Podcast Of Five Rings

Gamescom week just passed, or or as we call it E3.5! Meta asks the guys about the info they were most excited about out of the conference. Mao wonders if the rest of the guys have any guilty pleasures or pieces of media that their perceptions changed as they consumed. Tetsuo wonders if a tabletop roleplaying setting needs to have hard mechanics that depend on the setting or if they can be independent. Obsidian has picked up the Shounen Jump manga Dr. Stone, adding another read to his list of favorites.   Follow the Podcast on Twitter and Facebook Twitter - http://www.twitter.com/podcast5r Facebook - http://www.facebook.com/P5RPodcast   Follow us on Twitter Obsidian - http://www.twitter.com/IronCrane46 Meta - http://www.twitter.com/PSOflow   Catch Meta's streams on Twitch! http://www.twitch.tv/PSOflow   Obsidian and Mao have been streaming as well! http://www.twitch.tv/PodcastofFiveRings

It is here, after all these years! The second edition of Pathfinder... in playtesting format?!? Mao discusses details about the somewhat polarizing playtest book for Pathfinder 2nd edition. Meta talks about all the games, fun, and cool stuff he did while at Gencon the past week. Nintendo just had a Direct about Super Smash Bros Ultimate, so of course Obsidian is here to break it down.   Follow the Podcast on Twitter and Facebook Twitter - http://www.twitter.com/podcast5r Facebook - http://www.facebook.com/P5RPodcast   Follow us on Twitter Obsidian - http://www.twitter.com/IronCrane46 Meta - http://www.twitter.com/PSOflow   Catch Meta's streams on Twitch! http://www.twitch.tv/PSOflow   Obsidian and Mao have been streaming as well! http://www.twitch.tv/PodcastofFiveRings

While Meta is away at Gencon, the other three keep things going. Mao talks about one of his favorite tabletop settings, Eberron, which just got a DnD 5e setting guide. Tetsuo recently watch the second entry in the Netflix film series, Godzilla: City on the Edge of Battle. Obsidian's life has been dominated by work and Octopath Traveler, the switch JRPG he has been waiting on.   Follow the Podcast on Twitter and Facebook Twitter - http://www.twitter.com/podcast5r Facebook - http://www.facebook.com/P5RPodcast   Follow us on Twitter Obsidian - http://www.twitter.com/IronCrane46 Meta - http://www.twitter.com/PSOflow   Catch Meta's streams on Twitch! http://www.twitch.tv/PSOflow   Obsidian and Mao have been streaming as well! http://www.twitch.tv/PodcastofFiveRings

And it has awesome music. Mao asks the guys what their favorite video game soundtracks are. Obsidian wants to know which game in the Final Fantasy series is each guy's favorite. Meta discusses the advanced paths in the L5R 4e core book. Tetsuo lays out some rules about tabletop gaming etiquette.   Follow the Podcast on Twitter and Facebook Twitter - http://www.twitter.com/podcast5r Facebook - http://www.facebook.com/P5RPodcast   Follow us on Twitter Obsidian - http://www.twitter.com/IronCrane46 Meta - http://www.twitter.com/PSOflow   Catch Meta's streams on Twitch! http://www.twitch.tv/PSOflow   Obsidian and Mao have been streaming as well! http://www.twitch.tv/PodcastofFiveRings

If Stevie Wonder plays DnD do you think he has any gaming superstitions? Well we sure do, and Tetsuo wants to hear them. This past week was Weekly Shounen Jump's 50th anniversary, so Obsidian wants to know which series have left an impression on everyone. Mao saw the latest entry into the MCU, Ant Man and the Wasp.   Follow the Podcast on Twitter and Facebook Twitter - http://www.twitter.com/podcast5r Facebook - http://www.facebook.com/P5RPodcast   Follow us on Twitter Obsidian - http://www.twitter.com/IronCrane46 Meta - http://www.twitter.com/PSOflow   Catch Meta's streams on Twitch! http://www.twitch.tv/PSOflow   Obsidian and Mao have been streaming as well! http://www.twitch.tv/PodcastofFiveRings

