The Strangest L5R and Gaming podcast on the net http://www.strangeassembly.com en-us Copyright 2010 Mon, 28 Jun 2010 09:11:00 -0400 Mon, 28 Jun 2010 09:11:00 -0400 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss jay@strangeassembly.com (Jay Earle) Strange Assembly Crew L5R and Beyond - Strange Assembly covers Legend of the Five Rings, and reviews all manner of card games, board games, and RPGs Strange Assembly is a podcast for the Legend of the Five Rings player or fan, as well as fans of games of all sorts. Strange Assembly proves in-depth coverage of all aspects of Legend of the Five Rings - CCG, RPG, story, and now board games. Strange Assembly also features reviews of card games, board games, and RPGs of all sorts. Strange Assembly strangeassembly@gmail.com No http://www.strangeassembly.com/forums/phpBB3/ http://www.strangeassembly.com/podcasts/Strange%20Assembly%20-%20Episode%20001%20-%20Hurried%20Gempukku.mp3 In the first episode of this new Legend of the Five Rings podcast, Chris, Trevor, Kevin, Jay, Justin, and Jon discuss Top Ten lists from the new L5R The Plague War expansion, the mispacked Paneki's Disgrace promo, and reveal two new cards from the upcoming The Imperial Gift, Part 3, the only free CCG expansion ever. Podcasts Tue, 22 Jun 2010 22:03:00 -0400 Strange Assembly Crew No In the first episode of this new Legend of the Five Rings podcast, We discuss Top Ten lists from the new L5R The Plague War expansion, the mispacked Paneki's Disgrace promo, and reveal two new cards from the upcoming The Imperial Gift 3. Episode 001: Hurried Gempukku 01:27:51 Strange Assembly, L5R, Legend of the Five Rings, Jay Earle, Chris Stevenson, Chris Stephenson, Kevin Kennedy, Jon Freeman, Shinjojon, Trevor Valentine, Justin Purdy, CCG, Card Games http://www.strangeassembly.com/forums/phpBB3/ http://www.strangeassembly.com/podcasts/Strange%20Assembly%20-%20Episode%20002%20-%20Lesser%20of%20Two%20Evils.mp3 In the second episode of Strange Assembly, Chris, Jay, Trevor, and Kevin discuss more previews from the free Legend of the Five Rings expansion, the Imperial Gift, Part 3, and dissect the results of the recently concluded L5R 2010 Kotei season. Podcasts Mon, 28 Jun 2010 09:11:00 -0400 Strange Assembly Crew No In the second episode of Strange Assembly, Chris, Jay, Trevor, and Kevin discuss more previews from the free Legend of the Five Rings expansion, the Imperial Gift, Part 3, and dissect the results of the recently concluded L5R 2010 Kotei season. Episode 002: Lesser of Two Evils 01:08:47 Strange Assembly, L5R, Legend of the Five Rings, Jay Earle, Chris Stevenson, Chris Stephenson, Kevin Kennedy, Jon Freeman, Shinjojon, Trevor Valentine, Justin Purdy, CCG, Card Games http://www.strangeassembly.com/forums/phpBB3/ http://www.strangeassembly.com/podcasts/Strange%20Assembly%20-%20Episode%20003%20-%20Three%20Man%20Alliance.mp3 Chris, Trevor, and Jay discuss the impact of the Plague War expansion on the Legend of the Five Rings tournament environment this summer. The return of the charity event Solving the Riddle this September is also announced. Podcasts Sun, 04 Jul 2010 12:18:00 -0400 Strange Assembly Crew No Chris, Trevor, and Jay discuss the impact of the Plague War expansion on the Legend of the Five Rings tournament environment this summer. The return of the charity event Solving the Riddle this September is also announced. Episode 003: Three Man Alliance 01:28:18 Strange Assembly, L5R, Legend of the Five Rings, Jay Earle, Chris Stevenson, Chris Stephenson, Kevin Kennedy, Jon Freeman, Shinjojon, Trevor Valentine, Justin Purdy, CCG, Card Games http://www.strangeassembly.com/forums/phpBB3/ http://www.strangeassembly.com/podcasts/Strange%20Assembly%20-%20Episode%20004%20-%20Twice-Cutting%20Spirit.mp3 The Strange Assembly crew are back with a little extra content to make up for the delay. Topics include the announcement of War of Honor (a new Legend of the Five Rings multiplayer product), more information on Solving the Riddle 2010, looks at the Imperial Gift, Part 3 for the CCG and the core book for the 4th Edition of the RPG, and a discussion of the festivities at this year's GenCon Indy. Podcasts Sun, 25 Jul 2010 12:18:00 -0400 Strange Assembly