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Court Games covers all news releases for the LCG and 5th Edition RPG product lines, along with discussions about their impact, speculation, and recommendations to improve your L5R experience. Community comes first in our discussions, especially since we're a podcast born from the L5R Discord. Expe…

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    Court Games: Gencon 2024

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 2, 2024 83:52


    Thank you for Listening! Timestamps 0:00 Introductions Mentions link CourtGames is a fan project and is not an official affiliate of Fantasy Flight Games. Legend of the Five Rings is the property of Fantasy Flight Games. All opinions expressed on this podcast belong solely to the hosts of this show. The music used in this episode is titled "Aiko", created by Carlos Estella Any feedback is a gift, find us online: @CourtGamesPod on Twitter Join the L5R discord server Check out our website! Listen to the Courtgames LCG Cast Check out Crimson Gold Agonies, a CourtGames AP Check out Fortune and Strife, a CourtGames AP Brought to you by our supporters on Patreon In affiliation with D20 Radio "Where Gamers Rule!" Find out more at https://court-games.pinecast.co This podcast is powered by Pinecast.

    Court Games RPG - Visting Toshigoku for the Holiday Season

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 22, 2023 28:47


    Thank you for Listening! Timestamps 0:00 Introductions Mentions Your links: The Buddhist Hell Realm (learnreligions.com) Adventures in Rokugan - Game Master's Kit - EDGE Studio | DriveThruRPG Onmyoji Trailer : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=csWDBYr2Fe8 CourtGames is a fan project and is not an official affiliate of Fantasy Flight Games. Legend of the Five Rings is the property of Fantasy Flight Games. All opinions expressed on this podcast belong solely to the hosts of this show. The music used in this episode is titled "Aiko", created by Carlos Estella Any feedback is a gift, find us online: @CourtGamesPod on Twitter Join the L5R discord server Check out our website! Listen to the Courtgames LCG Cast Check out Crimson Gold Agonies, a CourtGames AP Check out Fortune and Strife, a CourtGames AP Brought to you by our supporters on Patreon In affiliation with D20 Radio "Where Gamers Rule!" Find out more at https://court-games.pinecast.co This podcast is powered by Pinecast.

    Court Games RPG - Reviews and Gaki-Do

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 4, 2023 60:08


    Thank you for Listening! Timestamps 0:00 Introductions Mentions link CourtGames is a fan project and is not an official affiliate of Fantasy Flight Games. Legend of the Five Rings is the property of Fantasy Flight Games. All opinions expressed on this podcast belong solely to the hosts of this show. The music used in this episode is titled "Aiko", created by Carlos Estella Any feedback is a gift, find us online: @CourtGamesPod on Twitter Join the L5R discord server Check out our website! Listen to the Courtgames LCG Cast Check out Crimson Gold Agonies, a CourtGames AP Check out Fortune and Strife, a CourtGames AP Brought to you by our supporters on Patreon In affiliation with D20 Radio "Where Gamers Rule!" Find out more at https://court-games.pinecast.co This podcast is powered by Pinecast.

    Death, Meido, and New Stuff?

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 2, 2023 85:34


    Thank you for Listening! Timestamps 0:00 Introductions 1:15 Apologies 4:15 Gencon Games 6:00 Free RPG Day 6:20 New website legendofthefiverings.com 14:30 Meido Introduction 15:20 Real World Traditions of Death 20:20 Shinto 21:30 Confucianism 23:00 Taoism 24:00 Buddhism 32:30 The Kokiji and the Creation Story and Underworld 36:30 Diyu and the Yama Kings 38:00 King Yan 41:30 Rokugan's Meido 49:30 What's it like in Meido 51:00 Reflections: New Topography for Meido 1:07:00 Getting to Meido 1:13:00 Risks of Meido Mentions http:www.legendofthefiverings.com CourtGames is a fan project and is not an official affiliate of Fantasy Flight Games. Legend of the Five Rings is the property of Fantasy Flight Games. All opinions expressed on this podcast belong solely to the hosts of this show. The music used in this episode is titled "Aiko", created by Carlos Estella Any feedback is a gift, find us online: @CourtGamesPod on Twitter Join the L5R discord server Check out our website! Listen to the Courtgames LCG Cast Check out Crimson Gold Agonies, a CourtGames AP Check out Fortune and Strife, a CourtGames AP Brought to you by our supporters on Patreon In affiliation with D20 Radio "Where Gamers Rule!" Find out more at https://court-games.pinecast.co This podcast is powered by Pinecast.

    The Realm of Dreams with Marie Brennan

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 7, 2023 63:10


    Thank you for Listening! Timestamps 0:00 Introductions Mentions A Moth follows her Light: http://www.spookyelectriconline.com/L5R-Halloween-2021.pdf Inhabitants of Yume-do: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Yume_no_seirei Game of 100 Candles Game of 100 Candles, The by Marie Brennan – Aconyte Books Night Parade of 100 Demons Night Parade of 100 Demons, The by Marie Brennan – Aconyte Books Marie's homepage: Home - Swan Tower | Author Marie Brennan CourtGames is a fan project and is not an official affiliate of Fantasy Flight Games. Legend of the Five Rings is the property of Fantasy Flight Games. All opinions expressed on this podcast belong solely to the hosts of this show. The music used in this episode is titled "Aiko", created by Carlos Estella Any feedback is a gift, find us online: @CourtGamesPod on Twitter Join the L5R discord server Check out our website! Listen to the Courtgames LCG Cast Check out Crimson Gold Agonies, a CourtGames AP Check out Fortune and Strife, a CourtGames AP Brought to you by our supporters on Patreon In affiliation with D20 Radio "Where Gamers Rule!" Find out more at https://court-games.pinecast.co This podcast is powered by Pinecast.

    Spirit Away Your Players to the Realm of Senkyo

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 7, 2023 34:45


    Thank you for Listening! Timestamps 0:00 Introductions 3:56 Two Courts: Senkakku and Chikusho-do 7:22 Senkyo in Folklore 11:58 How might you describe Senkyo to your players? 15:09 How might your players get spirited away into Senkyo? 21:39 What happens if your players stay in Senkyo too long? 25:14 How might the animals of Senkyo test your players? 26:48 Who are the lords of Senkyo? 29:47 What kinds of Yokai live in Senkyo? 32:12 Closing Mentions New Legend of the Five Rings boardgame coming soon CourtGames is a fan project and is not an official affiliate of Fantasy Flight Games. Legend of the Five Rings is the property of Fantasy Flight Games. All opinions expressed on this podcast belong solely to the hosts of this show. The music used in this episode is titled "Aiko", created by Carlos Estella Any feedback is a gift, find us online: @CourtGamesPod on Twitter Join the L5R discord server Check out our website! Listen to the Courtgames LCG Cast Check out Crimson Gold Agonies, a CourtGames AP Check out Fortune and Strife, a CourtGames AP Brought to you by our supporters on Patreon In affiliation with D20 Radio "Where Gamers Rule!"

    How to create a KILLER Duelist in L5R 5E (Feat. Nick Marini)

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 3, 2023 63:42


    Thank you for Listening! You can join future dueling tournaments by reaching out to @DSalazar on our Discord server: https://bit.ly/3Y1wlHT Timestamps 0:00 Introductions 4:30 How to prepare for a duel 10:18 Finishing Blow is the name of the game 16:38 Dueling Actions and the importance of Void 27:42 Dueling is elevated by all the mind games 33:14 Character Example - Bushi, Earth build 37:21 Character Example - Courtier, Air build 45:11 Character Example - Bushi, Fire build 49:19 Void builds are Nick's favorite 53:59 Rituals before a duel 55:40 Fire and Earth Shuji 57:49 Support your party's duelist! 1:01:00 Closing CourtGames is a fan project and is not an official affiliate of Fantasy Flight Games. Legend of the Five Rings is the property of Fantasy Flight Games. All opinions expressed on this podcast belong solely to the hosts of this show. The music used in this episode is titled "Aiko", created by Carlos Estella Any feedback is a gift, find us online: @CourtGamesPod on Twitter Join the L5R discord server Check out our website! Listen to the Courtgames LCG Cast Check out Crimson Gold Agonies, a CourtGames AP Check out Fortune and Strife, a CourtGames AP Brought to you by our supporters on Patreon In affiliation with D20 Radio "Where Gamers Rule!"

