most ambitious one yet. So much to get out to the community. Not only is there a survey and shows, but also prizes for the community. We hope you enjoy!
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We are excited to bring you Superlative February. This show is part of our extravaganza month and boy.... is this our most ambitious one yet. So much to get out to the community. Not only is there a survey and shows, but also prizes for the community. We hope you enjoy!
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We are excited to bring you Superlative February. This show kicks off our extravaganza month and boy.... is this our most ambitious one yet. So much to get out to the community. Not only is there a survey and shows, but also prizes for the community. We hope you enjoy!
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This core set card cost 5 and seems to not be used very much. We don't know about you, but we seem to always pass over this card when building a deck. Like ALWAYS pass over it.
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As we continue with the healing theme to open up January of 2021, we thought it would be fun to look back at a core set card. Is this card any good? Was it ever any good?
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On this show, Ted and Dave talk about one of the only healing cards outside of the Lore Sphere. We feel that this card has some baggage from the community, but is it really warranted? Let us know!
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We are kicking off the new year with a series of shows that highlight healing in the game. What better way to start 2021 then discussions centered around what cards in the game heal you up.
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As 2020 winds down, we are happy about one thing. The End Comes. This is actually the first show where we've highlighted more encounter cards than player cards... and why shouldn't it be? As the last show for this year, what better way to end a backwards year!
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This lore attachment may be one of the most versatile of the guarded cards. There are plenty of targets and there are plenty of ways to free it up, so that makes it very usable in many cases.
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One of the final guarded (x) cards to be released, this card is a call back to the card from the Foundations of Stone Pack. It's a little different, but it fits right into the whole series of Guarded cards. But, are guarded cards worth it? Become a patron! https://patreon.com/cardtalk2018
A true spoiler! Card Talk is excited to let the community see this card - Open the Gates - and talk about it with one of the people behind the scenes that went in to its development.
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A Long-extended party is an unofficial, fan-made project for The Lord of the Rings: The Card Game, a living card game by Fantasy Flight Games and is not endorsed, supported or affiliated by FFG.
This project is entirely volunteer-driven, and the content created by ALeP is a non-commercial fan release, distributed without pay or profit, for the sole intent of private enjoyment by fans of the game.
This is the first of a few spoiler shows that the guys and I wanted to do to provide the community with some perspective on all the effort and "realistic" the folks over at A Long-extended Party have been doing. In this episode we talk about Thengel. He's Theoden's dad, but he is much more than that.
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Need a way to ready a hero that isn't dependent on some other condition? Check out cram. A card that probably gets overlooked when building a deck, but could really help get your deck working.
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Also, for a link to the decks that were mentioned in the show:
Kids Gather 'Round the Christmas Tree: https://ringsdb.com/deck/view/187630
Gwaihir, Leadership Frodo, Tactics Eomer (Slippery Eagles):
https://ringsdb.com/deck/view/241358
This 1 cost card comes with a hefty price to pay during the Refresh phase. But the juice could be worth the squeeze. What is your opinion?
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What happens when a guy from the Facebook group talks to me about hobbits? He gets invited on the show to talk about cards. Thanks, Joe, for joining us and discussing my favorite archetype!
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In this episode we take on a not-so-flashy card that slips in to several hobbit decks and dwarf decks.
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Wow! Thanks Justin for being a Ready Teddy level patron. And, by donating to the show for even just one month at that level, you get the benefits of all the other patron levels.
Join Justin as he takes all of us to school on his card choice!!
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Russ has been a long time patron of the show. He pledged at the Guard of the Citadel level, making him eligible for coming on the show to talk about any card he wants. Thanks, Russ, for being an awesome fan of the show!!
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Now that the game is completely released (for now) we thought it important to help guide new players in what to buy.
Also, the first 10 minutes or so outline the structure of the game.
What more would you want from the Silvany-est dwarf that exists? Not much!
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Join us as we talk to our favorite Marvel Champions podcast host about Ghan-Buri-Ghan and the lore behind this card. Vardaen joined us one other time on the show and is a wealth of information about the game, the cards, and about the lore behind the cards.
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Join us as we talk to our favorite Marvel Champions podcast host about Ghan-Buri-Ghan and the lore behind this card. Vardaen joined us one other time on the show and is a wealth of information about the game, the cards, and about the lore behind the cards.
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Apparently there was a glitch with one of our original episodes. Enough fans have reached out and said they'd like to hear it makes for a good episode this week. Plus, you can see how far along we've come. This episode was made when we didn't have Ted and we were new to the podcasting world. But, it's always good to know where you came from to give you a better vision as to where you are going!
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There are a bunch of cards that heal in this game. This card heals just about everything though. It's definitely unique, but is the card worth a deck slot, a side board slot, or just a binder spot? Tune in to here what the guys have to say about it!
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In this episode, the guys talk about the Ring of Barahir, a true artifact's artifact. Some say that this card shouldn't see playing time, while others may think this should see some. Which side of the argument do you fall on?
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This five cost leadership ally seems to be way overcosted until you read his game text. Then you realize that he can come into play for a discount. But does that discount make him playable? The guys discuss it on this episode of Card Talk.
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The guys take on a more obscure card in the game, Free to Choose. It's a spirit card that reduces threat if your threat is raised by the encounter deck. It's not a popular card, but what do you think? Want to support us? Become a patron: https://patreon.com/cardtalk2018
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Farmer Maggot. Sure he's got his shortcut to mushrooms, but what else? It seems that the guys are in agreement that he's good in a Hobbit deck, but not much else. You just seem to spend the resources elsewhere.
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Card Talk went live twice during LCG Con. During this, the second episode, we talk about players favorite cards from the Ered Mithrin cycle. We were excited to have two of our patrons on the show along with two other guests. Four guests coupled with a full cast of hosts made for great discussion about the chosen cards!
