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Court Games: Gencon 202402 Sep 202401:23:52

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  • 0:00 Introductions

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Court Games RPG - Visting Toshigoku for the Holiday Season22 Dec 202300:28:47

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  • 0:00 Introductions

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The music used in this episode is titled "Aiko", created by Carlos Estella

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Court Games RPG - Reviews and Gaki-Do04 Dec 202301:00:08

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  • 0:00 Introductions

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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

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Death, Meido, and New Stuff?02 Aug 202301:25:34

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  • 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

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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

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The Realm of Dreams with Marie Brennan07 Jul 202301:03:10

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  • 0:00 Introductions

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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

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Spirit Away Your Players to the Realm of Senkyo07 Apr 202300:34:45

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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

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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

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How to create a KILLER Duelist in L5R 5E (Feat. Nick Marini)03 Mar 202301:03:42

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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

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New Techniques in Writ of the Wilds, final review04 Feb 202300:32:49

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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

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Writ of the Wilds New Schools Review27 Jan 202300:58:37

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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

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Writ of the Wild, Our Thoughts on Section 120 Jan 202300:43:33

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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

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

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Everything you need to plan the GREATEST Mystery Adventure09 Dec 202200:47:55

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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

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

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Ask THESE questions before making your FIRST character18 Nov 2022

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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

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:

Our final review of Adventures in Rokugan!21 Oct 202201:04:17

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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

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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

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Reviewing Adventures in Rokugan's Backgrounds30 Sep 202201:04:59

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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

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Adventures in Rokugan - Classes and Archetypes09 Sep 202201:05:57

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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

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Adventures in Rokugan, what's the controversy?26 Aug 202200:55:24

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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

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Dueling in Rokugan06 Aug 202201:00:10

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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

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

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Governmental Contracts - Social Contracts in L5R08 Jul 202200:39:37

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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

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Tribal Contracts - Social Contracts in L5R24 Jun 202200:22:43

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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

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Familial Contracts - Social Contracts in L5R10 Jun 202200:42:39

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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

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Inflicting Conditions via Grappling and our Homebrew Rules27 May 2022

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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

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

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The Kolat Conspiracy in Rokugan06 May 202200:45:10

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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

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:

Crafting messages and custom equipment in L5R15 Apr 202200:41:52

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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

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

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3 Major Reasons Why You Need Crafting in L5R01 Apr 202200:42:55

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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

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

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Enemies of the Empire - The Lying Darkness18 Mar 202200:27:29

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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

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

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Heroes of Rokugan review with Chris Ward04 Mar 202200:25:32

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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

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

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Sneaking in L5R18 Feb 202200:22:31

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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

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

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Enemies of the Empire: Shadowlands04 Feb 202200:55:51

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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

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

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Food and Clan Food Cultures in L5R21 Jan 202200:51:07

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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

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:

New Novel "To Chart The Clouds" Interview with Evan Dicken10 Dec 202100:47:11

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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

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:

Handling Romance in L5R03 Dec 202100:53:12

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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

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

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Season 2 interview with Fortune and Strife!19 Nov 202101:20:39

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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

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The music used in this episode is titled "Aiko", created by Carlos Estella

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Interesting Environments - Deserts Pt.212 Nov 202100:50:27

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  • 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

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Interesting Environments - Deserts05 Nov 202100:41:23

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  • 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

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What is a Succession Crisis? (Pt.2)29 Oct 202100:44:05

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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

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Successions of Leadership Pt.122 Oct 2021

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  • 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

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Developer Q&A for AiR with Max Brooke and Lydia Suen08 Oct 202100:53:40

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  • 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

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Interesting Environments - Wetlands01 Oct 202100:43:56

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  • 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

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How to Use (and Speed Up) Opportunity Results in L5R 5E24 Sep 202100:40:24

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  • 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

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Adventures in Rokugan (New L5R D20 System) feat. Shannon Kalvar17 Sep 202100:27:19

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Interesting Environments - Mountains Pt.210 Sep 202100:37:18

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  • 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

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Interesting Environments - Mountains Pt.103 Sep 202101:01:19

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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

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Adventure Tracks for 5th Edition L5R27 Aug 202100:38:37

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  • 0:00 Introductions
  • 2:29 The Magistrate Path
  • 15:23 The Ronin Path
  • 36:05 Closing

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Interesting Environments - Forests Pt.220 Aug 202100:38:43

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  • 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

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Interesting Environments - Forests Pt.113 Aug 202100:53:10

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  • 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

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Our 100th Episode! - The Influence Game30 Jul 202101:00:01

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  • 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!

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How to focus on "Social Systems" in L5R w/Shannon Kalvar23 Jul 202100:47:25

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What Should GMs and Players Know About 5th Edition Intrigues?16 Jul 2021

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  • 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?

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The History of Tabletop RPGs and Legend of the Five Rings09 Jul 202100:44:57

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  • 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

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Interesting Environments: Rural Areas 202 Jul 202100:43:27

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  • 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

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