    New Techniques in Writ of the Wilds, final review

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 4, 2023 32:49


    Thank you for Listening! Timestamps 0:00 New techniques 12:48 Elemental imbalances are good for plot hooks 15:33 New conditions 19:11 Pilgrimages are the new "Magistrate campaigns" 21:24 Playing non-humans in 5th Edition L5R 23:17 New titles 27:12 Our complaints 30:41 CourtGames is a fan project and is not an official affiliate of Fantasy Flight Games. Legend of the Five Rings is the property of Fantasy Flight Games. All opinions expressed on this podcast belong solely to the hosts of this show. The music used in this episode is titled "Aiko", created by Carlos Estella Any feedback is a gift, find us online: @CourtGamesPod on Twitter Join the L5R discord server Check out our website! Listen to the Courtgames LCG Cast Check out Crimson Gold Agonies, a CourtGames AP Check out Fortune and Strife, a CourtGames AP Brought to you by our supporters on Patreon In affiliation with D20 Radio "Where Gamers Rule!"

    Writ of the Wilds New Schools Review

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 27, 2023 58:37


    Thank you for Listening! Timestamps 0:00 Introductions 0:15 Dragonfly Clan 16:46 20 Questions reprint 19:54 New Schools 25:50 Laughing Mountain Hearthstone Tradition 28:40 Shinomen Naga School 30:37 Tattered-Ear Nezumi 34:26 Tengu Mask of Air 40:51 Woolen Hooves Trapper Tradition 44:16 New Advantages and Disadvantages 50:29 End CourtGames is a fan project and is not an official affiliate of Fantasy Flight Games. Legend of the Five Rings is the property of Fantasy Flight Games. All opinions expressed on this podcast belong solely to the hosts of this show. The music used in this episode is titled "Aiko", created by Carlos Estella Any feedback is a gift, find us online: @CourtGamesPod on Twitter Join the L5R discord server Check out our website! Listen to the Courtgames LCG Cast Check out Crimson Gold Agonies, a CourtGames AP Check out Fortune and Strife, a CourtGames AP Brought to you by our supporters on Patreon In affiliation with D20 Radio "Where Gamers Rule!"

    Writ of the Wild, Our Thoughts on Section 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 20, 2023 43:33


    Thank you for Listening! Timestamps 0:00 Introductions 1:06 News 3:29 Writ of the Wilds Review 9:03 Hitsu: How the Spirit Realms affect the wilderness 10:46 Elemental Imbalances 11:38 Clans and the Supernatural: It's lacking! 17:18 Detailing the Shinomen Mori 22:19 Detailing the Yobanjin 32:15 The Dragon Clan 41:01 Closing Mentions Tales of Rokugan, Play-by-Post server - https://discord.gg/KHe7uFChD6 Interview with Marie Brennan - https://edge-studio.net/marie-brennan-interview/ Game of 100 candles - https://aconytebooks.com/shop/game-of-100-candles-the-by-marie-brennan/ The Three Oaths - https://aconytebooks.com/shop/three-oaths-by-josh-reynolds/ CourtGames is a fan project and is not an official affiliate of Fantasy Flight Games. Legend of the Five Rings is the property of Fantasy Flight Games. All opinions expressed on this podcast belong solely to the hosts of this show. The music used in this episode is titled "Aiko", created by Carlos Estella Any feedback is a gift, find us online: @CourtGamesPod on Twitter Join the L5R discord server Check out our website! Check out Fortune and Strife, a CourtGames AP Brought to you by our supporters on Patreon In affiliation with D20 Radio "Where Gamers Rule!"

    Everything you need to plan the GREATEST Mystery Adventure

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 9, 2022 47:55


    Thank you for Listening! Timestamps 0:00 Introductions 1:19 News 2:31 The Problem with Mysteries 7:37 The Three Elements of a Crime 18:20 The Perfect Suspects 20:10 The BIG secret for GMs 24:55 Creating clues 31:23 The Classic Mystery Story 39:48 Wrapping up the Mystery 45:06 Closing Mentions Game of 100 Candles: Game of 100 Candles, The by Marie Brennan – Aconyte Books Imperfect Land Adventure: Imperfect Land - EDGE Studio CourtGames is a fan project and is not an official affiliate of Fantasy Flight Games. Legend of the Five Rings is the property of Fantasy Flight Games. All opinions expressed on this podcast belong solely to the hosts of this show. The music used in this episode is titled "Aiko", created by Carlos Estella Any feedback is a gift, find us online: @CourtGamesPod on Twitter Join the L5R discord server Check out our website! Listen to the Courtgames LCG Cast Check out Crimson Gold Agonies, a CourtGames AP Check out Fortune and Strife, a CourtGames AP Brought to you by our supporters on Patreon In affiliation with D20 Radio "Where Gamers Rule!"

    Ask THESE questions before making your FIRST character

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 18, 2022


    Thank you for Listening! Timestamps 0:00 Introductions 1:06 News 6:21 How do I prefer to interact at the table? -- Based on Rings 22:03 How do you and the GM approach combat? -- Based on Rings 37:15 How do you want to approach problem solving? -- Based on Roles and Clans 41:56 How do I approach social interaction? -- An important question 46:15 How do I want to approach adventuring? -- An important question Mentions Last Province Writ of the Wild Podcast - https://thelastprovince.com/episode-84-wild-wild-rokugon Tomb of Iuchiban: https://aconytebooks.com/shop/heart-of-iuchiban-the-by-evan-dickens/ Splinters of Jade AP playthrough of AiR: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/moutnains-shadow-pt-1-into-thin-air/id1438476329?i=1000584742252 CourtGames is a fan project and is not an official affiliate of Fantasy Flight Games. Legend of the Five Rings is the property of Fantasy Flight Games. All opinions expressed on this podcast belong solely to the hosts of this show. The music used in this episode is titled "Aiko", created by Carlos Estella Any feedback is a gift, find us online: @CourtGamesPod on Twitter Join the L5R discord server Check out our website! Listen to the Courtgames LCG Cast Check out Crimson Gold Agonies, a CourtGames AP Check out Fortune and Strife, a CourtGames AP Brought to you by our supporters on Patreon In affiliation with D20 Radio "Where Gamers Rule!"

    Our final review of Adventures in Rokugan!

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 21, 2022 64:17


    Thank you for Listening! Timestamps 0:00 Introductions 1:32 Writ of the Wilds is out in the wild! 2:26 What are character Motivations? 10:59 How to martial techniques work? 23:40 How do Invocations work? 39:16 Is dueling any good in AiR? 50:10 What timeline is Adventures in Rokugan? 54:34 Does Adventures include any maps of Rokugan? 59:25 Should I buy Adventures in Rokugan, and what if I already own L5R RPG? 1:00:50 Closing Mentions Fillable character sheets and others: » Adventures In Rokugan (edge-studio.net) CourtGames is a fan project and is not an official affiliate of Fantasy Flight Games. Legend of the Five Rings is the property of Fantasy Flight Games. All opinions expressed on this podcast belong solely to the hosts of this show. The music used in this episode is titled "Aiko", created by Carlos Estella Any feedback is a gift, find us online: @CourtGamesPod on Twitter Join the L5R discord server Check out our website! Listen to the Courtgames LCG Cast Check out Crimson Gold Agonies, a CourtGames AP Check out Fortune and Strife, a CourtGames AP Brought to you by our supporters on Patreon In affiliation with D20 Radio "Where Gamers Rule!"

    Reviewing Adventures in Rokugan's Backgrounds

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 30, 2022 64:59


    Thank you for Listening! Timestamps 0:00 Introductions 0:43 Writ of the Wilds is out in the wild! 1:59 Backgrounds 15:07 Changes to the Great Clans 16:17 Togashi and Fu Leng new origins 29:21 Lady Doji new history 32:10 Imperial and Minor Clan Backgrounds 37:17 Foreign backgrounds and new foreign nations 1:00:00 Non-human backgrounds CourtGames is a fan project and is not an official affiliate of Fantasy Flight Games. Legend of the Five Rings is the property of Fantasy Flight Games. All opinions expressed on this podcast belong solely to the hosts of this show. The music used in this episode is titled "Aiko", created by Carlos Estella Any feedback is a gift, find us online: @CourtGamesPod on Twitter Join the L5R discord server Check out our website! Listen to the Courtgames LCG Cast Check out Crimson Gold Agonies, a CourtGames AP Check out Fortune and Strife, a CourtGames AP Brought to you by our supporters on Patreon In affiliation with D20 Radio "Where Gamers Rule!"

