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Masters of the Forge - Episode 028

The Mentors are a unique Space Marines Chapter which acts as tutors to other forces of the Imperium, even other Adeptus Astartes Chapters. The Biel-tan are a xenophobic faction of Eldar who are bent on the Galactic dominion of their species. This episode provides information on these factions, gives ideas on how to represent them on the tabletop, and pits them against each other in a Campaign Seed. Also included is a narrative battle report detailing the events of the first part of Adam's R...

Masters of the Forge - Episode 027

Daemonic possession manifests itself in three distinct ways in Warhammer 40,000: within mortal bodies, in mechanical constructs, and weapons. We delve into the mysteries of these heretical acts and figure out different ways of representing them in your games of Warhammer 40,000. Please take our listener survey: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1IR8j9IWyiy1BkvWPDWMJS0sm4UbFmr4RwJZDSijHJH8/viewform Check out the On Your Tabletop for this episode: http://mastersoftheforge.com/?attachment...

Masters of the Forge - Episode 026

We continue our "Codex to the Tabletop" series on Harlequins. We tackle the background of the Harlequins and how that relates to your games of Warhammer 40,000.  We're also celebrating our 1 year anniversary. Hooray, us! Also, there's a narrative battle report at the end. Thanks go out to all of our awesome listeners to making this a great year! Listen now: http://traffic.libsyn.com/mastersoftheforge/MotF-026.mp3 On Your Tabletop #13 - Harlequins: http://mastersoftheforge.com/?attach...

Masters of the Forge - Episode 025

We have returned from Adepticon and we're talking about it in this episode. A huge thanks goes to everyone who made the trip so special for us. We also take the time to field a listener question regarding their army's fluff. Adepticon: http://www.adepticon.org/ Adam's blog post with pictures: http://waaghdrillteef.blogspot.com/2015/03/adepticon-2015.html Please give us a nice rating on iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/masters-of-the-forge/id862907899 Check out our Faceb...

Masters of the Forge - Episode 024

We have a short but sweet episode this fortnight with discussion on our Adepticon preparations and also an addendum to our Rogue Traders episode. Please give us a nice rating on iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/masters-of-the-forge/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/

Masters of the Forge - Episode 023

The Rogue Trader stands as a pillar of Imperial society at the same level as an Imperial Commander, Chapter Master, or Lord Inquisitor. It is their charge to solidify and broaden the influence of the Emperor of mankind.  If they make a tidy profit or build a power base of their own along the way, then what's not to like? In this episode, we look at the Rogue Trader and how to include them in your games of 40k including some new Battlefleet 40k ships and a new Rogue Trader Allied Detachment. ...

Masters of the Forge - Episode 022

In this episode, we take the concept of bringing the world of 40k to life on your tabletop and apply it directly to gaming materials by Games Workshop. In this case, we are rounding out our Battle of the Fang coverage by discussing the Space Wolves. Our aim with segments such as these is to help players break away from the "what's good" in a Codex and even away from a "how is this meant to be played" context and switch to a purely narrative perspective. We look at the background of an army, ...

Masters of the Forge - Episode 021

Join us for another action-packed episode featuring the Champions of Fenris defending their home from the Thousand Sons in Battle of the Fang by Chris Wraight. Will the Sky Warriors prevail or will they lose all they hold dear? The Independent Characters Hobby Progress Challenge http://www.theindependentcharacters.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f=95&t=7951 Verde Marina's blog post about his cool Rogue Trader: http://magosexplorator.blogspot.com/2015/01/the-inquisition.html Battle of t...

Masters of the Forge - Episode 020

We return with another Novel on Your Tabletop segment, this time focusing on Battle of the Fang.  Not only do we discuss the goings-on of the book and reflect upon the characters and themes involved, but we also provide some new rules to help you bring this story to life on your tabletop. Battle of the Fang http://www.blacklibrary.com/warhammer-40000/battle-of-the-fang-ebook.html Chris Wraight https://chriswraight.wordpress.com/ On Your Tabletop #11 http://mastersoftheforge.com/wp...

Masters of the Forge - Episode 019

We have returned from our winter break! In this episode, we regail you with stories of how we spent our holiday vacation and then go into great detail about Diggaz... human refugees who scrape by in Human society.  Orksvent: http://waaghdrillteef.blogspot.com/p/blog-page.html Diggaz Datasheet: http://waaghdrillteef.blogspot.com/2014/12/orksvent-day-18-diggaz.html Highlander Tournament Results https://www.frontlinegaming.org/2014/12/25/the-grim-dark-of-winter-1500-highlander-rtt-res...

