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Card Talk : Map of Rhovanion
24/07/2024

Card Talk : Map of Rhovanion

"I'm the Map, I'm the Map, I'm the Map, I'm the Map, I'm the Map. I'm the Maaap.' IYKYK Check out the blog: Become a patron:  

Not to be confused with the map in Dora's backpack....
24/07/2024

Not to be confused with the map in Dora's backpack....

Not to be confused with the map in Dora’s backpack.

I've revisited my Dunedain Three Hunters deck for The Dread Realm. This time bringing in Amarthuil hero and Spear of the...
19/07/2024

I've revisited my Dunedain Three Hunters deck for The Dread Realm. This time bringing in Amarthuil hero and Spear of the Citadel. The plan is to defend Daechanar and have the spear's direct damage remove any sorcery treacheries attached to him. We'll see how well it works it out....

I’ve revisited my Dunedain Three Hunters deck for The Dread Realm. This time bringing in Amarthuil hero and Spear of the Citadel. The plan is to defend Daechanar and have the spear’s di…

Card Talk : Round Shield
17/07/2024

Card Talk : Round Shield

A great shield for a great price. Check out the blog: Become a patron:

Card Talk Season 7 Episode 19 Video episode Audio episode Cycle Ered Mithren Set Mount Gundabad Player Card Categories D...
17/07/2024

Card Talk Season 7 Episode 19 Video episode Audio episode Cycle Ered Mithren Set Mount Gundabad Player Card Categories Defense Bonus Ally Attachment Burglar Treasure The cheap and fast defense option. Background Round shields are mentioned a few times in the Lord of the Rings. The first are gifts given to Aragorn Gimli, and Legolas from Theoden once he was freed from the influence of Saruman and Wormtongue....

Card Talk Season 7 Episode 19 Video episode Audio episode Cycle Ered Mithren Set Mount Gundabad Player Card Categories Defense Bonus Ally Attachment Burglar Treasure The cheap and fast defense opti…

Another attempt with my version of modified Dunedain Trappers for this scenario. Hoping that I get enough a break early ...
12/07/2024

Another attempt with my version of modified Dunedain Trappers for this scenario. Hoping that I get enough a break early to build up....

Another attempt with my version of modified Dunedain Trappers for this scenario. Hoping that I get enough a break early to build up.

Card Talk : Matthew Dempsey Reminisces About Lord of the Rings
10/07/2024

Card Talk : Matthew Dempsey Reminisces About Lord of the Rings

Matthew, one of the hosts of The Grey Company Podcast and the other half of the Progression Series, is back on the show talking about all things LotR. We touch on the books, the Rings of Power, but we mainly stick to talking about the game we both love! Check out the blog: Support what we do:  

The podcast has a special guest this week. The blog won't a have a catch up review but will still have a written playthr...
10/07/2024

The podcast has a special guest this week. The blog won't a have a catch up review but will still have a written playthrough this week.

The podcast has a special guest this week. The blog won’t a have a catch up review but will still have a written playthrough this week.

After watching Seastan's video of his Dunedain Trappers deck vs this scenario, I came up with an updated version using t...
05/07/2024

After watching Seastan's video of his Dunedain Trappers deck vs this scenario, I came up with an updated version using the full card pool....

After watching Seastan’s video of his Dunedain Trappers deck vs this scenario, I came up with an updated version using the full card pool.

He's a lumberjack and he's ok. Haldan sleeps all night and works all day....
03/07/2024

He's a lumberjack and he's ok. Haldan sleeps all night and works all day....

He’s a lumberjack and he’s ok. Haldan sleeps all night and works all day.

Card Talk : Haldan
03/07/2024

Card Talk : Haldan

Haldan is the OG burglar before we knew burgling was going to be a thing! Check out the blog: Become a patron:  

Remember mulligan if necessary to get a defense boost card....
28/06/2024

Remember mulligan if necessary to get a defense boost card....

Remember mulligan if necessary to get a defense boost card.