    Adventures in Rokugan - Classes and Archetypes

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 9, 2022 65:57


    Thank you for Listening! Timestamps 0:00 Introductions 0:30 Classes and Archetypes in Adventures in Rokugan 4:37 Bushi 10:21 Duelist 18:36 Courtier 25:27 Shinobi 31:56 Ritualist 43:03 Pilgrim 56:12 Acolyte 1:02:45 Closing CourtGames is a fan project and is not an official affiliate of Fantasy Flight Games. Legend of the Five Rings is the property of Fantasy Flight Games. All opinions expressed on this podcast belong solely to the hosts of this show. The music used in this episode is titled "Aiko", created by Carlos Estella Any feedback is a gift, find us online: @CourtGamesPod on Twitter Join the L5R discord server Check out our website! Listen to the Courtgames LCG Cast Check out Crimson Gold Agonies, a CourtGames AP Check out Fortune and Strife, a CourtGames AP Brought to you by our supporters on Patreon In affiliation with D20 Radio "Where Gamers Rule!"

    Adventures in Rokugan, what's the controversy?

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 26, 2022 55:24


    Thank you for Listening! This is the start to a short review series for Adventures in Rokugan. It's a BIG book with lots to talk about. This time, we discuss the controversies we're seeing on various forums surrounding the release of this new product. Mentions Fillable character sheet: https://edge-studio.net/shares/adventures-in-rokugan/ Game of 100 Candles preview page: https://www.simonandschuster.com/books/The-Game-of-100-Candles/Marie-Brennan/Legend-of-the-Five-Rings/9781839082160 Renaming the Gods: https://craneclan.weebly.com/renaming-the-gods.html Heart of Iuchiban https://aconytebooks.com/shop/heart-of-iuchiban-the-by-evan-dickens/ CourtGames is a fan project and is not an official affiliate of Fantasy Flight Games. Legend of the Five Rings is the property of Fantasy Flight Games. All opinions expressed on this podcast belong solely to the hosts of this show. The music used in this episode is titled "Aiko", created by Carlos Estella Any feedback is a gift, find us online: @CourtGamesPod on Twitter Join the L5R discord server Check out our website! Listen to the Courtgames LCG Cast Check out Crimson Gold Agonies, a CourtGames AP Check out Fortune and Strife, a CourtGames AP Brought to you by our supporters on Patreon In affiliation with D20 Radio "Where Gamers Rule!"

    Dueling in Rokugan

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 6, 2022 60:10


    Thank you for Listening! Timestamps 0:00 Introductions 1:13 News 2:12 Dueling in Rokugan 11:30 Request for a Formal Duel 17:18 Dueling as a legal defense 33:30 Dueling as a test of skill 37:56 A sudden challenge to a duel 45:58 Duel for ones personal honor 51:33 Duel on the Battlefield 52:35 Taryu-Jiai 57:39 Closing Mentions Forbes Article: https://www.forbes.com/sites/robwieland/2022/07/21/a-first-look-at-adventures-in-rokugan-for-dungeons--dragons/?sh=1a7847e26a87 Youtube Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bGeCAOZtm1s TEchraptor ARticle: https://techraptor.net/tabletop/news/adventures-in-rokugan-brings-l5r-to-dd-5e CourtGames is a fan project and is not an official affiliate of Fantasy Flight Games. Legend of the Five Rings is the property of Fantasy Flight Games. All opinions expressed on this podcast belong solely to the hosts of this show. The music used in this episode is titled "Aiko", created by Carlos Estella Any feedback is a gift, find us online: @CourtGamesPod on Twitter Join the L5R discord server Check out our website! Listen to the Courtgames LCG Cast Check out Crimson Gold Agonies, a CourtGames AP Check out Fortune and Strife, a CourtGames AP Brought to you by our supporters on Patreon In affiliation with D20 Radio "Where Gamers Rule!"

    Governmental Contracts - Social Contracts in L5R

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 8, 2022 39:37


    Thank you for Listening! Timestamps 0:00 Introductions 0:51 Social Contract recap 1:06 The Governmental Social Contract 8:49 Enforcing a Governmental Contract 10:32 Citizens enforcing the contract 16:22 What happens when the contract is broken? 18:27 Degrees of citizenship 27:13 Governmental Contracts in Rokugan 28:21 Why are Governmental Contracts important for your game? 37:18 Closing CourtGames is a fan project and is not an official affiliate of Fantasy Flight Games. Legend of the Five Rings is the property of Fantasy Flight Games. All opinions expressed on this podcast belong solely to the hosts of this show. The music used in this episode is titled "Aiko", created by Carlos Estella Any feedback is a gift, find us online: @CourtGamesPod on Twitter Join the L5R discord server Check out our website! Listen to the Courtgames LCG Cast Check out Crimson Gold Agonies, a CourtGames AP Check out Fortune and Strife, a CourtGames AP Brought to you by our supporters on Patreon In affiliation with D20 Radio "Where Gamers Rule!"

    Tribal Contracts - Social Contracts in L5R

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 24, 2022 22:43


    Thank you for Listening! Timestamps 0:00 Introductions 0:20 What is a Tribal Contract? 4:24 Definitions of a tribal member 5:55 Limits of a tribal member 11:34 Who enforces the contract? 12:11 What if the tribe decides to break the contract? 14:21 What if the member decides to break the contract? 15:12 How does the Tribal Contract apply to L5R? 18:06 How does the Tribal Contract apply to life? 20:37 Closing CourtGames is a fan project and is not an official affiliate of Fantasy Flight Games. Legend of the Five Rings is the property of Fantasy Flight Games. All opinions expressed on this podcast belong solely to the hosts of this show. The music used in this episode is titled "Aiko", created by Carlos Estella Any feedback is a gift, find us online: @CourtGamesPod on Twitter Join the L5R discord server Check out our website! Listen to the Courtgames LCG Cast Check out Crimson Gold Agonies, a CourtGames AP Check out Fortune and Strife, a CourtGames AP Brought to you by our supporters on Patreon In affiliation with D20 Radio "Where Gamers Rule!"

    Familial Contracts - Social Contracts in L5R

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 10, 2022 42:39


    Thank you for Listening! Timestamps 0:00 Introductions 2:31 News 9:13 Social Contract Theory 11:28 Three types of Social Contracts 13:04 Provisions of the Familial Contract 16:19 Extra Provisions 21:42 Limits of the Familial Contract 23:11 Marrying into a Familial Contract 27:48 Enforcing a Familial Contract 32:04 Breaking a Familial Contract 35:41 Applying a Familial Contract to L5R 39:54 Closing CourtGames is a fan project and is not an official affiliate of Fantasy Flight Games. Legend of the Five Rings is the property of Fantasy Flight Games. All opinions expressed on this podcast belong solely to the hosts of this show. The music used in this episode is titled "Aiko", created by Carlos Estella Any feedback is a gift, find us online: @CourtGamesPod on Twitter Join the L5R discord server Check out our website! Listen to the Courtgames LCG Cast Check out Crimson Gold Agonies, a CourtGames AP Check out Fortune and Strife, a CourtGames AP Brought to you by our supporters on Patreon In affiliation with D20 Radio "Where Gamers Rule!"

    Inflicting Conditions via Grappling and our Homebrew Rules

    Play Episode Listen Later May 27, 2022


    Thank you for Listening! Timestamps 0:00 Introductions 0:56 News 2:56 How do we inflict conditions in 5e? 5:57 How to inflict Dazed in 5e 11:15 Inflicting Disoriented 13:24 Immobilized 16:23 Prone 18:33 Silenced 20:10 The problem with inflicting conditions 22:32 House rules for inflicting conditions 26:13 Sustaining a condition over multiple rounds 29:48 Inflicting Action: Disoriented 31:33 Inflicting Action: Immobilized 34:28 Inflicting Action: Prone 36:13 Inflicting Action: Silenced 39:42 What do you think about Inflicting Actions? 40:42 Closing Mentions Homebrew Rules: http://www.courtgamespod.com/inflicting-actions/ The Flower Path: https://aconytebooks.com/shop/the-flower-path-by-josh-reynolds/ Aconyte Fall Titles: https://aconytebooks.com/news/fall-titles-announced/ Possibly Art of Rokugan: https://aconytebooks.com/shop/rokugan-the-art-of-legend-of-the-five-rings-compiled-by-matt-keefe/ Heart of Iuchiban: https://aconytebooks.com/shop/heart-of-iuchiban-the-by-evan-dickens/ Great Clans of Rokugan 2: https://aconytebooks.com/shop/the-great-clans-of-rokugan-the-collected-novellas-volume-2/ CourtGames is a fan project and is not an official affiliate of Fantasy Flight Games. Legend of the Five Rings is the property of Fantasy Flight Games. All opinions expressed on this podcast belong solely to the hosts of this show. The music used in this episode is titled "Aiko", created by Carlos Estella Any feedback is a gift, find us online: @CourtGamesPod on Twitter Join the L5R discord server Check out our website! Listen to the Courtgames LCG Cast Check out Crimson Gold Agonies, a CourtGames AP Check out Fortune and Strife, a CourtGames AP Brought to you by our supporters on Patreon In affiliation with D20 Radio "Where Gamers Rule!"

