Combat Phase (general)
We talk news, more 8th ed 40K analysis discussion, hobby and games played, including SW:Armageddon campaign. Although we have new recording equipment and theoretically faster internet, Mark and Carl join Kenny (interviews before these recording updates) to chat about their experiences playing solo Fyreslayers at SCGT and Ask a Hobby Expert with an extremely talented painter from Italy on how he painted a beautiful Fyreslayers Lodge.
 
 
Time stamps
00:00 - 00:46 - intro
00:46 - 01:30  -Mark
01:30 - 02:09   - Carl
02:09 - 02:25   -Eugenio
 
NJ event https://www.facebook.com/events/123806461511795/
Fyreslayers group on Facebook  https://www.facebook.com/groups/1576982465946239/?ref=br_rs
Mark  
Carl 
Eugenio are on the Fabeook group
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Direct download: ep_195_-_Fyreslayers_at_SCGT.mp3
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We talk news, games played and hobby (Robert wins this week). This week we take a look at the new AoS faction Kharadron Overlords and our first impressions.
 
time stamp - just the intro and the first look at the Kharadon Overlords
 
 
 
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Direct download: ep_194_-_Kharadron_Overlords.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 1:01pm PDT

The no-longer-cursed episode appears! Though we are working on getting back our usual recording software we had to redo this episode due to a horrible glitch in the replacement software. Trust us, this was a tedious yet kind move. :) We talk news, hobby, games played and then have 3 segments. 1st we look at the release of info on 40K 8th ed with the daily info drops since Saturday and give our (very excited!) thoughts. 
 
Then David Annandale returns to discuss his new epic book Warlord: Fury of the God-Machine. Finally, expert painter Myles of Lil' Legend Studios instructs us on painting all types of Gold. Join us again next week as we look at the new Kharadron Overlords.
 
Enjoy!
 
 
time stamp:
00:00 - 00:50   intro
00:50 - 01:12 David Annandale on Warlord: Fury of the God-Machine
01:12  - 01:43  Myles of Lil' Legend Studios tells us how to paint all types of Gold!
 
@david_annandale
@lillegendstudio
#New40K  follow on Twitter
Pete @geekjockpete
New 40K website:  https://warhammer40000.com/
www.frontlinegaming.org
 
 
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Category:general -- posted at: 11:25am PDT

We talks GW news plus some Andy Chambers. Kenny and Robert played games, there was much hobby to be had. We discuss the new, exciting Shadow War: Armageddon release then Tyler Mengel joins us to discuss his baller new unofficial battletome project for the Endless Deserts (Tomb Kings).

 
Enjoy!
 
 
Tyler Mengel @mengelminis
Mengel Minis http://www.mengelminiatures.com/
 
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Category:general -- posted at: 10:12am PDT

We talk news, hobby, some AoS games played and then what a 40K-packed episode! First, Guy Haley returns to chat about his tank books (Baneblade, Shadowsword, and e-books) then Paul Murphy from Forge the Narrative joins us for a chat on the evolving 40K narrative and where we are now, and where we think/hope they might be going. 

 
Enjoy!
 
@GuyHaley
Forge the Narrative   http://forgethenarrative.net/
Second Golloch War   https://www.facebook.com/groups/thesecondgollochwar/
 
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Direct download: Ep_191_-_TANKS_wGuy_Haley__40K_Narrative_wPaul_Murphy.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 10:59am PDT

We talk recent post-Adepticon news/blues, hobby and some games played. Look for our contribution to the global Heresy campaign soon. The long-awaited Black Library audio interview is here, with producer Matt Renshaw and actor John Banks. This is a hoot and very interesting! It even includes a reading of part of The Long Night by Aaron Dembski-Bowden and discussions of what's to come and what could be. Then Tyler from Scruby & Wells joins for a brief chat about the developing community of Age of Sigmar.

 
Enjoy!
 
www.blacklibrary.com search "John Banks"
The Binary Sucession
Pharos
Aenarion
The Path of Heaven
Warlord: Fury of the God-Machine
Eye of Terra
The Tranzia Rebellion
The Soul-severed
Primogenitor
...and so many more!
 
