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The Ink Table Podcast Episode 1: "Origins of a Quest"

Show opening

Host introduction, quick chat

Quick introduction of ourselves and the podcast.

What makes our podcast different? 

(ex. We aren’t another group dedicated to deciphering what the current meta is. We gather around the ‘table’ to discuss our love of the game. The amazing art, the story the cards tell, and the unique/interesting decks that are both fun to build and play.)

 Thoughts on Shimmering Skies

Overall what was the big takeaways from this past set

  • What changes did we see in the meta

(The end of Ruby/Amythest?)

  • What was your “bring it to the table” card(s)

Like the one dish that your favorite relative always brings to the family get-togethers.

Card you enjoyed playing the most

Dylan’s Card: We Know the Way, Maleficent Formidable Queen

Preston’s Card: Elsa The Fifth Spirit, Genie Main Attraction

Excitement for Azurite Sea

What are the initial thoughts of the set

(How do the cards stack up to previous sets, what tags will we see more of [aliens, pirates, inventors], locations will matter more than ever)

Azurite Seas enchanted talk

  • Artwork thoughts?

Too many new cards revealed to discuss them all so we will pick a few of our favorites to discuss.

Dylan’s Cards: Moana Kakamora Leader, Captain Amelia Commander of the Legacy, Malificent’s Staff, & Basil Hypnotized Mouse

Preston’s Cards: Simba Pride Protector, Rafiki Ethereal Guide, John Silver Stern Captain, Alice Savvy Sailor

The Future of Lorcana

A few thoughts on ideas we would like to see implemented in future sets.

  • More cards with Certain tags

  • New ink color/colorless

  • Sidedeck

  • Seasonal integration built into sets

(card art matching holidays or season of released set/characters in sets timed with release of other Disney media)

Disney Trivia 

I will ask 5 Disney questions. You will get one point for a correct answer. If you answer incorrectly the other person has a chance to steal that point. At the end of the 5 questions we will tally the points and declare a winner. We will keep track of who wins by show.

Wrap up

Final thoughts or message.

Social Media Plug

Watch for more episodes to come

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