Crew No The Strange Assembly crew are back with a little extra content to make up for the delay. Topics include the announcement of War of Honor (a new Legend of the Five Rings multiplayer product), more information on Solving the Riddle 2010, looks at the Imperial Gift, Part 3 for the CCG and the core book for the 4th Edition of the RPG, and a discussion of the festivities at this year's GenCon Indy. Episode 004: Twice Cutting Spirit 02:05:38 Strange Assembly, L5R, Legend of the Five Rings, Jay Earle, Chris Stevenson, Chris Stephenson, Kevin Kennedy, Jon Freeman, Shinjojon, Trevor Valentine, Justin Purdy, CCG, Card Games http://www.strangeassembly.com/forums/phpBB3/ http://www.strangeassembly.com/podcasts/Strange%20Assembly%20-%20Episode%20005%20-%20A%20Frenchman,%20Two%20Canadians,%20and%20a%20Kentucky%20Boy.mp3 In the first of two interview episodes from GenCon 2010, Trevor and Chris interview AEG's French representative, Nicolas Bongiu, and three members of the Story Team - Fred Wan, Lucas Twyman, and Rusty Priske. Podcasts Sat, 14 Aug 2010 12:18:00 -0400 Strange Assembly Crew No In the first of two interview episodes from GenCon 2010, Trevor and Chris interview AEG's French representative, Nicolas Bongiu, and three members of the Story Team - Fred Wan, Lucas Twyman, and Rusty Priske. Episode 005: A Frenchman, Two Canadians, and a Kentucky Boy 01:01:38 Strange Assembly, L5R, Legend of the Five Rings, Jay Earle, Chris Stevenson, Chris Stephenson, Kevin Kennedy, Jon Freeman, Shinjojon, Trevor Valentine, Justin Purdy, CCG, Card Games http://www.strangeassembly.com/forums/phpBB3/ http://strangeassembly.com/podcasts/Strange%20Assembly%20-%20Episode%20006%20-%20Two%20Men%20Enter,%20One%20Man%20Leaves.mp3 Trevor and Chris discuss the events of GenCon 2010, including tournament results, parties, story, and mega-game implications. Also includes looks at Thunderstone, Battle at Kyuden Tonbo, Enemies of the Empire, and more. Podcasts Sat, 19 Aug 2010 07:18:00 -0400 Strange Assembly Crew No Trevor and Chris discuss the events of GenCon 2010, including tournament results, parties, story, and mega-game implications. Also includes looks at Thunderstone, Battle at Kyuden Tonbo, Enemies of the Empire, and more. Episode 006: Two Men Enter, One Man Leaves 02:01:05 Strange Assembly, L5R, Legend of the Five Rings, Jay Earle, Chris Stevenson, Chris Stephenson, Kevin Kennedy, Jon Freeman, Shinjojon, Trevor Valentine, Justin Purdy, CCG, Card Games http://www.strangeassembly.com/forums/phpBB3/ http://www.strangeassembly.com/podcasts/Strange%20Assembly%20-%20Episode%20007%20-%20Be%20Prepared%20To%20Dig%20Three%20Graves.mp3 Chris interviews the Lead Developer and Lead Designer of the Legend of the Five Rings card game. Recorded at GenCon 2010. Podcasts Wed, 25 Aug 2010 21:18:00 -0400 Strange Assembly Crew No Chris interviews the Lead Developer and Lead Designer of the Legend of the Five Rings card game. Recorded at GenCon 2010. Episode 007: Be Prepared To Dig Three Graves 01:16:07 Strange Assembly, L5R, Legend of the Five Rings, Jay Earle, Chris Stevenson, Chris Stephenson, Kevin Kennedy, Jon Freeman, Shinjojon, Trevor Valentine, Justin Purdy, CCG, Card Games http://www.strangeassembly.com/forums/phpBB3/ http://www.strangeassembly.com/podcasts/Strange%20Assembly%20-%20Episode%20008%20-%20Awaken%20the%20Eighth.mp3 Kevin, Jay, Trevor and Justin talk about Kevin's Gencon Experience, Meta, and the Wrath of the God Beast story. Podcasts Sat, 04 Sep 2010 09:53:00 -0400 Strange Assembly Crew No Kevin, Jay, Trevor and Justin talk about Kevin's Gencon Experience, Meta, and the Wrath of the God Beast story. Episode 008: Awaken the Eighth 01:36:07 Strange Assembly, L5R, Legend of the Five Rings, Jay Earle, Chris Stevenson, Chris Stephenson, Kevin Kennedy, Jon Freeman, Shinjojon, Trevor Valentine, Justin Purdy, CCG, Card Games http://www.strangeassembly.com/forums/phpBB3/ http://www.strangeassembly.com/podcasts/Strange%20Assembly%20-%20Episode%20009%20-%20Benjamin%20Rex.mp3 Chris returns to talk with Trevor and Justin about the upcoming War of Honor product and to build a ninja deck. Podcasts Fri, 10 Sep 2010 11:33:00 -0400 Strange Assembly Crew No Chris returns to talk with Trevor and