Series 29.3 – Legend of the Five Rings with David Gordon Buresh (Discussion)
July 20, 2020
Show Notes
The final Episode of our Legend of the Five Rings series with David Gordon Bursesh. We discuss the character creation process, the problems with this game, and the frustrations of trying to level up.
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- Asian’s represent L5R Read on youtube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLbQUmmaVBxqrHrVZFBiuGSHBYx-KlhmAU
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Guests and Projects:
David Gordon Buresh @SndWurks
- Twitter: https://twitter.com/SndWurks
- Website: https://www.cardboardrepublic.com/about-us/david-gordon
- Dave of the Five Rings Blog: https://www.cardboardrepublic.com/category/articles/dave-of-the-five-rings
Games discussed this episode:
Legend of the Five Rings
- DriveThruRPG: https://www.drivethrurpg.com/product/257004/Legend-of-the-Five-Rings-Core-Rulebook?affiliate_id=1601603
- Amazon: https://amzn.to/2DdKz4F
Timestamps:
- 00:00:00 – Announcements
- 00:01:22 – Introduction
- 00:01:39 – David’s character
- 00:02:37 – Amelia’s character
- 00:03:12 – Ryan’s character
- 00:05:28 – D20 for your thoughts
- 00:05:49 – David’s start in RPGs
- 00:09:22 – Personal Process
- 00:13:47 – How does character creation stack up?
- 00:27:59 – How do mechanics reinforce feel?
- 00:36:23 – Does the process set expectations?
- 00:44:53 – Flaws and best parts
- 00:58:30 – Problematic fave
- 01:03:02 – Elephant in the room
- 01:13:21 – Fanfic
- 01:17:07 – Take it up a level
- 01:43:55 – Plugs
- 01:44:30 – Episode Closer
- 01:46:02 – Show Blurb: Campaign
- 01:46:59 – Outtakes
Transcripts
Music:
- Opening: Meditation Impromptu 03 (http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Kevin_MacLeod/Calming/Meditation_Impromptu_03) by Kevin MacLeod (http://incompetech.com)
- Clip 1: Mountain Emperor by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/4085-mountain-emperor
License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ - Clip 2: A Journey Towards My Dreams by Luna Li (Shao Qing)
Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/6106-a-journey-towards-my-dreams
License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ - Main Theme: Hero (Remix) (http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Steve_Combs/Principal_Photography_1493/11_Hero_Remix) by Steve Combs (http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Steve_Combs/)
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