Hidden City Roller Derby - A Legend of the Five Rings podcast

Hidden City Roller Derby 046 - Norikazu's Ravings

Mon, 16 Sep 2019 13:21:13 -0300

Sup roller-derbizens

Today we do something a bit different and we try to break the scorpion metagame. Did we build the worst deck in history? Possibly. Did it only take us two hours? most definitely. Step right up for for the second greatest show in the world. They said it couldn't be done, well, I present to you the bearded lady of podcast episodes! :)

The result:

https://www.bushibuilder.com/l5r/deck/?deck=0c40eb7c-d56e-11e9-ae5c-020c407d2d9d&public=y

Hidden City Roller Derby 045 - The Khan's Gambit (fixed audio)

Sun, 25 Aug 2019 13:23:50 -0300

Hey Roller-Derbizens,

We're back for part two of our cast for this weekend. Today we catch up with the Khan down under and talk about all things Kotei related; from Sydney to Poland. Don't forget to check out the write ups on imperial advisor.

"There has never been a winter march such as this," the Khan said to his men. "We shall take the capital, and be remembered forever!"

Linked below is the Khan's decklist and writeup:

https://www.bushibuilder.com/l5r/deck/?deck=595a2d90-bca9-11e9-b8e2-020c407d2d9d&public=y

Hidden City Roller Derby 043 - Earth Becomes Sky

Fri, 23 Aug 2019 12:33:21 -0300

The more astute of you may have noticed the recently we name our episodes after old5R card names. I was searching for a good name for this episode when what did I find?

https://oracleofthevoid.com/oracle/#cardid=2257,#hashid=48b201dc093bec02321dbcce75c3bf0c,#cardcount=13

We're going to do a double episode this week to make up for all that lost time. In today's episode we'll discuss GenCon, the Echoes deck (Firequackers!) and the new role selections.

Tomorrow we'll talk to Paul who is the new Australian Khan of Khans when we will also mix into the discussion some of the questions solicited on Facebook.

Hidden City Roller Derby 042 - Deathseeker Technique

Mon, 29 Jul 2019 11:24:24 -0300

Lion officially conquering the lands to the west. Today we have Merlin, Budders and Jack the conquering hero fresh of the heels of the WA EC season 2.

Lion are good, proof inside! If you find the lion are still not good we offer our patented, no questions asked money back guarantee.

Jack's Deck
Standings

Hidden City Roller Derby 041 - Naka Mahatsu (because he has a beard)

Wed, 17 Jul 2019 12:49:17 -0300

Hello Rollerderbinians

Welcome back to another fresh and well manicured beard, erm episode. Today Budders and Merlin, mostly Merlin, make huge sweeping generalizations about player groups from North America and Europe and why Europe is going to win Worlds this year. We also answer listener questions, talk about our experiences with pack one and lastly Merlin can't contain his excitement about a particular card in pack 2. Budders takes Merlin down a peg regarding his chances of winning the Australian Kotei *sniff*.

If you want to learn about the most frighteningly efficient way to play the new conflict Tadaka then this is the episode you've been waiting for.

Hidden City Roller Derby 040 - Spyglass

Sun, 30 Jun 2019 10:03:57 -0300

Hi Roller Derbizens

Welcome back to a brand new bowl of rice. Today we celebrate the demise of our beloved spyglass and have a look at some of the stream spoilers as well as the recent pack 6 spoilers.

Links:

Original Sypglass

Lion Gif

New RRG

Hidden City Roller Derby 039 - A Dangerous Game

Wed, 12 Jun 2019 12:29:17 -0300

Sup peeps, let's go into the roller'verse! This week we pay tribute to the home country team and we have on the cast WA's very own Jack Manea of Australia World Cup team fame!

Today we take a leisurely stroll through the merits of Ikoma Orator; bask in the glory of our, thus far, solitary world cup win; break down some of the new card spoilers; contemplate the nature of infinity and plan for the post inevitability and how we can bring L5R to the huddled masses of the future. So much to cover and just an hour to do it!

Links from today's cast:

Yokuni down under - https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/431216578735112213/587237837104087041/unknown.png

L5R World Cup VOD playlist - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLKPvsXGdaZ2IfvPfSUEZysnOkrT5jBHgO

Hidden City Roller Derby 038 - Inexplicable Challenge

Sun, 09 Jun 2019 11:22:05 -0300

What up Denizens of Roller-gan! Today we have low key episode for you, Budders and Merlin talk about recent Kotei results, recent card spoilers and upcoming events.