Justin about the upcoming War of Honor product and to build a ninja deck. Episode 009: Benjamin Rex 01:19:31 Strange Assembly, L5R, Legend of the Five Rings, Jay Earle, Chris Stevenson, Chris Stephenson, Kevin Kennedy, Jon Freeman, Shinjojon, Trevor Valentine, Justin Purdy, CCG, Card Games http://www.strangeassembly.com/forums/phpBB3/ http://www.strangeassembly.com/podcasts/Strange%20Assembly%20-%20Episode%20010%20-%20Infallible%20and%20Completely%20Worthless%20(Part%201).mp3 Chris, Trevor, Jay, and Kevin feature in the first half of this two-part episode. The crew looks back at the Plague War, reviews and discusses the Temptations from the Race for the Throne, and extols the virtues of aggressive use of Border Keep. Plus, Chris tells off Agasha Gifu. Podcasts Fri, 24 Sep 2010 08:33:00 -0400 Strange Assembly Crew No Chris, Trevor, Jay, and Kevin feature in the first half of this two-part episode. The crew looks back at the Plague War, reviews and discusses the Temptations from the Race for the Throne, and extols the virtues of aggressive use of Border Keep. Plus, Chris tells off Agasha Gifu. Episode 010: Infallible and Completely Worthless (Part 1) 01:17:17 Strange Assembly, L5R, Legend of the Five Rings, Jay Earle, Chris Stevenson, Chris Stephenson, Kevin Kennedy, Jon Freeman, Shinjojon, Trevor Valentine, Justin Purdy, CCG, Card Games http://www.strangeassembly.com/forums/phpBB3/ http://www.strangeassembly.com/podcasts/Strange%20Assembly%20-%20Episode%20011%20-%20Infallible%20and%20Completely%20Worthless%20(Part%202).mp3 Chris, Trevor, Jay, and Kevin feature in the second half of this two-part episode. The crew wastes some time ruminating on a suggested change to stronghold design in the next base set, and on how to 'fix' dishonor. Plus some discussion of Thunderstone and a little bit of Toss-Up! Podcasts Mon, 27 Sep 2010 11:06:00 -0400 Strange Assembly Crew No Chris, Trevor, Jay, and Kevin feature in the second half of this two-part episode. The crew wastes some time ruminating on a suggested change to stronghold design in the next base set, and on how to 'fix' dishonor. Plus some discussion of Thunderstone and a little bit of Toss-Up! Episode 011: Infallible and Completely Worthless (Part 2) 01:13:36 Strange Assembly, L5R, Legend of the Five Rings, Jay Earle, Chris Stevenson, Chris Stephenson, Kevin Kennedy, Jon Freeman, Shinjojon, Trevor Valentine, Justin Purdy, CCG, Card Games http://www.strangeassembly.com/forums/phpBB3/ http://www.strangeassembly.com/podcasts/Strange%20Assembly%20-%20Episode%2012%20-%20Did%20I%20Mention%20I%20Like%20Mirumoto%20Kenzo.mp3 Justin, Jay, Kevin, and Chris discuss the just-released Empire at War expansion for the Legend of the Five Rings CCG, with an emphasis on Crab, Crane, and Dragon. Podcasts Sat, 09 Oct 2010 09:14:00 -0400 Strange Assembly Crew No Justin, Jay, Kevin, and Chris discuss the just-released Empire at War expansion for the Legend of the Five Rings CCG, with an emphasis on Crab, Crane, and Dragon. Episode 012: Did I Mention I Like Mirumoto Kenzo 01:34:28 Strange Assembly, L5R, Legend of the Five Rings, Jay Earle, Chris Stevenson, Chris Stephenson, Kevin Kennedy, Jon Freeman, Shinjojon, Trevor Valentine, Justin Purdy, CCG, Card Games http://www.strangeassembly.com/forums/phpBB3/ http://www.strangeassembly.com/podcasts/Strange%20Assembly%20-%20Episode%20013%20-%20Being%20for%20the%20Benefit%20of%20the%20Lady%20of%20the%20Heavens.mp3 Jay and Chris finish discussing the just-released Empire at War expansion for the Legend of the Five Rings CCG, with the Lion, Mantis, Phoenix, Scorpion, Spider, Unicorn. Podcasts Fri, 15 Oct 2010 07:42:00 -0400 Strange Assembly Crew No Jay and Chris finish discussing the just-released Empire at War expansion for the Legend of the Five Rings CCG, with the Lion, Mantis, Phoenix, Scorpion, Spider, Unicorn. Episode 013: Being for the Benefit of the Lady of the Heavens 02:04:13 Strange Assembly, L5R, Legend of the Five Rings, Jay Earle, Chris Stevenson, Chris Stephenson, Kevin Kennedy, Jon Freeman, Shinjojon, Trevor Valentine, Justin Purdy, CCG, Card Games http://www.strangeassembly.com/forums/phpBB3/ http://www.strangeassembly.com/podcasts/Strange%20Assembly%20-%20Episode%20014%20-%20High%20Velo-city.mp3 