Masters of the Forge - Episode 018

The Milky Way Galaxy of Warhammer 40,000 teems with spacefaring vessels of all kinds and we try to come up with an approachable way of representing this on the tabletop with our take on the hit space combat system by Fantasy Flight Games. In addition, we help a listener resolve issues with their home-brew Space Marines Chapter in a new segment tentatively called "Fluff for Review".   The supplemental rules for bringing the starship battles of Warhammer 40,000 to life using Fantasy Flight...

Masters of the Forge - Episode 017

Snorre, Kamil, and Adam have been busy bees for the past few weeks and this episode is all about what they've been doing. Snorre visited England for the Black Library Weekender, Adam attended Da Boyz GT in Canandaguia, New York, and Kamil has been living the life of an international man of mystery!    Da Boyz GT http://daboyzgt.com/   Adam's Coverage of Da Boyz http://waaghdrillteef.blogspot.com/2014/11/da-boyz-2014-part-12.html http://waaghdrillteef.blogspot.com/2014/11/da-b...

Masters of the Forge - Episode 016

From the dominion of the Old Ones to the reign of mankind, the story of space travel in the setting of 40k is also the story of the cultures of the Galaxy themselves.  In this episode, we explore how the myriad species in the Galaxy convey themselves across the black emptiness of space.  We also provide a couple of Warhammer 40,000 missions which you can use to link your narrative to space travel. Download this Episode's "On Your Tabletop": Episode 16 - Space Travel in the 41st Millenniu...

Masters of the Forge - Episode 015

Human loyalty is a fickle thing which is easily swayed for a multitude of reasons.  In this episode, we explore the Traitor Guard phenomenon and how to reflect these forces on the tabletop. Buy the Vracks series from Forge World: http://www.forgeworld.co.uk/Warhammer-40000/Imperial_Armour_Books/IMPERIAL-ARMOUR-VOLUME-FIVE-THE-SIEGE-OF-VRAKS-PART-ONE.html Teaser image by slipgatecentral: http://slipgatecentral.deviantart.com/gallery/ Death Corps of Krieg by Forge World: http://www.fo...

Masters of the Forge - Episode 014

The Officio Assassinorum penetrates into areas where other forces of the Imperium cannot or will not.  They are the silent stalkers who execute Heretic, Xenos, and Traitor alike with nary a drop of righteous blood spilled.  Join us as we delve into the mysterious world of the Officio Assassinorum with discussions on the background of these characters as well as ways to narratively include them in your armies. Buy the Dataslate: Officio Assassinorum on the Black Library site: http://www.b...

Masters of the Forge - Episode 013

How many beloved Warhammer 40,000 units have disappeared from codices since the genesis of the game? We say "Too many!" This episode begins our recurring segment which explores these forotten units and tries to bring them to life on the tabletop.  In addition, we discuss some of the hidden gems in old codices and bring you an updated mission from the old Daemonhunters codex.  As usual, we also give you our hobby and gaming progress.  Please try out the mission and units and we shall incorpor...

Masters of the Forge - Episode 012

Haven burns! Inquisitor Steve joins us to talk about his narrative event in London, England in which Haven City is assaulted by the forces of Chaos.  Adam, then describes his own concurrent Haven event which was held at Grimfoe Games in East Greenbush, New York.  After that, we preview the topic for Episode 13 by presenting the fluff and some new stats for Guardsman Sly Marbo.   ISLitH Episode Detailing the London Haven Event: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t8g1ia_HGeo   Blog Post...

Masters of the Forge - Episode 011

Masters of the Forge - Episode 010

We've delved into the Black Library one more time for another show focusing on bringing a novel to life on the tabletop.  This time it's a continuation of the Damnos saga with Spear of Macragge and a re-visit of the Spearhead rules. BIG TIME SPOILER ALERT! Also we have Campaign Talk, and, of course, our weeks.  We had fun reading and discussing this book and we hope you enjoy our discussion about it. Please download On Your Tabletop: Spear of Macragge http://mastersoftheforge.com/?attach...