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This past weekend, Card Talk was pleased to go live with a full cast and 4 guests. We all talked about favorite cards from the Core Set and Shadows of Mirkwood cycle. There were some interesting choices and some choices that were not surprising. Thanks to everyone who joined!
In this episode, the guys talk about the second son of Denethor. His leadership version seems awfully thematic, inspiring allies to continue the adventure, but how does he fit into a deck? Join us!
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Another classic card, this card seems to not see that playing time it may deserve. Even though Grant sits this one out, Dave and Ted seem to have no problem filling up the time talking about this spirit attachment.
A lore hero from the core set, Beravor allows you to have consistent card draw. She also has the Dunedain and Ranger trait, for those keeping score. We spent a lot of time discussing other ways to get card draw beside her. What's your opinion on her?
This card could change the way you build a few different types of decks. There are some pretty good targets for the card, too. Join us as we talk about the last of the cards spoiled in the FFG Article for Fortress of Nurn.
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In this special spoiler episode, we talk about the newly spoiled and highly anticipated last hero of the game, Spirit Aragorn. As a spirit hero, he sure does slot into a few decks. And the community is already abuzz about the card. People have formed their strong opinions. Maybe we can change yours?
SPOILER!!! The final pack of the Vengeance of Mordor cycle (and the game, for now) was announced yesterday. In it is the contract. It really gets the creative juices flowing about deck building and creation and how to construct a deck using its limitations. It's so much fun!!
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In this episode we have Bob and Chrissy talking about Tactics Imrahil. I met Bob and Chrissy at Con of the Rings 2019 and Ted apparently has been friends with them for a long time. It's always awesome to see couples getting together surrounding the game. This is no exception! Also, anytime the "I am no man!" clip can make it into an episode, that's perfect!
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Thanks to Patron Lewis I. for the show choice. He's been waiting a long time to hear about this hero. A classic from the core set, what do you think of this card?
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In this episode the guys talk about one of the strognest allies in the game. No, literally, one of the strongest because he's a tree. That makes him really strong. But, what do the guys think of his playability? Join us and find out!
In this episode, we talk about an awesome... chump, the Snowbourn Scout. He's a 1 cost leadership hero that seems to take the brunt of the Hill Troll's club. What do you think about this Rohan ally?
The release of the fifth AP in the Vengeance of Mordor Cycle has been delayed. But, the last few cards were spoiled late last week.
In this episode the guys talk about The Red Book of Westmarch because it's a player card. While it looks pretty functional as a player card, it sure looks fun.
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In this episode we talk about an old card. We Are Not Idle came out in the second cycle, in the Shadow and Flame AP. Here we discuss how it's aged over the life of the game and compare it to many of the other cards that allow you to draw. What are your opinions of this card? Awesome or Ashes? Cool or Crud?
In this bonus episode of Card Talk, Grant and Dave spend time talking to Joseph, Mike, and Shane about their experiences playing epic multiplayer mode... and doing it digitally. Despite some crazy obstacles, they managed to beat one of the hardest scenarios in the game in one of the hardest game modes in the game. Thanks to them for joining us. To see Grant's Epic Multiplayer Game, here's the link to Mr. Underhill's recorded live stream: https://youtu.be/nHT4WaTjujQ
We harken back to the core set with a review of this card. While Ted is out to lunch, Dave and Grant talk about Valiant Sacrifice. This leadership card is a decent option in for card draw if you are looking for leadership only. It may not be the best option if you have any sort of lore in your deck.
Card Talk takes a a few minutes of your day to discuss the core set card Power in the Earth. It's not awesome by any stretch of the imagination, but it certainly has a place in the card pool. Join Ted and Dave as they discuss where that place is.
In this episode of Card Talk the guys talk about a card that's been around for a while and has received new life in recent months with the release of the contracts. Please enjoy our show discussing Timely Aid.
Epic. That's all I really need to say about this show. We have two of the community's foremost experts on how to use Rosie Cotton on the show talking about, well, how to use her effectively. Most of the first 20 minutes or so has surprises for everyone here, included both guests and most importantly, you, the audience!
Enjoy!
In this show we spend a lot of time talking about Elwing's flight with Steven Majka. Most people would know him in the community as Vardaen. If you play Marvel Champions you may know him from his own fledgling podcast, Critical Encounters.
Today, he drops a few knowledge bombs on us and teaches us why this card's art hits the mail exactly on the head. Thanks, Steve, for joining us!
In this episode of Card Talk, we discuss the core set staple, Unexpected Courage. It's a great card. You should join us in a thought experiment. Name a deck that you don't use this card.
CON OF THE RINGS ANNOUNCEMENT!!
Today we have John Rogers on the show making the first official announcement for Con of the Rings 2020. He explains what's the same, what's new, and of course, what the quests will be. It's an exciting time to be a part of the community
We also spend some time talking about The Long Defeat. This lore attachment is not a power card, but we spend the last half of the show talking about how good this card really is.
Mark has an artist's eye and pays attention to detail. In this episode we talk to u/RiddermarkLord about all the alternate art he does and publishes on Reddit, free for the community to consume. He publishes all his work on his flickr account which you can find here: https://www.flickr.com/photos/7876498@N07/albums/72157711123410156/page1 These alt art cards are by RiddermarkLord, and all original art is own by the individual artists who created them. This art is not being distributed for profit but Card Talk or by RiddermarkLord. Original art credit and detailed descriptions can be found on the flickr page above.
Back from our Couples February content, we tackle this card from early in the game. The iconic scene in Fellowship is captured here in a thematic sense. Ted was the one who suggested the card so join us as we hear what Ted has to say about this card from his latest playthroughs.
COUPLES FEBRUARY!!! We end our amazing month with the best couple in the game, Caleb and Matt. Both of these guys have been integral in the design of the game since early on and without them, this game would have fallen into the abyss with Gandalf and the Balrog. Thank you to both for taking time out of their day to chat with us.
COUPLES FEBRUARY!!! What month celebrating couples in the game would be complete without having Brandon come on the show and talk about his OTP, Boromir. He's had a man crush on this card since it was spoiled and still holds it close to his heart.
