Late of the Rings

Our Dwarrowdelf play-through continues, as we venture through The Long Dark of Moria.Get lost with John & Em as the ground shakes with drums… drums… drum & bass in the deep… CONTAINS SPOILERS for The Long DarkX: @lateoftheringsemail: lateoftherings@gmail.comweb: lateoftherings.buzzsprout.comBGG: boardgamegeek.com/thread/2417942/late-rings-podcastOur decks: https://ringsdb.com/decklists/searchAuthor name = Late of the RingsMessage the show.

In this special bonus episode we pay our respects to the late Bernard Hill.Plus we discuss all the latest news of Middle-earth returning to our screens, and the conclusion of the re-released LCG.Message the show.

Late is the hour in which John & Em choose to appear.Our attention turns back to Player Cards as we discuss the Lore sphere from the Dwarrowdelf cycle.Plus, Em returns from a foreign excursion, whilst John tempts fate in the garden.And we risk a little light with our FAQ of the week.X: @lateoftheringsemail: lateoftherings@gmail.comweb: lateoftherings.buzzsprout.comBGG: boardgamegeek.com/thread/2417942/late-rings-podcastOur decks: https://ringsdb.com/decklists/searchAuthor name = Late of the RingsMessage the show.

Well... We're back.Returning to our play-through of the Dwarrowdelf cycle we find ourselves at the Doors of Durin facing the infamous Watcher in the Water.Plus, Em's weather advice falls on deaf ears once again and John unboxes some new toys.CONTAINS SPOILERS for The Watcher in the WaterX: @lateoftheringsemail: lateoftherings@gmail.comweb: lateoftherings.buzzsprout.comBGG: boardgamegeek.com/thread/2417942/late-rings-podcastOur decks: https://ringsdb.com/decklists/searchAuthor name = Late of the Rings

Our focus returns to Player Cards as we discuss the Leadership sphere from the Dwarrowdelf cycle.Also John & Em give their opinions on some TV shows, old & new (no spoilers).And it's the return of Lady Galadriel's Beef.Plus the FAQ of the week and we share the love with the Lord of the Rings LCG Subreddit.twitter: @lateoftheringsemail: lateoftherings@gmail.comweb: lateoftherings.buzzsprout.comBGG: boardgamegeek.com/thread/2417942/late-rings-podcastOur decks: https://ringsdb.com/decklists/searchAuthor name = Late of the RingsLord of the Rings Living Card Game Subreddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/lotrlcg/

Our Dwarrowdelf adventure continues as Celeborn's "bidding" leads us along the Road to Rivendell.Plus, John has some further gripes regarding the weather and Em contemplates the true origins of the internet. CONTAINS SPOILERS for Road to Rivendell.twitter: @lateoftheringsemail: lateoftherings@gmail.comweb: lateoftherings.buzzsprout.comBGG: boardgamegeek.com/thread/2417942/late-rings-podcastOur decks: https://ringsdb.com/decklists/searchAuthor name = Late of the Rings

Three months to the day… we found ourselves looking upon a familiar sight. Awoken from our winter slumber we prepare for battle as we explore the Tactics Player Cards from the Dwarrowdelf cycle.Plus, we discuss the newly released Starter Decks and our FAQ of the week reunites us with an old foe.twitter: @lateoftheringsemail: lateoftherings@gmail.comweb: lateoftherings.buzzsprout.comBGG: boardgamegeek.com/thread/2417942/late-rings-podcastOur decks: https://ringsdb.com/decklists/searchAuthor name = Late of the RingsWolf Rider Shadow Card official rulings: boardgamegeek.com/thread/1758889/wolf-rider-shadow-definitive-ruling 

Having escaped from beneath the mountain we try our luck at going over it in the first quest from the Dwarrowdelf cycle, The Redhorn Gate.Plus, John's dwarvish language education continues as Em provides an epic rant on one of the world's worst inventions.CONTAINS SPOILERS for The Redhorn Gate.twitter: @lateoftherings email: lateoftherings@gmail.com web: lateoftherings.buzzsprout.com BGG: boardgamegeek.com/thread/2417942/late-rings-podcast Our decks: https://ringsdb.com/decklists/searchAuthor name = Late of the Rings

Our exploration of the Dwarrowdelf Player Cards begins, as we discuss all the Heroes and Neutral cards from the second cycle.  Join us as Em reveals some of his favourite cards to date and, for the first time, we discover a card with possibly nought redeeming features. Plus the FAQ of the week and we share the love with The Dwarrow Scholar.    twitter: @lateoftheringsemail: lateoftherings@gmail.comweb: lateoftherings.buzzsprout.comBGG: boardgamegeek.com/thread/2417942/late-rings-podcast The Dwarrow Scholar: dwarrowschollar.com Our decks: https://ringsdb.com/decklists/search  Author name = Late of the Rings 