Hidden City Roller Derby 037 - A Matter of Honor

Tue, 28 May 2019 12:34:58 -0300

Sup Roller Derby enthusiasts! Today we have a jam packed episode today talking about everything from discord league to the Atlanta Kotei to a guide on how to explode Unicorn!

Winning Scorpion deck:

https://imperialadvisor.com/2019/05/25/meta-check-atlanta-kotei/

Exploding Unicorns HCR Edition. All credit to eighthblackbird, we loved this deck!

https://www.bushibuilder.com/l5r/deck/?deck=bb979444-7111-11e9-a9bf-020c407d2d9d&public=y
https://www.bushibuilder.com/l5r/deck/?deck=0a0bfc31-808e-11e9-a0a7-020c407d2d9d&public=y - HCR Edition

Hidden City Roller Derby 036 - Maintain Balance

Sat, 25 May 2019 05:59:18 -0300

Today we have Merlin, Budders and our good friend Aaron from WA. NOW WITH INTRO MUSIC!!!

We're talking approaches to deck construction, Discord League, Kotei, Scorpion Dishonor decks, Immigration and the benefits of colonization. There may be mild thrones spoilers contained herein, if you still care about thrones spoilers....definitely listen because it's fine, everything is fine in thrones land!

Scorpion Dishonor Deck:

https://www.bushibuilder.com/l5r/deck/?deck=96676d9f-788a-11e9-a0a7-020c407d2d9d&public=y

Hidden City Roller Derby 035 - Wisdom Gained

Wed, 15 May 2019 13:18:12 -0300

Sup Rollers; two episodes in one week!

Today, Merlin and Budders are joined by fellow WA Ring enthusiast Clint making for a Phoenix heavy podcast indeed. Today we discuss the new AU and South East Asia Discord League, sign ups are open, check discord for details. We check out some new format ideas that sound like a bit of fun and lastly we check out a phoenix deck idea and suggest some changes.

links:
Daimyo format: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1JN-wypBW9i3amaaZY65z_95utZkyF28Gg90om-VAdqM/edit
Tadakai format: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1grnnoSPcj2Sr8kgx-WAcw4uPBtkikJY-atdBqwXRgTc/edit

Void Slut: https://bushibuilder.com/l5r/deck/?deck=bebbb30e-73d1-11e9-a0a7-020c407d2d9d&public=y&fbclid=IwAR2IAIkfdbnMSGc2PIpZiXvGYNsq77ca5_pNOxUmKpCgSWVekg0drQNeQvk
Void Slut HCR edition: https://bushibuilder.com/l5r/deck/?deck=52207cc5-7613-11e9-a0a7-020c407d2d9d&public=y

Hidden City Roller Derby 034 - Glimpse of the Unicorn

Mon, 13 May 2019 03:27:58 -0300

Budders and Merlin chill out and randomly meander through Rokugan on Unicorn mounts with Lion plushies filled with Scorpions!

Hey.....Links!
Akodo Hata's Lion Deck:
https://fiveringsdb.com/decks/b1770642-6f85-11e9-b4a6-22d334ba48b8/view

Streamed game at Athens:
https://www.twitch.tv/organizedplayeu/videos

HCR033 - Back to our lofi roots

Sun, 05 May 2019 18:27:30 -0300

Merlin and Budders take us on a tour of the RL and get back to our roots as lofi superstars.

Hidden City Roller Derby - Episode 031 Arts, Crafts and Yellow Cards (2019-03-09)

Sat, 09 Mar 2019 02:22:46 -0400

Simcof, Budders and Toreadory walk through the most amazing deck ever constructed, the recent EC shady moves drama, some CotE meta stuff and all the sweet previews.

We also talk to Daniel S and Meagan about how to make amazing deck boxes, rings and the DIY movement that makes this game so great!

That deck: https://www.bushibuilder.com/l5r/deck/?deck=56e82e57-33eb-11e9-8419-020c407d2d9d&public=y

Melbourne EC event page: https://www.facebook.com/events/1193453824151001/

Hidden City Roller Derby - Episode 030 The Battle at Isawa Palace (2019-03-03)

Mon, 04 Mar 2019 06:33:57 -0400

Toreadory, Remedy and Simcof keep you up-to-date with all the L5R stuffs.

We talk meta, get into how each clan can prosper in CotE, talk about the wide variety of decks winning ECs over the weekend and how everyone who lives in Australia or Asia should register now for Discord League Season 6.

We also spotlight Remedy's gorgeous mill deck

Hidden City Roller Derby - Episode 029 The Portland Smoke Meta

Sat, 02 Mar 2019 02:14:03 -0400

The Rollers talk all things CotE, Cheap'n'Nasty and Hantei.

