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The Meek Informant - A Legend of the Five Rings (L5R) Podcast

The Meek Informant - A Legend of the Five Rings (L5R) Podcast

By Eric Heiden

An L5R (Legend of the Five Rings) Podcast focused on beginner friendly and community building content
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The Way of the Crab

The Meek Informant - A Legend of the Five Rings (L5R) PodcastMar 26, 2019

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Episode 25 - The Keep and the Castle

Episode 25 - The Keep and the Castle

The hosts spoil a new card from FFG and chat about Kyuden Ikoma.

Support the Show at: www.patreon.com/meekinformant

Supported by: Midgard Hobbies and Games in Derry, NH

as well as Luxury Playstyle - www.luxplay.com (Use LUXINFORMANT for 15% off at for solid metal L5R tokens!)

And our wonderful Patrons!

The Meek Informant on Youtube!

Our Facebook Page

Twitter

Send questions you'd like answered on the show or discussion topics to themeekinformant@gmail.com

Aug 24, 202001:04:54
Episode 24 - Live Deck Build

Episode 24 - Live Deck Build

The hosts build a deck for Seven Stings Kee p live!  It is probably bad.

Support the Show at: www.patreon.com/meekinformant

Supported by: Midgard Comics and Games in Derry, NH

Luxury Playstyle - www.luxplay.com (Use LUXINFORMANT for 15% off at for solid metal L5R tokens!)

And our wonderful Patrons!

The Meek Informant on Youtube!

Our Facebook Page

Twitter

Send questions you'd like answered on the show or discussion topics to themeekinformant@gmail.com

Jun 30, 202001:41:42
Episode 23 - In Pursuit of Themes

Episode 23 - In Pursuit of Themes

Nick and Adam talk about pack 3 of the Dominion Cycle - In Pursuit of Truth.

Support the Show at: www.patreon.com/meekinformant

Supported by: Midgard Comics and Games in Derry, NH

Luxury Playstyle - www.luxplay.com (Use LUXINFORMANT for 15% off at for solid metal L5R tokens!)

And our wonderful Patrons!

The Meek Informant on Youtube!

Our Facebook Page

Twitter

Send questions you'd like answered on the show or discussion topics to themeekinformant@gmail.com

May 15, 202001:00:13
Eminent Domain (...and Rally)

Eminent Domain (...and Rally)

Adam, Eric, and Nick talk chat about the Rally and Eminent keywords introduced in 1st pack of the Fourth cycle... whatever cycle it is.

Support the Show at: www.patreon.com/meekinformant

Supported by: Midgard Comics and Games in Derry, NH

Luxury Playstyle - www.luxplay.com (Use LUXINFORMANT for 15% off at for solid metal L5R tokens!)

And our wonderful Patrons!

The Meek Informant on Youtube!

Follow us on https://www.twitch.tv/meekinformant

Our Facebook Page

Twitter

Send questions you'd like answered on the show or discussion topics to themeekinformant@gmail.com

Mar 04, 202001:22:05
Madam Ssnppans

Madam Ssnppans

Adam, Nick, and Eric talk about Clan wars and some of the new cards in it, and a few of the decks they've been dreaming up with said cards!

Support the Show at: www.patreon.com/meekinformant

Supported by: Midgard Comics and Games in Derry, NH

Luxury Playstyle - www.luxplay.com (Use LUXINFORMANT for 15% off at for solid metal L5R tokens!)

And our wonderful Patrons!

The Meek Informant on Youtube!

Follow us on https://www.twitch.tv/meekinformant

Our Facebook Page

Twitter

Send questions you'd like answered on the show or discussion topics to themeekinformant@gmail.com

Feb 18, 202001:11:17
A Crisis of Identity

A Crisis of Identity

The Meek Informant turns 1!  Eric, Adam, and Nick are probably just a touch too silly as they discuss:

- Some weird card interactions

- Clan Loyalty, what is it good for?

- New Years resolutions/goals


Support the Show at: www.patreon.com/meekinformant

Supported by: Midgard Comics and Games

Luxury Playstyle - www.luxplay.com (Use LUXINFORMANT for 15% off at for custom metal L5R tokens!)