@scrubyandwells
scrubyandwells.com
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Category:general -- posted at: 2:46pm PDT

Kenny was a tad tired, less of voice from shouting celebrations at Adepticon and the internet hated us so these edits should fix 97% of all that (I hope). We talk news then really Adepticon--news, notables, links and games played. GW seminars, AoS meetings and more.

 
Interviews are first the fabulous Mr. Eddie Eccles of Warhammer Community (the calmer bloke next to Rob :) ) with tons of great things to say, then Shapeways wins Kenny over, then the awesome retailer Landmine gifts us with his presence before Robert interviews Hyacinth Games. Links below, and as always, ENJOY!
 
 
GW 312 pics from event
www.warhammer-community.com (scroll down for event calendar)
www.shapeways.com
@ministomp
 
 
 
Direct download: Ep_189_-_Adepticon_news_recap_WH_Community__interviews.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 10:22am PDT

We talk loads of GW news, hobby and games played. TL;dr: Adepticon prep panic final days. Kenny WON his first event, and with old/current pointed Fyreslayers! Robert's Malifaux pales in comparison.
Finally....while many of you make the trip to Chicago for Apdeticon please enjoy this interview with excellent author Peter Fehervari who discusses Genestealer Cults, Fire Caste, Mechanicus stuff and more.
 
Enjoy!!
 
www.blacklibrary.com
Hachisnaxreads blog interview

 

Direct download: ep_188_-_Peter_Fehervari_Genestealer_Cults__Fire_Caste.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 3:52pm PDT

We talk news, hobby, games played and then guests as Kenny prepares for Adepticon next week.

First (Stay in your lane!!!) Ryan from Radio Free Isstvan joins us to help Heresy fans make lists and play on the table. We range from those reading the books who are TT curious to 40K players dipping into 30K to existing players. It's not all about being competitive--this magnificent manly man can make your list do anything you desire. Check out their weekly Heresy show as well!
 
Then Ian St. Martin discusses his books, a baller 2016 advent Lucius the Eternal audio as we prep for his book Lucius the Faultless Blade coming later this year, with a fun and unique look into the mind of this immortal? degenerate and what we may expect.
 
Enjoy!
Radio Free Isstvan - 
http://RADIOFREEISSTVAN.com/
Ian Sr. Martin @ianrunshispen 
Direct download: Ep_187_-_Lucius_wIan_st_Martin__Heresy_lists_wRyan_K.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 12:45pm PDT

We talk news, hobby and many games played (Apoc, AoS, Bolt Action). Robert takes us on a journey of 40K Gathering Storm 2: Fracture of Biel-Tan.
Enjoy!

 

Direct download: Ep_186_-_Fracture_of_Biel-Tan.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 1:24pm PDT

We talk news, hobby and games played. Robert wins this week. Nick Kyme from Black Library joins to discuss Salamanders 30K & 40K, recent, new books and books to come..

Enjoy!
@nickkyme
Direct download: Ep_185_-_Salamanders_30K40K_wNick_Kyme.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 6:25pm PDT

We talk news, hobby and Holy Wars where Kenny hit game 100 with solo-Fyreslayers this weekend. Steve Herner then discusses the Holy Wars idea as well as Holy Havok coming in Nov. and an exclusive announcement. Then Guy Haley discusses the final book in The Beast Arises 12: The Beheading.

Enjoy!

 

www.holywarsgt.com

@guyhaley

@holywarsgt

@ministomp 

Direct download: Ep_184_-_TBA12_wGuy_Haley__Holy_Wars.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 8:24pm PDT

We talk lots o' news, hobby and Fyreslayer new points test game then author Nick Horth from GW/Black Library joins us to give us the insider on his stellar new book for AoS setting City of Secrets. Then the return of Ask a Hobby Expert with Vince Venturella on his Hobby Cheating series. 

Enjoy!
 
http://www.blacklibrary.com/aos/whaos-novs/city-of-secrets.html
 
Vince's Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgptSaRLvd1QH0SURdQNYgg
 
 
www.holywarsgt.com
 
James Swallow - Women in Wargaming 
 

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Category:general -- posted at: 7:14pm PDT

We talk news (HH Weekender & LVO), hobby and games played followed by Robert's continued conversation with Bryan Steele. 