    The Kolat Conspiracy in Rokugan

    Play Episode Listen Later May 6, 2022 45:10


    Thank you for Listening! Timestamps 0:00 Introductions 0:41 News, One Page Contest winner announced 4:00 The Kolat in L5R, an overview 9:17 Who are the Kolat? 11:49 The Kolat as the Illuminati 14:33 The Kolat as Proletariat Revolutionaries 17:15 How were the Kolat founded? 23:44 Mentions of Kolat in 5th Edition L5R 28:55 What are the different Kolat sects? 32:13 What magic artifacts did the Kolat use? 36:46 Benefits and disadvantages to using Kolat in a campaign 41:10 How powerful should the Kolat be in your world? 42:31 Closing Mentions Festival of One Million Blossoms at Gencon Indy: https://www.gencon.com/events/207488 Chain of Duty PDF: https://caycecorday.itch.io/the-chain-of-duty Mochi Madness PDF: https://terratina.itch.io/mochimadness Cross into Oblivion: https://cbass55.itch.io/oblivionl5r CourtGames is a fan project and is not an official affiliate of Fantasy Flight Games. Legend of the Five Rings is the property of Fantasy Flight Games. All opinions expressed on this podcast belong solely to the hosts of this show. The music used in this episode is titled "Aiko", created by Carlos Estella Any feedback is a gift, find us online: @CourtGamesPod on Twitter Join the L5R discord server Check out our website! Listen to the Courtgames LCG Cast Check out Crimson Gold Agonies, a CourtGames AP Check out Fortune and Strife, a CourtGames AP Brought to you by our supporters on Patreon In affiliation with D20 Radio "Where Gamers Rule!"

    Crafting messages and custom equipment in L5R

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 15, 2022 41:52


    Thank you for Listening! Timestamps 0:00 Introductions 3:15 Using crafting to incite a reaction 7:30 Related Opportunity Uses 9:28 Key related shuji 17:05 Mention - Custom Kakita Artisan School 17:36 Custom Equipment 21:36 Using multiple checks to create story 28:32 Schools that focus on custom items 30:02 Applying patterns to custom equipment 38:14 Artisan-specific rituals 39:20 Closing Mentions L5R One-Page GameJam signup: https://itch.io/jam/l5rgamejam2022 Kakita Artisan School: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1tzYpcgGcLfVCrG_ZEJMg2AJv8mt56NaJ/view CourtGames is a fan project and is not an official affiliate of Fantasy Flight Games. Legend of the Five Rings is the property of Fantasy Flight Games. All opinions expressed on this podcast belong solely to the hosts of this show. The music used in this episode is titled "Aiko", created by Carlos Estella Any feedback is a gift, find us online: @CourtGamesPod on Twitter Join the L5R discord server Check out our website! Listen to the Courtgames LCG Cast Check out Crimson Gold Agonies, a CourtGames AP Check out Fortune and Strife, a CourtGames AP Brought to you by our supporters on Patreon In affiliation with D20 Radio "Where Gamers Rule!"

    3 Major Reasons Why You Need Crafting in L5R

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 1, 2022 42:55


    Thank you for Listening! Timestamps 0:00 Introductions 2:46 Why crafting is difficult in TTRPGs 11:13 3 Major reasons why crafting is useful in L5R 13:26: 1) Practicing a Passion 20:58 2) Repairing weapons and armor 25:52 3) Creating gifts 38:26 Closing Mentions GM 20 Questions: https://courtgamespod.com/gm20q CourtGames Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_KiV05eTq742wU-XUawQWA Kakita Artisan School: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1tzYpcgGcLfVCrG_ZEJMg2AJv8mt56NaJ/view Daisho: https://courtgamespod.com/daisho2e/ One-Page signup: https://itch.io/jam/l5rgamejam2022 CourtGames is a fan project and is not an official affiliate of Fantasy Flight Games. Legend of the Five Rings is the property of Fantasy Flight Games. All opinions expressed on this podcast belong solely to the hosts of this show. The music used in this episode is titled "Aiko", created by Carlos Estella Any feedback is a gift, find us online: @CourtGamesPod on Twitter Join the L5R discord server Check out our website! Listen to the Courtgames LCG Cast Check out Crimson Gold Agonies, a CourtGames AP Check out Fortune and Strife, a CourtGames AP Brought to you by our supporters on Patreon In affiliation with D20 Radio "Where Gamers Rule!"

    Enemies of the Empire - The Lying Darkness

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 18, 2022 27:29


    Thank you for Listening! Timestamps 0:00 Introductions 2:10 The beginning of the Lying Darkness 5:34 What is the Lying Darkness? 7:42 Horror tropes and Inspirations for the Lying Darkness 12:24 What makes the Lying Darkness threatening? 18:34 The Lying Darkness and the Scorpion 20:05 The Lying Darkness's Weakness 20:46 Shadowbrands 21:10 The Lying Darkness in 5th Edition L5R 23:32 When should the Lying Darkness appear in your game? 24:52 Closing Mentions First chapters of Great Clans of Rokugan #2 https://aconytebooks.com/shop/the-great-clans-of-rokugan-the-collected-novellas-volume-2/ Dreams of Shadow: https://vortex369math.files.wordpress.com/2018/10/42_dreams-of-shadow-a.pdf Nopperabo: https://yokai.com/nopperabou/ Shirime: https://yokai.com/shirime/ CourtGames is a fan project and is not an official affiliate of Fantasy Flight Games. Legend of the Five Rings is the property of Fantasy Flight Games. All opinions expressed on this podcast belong solely to the hosts of this show. The music used in this episode is titled "Aiko", created by Carlos Estella Any feedback is a gift, find us online: @CourtGamesPod on Twitter Join the L5R discord server Check out our website! Listen to the Courtgames LCG Cast Check out Crimson Gold Agonies, a CourtGames AP Check out Fortune and Strife, a CourtGames AP Brought to you by our supporters on Patreon In affiliation with D20 Radio "Where Gamers Rule!"

    Heroes of Rokugan review with Chris Ward

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 4, 2022 25:32


    Thank you for Listening! Timestamps 0:00 Introductions 1:11 What is Heroes of Rokugan? 2:25 What is a "Living Campaign"? 3:25 How do people join? 4:19 Heroes of Rokugan LARP 6:53 Heroes of Rokugan Battle Interactives 9:10 Getting started with Heroes of Rokugan 10:52 Player Character restrictions 12:23 When does the story take place? 15:24 Season 4 to finish this year 16:20 Plans for Season 5 17:11 Chris Ward's favorite HoR moments 21:54 Closing Mentions Heroes of Rokugan Discord: https://discord.gg/9mbB2kXZBW Heroes of Rokugan Website: http://heroes-of-rokugan.net CourtGames is a fan project and is not an official affiliate of Fantasy Flight Games. Legend of the Five Rings is the property of Fantasy Flight Games. All opinions expressed on this podcast belong solely to the hosts of this show. The music used in this episode is titled "Aiko", created by Carlos Estella Any feedback is a gift, find us online: @CourtGamesPod on Twitter Join the L5R discord server Check out our website! Listen to the Courtgames LCG Cast Check out Crimson Gold Agonies, a CourtGames AP Check out Fortune and Strife, a CourtGames AP Brought to you by our supporters on Patreon In affiliation with D20 Radio "Where Gamers Rule!"