This week we're back to the normal format! Obsidian asks what everyone's favorite character build is across tabletop RPGs. Tetsuo was more than a little disappointed with the Namco Bandai gunpla based game, New Gundam Breaker. Mao has been riding the indy game train lately, and has been playing the roguelike-Metroidvania Dead Cells.   Follow the Podcast on Twitter and Facebook Twitter - http://www.twitter.com/podcast5r Facebook - http://www.facebook.com/P5RPodcast   Follow us on Twitter Obsidian - http://www.twitter.com/IronCrane46 Meta - http://www.twitter.com/PSOflow   Catch Meta's streams on Twitch! http://www.twitch.tv/PSOflow   Obsidian and Mao have been streaming as well! http://www.twitch.tv/PodcastofFiveRings

The entirety of this week's episode is dedicated to an L5R topic, featuring the 4th edition of the RPG! We rate the Great Clan bushi in the core book on a scale of 1 to 5, based on their all around strength. We do not take alternate paths or kata into account when ranking, basing our scores solely on the techniques and starting kits (as well as predicted progression paths for ring and skill ratings at  higher ranks).   Follow the Podcast on Twitter and Facebook Twitter - http://www.twitter.com/podcast5r Facebook - http://www.facebook.com/P5RPodcast   Follow us on Twitter Obsidian - http://www.twitter.com/IronCrane46 Meta - http://www.twitter.com/PSOflow   Catch Meta's streams on Twitch! http://www.twitch.tv/PSOflow   Obsidian and Mao have been streaming as well! http://www.twitch.tv/PodcastofFiveRings

Once more anime discussion returns to the cast! Meta re-watched FLCL before he dives in to the second season. Tetsuo asks the guys about any Gamemastering tips they have picked up. Mao has been playing the action-RPG Moonlighter. Obsidian is excited once again for a week of speedrunning via the Summer Games Done Quick marathon.   Follow the Podcast on Twitter and Facebook Twitter - http://www.twitter.com/podcast5r Facebook - http://www.facebook.com/P5RPodcast   Follow us on Twitter Obsidian - http://www.twitter.com/IronCrane46 Meta - http://www.twitter.com/PSOflow   Catch Meta's streams on Twitch! http://www.twitch.tv/PSOflow   Obsidian and Mao have been streaming as well! http://www.twitch.tv/PodcastofFiveRings

E3 2018 conferences have come and gone! We're here to talk about the plethora of games, how the conferences went, and which titles we are looking most forwards to from the show.   Follow the Podcast on Twitter and Facebook Twitter - http://www.twitter.com/podcast5r Facebook - http://www.facebook.com/P5RPodcast   Follow us on Twitter Obsidian - http://www.twitter.com/IronCrane46 Meta - http://www.twitter.com/PSOflow   Catch Meta's streams on Twitch! http://www.twitch.tv/PSOflow   Obsidian and Mao have been streaming as well! http://www.twitch.tv/PodcastofFiveRings

Meta and Obsidian ares surrounded on both sides by a host of enemies, the ambush leaving them cutoff from their allies - they stand back to back and cover some topics, the only thing left for them to do! Meta asks about likes and dislikes when buildinga character for a tabletop game. Obsidian finished the loveletter to Castlevania III, Bloodstained: Curse of the Moon. The two also discuss all the video game leaks and early info coming out in the few weeks before E3 - is this a new trend?   Follow the Podcast on Twitter and Facebook Twitter - http://www.twitter.com/podcast5r Facebook - http://www.facebook.com/P5RPodcast   Follow us on Twitter Obsidian - http://www.twitter.com/IronCrane46 Meta - http://www.twitter.com/PSOflow   Catch Meta's streams on Twitch! http://www.twitch.tv/PSOflow   Obsidian and Mao have been streaming as well! http://www.twitch.tv/PodcastofFiveRings