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Category:general -- posted at: 1:19pm PDT

We talk news, hobby and games played as usual. PETA made the most amusing and stupid request of GW this week. We're sure you've seen it already. We prep the last 2 episodes of The Beast Arises with book 11 Shadow of Ullanor by Rob Sanders, joined by the Dark Chaplain again for his take on the book. A few minor audio background noises creeped in but we got almost all the grots out. 
Enjoy!
 
@thedarkchaplain
https://www.goodreads.com/user/show/8269938-darkchaplain
http://www.bolterandchainsword.com/forum/76-the-black-library/

 

Direct download: Ep_181_-_TBA_11_shadow_of_ullanor.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 5:03pm PDT

We talk news, hobby and games played. Kenny played many many games. Including trying Bolt Action finally. We discuss our thoughts on the Fall of Cadia book as far as story, potential, characters, items and rules and new ways of playing.

Bryan Steele then joins Robert for part 1 of his interview. Stay tuned in a few weeks for part 2.

 

Enjoy!

Direct download: Ep_180_-_Fall_of_Cadia_Review__Bryan_Steele_Interview_Pt_1.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 10:33am PDT

We talk news, hobby and games played. Warhammer-community.com has been on fire! We are joined by Phil Kelly (recorded just before Thanksgiving as you'll hear) who talks about more than just his excellent book, Blades of Damocles, but about the complexities of Tau in general and if this can make ME like Tau, imagine what it will do for the rest of you!

Enjoy!

Direct download: Ep_179_-_Blades_of_Damocles__Tau_wPhil_Kelly.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 10:20am PDT

We talk intro, Tzaanguary, Warhammer-community.com for the GW stuff. Then we give our wishlists, predictions and companies to watch in 2017. Let's see how horrid we do. :)

Dav Taylor returns for part 2 of his interview. See you next week with Phil Kelly and all about Tau, some game design stuff, and more Tau.

 

Enjoy!

Direct download: Ep_178_-_2017_Predictions__Dave_Taylor_Pt_2.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 9:24pm PDT

We talk news, hobby, games played and look at our opening 2016 Predictions, wishlists and companies to watch and see how on...or way off we were. Much more content to come just in January. Enjoy!

Direct download: Ep_177_-_2016_Predictions.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 12:58pm PDT

I was there the day Horus killed the Emperor...

Here it is...a special tribute to a decade of the Horus Heresy phenomenon from Horus Rising published in 2006 to this, Christmas week of 2016! This labor of love took Kenny over 30 hours in total to plan, record, edit and prepare but we bring 22 brief interviews with the authors from Black Library themselves, and from around the world podcasters, fans, painters and designers to reflect upon the juggernaut that is the Horus Heresy and celebrate! This massive episode is over 8 hours long, but SO WORTH IT! Below are the guests in order and at least one form of contact information to follow further (more given in the interview). 

We're off next week and will be back in early January. Happy Holidays to all and thanks for the continued support as always!! 

 

1. Surprise guest!

2. The Imperial Truth podcast  @imperial_truth

3. Laurie Goulding  @laurieGoulding

4. Gareth Bradshaw  https://www.facebook.com/groups/521958281189339/

5. Gav Thorpe  @dennishamster

6. Eye of Horus podcast @eyeofhoruspod

7. Phil Kelly 

8. Age of Darkness podcast  https://www.facebook.com/theageofdarknesspodcast/?fref=ts

9. John French @johnshfrenhc 

10. Neil Roberts  @skinnyelbows

11. Radio Free Isstvan podcast  30ktv.twitch  https://www.facebook.com/radiofreeisstvan/?fref=ts

12. The Good Half of Heritor A  @heritorA

13. David Annandale  @david_annandale

14. Myles of Lil' Legend   https://www.facebook.com/david.myles.963?fref=ts

15. Nick Kyme  @nickkyme

16. The Geno Five Two podcast  @genofivetwopod

17. Dark Chaplain @thedarkchaplain

18. Graham McNeill  @grahammcneill

19. Marc Collins  https://www.goodreads.com/user/show/8503731-marc-collins

20. Peter Wisniewski  @ngc40K

21. Guy Haley @guyhaley

22. Aaron Dembski-Bowden  @adembskibowden

Direct download: ep_176_-_Reflections_on_a_Decade_of_Horus_Heresy_.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 4:38pm PDT

We talk news, hobby and games played. We discuss and initial review (as revealing as we can be at this early stage) then Kris Kapsner joins us to talk Kings of War, Masters and global community events coming up.

