The Covenant Cast

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Ep. 22: L5R Prizes & Organized Play Aug 04, 2017

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Zach, Steven, and Robert dive into all of the L5R organized play announcements, from the GenCon tournaments, to clan roles, to the esteemed Hatamoto. Robert hates summer. Steven goes to the lake. Zach watches Thrones.

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Ep. 21: Luke Crane - Kickstarter, LARP, and More Jul 28, 2017

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How has the Kickstarter platform affected tabletop gaming? How do you get successfully funded? What happens when nine people get together at a viking funeral and attempt to claim their inheritance? Join us for answers to these questions and more, from one of the best minds in the space.

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Ep. 20: What Is Role-playing? Jul 21, 2017

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Jonathan, Steven, and Zach dig deep into the roleplaying genre! What is it, where did it start, and why should you participate? Bonus discussion about the Game of Thrones premier and Dark Souls!

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Ep. 19: Prizes In Tabletop Jul 14, 2017

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Zach, Steven, and Robert question the role of prizes in tabletop events and how they can be used to incentivize dramatically different things. Has the industry been emulating a flawed formula? Robert recovers from the 4th. Steven questions hummus. Zach...plays more Destiny.

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Ep. 18: We Design: The Grill Game Jul 07, 2017

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Zach, Steven, and Jonathan test their game design skills on the fly - will they create a masterpiece or fail miserably? Prepare to get hungry either way.

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Ep. 17: Looking Back: Convention Moments Jun 28, 2017

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Jonathan, Zach, and Steven recall their favorite moments from conventions, going all the way back to childhood! Jonathan looks to homestead. Zach plays X-Wing. Steven might be a vegan.

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Ep. 16: Why Theme Matters Jun 23, 2017

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Steven, Zach, and Jonathan explore the power of theme in a game, especially as compared to games like Dominos or Poker. What are the risks, and what are the rewards? Jonathan reads War of Art, Steven worries about Netrunner, and everyone discusses Father's Day.

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Ep. 15: Player Archetypes; Or, What Type Of Player Are You? Jun 16, 2017

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Jonathan, Steven, and Zach investigate the time-honored archetypes of Johnny, Timmy, and Spike, but then drift from "how" players approach a game to "why". Do "why" archetypes exist, and if so, are they more useful? Steven and Jonathan go to a wedding. Zach keeps playing Destiny.

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Ep. 14: The Meta Game Jun 09, 2017

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Zach, Robert, and Steven attempt to wrangle in one of the most interesting reflections of player psychology and most important considerations for tournament play. Zach spends a week in Chicago. Robert watches Wonder Woman. Steven grills turkey patties. If you have any questions for us, leave us a comment with #askcovenant on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, or Youtube.You can find video versions of these podcasts on the latter.

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Ep. 13: Are LCGs Sustainable? Jun 02, 2017

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Zach, Robert, and Steven ask the real question that swirled around the last episode: how long can a living card game even last? Assumptions are challenged and solutions are proposed. Robert keeps talking about Caipirinhas. Steven watches Interstellar. Zach attends Destiny Weekend.

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