And our wonderful Patrons!

The Meek Informant on Youtube!

Follow us on https://www.twitch.tv/meekinformant

Our Facebook Page

Twitter

Send questions you'd like answered on the show or discussion topics to themeekinformant@gmail.com

Jan 21, 202056:24
The Game it is Indeed Changin

The Game it is Indeed Changin

Support the Show at: www.patreon.com/meekinformant

Deck Doctoring Episode: https://youtu.be/q_Fyai-3R1E


Supported by: Midgard Comics and Games

Luxury Playstyle - www.luxplay.com (Use LUXINFORMANT for 15% off at for custom metal L5R tokens!)

And our wonderful Patrons!

The Meek Informant on Youtube!

Follow us on https://www.twitch.tv/meekinformant

Our Facebook Page

Twitter

Send questions you'd like answered on the show or discussion topics to themeekinformant@gmail.com

If you also like boardgames, we also stream games online at our sister channel, Board Game Informant:

Board Game Informant on Youtube

Board Game Informant Twitter

boardgameinformant@gmail.com

Jan 02, 202001:21:59
Episode 18 - Legend of the 5+ Podcasts (Winter Court Recap)

Episode 18 - Legend of the 5+ Podcasts (Winter Court Recap)

Nov 15, 201901:46:58
Episode 17 - L5R Rolodex

Episode 17 - L5R Rolodex

In this week's episode Nick, Adam, and Eric talk about Worlds, some of the many recent announcements from FFG about the game, cover a quick rules interaction, and then play a little game that tests the card knowledge and creativity of the hosts. 

Support us on Patreon! 

Supported by: Midgard Comics and Games 

Luxury Playstyle - www.luxplay.com (Use LUXINFORMANT for 15% off at for custom metal L5R tokens!) 

And our wonderful Patrons!  

The Meek Informant on Youtube! 

Follow us on https://www.twitch.tv/meekinformant 

Our Facebook Page 

Twitter 

Send questions you'd like answered on the show or discussion topics to themeekinformant@gmail.com 

If you also like boardgames, we also stream games online at our sister channel, Board Game Informant: 

Board Game Informant on Youtube 

Board Game Informant Twitter 

boardgameinformant@gmail.com

Oct 30, 201901:25:04
Episode 16 - Wet, Slimy Fishboiz

Episode 16 - Wet, Slimy Fishboiz

In this week's episode Nick, Adam, and Eric talk about the updates to the RL and generally what's going on in the meta. Stay tuned until the end for another silly little flavor text quiz!
Support Rokucon! https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/trevorcuba/rokuco*n
Support us on Patreon!
Supported by: Midgard Comics and Games
and
Luxury Playstyle - www.luxplay.com (Use LUXINFORMANT for 15% off at for custom metal L5R tokens!)

Follow us on www.twitch.tv/meekinformant
The Meek Informant on Youtube!
Our Facebook Page
Out Twitter
themeekinformant@gmail.com
Boardgame Informant:
Board Game Informant on Youtube
Board Game Informant Twitter
boardgameinformant@gmail.com
Oct 01, 201901:24:21
Episode 15 - A Pair of Peasants

Episode 15 - A Pair of Peasants

In this week's episode Eric and Nick banter about the game, talk spoilers, and then have a flavor text quiz!
Support Rokucon! https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/trevorcuba/rokuco*n
Support us on Patreon!
Supported by: Midgard Comics and Games
and
Luxury Playstyle - www.luxplay.com (Use LUXINFORMANT for 15% off at for custom metal L5R tokens!)

Follow us on www.twitch.tv/meekinformant
The Meek Informant on Youtube!
Our Facebook Page
Out Twitter
themeekinformant@gmail.com
Boardgame Informant:
Board Game Informant on Youtube
Board Game Informant Twitter
boardgameinformant@gmail.com
Sep 17, 201947:17
Tattooed Yoda

Tattooed Yoda

In this week's episode Nick catches Adam and Eric back up in what's happening in the world of L5R.
Support us on Patreon!
Supported by: Midgard Comics and Games
and
Luxury Playstyle - www.luxplay.com (Use LUXINFORMANT for 15% off at for custom metal L5R tokens!)

