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228 episodes - English - Latest episode: 7 months ago - ★★★★★ - 91 ratingsA podcast devoted to bringing the world of Warhammer 40,000 to life on the tabletop.
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Episode 167 - STC Apotheosis and AoS 3
June 17, 2021 11:26 - 2 hours - 156 MBWe've got a real crunchy barn-burner this episode with some rules for crafting custom 40k Characters. We also chat about the new edition Age of Sigmar including Path to Glory and gameplay feedback from Dave, Kendrick, and Tucker. STC Apotheosis on Your Tabletop: https://mastersoftheforge.com/on-your-tabletop/stc-apotheosis Timestamps: Intro: 0:00:00 - 0:57:33 STC Apotheosis: 0:57:33 - 1:39:47 AoS Path to Glory: 1:39:47 - 2:05:32 Dave & Adam's game chat: 2:05:32 - 2:29:11 Tucker & K...
Episode 166 - Deacon of Wounds
May 29, 2021 18:37 - 1 hour - 89.4 MBOur saturation of all things fecund and vile continues with some Black Library content this time. We were lucky enough to be joined by author, David Annandale to chat about his Warhammer Horror novel, Deacon of Wounds. We discussed the novel itself, of course, but also Warhammer Horror and writing in general. Deacon of Wounds on Black Library: https://www.blacklibrary.com/warhammer-horror/the-deacon-of-wounds-ebook-2020.html Timestamps: Intro: 0:00:00 - 0:33:10 Interview: 0:33:10 - 1...
Episode 165 - The Dead Men and the Ferric Hosts
May 19, 2021 00:36 - 2 hours - 152 MBIn this packed episode, we chat with Jon about the narrative for his Death Guard army, the Dead Men. We've also come up with some custom rules to go with the theme of his army including a vehicle-heavy army of renown and a narrative mission. We (Jon and Adam) also played a game and recorded a short battle report using the narrative scenario we came up with to pit his Death Guard versus Adam commanding some Grey Knights. Timestamps: Intro: 0:00:00 - 59:07 The Dead Men: 0:59:07 - 1:44:24 ...
Episode 164 - Plague Purge Deconstructed
April 27, 2021 18:34 - 3 hours - 171 MBWe have taken the time to pull apart the Plague Purge Crusade Mission Pack into its constituent parts and discuss them in detail. We'll be using this information to help us build custom missions and give advice in the future. Timestamps: Intro: 0:00:00 - 0:42:11 Crusade Rules: 42:11 - 1:12:49 Mission Objectives and Combat Patrol: 1:12:49 - 1:57:25 Incursion, Strike Force, and Onslaught: 1:57:25 - 3:01:01 Outro: 3:01:01 - end
Episode 163 - Drukhari on Crusade
April 12, 2021 00:14 - 2 hours - 120 MBWe were joined in this one by Brian from the Splintermind podcast to discuss the new Crusade content for Drukhari. Timestamps: Intro: 0 - 49:11 Drukhari on Crusade: 49:11 - 2:03:51 Outro: 2:03:51 - end
Episode 162 - War Zone Charadon Act I
March 30, 2021 12:05 - 3 hours - 207 MBWe go from guarded yet hopeful to punchy yet relieved in this monster 4 hour-ish episode. In this one, we discuss the lore and Crusade content for War Zone Charadon Act I: The Book of Rust and the accompanying White Dwarf Issues 460, 461, and 462. Intro: 0:00:00 - 0:39:18 Lore: 39:18 - 2:29:16 Crusade Rules: 2:29:16 - 3:39:21 Outro: 3:39:21 - end
Episode 161 - Jed's Hive Fleet & Gallows Humor
March 14, 2021 15:57 - 1 hour - 93.2 MBWe were joined in this episode by Jedidiah to chat about the custom lore he devised for his Tyranids: Hive Fleet Aboleth. Intro: 0:00:00 - 0:48:16 Hive Fleet Aboleth: 0:48:16 - 1:31:45 Outro: 1:31:45 - end
Episode 160 - The Lion and the Wolf
February 28, 2021 18:12 - 2 hours - 143 MBWith the new Dark Angels Codex having just been released, we decided to delve not only into the Crusade content therein, but also take a more detailed dive into the relationship between the Unforgiven and the Space Wolves. Timestamps: Intro: 0:00:00 - 0:28:17 The Lion and the Wolf: 0:28:17 - 1:10:45 Dark Angels on Crusade 1:10:45 - 2:31:58 Outro: 2:31:58 to end
Episode 159 - Ben's Cortex Hive Crusading Force