Simcof talks to some of the Portland crew to try to get to the bottom of the new dominant Smoke meta that shares the same birthplace as Alan's on Fire.

Rollers: Simcof, Merlin, Glen AKA Remedy and Budders

Portland: Dennis, Mozi, Kyle and Evan

Hidden City Roller Derby - Episode 028 Grasp the Earth Meta (2019-02-07)

Fri, 08 Feb 2019 04:10:36 -0400

We discover a new meta and candidate for the RL. Obligatory chat about OP changes. Listener questions. Much more!

Event History: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1cVg4wW5zmtOY9wOhNM8jibE6_j2cyPRmFhK8B8N5FLw/edit#gid=0

Event Stats: https://datastudio.google.com/u/0/reporting/14b4NAESDTmB9cbVOUnWiI-X0uNLgA8_D/page/Z3Rh

Hidden City Roller Derby - Episode 027 Bert invents the Hantei Toreadory-Jiai (25-01-2019)

Sat, 26 Jan 2019 08:18:50 -0400

Simcof, Toreadory, Budders and Remedy shoot this proverbial about the new Emperor. Remedy interviews the London EC winner Chris Hornsey.

The pod gets published 3 times due to audio issues that are now fixed (fingers crossed).

Chris' deck: https://bushibuilder.com/l5r/deck/?deck=45c92a19-1718-11e9-8419-020c407d2d9d&public=y

Hidden City Roller Derby - Episode 026 Brisbane Samurai Unite (17-01-2019)

Thu, 17 Jan 2019 22:28:01 -0400

Adam, Kyle and Chris from Brisbane join the rollers to talk what its like playing in paradise. Remedy gets an audio upgrade and confirmed not-a-robot , he also teaches us about mill-Scorpion and how all other decks are trash.

Here is the mill deck in all its glory (or not): https://www.bushibuilder.com/l5r/deck/?deck=211ec823-1a50-11e9-8419-020c407d2d9d&public=y

Hidden City Roller Derby - Episode 025 Three Hatamotos and a Budder (2018-11-18)

Thu, 10 Jan 2019 07:59:28 -0400

Budders teaches Toreadory how to play L5R by introducing him to his Cheap and Nasty build. Glen tells everybody how much he loves Frotop's new videos. Simcof tries to keep up.

SKP Cheap'n'Nasty https://www.bushibuilder.com/l5r/deck/?deck=310a583d-e030-11e8-9c0e-020c407d2d9d&public=y

Elemental Championship locations: https://www.fantasyflightgames.com/en/op/l5r-lcg/elemental-championships/

Rokugan Go: https://www.rokugango.com/

Our Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/HCRDPodcast/

Hidden City Roller Derby - Episode 024 Every Sandwich (2019-01-04)

Fri, 04 Jan 2019 19:45:09 -0400

Glen and Simcof bring in the new year with this look at all the great things due in 2019.

Hidden City Roller Derby - Episode 023 Turbo Yurt was the Real Casualty (29-10-2018)

Thu, 13 Dec 2018 07:53:48 -0400

Toreadory, Simcof, Budders and Glen talk RL, the devastation inflicted on Turbo Yurt, Discord League and many other fun things.

Hidden City Roller Derby - Episode 022 Jigoku-a-gogo (2018-12-06)

Thu, 06 Dec 2018 07:16:24 -0400

Nathan and Simcof catch up with the legendary Jadiel to speak about the history of the Jigoku project, Mirror's Gaze and the what the future may hold!

We also talk World Cup, Unicorn and touch Philly.

Wydnen vs Nomen game we talk about:

https://www.twitch.tv/videos/343798337##

Hidden City Roller Derby - Episode 021 Low Skill, Low Glory (ASMR) (2018-11-30)

Fri, 30 Nov 2018 07:56:37 -0400

Nathan, Toreadory, Merlin and Simcof get stuck into the Kotei format, Shane Warne, new previews and new players.

Also, we speculate wildly on who will win the Philly Grand Kotei

Hidden City Roller Derby - Episode 020 To Do What We Must (2018-11-18)

Sun, 18 Nov 2018 07:17:57 -0400

The Rollers are proud to be joined by the benevolent Shogun himself, Erik Ballhuis who gives us the lowdown on his journey to the crown.

