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Thank you for Listening! Timestamps 0:00 Introductions 1:11 What is Heroes of Rokugan? 2:25 What is a "Living Campaign"? 3:25 How do people join? 4:19 Heroes of Rokugan LARP 6:53 Heroes of Rokugan Battle Interactives 9:10 Getting started with Heroes of Rokugan 10:52 Player Character restrictions 12:23 When does the story take place? 15:24 Season 4 to finish this year 16:20 Plans for Season 5 17:11...

Thank you for Listening! Timestamps 0:00 Introductions 0:59 News 2:06 When do you want to use stealth? 4:10 Ninjutsu 11:11 Determining Target Numbers and "Stealth Zones" 18:06 Honor and Stealth Mentions Last Province Interview: https://thelastprovince.libsyn.com/episode-80-ice-and-snow To Chart the Clouds: https://aconytebooks.com/shop/to-chart-the-clouds-by-evan-dicken/ Our Interview with the aut...

Thank you for Listening! Timestamps 0:00 Introductions 1:12 Reminder: CourtGames is biweekly now 2:42 Inspirations behind Jigoku 13:24 Jigoku's influence on other spiritual realms 24:40 Founding of the Shadowlands 30:56 Forces of the Shadowlands 41:29 Pros and Cons for including the Shadowlands 50:37 Note: use Session 0 to discuss horror 52:40 Closing Mentions Japanese Hells: https://www.tofugu.co...

Thank you for Listening! Timestamps 0:00 Introductions 0:35 News 2:06 Let's talk about food 3:15 General diet 20:56 Meals 26:41 Feasts 34:11 Clan Food Cultures Mentions Scorpion and Unicorn Maps: https://edge-studio.net/merry-christmas-and-happy-holidays-from-edge-studios/ The Flower Path: https://aconytebooks.com/shop/the-flower-path-by-josh-reynolds/ Fish Preservation and Transportation: https:/...

Thank you for Listening! Timestamps 0:00 Introductions 1:14 What is "To Chart The Clouds" about? 2:29 What got Evan Dicken into writing? 4:37 What's the most interesting thing about L5R's setting? 6:48 What's Evan Dicken's favorite clan? 8:56 What is it like writing political fiction? 11:22 How is it working for Aconyte Press? 13:59 Are you nervous about the release? 23:24 How long have you been w...

Thank you for Listening! Timestamps 0:00 Introductions 2:25 The importance of interpersonal relationships in Rokugan 4:04 Common romance-driven plots 12:41 Follow these rules for including romance 24:25 Who's romancing who here? 36:46 Developing the arc of a romance 50:16 Closing Mentions Game of Letters: https://craneclan.weebly.com/the-game-of-letters.html " Store updates: https://shop.legendoft...

Thank you for Listening! Timestamps 0:00 Introductions 1:00 Writ of the Wild Articles: Secret Empire and Dragonfly 9:42 How was Fortune and Strife Started? 13:40 What kind of themes does Fortune and Strife Explore? 17:27 Tell us about the characters 22:38 What is a summary of season 1? 26:31 What are some highlights? 29:37 What are the challenges of telling a story in Rokugan? 37:15 What makes For...

Thank you for Listening! Timestamps 0:00 Introductions 2:34 Spiritual Beings of Islamic Origin 23:50 Note on Mongolian Spiritual Beings 26:02 Imagery of Desert Scens 32:19 Why might your party travel into the desert? 42:33 Desert-based Plot hooks 47:39 Closing Mentions Outsiders: https://www.fantasyflightgames.com/en/news/2018/7/18/outsiders/ Iuchiban Lore: https://l5r.fandom.com/wiki/Iuchiban Cou...

Thank you for Listening! Timestamps 0:00 Introductions 0:35 EDGE News 5:50 How do you define a desert? 14:42 Where can deserts be placed in Rokugan? 22:09 Finding water in a desert 24:17 Desert flora and fauna 28:22 Living in the desert 32:40 Deserts make for harsh survival adventures 37:21 Shoutout to F&S Season 2 for its Desert episodes 38:25 Closing CourtGames is a fan project and is not an...

Thank you for Listening! Timestamps 0:00 Introductions 0:48 What is a Succession Crisis? 14:08 Create factions and motivations 19:58 Who has the most influence? 25:32 How much influence should the PCs have? 37:28 Succession-based adventures CourtGames is a fan project and is not an official affiliate of Fantasy Flight Games. Legend of the Five Rings is the property of Fantasy Flight Games. All opi...

Thank you for Listening! Timestamps 0:00 Introductions 0:33 EDGE Website Update 5:48 Article: Venturing in Rokugan 9:24 Writ of the Wilds news 15:35 Succession of Leadership 17:07 Types of Succession 24:04 Inheritance in Japan 29:15 Inheritance in China 32:39 Inheritance in Rokugan 35:51 How do Great Clans Choose their Champions? 52:08 Closing Mentions Edge Studio: https://edge-studio.net/ Samurai...

Thank you for Listening! Timestamps 0:00 Introductions 5:30 What is Adventures in Rokugan? 9:00 Will support continue for 5e L5R? 3:00 What all do we need to play AiR? 12:05 Why D&D 5th Edition? 14:37 What was your design philosophy for AiR? 18:36 Should fans be comparing AIR to Oriental Adventures? 29:45 Are there any changes to the core 5e D&D rules? 32:09 Will AIR feel lethal like L5R R...

Thank you for Listening! Timestamps 0:00 Introductions 4:17 4 Different types of wetlands 11:17 Wildlife and the Supernatural 15:46 Agriculture and Industry 22:32 Living in the Swamps 31:01 Game Mechanics 35:00 Wetland Imagery 37:32 Adventures in the Wetlands 40:56 Closing Mentions Freshwater Marsh: https://livejapan.com/en/in-hokkaido/in-pref-hokkaido/in-kushiro/article-a1000093/ Cyprus Swamp: ht...

