Your source for all things relating to the Lord of the Rings: The Card Game Living Card Game (LCG) by Fantasy Flight Games. Featuring reviews of Adventure Packs, news, previews, trivia, cards of the week, strategy and more!
Chad, Chris, Jon, & the CotR Crew
I recently stumbled upon The Cardboard of the Rings podcast and it has quickly become one of my favorite podcasts to listen to. As a fan of The Lord of the Rings Card Game, I was thrilled to find a podcast dedicated solely to discussing and exploring the game. The hosts are engaging, knowledgeable, and their passion for the game shines through in every episode.
One of the best aspects of this podcast is how informative it is. Whether you're a new player just starting out or a veteran looking for advanced strategies, there is something for everyone on this show. The hosts do an excellent job of breaking down card mechanics, analyzing scenarios, and providing helpful tips and advice. I've learned so much from listening to their discussions and it has greatly enhanced my gameplay experience.
Another aspect that I really appreciate about this podcast is its community focus. The associated Discord server mentioned in the initial review is a great way to connect with other players, ask questions, and share experiences. It's refreshing to see a podcast that not only educates listeners but also fosters a sense of community within its fan base.
However, as mentioned in one of the reviews above, there can be some downsides to this podcast. One recurring criticism seems to be the frequent talk of hunting and animal violence in reference to game mechanics. While this may not bother some listeners, others find it off-putting or uncomfortable. It would be beneficial if the hosts were more mindful of this aspect and provided trigger warnings or skipped over those segments for those who would prefer not to listen.
In conclusion, despite any minor flaws or personal preferences regarding certain topics discussed on the show, The Cardboard of the Rings remains an excellent podcast for fans of The Lord of the Rings Card Game. Its informative nature, passionate hosts, and sense of community make it an invaluable resource for both new and experienced players alike. If you're interested in delving deeper into this captivating card game, I highly recommend giving this podcast a listen.
Welcome to Jon, Chris, and Eric Thank you to James S, Gary L, Bert D, Mike W. Announcement Retro Preview - Redhorn Gate Deck Spotlight - Council of the Wise https://ringsdb.com/decklist/view/25903/eventrecyclingcouncilofthewise-1.0 https://ringsdb.com/decklist/view/46083/councilofthewiseinmusic-1.0 https://ringsdb.com/decklist/view/29534/thewhitecouncildoom-silvanscotwcontract-1.0 Top and Bottom cards of Oaths AMA Soliloquy
Welcome to Jon, Chris, and Eric Thank you to Jamie T, Tim E, Christopher H, Dan M Announcement Retro Preview - Flight from Moria Deck Spotlight - Grey Wanderer https://ringsdb.com/decklist/view/49851/thewoodenwanderermd-rcoc-1.0 https://ringsdb.com/decklist/view/17160/wanderingelvenking-1.0 https://ringsdb.com/decklist/view/16339/erestorthemarvelchampion-1.0 We Create the 2nd Half of FFG's Achievement List! AMA Soliloquy
Welcome to Jon, Rena, and Autumn Thank you to Blair B, Brian G, Steven P, Zach M News Retro Preview - 7th Level Deck Spotlight - 3 Hunters https://www.ringsdb.com/decklist/view/16267/threehuntersmtdoomcampaign-1.0 https://ringsdb.com/decklist/view/52230/3huntingrohirrimmd-rcoc-1.0 https://ringsdb.com/decklist/view/23601/ifitsstupidbutitworksitsnotstupid-1.0 Quest of the Week Saga Discussion AMA Soliloquy
Welcome to Jon, Chris, and Rena Thank you to Christian P, Patrick K, Jason H, Jeff P Announcements News Card Review - Strange News in Bree AMA Soliloquy
Welcome to Jon, Chris, and Rena (with a brief Wandering Took pop-in!) Thank you to Patrick C, Tom P, DebacleSam, Ondrej P Announcements News ALEP Spoilers Retro Preview Deck Spotlight Soliloquy
Welcome to Jon, Chris, and Rena Thank you to Mike T, Andrew C, Rupert S, John R Announcements News Holiday Song https://cardboardoftherings.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/aragorn-is-comin-to-town.mp3 Gift Exchange AMA Soliloquy
Welcome to Jon, Chris, and Rena Thank you to Dragomir A, Brian F, Diogenes P, John W Announcements News The Fate of Wilderland Deck Spotlight - Fellowship Contract https://ringsdb.com/decklist/view/13476/fellowshipoftheshadow-1.0 http://www.ringsdb.com/decklist/view/13843/purpleisthecolorofroyalty-1.0 https://ringsdb.com/decklist/view/13422/thecompanyofbrokironfist-1.0 Favorite Thematic Combos AMA Soliloquy
Welcome to Jon, Eric, and Rena but also Chris and Chad later Thank you to Steven M, Marc T, Ake N, Christian N Announcements News Con of the Rings Talk ALEP Hobbit Interview AMA Soliloquy
It's Second Breakfast time again! First up, Jon is joined by Chris and Chad for a little on-air hangout (Rings of Power spoilers 14:20-22:10 if you haven't seen S2E8). Next, Sabina and Dominic drop by for their annual visit (the kids, they keep growing!), followed by friend of the show Autumn and newcomer Spencer. Then we've got the 3-headed-dragon meme of Doug, Kyle, and Splice - you decide which is which part of the meme. Finally, Chris (there are a lot of them) and Craig stop in to wrap us up. Thanks to the Freemen of the North for hosting Con of the Rings, and thanks to our amazing Patrons for making the show possible. Enjoy this one on us!