This week we talk a little about the implementation of the clan themes, talk a little more about Empire at War, and have a brief history lesson with Old Man Freeman. Plus, bonus mystery guest Velos75. Podcasts Mon, 1 Nov 2010 07:42:00 -0400 Strange Assembly Crew No This week we talk a little about the implementation of the clan themes, talk a little more about Empire at War, and have a brief history lesson with Old Man Freeman. Plus, bonus mystery guest Velos75. Episode 014: High Velo-city 01:49:49 Strange Assembly, L5R, Legend of the Five Rings, Jay Earle, Chris Stevenson, Chris Stephenson, Kevin Kennedy, Jon Freeman, Shinjojon, Trevor Valentine, Justin Purdy, CCG, Card Games http://www.strangeassembly.com/forums/phpBB3/ http://www.strangeassembly.com/podcasts/Strange%20Assembly%20-%20Episode%20015%20-%20Death%20Threats%20and%20Dollar%20Bills.mp3 The Strange Assembly Crew preview a card from the upcoming The Dead of Winter expansion, tackle the dreaded Spider situation, chat about the Floor Rules, and survey the Empire at War environment so far. Podcasts Sun, 12 Dec 2010 23:26:00 -0400 Strange Assembly Crew No The Strange Assembly Crew preview a card from the upcoming The Dead of Winter expansion, tackle the dreaded Spider situation, chat about the Floor Rules, and survey the Empire at War environment so far. Episode 015: Death Threats and Dollar Bills 02:02:07 Strange Assembly, L5R, Legend of the Five Rings, Jay Earle, Chris Stevenson, Chris Stephenson, Kevin Kennedy, Jon Freeman, Shinjojon, Trevor Valentine, Justin Purdy, CCG, Card Games http://www.strangeassembly.com/forums/phpBB3/ http://www.strangeassembly.com/podcasts/Strange%20Assembly%20-%20Episode%20016%20-%20Mega-Games%20and%20Eating%20Your%20Brains.mp3 The Strange Assembly crew sink their teeth into the Empire's Glory mega-game, and discuss the upcoming L5R RPG releases, the L5R holiday pack, and the Wrath of the Elements expansion for Thunderstone. Podcasts Wed, 22 Dec 2010 08:43:00 -0400 Strange Assembly Crew No The Strange Assembly crew sink their teeth into the Empire's Glory mega-game, and discuss the upcoming L5R RPG releases, the L5R holiday pack, and the Wrath of the Elements expansion for Thunderstone. Episode 016: Mega-Games and Eating Your Brains 01:25:56 Strange Assembly, L5R, Legend of the Five Rings, Jay Earle, Chris Stevenson, Chris Stephenson, Kevin Kennedy, Jon Freeman, Shinjojon, Trevor Valentine, Justin Purdy, CCG, Card Games http://www.strangeassembly.com/forums/phpBB3/ http://www.strangeassembly.com/podcasts/Strange%20Assembly%20-%20Episode%20017%20-%20Resolution.mp3 The Strange Assembly crew discuss Topaz Championships, the end of the second mega-game, the Empire at War environment, and make some resolutions for the new year. Also featuring an interview with AEGTodd about the upcoming Nightfall game. Podcasts Tue, 11 Jan 2011 17:23:00 -0400 Strange Assembly Crew No The Strange Assembly crew discuss Topaz Championships, the end of the second mega-game, the Empire at War environment, and make some resolutions for the new year. Also featuring an interview with AEGTodd about the upcoming Nightfall game. Episode 017: Resolution 01:51:40 Strange Assembly, L5R, Legend of the Five Rings, Jay Earle, Chris Stevenson, Chris Stephenson, Kevin Kennedy, Jon Freeman, Shinjojon, Trevor Valentine, Justin Purdy, CCG, Card Games http://www.strangeassembly.com/forums/phpBB3/ http://www.strangeassembly.com/podcasts/Strange%20Assembly%20-%20Episode%20018%20-%20Back%20to%20Basics.mp3 The Strange Assembly crew talks about the new The Dead of Winter expansion for the Legend of the Five Rings CCG. Podcasts Fri, 28 Jan 2011 08:01:00 -0400 Strange Assembly Crew No The Strange Assembly crew talks about the new The Dead of Winter expansion for the Legend of the Five Rings CCG. Episode 018: Back To Basics 01:37:24 Strange Assembly, L5R, Legend of the Five Rings, Jay Earle, Chris Stevenson, Chris Stephenson, Kevin Kennedy, Jon Freeman, Shinjojon, Trevor Valentine, Justin Purdy, CCG, Card Games http://www.strangeassembly.com/forums/phpBB3/ http://www.strangeassembly.com/podcasts/Strange%20Assembly%20-%20Episode%20019%20-%20Dead%20From%20Winter.mp3 Strange Assembly crew