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228 episodes - English - Latest episode: 6 months ago - ★★★★★ - 91 ratingsA podcast devoted to bringing the world of Warhammer 40,000 to life on the tabletop.
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Episode 217 - Blood Ravens 1st Company Task Force & Sons of Medusa Ironstorm Spearhead
October 15, 2023 12:52 - 1 hour - 106 MBJason and Adam came up with fantasy Crusade armies using the new Space Marines Codex, exploring two different ways you can theme your Crusades. Jason put together an example of how you can build a force that represents one specific aspect of a diverse faction while Adam builds a force that represents the unique flavor of a Chapter with a distinct combat doctrine. Timestamps: Intro: 0:00:00 - 0:33:34 Oathsworn Campaigs: 0:33:34 - 0:59:02 Crusade Armies: 0:59:02 - 1:51:25 Outro: 1:51:25...
Episode 216: The Pre-Matrimonial Celebration
September 29, 2023 01:18 - 56 minutes - 51.4 MBThe fellas got together for real life to celebrate their friend, play Warhammer, and enjoy the finer things.
Episode 215 - The Battle for Bones
September 22, 2023 16:13 - 2 hours - 112 MBKendrick and Adam have been playing an ongoing campaign using the Leviathan supplement. They get together to discuss the goings-on of the campaign and to discuss the new Tyranids models and Codex. Thanks to Warhammer Community Team for providing the new models and Codex for discussion. Check out Administratum by GoonHammer: https://administratum.goonhammer.com/ Timestamps: Intro: 0:00:00 - 0:38:12 Crusade Forces: 0:38:12 - 1:12:41 Campaign Events: 1:12:41 - 1:41:48 The New Tyranids...
Episode 214 - Wrath of Magnus 10E Glow-Up
August 31, 2023 11:33 - 1 hour - 82.7 MBWe begin our adventure breathing new life into old supplements with the Wrath of Magnus. In this episode, we convert the missions and some special mission rules in that book for 10th edition. Timestamps Intro: 0:00:00 - 0:43:05 Wrath of Magnus 10E Glow-Up: 0:43:05 - 1:26:26 Outro: 1:26:26 - end
Episode 213 - The Fourth Tyrannic War
August 21, 2023 01:48 - 2 hours - 117 MBAfter a brief overview of the previous Tyrannic Wars, we discuss the details of the 4th and some of the old campaign rules for Tyranids. Timestamps: Intro: 0:00:00 - 0:53:33 4th Tyrannic War: 0:53:33 - 1:33:07 Old Tyranid Campaigns: 1:33:07 - 2:02:25 Outro: 2:02:25 to end
Episode 212 - Converting Your Crusade for 10th Edition
July 28, 2023 22:12 - 1 hour - 99.3 MBWe are certain we are all mature enough to actually adapt the Crusade rules in our Codexes for 10th edition without too much of a bother. I think you'll find, by our discussion, that it's a breeze and well worth it. Timestamps Intro: 0:00:00 - 0:52:40 Orks: 0:52:40 - 1:16:20 Thousand Sons: 1:16:20 - 1:39:45 Outro: 1:39:45 to end
Episode 211 - 10th Edition Roundtable
July 16, 2023 12:32 - 1 hour - 88.3 MBWith several games under our belt, we were joined by our local crew of Warhammer 40k enthusiasts to discuss the new edition.
Episode 210 - 10th Edition Chapter Approved and Crusade Battle Reports
June 24, 2023 04:12 - 2 hours - 129 MBIn this episode, Jason and Adam played a couple of quick Chapter Approved games to get a feel for 10th Edition. Adam also got together with Kendrick to play two Crusade games. Timestamps: Intro: 0:00:00 - 0:33:14 Thousand Sons vs Orks Chapter Approved Games: 1: 33:14 - 1:10:33 Tyranids vs Orks Crusade Games: 1:10:33 - 2:16:31 Outro: 2:16:31 - end
Episode 209 - 10th Edition on Crusade
June 03, 2023 10:00 - 2 hours - 143 MBShortly on the heels of our Episode 208 recording, we got together to discuss the new Crusade rules in 10th edition. We also quickly go over some of the differences in the new Core Rules. Timestamps: Intro: 0:00:00 - 0:24:11 New Core Rules: 0:24:11 - 1:21:28 10th Edition on Crusade: 1:21:28 - 2:29:59 Outro: 2:29:59 - end Cover artwork is 40k concept art by ukitakumuki.