February 14, 2021 17:58 - 2 hours - 110 MBWe were lucky to be joined by Ben to hear about his Chaos warband, a rag-tag group of ne'er-do-wells from the aptly named Cortex Hive. We talk about the lore, Crusade list, and hobby for this imaginative force. Timestamps: Intro: 0:00:00 - 0:40:07 Ben's Crusade Force: 0:40:07 - 1:51:23 Outro: 1:151:23 - end
Episode 158 - The Fall of Shadowbrink
January 31, 2021 20:51 - 1 hour - 102 MBDetailed examples of conflicts which feature two non-human factions aren't very common. The story of the Fall of Shadowbrink comes from the 6th edition Tyranids codex and pits Hive Fleet Leviathan versus an alliance of Chaos Daemons. In this episode, we chat about the lore and playing it out on your tabletop with a 4-game narrative. Desperate Charge Crusade mission: https://mastersoftheforge.com/on-your-tabletop/desperate-charge
Episode 157 - Blood Angels on Crusade
January 18, 2021 04:25 - 3 hours - 217 MBWe were joined by long-time Blood Angels enthusiast, John, to discuss how the lore and rules of the Blood Angels have evolved in the new Codex. We also discussed the Crusade rules and, of course, generated some pretty sweet names in this monster episode. Timestamps: Intro: 0:00:00 - 0:33:58 Background Evolution: 0:33:58 - 1:42:18 Rules Evolution: 1:42:18 - 3:28:21 Crusade: 3:28:21 - 3:51:20 Outro and Name Generation: 3:51:20 - end
Episode 156 - Escape from Outpost 2020
December 28, 2020 23:14 - 2 hours - 122 MBWe're ready for the hellscape of the 2nd decade of M3 to be a memory and we want nothing more than to look to the future with hope and determination. In this episode we talk about our hobby progress as always and briefly go over the third installment of Flashpoint Argovon. For our main content, we've got a Crusade game featuring Jason's Tzeentch forces assaulting a small underground Imperial outpost and a discussion of our intentions and dreams for 2021 including contributions from our comm...
Episode 155 - Flashpoints
December 20, 2020 15:39 - 2 hours - 132 MBThe end is nigh and it's time to start planning your gaming in 2021. If you've got a big group of folks with whom you play, why not try out Flashpoints? We delve into the first two installments of the 3-part Flashpoint Argovon from White Dwarfs 457 and 458. Timestamps: Intro: 0:00:00 - 0:39:46 Episode: 0:39:46 - end
Episode 154 - Crusade of the Vlka Fenryka
November 26, 2020 03:52 - 2 hours - 139 MBIn this episode, we finally get around to chatting in detail about the new Codex layout and faction-specific Crusade materials. We also look at the evolution of the recent Space Wolf lore. Don't forget to check out our previous episodes if you want more details about the Space Wolves. Timestamps: Intro: 0:00:00 - 28:05 Segment 1: 0:28:05 - 1:02:41 Segment 2: 1:02:41 - 2:26:22 Outro: 2:26:22 to end
Episode 153 - Brutal Kunnin
November 13, 2020 13:47 - 2 hours - 117 MBWe couldn't help but take the opportunity gush over how much we loved Mike Brooks' fun and well-received novel, Brutal Kunnin. We also bring you a battle report from our Crusade campaign and some new rules for Squigs. Check out the novel on the Black Library site. Download the Squigherd rules. Timestamps: Intro: 0:00:00 - 0:35:02 Campaign Report: 0:35:02 - 1:02:44 Squigherd on your Tabletop: 1:02:44 - 1:21:36 Interview with Mike Brooks: 1:21:36 - 2:03:54 Outro: 2:03:54 - end
Episode 152 - Snakebites
October 26, 2020 12:11 - 1 hour - 90.1 MBThe Snakebites are a surprisingly nuanced Ork clan which might be a great deal more important to the kultur than you might think. In this episode we discuss this fascinating clan in the lore, on the tabletop, and in the hobby. Timestamps: 0:00:00 - 0:22:05 -- Intro 0:22:05 - 0:59:42 -- Snakebites in the Lore 0:59:42 - 1:33:11 -- Snakebites on Your Tabletop and in the Hobby 1:33:11 - end -- Outro Get in Touch With Us Email Facebook Twitter Rate us on iTunes Check Out T...
