Here's a card that seems to sneak under the radar for Dave, but Ted seems all aboard for using it! Check out the blog! https://www.cardtalk2018.com Become a patron! https://www.patreon.com/cardtalk2018By Dave Walsh

This is like Citadel Plate's big brother. It makes defend-y characters even more defend-y. Check out the blog: https://www.cardtalk2018.com Become a patron! https://www.patreon.com/cardtalk2018By Dave Walsh

This is a great card for multiplayer and in a Three Hunters deck, but what about for solo? Check out the blog: https://www.cardtalk2018.com Become a patron: https://www.patreon.com/cardtalk2018By Dave Walsh

Every card game has a giant bear, right? Check out the blog: https://www.cardtalk2018.com Become a patron: https://www.patreon.com/cardtalk2018By Dave Walsh

Lore's misunderstood readying card. Maybe worth a play? Check out the blog: https://www.cardtalk2018.com Become a patron! https://www.patreon.com/cardtalk2018By Dave Walsh

"I'm the Map, I'm the Map, I'm the Map, I'm the Map, I'm the Map. I'm the Maaap.' IYKYK Check out the blog: https://cardtalk2018.com/2024/07/24/map-of-rhovanion/ Become a patron: https://www.patreon.com/cardtalk2018By Dave Walsh

A great shield for a great price. Check out the blog: https://www.cardtalk2018.com Become a patron: https://www.patreon.com/cardtalk2018By Dave Walsh

Matthew, one of the hosts of The Grey Company Podcast and the other half of the Progression Series, is back on the show talking about all things LotR. We touch on the books, the Rings of Power, but we mainly stick to talking about the game we both love! Check out the blog: https://www.cardtalk2018.com Support what we do: https://www.patreon.com/car…

Haldan is the OG burglar before we knew burgling was going to be a thing! Check out the blog: https://cardtalk2018.com/2024/07/03/haldan/ Become a patron: https://www.patreon.com/cardtalk2018By Dave Walsh

First, here's the clip of the Caleb's rules interpretation of Dain: https://youtu.be/ri5AtxinPq4?si=CkZEalHIYQmkfGOH&t=1208 And Spirit Dain is probably the best defender in the game, despite Beregond holding on to everyone's hearts. Check out the blog: https://cardtalk2018.com/2024/06/26/dain-ironfoot-spirit/ Become a patron: https://www.patreon.co…

Caleb Grace, Senior Designer and former Lead Designer of the LOTR LCG, joins us for a conversation about the game as a whole, and specifically the revised Core Set and the campaign "add-on." Join us for a great conversation with the guy who made LoTR what it is today! Check out the blog: https://www.cardtalk2018.com Become a patron: https://www.pat…

Jeremy Zwirn comes back on the show to talk (a little) about the Ered Mithrin campaign, a whole bunch about the Dream-chaser, and about root beer. Like what we do? Become a patron! https://www.patreon.com/cardtalk2018By Dave Walsh

I wish I could say we saved the best for last. Unfortunately, this card isn't on the list of best cards in the core set. Although, it is the only hero that heals characters. Check out the blog! https://www.cardtalk2018.com Become a patron! https://www.patreon.com/cardtalk2018By Dave Walsh

A great toolbox card for the game. It remains useful to this day! Check out the blog: https://www.cardtalk2018.com Become a patron: https://www.patreon.com/cardtalk2018By Dave Walsh

From early in the game's life, certain cards just hold their value. Not that they are staples and included in every deck, but are cards you look for to do a specific job. This card is one of those cards. Check out the blog! https://www.cardtalk2018.com Become a patron! https://www.patreon.com/cardtalk2018…

Another amazing card from the core set. Amazingly bad, that is. Check out the blog: https://www.cardtalk2018.com Become a patron! https://www.patreon.com/cardtalk2018By Dave Walsh

A card that was not very good from the beginning. Check out the blog! https://www.cardtalk2018.com Become a patron! https://www.patreon.com/cardtalk2018By Dave Walsh

A card in the direct damage archetype. But we think that direct damage doesn't need this card. And that's a problem. Check out the blog! https://www.cardtalk2018.com Become a patron! https://www.patreon.com/cardtalk2018By Dave Walsh

Calling all rules lawyers! Quick strike has certainly caused many headaches over the years, but is the lawyer juice worth the attacking squeeze? Check out the blog! https://www.cardtalk2018.com Become a patron! https://www.patreon.com/cardtalk2018By Dave Walsh

When Ted pans a card, we listen. What was that you said, Ted? We didn't quite hear you. Say it louder for the people in the back! Check out the blog! https://www.cardtalk2018.com Become a patron! https://www.patreon.com/cardtalk2018By Dave Walsh

For Gondor!? More like For the Binder! Check out the blog. https://www.cardtalk2018.com Become a patron! https://www.patreon.com/cardtalk2018By Dave Walsh

The wizard may not be so tricksy, but this card could be! Check out the blog! https://www.cardtalk2018.com Become a patron! https://www.patreon.com/cardtalk2018By Dave Walsh

We took the secret path to the end of this episode. This is one of our shortest shows in a long time! Check out the blog! https:///www.cardtalk2018.com Become a patron! https://www.patreon.com/cardtalk2018By Dave Walsh

Despite its name, I don't think this card provide many favors for those who play it. Check out the blog: https://www.cardtalk2018.com Become a patron: https://www.patreon.com/cardtalk2018By Dave Walsh

This card loses a lot of luster when you read it. So, just don't read it! Check out the blog! https://cardtalk2018.com/2024/02/07/common-cause/ Become a patron! https://patreon.com/cardtalk2018By Dave Walsh