Follow us on www.twitch.tv/meekinformant
The Meek Informant on Youtube!
Our Facebook Page
Out Twitter
themeekinformant@gmail.com
Boardgame Informant:
Board Game Informant on Youtube
Board Game Informant Twitter
boardgameinformant@gmail.com
Sep 04, 201901:19:57
Episode 13 - Gencon is for Lovers

Episode 13 - Gencon is for Lovers

Support us on Patreon!
Supported by: Midgard Comics and Games
and
Luxury Playstyle - www.luxplay.com (Use LUXINFORMANT for 15% off at for custom metal L5R tokens!)

Follow us on www.twitch.tv/meekinformant for coverage of the Daimyo Format Tournament (and more)!
The Meek Informant on Youtube!
Our Facebook Page
Out Twitter
themeekinformant@gmail.com
Boardgame Informant:
Board Game Informant on Youtube
Board Game Informant Twitter
boardgameinformant@gmail.com
Aug 13, 201940:34
Episode 12 - On Testing One's Deck (entirely made of cards)

Episode 12 - On Testing One's Deck (entirely made of cards)

Link to the Suicide Prevention Charity Daimyo Format Tournament
Support us on Patreon!
Supported by: Midgard Comics and Games
and
Luxury Playstyle - www.luxplay.com (Use LUXINFORMANT for 15% off at for custom metal L5R tokens!)

Follow us on www.twitch.tv/meekinformant for coverage of the Daimyo Format Tournament (and more)!
The Meek Informant on Youtube!
Our Facebook Page
Out Twitter
themeekinformant@gmail.com
Boardgame Informant:
Board Game Informant on Youtube
Board Game Informant Twitter
boardgameinformant@gmail.com
Aug 07, 201950:39
Episode 11 - Building Decks Entirely Made of Cards

Episode 11 - Building Decks Entirely Made of Cards

In this episode we talk about building decks! We talk about how to choose which cards from your wonderful collection to sleeve up and shuffle about in order to enjoy this wonderful experience some of us call L5R. Just imagine, you too could be the proud builder of decks after just 3 easy payments of $49.99 (no just kidding).
Here's a link to the Board Game Informant that we mention during the show: www.youtube.com/channel/UCylDnpgD1FGAGnaaFnTA7xQ
If you like board games and want to watch us play some of them go over there and subscribe to us! Hooray!
Use LUXINFORMANT for 15% off at www.luxplay.com for custom metal L5R tokens!
themeekinformant@gmail.com
www.youtube.com/c/TheMeekInformant
www.facebook.com/TheMeekInformant/
Jul 10, 201901:10:20
Episode 10 - Nickamoto

Episode 10 - Nickamoto

In this episode we talk to Nick about his experience at the Atlanta Kotei (Koteye? Kotay?).
We also interview David Latimore aka alphasquid from the global discord server about his experience demoing the game at a recent con in Phoenix, AZ.
Here is David's demo setup:
cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/535828685111033858/583138767121022987/20190528_204122.jpg
Use LUXINFORMANT for 15% off at www.luxplay.com for custom metal L5R tokens!
themeekinformant@gmail.com
www.youtube.com/c/TheMeekInformant
www.facebook.com/TheMeekInformant/
May 31, 201901:17:45
Episode 9 - Interview with Mattie of Luxury Playstyle

Episode 9 - Interview with Mattie of Luxury Playstyle

With this episode we are proud to announce a new partnership between The Meek Informant and Luxury Playstyle! In this episode we interview Mattie, the creator of Luxury Playstyle about his tokens, his design process, and his love of L5R.
You can checkout/buy Mattie's products at www.luxplay.com
Make sure to use LUXINFORMANT for a 15% discount on your purchase!
A link to the beta rules for the Daimyo format being developed by Dave of the Five Rings -
(https://twitter.com/OniNoDave)

themeekinformant@gmail.com
www.youtube.com/c/TheMeekInformant
www.facebook.com/TheMeekInformant/
Link to the global discord channel
Apr 19, 201949:50
Episode 8 - Way of the Dragon

