RPmini # 002: 100% Shadowmeld

This isn't an actual conversation, but it's pretty much what happened.

RJ: "Hey, I'm going to need some time off while I focus on work.  We'll have to put the podcast on hiatus until we are ready to re-launch."

Shadowmeld: "Okay, sure.  Hey, do I have to take time off?"

RJ: "Well, no..."

Shadowmeld: "What if I record, edit and do everything for the episode?  Can I keep doing that?"

RJ: "Well, sure, but you'll have to do more work and..."

Shadowmeld: "Episode is done for this week!"

What can I say?  Dude is dedicated.

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RPmini # 001: Dave Says Goodbye

We decided to put out a mini-podcast this week so we could give Dave an opportunity to say goodbye.  In case you missed it, he has decided to step down as the Editor-in-Chief of The Reserve Pool, and RJRETRO will soon be taking over.

On this very special "mini-podcast", you'll hear from the founder himself, plus Shadowmeld and IsaacBV will have their segments you'd normally hear on The Prep Area.

We will attempt to bring you one mini-podcast a week until we are ready to launch Season Two.

I hope you enjoy.

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RP # 066: War of Light, Draft, and YOU!

We talked about our favorite cards (that we knew about at the time) last week, and now it's time to discuss how we expect the War of Light draft to play out. Just as Fantasy Football sites put together their draft kits so that you would know which quarterback to take and who to leave behind, Dave and RJ try to discern exactly what will be prevalent at those War of Light drafts!

We also discuss drafting for rarity vs. drafting to win (which sparks an existential debate within Dave) and what you want to think about when bringing basic action cards to the draft table.

As always, share your thoughts in the comments, on the forums, on Twitter @TheReservePool and mailbag@thereservepool.com

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RP # 065: War of Light Favorites

We're thoroughly excited for the War of Light set! And we're even more thoroughly excited to bring you information about a host of cards, including all eight super rares! You can read all about the Black Lanterns right here!

http://www.thereservepool.com/content/744-Presenting-the-Black-Lanterns!

In this episode, RJ moderates a discussion with Dave, Pat, and JT about the super rare cards - what's good? What's bad? And in what order do we rank them?

Next, JT bows out and the remaining trio talk about The Reserve Pool's top ten cards that you'll find in the War of Light booster packs. We all rated these and you'll get our aggregate top ten and a few honorable mentions!

Check out the podcast post on TheReservePool.com to share thoughts and to see images of all the cards that we're spoiling! And, as always, share your thoughts in the comments, on the forums, on twitter @TheReservePool and mailbag@thereservepool.com

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RP # 064: Optimism Corps

We have a full panel for discussions today, with enough excitement that we could create our own Optimism-powered Lantern Corps! RJ Retro moderates a panel featuring Dave, Patrick and Isaac.

First, we dig into all of the cards that have been spoiled so far for the War of Light starter set and talk about our favorites - and also the ones that we don't like so much.

Next, we move into the differences between being constructive and negative and simply wearing rose-colored glasses. How can we all help the community, the game, and the company who makes it?

Finally, we get a few words in about our favorite part of the game - the community!

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RP # 063: Top Ten UXM Cards to Own

Dave and Evan reunite once more to discuss the longest droughts they've had in their Dice Masters journey, and to apologize to a user for being bad at reading and at emails.

Then, Shadowmeld debuts a new segment, helping us all keep abreast of the rulings that have come out on the WizKids rules forum!

The show concludes with Dave and Evan examining the best of the best UXM cards - which ones should you make sure that you own? Find out what we think!

Want to correspond? Email Mailbag@TheReservePool.com, follow us on Twitter @TheReservePool, and check out the blogs and forums at www.thereservepool.com.

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RP # 062: Gen Con 2015

It's the triumphant return of the Evan himself, back from vacation and the "Best Four Days in Gaming"! This week, we share the entries for the Haiku Contest winners and runners-up. Then, we examine the whole experience of GenCon, but especially the Dice Masters parts of it. Evan got a healthy dose of Age of Ultron draft, so we're pretty excited to share that with you.

Elsewhere in the show, Randy examines the uses of She-Hulk and Isaac gives another look at the Dice Market.

Want to correspond? Email Mailbag@TheReservePool.com, follow us on Twitter @TheReservePool, and check out the blogs and forums at www.thereservepool.com.

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