Welcome to Jon, Chris, Rena, and Ben Thank you to Karen G, Michael K, Mike A, Nick P Announcements News Dragncard stats Mt Gundabad Retro pre-review How to make friends and win quests - Good Multiplayer Habits and Con of the Rings talk AMA
Welcome to Jon, Chris, and Eric Thank you to Darren T, Gideon S, Jonathan M, Josh J Announcements News Ghost of Framsburg Retro pre-review Thematic deck build for the Saga AMA
Welcome to Jon, Eric, and Rena Thank you to Oliver C, Christopher A, Francisco P, Andrew M Announcements News Fire in the Night Retro pre-review Question by Question Breakdown: Summer Mailbag https://library.fangraphs.com/offense/ AMA An Important Bard Lee PSA Seastan's Soliloquy
Welcome to Jon, Chris, and Eric Thank you to Daniel G, Artur B, Brian L, Brandon A Announcements News Roam Across Rhovanion Retro pre-review Cotr, It's in the game AMA Seastan's Soliloquy
Welcome to Jon, Chris, Brad, and Chad!? Thank you to Christina B, Declan C, Mark M, Stephen J Announcements News The Withered Heath Retro pre-review Haldan & Dale vs Evil (Ered Mithrin Player card decks) AMA Seastan's Soliloquy
Welcome from Jon, Chris, Eric, and Brad Thank you to Tobias H, Adrien L, Jordan B, Brady J Announcements News King's Quest Discussion Second Half of Player Card Reviews for The Shire's Reckoning AMA Seastan's Soliloquy
Welcome from Jon, Eric, and Brad Thank you to Mark S, Marc S, Stefan K, Robert L Announcements News Lost in Mirkwood Discussion First Half of Player Card Reviews for The Shire's Reckoning AMA Seastan's Soliloquy
Welcome from Jon, Chris, and Eric Thank you to Jan L, Kyle B, Michal B, Bradley H Announcements News Top 3/Bottom 2 SKUS not being rereleased AMA Seastan's Soliloquy
Welcome from Jon, Chris......and Caleb!!!??? Thank you Judyth A, Topi L, Jacek J, Frank D New Schedule One Ring Session on 2nd feed Catchup with Caleb The Crebain Brief: An Art Based Game with Caleb AMA Farewell!
Welcome from Chad, Jon, Chris, Brad, and Mark Thank you Travis B, Wes N, Florian S, Hiemad E Annual Song! Chad-o-Fax We say nice things about Chad for awhile AMA Farewell!
Welcome from Chad, Jon, and Chris Thank you Jason W, Ceri W, Lee K, Scott K Big Podcast news: https://www.patreon.com/posts/92555028 Holiday Gift Exchange! 2023 Cotr Highlights All Swag has shipped. AMA Farewell!
Welcome from Chad, Jon, and Chris Thank you Andreas R, Ross G, Brian S, David S Big Podcast news: https://www.patreon.com/posts/92555028 The Con has happened and we have tales to share! All Swag has shipped. AMA Farewell!
Welcome from Jon, Eric, and Chris. Special Guest: Jeremy Zwirn Thank you Andreas R, Ross G, Brian S, David F The Swag has been shipped domestically, international shipping soon. Two Towers re-packaged is out in the wild So JZ, what would you say you do here? AMA Farewell!