Rollers: Merlin, Simcof and Toreadory

Erik's deck: https://images-cdn.fantasyflightgames.com/filer_public/24/06/24060c1b-f2eb-4563-84df-6f5f3eb1fa45/l5c_2018_world_champion_erik_baalhuis_decklist.pdf

Hidden City Roller Derby - Episode 019 Once Upon a Time in Roseville (2018-11-10)

Sat, 10 Nov 2018 01:00:14 -0400

Merlin, Simcof and Glen talk about the spectacle of worlds 2018! Action packed hour where new roles, meta, previews and people getting thrown of bridges are discussed.

Legend of the Five of More Podcasts - A Very Special Worlds 2018 Episode

Fri, 09 Nov 2018 16:40:48 -0400

Hey this week its Simcof and Toreadory plus the entire podcastosphere. There is a lot of worlds talk and even a few Mathews rants to get you the true worlds experience.

Hey did you like any of the other cast why dont you go check them out (and thanks to Shey for compiling this list!)

Jade Throne Podcast: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1758341227721591/

Art of Warcast: https://artofwarcast.podbean.com/

Focus Focus Strike: https://soundcloud.com/user-904017531

NEL5R: https://m.twitch.tv/nel5r

Troll5r: https://soundcloud.com/user-729142790

6th Ring:https://soundcloud.com/user-136035460

Hidden City Roller Derby - Episode 017 Carry On Glen and Merlin (29-10-2018)

Tue, 30 Oct 2018 12:55:57 -0300

Glen and Merlin bring interviews from the new player tournament and build hype about upcoming worlds

Hidden City Roller Derby - Episode 016 Glen and Merlin go quietly insane (2018-10-23)

Tue, 23 Oct 2018 11:16:51 -0300

Glen and Merlin star in this latest episode of HCR, waxing lyrical about the meta, worlds and all sorts of stuff related to your favourite children's card game.

Hidden City Roller Derby - Episode 015 Toturi walks on Deadly Ground (2018-08-15)

Sun, 14 Oct 2018 06:44:14 -0300

Mutli-part extravanganza with Merlin, Simcof, Toreadory, Glen, Jay Kristoff and guest starring the amazing Paris, all the way from the distant land of New York City.

We have special interview with legendary Australian Crane player Nathaniel who regales us with war stories from tournaments past.

We are also excited to announce our first sponsor, so listen in as we bring you value! value! value!

Hidden City Roller Derby - Episode 014 Glen plays alone (2018-10-05)

Sun, 07 Oct 2018 01:09:15 -0300

Full house of rollers, live from Kyuden Floyd studios once again! Join us once more for a feel-good hour of fun about new cards, worlds, training and stuff you should know about.

Promised links:

Alphago on Netflix: https://www.netflix.com/title/80190844

Charterstone: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/197376/charterstone

Transformers card game: https://transformers.hasbro.com/en-au/tradingcardgame

That Lion vs Crane game: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v6WwuU5oblU

Great search engine: https://www.google.com/

Hidden City Roller Derby - Episode 013 Kyuden Floyd (2018-09-27)

Mon, 01 Oct 2018 22:18:34 -0300

Recorded live from the Kyuden Floyd podcasting studios, we have an action packed episode full of smack talk, l5r news, worlds and the sounds of an AFL party from the apartment across the street.

Rollers include Merlin, Jay K, Simcof and Glen

Hidden City Roller Derby - Episode 012 Desperate Gambit (2018-09-20)

Thu, 20 Sep 2018 08:56:17 -0300

Merlin, Toreadory and Simcof convene to discuss the World Cup, risk-plays, tournaments at restraunts and answer too many listener questions.

Our facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/HCRDPodcast/

Hungary vs Crab game Toready was talking about

Hidden City Roller Derby - Episode 011 CHALLENGED ELEMENTALLY (2018-09-13)

Thu, 13 Sep 2018 08:57:50 -0300

Mega party-cast with Toreadory, Simcof, Merlin, Remedy, NathanB and TheGrinder. We talk about dragon mirrors, salt and shamelessly rip off original Troll5R segements.

Also, great new theme song!!!

Visit www.hiddencityrollers.com !!!!

Hidden City Roller Derby - Episode 010 Where Art Thou, Bert? (2018-09-06)

Thu, 06 Sep 2018 07:57:31 -0300

Recorded live from the Australian outback! Merlin, Simcof, Glen and the Canadian Grinder get together to talk World Cup, sleeves, listener questions and hot button issues. We also spend too much time pondering where Toreadory has been all this time.