After what seems like an eternity lost in the mines we finally make our Flight from Moria. Join us in our search for an exit in the third & final quest from the Khazad-dûm expansion.  Plus, we discuss the newly announced revised Core Set and what its release could mean for the future of the game.  CONTAINS SPOILERS for Flight from Moria  twitter: @lateoftherings email: lateoftherings@gmail.com web: lateoftherings.buzzsprout.com BGG: boardgamegeek.com/thread/2417942/late-rings-podcast  Our decks: https://ringsdb.com/decklists/search Author name = Late of the Rings 

We continue our adventures in Khazad-dûm as our quest leads us to the Seventh Level of Moria. Plus John starts a book club and Em continues his cassette tape revival. CONTAINS SPOILERS for The Seventh Level. twitter: @lateoftherings email: lateoftherings@gmail.com web: lateoftherings.buzzsprout.com BGG: boardgamegeek.com/thread/2417942/late-rings-podcast Our decks: https://ringsdb.com/decklists/search Author name = Late of the Rings 

In this bumper anniversary episode we take our first steps through the long dark of Moria, as we head Into the Pit. Plus, Em recalls some 80's classics and John has a revelation. CONTAINS SPOILERS for Into the Pit. twitter: @lateoftherings email: lateoftherings@gmail.com web: lateoftherings.buzzsprout.com BGG: boardgamegeek.com/thread/2417942/late-rings-podcast Our decks: https://ringsdb.com/decklists/searchAuthor name = Late of the Rings

Beards and battle cries to the ready as we discuss the Player Cards from the first deluxe expansion - Khazad-dûm.Em reveals the extent of his sheltered past from pop culture and John slowly but surely becomes full Dwarf.Plus the FAQ of the week and we share the love with the Tolarian Community College.twitter: @lateoftherings email: lateoftherings@gmail.com web: lateoftherings.buzzsprout.com BGG: boardgamegeek.com/thread/2417942/late-rings-podcast Tolarian Community College: tolariancommunitycollege.comOur decks: https://ringsdb.com/decklists/search  Author name = Late of the Rings 

As our play-through of the first cycle draws to a close we head back to where it all began. But with Gollum in tow the return journey is all the more dangerous. Plus, against Em's better judgement John reopens Pandora's Box. CONTAINS SPOILERS for Return to Mirkwood. twitter: @lateoftherings  email: lateoftherings@gmail.com  web: lateoftherings.buzzsprout.com  BGG: boardgamegeek.com/thread/2417942/late-rings-podcast  Our decks: https://ringsdb.com/decklists/search Author name = Late of the Rings

We delve into the dealings of the Dúnedain as we conclude our exploration of The Shadows of Mirkwood Player Cards with the Leadership sphere. Em forms a connection with his old school alumni, whilst John considers the history of the Post-it Note. Plus the FAQ of the week and we share the love with our published decks. twitter: @lateoftherings email: lateoftherings@gmail.com web: lateoftherings.buzzsprout.com BGG: boardgamegeek.com/thread/2417942/late-rings-podcast Our decks: https://ringsdb.com/decklists/search Author name = Late of the Rings

Don't follow the lights! Our quest reaches the treacherous Dead Marshes as the pursuit of the creature Gollum continues. The endless dank wetlands prove strangely homely as Em stares into the void and John attempts to rectify his past mistakes. CONTAINS SPOILERS for The Dead Marshes. twitter: @lateoftherings email: lateoftherings@gmail.com web: lateoftherings.buzzsprout.com BGG: boardgamegeek.com/thread/2417942/late-rings-podcast

We find out if knowledge really is power, as our look at the Shadows of Mirkwood Player Cards continues with the Lore sphere. John recounts some "Unfinished Tales" from his first Lord of the Rings webinar and Em has clearly lost his mind. Plus the FAQ of the week and we ask you to share the love. twitter: @lateoftherings email: lateoftherings@gmail.com web: lateoftherings.buzzsprout.com BGG: boardgamegeek.com/thread/2417942/late-rings-podcast

Hiking boots and waterproofs to the ready, we’re heading to the hills as our adventure through the Shadows of Mirkwood cycle continues. Plus, Em tries to run off an old injury and John takes up drinking for health reasons. CONTAINS SPOILERS for The Hills of Emyn Muil. twitter: @lateoftherings email: lateoftherings@gmail.com web: lateoftherings.buzzsprout.com BGG: boardgamegeek.com/thread/2417942/late-rings-podcast