The latest and greatest version of the podcast, with all the DLC in just one disc! Meta talks about the remaster of a muso game he absolutely loved, Hyrule Warriors: Definitive Edition for the Switch. Mao loves CRPGs, so of course he has been enjoying Pillars of Eternity 2. Tetsuo got the card game Boss Monsters, an ode to NES era video games. Obsidian has long been nervous about the upcoming reveal of Pokemon for the Switch, and the recent rumors aren't helping him much.   Follow the Podcast on Twitter and Facebook Twitter - http://www.twitter.com/podcast5r Facebook - http://www.facebook.com/P5RPodcast   Follow us on Twitter Obsidian - http://www.twitter.com/IronCrane46 Meta - http://www.twitter.com/PSOflow   Catch Meta's streams on Twitch! http://www.twitch.tv/PSOflow   Obsidian and Mao have been streaming as well! http://www.twitch.tv/PodcastofFiveRings

It is almost that magical time of year when we get a slew of new game announcements! E3 is in less than a month, and Mao wants to discuss what could happen there this year. Tetsuo has been watching the recent Studio Gonzo production, Kakuriyo no Yadomeshi. The Speedrunninng Marathon RPG Limit Break just wrapped up, and while it was going on Meta wanted to discuss it.   Follow the Podcast on Twitter and Facebook Twitter - http://www.twitter.com/podcast5r Facebook - http://www.facebook.com/P5RPodcast   Follow us on Twitter Obsidian - http://www.twitter.com/IronCrane46 Meta - http://www.twitter.com/PSOflow   Catch Meta's streams on Twitch! http://www.twitch.tv/PSOflow   Obsidian and Mao have been streaming as well! http://www.twitch.tv/PodcastofFiveRings

Ten years of Marvel Movies has lead to this episode of P5R! But first, Meta talks about the spectrum of lethality in games. Tetsuo just started replaying through the space faring MMO Elie Dangerous. Mao finally has his hands on the turn based strategy game Battletech. Obsidian finishes everything off with a discussion on Avengers: Infinity War.   Follow the Podcast on Twitter and Facebook Twitter - http://www.twitter.com/podcast5r Facebook - http://www.facebook.com/P5RPodcast   Follow us on Twitter Obsidian - http://www.twitter.com/IronCrane46 Meta - http://www.twitter.com/PSOflow   Catch Meta's streams on Twitch! http://www.twitch.tv/PSOflow   Obsidian and Mao have been streaming as well! http://www.twitch.tv/PodcastofFiveRings

BOI - you are not ready for the 50th episode of Podcast of Five Rings. Mao discusses his enjoyment for the new entry into the God of War series. Tetsuo asks everyone's opinion on how to handle XP rewards in tabletop games. Obsidian talks video game movies, which have traditionally not been very good.   Follow the Podcast on Twitter and Facebook Twitter - http://www.twitter.com/podcast5r Facebook - http://www.facebook.com/P5RPodcast   Follow us on Twitter Obsidian - http://www.twitter.com/IronCrane46 Meta - http://www.twitter.com/PSOflow   Catch Meta's streams on Twitch! http://www.twitch.tv/PSOflow   Obsidian and Mao have been streaming as well! http://www.twitch.tv/PodcastofFiveRings

We're coming back to these topics sometime! Mao wants everyone's opinion of how the Marvel Cinematic Universe has shaped up, with Infinity War on the horizon. Tetsuo has been experimenting with World Anvil, an online RPG world building tool. Obsidian just started playing Final Fantasy XIV: A Realm Reborn, falling into the MMO black hole once more. Meta is trying to build a campaign with the DM tool in Divinity 2: Original Sin, and thinks it is a nifty aspect of the game.   Follow the Podcast on Twitter and Facebook Twitter - http://www.twitter.com/podcast5r Facebook - http://www.facebook.com/P5RPodcast   Follow us on Twitter Obsidian - http://www.twitter.com/IronCrane46 Meta - http://www.twitter.com/PSOflow   Catch Meta's streams on Twitch! http://www.twitch.tv/PSOflow   Obsidian and Mao have been streaming as well! http://www.twitch.tv/PodcastofFiveRings