continues to talk about the Dead of Winter expansion, hitting cards for Spider, Dragon, Lion, and Phoenix. Plus more about the Atlanta Kotei. Podcasts Fri, 04 Feb 2011 23:01:00 -0400 Strange Assembly Crew No Strange Assembly crew continues to talk about the Dead of Winter expansion, hitting cards for Spider, Dragon, Lion, and Phoenix. Plus more about the Atlanta Kotei. Episode 019: Dead From Winter 01:31:19 Strange Assembly, L5R, Legend of the Five Rings, Jay Earle, Chris Stevenson, Chris Stephenson, Kevin Kennedy, Jon Freeman, Shinjojon, Trevor Valentine, Justin Purdy, CCG, Card Games http://www.strangeassembly.com/forums/phpBB3/ http://strangeassembly.com/podcasts/Strange%20Assembly%20-%20Episode%20020%20-%20Dead%20of%20Night.mp3 Chris and Jay talk Kotei, Kotei, Kotei. The Kotei story, the upcoming Kotei season and of course Nightfall ... at the Kotei. Podcasts Tue, 22 Feb 2011 20:01:00 -0400 Strange Assembly Crew No Chris and Jay talk Kotei, Kotei, Kotei. The Kotei story, the upcoming Kotei season and of course Nightfall ... at the Kotei. Episode 020: Dead of Night 01:15:13 Strange Assembly, L5R, Legend of the Five Rings, Jay Earle, Chris Stevenson, Chris Stephenson, Kevin Kennedy, Jon Freeman, Shinjojon, Trevor Valentine, Justin Purdy, CCG, Card Games http://www.strangeassembly.com/forums/phpBB3/ http://www.strangeassembly.com/podcasts/Strange%20Assembly%20-%20Episode%20021%20-%20And%20Though%20Our%20Health%20We%20Drank%20A%20Thousand%20Times.mp3 The Strange Assembly crew talks about the Atlanta Kotei, Kotei season generally, and what has been revealed so far about Emperor Edition. Warning: Tangents ahead! Podcasts Fri, 18 Mar 2011 23:01:00 -0400 Strange Assembly Crew No The Strange Assembly crew talks about the Atlanta Kotei, Kotei season generally, and what has been revealed so far about Emperor Edition. Warning: Tangents ahead! Episode 021: And Though Our Health We Drank A Thousand Times 01:17:01 Strange Assembly, L5R, Legend of the Five Rings, Jay Earle, Chris Stevenson, Chris Stephenson, Kevin Kennedy, Jon Freeman, Shinjojon, Trevor Valentine, Justin Purdy, CCG, Card Games http://www.strangeassembly.com/forums/phpBB3/ http://strangeassembly.com/podcasts/Strange%20Assembly%20-%20Episode%20022%20-%20Kotei%202011%20Interview%20with%20Evan%20Paul.mp3 Interview with 2011 Atlanta Kotei winner Evan Paul Podcasts Fri, 25 Mar 2011 09:01:00 -0400 Strange Assembly Crew No Interview with 2011 Atlanta Kotei winner Evan Paul Episode 022: Kotei 2011 Interview with Evan Paul 00:24:05 Strange Assembly, L5R, Legend of the Five Rings, Jay Earle, Chris Stevenson, Chris Stephenson, Kevin Kennedy, Jon Freeman, Shinjojon, Trevor Valentine, Justin Purdy, CCG, Card Games http://www.strangeassembly.com/forums/ http://strangeassembly.com/podcasts/Strange%20Assembly%20-%20Episode%20023%20-%20The%20Fault%20Is%20Not%20In%20Our%20Stars.mp3 Chris, Jay, and Trevor discuss continued developments in Kotei season and the Emperor Edition previews. They also extol the virtues of tying up loose ends. Pleasea ssume that any errors are April Fool's jokes Podcasts Fri, 01 Apr 2011 18:01:00 -0400 Strange Assembly Crew No Chris, Jay, and Trevor discuss continued developments in Kotei season and the Emperor Edition previews. They also extol the virtues of tying up loose ends. Pleasea ssume that any errors are April Fool's jokes Episode 023: The Fault Is Not In Our Stars 00:54:24 Strange Assembly, L5R, Legend of the Five Rings, Jay Earle, Chris Stevenson, Chris Stephenson, Kevin Kennedy, Jon Freeman, Shinjojon, Trevor Valentine, Justin Purdy, CCG, Card Games http://www.strangeassembly.com/forums/ http://www.strangeassembly.com/podcasts/Strange%20Assembly%20-%20Episode%20024%20-%20Halfway%20Between%20The%20Gutter%20And%20The%20Stars.mp3 Chris, Trevor, and Jay discourse on recent Kotei happenings and Emperor Edition news. Then Katie Stevenson makes her Strange Assembly debut as The Adventurers is reviewed. Podcasts Fri, 22 Apr 2011 18:01:00 -0400 Strange Assembly Crew No Chris, Trevor, and Jay discourse on recent Kotei happenings and Emperor Edition news. Then Katie Stevenson makes her Strange Assembly debut as The Adventurers is reviewed. Episode 024: Halfway Between the Gutter and the Stars 