It's our annual Second Breakfast with the community! Jon, Chad, Chris, and Splice open up with early Con highlights Time travel back to Friday to chat with Amy while she gives Chad his long-awaited henna masterpiece Jon is joined by Brian, Lee, and Mike for Dwarrowdelf commiserations Sabina, Dominic, and Rob hop in for Eagle Talk and some poetry Finally, appearing from the mists, 3/4ths of the Grey Company! Thank you to our Patrons who make the show possible, as always the .5's are on us
Welcome from Chad, Jon, and Chris Thank you Ziggi W, Glenn H, Stefano L, Daniel M The Con is happening in 3 days! (and already happened if not listening live) Italy a huge event in Milan, the 28th of October, contact Lorunks on Discord Top 4/Bottom 3 player cards from Return of the King Saga boxes AMA Farewell!
Welcome from (a very sick) Chad, Jon, and Chris Thank you Andrew D, Atte L, Sam VanT, Luke H The Siege of Erebor an ALEP stand-alone quest RRR -Multiplayer The Con is near! Decks we are bringing to The Con AMA Farewell!
Welcome from Chad, Jon, and Chris Special Guest: Autumn Thank you Diedert K, Darren M, Tim F, Michael K. Con of the Rings is almost here RRR -Multiplayer A Fifth Starter Deck: https://ringsdb.com/deck/view/456558 https://ringsdb.com/deck/view/457843 https://ringsdb.com/deck/view/457259 Autumn's deck and website: https://theroseofgondolin.wordpress.com/flight-to-the-ford/ Alt-art discussion AMA Farewell!
Welcome from Jon, Eric, Brad and Chris Thank you Tyler M, Zack P, Helen H, Lars J Announcements and News: Join the League of Cooperative Gaming Discord for a big LOTR LCG weekend: August 18-20th. Invite link: https://discord.gg/SahjuTx Christen that Ship winners! Congratulations to all! Please email us at cardboardoftherings@gmail.com 2022 Swag plus Daan's book Max, alias Whispers; The seas Whisperer Eddie Ashton; USS Eden's Promise Kevin Zorena; USS Second Breakfast 2020 fellowship alt arts Mike Kozlik (Galion on COTR Discord); Belladonna Sebastian Wojta; The Deckbox of the Seas 2020 Fellowship balrog deck box, threat tracker, dividers, and one package of Eye of Sauron card sleeves Jeff Maynes (Razumikhin); The Elencirya Vingilittle RRR: Multiplayer CotR Mailbag! Who done it? Chad has been taken out by a player card! AMA Farewell!
Welcome from Chad, Jon, and Chris Thank you Niall H, Raymond W, Sean S, Nick A Announcements and News: Dream-Chaser Campaign is out! Two Towers Reprint Announced FFG LotR Events at Gen Con GameZenter/Artiforge no longer printing Nightmare or POD RRR: Multiplayer Vengeance of Mordor Top 4/Bottom 3 (Someone's best is another's 3rd worst) AMA Farewell!
Welcome from Chad, Jon, and Chris, Thank you David H, David R, Glen S, Doug B Announcements and News: Con of the Rings 2023 tickets now for sale! https://www.conoftheringsmn.com/ Random Review Redo: Multiplayer https://youtu.be/Vk0GcujRgUM Ship Mechanics Explained We are on a boat! Contest https://forms.gle/d6ZCSeehh1MuvD4LA Dreamchaser Quest advice AMA Farewell!
Welcome from Chad, Jon, Eric, and Chris Special Guest: FFG Game Designer Tyler Parrott Thank you Andy S, Michael O, Richard H, Mark C Announcements and News: Jon's 100th Episode Con of the Rings 2023 tickets now for sale! https://www.conoftheringsmn.com/ Tyler has a lot to say about a lot of things. AMA Farewell!
Welcome from Chad, Jon, and Chris, Thank you Liam C, Morgan K, Simon E, Sebastian L Special Thank You to Autumn for the artwork! Announcements and News: Con of the Rings 2023 tickets now for sale! https://www.conoftheringsmn.com/ Random Review Redo: Multiplayer Chad does not like Nazgul. Three-murdered. 3 good, 3 bad. The gang once again looks at cards and thier theme. AMA Farewell!
Welcome from Chad, Jon, and eventually Eric and Chris, Very Special Guest: AR Thank you Jindrich J, Janet W, Jason M, and Doug H Announcements and News: nothing important here, Chad really has noting happening that he wants everyone to know about. Just fast forward past this part. AR Interview: The Pipeline Explained AMA Farewell!
Welcome from Chad, Jon, and Chris, Thank you Robert C, Alex S, Alexander W, Andrew S Random Review Redo: OF PAIN! Announcements and News Repackaged Dream-chaser Cycle announced Why you should be excited for this! AMA Farewell!