Episode 208 - Incursion in Lucky Space Part 5: The Finale
May 29, 2023 23:25 - 1 hour - 88.5 MBWe're back after a turbulent May to chat about the final game in our Crusade campaign, Incursion in Lucky Space. The Rogue Traders' voidsmen attempt to shut down the ritual which threatens to innundate the Hubris of Saint Uther with a tide of neverborn foes. Timestamps: Intro: 0:00:00 - 0:37:05 Battle Report: 37:05 - 1:21:56 Narrative and Outro: 1:21:56 - end
Episode 207 - Arks of Omen 5: The Lion
April 24, 2023 23:20 - 2 hours - 131 MBIn this one, we delve into the lore of the most recent Arks of Omen book and investigate the new Boarding Actions Rules. We're also joined by John who introduced us to Epic! Timestamps: Intro: 0:00:00 - 0:36:25 Epic with John: 0:36:25 - 1:06:10 Arks of Omen 5, the lore: 1:06:10 - 1:48:31 Arks of Omen 5, boarding actions rules: 1:48:31 - 2:18:58 Outro: 2:18:58 - end
Episode 206 - Adepticon 2023
April 09, 2023 02:16 - 1 hour - 95.3 MBWe are joined by Mike to chat about our experiences at Adepticon 2023.
Episode 205 - Arks of Omen 4: Farsight
March 25, 2023 05:35 - 1 hour - 91.1 MBAfter chatting about our Adepticon prep, we discuss the details and some narrative possibilites for Boarding Actions in Arks of Omen 4 with multiplayer scenarios, as well as Manufactorum scenarios in White Dwarf. We also go over a quick rundown of the new lore. Timestamps: Intro and Adepticon chat: 0:00:00 - 0:36:10 Arks of Omen 4 in the Lore: 0:36:10 - 0:56:05 Arks of Omen 4 on Your Tabletop: 0:56:05 - 1:31:47 Outro: 1:31:47 - end
Episode 204 - Arks of Omen 3: Vashtorr
March 11, 2023 23:50 - 1 hour - 103 MBThis episode features a narrative battle report and some hot Hulk-on-Hulk action. Join us for our preview of Arks of Omen: Vashtorr. Timestamps: Intro: 0:00:00 - 0:35:25 Void the Ship Battle Report: 35:25 - 1:06:11 Vashtorr in the Lore: 1:06:11 - 1:28:36 Vashtorr on Your Tabletop 3: 1:28:36 - 1:47:18 Outro: 1:47:18 - end
Epiosde 203 - Arks of Omen 2: Angron
February 12, 2023 03:31 - 2 hours - 115 MBThe Arks of Omen series continues and we chat about the lore and new rules. Nick joined us about a narrative game we played with the new World Eaters! Timestamps: Intro: 0:00:00 - 0:34:02 Arks of Omen 2 in the Lore: 0:34:02 - 1:18:17 Arks of Omen 2 on Your Tabletop: 1:18:17 - 1:42:35 World Eaters Battle Report: 1:42:35 - 2:01:14 Outro: 2:01:14 - end
Episode 202 - Incursion in Lucky Space Part 4: Hull Breach
January 31, 2023 03:36 - 1 hour - 97.5 MBThe Votann in the employ of the Rogue Traders have recovered their shipmates who had been blown out into space from the flight deck. They re-enter the ship through the hole left by the Thousand Sons' boarding torpedo and immediately engage the enemy. During the discussion about our game, we talk in detail about our first experience using the new Boarding Actions rules. Timestamps: Intro: 0:00:00 - 0:43:44 Jason's favorite ad 0:47:46 - 47:56 Battle Report: 0:43:44 - end
Episode 201 - Arks of Omen 1: Abaddon
January 08, 2023 14:54 - 2 hours - 133 MBWe are finally able to talk about Arks of Omen 1: Abaddon. We're really excited to finally have a story focusing on the denizens of Imperium Noctis and even more excited for new rules for doing battles in enclosed spaces. We can't wait to incorporate these rules in our narrative games. Timestamps: Intro: 0:00:00 - 0:28:08 Arks of Omen 1 Abaddon Lore: 28:08 - 1:08:44 Boarding Actions: 1:08:44 - 2:18:44 Outro: 2:18:44 - end
Episode 200 - Bicentennial S*** Show
December 30, 2022 01:35 - 3 hours - 208 MBIn this 3-segment monster episode, we first chatted with the guys about our regular bad movie nights, then were joined by Da REAL Goff Rokker to chat about the band's great works, then sat with Brian and Eric to talk about 2022. Da Goff Rokkerz: https://www.youtube.com/@DeadShootyProduction https://www.facebook.com/deadshooty Lost to the Nails Podcast: https://losttothenailspodcast.libsyn.com/ Timestamps: Intro: 0:00:00 - 0:25:52 Bad Movie Roundtable: 0:25:52 - 1:29:30 Goff Rokk...