    Sneaking in L5R

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 18, 2022 22:31


    Thank you for Listening! Timestamps 0:00 Introductions 0:59 News 2:06 When do you want to use stealth? 4:10 Ninjutsu 11:11 Determining Target Numbers and "Stealth Zones" 18:06 Honor and Stealth Mentions Last Province Interview: https://thelastprovince.libsyn.com/episode-80-ice-and-snow To Chart the Clouds: https://aconytebooks.com/shop/to-chart-the-clouds-by-evan-dicken/ Our Interview with the author: https://courtgamespod.com/new-novel-to-chart-the-clouds-interview-with-evan-dicken/ CourtGames is a fan project and is not an official affiliate of Fantasy Flight Games. Legend of the Five Rings is the property of Fantasy Flight Games. All opinions expressed on this podcast belong solely to the hosts of this show. The music used in this episode is titled "Aiko", created by Carlos Estella Any feedback is a gift, find us online: @CourtGamesPod on Twitter Join the L5R discord server Check out our website! Listen to the Courtgames LCG Cast Check out Crimson Gold Agonies, a CourtGames AP Check out Fortune and Strife, a CourtGames AP Brought to you by our supporters on Patreon In affiliation with D20 Radio "Where Gamers Rule!"

    Enemies of the Empire: Shadowlands

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 4, 2022 55:51


    Thank you for Listening! Timestamps 0:00 Introductions 1:12 Reminder: CourtGames is biweekly now 2:42 Inspirations behind Jigoku 13:24 Jigoku's influence on other spiritual realms 24:40 Founding of the Shadowlands 30:56 Forces of the Shadowlands 41:29 Pros and Cons for including the Shadowlands 50:37 Note: use Session 0 to discuss horror 52:40 Closing Mentions Japanese Hells: https://www.tofugu.com/japan/japanese-hells/ Izanami and Izanagi and ritual cleaning: https://yamatomagazine.home.blog/2019/06/15/yomi-and-the-fate-of-izanami-and-izanagi/ CourtGames is a fan project and is not an official affiliate of Fantasy Flight Games. Legend of the Five Rings is the property of Fantasy Flight Games. All opinions expressed on this podcast belong solely to the hosts of this show. The music used in this episode is titled "Aiko", created by Carlos Estella Any feedback is a gift, find us online: @CourtGamesPod on Twitter Join the L5R discord server Check out our website! Listen to the Courtgames LCG Cast Check out Crimson Gold Agonies, a CourtGames AP Check out Fortune and Strife, a CourtGames AP Brought to you by our supporters on Patreon In affiliation with D20 Radio "Where Gamers Rule!"

    Food and Clan Food Cultures in L5R

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 21, 2022 51:07


    Thank you for Listening! Timestamps 0:00 Introductions 0:35 News 2:06 Let's talk about food 3:15 General diet 20:56 Meals 26:41 Feasts 34:11 Clan Food Cultures Mentions Scorpion and Unicorn Maps: https://edge-studio.net/merry-christmas-and-happy-holidays-from-edge-studios/ The Flower Path: https://aconytebooks.com/shop/the-flower-path-by-josh-reynolds/ Fish Preservation and Transportation: https://hmr.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.1007/s10152-004-0203-5 Agriculture in Ancient Japan: https://www.worldhistory.org/article/1082/food--agriculture-in-ancient-japan/ Drinking Culture in Japan: https://www.japanvisitor.com/japanese-culture/drinking-in-Japan A Feast: https://i.imgur.com/Rp73Bb8.png Drinking at a sake house: https://i.imgur.com/nJ07xHW.png Being served sake at an inn: https://i.imgur.com/EGtLjst.png Wedding Feast: https://i.imgur.com/XQmjLad.png CourtGames is a fan project and is not an official affiliate of Fantasy Flight Games. Legend of the Five Rings is the property of Fantasy Flight Games. All opinions expressed on this podcast belong solely to the hosts of this show. The music used in this episode is titled "Aiko", created by Carlos Estella Any feedback is a gift, find us online: @CourtGamesPod on Twitter Join the L5R discord server Check out our website! Listen to the Courtgames LCG Cast Check out Crimson Gold Agonies, a CourtGames AP Check out Fortune and Strife, a CourtGames AP Brought to you by our supporters on Patreon In affiliation with D20 Radio "Where Gamers Rule!"

    New Novel "To Chart The Clouds" Interview with Evan Dicken

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 10, 2021 47:11


    Thank you for Listening! Timestamps 0:00 Introductions 1:14 What is "To Chart The Clouds" about? 2:29 What got Evan Dicken into writing? 4:37 What's the most interesting thing about L5R's setting? 6:48 What's Evan Dicken's favorite clan? 8:56 What is it like writing political fiction? 11:22 How is it working for Aconyte Press? 13:59 Are you nervous about the release? 23:24 How long have you been working on the book? 24:08 What inspirations did you draw upon? 27:13 How do you describe the protagonist, Miya Isami? 28:56 What is most interesting about the Lion Clan? 32:39 What is most interesting about the Scorpion Clan? 34:58 What is your take on the Imperial Familes? 37:19 Is this story canon? 40:58 Should we expect more adventures with Isami? 42:10 What book of Evan's should people read next? 43:51 Closing Mentions Check out the book: https://aconytebooks.com/shop/to-chart-the-clouds-by-evan-dicken/ CourtGames is a fan project and is not an official affiliate of Fantasy Flight Games. Legend of the Five Rings is the property of Fantasy Flight Games. All opinions expressed on this podcast belong solely to the hosts of this show. The music used in this episode is titled "Aiko", created by Carlos Estella Any feedback is a gift, find us online: @CourtGamesPod on Twitter Join the L5R discord server Check out our website! Listen to the Courtgames LCG Cast Check out Crimson Gold Agonies, a CourtGames AP Check out Fortune and Strife, a CourtGames AP Brought to you by our supporters on Patreon In affiliation with D20 Radio "Where Gamers Rule!"

    Handling Romance in L5R

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 3, 2021 53:12


    Thank you for Listening! Timestamps 0:00 Introductions 2:25 The importance of interpersonal relationships in Rokugan 4:04 Common romance-driven plots 12:41 Follow these rules for including romance 24:25 Who's romancing who here? 36:46 Developing the arc of a romance 50:16 Closing Mentions Game of Letters: https://craneclan.weebly.com/the-game-of-letters.html" Store updates: https://shop.legendofthefiverings.com/  Romance in RPGs: https://www.roleplayingtips.com/gm-techniques/romance-in-rpgs/  How to handle Romance and Sexuality: https://www.geeknative.com/127570/how-to-handle-romance-and-sexuality-in-rpgs/ " CourtGames is a fan project and is not an official affiliate of Fantasy Flight Games. Legend of the Five Rings is the property of Fantasy Flight Games. All opinions expressed on this podcast belong solely to the hosts of this show. The music used in this episode is titled "Aiko", created by Carlos Estella Any feedback is a gift, find us online: @CourtGamesPod on Twitter Join the L5R discord server Check out our website! Listen to the Courtgames LCG Cast Check out Crimson Gold Agonies, a CourtGames AP Check out Fortune and Strife, a CourtGames AP Brought to you by our supporters on Patreon In affiliation with D20 Radio "Where Gamers Rule!"

    Season 2 interview with Fortune and Strife!

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 19, 2021 80:39


    Thank you for Listening! Timestamps 0:00 Introductions 1:00 Writ of the Wild Articles: Secret Empire and Dragonfly 9:42 How was Fortune and Strife Started? 13:40 What kind of themes does Fortune and Strife Explore? 17:27 Tell us about the characters 22:38 What is a summary of season 1? 26:31 What are some highlights? 29:37 What are the challenges of telling a story in Rokugan? 37:15 What makes Fortune and Strife a "teaching actual play"? 44:02 How different is it to play for an audience? 49:05 How do you try to breathe life into your AP? 57:33 Where is Fortune and Strife headed in this new season? 1:03:49 How will you respect culture in this new season? 1:13:51 What's next for Fortune and Strife? 1:17:57 Closing Mentions New article: Writ of the Wilds - Secret Empire: https://edge-studio.net/writ-of-the-wilds-news/ New Article: Writ of the Wilds - Dragonfly: https://edge-studio.net/writ-of-the-wilds-news-dragonfly/ CourtGames is a fan project and is not an official affiliate of Fantasy Flight Games. Legend of the Five Rings is the property of Fantasy Flight Games. All opinions expressed on this podcast belong solely to the hosts of this show. The music used in this episode is titled "Aiko", created by Carlos Estella Any feedback is a gift, find us online: @CourtGamesPod on Twitter Join the L5R discord server Check out our website! Listen to the Courtgames LCG Cast Check out Crimson Gold Agonies, a CourtGames AP Check out Fortune and Strife, a CourtGames AP Brought to you by our supporters on Patreon In affiliation with D20 Radio "Where Gamers Rule!"