00:47:10 Strange Assembly, L5R, Legend of the Five Rings, Jay Earle, Chris Stevenson, Chris Stephenson, Kevin Kennedy, Jon Freeman, Shinjojon, Trevor Valentine, Justin Purdy, CCG, Card Games http://www.strangeassembly.com/forums/ http://strangeassembly.com/podcasts/Strange%20Assembly%20-%20Episode%20025%20-%20That's%20One%20Doomed%20Podcast.mp3 The Strange Assembly crew gives a rundown of Kotei season, including a thorough discussion of Spider Breeder - what's in it, why it's a problem, and whether it should be hit with the nerf-hammer. The cast previews two cards from Before the Dawn, uses the latest episode of the Imperial Herald as a springboard for various discussions, and reviews Thunderstone: Doomgate Legion. Podcasts Fri, 06 May 2011 21:01:00 -0400 Strange Assembly Crew No The Strange Assembly crew gives a rundown of Kotei season, including a thorough discussion of Spider Breeder - what's in it, why it's a problem, and whether it should be hit with the nerf-hammer. The cast previews two cards from Before the Dawn, uses the latest episode of the Imperial Herald as a springboard for various discussions, and reviews Thunderstone: Doomgate Legion. Episode 025: That's One Doomed Podcast 01:42:32 Strange Assembly, L5R, Legend of the Five Rings, Jay Earle, Chris Stevenson, Chris Stephenson, Kevin Kennedy, Jon Freeman, Shinjojon, Trevor Valentine, Justin Purdy, CCG, Card Games http://www.strangeassembly.com/forums/ http://www.strangeassembly.com/podcasts/Strange%20Assembly%20-%20Episode%20026%20-%20It's%20Always%20Dorkest%20(Part%201).mp3 Chris, Jay, Trevor, and Kevin kick off the Strange Assembly breakdown of Before the Dawn. Plus, Chris finally delivers on his promised review of Emerald Empire (4E). Podcasts Tue, 31 May 2011 21:01:00 -0400 Strange Assembly Crew No Chris, Jay, Trevor, and Kevin kick off the Strange Assembly breakdown of Before the Dawn. Plus, Chris finally delivers on his promised review of Emerald Empire (4E). Episode 026: It's Always Dorkest (Part 1) 01:44:43 Strange Assembly, L5R, Legend of the Five Rings, Jay Earle, Chris Stevenson, Chris Stephenson, Kevin Kennedy, Jon Freeman, Shinjojon, Trevor Valentine, Justin Purdy, CCG, Card Games http://www.strangeassembly.com/forums/ http://www.strangeassembly.com/podcasts/Strange%20Assembly%20-%20Episode%20027%20-%20It's%20Always%20Dorkest%20(Part%202).mp3 Chris, Jay, Trevor, and Kevin continue their discussion on the Before the Dawn expansion. Podcasts Tue, 07 Jun 2011 21:01:00 -0400 Strange Assembly Crew No Chris, Jay, Trevor, and Kevin continue their discussion on the Before the Dawn expansion. Episode 027: It's Always Dorkest (Part 2) 01:30:42 Strange Assembly, L5R, Legend of the Five Rings, Jay Earle, Chris Stevenson, Chris Stephenson, Kevin Kennedy, Jon Freeman, Shinjojon, Trevor Valentine, Justin Purdy, CCG, Card Games http://www.strangeassembly.com/forums/ http://www.strangeassembly.com/podcasts/Strange%20Assembly%20-%20Episode%20028%20-%20It's%20Always%20Dorkest%20(Part%203).mp3 The Strange Assembly crew wraps up its discussion of Before the Dawn, and reviews Thornwood Siege, the latest expansion for Thunderstone. Podcasts Fri, 10 Jun 2011 19:01:00 -0400 Strange Assembly Crew No The Strange Assembly crew wraps up its discussion of Before the Dawn, and reviews Thornwood Siege, the latest expansion for Thunderstone Episode 028: It's Always Dorkest (Part 3) 01:00:07 Strange Assembly, L5R, Legend of the Five Rings, Jay Earle, Chris Stevenson, Chris Stephenson, Kevin Kennedy, Jon Freeman, Shinjojon, Trevor Valentine, Justin Purdy, CCG, Card Games http://www.strangeassembly.com/forums/ http://www.strangeassembly.com/podcasts/Strange%20Assembly%20-%20Episode%20029%20-%20War%20of%20Honor%20Extravaganza.mp3 Chris, Jay, and Jon talk about War of Honor, War of Honor, and War of Honor. Podcasts Sat, 25 Jun 2011 11:28:00 -0400 Strange Assembly Crew No Chris, Jay, and Jon talk about War of Honor, War of Honor, and War of Honor. Episode 029: War of Honor Extravaganza 01:43:40 Strange Assembly, L5R, Legend of the Five Rings, Jay Earle, Chris Stevenson, Chris Stephenson, Kevin Kennedy, Jon Freeman, Shinjojon, Trevor Valentine, Justin Purdy, CCG, Card Games http://www.strangeassembly.com/forums/ http://www.strangeassembly.com/podcasts/Strange%20Assembly%20-%20Episode%20030%20-%20Pity%20the%20Fools.mp3 The Strange Assembly crew rambles its way through cut system proposals, splitting attacks, and other jibber-jabber. Plus the Strange Assembly review of Nightfall: Martial Law. Podcasts Sun, 10 Jul 2011 23:58:00 -0400 Strange Assembly Crew No The Strange Assembly crew rambles its way through cut system proposals, splitting attacks, and other jibber-jabber. Plus the Strange Assembly review of Nightfall: Martial Law. Episode 030: Pity the Fools 01:05:11 Strange Assembly, L5R, Legend of the Five Rings, Jay Earle, Chris Stevenson, Chris Stephenson, Kevin Kennedy, Jon Freeman, Shinjojon, Trevor Valentine, Justin Purdy, CCG, Card Games http://www.strangeassembly.com/forums/ http://www.strangeassembly.com/podcasts/Strange%20Assembly%20-%20Episode%20031%20-%20Not%20Forgotten%20(Part%201).mp3 Trevor, Jay, and Chris talk about GenCon and begin their discussion of Forgotten Legacy. Warning: tangents ahead! Podcasts Tue, 26 Jul 2011 23:58:00 -0400 Strange Assembly Crew No Trevor, Jay, and Chris talk about GenCon and begin their discussion of Forgotten Legacy. Warning: tangents ahead! Episode 031: Not Forgotten (Part 1) 01:12:14 Strange Assembly, L5R, Legend of the Five Rings, Jay Earle, Chris Stevenson, Chris Stephenson, Kevin Kennedy, Jon Freeman, Shinjojon, Trevor Valentine, Justin Purdy, CCG, Card Games http://www.strangeassembly.com/forums/ http://www.strangeassembly.com/podcasts/Strange%20Assembly%20-%20Episode%20032%20-%20Not%20Forgotten%20(Part%202).mp3 Strange Assembly reviews Forgotten Legacy Podcasts Sat, 30 Jul 2011 12:30:00 -0400 Strange Assembly Crew No Strange Assembly reviews Forgotten Legacy Episode 032: Not Forgotten (Part 2) 02:07:45 Strange Assembly, L5R, Legend of the Five Rings, Jay Earle, Chris Stevenson, Chris Stephenson, Kevin Kennedy, Jon Freeman, Shinjojon, Trevor Valentine, Justin Purdy, CCG, Card Games http://www.strangeassembly.com/forums/ http://www.strangeassembly.com/podcasts/Strange Assembly%20-%20Episode 033%20-%20GenCon%202011%20L5R%20Story%20Team%20Interview.mp3 Chris and Trevor sit down with Shawn Carman, Fred Wan, and Nancy Sauer to discuss the status and future of the Legend of the Five Rings storyline. Podcasts Sat, 13 Aug 2011 08:30:00 -0400 Strange Assembly Crew No Strange Assembly interviews the L5R story team at GenCon 2011 Episode 033 – GenCon 2011 L5R Story Team Interview 02:17:13 Strange Assembly, L5R, Legend of the Five Rings, Jay Earle, Chris Stevenson, Chris Stephenson, Kevin Kennedy, Jon Freeman, Shinjojon, Trevor Valentine, Justin Purdy, CCG, Card Games http://www.strangeassembly.com/forums/ http://www.strangeassembly.com/podcasts/Strange Assembly%20-%20Episode 034%20-%20GenCon%202011%20L5R%20Lead%20Designer%20Interview.mp3 Chris and Trevor sit down with Bryan Reese to see what he's learned from the ups and downs of Celestial Edition. Podcasts Sun, 16 Aug 2011 08:55:00 -0400 Strange Assembly Crew No Strange Assembly interviews L5R Lead Designer Bryan Reese at GenCon 2011 Episode 034 – GenCon 2011 L5R Lead Designer Interview 01:18:35 Strange Assembly, L5R, Legend of the Five Rings, Jay Earle, Chris Stevenson, Chris Stephenson, Kevin Kennedy, Jon Freeman, Shinjojon, Trevor Valentine, Justin Purdy, CCG, Card Games http://www.strangeassembly.com/forums/ http://www.strangeassembly.com/podcasts/Strange Assembly%20-%20Episode 035%20-%20GenCon%202011%20Review.mp3 Chris does some field reporting from GenCon 2011. Then, Chris, Trevor, Kevin, and Justin chat about what they played, did, and saw at GenCon this year. Podcasts Sat, 27 Aug 2011 08:55:00 -0400 Strange Assembly Crew No Strange Assembly looks back at GenCon 2011. Episode 035 – GenCon 2011 Review 02:09:59 Strange Assembly, L5R, Legend of the Five Rings, Jay Earle, Chris Stevenson, Chris Stephenson, Kevin Kennedy, Jon Freeman, Shinjojon, Trevor Valentine, Justin Purdy, CCG, Card Games http://www.strangeassembly.com/forums/ http://www.strangeassembly.com/podcasts/Strange Assembly%20-%20Episode 036%20-%20Draco%20Malfoy.mp3 The Strange Assembly crew talks about Solving the Riddle and the fallout from GenCon 2011 and recent events in the story. Plus, the Strange