Episode 199 - Incursion in Lucky Space Part 3: Forward Battery
December 20, 2022 02:35 - 1 hour - 88 MBWe got together to play a quick narrative Zone Mortalis battle. In this installment of the Incursion in Lucky Space, the Ratlings attempted to thwart the Changeling from taking control of The Hubris of Saint Uther's forward weapons battery. Timestamps: Intro: 0:00:00 - 0:49:25 Story Time: 0:49:25 - 1:01:16 Battle Report: 1:01:16 - 1:31:57 Outro: 1:31:57 to end
Episode 198 - Astra Militarum on Crusade
November 18, 2022 12:52 - 2 hours - 143 MBThe new Astra Militarum Codex is here! As narrative players, we use the Astra Militarum as a versatile force to represent a number of concepts, so this is an important one for many of us. In this episode, we looked at the Crusade content in the book as well as a few of the key changes. Timestamps Intro: 0:00:00 - 0:43:02 Lore and rules changes: 43:02 - 1:53:40 Crusade: 1:53:40 - 2:29:11 Outro: 2:29:11 - end
Episode 197 - Incursion in Lucky Space Part 2: Hangar Bay Control
October 31, 2022 01:53 - 1 hour - 105 MBThe Rogue Trader's Leagues of Votann allies respond to the presence of the daemonic incursion as it spreads to the ship's hangar bay. Will the Tzeentch Sorcerer be able to establish a beach-head here or will the Kin be able to fend them off? What will the consequences be for both sides of the conflict? Listen and find out. Timestamps: Intro: 0:00:00 - 0:35:53 Battle report: 0:35:53 - 1:32:42 Story time: 1:32:42 - 1:48:02 Outro: 1:48:02 - end Check out Administratum by Goonhammer: h...
Episode 196 - Incursion in Lucky Space Part 1: Interdiction
October 16, 2022 15:39 - 2 hours - 112 MBOur first game of our Zone Mortalis campaign, Incursion in Lucky Space, kicks off. In this battle report, the Daemons of Tzeentch led by their sorcerous master have knocked out the void shields and the gellar field of the Rogue Trader vessel, Hubris of Saint Uther. As such, the ship is becalmed in realspace while the enemy invades their middens. Can the small force of Voidsmen hold the Neverborn back? Timestamps: Intro: 0:00:00 - 0:35:37 Story Time: 0:35:37 - 0:54:03 Battle Report: :054...
Episode 195 - The Rise of the Kin
September 17, 2022 09:00 - 4 hours - 222 MBIt's not every day that a release like the Leagues of Votann comes around. For this reason, we've put together a massive cover-to-cover look at this new faction with discussion on the lore, models, rules, and Crusade content. Timestamps: Intro: 0:00:00 - 0:26:45 Kin Lore: 26:45 - 1:45:39 Leagues of Votann Rules: 1:45:39 - 3:23:49 Leagues of Votann on Crusade: 3:23:49 - 3:58:20 Outro: 3:58:20 - end
Episode 194 - Chaos Daemons on Crusade
August 31, 2022 14:04 - 2 hours - 149 MBJason's daemon army gets a much-needed narrative update and we discuss these fun, new rules at great length in this chonky episode. Timestamps: Intro: 0:00:00 - 0:51:55 Chaos Daemons changes: 0:51:55 - 1:47:19 Chaos Daemons on Crusade: 1:47:19 - 2:37:24 Outro: 2:37:24 to end
Episode 193 - Wait. Am I in a Chaos Cult?