Episode 151 - Indomitus with Gav Thorpe
October 12, 2020 01:17 - 2 hours - 137 MBIn addition to the usual shenanigans, we are joined by Gav Thorpe to discuss his novel, Indomitus. Prior to that, we talk about the Crusade game they played using a scenario from the Beyond the Veil mission pack. We also have a custom scenario designed to help players learn 9th edition that we was inspired by a game played by Matt from the Adeptus Terra Podcast. Download the 9th Edition Learning Mission: https://mastersoftheforge.com/on-your-tabletop/9th-edition-learning-mission
Episode 150 - The Sasquatch Centennial S*** Show
September 26, 2020 20:14 - 1 hour - 80.9 MBAdam and Jason are joined by Matt along with Sam and Carl for a friendly and casual discussion about our sesquicentennial milestone, the current state of Warhammer, and the community. Get in Touch With Us Email Facebook Twitter Rate us on iTunes Check Out These Other Great Content Producers Tabletop Campaign Repo The Adeptus Terra Podcast Splintermind: the Aeldari Podcast NGC 40k Podcast The Independent Characters Affiliations Freebooter's Network Geek Nation Tours ...
Prototypes Episode 9 - Beyond the Veil
September 26, 2020 09:00 - 13 minutes - 10.4 MBAdam, Quinn, and Scout jump in for a quick review of the new Beyond the Veil Crusade Mission Pack.
Episode 149 - Theatres of War
September 07, 2020 11:30 - 2 hours - 157 MBThe Psychic Awakening: Pariah supplement included several updated Theatres of War intended for use in your Narrative Play games of 40k. In this episode we discuss those and also come up with some new ones for you to use in your games. Please visit http://mastersoftheforge.com to download the On Yourr Tabletop rules for this episode. Timestamps: intro: 0 - 34:08 segment 1: 34:08 - 2:04:25 segment 2: 2:04:25 - 02:45:45 outro: 02:45:45 - end
Episode 148 - Psychic Awakening - Pariah
August 17, 2020 02:40 - 2 hours - 127 MBJason and Adam got together to jaw in detail about the lore of Psychic Awakening: Pariah and the Inquisition rules found within. Of course, there's plenty of time committed to shenanigans and a d66 table. Timings: Intro: 00:00:00 - 00:34:51 In the Lore: 34:51 - 1:29:37 On Your Tabletop: 1:29:37 - 2:14:15 Outro: 2:14:15 - end Be sure to check out lots of cool narrative content on the Tabletop Campaign Repository Please listen to these other great podcasts: Splintermind: An Aeldari Po...
Episode 148 Psychic Awakening - Pariah
August 17, 2020 02:40 - 2 hours - 127 MBJason and Adam got together to jaw in detail about the lore of Psychic Awakening: Pariah and the Inquisition rules found within. Of course, there's plenty of time committed to shenanigans and a d66 table. Timings: Intro: 00:00:00 - 00:34:51 In the Lore: 34:51 - 1:29:37 On Your Tabletop: 1:29:37 - 2:14:15 Outro: 2:14:15 - end Be sure to check out lots of cool narrative content on the Tabletop Campaign Repository Please listen to these other great podcasts: Splintermind: An Aeldari Po...
Episode 147 - Engine War of the Spider
August 03, 2020 03:50 - 2 hours - 151 MBJason and Adam are back to their Current Events reporting to discuss the happenings of the Psychic Awakening: Engine War and War of the Spider. They also touch on the lore behind the new units presented in these books and also take the time to generate a few names from a number of d66 tables. Download Now: Timings: Intro: 00:00:00 - 00:45:13 Engine War: 00:45:13 - 02:04:26 War of the Spider: 02:04:26 - 02:39:40 Outro: 02:39:40 - end Astropathic Communiqué: Tabletop Campaign Reposito...