For those who don't know, Brandon is the creator of Cardboard of the Rings and, really, was the face of the community online for many, many years.
Lastly, for the record, he created his own art for the cover of this podcast!
COUPLES FEBRUARY!!! As our special month draws to a close, we have a couple that behaves very similarly to the way I am with my daughters. It's a father-child Valentine! Theodred and Theoden really work well together to get a kickstart a Rohan deck going, but just getting it going can be the hard part. Please enjoy!
COUPLES FEBRUARY!!! If we had a different episode name format for our show, this episode would definitely be called "Fart Talk." You'll figure out why in the first 10 seconds of the show. Regardless, I love this girl and I am so thankful that she agreed to come on the show!
COUPLES FEBRUARY!!! We continue our special month with the original bromance from Tolkien's work. Here we talk specifically about Spirit Legolas and Leadership Hero Gimli. Enjoy our this episode!
COUPLES FEBRUARY!!! On this Valentine's Day, right in the middle of Couples February, we celebrate a couple that is very close to home, Grant and Katie. Katie has been on our show in the past, but only as a guest snorer. Today, she comes on the show to discuss Ally Gimli. Thanks, Katie, for loving Gimli and for loving Grant and for loving this game!
COUPLES FEBRUARY!!! In this episode, we ask game playing couple Jason and Sarah to join us and talk about a card that they picked and play together, Kahliel. I'm thankful to see a couple play LOTR LCG because the community around this game is strong, so their marriage must be strong. Thank you to these folks for coming on the show!
Well, well, well. Probably the most lob-sided couple in the game. Smeagol spends the better part of 70 years trying to get his precious back in his possession while the precious is trying to get back to its owner. It's the story of unrequited love, really.
COUPLES FEBRUARY!!! In this episode, we truly have a guest host. Dave's youngest daughter, Chloe, takes the helm and pilots us through an episode of Card Talk. Afterall, parents are their children's first valentine! Thanks, Chloe, for coming on the show!
COUPLES FEBRUARY!!! A first for Card Talk. We reached out to The Tolkien Road podcast where John and Greta Carswell have been talking about Tolkien for years now. You see, they're married so that makes them prime for COUPLES FEBRUARY. They spend time with the guys talking about some of the lore behind the game. But it is a podcast about the game, so, oh yeah, we talk about that too!
COUPLES FEBRUARY!!! Our inaugural episode this February kicks off with the quintessential couple in both the game and the legendarium. Regardless of which hero version of Aragorn you play with Hero Arwen Umdomiel, you probably have the start of a pretty good hero line up that can be flexibly played at any player count or in any scenario.
In this episode, Grant and Dave tackle the core set staple, Feint. This card is probably one of the best, and most simple, cards in the game. It's always effective and always is welcome when a player uses it. After 10 years, this card is still AWESOME!
In this episode Grant and Dave talk about the Leadership Hero Theodred. Back in the day, he was awesome, adding one resource to a questing hero's resource pool. He could really make or break a deck with that resource manipulation. But, how has he aged?
COUPLES FEBRUARY!!! This February, join Card Talk as we discuss couples that are in the game and associated with LOTR LCG and Tolkien. We are excited to present some of the best and most influential couples that have anything to do with LOTR. Over 10 episodes for the month will hit on all sorts of couples that Card Talk has found.
SPOILER ALERT! The next AP in the Vengeance of Mordor Cycle was just announced late last week. While there were so many amazing and useful cards that were spoiled, one in particular caught the eye of Dave. So here we are, discussing Odo Proudfoot!
We take a trip back to the core set in this episode. Join us as we talk about Eleanor, a hero that can cancel some treachery effects. She also has a low starting threat. But her stats are tough to work with. Maybe we should just stick to using her ability?
Welcome to our Christmas episode! If you enjoy the audio episode, you may want to click over to the video just to see our "Christmas Cut" of this show. Click here:
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This week we discuss the OG Christmas Tree, hero Treebeard. Don't let the special effects fool you, this guy can be one mean ol' grinch to the staging area. But, which version of his is better, ally or hero? Let's let Santa decide!
In this episode, still without Grant, we talk about the tactics event, Behind Strong Walls. This card is pretty good but limited to Gondor characters. And what is the better effect, the ready or the defense buff?
In the episode, again, without Grant, the guys discuss Gildor's Counsel. This event is a crazy card to talk about because it only works in multiplayer games. This card is useless in solo play as it only lowers the encounter cards drawn to a limit of 1. Of Dave and Ted, guess who loves it and guess who never uses it?!
In this episode, Ted and Dave talk about Strider's Path. This card was released at the very beginning of the game in the Hunt for Gollum AP. It's got an interesting response, but is it that powerful at all player counts?
Caleb returns to the show to talk about a contract, The Grey Wanderer. But, admittedly, this show is about so much more than just a contract. We talk about the cycle, some of the inspiration behind cards in the cycle. It was a great discussion and we're always grateful for the time that Caleb gives us!
Of all the player side quests in the card pool, we pick this one to do?! Explore Secret Ways isn't a powerhouse of a card, but it has it's place in the card pool. We talk about a few, but what others can you think of?
The third adventure pack of the Vengeance of Mordor cycle is still months away, but a French article spoiled the Hero from it. Saruman. You heard right. Saruman. And, at first glance, he looks like an absolute BEAST!
A core set... staple... maybe? At the very least we are going back to the core set to talk about a card with a necessary mechanic, Hero recursion. Thank god it was included in the core set. But has the card aged well over time?
As one of the "behind the scenes" folks of Cardboard of the Rings and and an organizer of Con of the Rings, Aaron has cemented his importance in the community as the guy that helps stuff happen. This is not unlike the card he chose, Hero Dori, who on his own is probably not a standout, but probably in a fellowship Dori can pull his weight. Do you think all our guests pick cards that reflect their own personalities or what?!