Card Talk : Spirit Dain Ironfoot
27/06/2024

Card Talk : Spirit Dain Ironfoot

First, here's the clip of the Caleb's rules interpretation of Dain: And Spirit Dain is probably the best defender in the game, despite Beregond holding on to everyone's hearts. Check out the blog: Become a patron:  

Good enough to be a viable alternative to the Leadership version....
26/06/2024

Good enough to be a viable alternative to the Leadership version....

Good enough to be a viable alternative to the Leadership version.

Back to a Three Hunters deck but rebuilt for this scenario. Leadership Aragorn this time to help with early questing pow...
21/06/2024

Back to a Three Hunters deck but rebuilt for this scenario. Leadership Aragorn this time to help with early questing power and still be ready for combat....

Back to a Three Hunters deck but rebuilt for this scenario. Leadership Aragorn this time to help with early questing power and still be ready for combat.

Now that Card Talk has reviewed every Core Set card, it is time for some stats!...
19/06/2024

Now that Card Talk has reviewed every Core Set card, it is time for some stats!...

Now that Card Talk has reviewed every Core Set card, it is time for some stats!

Let's see if Dunedain mustering and side quest bonus fair better....
14/06/2024

Let's see if Dunedain mustering and side quest bonus fair better....

Let’s see if Dunedain mustering and side quest bonus fair better.

Outlands glue hero...
12/06/2024

Outlands glue hero...

Outlands glue hero

I decided to play the game on OCTGN and was entering my log on my 2nd screen. I was trying to refresh and accidently wip...
07/06/2024

I decided to play the game on OCTGN and was entering my log on my 2nd screen. I was trying to refresh and accidently wiped my quest log. 2 times in 2 days this has happened. After this incident, I switched to using a Google doc as I played instead of entering them directly into Ringsdb....

I decided to play the game on OCTGN and was entering my log on my 2nd screen. I was trying to refresh and accidently wiped my quest log. 2 times in 2 days this has happened. After this incident, I …

Card Talk : Caleb Grace Talks Ered Mithrin
05/06/2024

Card Talk : Caleb Grace Talks Ered Mithrin

Caleb Grace, Senior Designer and former Lead Designer of the LOTR LCG, joins us for a conversation about the game as a whole, and specifically the revised Core Set and the campaign "add-on."  Join us for a great conversation with the guy who made LoTR what it is today! Check out the blog:  Become ...

The players call for aid! And the allies will answer!...
05/06/2024

The players call for aid! And the allies will answer!...

The players call for aid! And the allies will answer!

No card review this week. The holiday on Monday threw off all our normal schedules. I should have a catch up card review...
29/05/2024

No card review this week. The holiday on Monday threw off all our normal schedules. I should have a catch up card review next week and the pod will have an interview with Caleb!

No card review this week. The holiday on Monday threw off all our normal schedules. I should have a catch up card review next week and the pod will have an interview with Caleb!

I decided to play the game on OCTGN and was entering my log on my 2nd screen. I was trying to refresh and accidently wip...
24/05/2024

I decided to play the game on OCTGN and was entering my log on my 2nd screen. I was trying to refresh and accidently wiped my quest log. 2 times in 2 days this has happened. After this incident, I switched to using a Google doc as I played instead of entering them directly into Ringsdb....

I decided to play the game on OCTGN and was entering my log on my 2nd screen. I was trying to refresh and accidently wiped my quest log. 2 times in 2 days this has happened. After this incident, I …

Card Talk : Jeremy Zwirn
22/05/2024

Card Talk : Jeremy Zwirn

Jeremy Zwirn comes back on the show to talk (a little) about the Ered Mithrin campaign, a whole bunch about the Dream-chaser, and about root beer.  Like what we do? Become a patron!  

I was at Geekway a board gaming convention half of last week and the podcast is a designer interview this week. Back nex...
22/05/2024

I was at Geekway a board gaming convention half of last week and the podcast is a designer interview this week. Back next week with a catch up review of card reviewed by the pod, but not the blog.

I was at Geekway a board gaming convention half of last week and the podcast is a designer interview this week. Back next week with a catch up review of card reviewed by the pod, but not the blog.