July 30, 2022 09:00 - 2 hours - 132 MBThe title is somewhat misleading. This is just an episode about Chaos Cults, how they're formed, who leads them, how they operate, and how they are represented on the tabletop. Content warning: psychological coercion and various related topics. Timestamps: Intro: 0:00:00 - 0:29:19 Chaos Cults in the lore: 0:29:19 - 1:28:36 Chaos Cults on your tabletop: 1:28:36 - 2:19:44 Outro: 2:29:44 - end
Episode 192 - Horus Heresy 2.0
July 25, 2022 00:27 - 2 hours - 155 MBIn this wet, hot Heresy Summer, Adam and Jason got together to play Heresy Zone Mortalis. Also, Adam hosted a heresy day at his house with some familar friends, so they all got together for a chat about the new rules. Timestamps: Intro: 0:00:00 - 0:42:28 Thousand Sons vs. Iron Warriors Zone Mortalis game 0:42:28 - 1:19:13 Horus Heresy 2.0 discussion: 1:19:13 - 2:42:15 Outro: 2:42:15 - end
Episode 191 - Rift War & Thousand Sons on Crusade
June 29, 2022 10:42 - 4 hours - 223 MBIn this episode which can only be categorized as "super chonk", we delve into the Rift War supplement and chat about Thousand Sons on Crusade. We also have a discussion with Tony from the Narrative Wargamer podcast about the successful Crucible of War event he put on recently. Timestamps: Intro: 0:00:00 - 0:59:06 Crucible of War interview: 0:59:06 - 1:41:33 Rift War lore: 1:414:33 - 2:18:24 Rift War campaign: 2:18:24 - 2:54:30 Rift War and Thousand Sons rules: 2:54:30 - 3:57:36 ...
Episode 190 - May All Your Wounds Be Mortal
June 12, 2022 17:21 - 1 hour - 106 MBWe played a game wrapping up our Wars of Faith Crusade. The Thousand Sons make a final push to claim the source of the Orks' incredible psychic power. Timestamps: Intro: 0:00:00 - 0:45:58 Battle Report: 0:45:58 - 1:50:24 Outro: 1:50:24 - end
Episode 189 - Knight Salinity
May 28, 2022 10:36 - 2 hours - 164 MBWe were joined by Bob, long-time Chaos Knights player, to talk about both of the new Knights Codexes. This one has a bit of a higher salt and comp talk than usual. Timestamps: Intro: 0:00:00 - 0:39:40 Knights Talk 0:39:40 - 2:16:54 Knights Crusade Talk: 2:16:54 - 2:50:16 Outro: 2:50:16 - end
Episode 188 - Tyranids Get Takeout
May 14, 2022 00:38 - 2 hours - 120 MBAdam and Jason have been busy beavers, but here's your episode! Since Crusade is so intertwined with the intricate rules in the new Codexes, we also briefly went over the main rules section. Timestamps Intro: 00:00:00 - 0:37:04 Segment 1: 37:04 - 1:24:33 segment 2: 1:24:33 - 2:06:55 outro: 2:06:55 - end
Episode 187 - Fanatical Rampage
April 24, 2022 12:33 - 2 hours - 129 MBThe Thousand Sons must resort to a more direct approach against the Ork infestation. The sorcerer, flanked by a powerful daemonic entity and an ancient dreadnought, drive forward through the Orks' place of power to find the source of their power.
Episode 186 - Adepticon 2022 Special
March 29, 2022 19:09 - 1 hour - 164 MBAt Adepticon 2022, we met up with some good friends, had some great games, made terrible dietary and self-care choices, bought some cool stuff, had some incredible experiences, and recorded a podcast about it.