Assembly audio review of Ninja: Legend of the Scorpion Clan. Podcasts Wed, 31 Aug 2011 07:35:00 -0400 Strange Assembly Crew No Strange Assembly review Ninja: LOTSC, and talks about recent tournament and story events in the L5R universe. Episode 036 – Draco Malfoy 01:19:21 Strange Assembly, L5R, Legend of the Five Rings, Jay Earle, Chris Stevenson, Chris Stephenson, Kevin Kennedy, Jon Freeman, Shinjojon, Trevor Valentine, Justin Purdy, CCG, Card Games http://www.strangeassembly.com/forums/ http://www.strangeassembly.com/podcasts/Strange Assembly%20-%20Episode%20037%20-%20Chicago%20(Part%201).mp3 The Strange Assembly crew - and David Kempe - tackle the new Second City expansion for the L5R CCG. Podcasts Fri, 07 Oct 2011 10:00:00 -0400 Strange Assembly Crew No Strange Assembly reviews the L5R CCG expansion Second City. Episode 037 – Chicago (Part 1) 01:13:08 Strange Assembly, L5R, Legend of the Five Rings, Jay Earle, Chris Stevenson, Chris Stephenson, Kevin Kennedy, Jon Freeman, Shinjojon, Trevor Valentine, Justin Purdy, CCG, Card Games http://www.strangeassembly.com/forums/ http://www.strangeassembly.com/podcasts/Strange Assembly%20-%20Episode%20038%20-%20Chicago%20(Part%202).mp3 The Strange Assembly crew - and David Kempe - tackle the new Second City expansion for the L5R CCG. Podcasts Mon, 10 Oct 2011 13:00:00 -0400 Strange Assembly Crew No Strange Assembly reviews the L5R CCG expansion Second City. Episode 038 – Chicago (Part 2) 01:40:13 Strange Assembly, L5R, Legend of the Five Rings, Jay Earle, Chris Stevenson, Chris Stephenson, Kevin Kennedy, Jon Freeman, Shinjojon, Trevor Valentine, Justin Purdy, CCG, Card Games http://www.strangeassembly.com/forums/ http://www.strangeassembly.com/podcasts/Strange Assembly%20-%20Episode%20039%20-%20Chicago%20(Part%203).mp3 The Strange Assembly crew - and David Kempe - tackle the new Second City expansion for the L5R CCG. Podcasts Fri, 14 Oct 2011 21:30:00 -0400 Strange Assembly Crew No Strange Assembly reviews the L5R CCG expansion Second City. Episode 039 – Chicago (Part 3) 01:36:26 Strange Assembly, L5R, Legend of the Five Rings, Jay Earle, Chris Stevenson, Chris Stephenson, Kevin Kennedy, Jon Freeman, Shinjojon, Trevor Valentine, Justin Purdy, CCG, Card Games http://www.strangeassembly.com/forums/ http://www.strangeassembly.com/podcasts/Strange%20Assembly%20-%20Episode%20040%20-%20Beyond%20Gamers%20and%20Evil.mp3 The Strange Assembly crew - and Mike Cook - review Penny Arcade: The Game - Gamers v. Evil, Rune Age, 7 Wonders, and the 7 Wonders expansion Leaders. Podcasts Thu, 27 Oct 2011 22:45:00 -0400 Strange Assembly Crew No Strange Assembly reviews Rune Age, 7 Wonders, and the Penny Arcade deckbuilding game. Episode 040 – Beyond Gamers and Evil 01:24:43 Strange Assembly, L5R, Legend of the Five Rings, Jay Earle, Chris Stevenson, Chris Stephenson, Kevin Kennedy, Jon Freeman, Shinjojon, Trevor Valentine, Justin Purdy, CCG, Card Games http://www.strangeassembly.com/forums/ http://www.strangeassembly.com/podcasts/Strange Assembly%20-%20Episode%20041%20-%20Premium.mp3 The Strange Assembly crews examines the current Second City environment, and looks ahead to Emperor Edition - rules change, packaging changes, a new draft format, and previewed cards. Podcasts Thu, 24 Nov 2011 12:30:00 -0400 Strange Assembly Crew No Strange Assembly looks ahead to Emperor Edition. Episode 041 – Premium! 02:06:13 Strange Assembly, L5R, Legend of the Five Rings, Jay Earle, Chris Stevenson, Chris Stephenson, Kevin Kennedy, Jon Freeman, Trevor Valentine, Justin Purdy, CCG, Card Games, Board Games, RPGs, reviews http://www.strangeassembly.com http://www.strangeassembly.com/podcasts/Strange Assembly%20-%20Episode%20042%20-%20Imperator.mp3 The Strange Assembly crews gives their first impressions of how decks for the clan themes will play out in the new Emperor Edition environment. Podcasts Sun, 05 Feb 2012 15:00:00 -0400 Strange Assembly Crew No Strange Assembly takes a first look at Emperor Edition. Episode 042 – Imperator 02:06:13 Strange Assembly, L5R, Legend of the Five Rings, Jay Earle, Chris Stevenson, Chris Stephenson, Kevin Kennedy, Jon Freeman, Trevor Valentine, Justin Purdy, Mike Cook, CCG, Card Games, Board Games, RPGs, reviews