Welcome from Chad, Jon, Chris, Aaron, Ben, and Mark Thank you Hayley L, Heather H, Perry R, Markus O Random Review Redo: OF PAIN! Announcements and News Con of the Rings 2023! New LOTR games in the wild! What's the deal with MTG LOTR? Caleb was on Nerd of the Rings! AMA Farewell!
Welcome from Chad, Jon, and Brad Thank you Kimberly B, Tom Z, Dai A, Edward B Announcements and News Random Review Redo: OF PAIN! Saga and Theme and Deckbuilding Discussion AMA Farewell!
Welcome from Chad, Jon, and Chris Thank you Gert V, Arjan H, Geoff C, David C Announcements and News Random Review Redo: OF PAIN! Top/Bottom player cards from The Two Towers AMA Farewell!
Welcome from Chad, Jon, and Eric Thank you Anthony B, Brennan M, Dan AKA KennedyHawk, Brent M Announcements and News Massive Multiplayer online January 15th at 1:30 pm Eastern, which is 7:30 pm Central European time: The Nine are Abroad Random Review Redo: OF PAIN! Community Round-up Spreadsheet with community information: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1TvuRjJfbgLcm2I1PKEu_AsT7L93U4UddyTldI9B8hlE/edit?usp=sharing Other notable community contributers: Grey Company Podcast Tales from the Cards blog Three is Company Podcast Lotr LCG Facebook Group Warden of Arnor blog Monday Night Twitch https://www.twitch.tv/wanderingtook League of Cooperative Gaming discord server Lotr Quest Companion Ringsdb deck builder Dragn cards Herr der Ringe LCG Wiki german resource Late of the Rings podcast Con of the Rings convention Lotr Deck Tech deckbuilding series Master of Lore blog 10th Nazgul/Hive Tyrant videos Secondhand Took blog Mirkwood Runner blog Susurros del bosque viejo spanish resource Team Covenant videos Lure of Middle Earth Convention Legacy of Feanor custom content GeckoTH custom content Ninjadorg custom content Feonix custom content Riddermark Lord alt arts Burger Tokens tokens Drac tokens Buy the Same Token tokens The BGG dividers - a few different flavors. Nine Riders (tlawrence) and Ryno (originally Ryno, now maintained by Malarick) are most popular Tesseract games dividers The box project - Ira and Jason working to make custom printed boxes to house cycles Non-LOTR: Biglof, Vardean, and Wandering Took: Critical Encounters and Daniel's Podcast: The Canon Reviewed AMA Farewell!
Welcome from Chad, Jon, Eric, and special guest John Leo Thank you Chris D, Robin M, Al N, Luc B Announcements and News Massive Multiplayer online January 15th at 1:30 pm Eastern, which is 7:30 pm Central European time: The Nine are Abroad Random Review Redo: OF PAIN! Interview with head of writing for ALEP: John Leo AMA Farewell!
Welcome from Chad, Jon, and Chris Thank you Isaiah H, Nathan B, Craig B, Carl S Announcements and News Lure of Middle Earth in February Massive Multiplayer online event in January: The Nine are Abroad Random Review Redo: OF PAIN! Do not ignore these cards from the repackaged content AMA Farewell!
Welcome from Chad, Jon, and Chris Thank you Disco Drew, Lorenzo C, Chris M, Darthmaluus Announcements and News Two new LOTR: LCG items available: Fellowship Saga, ALEP's The Nine are Abroad Main Topic: Rings of Power discussion. Farewell!
It's our annual Con special! First up, Second Breakfast with CotR from Saturday morning at the hotel. Chad, Chris, and Jon are joined by Brian, Robb, Vardaen, Alex, Matt, Splice, Eric, and special guest, Sabina! Then, through the magic of editing, we jump to a recap of Saturday, Sunday, and a few missing Friday stories with the crew. Thanks to our amazing patrons who make this show possible. And, as always, the .5's are on us. Enjoy!
Welcome from Chad, Jon, and Eric. I mean Chris. I honestly cannot tell. Thank you Bryan D, Elijah W, Julian H, Aleksander K Announcements and News Con of the Rings 2022 happening in hours! Random Review Redo: The Heroes conclusion ALEP has completed the HUGE accomplishment of releasing an entire cycle with the announcment that Blood in the Isen is available. Blood in the Isen player card review. AMA Farewell! Chad tries to fall asleep ASAP.