Thank you for Listening! Timestamps 0:00 Introductions 0:59 Opportunities Overview 5:49 Players: Limiting your choices 27:19 Player: Planning ahead 31:03 What can GMs do? 37:02 Closing Mentions 5th Edition Opportunity Table: https://craneclan.weebly.com/5th-edition-opportunity-table.html Last Province Podcast on Opportunities: https://thelastprovince.libsyn.com/episode-75-blood-of-the-lioness - at...

Thank you for Listening! Mentions Announcement:  https://gencon.asmodee.com/#g-adventures-in-rokugan CourtGames is a fan project and is not an official affiliate of Fantasy Flight Games. Legend of the Five Rings is the property of Fantasy Flight Games. All opinions expressed on this podcast belong solely to the hosts of this show. The music used in this episode is titled "Aiko", created by Carlos...

Thank you for Listening! Timestamps 0:00 Introductions 1:38 Mining in the Mountains 19:37 Supernatural Aspects 26:24 Mountain Imagry 29:48 Adventures in the Mountains 34:20 Closing CourtGames is a fan project and is not an official affiliate of Fantasy Flight Games. Legend of the Five Rings is the property of Fantasy Flight Games. All opinions expressed on this podcast belong solely to the hosts o...

Thank you for Listening! Timestamps 0:00 Introductions 2:15 Japan's Mountain Geology 6:48 The Three Sacred Mountains 13:10 Rokugani Mountain Ranges 25:19 Travelling Through the Mountains 32:50 Mountain Towns 59:07 Iron in the Mountains 1:05:28 Closing Mentions Yamajiro: https://i.imgur.com/PaZutz7.jpeg https://i.pinimg.com/originals/0d/70/a9/0d70a9c72a71e92e2b3f20e7ac051f87.jpg https://upload.wiki...

Thank you for Listening! Timestamps 0:00 Introductions 2:29 The Magistrate Path 15:23 The Ronin Path 36:05 Closing Mentions https://courtgamespod.com/l5r-rpg-5th-edition-adventure-tracks-08-2021/ https://www.fantasyflightgames.com/en/legend-of-the-five-rings-roleplaying-game CourtGames is a fan project and is not an official affiliate of Fantasy Flight Games. Legend of the Five Rings is the proper...

Thank you for Listening! Timestamps 0:00 Introductions 2:21 Supernatural Creatures 17:39 Senkyo - The Realm of Animal Spirits 22:53 Mechanics for Forest Games 26:25 Forest Imagery 30:52 Forest Based Adventures 36:21 Closing Mentions "Awakened" Fiction: https://kazenoshiro63445525.files.wordpress.com/2018/07/the_fires_within.pdf Knotted Tails Adventure: https://images-cdn.fantasyflightgames.com/fil...

Thank you for Listening! Timestamps 0:00 Introductions 5:28 Types of Forests in Rokugan 13:54 Which Clans Have What Forests? 25:34 Forests are Sacred Places 30:55 Forest Villages 34:28 Forest Industries 48:26 Natural Forest Creatures 50:40 Closing Mentions Japanese Charcoal Making - https://knifewear.com/blogs/articles/binchotan-charcoal-how-it-is-made-and-why-it-is-awesome Woodcutter: https://i.p...

Thank you for Listening! Timestamps 0:00 Introductions 1:45 What makes up the court? 13:40 What is Influence? 15:56 Starting Influence Value 20:10 Earning Influence 2703 Running the Influence Game 37:34 Influence Game Player Actions 51:43 How does the Influence Game effect your honor and glory? 57:02 Closing, try out the Influence Game yourself! Mentions The Influence Game: https://craneclan.weebl...

Thank you for Listening! Mentions The Influence Game: https://craneclan.weebly.com/the-influence-game.html The Prosperity System: https://craneclan.weebly.com/building-prosperity.html CourtGames is a fan project and is not an official affiliate of Fantasy Flight Games. Legend of the Five Rings is the property of Fantasy Flight Games. All opinions expressed on this podcast belong solely to the host...

Thank you for Listening! Timestamps 0:00 Introductions 1:04 What is Considered an Intrigue in 5th Edition? 5:06 When Does a Narrative Scene Turn into an Intrigue? 10:16 What are Typical Goals in an Intrigue? 21:21 What are Some Popular Intrigue Strategies for Players? 33:17 What Should GMs Consider While Running an Intrigue? 38:53 Closing, What Are Your Intrigue Tips for Players and GMs? CourtGame...

Thank you for Listening! Timestamps 0:00 Introductions 1:08 1974, D&D is released 5:03 1981, Bushido is released 7:43 1985, D&D Oriental Adventures 11:22 1985 The Satanic Panic 13:10 1991 Magic The Gathering explodes onto the scene 16:59 1995 L5R the LCG is released 21:27 1997 L5R 1st Edition RPG is released 22:51 2001 Wizards produce 2nd Edition L5R 26:30 2005 AEG produces 3rd Edition L5R...

Thank you for Listening! Timestamps 0:00 Introductions 0:52 Rice Growing Season 9:27 Villages among the Clans 9:39 Crab Villages 11:15 Crane Villages 15:08 Dragon Villages 17:12 Lion Villages 20:29 Phoenix Villages 22:39 Scorpion Villages 27:24 Unicorn Villages 32:09 Village Visuals 35:20 Related Game Mechanics 36:34 Village Adventure Hooks 40:50 Closing Mentions Growing Rice video: https://www.yo...