I'm at Geekway to the West! Playthrough post will back next week.
17/05/2024

I'm at Geekway to the West! Playthrough post will back next week.

I’m at Geekway to the West! Playthrough post will back next week.

Card Talk : Lore Glorfindel
15/05/2024

Card Talk : Lore Glorfindel

I wish I could say we saved the best for last. Unfortunately, this card isn't on the list of best cards in the core set. Although, it is the only hero that heals characters. Check out the blog! Become a patron!

Not bad just hard to fit into a deck....
15/05/2024

Not bad just hard to fit into a deck....

Not bad just hard to fit into a deck.

Making sure this time to set up the scenario correctly. That might help me rescue my second hero....
10/05/2024

Making sure this time to set up the scenario correctly. That might help me rescue my second hero....

Making sure this time to set up the scenario correctly. That might help me rescue my second hero.

Make use of those duplicate uniques!...
09/05/2024

Make use of those duplicate uniques!...

Make use of those duplicate uniques!

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Cram
Cram

Need a way to ready a hero that isn't dependent on some other condition? Check out cram. A card that probably gets overlooked when building a deck, but could really help get your deck working. If you would like to support our show, please visit our patreon page: http://patreon.com/cardtalk2018 Also, for a link to the decks that were mentioned in the show: Kids Gather 'Round the Christmas Tree: https://ringsdb.com/deck/view/187630 Gwaihir, Leadership Frodo, Tactics Eomer (Slippery Eagles): https://ringsdb.com/deck/view/241358

Peace, and Thought
Peace, and Thought

This 1 cost card comes with a hefty price to pay during the Refresh phase. But the juice could be worth the squeeze. What is your opinion? Become a patron! https://patreon.com/cardtalk2018

Guest Host Vardaen (again!)
Guest Host Vardaen (again!)

Join us as we talk to our favorite Marvel Champions podcast host about Ghan-Buri-Ghan and the lore behind this card. Vardaen joined us one other time on the show and is a wealth of information about the game, the cards, and about the lore behind the cards. Interested in becoming a patron? Join us at https://patreon.com/cardtalk2018

Free to Choose
Free to Choose

The guys take on a more obscure card in the game, Free to Choose. It's a spirit card that reduces threat if your threat is raised by the encounter deck. It's not a popular card, but what do you think? Want to support us? Become a patron: https://patreon.com/cardtalk2018

Beravor
Beravor

A lore hero from the core set, Beravor allows you to have consistent card draw. She also has the Dunedain and Ranger trait, for those keeping score. We spent a lot of time discussing other ways to get card draw beside her. What's your opinion on her?

SPOILER!!! Spirit Aragorn
SPOILER!!! Spirit Aragorn

Want to support our show be becoming a patron? http://patreon.com/cardtalk2018 In this special spoiler episode, we talk about the newly spoiled and highly anticipated last hero of the game, Spirit Aragorn. As a spirit hero, he sure does slot into a few decks. And the community is already abuzz about the card. People have formed their strong opinions. Maybe we can change yours?

Snowbourn Scout
Snowbourn Scout

In this episode, we talk about an awesome... chump, the Snowbourn Scout. He's a 1 cost leadership hero that seems to take the brunt of the Hill Troll's club. What do you think about this Rohan ally?

SPOILER!!! Red Book of Westmarch
SPOILER!!! Red Book of Westmarch

The release of the fifth AP in the Vengeance of Mordor Cycle has been delayed. But, the last few cards were spoiled late last week. In this episode the guys talk about The Red Book of Westmarch because it's a player card. While it looks pretty functional as a player card, it sure looks fun. Join us as we spoil this card! And if you would like to support our show, please visit our patreon page: http://patreon.com/cardtalk2018

Guest Hosts Shane and Bob
Guest Hosts Shane and Bob

In this episode we talk about an old card. We Are Not Idle came out in the second cycle, in the Shadow and Flame AP. Here we discuss how it's aged over the life of the game and compare it to many of the other cards that allow you to draw. What are your opinions of this card? Awesome or Ashes? Cool or Crud?

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