Meta discusses the numbers out of the Steam Spy presentation from GDC. Magic returns to its roots via Dominaria, its upcoming set which Mao is excited for. Tetsuo had a blast watching Pacific Rim 2. Obsidian wonders if VR gaming is a fad or here to stay.   Follow the Podcast on Twitter and Facebook Twitter - http://www.twitter.com/podcast5r Facebook - http://www.facebook.com/P5RPodcast   Follow us on Twitter Obsidian - http://www.twitter.com/IronCrane46 Meta - http://www.twitter.com/PSOflow   Catch Meta's streams on Twitch! http://www.twitch.tv/PSOflow   Obsidian and Mao have been streaming as well! http://www.twitch.tv/PodcastofFiveRings

The generic analysis isn't super in depth, but it does involve discussion on genre! Mao asks the guys what genre of video game they feel they should enjoy but don't. Continuing his topic from last week, Tetsuo thinks Stars Without Number may fill what he was looking for. Obsidian finally breeches the ultimate anime debate: dubs vs subs.   Follow the Podcast on Twitter and Facebook Twitter - http://www.twitter.com/podcast5r Facebook - http://www.facebook.com/P5RPodcast   Follow us on Twitter Obsidian - http://www.twitter.com/IronCrane46 Meta - http://www.twitter.com/PSOflow   Catch Meta's streams on Twitch! http://www.twitch.tv/PSOflow   Obsidian and Mao have been streaming as well! http://www.twitch.tv/PodcastofFiveRings

... or roleplay with the guys! Tetsuo asks the group about why Sci-Fi canbe such a difficult genre to RP in. Meta talks about the upcoming L5R Dynasty Pack Disciples of the Void. Mao discusses the upcoming free update for Monster Hunter World. Obsidian wonders how far Twicth can one day go as a platform after Drake and Ninja streamed Fortnite together.   Follow the Podcast on Twitter and Facebook Twitter - http://www.twitter.com/podcast5r Facebook - http://www.facebook.com/P5RPodcast   Follow us on Twitter Obsidian - http://www.twitter.com/IronCrane46 Meta - http://www.twitter.com/PSOflow   Catch Meta's streams on Twitch! http://www.twitch.tv/PSOflow   Obsidian and Mao have been streaming as well! http://www.twitch.tv/PodcastofFiveRings

New editions of some of our favorite things were announced this weekend! Mao talks about some of the details Paizo released about the 2nd edition of their popular RPG, Pathfinder. Meta wants to discuss our thoughts on canon settings versus alternate ones in tabletop games. With a new Nintendo direct, Obsidian is of course hyped about the latest Nintendo news - including the Switch Smash Bros announcement.   Follow the Podcast on Twitter and Facebook Twitter - http://www.twitter.com/podcast5r Facebook - http://www.facebook.com/P5RPodcast   Follow us on Twitter Obsidian - http://www.twitter.com/IronCrane46 Meta - http://www.twitter.com/PSOflow   Catch Meta's streams on Twitch! http://www.twitch.tv/PSOflow   Obsidian and Mao have been streaming as well! http://www.twitch.tv/PodcastofFiveRings

Rather than bring a list of topics to the table this week, we bring character sheets. Exalted 2e, a 2006 tabletop RPG from White Wolf, is on deck for this month's edition of Monthly Modules. Character Creation in thi sgame can be confusing or difficult for new players, So Obsidian takes time to guide the gang through most of the process.   Follow the Podcast on Twitter and Facebook Twitter - http://www.twitter.com/podcast5r Facebook - http://www.facebook.com/P5RPodcast   Follow us on Twitter Obsidian - http://www.twitter.com/IronCrane46 Meta - http://www.twitter.com/PSOflow   Catch Meta's streams on Twitch! http://www.twitch.tv/PSOflow   Obsidian and Mao have been streaming as well! http://www.twitch.tv/PodcastofFiveRings