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.

Announcements: 

• 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

• https://charactercreationcast.simplecast.com/episodes/series-293-legend-of-the-five-rings-with-david-gordon-buresh-discussion/transcript

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/
• Cl