In this, the last Guarded (X) episode, we look at the ancient sword, Orcrist. These guarded attachments don't get much better than this, do they?
Finally! The three of us get a moment to sit down after the Con of the Rings and talk about all the awesome things that we did and the amazing people we met.
In this episode, we talk about the card that fetches guarded (x) attachments. Like many cards, there are good things and bad things about this card. What do you think we missed?
As our trip down Guarded (X) card lane continues, we talk about Glamdring, Gandalf's sword from the lengendarium. This is the Lore version of the weapon that gives the attached hero (or Gandalf) +2 attack strength. The card costs 1, but is the Guarded (X) make the cost too much?
At Con of the Rings, I was fortunate enough to host a designer interview with both Caleb Grace and Matt Newman. In this interview, we talk card design, abstractions, and about the infamous "break."
Special thanks to McDog, an organizer of the Con who shot the video and allowed me to edit this for distribution to the community after my audio file was corrupted!
Enjoy!
This past weekend was Con of the Rings, a convention specifically designed for and organized by members of the Lord of the Rings Living Card Game Community. In this episode we have on several participants that talk about the Con and how awesome it was. Yup! This show s designed to make you jealous of the AMAZING time we had and hopefully convince you to come out next year.
Included in this show with our hosts is Joseph Forster, Caleb Grace, John Rodgers, Dan Poage, and Derek Kamal.
Also, we apologize for any audio quality issues. We worked hard on trying to pick up all the guests while cutting down on ambient noise. It was tough and we tried.
Lastly, in order to turn this episode around quickly for the community, I didn't cut anything from the show.
Enjoy!
This week the guys talk about the Necklace of Girion. Yup, it's guarded. Yup, it's neutral. Yup, it costs 1. But do the benefits outweigh the guarded cons?
What an awesome show! Kristian joins us to talk about the Ring of Thror. He takes us through the whole card, literally, as we discuss everything from the name all the way down to the artist. Thanks to him for joining us on the show!!!
In this episode, we talk about the guarded (x) card, Mithril Shirt. This attachment reduces damage dealt to a hero by 1. It seems like a small effect, but it really is more powerful when you play it than it first seems. But it's a guarded card. Does it make it worth it?
In this, albeit belated, episode of Community Tales, we talk about the now-famous poem from Reddit, our own show, and some other projects that are going on around the community.
In a continuation of our series on guarded (x) cards, Grant and I take a look at the Arkenstone. This 1 cost neutral attachment gives all unique characters an extra willpower. This seems to fit very nicely into a tactics deck, but does it work anywhere?
In this episode, Grant and Dave look at Sting, a guarded tactics attachment that goes on a hobbit hero. This card seems like the perfect guarded attachment for Tactics Bilbo to target in the staging area, but he may not be the best target to attach the card to. For more about this card, tune in!
In this episode, Grant and Dave take a closer look at the new tactics hero Bilbo after using him for a little while. The guys think he is still pretty good, but playing with him has given them new insight on just how well he works. Tune in!
In this episode, we talk to Derek Kamal, one of the hosts of the Grey Company Podcast. We spend the episode talking about small target, a spirit event from the Encounter at Amon Din adventure pack. I wonder what there is to say about this seldom-used card?
By popular demand! We bring Matt on this episode of Card Talk to talk about a hero that he has been advocating for for years. Hero Lore Faramir fits real nice into Matt's trap deck, but can it fit elsewhere?
In our monthly trip around the community, we spend the whole episode talking about GenCon, the yearly gaming convention that happens in Indianapolis, IN, USA. Ted, our newest co-host reports all the news from the floor of the con!
In this episode, we get over our "Doomed Fear" pretty quickly as we talk about Legacy of Numenor, a 0 cost, doomed 4 (yup, F-O-U-R!) event. It gives every hero in the game an extra resource. In essence, it skips a whole turn. Does the cost outweigh the benefit? This is the interesting question that we take on in this episode!
In this episode we talk about Grima, a Lore Hero from the the Voice of Isengard box. His ability is to give cards the doomed keyword, but reduce their cost by 1. Is the trade off good? Is it bad? Is it ugly? And speaking of his card art...
Have you ever heard something we've said and thought that we were so totally off base that you wanted to set us straight, or maybe even worse? Join Grant and Dave as they have Ted Banach on the show where he discusses how the guys got their analysis of Hero Gandalf all wrong. Ted is a veteran player himself and has made an appearance on CotR with the same theme: All cards are playable. Let us know about your own "set us straight moment!"
SPOILER ALERT! In this episode the guys take a look at the newest hero spoiled in the upcoming deluxe box, The Vengeance of Mordor. Frodo is his name and threat reduction is his game. Join us for the discussion!
Join us as we look at some of the very best content that the LOTR LCG community is creating for the past month!
Spoiler Alert! We take a bit longer than a few minutes to discuss this new card and its mechanics. We also talk about its impact on deck building and the overall meta of the game. And for fun, we tackle the idea of being able to fulfill the contract in the first turn. Let us know what you think!
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In preparation for next week's episode with our guest, Ted, we spend some time talking about Gandalf's mount, Shadowfax. Well, he is considered a mount in the game, but he is more of a Horse-lord that allows Gandalf to be carried on him. Enjoy!
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In this episode we take a look at a staple card from the Watcher in the Water, Elrond's Counsel. That this card is 0 cost makes this card practically OP, but it does have one limitation; you must control a unique Noldor. With the current card pool, that's not so difficult.