    Interesting Environments - Deserts Pt.2

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 12, 2021 50:27


    Thank you for Listening! Timestamps 0:00 Introductions 2:34 Spiritual Beings of Islamic Origin 23:50 Note on Mongolian Spiritual Beings 26:02 Imagery of Desert Scens 32:19 Why might your party travel into the desert? 42:33 Desert-based Plot hooks 47:39 Closing Mentions Outsiders: https://www.fantasyflightgames.com/en/news/2018/7/18/outsiders/ Iuchiban Lore: https://l5r.fandom.com/wiki/Iuchiban CourtGames is a fan project and is not an official affiliate of Fantasy Flight Games. Legend of the Five Rings is the property of Fantasy Flight Games. All opinions expressed on this podcast belong solely to the hosts of this show. The music used in this episode is titled "Aiko", created by Carlos Estella Any feedback is a gift, find us online: @CourtGamesPod on Twitter Join the L5R discord server Check out our website! Listen to the Courtgames LCG Cast Check out Crimson Gold Agonies, a CourtGames AP Check out Fortune and Strife, a CourtGames AP Brought to you by our supporters on Patreon In affiliation with D20 Radio "Where Gamers Rule!"

    Interesting Environments - Deserts

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 5, 2021 41:23


    Thank you for Listening! Timestamps 0:00 Introductions 0:35 EDGE News 5:50 How do you define a desert? 14:42 Where can deserts be placed in Rokugan? 22:09 Finding water in a desert 24:17 Desert flora and fauna 28:22 Living in the desert 32:40 Deserts make for harsh survival adventures 37:21 Shoutout to F&S Season 2 for its Desert episodes 38:25 Closing CourtGames is a fan project and is not an official affiliate of Fantasy Flight Games. Legend of the Five Rings is the property of Fantasy Flight Games. All opinions expressed on this podcast belong solely to the hosts of this show. The music used in this episode is titled "Aiko", created by Carlos Estella Any feedback is a gift, find us online: @CourtGamesPod on Twitter Join the L5R discord server Check out our website! Listen to the Courtgames LCG Cast Check out Crimson Gold Agonies, a CourtGames AP Check out Fortune and Strife, a CourtGames AP Brought to you by our supporters on Patreon In affiliation with D20 Radio "Where Gamers Rule!"

    What is a Succession Crisis? (Pt.2)

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 29, 2021 44:05


    Thank you for Listening! Timestamps 0:00 Introductions 0:48 What is a Succession Crisis? 14:08 Create factions and motivations 19:58 Who has the most influence? 25:32 How much influence should the PCs have? 37:28 Succession-based adventures CourtGames is a fan project and is not an official affiliate of Fantasy Flight Games. Legend of the Five Rings is the property of Fantasy Flight Games. All opinions expressed on this podcast belong solely to the hosts of this show. The music used in this episode is titled "Aiko", created by Carlos Estella Any feedback is a gift, find us online: @CourtGamesPod on Twitter Join the L5R discord server Check out our website! Listen to the Courtgames LCG Cast Check out Crimson Gold Agonies, a CourtGames AP Check out Fortune and Strife, a CourtGames AP Brought to you by our supporters on Patreon In affiliation with D20 Radio "Where Gamers Rule!"

    Successions of Leadership Pt.1

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 22, 2021


    Thank you for Listening! Timestamps 0:00 Introductions 0:33 EDGE Website Update 5:48 Article: Venturing in Rokugan 9:24 Writ of the Wilds news 15:35 Succession of Leadership 17:07 Types of Succession 24:04 Inheritance in Japan 29:15 Inheritance in China 32:39 Inheritance in Rokugan 35:51 How do Great Clans Choose their Champions? 52:08 Closing Mentions Edge Studio: https://edge-studio.net/ Samurai Inheritance: https://www.nakasendoway.com/the-inheritance-laws/ Traditional Inheritance Systems: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Historical_inheritance_systems CourtGames is a fan project and is not an official affiliate of Fantasy Flight Games. Legend of the Five Rings is the property of Fantasy Flight Games. All opinions expressed on this podcast belong solely to the hosts of this show. The music used in this episode is titled "Aiko", created by Carlos Estella Any feedback is a gift, find us online: @CourtGamesPod on Twitter Join the L5R discord server Check out our website! Listen to the Courtgames LCG Cast Check out Crimson Gold Agonies, a CourtGames AP Check out Fortune and Strife, a CourtGames AP Brought to you by our supporters on Patreon In affiliation with D20 Radio "Where Gamers Rule!"

    Developer Q&A for AiR with Max Brooke and Lydia Suen

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 8, 2021 53:40


    Thank you for Listening! Timestamps 0:00 Introductions 5:30 What is Adventures in Rokugan? 9:00 Will support continue for 5e L5R? 3:00 What all do we need to play AiR? 12:05 Why D&D 5th Edition? 14:37 What was your design philosophy for AiR? 18:36 Should fans be comparing AIR to Oriental Adventures? 29:45 Are there any changes to the core 5e D&D rules? 32:09 Will AIR feel lethal like L5R RPG? 33:27 Are there Shugenja and Courtiers in AIR? 35:10 How will ritualists differ from other D&D spellcasters? 36:43 Are there rules for Intrigue Scenes in AIR? 37:22 Can the PCs become murder hobos in AiR? 39:40 How are clan schools integrated into AIR? 41:36 How are clans differentiated in AIR? 43:36 Are all D&D classes and races compatible with AIR? 45:10 What non-human options are there in AIR? 45:52 Will AIR be following the FFG fiction timeline? 47:04 Any thoughts on L5R miniatures? 48:02 Any thoughts on returning to the D10 system? 49:57 Closing Mentions Gencon announcement: https://gencon.asmodee.com/#g-adventures-in-rokugan Twitter thread: https://twitter.com/MaxCBrooke/status/1442931972360134657 CourtGames is a fan project and is not an official affiliate of Fantasy Flight Games. Legend of the Five Rings is the property of Fantasy Flight Games. All opinions expressed on this podcast belong solely to the hosts of this show. The music used in this episode is titled "Aiko", created by Carlos Estella Any feedback is a gift, find us online: @CourtGamesPod on Twitter Join the L5R discord server Check out our website! Listen to the Courtgames LCG Cast Check out Crimson Gold Agonies, a CourtGames AP Check out Fortune and Strife, a CourtGames AP Brought to you by our supporters on Patreon In affiliation with D20 Radio "Where Gamers Rule!"

    Interesting Environments - Wetlands

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 1, 2021 43:56


    Thank you for Listening! Timestamps 0:00 Introductions 4:17 4 Different types of wetlands 11:17 Wildlife and the Supernatural 15:46 Agriculture and Industry 22:32 Living in the Swamps 31:01 Game Mechanics 35:00 Wetland Imagery 37:32 Adventures in the Wetlands 40:56 Closing Mentions Freshwater Marsh: https://livejapan.com/en/in-hokkaido/in-pref-hokkaido/in-kushiro/article-a1000093/ Cyprus Swamp: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Glyptostrobus_pensilis Crimson Gold Agonies Marsh: Feint 1+2 https://open.spotify.com/episode/6xmtrhyEwuaEzQdQ4GfE2a Livestream for Josh Reynolds: https://twitter.com/AconyteBooks/status/1442781569140338689?s=20 Shin and Kasami Character Sheets: https://aconytebooks.com/wp-content/uploads/L5R-Daidoji-Shin-and-Kasami-letter.pdf Kasami and the Kitsuki Method: https://aconytebooks.com/wp-content/uploads/Aconyte-First-Birthday-Short-Story-A4.pdf CourtGames is a fan project and is not an official affiliate of Fantasy Flight Games. Legend of the Five Rings is the property of Fantasy Flight Games. All opinions expressed on this podcast belong solely to the hosts of this show. The music used in this episode is titled "Aiko", created by Carlos Estella Any feedback is a gift, find us online: @CourtGamesPod on Twitter Join the L5R discord server Check out our website! Listen to the Courtgames LCG Cast Check out Crimson Gold Agonies, a CourtGames AP Check out Fortune and Strife, a CourtGames AP Brought to you by our supporters on Patreon In affiliation with D20 Radio "Where Gamers Rule!"