Saddle up and ride with us to Rohan as we turn our attention to the Spirit sphere in our continuing exploration of the Shadows of Mirkwood Player Cards. Plus, Em rediscovers his love of old animation and John fears that a disruption in communication can mean only one thing. twitter: @lateoftherings email: lateoftherings@gmail.com web: lateoftherings.buzzsprout.com BGG: boardgamegeek.com/thread/2417942/late-rings-podcast

After a shortcut to mushrooms, our play-through of the first cycle continues with A Journey to Rhosgobel. We hunt for weeds & heal old wounds and Em's inadvertent cheating gets out of hand. CONTAINS SPOILERS for A Journey to Rhosgobel. twitter: @lateoftherings email: lateoftherings@gmail.com web: lateoftherings.buzzsprout.com BGG: boardgamegeek.com/thread/2417942/late-rings-podcast

Fly you fools! Eagles are everywhere as our exploration of the Shadows of Mirkwood Player Cards continues with the Tactics sphere. Em reveals he may have inadvertently stolen his dad's first edition of The Hobbit. And John has a rant about why one does not simply fly into Mordor. Plus the FAQ of the week and share the love with the LotR LCG Quest Companion. twitter: @lateoftherings email: lateoftherings@gmail.com web: lateoftherings.buzzsprout.com BGG: boardgamegeek.com/thread/2417942/late-rings-podcast LotR LCG Quest Companion: lotr-lcg-quest-companion.gamersdungeon.net

Trolls, beekeeping peacekeepers and getting the sack! We discuss our adventures from the Shadows of Mirkwood second AP - Conflict at the Carrock. CONTAINS SPOILERS for Conflict at the Carrock. twitter: @lateoftherings email: lateoftherings@gmail.com web: lateoftherings.buzzsprout.com BGG: boardgamegeek.com/thread/2417942/late-rings-podcast

We begin our exploration of the Shadows of Mirkwood Player Cards, starting with the Heroes and Neutral cards. And we accidentally wander off the beaten path into a deeper discussion of the Lord of the Rings characters, books and films. Plus the FAQ of the week and share the love with the LotR Project. twitter: @lateoftherings email: lateoftherings@gmail.com web: lateoftherings.buzzsprout.com BGG: boardgamegeek.com/thread/2417942/late-rings-podcast

We pick up the scent of a scoundrel as we discuss the first ever Adventure Pack - The Hunt for Gollum. Plus, John gives a demonstration of democracy in action. CONTAINS SPOILERS for The Hunt for Gollum. twitter: @lateoftherings email: lateoftherings@gmail.com web: lateoftherings.buzzsprout.com BGG: boardgamegeek.com/thread/2417942/late-rings-podcast

This episode is dedicated to difficulty, as we discuss the challenge set by the Core quests and tackle its toughest test - Escape from Dol Guldur. Plus the FAQ of the week and share the love with the LOTR LCG Atlas. twitter: @lateoftherings email: lateoftherings@gmail.com web: lateoftherings.buzzsprout.com BGG: boardgamegeek.com/thread/2417942/late-rings-podcast LOTR LCG Atlas: sites.google.com/site/thelotrlcgatlas/home

In this oliphaunt of an episode we complete our look at the Core Set Player Cards with Tactics & Spirit. And discuss our many experiences of the 2nd quest - Journey Along the Anduin. twitter: @lateoftherings email: lateoftherings@gmail.com web: lateoftherings.buzzsprout.com BGG: boardgamegeek.com/thread/2417942/late-rings-podcast Wolf Rider Shadow Card official rulings: boardgamegeek.com/thread/1758889/wolf-rider-shadow-definitive-ruling

We delve into the Lore sphere from the Core Set. And share our experiences of revisiting the first ever quest: Passage Through Mirkwood. John rediscovers his love of Rohirrim minstrel music and Em explores his dark side. Plus the FAQ of the week and share the love with BoardGameGeek. twitter: @lateoftherings email: lateoftherings@gmail.com web: lateoftherings.buzzsprout.com BGG: boardgamegeek.com/thread/2417942/late-rings-podcast

We explore the Leadership sphere from the Core Set. And Em takes a deeper look into his top tips when starting out, whilst John ponders the popularity of volcanic duels. Plus the FAQ of the week and share the love with Beorn's Path. twitter: @lateoftherings email: lateoftherings@gmail.com web: lateoftherings.buzzsprout.com

Now… where to begin… In this, our first ever episode, we share our Core Set memories and talk theme and the Player Cards that first struck a chord. We discuss the FAQ of the week and share the love with RingsDB. twitter: @lateoftherings email: lateoftherings@gmail.com web: lateoftherings.buzzsprout.com