34 – Book Club IV – A Conspiracy Unmasked

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Dan, Derek, and Matthew continue the book club with a look at the A Conspiracy Unmasked and The Old Forest chapters, as well as look back on 2015 and chat about the current state of the game.

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33 – Staples and Sideboards

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Dan, Ian, and Derek discuss a set of cards that are commonly thought of as “staples”. Are they truly staples? Or have they lost their luster? We also discuss the best candidates for deck sideboards.

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32 – The Anniversary Show

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The Grey Company podcast celebrates its 2 year anniversary! Matthew and Ian are joined by the Fifth Ranger as we reflect on 5 years of the game and 2 years of the ‘cast. Enjoy!

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31 – Book Club III – Three Is Company

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The Grey Company crew is joined by special guest, Mitch (the Mitch King himself!), as the book club continues. We take a look at the chapters Three Is Company and A Shortcut to Mushrooms, discussing how the events therein have been adapted into the A Shadow of the Past scenario.

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30 – Over/Under

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The Grey Company crew (sans Ian) takes on a set of cards, discussing whether they are overrated or underrated.

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29 – Book Club II – Long-expected Shadows

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The Party Tree by Riv Res

The Party Tree by Riv Res

The book club returns as we investigate the first two chapters of Book 1! Also, the lads are debriefed on their GenCon 2015 experiences. Fireboarding is discussed. Enjoy!

custom card by Chad G!

custom card by Chad G!

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28 – Caleb Grace [GenCon 2015]

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Dwarves of Belegost by Afalstein

Dwarves of Belegost by Afalstein

Part one of our GenCon 2015 wrapup begins with an extended interview with lead developer Caleb Grace! Join Dan and Ian as they ask some great questions about the state of the game and where we’re headed. Also, we announce a raffle for our patrons, who have a chance to win a copy of the GenCon 2015 quest, The Ruins of Belegost!

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27 – Nightmare


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Dead Marshes by Cor Blok

Dead Marshes by Cor Blok

Derek, Ian, and Matthew expand the fellowship with Chris (Mirkwood Runner) and Matthew H! We discuss some big, general ideas about Nightmare play in LOTR LCG. Enjoy and sorry for the sound issues.

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Be sure to read Dan’s special blog entry on heroes.

Bumper music, as always, by Portugal. The Man. Opening music from the LOTR Soundtrack

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26 – Helm’s Deep

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The gents are back with a strategic look at the Helm’s Deep quest from Treason of Saruman. Spoiler: there is no easy way to beat it. Enjoy!

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25 – Book Club I – Prologue

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Bilbo by Bros. Hildebrandt

Bilbo by Bros. Hildebrandt

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. Enjoy!

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Custom cards, by Ian:
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Custom cards, by Diedert K:
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Custom cards, by Phillippe:
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