Our monthly "travelogue" of content in the Lord of the Rings LCG community. Here are the links to the content that we mention in the show:
Links to content From The Show
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Not The Droids You’re Looking For Deck: May the 4th be with you. https://ringsdb.com/decklist/view/12029/notthedroidsyourelookingfor-1.0
The Dain and the Discard
https://ringsdb.com/decklist/view/12064/thedainandthediscard-1.0
Grey Company
https://greycompanypodcast.com/
Cardboard of the Rings, Episode 71
http://traffic.libsyn.com/cotr/Episode_71_-_Bike_Spokes.mp3
Three is Company
https://toppodcast.com/podcast_feeds/three-is-company-joseph-forster/
Cardboard of the Rings
http://cardboardoftherings.com
Elevenses Podcast
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/elevenses/id1464715107?ign-mpt=uo%3D4
Onidsen’s (Samuel Shreeve) YouTube Channel
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCMKAwY-wG3ug5NkumOl2P-A
Warden of Arnor YouTube Channel
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCvhIOR_9ADZDCmvsyEs9Oeg
Flying Solo
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgpYs4qK_pP5Z8736n7LBSw
Vision of the Palantir: Storage Hub
https://visionofthepalantir.com/storage-hub/
LOTR Deck Test
https://lotrdecktest.wordpress.com/
In this episode, we harken back to a day when the core set was king... and Gimli was a boss. This card is filled with nostalgia for many veterans and I don't think I'm spoiling anything for new players when I say how cool citadel plate was paired with this guy. But, how has he aged? What else do you do with him? Take a listen and find out!
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In this episode, we talk about a knot. Yup, that's right, a knot. We'd love it if you chose to listen to what we have to say... or knot.
In our next episode in our occasional series "Encounter Card Talk," we talk about the encounter set from the core set, Journey Along the Anduin. This encounter set is small in terms of encounter cards, but does include the quest cards for the scenario. Tell us your favorite experience with this scenario!
In the episode, John Rogers, also known as Peace, and Thought throughout the community comes on the show to discuss The Con of the Rings. It's a MUST LISTEN episode if you are attending The Con or want to know more about it. He spoils some of the achievements and hints at the swag. Oh right, this is Card Talk, so he also comes on and talks about one of his favorite cards!
In our latest episode we talk about another "Black Riders" hobbit. This hero is valuable in a hobbit deck and is a staple in the tri-sphere black riders deck popular when that saga box came out. What are your thoughts?
This is our monthly look at what creators are doing in the LOTR LCG community. Here are the links:
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2:16 Brok Ironfist Episode
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H5IeA9H9dx4
4:41 Tactics Merry Episode
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CG0gSJowMo4
7:22 Which Aragorn? Episode
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U7EV9b5oN0k
8:45 Con of the Rings
http://conoftheringsmn.com
14:08 Lure of Middle-Earth
https://lureofmiddleearth.com/
14:56 Facebook Group
https://www.facebook.com/groups/1524879351170755/
15:02 Discord
http://discord.me/COTR
15:22 Reddit Channel
https://www.reddit.com/r/lotrlcg
15:38 All the box art in the game:
https://miro.com/app/board/o9J_kx2upic=/
16:21 Cardboard of the Rings
http://cardboardoftherings.com
21:19 Vision of the Palantir
https://visionofthepalantir.com/
22:04 Onidsen’s (Samuel Shreeve) YouTube Channel
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCMKAwY-wG3ug5NkumOl2P-A
26:02 Warden of Arnor YouTube Channel
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCvhIOR_9ADZDCmvsyEs9Oeg
29:05 Three is Company
https://toppodcast.com/podcast_feeds/three-is-company-joseph-forster/
In this episode, Card Talk takes a special look at the three "normal" Aragorn cards. We explain each of the strengths and weaknesses of the cards. At the end, instead of a ring rating, we rank these cards in order from best to least best. If you want to see our shows about each Aragorn separately, here are links to the video podcast:
Leadership Aragorn: https://youtu.be/dQAkDQSIqnM
Lore Aragorn: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=op88G2EfH58
Tactics Aragorn: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mDRI9xCoZ08
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Join us as we talk about arguably the worst card in the game. It was hard to find any redeeming value for this core set tragic almost hero. But we had fun talking about him.
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This spirit hero was released in the Black Serpent pack and has found a special home in Grant's Dunhere duck shoot deck. But is Dave sold on this hero? Listen and find out.
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The Lure of Middle-Earth is a gaming convention in Germany that focuses on Middle-Earth CCG and, of course, our favorite game, LOTR LCG. Dominik is an organizer of the event and he joins us to talk about how AMAZING the event was. 129 players from around the world joined him for fun and frolicing on the shores of the Rhine. Make plans next year to join him!
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While still getting the Nazguls out of the software, Around the Community was delayed a bit. The Nazguls are gone, but fortune smiles on us! Because of the delay, we were able to talk about the new cycle, The Vengeance of Mordor.
We have with us Samuel Shreeve to help unpack all the goodies we learned. Enjoy!
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2:30 The White Tower Blog/Agents of the White Council - https://thewhitetower.wordpress.com
32:00 Onidsen’s YouTube Channel - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCMKAwY-wG3ug5NkumOl2P-A
34:50 Cardboard of the Rings - cardboardoftherings.com
41:05 Warden of Arnor - https://wardenofarnor.wordpress.com/
43:20 Vision of the Palantir - https://visionofthepalantir.com/
45:10 Mr. Underhill’s YouTube Channel - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCS2N7fiQxgXwdMu-dMwLluA
48:00 Mouth of Sauron Podcast - https://themouthofsauronpodcast.com/
48:21 Reflection in Henneth Annun - https://reflectioninhennethannun.wordpress.com/
It's a spoiler, my precioussss! I hopes they likes it. Hero Smeagol is here gollum, gollum
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In this episode we look at a card from the Fellowship Sphere, Frodo's Intuition. It is very good if you are using the standard Black Riders hobbit deck, but is it viable to play when none of your heroes are hobbits? Who knows!
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We present to you everyone's favorite bear/Human skin changer: Beorn. Dan is famous for his blog, HallofBeorn.wordpress.com and the search engine associated with it, HallofBeorn.com. He is also one of the hosts of a podcast that's been around forever, The Grey Company.
Spend a little time with us discussing his favorite player card, Hero Beorn (go figure!).