    How to Use (and Speed Up) Opportunity Results in L5R 5E

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 24, 2021 40:24


    Thank you for Listening! Timestamps 0:00 Introductions 0:59 Opportunities Overview 5:49 Players: Limiting your choices 27:19 Player: Planning ahead 31:03 What can GMs do? 37:02 Closing Mentions 5th Edition Opportunity Table: https://craneclan.weebly.com/5th-edition-opportunity-table.html Last Province Podcast on Opportunities: https://thelastprovince.libsyn.com/episode-75-blood-of-the-lioness - at 1 hour 14 minutes CourtGames is a fan project and is not an official affiliate of Fantasy Flight Games. Legend of the Five Rings is the property of Fantasy Flight Games. All opinions expressed on this podcast belong solely to the hosts of this show. The music used in this episode is titled "Aiko", created by Carlos Estella Any feedback is a gift, find us online: @CourtGamesPod on Twitter Join the L5R discord server Check out our website! Listen to the Courtgames LCG Cast Check out Crimson Gold Agonies, a CourtGames AP Check out Fortune and Strife, a CourtGames AP Brought to you by our supporters on Patreon In affiliation with D20 Radio "Where Gamers Rule!"

    Adventures in Rokugan (New L5R D20 System) feat. Shannon Kalvar

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 17, 2021 27:19


    Thank you for Listening! Mentions Announcement:  https://gencon.asmodee.com/#g-adventures-in-rokugan CourtGames is a fan project and is not an official affiliate of Fantasy Flight Games. Legend of the Five Rings is the property of Fantasy Flight Games. All opinions expressed on this podcast belong solely to the hosts of this show. The music used in this episode is titled "Aiko", created by Carlos Estella Any feedback is a gift, find us online: @CourtGamesPod on Twitter Join the L5R discord server Check out our website! Listen to the Courtgames LCG Cast Check out Crimson Gold Agonies, a CourtGames AP Check out Fortune and Strife, a CourtGames AP Brought to you by our supporters on Patreon In affiliation with D20 Radio "Where Gamers Rule!"

    Interesting Environments - Mountains Pt.2

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 10, 2021 37:18


    Thank you for Listening! Timestamps 0:00 Introductions 1:38 Mining in the Mountains 19:37 Supernatural Aspects 26:24 Mountain Imagry 29:48 Adventures in the Mountains 34:20 Closing CourtGames is a fan project and is not an official affiliate of Fantasy Flight Games. Legend of the Five Rings is the property of Fantasy Flight Games. All opinions expressed on this podcast belong solely to the hosts of this show. The music used in this episode is titled "Aiko", created by Carlos Estella Any feedback is a gift, find us online: @CourtGamesPod on Twitter Join the L5R discord server Check out our website! Listen to the Courtgames LCG Cast Check out Crimson Gold Agonies, a CourtGames AP Check out Fortune and Strife, a CourtGames AP Brought to you by our supporters on Patreon In affiliation with D20 Radio "Where Gamers Rule!"

    Interesting Environments - Mountains Pt.1

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 3, 2021 61:19


    Thank you for Listening! Timestamps 0:00 Introductions 2:15 Japan's Mountain Geology 6:48 The Three Sacred Mountains 13:10 Rokugani Mountain Ranges 25:19 Travelling Through the Mountains 32:50 Mountain Towns 59:07 Iron in the Mountains 1:05:28 Closing Mentions Yamajiro: https://i.imgur.com/PaZutz7.jpeg https://i.pinimg.com/originals/0d/70/a9/0d70a9c72a71e92e2b3f20e7ac051f87.jpg https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/a/a5/Kinojo%2C_enkei-2.jpg/800px-Kinojo%2C_enkei-2.jpg https://i.imgur.com/TnmSLOV.png To Chart the Clouds: https://aconytebooks.com/shop/to-chart-the-clouds-by-evan-dicken/ Mining in Ancient China: https://www.irocks.com/china-crystalline-treasures-e-book-mining-history One rope bridges: https://www.libyanexpress.com/nepal-children-cross-river-by-cables-in-the-air-to-go-to-school-as-worlds-most-dangerous-road/ Coal mining in Ancient China http://history.alberta.ca/energyheritage/coal/early-coal-history-to-1900/unearthing-ancient-mysteries/ancient-china.aspx Snow and Sun https://kazenoshiro63445525.files.wordpress.com/2018/07/39-snow-and-sun.pdf CourtGames is a fan project and is not an official affiliate of Fantasy Flight Games. Legend of the Five Rings is the property of Fantasy Flight Games. All opinions expressed on this podcast belong solely to the hosts of this show. The music used in this episode is titled "Aiko", created by Carlos Estella Any feedback is a gift, find us online: @CourtGamesPod on Twitter Join the L5R discord server Check out our website! Listen to the Courtgames LCG Cast Check out Crimson Gold Agonies, a CourtGames AP Check out Fortune and Strife, a CourtGames AP Brought to you by our supporters on Patreon In affiliation with D20 Radio "Where Gamers Rule!"

    Adventure Tracks for 5th Edition L5R

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 27, 2021 38:37


    Thank you for Listening! Timestamps 0:00 Introductions 2:29 The Magistrate Path 15:23 The Ronin Path 36:05 Closing Mentions https://courtgamespod.com/l5r-rpg-5th-edition-adventure-tracks-08-2021/ https://www.fantasyflightgames.com/en/legend-of-the-five-rings-roleplaying-game CourtGames is a fan project and is not an official affiliate of Fantasy Flight Games. Legend of the Five Rings is the property of Fantasy Flight Games. All opinions expressed on this podcast belong solely to the hosts of this show. The music used in this episode is titled "Aiko", created by Carlos Estella Any feedback is a gift, find us online: @CourtGamesPod on Twitter Join the L5R discord server Check out our website! Listen to the Courtgames LCG Cast Check out Crimson Gold Agonies, a CourtGames AP Check out Fortune and Strife, a CourtGames AP Brought to you by our supporters on Patreon In affiliation with D20 Radio "Where Gamers Rule!"

    Interesting Environments - Forests Pt.2

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 20, 2021 38:43


    Thank you for Listening! Timestamps 0:00 Introductions 2:21 Supernatural Creatures 17:39 Senkyo - The Realm of Animal Spirits 22:53 Mechanics for Forest Games 26:25 Forest Imagery 30:52 Forest Based Adventures 36:21 Closing Mentions "Awakened" Fiction: https://kazenoshiro63445525.files.wordpress.com/2018/07/the_fires_within.pdf Knotted Tails Adventure: https://images-cdn.fantasyflightgames.com/filer_public/e1/85/e1856e8a-d4fb-47d8-9578-2d9f17f8fcac/l5r07_the_knotted_tails_mask_of_the_oni_dlc_optimized.pdf CourtGames is a fan project and is not an official affiliate of Fantasy Flight Games. Legend of the Five Rings is the property of Fantasy Flight Games. All opinions expressed on this podcast belong solely to the hosts of this show. The music used in this episode is titled "Aiko", created by Carlos Estella Any feedback is a gift, find us online: @CourtGamesPod on Twitter Join the L5R discord server Check out our website! Listen to the Courtgames LCG Cast Check out Crimson Gold Agonies, a CourtGames AP Check out Fortune and Strife, a CourtGames AP Brought to you by our supporters on Patreon In affiliation with D20 Radio "Where Gamers Rule!"

    Interesting Environments - Forests Pt.1

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 13, 2021 53:10


    Thank you for Listening! Timestamps 0:00 Introductions 5:28 Types of Forests in Rokugan 13:54 Which Clans Have What Forests? 25:34 Forests are Sacred Places 30:55 Forest Villages 34:28 Forest Industries 48:26 Natural Forest Creatures 50:40 Closing Mentions Japanese Charcoal Making - https://knifewear.com/blogs/articles/binchotan-charcoal-how-it-is-made-and-why-it-is-awesome Woodcutter: https://i.pinimg.com/originals/c6/35/11/c63511d96313dd8e1e13678c6f50533e.jpg https://live.adampartridge.co.uk/images/lot/3504/35048_6.jpg?1557931086 CourtGames is a fan project and is not an official affiliate of Fantasy Flight Games. Legend of the Five Rings is the property of Fantasy Flight Games. All opinions expressed on this podcast belong solely to the hosts of this show. The music used in this episode is titled "Aiko", created by Carlos Estella Any feedback is a gift, find us online: @CourtGamesPod on Twitter Join the L5R discord server Check out our website! Listen to the Courtgames LCG Cast Check out Crimson Gold Agonies, a CourtGames AP Check out Fortune and Strife, a CourtGames AP Brought to you by our supporters on Patreon In affiliation with D20 Radio "Where Gamers Rule!"