Episode 8 - Way of the Dragon

In this episode we talk with two Dragon Hatamoto, Arash and Alex Jacobs, about the ever-enigmatic Dragon clan.
Alex's Dueling article: imperialadvisor.com/2019/02/27/the-art-of-the-duel/
Alex's Mindset article: imperialadvisor.com/2018/10/01/how-ballroom-dancing-made-me-a-better-l5r-player/
Ralph's WC dishonor deck: fiveringsdb.com/strains/81eab054-4fdc-11e9-8b65-4257dfc1c04d/view
Our 'How to Train your Dragon' video: www.youtube.com/watch?v=CtI33-GYa8I
themeekinformant@gmail.com
www.youtube.com/c/TheMeekInformant
www.facebook.com/TheMeekInformant/
Link to the global discord channel
Apr 18, 201901:12:37
Episode 7 - Deck Archetypes & Listener Questions

Episode 7 - Deck Archetypes & Listener Questions

In this episode we discuss the terms sometimes used to describe different Deck Archetypes in the game, and some examples of decks that fit those description. We also answer listener questions and raffle off a Meek Informant Player mat!
No Core L5R Discord Server: discord.gg/aznKyGf
themeekinformant@gmail.com
www.youtube.com/c/TheMeekInformant
www.facebook.com/TheMeekInformant/
Apr 11, 201901:22:56
Way of the Unicorn

Way of the Unicorn

In this episode we get a good talking to from Sir Largeness himself, Chris Pottorf - hearing all about our favorite fantastic horsey-friends! (also we got some mysterious slow-down audio effects, soooo sorry about that)
themeekinformant@gmail.com
www.youtube.com/c/TheMeekInformant
www.facebook.com/TheMeekInformant/
Link to the global discord channel
Mar 26, 201901:13:12
The Way of the Crab

The Way of the Crab

In this episode we talk crab things with crab people!  We interview Joe from Cincinnati to get all of the coolest, pincery crabbing techniques. Eric & Joe's game that was mentioned: https://youtu.be/P4CH9l_DR-8 Here's Joe's website: https://www.wardensofthemidwest.com/ Link to the global discord channel themeekinformant@gmail.com https://www.youtube.com/c/TheMeekInformant https://www.facebook.com/TheMeekInformant/
Mar 26, 201901:16:09
The Way of the Crane

The Way of the Crane

In this episode we review our experience playing & streaming a local EC, we interview the Shogun Erik Baalhuis, and forget our outro motto. Here's a link to the game Johnny played vs. the Shogun mentioned during the interivew: https://youtu.be/ZTdK0Lmh31s themeekinformant@gmail.com https://www.youtube.com/c/TheMeekInformant https://www.facebook.com/TheMeekInformant/
Mar 12, 201901:15:18
The Meek Informant Episode 3 - Scales of Economy

The Meek Informant Episode 3 - Scales of Economy

In this episode we discuss the various forms of economy in the game, then discuss how a new player might approach their first Tournament.
themeekinformant@gmail.com
Youtube: bit.ly/2FE1ddC
www.facebook.com/TheMeekInformant/
Feb 10, 201901:22:51
The Meek Informant Episode 2 - Pledging Allegiance

The Meek Informant Episode 2 - Pledging Allegiance

In this episode of The Meek Informant we first give some suggestions to experienced players on how to introduce new players to the game then attempt to help new players decide which clan they should play.
themeekinformant@gmail.com
Youtube: bit.ly/2FE1ddC
www.facebook.com/TheMeekInformant/
Jan 29, 201901:37:44
The Meek Informant Episode 1 - Beginner Special

The Meek Informant Episode 1 - Beginner Special

Welcome to the very first episode of the Meek Informant - a community-building podcast for the game Legend of the Five Rings published by Fantasy Flight Games. In this episode your host Eric is joined by Johnny, Nick, and Adam to try and provide a resource to interested new players.

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Jan 21, 201901:07:36