Welcome from Chad, Jon, and Eric Thank you Andrew P, Caleb H, Jamie S, Michael M Announcements and News Some Lord of the Rings show thing.... A few Con of the Rings 2022 Tickets still on Sale! conoftheringsmn.com Random Review Redo: The Heroes Does anyone have a...? Part 2 AMA Farewell!
Welcome from Chad, Jon, and Eric Thank you Mark S, Maxime P, Dennis G, Juan L and Autumn Announcements and News A Westron Reading is live! Thanks to the support from our amazing Patrons we have hired Chloe Elmore to read the story text for the entire Angmar Awakened cycle. A HUGE THANK YOU to the behind the scenes guys (Matt, Eric and Brad) for doing all the work to get this done. Details on how to add the RSS feed can be found here: https://learn.acast.com/en/articles/4339789-how-to-listen-to-a-secure-podcast-feed A few Con of the Rings 2022 Tickets still on Sale! conoftheringsmn.com ALEP preview Article: Blood in the Isen https://alongextendedparty.com/2022/08/17/blood-in-the-isen/ Random Review Redo: The Heroes (Jon is looking good!) Does anyone have a...? AMA Farewell!
Welcome from Chad, Jon, Chris and special guest Autumn! Thank you James & Wendy C, Joe H, Autumn B, Edmund L Announcements and News A Westron Reading! Thanks to the support from our amazing Patrons we have hired Chloe Elmore to read the story text for the entire Angmar Awakened cycle. A HUGE THANK YOU to the behind the scenes guys (Matt, Eric and Brad) for doing all the work to get this done. Details on how to add the RSS feed can be found here: https://learn.acast.com/en/articles/4339789-how-to-listen-to-a-secure-podcast-feed A few Con of the Rings 2022 Tickets still on Sale! conoftheringsmn.com Random Review Redo: The Heroes Who wants to be a Silmarillionaire Game! AMA Farewell!
Welcome from Chad, Jon and Chris Thank you Pratik M, Jonathan K, Nathan E, Rory H and Mika Announcements and News Con of the Rings 2022 Tickets on Sale now! conoftheringsmn.com Random Review Redo: The Heroes New Progression: Is there one? I just got the new Angmar Awakens hero box. Now What? AMA Farewell!
Welcome from Chad, Jon and Chris. Joined by Aaron and Nick Thank you Raymond R, Mark A, Sebastian W, Morgan A Announcements and News Con of the Rings 2022 Tickets on Sale now! conoftheringsmn.com Trivia Game of complete relevance Random Review Redo: The Heroes ALEP expansion Player Card review: Mustering of the Rohirrim AMA Farwell!
Welcome from Chad, Jon and Chris. Joined by Brad and Eric Announcements and News (lots of it) FFG article featuring a non-Haldir deck built by Chad https://www.fantasyflightgames.com/en/news/2022/5/12/different-ways-to-adventure/ ALEP expansion coming soon! Random Review Redo: The Quests (Autumn is a big ol' meanie!) Tardy Takes AMA Farwell!
Welcome from Chad, Chris and Jon Thank you to Mats O, Michael G, Morrowless, Seth G Dreadnaught at GenCon E-mail sent to all Patreons recieving swag this year, if you have not recieved this e-mail please contact us. NPA How long does it take to build a deck? Random Review Redo: The Quests Discord throws us a bone! Top 4 / Bottom 3 Ered Mithrin Cycle Chad mis-reads a card for the first time ever Updates, AMAs, and farewells
Welcome from Chad, Chris, and Jon Thank you to: Kyle P, Luke W, Manuel L, Mark T Patreon Deadline is HERE! Join now at the Denethor or Boromir Tier for 6 months to get the AWESOME swag. www.patreon.com/cardboardoftherings Tardy Takes and other Patreon exclusive content Random Review Redo (don't play this one 4 player!) New Play Advice: Action Windows in the Combat Phase 7 Cards from the Starter Sets you should care about Round-up AMA Farwells
Welcome from Chad, Jon, Chris, Mark, Brad, Vardean, Shellin, and Matt! Thank you to: Buz H, Charles L, Christopher N, James G Announcements and News Swag Deadline is fast approaching! Don't miss out. Chris turns 100! Don't miss out on Chad's Starter Deck series on YouTube Brad announces a collaboration with Shellin for our Patreons, Tardy Takes,. You can check it out if you join. Agmar will be the first to awaken in the new release model. Starter Deck showdown. Brad does an amazing job of running this thing! Shellin clarifies the erratas. Jason Walden Interview (this is also available as a standalone episode 194.5) Round-up Farewells
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