    Our 100th Episode! - The Influence Game

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 30, 2021 60:01


    Thank you for Listening! Timestamps 0:00 Introductions 1:45 What makes up the court? 13:40 What is Influence? 15:56 Starting Influence Value 20:10 Earning Influence 2703 Running the Influence Game 37:34 Influence Game Player Actions 51:43 How does the Influence Game effect your honor and glory? 57:02 Closing, try out the Influence Game yourself! Mentions The Influence Game: https://craneclan.weebly.com/the-influence-game.html CourtGames is a fan project and is not an official affiliate of Fantasy Flight Games. Legend of the Five Rings is the property of Fantasy Flight Games. All opinions expressed on this podcast belong solely to the hosts of this show. The music used in this episode is titled "Aiko", created by Carlos Estella Any feedback is a gift, find us online: @CourtGamesPod on Twitter Join the L5R discord server Check out our website! Listen to the Courtgames LCG Cast Check out Crimson Gold Agonies, a CourtGames AP Check out Fortune and Strife, a CourtGames AP Brought to you by our supporters on Patreon In affiliation with D20 Radio "Where Gamers Rule!"

    How to focus on "Social Systems" in L5R w/Shannon Kalvar

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 23, 2021 47:25


    Thank you for Listening! Mentions The Influence Game: https://craneclan.weebly.com/the-influence-game.html The Prosperity System: https://craneclan.weebly.com/building-prosperity.html CourtGames is a fan project and is not an official affiliate of Fantasy Flight Games. Legend of the Five Rings is the property of Fantasy Flight Games. All opinions expressed on this podcast belong solely to the hosts of this show. The music used in this episode is titled "Aiko", created by Carlos Estella Any feedback is a gift, find us online: @CourtGamesPod on Twitter Join the L5R discord server Check out our website! Listen to the Courtgames LCG Cast Check out Crimson Gold Agonies, a CourtGames AP Check out Fortune and Strife, a CourtGames AP Brought to you by our supporters on Patreon In affiliation with D20 Radio "Where Gamers Rule!"

    What Should GMs and Players Know About 5th Edition Intrigues?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 16, 2021


    Thank you for Listening! Timestamps 0:00 Introductions 1:04 What is Considered an Intrigue in 5th Edition? 5:06 When Does a Narrative Scene Turn into an Intrigue? 10:16 What are Typical Goals in an Intrigue? 21:21 What are Some Popular Intrigue Strategies for Players? 33:17 What Should GMs Consider While Running an Intrigue? 38:53 Closing, What Are Your Intrigue Tips for Players and GMs? CourtGames is a fan project and is not an official affiliate of Fantasy Flight Games. Legend of the Five Rings is the property of Fantasy Flight Games. All opinions expressed on this podcast belong solely to the hosts of this show. The music used in this episode is titled "Aiko", created by Carlos Estella Any feedback is a gift, find us online: @CourtGamesPod on Twitter Join the L5R discord server Check out our website! Listen to the Courtgames LCG Cast Check out Crimson Gold Agonies, a CourtGames AP Check out Fortune and Strife, a CourtGames AP Brought to you by our supporters on Patreon In affiliation with D20 Radio "Where Gamers Rule!"

    The History of Tabletop RPGs and Legend of the Five Rings

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 9, 2021 44:57


    Thank you for Listening! Timestamps 0:00 Introductions 1:08 1974, D&D is released 5:03 1981, Bushido is released 7:43 1985, D&D Oriental Adventures 11:22 1985 The Satanic Panic 13:10 1991 Magic The Gathering explodes onto the scene 16:59 1995 L5R the LCG is released 21:27 1997 L5R 1st Edition RPG is released 22:51 2001 Wizards produce 2nd Edition L5R 26:30 2005 AEG produces 3rd Edition L5R 27:29 2010 AEG produces 4th Edition L5R 32:20 2018 FFG produces 5th Edition L5R 33:37 Where does L5R go from here? 40:28 Closing Mentions After the Storm: https://emeraldlegacy.org/story/?fbclid=IwAR3mjMYT7P2t5extKnEjh5RtV2eu6LsDkBG8kltlPD6aZLXBh6ymg4VuaIw The Greatest Story in Gaming: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T9jxVbg_RWQ Gamers Hands of Fate: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt2312390/ CourtGames is a fan project and is not an official affiliate of Fantasy Flight Games. Legend of the Five Rings is the property of Fantasy Flight Games. All opinions expressed on this podcast belong solely to the hosts of this show. The music used in this episode is titled "Aiko", created by Carlos Estella Any feedback is a gift, find us online: @CourtGamesPod on Twitter Join the L5R discord server Check out our website! Listen to the Courtgames LCG Cast Check out Crimson Gold Agonies, a CourtGames AP Check out Fortune and Strife, a CourtGames AP Brought to you by our supporters on Patreon In affiliation with D20 Radio "Where Gamers Rule!"

    Interesting Environments: Rural Areas 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 2, 2021 43:27


    Thank you for Listening! Timestamps 0:00 Introductions 0:52 Rice Growing Season 9:27 Villages among the Clans 9:39 Crab Villages 11:15 Crane Villages 15:08 Dragon Villages 17:12 Lion Villages 20:29 Phoenix Villages 22:39 Scorpion Villages 27:24 Unicorn Villages 32:09 Village Visuals 35:20 Related Game Mechanics 36:34 Village Adventure Hooks 40:50 Closing Mentions Growing Rice video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xSDMTIe90AY Growing rice Description: https://www.akafuji.co.jp/andjapanrice/english/tradition/01.html Kurosunai Village: https://images-cdn.fantasyflightgames.com/filer_public/c4/bc/c4bc7971-3c77-4b29-8d9c-f742f4e563c7/elemental_cycle_crab_webcompressed.pdf Terraced rice paddies: https://japan-forward.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/Beautiful-Japan-Kumano-Thousands-of-Rice-Paddy-008.jpg A Swift End: https://kazenoshiro63445525.files.wordpress.com/2018/10/a-swift-end-elements-unbound.pdf More images of villages: https://www.japan-guide.com/g17/5951_02.jpg https://i.pinimg.com/originals/01/6e/be/016ebe3ea7d60fce09034e336d896736.jpg https://resources.matcha-jp.com/resize/720x2000/2017/03/30-22805.jpeg https://i.pinimg.com/originals/aa/8c/9f/aa8c9fd768d3f98cda3eb4b76a440e76.jpg https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/proxy/ez5fSB79RrVec1t-tUxCnKtI7qKh8FBq-AIuGKcwdT_kIrA1bPg1Ca-8QNGqqsMOuQBlZ0hHLqb5vhn6lSoTMjZrx0TLLZLmBUgp2i8-2TJuY02DzgxN_WcdfG9pNmcB8BaQD-qWbWb1nw6LCamJsupffGJR https://i.imgur.com/VIRzKgb.png https://i.imgur.com/7zvExQH.png https://imgur.com/lhzpIcv CourtGames is a fan project and is not an official affiliate of Fantasy Flight Games. Legend of the Five Rings is the property of Fantasy Flight Games. All opinions expressed on this podcast belong solely to the hosts of this show. The music used in this episode is titled "Aiko", created by Carlos Estella Any feedback is a gift, find us online: @CourtGamesPod on Twitter Join the L5R discord server Check out our website! Listen to the Courtgames LCG Cast Check out Crimson Gold Agonies, a CourtGames AP Check out Fortune and Strife, a CourtGames AP Brought to you by our supporters on Patreon In affiliation with D20 Radio "Where Gamers Rule!"

    Interesting Environments: Rural Areas Pt.1

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 25, 2021 42:29


    Thank you for Listening! Timestamps 0:00 Introductions 1:41 What is a Rokugani village like? 15:30 Types of people you might find in a village setting 20:55 Life in the village during times of war and peace 29:23 Who protects a village? 37:40 Living life within seasons 40:24 Closing Mentions Rokugani Local Governance: https://craneclan.weebly.com/rokugan-local-governance.html CourtGames is a fan project and is not an official affiliate of Fantasy Flight Games. Legend of the Five Rings is the property of Fantasy Flight Games. All opinions expressed on this podcast belong solely to the hosts of this show. The music used in this episode is titled "Aiko", created by Carlos Estella Any feedback is a gift, find us online: @CourtGamesPod on Twitter Join the L5R discord server Check out our website! Listen to the Courtgames LCG Cast Check out Crimson Gold Agonies, a CourtGames AP Check out Fortune and Strife, a CourtGames AP Brought to you by our supporters on Patreon In affiliation with D20 Radio "Where Gamers Rule!"

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