Masters of the Forge - Episode 009

In this episode, we bring you the lore on the Wolf Brothers, the only known 2nd Founding Chapter descended from the Space Wolves. We also bring you some special rules for running them as loyalists or renegades (or something in between). We also have a short Campaign Talk segment to share along with our weeks. Enjoy! Wolf Brothers Supplement http://mastersoftheforge.com/?attachment_id=206 Wolf Brothers Heraldry http://mastersoftheforge.com/?attachment_id=207 Wolf Brothers Transfers (l...

Masters of the Forge - Episode 008

While the topical segment of this episode does feature Star Eagles-related content, with some nemeses created by all three hosts, it should prove interesting. Also, Episode 8 features our first Campaign Talk segment with special guest, Inquisitor Steve. Check out our Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/mastersoftheforge And our Blog: http://mastersoftheforge.com/ Codex: Star Eagles (Draft Final) http://mastersoftheforge.com/?attachment_id=180 The Independent Characters Hobb...

Masters of the Forge - Episode 007

"Justice without force is powerless.  Force without justice is tyranny." - Blaise Pascal This episode is all about a Space Marines Chapter created by Adam called the Star Eagles. We also discuss some tips on what to do when developing your own army fluff; for space marines in particular.  Also, of course, we discuss our weeks in the hobby. Codex: Star Eagles (Draft Final) http://mastersoftheforge.com/?attachment_id=180 I forgot to mention that the great Episode 66 of the Independent ...

Masters of the Forge - Episode 006

In this episode, we start a new series focusing on the many ways you can use Astra Militarum to create counts-as armies.  We kick the series off by discussing counts-as with Inquisitor Steve from the Overlords, then move on to talk about how to represent Gue'vesa on the tabletop. The Masters of the Forge Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/mastersoftheforge Adam's Orky Daemonology Blog Post: http://waaghdrillteef.blogspot.com/2014/06/orks-with-hammerhand-and-other-feats-of.html T...

Masters of the Forge - Episode 005

Another fine episode of Masters of the Forge advances implacably across the wind-swept, arctic desolation of the world of 40k podcasting! This week's episode brings us back to our "Bring a 40k Novel to Life on the Tabletop" format with "Fall of Damnos" by Nick Kyme.  We are all duly impressed with the human freedom fighters on Damnos as well as the surprising level of depth written into the character of the Necrons. As usual, the hosts discuss their weeks and the recent happenings in the 40k...

Masters of the Forge - Episode 004

We're back in the virtual studio to bring you more 40k lore and rules! In a dark future where every resource is precious, the ability to use a small force to cause massive havoc is a valuable tool. This episode details the invisible threats of the 40k universe featuring the Enslavers, Ork Kommandos, and Cultist Infiltrators. On the Tabletop Supplement http://mastersoftheforge.com/?attachment_id=139 Our Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/mastersoftheforge Forge World Mieotic ...

Masters of the Forge - Episode 003

We're chugging along with real momentum into Episode 3.  We start off the show talking briefly about our excitement for the upcoming edition change, then roll right into discussing our recent hobby progress and the games we've been playing. After talking briefly about our upcoming hobby plans, we roll right into our coverage of the history of the Crimson Sabres and our take on the Chapter as it may exist in the Imperium today apart from their Chaos contemporaries, the Crimson Slaughter. ...

Masters of the Forge - Episode 002 - Death of Antagonis Part 2

Thanks for joining us for the second episode of the Masters of the Forge.  In this episode, the gang's all together now with Kamil joining the team.  We talk about our hobby and Adam talks about his Adepticon experiences.  We discuss the remainder of Death of Andagonis for the bulk of the episode and have a great interview with author David Annandale. Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/mastersoftheforge?ref=hl Death of Antagonis Supplement: https://www.dropbox.com/s/89ry7cwk9kf5tvb/...

Masters of the Forge - Episode 001 - Death of Antagonis Part 1

Hosts for Episode 1:  Snorre and Adam This is the innaugural episode of the Masters of the Forge podcast.  In this episode, we introduce ourselves and discuss Death of Antagonis by David Annandale. In this episode, we also go over many of the characters and also the first two scenarios of our Death of Antagonis supplement which are both Game-Mastered. Death of Antagonis Supplement: https://www.dropbox.com/s/89ry7cwk9kf5tvb/DeathofAntagonisSupplement-Episode001-002.pdf Zombie Tokens:...