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About shoreless

shoreless is Derek Kamal, writer and teacher. If you are Mel Brooks, please get in touch.

25 – Book Club I – Prologue

Posted on May 31, 2015 by shoreless

[audio http://traffic.libsyn.com/greycompany/25_-_Book_Club_1_-_Prologue.mp3] [Direct Download] The Grey Company begins it new ‘book club’ series with a hard look at the Prologue. We discuss the text itself, cards that have been made from its examples, fresh card ideas, and custom cards from listeners. … Continue reading →

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24.5 – The Lost Realm (Quests)

Posted on May 14, 2015 by shoreless

[DIRECT DOWNLOAD] The full Grey Company reviews the quests of the Lost Realm box and discuss strategy for beating the difficult scenarios. Also our new mailbag section and some important announcements! Dan’s cat chimes in. Welcome/Intro Intruders in Chetwood Side … Continue reading →

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24 – The Lost Realm (Player Cards)

Posted on April 9, 2015 by shoreless

[DIRECT DOWNLOAD] Dan, Derek, and Matthew take a look at the new player cards released with The Lost Realm expansion! Next episode will be a strategy session and review of the quests from that box. Welcome/Intro First impressions and play … Continue reading →

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23 – The Core Set

Posted on March 19, 2015 by shoreless

[audio http://traffic.libsyn.com/greycompany/28787.mp3] [DIRECT DOWNLOAD] The Grey Company goes back in time to talk about the Core Set and what it means to get into the game as a new player, to address some questions posed by listener Robert H (thanks!). We … Continue reading →

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22 – The Hobbit Special

Posted on February 28, 2015 by shoreless

[DIRECT DOWNLOAD] Dan, Derek, and Ian are joined by Mike, the Master of Lore! They spend the longest episode yet discussing The Hobbit: the films, the book, and the game. Each quest is analyzed and compared to the other versions. … Continue reading →

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21 – Evolution (w/Matt Newman)

Posted on February 4, 2015 by shoreless

[DIRECT DOWNLOAD] A special guest joins us to discuss how the game has come along since its inception, and where it is going. Along the way we discuss card development, burnout, and cycles passed. Apologies for the minor audio issues. … Continue reading →

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20.5 – The Lore Supplement

Posted on January 27, 2015 by shoreless

[DIRECT DOWNLOAD] In this followup to episode 20, The Grey Company go even deeper with the Lore sphere and talk specific cards, deck-building and more. Mono Lore Decks Card Draw Using Lore to supplement other decks Get in touch! E-mail: … Continue reading →

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20 – Lore

Posted on January 16, 2015 by shoreless

[DIRECT DOWNLOAD] Dan, Derek, Ian, and Matthew complete their look at the four spheres of influence with an in-depth look at the green sphere. We answer some of your questions and talk about the sphere from a high level. Welcome/Intro … Continue reading →

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Of Bears and Blogs – Interview with Hall of Beorn

Posted on January 16, 2015 by shoreless

Originally posted on The Secondhand Took:
Good Morning All! I hope you are all doing well and have had a chance to play a game or two coming off of the Holidays. As some of you may or may not…

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19 – Year In Review 2014

Posted on December 31, 2014 by shoreless

[DIRECT DOWNLOAD] After a short hiatus, Dan, Derek, Ian, and Matthew are back with a look at the now-completed Ring-maker Cycle as well as this whole year in The Lord of the Rings the card game. Welcome/Intro Ring-maker Cycle Expectations … Continue reading →

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