Episode 146 - The Awakened - An Introduction to Crusade
July 13, 2020 02:55 - 3 hours - 214 MBAdam and Jason waited a bit to chat Crusade so they could get a few games in first. They are joined by Brian for a bit to go over the rules and then they go into the games themselves. Timings: Intro: 0:00:00 - 26:39 Crusade: 0:26:39 - 1:57:50 The Awakened Campaign discussion: 1:57:50 - 2:12:52 The Awakened Campaign playthrough: 2:12:52 - 3:45:07 Outro: 3:45:07 - end Download the On Your Tabletop content for this episode: http://mastersoftheforge.com/the_awakened/ Please listen to t...
Episode 145 - Indomitus 9th Edition Preview Flash-isode
July 03, 2020 03:43 - 1 hour - 255 MBAdam and Jason were lucky enough to get a preview copy of the new Indomitus boxed set from Games Workshop's Community Team. Due to rules leaks, we put together a quick response episode for today and will be going more in-depth for Episode 146 which will include play-throughs using the new Crusade system! In this episode, we discuss some of the new lore, the units (their role and some of their rules), some of the rules changes for the game itself, the new terrain rules, and we skim over Cru...
Episode 144 - Brotherhood of the Round Table & Psychic Awakening Fiction Part 2
June 29, 2020 00:13 - 2 hours - 140 MBAdam and Jason sat together with Zane to chat about his Grey Knights lore, then they discussed the second half of the new Psychic Awakening fiction from Warhammer Community. Timings: Intro: 0:00:00 - 0:44:15 Brotherhood of the Round Table: 0:44:15 - 1:22:32 Psychic Awakening Fiction - Saga of the Beast to Pariah: 1:22:32 - 2:28:07 outro: 2:28:07 - 2:33:37
Episode 144 - Brotherhood of the Round Table & Psychic Awakening Fiction Part 2
June 29, 2020 00:13 - 2 hours - 140 MBAdam and Jason sat together with Zane to chat about his Grey Knights lore, then they discussed the second half of the new Psychic Awakening fiction from Warhammer Community. Timings: Intro: 0:00:00 - 0:44:15 Brotherhood of the Round Table: 0:44:15 - 1:22:32 Psychic Awakening Fiction - Saga of the Beast to Pariah: 1:22:32 - 2:28:07 outro: 2:28:07 - 2:33:37
Episode 143 - Altar of War - Scraping by in Kryptman's Folly
June 07, 2020 12:14 - 1 hour - 95.4 MBAdam and Jason got together to play a game on Tabletop Simulator. Jason brought a representation of his Speed Freaks army and Adam put together an army of Tyranids that he's been considering collecting. As such, they figured it'd be cool to do a scenario reflecting the events in the Octavius Cluster. Opening audio by Toby Longworth https://twitter.com/Tobylongworth/status/1269318432949927938
Episode 142 - Psychic Awakening Fiction Part 1
May 25, 2020 00:23 - 1 hour - 97.4 MBJason and Adam got together recently to have a few drinks and chat about the first half of the free fiction that Games Workshop provided free of charge to accompany the Psychic Awakening.
Episode 141 - A Player's Canon: The Machine Empire
May 12, 2020 00:57 - 1 hour - 81.5 MBMark has put together a whimsical and thoughtful narrative for his Necrons which he shared with us in this episode. Intro: 0 - 36:06 Segment 1: 36:06 - 56:47 Segment 2: 56:47 - 1:22:43 Outro: 1:22:43 - end.
Episode 140 - Health Care in Warhammer 40k
April 28, 2020 00:34 - 2 hours - 124 MBAs a special thank you to all those on the front lines of the COVID19 epidemic, we present an episode featuring the lore of health care in 40k. We also have a few ideas about how to use this info in games and, as usual, discuss our hobby progress. Art by Lewis Jones Timings: Intro - 0 - 57:27 Segment - 57:27 - 2:10:07 Outro - 2:10:07 - end
Episode 139 - Be Sure to Drink Your Quarantine
April 12, 2020 12:33 - 1 hour - 79.9 MBJason and Adam have been really busy with their Quarantine duties, but also busy with hobby progress and community interaction.