Episode 185 - Vigilus Alone
March 19, 2022 18:25 - 2 hours - 144 MBWe were joined by Eric from the Variance Hammer blog and Lost to the Nails podcast to discuss the Lore and Crusade content from the new Vigilus Alone campaign book. Timestamps: Intro 0:00:00 - 0:40:59 In the Lore: 0:40:59 - 1:15:54 On Your Tabletop: 1:15:54 - 2:31:59 Outro: 2:32:59 - end
Episode 184 - Battle Report - Wars of Faith
February 28, 2022 18:26 - 3 hours - 180 MBIn this hefty episode we were joined by Narrative Wargamer, Tony, to talk about his narrative event, the Crucible of War. We also had and Chris from Captain Morgan's Librarius on to talk about the return of his show. After that, we played a scenario from the new Wars of Faith Crusade Mission Pack. Crucible of War Event Page https://www.tabletopevents.co.uk/events-one/crucible-of-war The Narrative Wargamer podcast: https://narrativewargamer.podbean.com/ Captain Morgan's Librarius podca...
Episode 183 - Custodes on Crusade
February 03, 2022 13:18 - 2 hours - 164 MBIn this hefty episode, we were joined by Independent Custodes Correspondent, Thom, to talk about the Talons of the Emperor. As usual, we cover all the Crusade content, but we also talked about thematic uses of the army rules as well. Timestamps: Intro: 0:00:00 - 0:57:49 Custodes army rules: 0:57:49 - 2:06:10 Custodes crusade rules: 2:06:10 - 2:54:24 Outro: 2:54:24 - 2:59:51
Episode 182 - Battle Report - Unexpected Foes
January 26, 2022 23:04 - 1 hour - 90.8 MBThe Thousand Sons have been plumbing the depths of an abandoned bastion, seeking out the true source of the Orks' power. Their scrying has been on the lookout for a greenskin ambush, but they are caught off guard by the arrival of both Ordo Xenos and Ordo Hereticus Inquisitors. Aggressors: Inquisition vs. Thousand Sons Scenario: Planetary Assault Source: Crusade Mission Pack - Containment Timestamps: Intro: 0:00:00 - 0:29:56 Planetary Assault Battle Report: 0:29:56 to end.
Episode 181 - Imperial Agents on Crusade
January 15, 2022 12:26 - 2 hours - 150 MBWe decided it was high time we explored the existing rules content available for playing the Inquisition and Rogue Traders in Crusade games. We also came up with some additional Crusade rules for the Inquisition for you to enjoy. https://mastersoftheforge.com/on-your-tabletop/inquisition-crusade Timestamps: Intro: 0:00:00 - 0:43:12 Rogue Traders: 0:43:12 - 1:40:04 Inquisition: 1:40:04 - 2:34:52 Outro: 2:34:52 - end
Episode 180 - Thousand Sons Turn Out the Lights
December 31, 2021 01:49 - 1 hour - 92.6 MBA Thousand Sons Sorcerer has learned of a strange Ork warband which has been disrupting the Warp in their territory. Jason and Adam review the Thousand Sons and Orks Crusade rules by playing the Turn Out the Lights from the Amidst the Ashes Mission Pack. Timestamps: Intro: 0:00:00 - 0:51:40 Game discussion: 0:51:40 - 1:29:03 Outro/Fifth turn discussion: 1:29:03 to end
Episode 179 - Orks on Crusade
December 22, 2021 01:10 - 1 hour - 110 MBBetter late than never, we've finally got some Crusade games in with the new Orks! As such, in this episode, we're talking about the current 9th edition Orks content with the usual focus on Crusade materials. Timestamps: Intro: 0:00:00 - 0:30:39 Orks Army Rules: 0:30:39 - 1:21:08 Orks Crusade Rules:1:21:08 - 1:43:50 Outro: 1:43:50 - end
Episode 178 - Critical Mass
November 30, 2021 14:28 - 1 hour - 105 MBThe Crusade content continues to pour from Games Workshop much to the delight of your hosts. In this one, Adam and Jason talk about the lore and campaign content in Warzone Octarius Book 2: Critical Mass. Timestamps Intro: 0 - 0:42:45 Critical Mass - Lore: 0:42:45 - 1:13:57 Critical Mass - Campaign Rules: 1:13:57 - 1:49:09 Outro 1:49:09 - end
Episode 177 - Containment and Catastrophe
November 15, 2021 18:55 - 2 hours - 137 MBThe last two Crusade mission packs GW has released have been for two completely different ways to play Narratively and we decided it was important to go over these new rules and missions. Timestamps: Intro: 0:00:00 - 0:26:08 Containment: 0:26:08 - 1:17:01 Catastrophe: 1:17:01 - 1:58:17 Outro: 1:58:17 - end
Episode 176 - Warzone Octarius
October 28, 2021 01:02 - 2 hours - 113 MBWe are pleased to be able to take the time to pore over the lore and the rules for the new Warzone Octarius: Book 1 - Rising Tide supplement while also delving a little deeper into the region's history than we have previously. Timestamps: Intro: 0:00:00 - 26:08 Octarius in the Lore: 0:26:08 - 1:17:01 Octarius Campaign Setting: 1:17:01 - 1:58:17 Outro: 1:58:17 - end
Episode 175 - Quartered Successors
October 17, 2021 12:20 - 2 hours - 113 MBWe know that folks like discussing Successor Chapters and it has been a while since we talked about a fresh batch. In this episode, we chose to use an excessively arbitrary method of picking the chapters for our topic. Oddly enough, this provided some decent contrast in philosophy and combat doctrine. We also discuss how we thought these Chapters would be best represented on the tabletop. Timestamps Intro: 0:00:00 - 0:36:43 Brazen Claws, Angels of Defiance, Howling Griffons: 0:36:43 - 1...