World Cup results: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/e/2PACX-1vQLI-5FKZcBUQ_qAkH-qe4sdECHCZ2Qk9Fs9HePuHbe6riDyFKc35ydUBj-wR4EP_UEMGzAIvkrQpt7/pubhtml#

World Cup Casters:

Pimittens - https://www.youtube.com/user/pidragon7

Mind's Desire - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTihfZsB38N9EQGob3JldlQ

Krytos: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCCoeHRZjk-x-pwjV5oAN6MQ

Hidden City Roller Derby - Episode 009 - Rise of Xyceres 2018-08-30

Thu, 30 Aug 2018 09:03:36 -0300

Legendary Netrunner champ and L5R mad man Joey "Xyceres" joins Merlin and Simcof to talk about Worlds, previews, dodgeball and listener questions.

Imperial Advisor Review - http://imperialadvisor.com/wp/2018/08/28/elemental-cycle-neutral/

Hidden City Roller Derby - Episode 008 Spreading the Western Taint (2018-08-16)

Thu, 16 Aug 2018 09:22:13 -0300

Big cast to talk new meta, alternate pick-ban formats, sprit animals, new cards for the under-privledged Scorpion and listen questions.

Rollers: Simcof, Toreadory, Glen, Nathan and Jay

Hidden City Roller Derby - Episode 007 Second Son (2018-08-09)

Thu, 09 Aug 2018 08:28:36 -0300

Join Simcof, The Grinder and Merlin as they talk about new roles, new season, new Toshi Ranbo, new clothes and same old dragon with crab splash.

Merlin's deck: https://fiveringsdb.com/strains/f9bc94cf-9b05-11e8-9429-8e1ccf16fca4/view

New fiction: https://images-cdn.fantasyflightgames.com/filer_public/67/6e/676e8279-4383-4e8e-a919-e87b932c4ef5/elemental_cycle_lion_webcompressed.pdf

Imperial Advisor role locked article: http://imperialadvisor.com/wp/2018/08/05/role-locked-cards/

Hidden City Roller Derby - Episode 006 Big Swinging Librarian (2018-08-02)

Thu, 02 Aug 2018 09:24:28 -0300

Simcof and Ennsy (The Grinder) are joined by legendary Perth L5R personality Nathan Budd. We talk about the Perth meta, the World Cup, French people, Gencon and how meta-defining Ikoma Ikehata will.

Results of the Australian Discord League -> https://thelotuspavilion.com/tournaments/1630

Decent Search Engine -> http://www.google.com

Hidden City Roller Derby - Episode 005 Mark of Merlin's Shame (2018-07-24)

Tue, 24 Jul 2018 08:27:32 -0300

The Rollers shoot the proverbial about new cards, new roles and listern questions. Oh - and Mark of Shame!!!

Line up: Merlin, Simcof, Toreadory, Remedy, Kong George VII (Dave)

Last Province Podcast: http://thelastprovince.libsyn.com/

Phe's deck from Disciples tournament (2nd Place): https://fiveringsdb.com/strains/2dba9142-6c69-11e8-9ce5-8e1ccf16fca4/view

Dave of the Five Rings (lore stuff): http://www.cardboardrepublic.com/category/articles/dave-of-the-five-rings

Hidden City Roller Derby - Episode 004 Maze of Verbal Pollution (2018-07-19)

Thu, 19 Jul 2018 07:43:09 -0300

The Rollers are joined by multi-national FFG champ KP to discuss six-packs-in-six-weeks, the new big announcement about roles, how lion are the best clan (or not?!?!) and the south-east-asia meta and potential new events.

Decklists talked about:

Simcof Shrine Maiden (Pocket full of jank) - https://fiveringsdb.com/decks/fbebcff3-8b3f-11e8-9ce5-8e1ccf16fca4/view

Toreadory Dishonor Phoenix ("Merl") -> https://fiveringsdb.com/strains/bbece448-6a0d-11e8-9ce5-8e1ccf16fca4/view

Hidden City Roller Derby - Episode 003 Power Trio (2018-07-14)

Sat, 14 Jul 2018 20:45:25 -0300

Toreadory, Remedy and Merlin form a power trio, talking about how the got into this crazy card game and take a look about what excites them moving forward.

Hidden City Roller Derby - Episode 002 The Main Event (2018-07-08)

Sun, 08 Jul 2018 09:31:09 -0300

The Rollers chat about their recent play testing night, a local tournamnet, the third pack and answer exciting listener questions.

All about Legend of the Five Rings LCG

Opening theme from: Lobo Loco - Inspector Laz Fox ID

Hidden City Roller Derby - Episode 001 Banzai!

Thu, 05 Jul 2018 10:04:50 -0300

Listen to these aussie L5R (Legend of the Five Rings) nerds try their hand at podcasting. Free form entertainment! Anarchy!