Episode 138 - Adepticon 2020 Exhibitors
March 20, 2020 23:25 - 2 hours - 163 MBJason and Adam got together to research and chat about the Exhibitors who were supposed to attend Adepticon 2020. Listen in on this exchange to hear us ooh and aah over all the stuff we're sad we missed. You can also support these vendors by going to their online stores and buying stuff. At the end of the episode, we promised to paste all the vendor information in the show notes, but since recording, Adepticon put out a comprehensive list with links. https://www.adepticon.org/adepticon-20...
Episode 137 - Fleshing Out our Drukhari and Thousand Sons Lore
March 09, 2020 00:39 - 1 hour - 106 MBFor this episode, Adam does a story time for his new Drukhari army and Jason fleshes out the background for his Thousand Sons.
Episode 136 - Repentance on Your Tabletop
February 23, 2020 22:03 - 1 hour - 108 MBJason and Adam continue their discussion on Repentance in 40k by describing some of the units which best reflect this concept followed by a unique scenario featuring these units. Prior to that, they have a brief discussion on the new lore in Psychic Awakening: the Greater Good. Download the custom rules for this scenario: http://mastersoftheforge.com/repentance-on-your-tabletop/
Episode 135 - Repentance in the Lore
February 09, 2020 10:00 - 1 hour - 97.5 MBAdam and Jason are back after another fortnight for a fun, fact-filled fracas featuring some furious, flagellant friends of the forty-first millennium. Penitent Engines, Repentia, Penal Legion and more!
Episode 134 - A Come to the Emperor Moment
January 28, 2020 04:39 - 1 hour - 78.5 MBAdam and Jason get together, catch up, and plot a course forward for Masters of the Forge. Please listen to these other great podcasts: NGC 40k: https://ngc40k.com/ The Adeptus Terra Podcast https://theadeptusterrapodcast.podbean.com The Splintermind Podcast http://splintermind.libsyn.com/ Also check out: Chapter Approved 2019 https://www.games-workshop.com/en-US/Chapter-Approved-2019-EN Upstate Honor Guard Facebook Page https://www.facebook.com/upstatehonorguard/events Don’t forg...
Masters of the Forge Episode 133 - Narrative Overview of Chapter Approved 2019
December 16, 2019 11:56 - 2 hours - 123 MBChapter Approved ain't just points, y'all! Jason and Adam explored the trove of narrative possibilities for the rules and articles presented in this year's Chapter Approved.
Masters of the Forge Episode 132 - Psychic Awakening Parts 1 & 2
November 24, 2019 04:49 - 2 hours - 142 MBAdam and Jason go over the lore for the first two books in the Psychic Awakening Campaign by Games Workshop. They also go over some of the rules and discuss their narrative veracity. Listen Now: Timestamps: Intro: 00:00:00 – 00:36:06 In the Lore: Phoenix Rising: 00:36:06 – 01:17:21 In the Lore: Faith & Fury: 1:17:21 – 1:39:53 On Your Tabletop: 1:39:53 – 2:25:16 Outro: 2:25:16 – end Please listen to these other great podcasts: The Adeptus Terra Podcast https://theadeptusterrapod...
Masters of the Forge Episode 131 - Drukhari in Campaigns
October 27, 2019 13:26 - 2 hours - 154 MBAdam and Jason are joined by Brian of the Splintermind podcast to discuss how to weave your Drukhari army into campaigns and narrative play in general.
Masters of the Forge Prototypes - Episode 008 - Raven Guard and Iron Hands
September 14, 2019 10:00 - 36 minutes - 32.9 MBAdam and Jason meet to briefly discuss the evocative new Raven Guard and Iron Hands supplements.
Masters of the Forge Episode 130 - Blood Ravens and Selecting Chapter Tactics
September 08, 2019 12:06 - 2 hours - 139 MBAdam and Jason are back to discuss the lore of the Blood Ravens. Then, they chat about the different Chapter Tactics available for Successor Chapters in the new Space Marines Codex.
