Chris Stevenson

Strange Assembly - Tabletop Gaming Podcast

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Strange Assembly covers and reviews every sort of tabletop gaming - board games, card games, and RPGs.

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Chris Stevenson

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Strange Assembly 028 - It's Always Dorkest (Part 3) 10.06.2011 1:00:07

The Strange Assembly crew wraps up its discussion of Before the Dawn, and reviews Thornwood Siege, the latest expansion for Thunderstone.

Strange Assembly 027 - It's Always Dorkest (Part 2) 08.06.2011 1:30:42

Chris, Jay, Trevor, and Kevin continue their discussion on the Before the Dawn expansion.

Strange Assembly 026 - It's Always Dorkest (Part 1) 01.06.2011 1:44:43

Chris, Jay, Trevor, and Kevin kick off the Strange Assembly breakdown of Before the Dawn. Plus, Chris finally delivers on their promised review of Emerald Empire (4E).

Strange Assembly 025 - That's One Doomed Podcast 07.05.2011 1:42:32

The Strange Assembly crew gives a rundown of Kotei season, including a thorough discussion of Spider Breeder. The cast previews two cards from Before the Dawn, looks at the latest episode of the Imperial Herald, and reviews Thunderstone: Doomgate Legion.

Strange Assembly 024 - Halfway Between the Gutter and the Stars 22.04.2011 47:10

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.

Strange Assembly 023 - The Fault Is Not In Our Stars 01.04.2011 54:24

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

Strange Assembly 022 - Kotei 2011 Interview with Evan Paul 25.03.2011 24:05

Interview with 2011 Atlanta Kotei winner Evan Paul

Strange Assembly 021 - And Though Our Health We Drank A Thousand Times 19.03.2011 1:17:01

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!

Strange Assembly 020 - Dead of Night 23.02.2011 1:15:13

Chris and Jay talk Kotei, Kotei, Kotei. The Kotei story, the upcoming Kotei season and of course Nightfall ... at the Kotei.

Strange Assembly 019 - Dead From Winter 05.02.2011 1:31:19

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.

Strange Assembly 018 - Back To Basics 28.01.2011 1:37:24

The Strange Assembly crew talks about the new The Dead of Winter expansion for the Legend of the Five Rings CCG.

Strange Assembly 017 - Resolution 11.01.2011 1:51:40

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.

Strange Assembly 016 - Mega-Games and Eating Your Brains 22.12.2010 1:25:56

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.

Strange Assembly 015 - Death Threats and Dollar Bills 13.12.2010 2:02:07

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.

Strange Assembly 014 - High Velo-city 01.11.2010 1:49:49

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.

Strange Assembly 013 - Being for the Benefit of the Lady of the Heavens 15.10.2010 2:04:13

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.

Strange Assembly 012 - Did I Mention I Like Mirumoto Kenzo 09.10.2010 1:34:28

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.

Strange Assembly 011 - Infallible and Completely Worthless (Part 2) 27.09.2010 1:13:36

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!

Strange Assembly 010 - Infallible and Completely Worthless (Part 1) 24.09.2010 1:17:17

Chris, Trevor, Jay, and Kevin feature. 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.

Strange Assembly 009 - Benjamin Rex 10.09.2010 1:19:31

Chris returns to talk with Trevor and Justin about the upcoming War of Honor product and to build a ninja deck.

Strange Assembly 008 - Awaken the Eighth 04.09.2010 1:36:07

Kevin, Jay, Trevor and Justin talk about Kevin's Gencon Experience, Meta, and the Wrath of the God Beast story.

Strange Assembly 007 - Be Prepared To Dig Three Graves 26.08.2010 1:16:07

Chris interviews the Lead Developer and Lead Designer of the Legend of the Five Rings card game. Recorded at GenCon 2010.

Strange Assembly 006 - Two Men Enter, One Man Leaves 19.08.2010 2:01:05

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.

Strange Assembly 005 - A Frenchman, Two Canadians, and a Kentucky Boy 14.08.2010 1:01:38

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.

Strange Assembly 004 - Twice Cutting Spirit 25.07.2010 2:05:38

Strange Assembly discusses War of Honor, Solving the Riddle 2010, the Imperial Gift Part 3 for the CCG, the core book for the 4th Edition of the RPG, and the festivities at this year's GenCon Indy.