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In this episode we talk about the Elrond Hero card from the Foundations of Stone adventure pack. He has a few great tricks up his sleeve, but his threat cost is one of the highest in the game. Is the juice worth the squeeze?
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In this episode we talk to the creator of https://VisionofthePalantir.com, Daan Prins. As an active member of both the facebook group and the COTR discord server, he seems to always be doing something for the game! He chose to talk about Idrean, a card that has seen a recent mini-resurgence in the recent cycle. Thanks to Daan for stopping by and thanks to all you for listening!
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We take a trip around the LOTR LCG community and see what February had to offer. Yes, we talk about our Silvan February, but the community was active. Of special note was all the content that our friend, Samuel Shreeve (AKA Onidsen) put out. Always good. Take a listen to see what we saw this month.
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8:53 - LOTR Deck Test - https://lotrdecktest.wordpress.com/2019/02/05/deck-87-slippery-silvans/
9:24 - Hall of Beorn
https://hallofbeorn.wordpress.com/2019/02/13/alternate-art-whispers-in-the-trees/
19:10 Three is Company
https://toppodcast.com/podcast_feeds/three-is-company-joseph-forster/
22:14 Cardboard of the Rings
https://cardboardoftherings.com/
23:50 Discord Server http://discord.me/cotr
25:05 Men of the West YouTube Channel
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCItHdUEqlpfvDlcCeyZwH6w
26:00 Geek Zone YouTube Channel https://www.youtube.com/user/kscerri
29:15 Facebook: Lord of the Rings LCG Players
30:38 Reddit LOTR Community https://www.reddit.com/r/lotrlcg/
32:19 Onidsen (Samuel Shreeve) YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCMKAwY-wG3ug5NkumOl2P-A
35:45 LotR Deck Tech YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJF9Fhw9rPyrARoJDwI1mcA
37:33 Vision of the Palantir: https://visionofthepalantir.com
39:27 Warden of Arnor https://wardenofarnor.wordpress.com/2019/02/05/the-line-unbroken-c15-the-battle-of-the-pelennor-fields/#more-1999
39:37 Unfinished Trails - Thranduil the long awaited https://unfinishedtrailsblog.wordpress.com/2019/02/04/thranduil-the-long-awaited/
SILVAN FEBRUARY! A card in the Silvan archetype that cancels a shadow effect?!?! Gotta have it... at least in a Silvan deck. We aren't so sure about in any other type of deck though.
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SILVAN FEBRUARY! In this episode we talk about another niche card that helps our slippery Silvan deck trigger, bouncing elves back into our hand. When you play the deck, you'll see that even these events sometimes only help to trigger the Silvan "when enter play" effects.
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SILVAN FEBRUARY! This card is one of the powerhouse events in the deck! Not only does it power the "when enters play" mechanic that the Slippery Silvan deck highlights, but it also has a powerful effect against enemies. What a card!
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SILVAN FEBRUARY! This lore event is vital to every Silvan deck that takes advantage of the "when enters play" mechanic that is so fun to play in the Slippery Silvan deck. It seems, though, that is doesn't have much of a place outside of that kind of deck.
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SILVAN FEBRUARY! What Silvan build would be complete with out this one cost leadership attachment that let's you reduce the cost of the next Silvan you play. While it's great in the Slippery Silvan deck, I'm not sure there are many other decks that this card will make the cut.
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SILVAN FEBRUARY! We talk about the leadership attachment that gives a boost to the Slippery Silvan archetype. The card obviously has uses in the Silvan deck, but it may not be useful outside of that. What uses do you see for it?
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SILVAN FEBRUARY! In this episode we talk about one of the three brothers from Lothlorien, Orophin. His ability is great for the Silvan deck, but may not hit on all cylinders for other deck archetypes.
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SILVAN FEBRUARY! The Greenwood archer came out in the last cycle, but you know that the ability must have been thought of for a Silvan deck that includes Thranduil. Listen to what we have to say about the Greenwood Archer and is it any good without Thranduil?
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SILVAN FEBRUARY! Galion makes an appearance in The Hobbit as the butler who gets drunk and allows the captured dwarfs to escape. His card is a thematic home run and it also seems to feed the Slippery Silvan engine since he is a free ally that will get buffed by Celeborn's ability. But he may not get use in decks outside the Silvan archetype.
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SILVAN FEBRUARY! In this episode we talk about a craftsmen elf from Lorien, the Galadhrim Weaver who can only be used for questing. While it's a great include in this deck, is it good for general purposes?
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SILVAN FEBRUARY! This ally helps protect your board, especially in solo play. He deals direct damage to enemies NOT engaged with you, so that means enemies in the staging area and enemies engaged with other players. Bouncing him in and out of play can be lethal!
Decklist on RingsDB: https://ringsdb.com/decklist/view/10693/slippery-silvans-3.0
SILVAN FEBRUARY! The Galadhrim Minstrel is an ally that helps you dig out those events that you want oh so badly. While in a regular deck this card can shine, in the Slippery Silvan deck, this card is great! Tune in for this and all our Silvan content for the month of February!
Decklist on RingsDB: https://ringsdb.com/decklist/view/10693/slippery-silvans-3.0
SILVAN FEBRUARY! Here comes Thranduil, the newest card in our Slippery Silvan Deck. His combat action really sets him apart from other Silvan heroes that could slot into the deck, but does that mean he's irreplaceable? Tune in to find out our thoughts!
Decklist on RingsDB: https://ringsdb.com/decklist/view/10693/slippery-silvans-3.0
SILVAN FEBRUARY! Rumil, one of the three brothers on Lorien in this deck, takes on a life of his own. The sub-theme for the Slippery Silvan deck is to bring out a bunch of ranged characters to pump up Rumil's response. While he works like a boss in this sort of Silvan deck, he may not work in other decks. Take a listen and let us know what you think.