Masters of the Forge Prototypes - Episode 007 - Space Marines 2019
August 09, 2019 23:00 - 17 minutes - 14.4 MBAdam and Mike get together to chat about the brand new Space Marines codex as well as the new supplements that came out along with it. Please give us a nice rating on iTunes https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/masters-forge-warhammer-40k/id862907899 Check out our Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/mastersoftheforge Follow us on Twitter https://twitter.com/MastersOfForge And check out our blog http://mastersoftheforge.com/ Please Check out our NPC Podcasting Allies: The A...
Masters of the Forge Episode 129 - Participating in Narrative Campaigns
July 19, 2019 01:32 - 1 hour - 106 MBAdam and Jason chat about participating in and running narrative campaigns. They relate their discussion to previous campaigns they've engaged in and also the new Independent Characters Somnium Stars campaign.
Masters of the Forge Episode 128 - Altar of War: Apocalyptic Desparation
July 07, 2019 15:44 - 53 minutes - 27.8 MBAdam and Skip enjoy a fun, narrative game of the new Apocalypse. The battle features Skip's Astra Militarum force versus Adam's Orks. They are vying for control over prime beach-head territory on the Aeldari resource world of Desparation. This game is a part of the Independent Characters Somnium Stars Campaign.
Masters of the Forge Episode 127 - Playing Catch-up
June 22, 2019 02:22 - 1 hour - 105 MBAdam and Jason are back to record a quick episode about what's been going on. They will return in a fortnight to talk about the Blood Ravens. Please listen to these other great podcasts: The Adeptus Terra Podcast https://theadeptusterrapodcast.podbean.com NGC 40K Podcast https://ngc40k.com/tag/podcast/ The Splintermind Podcast http://splintermind.libsyn.com/ The Narrative 40k Facebook Page https://www.facebook.com/groups/Narrative40k/ Upstate Honor Guard Facebook Page https://...
Masters of the Forge Episode 126 - Renegades and Successors of Vigilus
May 31, 2019 03:12 - 2 hours - 133 MBWhile everyone and their grandmother is fighting on Vigilus, including a bunch of the original Legions and First Founding Chapters, we wanted to talk about some of the lesser-known Astartes engaging in the conflict. This episode, therefore, is about the Renegade Chapters and Successor Chapters engaging in the conflict. Also, Adam is joined by Mike in a couple Vigilus scenarios. Timestamps: Intro: 00:00:00 – 00:44:22 Games with mike: 00:44:22 – 01:07:24 Renegade Chapters of Vigilus: 01:0...
Masters of the Forge Episode 125 - Legacy of Abaddon
May 04, 2019 09:40 - 2 hours - 140 MBAbaddon has been the quintessential Chaos antagonist for decades and his antics are legendary. With the release of the new Abaddon model and the continued unfolding of the 13 Black Crusade on Vigilus, we thought it would be a good idea to explore the history and personality of Abaddon, the Despoiler. Timestamps: 00:00:00 - 00:30:34 - Intro 00:30:34 - 01:41:02 - Abaddon in the Lore 01:41:02 - 2:23:31 - Abaddon and other Named Characters in Narrative Games 02:23:31 - end - Outro The...
Masters of the Forge Prototypes - Episode 006 - Shadowspear
March 11, 2019 03:25 - 23 minutes - 27.1 MBAdam presents a brief overview of the new Shadowspear boxed set. Listen Now http://traffic.libsyn.com/mastersoftheforge/prototypes-006.mp3 Please give us a nice rating on iTunes https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/masters-forge-warhammer-40k/id862907899 Check out our Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/mastersoftheforge Follow us on Twitter https://twitter.com/MastersOfForge And check out our blog http://mastersoftheforge.com/ Please Check out our NPC Podcasting Allies: The ...
Masters of the Forge Episode 124 - Goodest Friends of the Galaxy
February 25, 2019 04:23 - 2 hours - 127 MBThis tribute episode features the lore of many favourite Warhammer companions and familiars. Adam and Jason also have some suggestions for adding them to your games. In addition, the first three Crucible of War missions for Vigilus Defiant are discussed in detail. Timestamps: 00:00:00 - 00:25:30 - Intro 00:25:30 - 01:12:53 - Goodest Friends of the Galaxy Part 1 01:12:53 - 01:45:31 - Goodest Friends of the Galaxy Part 2 01:45:31 - 02:13:03 - Crucible of War: Vigilus Defiant Scenarios 1-...