Episode 174 - Catching Up with the MoFos
September 27, 2021 12:17 - 1 hour - 66.8 MBAs is quite often this time of year, we were quite busy. Still, we were able to get together to chat life, hobby progress, games, and Warhammer.
Episode 173 - Forge World Ossuary
September 19, 2021 12:44 - 2 hours - 134 MBTech Priest Manipulus Mark has joined us to tell us about the lovingly-crafted narrative for his Forge World. This includes a narrative for both his Adeptus Mechanicus force and their Knight allies. Timestamps: Intro: 0:00:00 - 1:03:18 Forge World Ossuary: 1:03:18 - 1:53:21 Knight House Sheol: 1:53:21 - 2:22:07 Outro: 2:22:07 - end
Episode 172 - Kill Team 2021
August 27, 2021 04:07 - 2 hours - 142 MBJason has been playing the new Kill Team and we got together to talk about the new campaign rules. We also talked a bit about Warhammer+ and bring you Phil's review on the new Death Korps models. Timestamps Intro: 0:00:00 - 0:42:24 Campaign Rules: 42:24 - 1:55:11 Missions: 1:55:11 - 2:29:28 Outro: 2:29:28 - end
Episode 171 - Fire Amidst the Ashes
August 18, 2021 17:58 - 2 hours - 157 MBWe have read through the second wave of Warzone Charadon lore and the Crusade rules and in this episode we cover both. Look to other podcasts or future episodes of our show for coverage on the other supplemental rules and missions. We also had an interview with Chris Morgan about his new Narrative-themed 40k podcast. Timestamps: Intro: 0 - 51:20 Book of Fire Lore: 51:20 - 1:43:19 Book of Fire & Amidst the Ashes Crusade Rules: 1:43:19 - 2:20:18 Interview with Chris Morgan: 2:20:18 - 2:4...
Episode 170 - Mark's Warhounds
July 31, 2021 11:58 - 2 hours - 111 MBMark joins us to discuss the lore, hobby, and rules of his Primaris Warhounds army. Mark's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/coldfusion32/ Timestamps: Intro: 0:00:00 - 0:45:48 Mark's Warhounds: 0:45:48 - 1:54:09 Outro: 1:54:09 - end
Episode 169 - One Sixty Niiiice
July 14, 2021 20:27 - 1 hour - 102 MBWelcome to the annual $#!t show production of Masters of the Forge. This time we are joined by Brian, Carl, and Eric to talk about stuff that's on our minds. This episode is explicit.
Episode 168 - Faith and Iron on Crusade
July 01, 2021 00:25 - 2 hours - 117 MBIf you're interested in running a Warhammer 40k army that worships one of the two main interpretations of the Emperor's divinity, this is the episode for you! In this one, we discuss the Crusade content for the Adeptus Mechanicus and the Adepta Sororitas. Jason says he apologizes because "I suspect that my gain was too low on the H6." Timestamps: Intro: 0:00:00 - 0:53:35 Adepta Sororitas on Crusade: 0:53:35 - 1:36:27 Adeptus Mechanicus on Crusade: 1:36:27 - 2:02:12 Outro: 2:02:12 to ...