Decklist on RingsDB: https://ringsdb.com/decklist/view/10693/slippery-silvans-3.0
SILVAN FEBRUARY! In this episode we take on the Silvan Tracker, a lore ally that allows all silvans to heal whenever they ready. This card is really the only healing a silvan deck, especially the Slippery Silvans, need. It may not be so great in other decks though.
The Decklist on RingsDB: https://ringsdb.com/decklist/view/10693/slippery-silvans-3.0
SILVAN FEBRUARY! In this episode, we discuss the Naith Guide, a 2 cost leadership ally that makes a hero not exhaust to quest. It's a pretty great ability especially in our Slippery Silvan deck.
The decklist on RingsDB: https://ringsdb.com/decklist/view/10693/slippery-silvans-3.0
WELCOME TO SILVAN FEBRUARY! We will be highlighting cards that run in our Slippery Silvan deck all this month and we are starting with Celeborn. This hero is a grease in the engine that helps make the silvans not so squishy. But does he work in other decks? Take a listen.
Remember, this version is our uncut audio version. Check out our more polished video versions on youtube!
The decklist in RingsDB: https://ringsdb.com/decklist/view/10693/slippery-silvans-3.0
Here's what was going on around the LOTR LCG community in January 2019. Below is the table of contents and all the links to the community content we mention.
9:49 - Card Talk Recap and Future!
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The Lure of Middle-Earth: https://lureofmiddleearth.com/
19:01 - Grey Company: https://greycompanypodcast.com/
Facebook: The Grey Company Podcast
21:01 - Cardboard of the Rings: https://cardboardoftherings.com/
23:48 - Facebook Group: Lord of the Rings LCG Players
25:19 - Discord Group: http://discord.me/cotr
27:46 - FFG Forums:
https://community.fantasyflightgames.com/forum/178-the-lord-of-the-rings-the-card-game/
28:56 - The Mouth of Sauron: https://themouthofsauronpodcast.com/
29:27 - Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/lotrlcg/
31:45 - Mr. Underhill's YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCS2N7fiQxgXwdMu-dMwLluA
35:36 - LotR Deck Tech YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJF9Fhw9rPyrARoJDwI1mcA
37:10 - Rolling Intentions' YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/King27Jason
38:39 - Warden of Arnor's YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCvhIOR_9ADZDCmvsyEs9Oeg
Warden of Arnor's blog: https://wardenofarnor.wordpress.com/
40:52 - Vision of the Palantir: https://visionofthepalantir.com/
44:08 - The White Tower Blog: https://thewhitetower.wordpress.com/
The Lure of Middle Earth! It's not just the draw that all Tolkien fans feel toward the realm he created. It's an event that draws in over 100 Lord of the Rings LCG players and enthusiasts every year. It's been going on now for almost 19 years, and there is still room for you to go!
Other than the Lure of Middle Earth, we talk to Dominik Schonleben (one of it's organizers) about Saruman the neutral Istari ally. How do you use him? Can you use him? What makes the most sense? Is he any good? Wait, what - Doomed 3?!
For information about the Lure of Middle Earth, visit https://lureofmiddleearth.com/
We approached Ian about the opportunity to talk about a card on Card Talk and he chose (somewhat to our surprise!) Palantir. This card ultimately was better than we initially thought, but does it push it to a playable card in our decks? Tune in and find out!
In this episode of Encounter Card Talk, we take on one of the smaller encounter sets and arguably the easiest set of cards to manage in the whole core set. What are your thoughts on these cards?
Why not take on the last of the Aragorns that have been released to this point? We talked about Lore Aragorn last week with Mr. Underhill, and now we take on the tactics version. He has the same stat line, but his ability is far different, yet equally thematic. Which of the three do you prefer?
In this episode, we talk to Mr. Underhill whose current "Thematic Campaign" with Joseph Forster is hitting the community now. We talk to him about all his community involvement, but more importantly, we discuss a card of his choice, Lore Aragorn. He's high on using his ability to reduce threat. How do you feel about this version?
Merry Christmas to all those who celebrate! What better way to get in the spirit of the holiday season by talking about Spirit Theoden, who is sometimes called Santa because of his artwork. While this hero reminds us of the holiday, is he better than his counterpart, Tactics Theoden? I guess there is just one way to find out!
This encounter set seems to be filled with cards that new players could find intimidating. Oh yeah, this is the set where they brought a hill troll... okay... two of them!
This support character can quest for 4 and only costs 2 spirit. He may make some Rohan decks sing... but he probably can find places in other decks. But the fact that he is one and done can be frustrating. Which side of the fence do you fall on?
We'll give you three extra guesses who Chris picks to talk about in this episode, but at the end of the round, you'll have to get rid of all those guesses and start again for the next show. I know, it's a strange rule, but it makes you think about different ways to construct a... podcast. Thanks to Chris "Seastan" Stanford for being such an amazing guest and a vital part of the LOTR LCG community.
In this episode, we talk about Sam Gamgee's dad, his ole Gaffer. He is thematically a hit and seems to be an amazing card, especially with his ability in being in the lore sphere. Tune in and see what our first impressions of this card are.
NOTE: Bilbo's ability cannot be used against cards that are immune to player card effects. We were excited and didn't look up the rule!
This is our first take on Bilbo. We got news of this card right before we were going to record, so these are more impressions and how we plan on using this card. We missed some obvious combos in our excitement and when the card actually hits the table, we may revisit it and revise our ratings. Let us know what your first impressions are!
In this episode we talk about a very highly regarded card, Eowyn. Her stat line is perfect for questing and her ability allows her to vanquish most enemies. Oh yeah, and she's a tactics hero and that makes a huge difference!
In this, our extended version of the interview with Caleb, we hear some of more about the game developing process and more about the card that is obviously so near and dear to his heart!
This card is a thematic homerun. It symbolizes the relationship that Sam and Frodo had while pushing ever closer to Mount Doom to destroy the one ring. The card's mechanics though, do you think it is a homerun or a strikeout?
While it makes total sense that we have audio issues for this podcast, it also makes sense that this was one of the most fun guest hosts we've had on the show. Jon is the also known as ElectronJon from The Cardboard of the Rings podcast and is a self described "Huge lore nerd"
Which card did he choose? Tune in and find out!
In this episode, we talk with Samuel Shreeve, the creator of the White Tower blog. Right now, he is in the process of his Agents of the White Council feature on that site where he plays a quest and then writes a narrative about what just happened on that quest. Brilliant!
Here, we talk about tactic Theoden, the hero that buffs all tactics heroes. Take a listen to see what he has to say!
In this video, we discuss the leadership attachment Dunedain Mark. This 1 cost card can help any number of heroes because it can be moved around the board. It's not restricted nor is it unique, but does that matter?
Chad really loves a card. In this episode, he talks about all the tricks and toys and tales about his favorite card. You didn't think we would spoil the contest, did you? Don't forget to check out the extended audio version for more fun with Chad!
This leadership ally from the Mumakil adventure pack perked up our decks with his ability. He's not a bad chump blocker and he can nullify and attack from an enemy. That's not a bad thing. Do you think he is all that he is cracked up to be?
Dunhere. Core Set hero. Attacks the staging area. Oh my! That's a pretty cool trick he has. What do you think of this Rohan spirit hero?
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In this episode of Encounter Card Talk, we talk about the first scenario encounter set from the core set. Passage through Mirkwood is like a tutorial scenario and is great fun, but it does contain some exciting cards.
The actual Steward of Gondor makes his first appearance in Card Talk with his lore version from the core set. He's low threat and a stout defender. His ability? Weeeellllll.... what do you think?
The second episode of Encounter Card Talk is where we talk about the Dol Guldur Orcs encounter card set. This set is a pretty diverse set of cards and includes enemies, locations, and treacheries. What are your thoughts about the enemies here?
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In this episode we talk about the wizard that is close to every players' heart, Gandalf. Specifically, we tackle the neutral hero with a 14 threat cost, the most in the game. Are his stats and his ability worth the highest starting threat in the game?
In this, our first Encounter Card Talk, we discuss the cards from the encounter card set Spiders of Mirkwood, a part of the core set.
In this, our 25th episode, we take time to get to know Grant Thom(p?)son, co-host of our lovely podcast. Take some time and hear what he has to say about the game, the cards, and life in general! Thanks, Grant, for being awesome!
Merry, from the Black Riders Saga Box, is a tactics hero with a 6 threat cost. We think he is universally great in a hobbit deck, but we're not sure where else you can slot him. Where would you put him?
The Gondorian spearman is a great card, time tested through all the expansions and still sees play today. What are your thoughts about this tactics gondor ally?
Oh outlands...sigh how you have allowed us to consider your potential for so long. Hirluin is the Leadership Hero that has the outlands trait. I'm not sure if we are impressed with this guy. Are you?
This leadership side quest, you get an ally for the cost of questing through a 6 point detour. Is it worth it?
We are excited to have Joseph Forster joining us. He is one of the admins of the Facebook Group and has his own blog, Lord of the Rings Deck Tech. He chose to surprise us with his pick of card. Take a look and see what he picked!
This card allows you to bring an ally into play, for the cost of 1 lore resource and an extra quest point on the active location. Is the juice worth the squeeze?
The Rivendell Blade is an attachment that doesn't boost your attack strength, like you'd think from a weapon, but rather lowers the enemies defense. That sure was an unexpected twist on an old dynamic! But do we like it? Do you?
An Ent designed to defend and can buff his way to a very good defense statistic. One of us thinks he's pretty cool... the other hasn't really used him. Who do you agree with?
In this episode of Card Talk we dissect just about every part of the Hero, Sam Gamgee. His hobbit trait is awesome, his response is totally cool and he is an all around stud of a hobbit. Do you agree?
Thalin is another core set dwarf, just hanging out being pretty cool. Similar to Gloin, but not that similar. Well, kinda similar... ok, you let us know what you think!
Our first repeat. In this episode we take a closer look at the Baggins sphere hero, Bilbo Baggins. This card probably will rank better than the lore version of Bilbo, but you never know
That staple leadership card... or is it? Join us as we talk about the Steward of Gondor.
In this episode of Card Talk, we talk about everyone's second favorite captain of Gondor (even his father's!), Faramir. The leadership ally has a pretty awesome effect, but is that enough for us to give him just a few rings?
In this episode, we talk about the original armor from the core set. How do you get past the hill troll in Journey Down the Anduin without the Citadel Plate on Gimli? Tune in and see what we say...
In this episode, we look at Eowyn. The core spirit hero that is known for her questing ability, but can she do more? Guess we'll find out
We take on Gandalf, the ally from the core set. We both think this guy is a powerhouse, but is he overpowered? Take a look.
In this episode, we talk about the lowest threat hero in the game thus far, Glorfindel. We all see that he has huge upside potential, but are there any downsides? Watch and find out! SHOW MORE
In this episode of card talk, we take a closer look at a neutral attachment that can only be used on Dwarfs or Hobbits. It's our first non-hero card and we had a great time putting it together!
In this episode Grant and I discuss one of the most popular heroes in the game, Aragorn. Here we talk about the first version of of Aragorn released from the leadership sphere. Many of us in the game call him "Coragorn"
In this episode, we take an in-depth look at Gloin, the wise dwarf among the adventurers to Erebor.
In this video, we talk about Boromir, the warrior from Gondor. He spent his whole life fighting the forces of Mordor. No wonder he was first released as a tactics hero.
In this episode, we talk about the Lore Hero version of Bilbo. It seems that Grant and I pretty much agree on him and all that he is to the game. Not sure if that's good or bad!
In this inaugural episode of Card Talk, Grant and I tackle one of the staples of Lord of the Rings canon, Frodo Baggins. This spirit hero is a great card all around, garnering 3 rings from me and 4 rings from Grant.