 

See you next week for the Reflections of a Decade of Horus Heresy with all-star cast of...lots of HH authors, fans, podcasters, artists and painters from around the world. Don't miss it!

 

the campaign day info.
 
The following is a link to our club website where we have our podcast and info for the Lady of the Lake GT.
Direct download: Ep_175_-_Codex_Imperial_Agents__KoW_Masters.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 7:44pm PDT

We talk news, hobby and games played--some AoS and Blood Bowl. Robert is joined by Dave Taylor talking mostly Dark Age for part 1 of his interview then Kenny gives some general thoughts on the Warhammer 40K CSM Codex supplement Traitor Legions (see text review below). 

 
We...do apologize for some audio transition hiccups. These (gremlins!) things happen. Thanks and enjoy!
 

Did this fast as fans cracking the whip behind me so pardon auto spell errors, if any abbreviations don’t make sense ad just ask if you have any questions. Thanks, fans for your support and patience! :)

 

Codex Supplement: Traitor Legions $35 USD pre-order Dec. 3, available Dec. 10

 

Disclaimer: I’m not a competitive beat-face player but love themed armies and fluff and when that marries into a playable force I can use on the tabletop I’m happy. I’m also only recently become a CSM player last week with WoM and Thousand Sons release (army already being built and getting some paint). However, I am a Horus Heresy nut and if any of you have listened to this podcast before (Combat Phase podcast) you’ll know how I love me some heresy. If you are looking for new rules for Heresy models from FW or plastic GW HH products then I’m afraid to tell you that is not here. As I’ve said before, no new models accompany this or the Codex: Imperial Agents books this week or next, however, in 2017, so few weeks away…we should have quite a good first quarter (at the very least). That said, as a Heresy player I’m impressed with most of the flavoring given to these legions. Some like Alpha Legion or Death Guard (my  30K army) or even World Eaters are pretty sweet enemy opinion. But you decide for yourself.

The episode of Combat Phase  (www.combatphase.com) with this review is coming soon but in the meantime for all who are chomping at the bit, let’s begin...

 

Book contents

Most of the book is data sheets and even more is creating the 9 legions to give you themey armies, special rules, artifacts, warlord traits, objective markers, expanded Nurgle and Slaanesh lore for DG & EC respectively.This means, like Tzeencth, now 6 + 1 primaries power. As with Wrath of Magnus, you can make any CSM army into a specific legion given certain modifications, then the army gains additional special rules and when an army is composed of at lest 1 core and 1 auxiliary formation you get a formation with extra benefits. If you warlord is from this legion detachment it becomes your primary detachment and all in the primary detachment gain the benefits. Just with recent supplements an example is given when building a legion force where a gamer has a collection of models and the example walks through how he/she would separate models into a primary detachment with the bulk and a HQ & 2+ troops at least to for a CAD which gains objective secured.

 

The book opens with some fluff for the Long War and a page with killer artwork for each of the 9 legions presented here. We see the usual inclusion of high quality art and photography of models engaged in combat we’re used to from GW. This is a supplement to codex Chaos Space Marines so any new datasheets here replace what is in CSM. New wargear is on pages 135-136. The new rules vehicle squadrons from Traitor’s Hate are included where Chaos vindicators and predators can be taken as a squadron. I think especially the vindicator one is best, and would be quite fluffy in an Iron Warriors list.

 

Very fluff choices, all around in my opinion. Legions hating their old Heresy enemies, how they score, relics and traits but especially primary detachment rules.

 

Vindicators: 120 base/for 2nd & 3rd models (minimum cost: 360 pts) - gains Linebreaker Bombardment: Instead of firing all 3, select 1 vindicator to fire the demolisher cannon which now becomes 24”, S10, AP2, Ordinance but uses the 10” Apocalyptic Blast template and Ignores cover :)

 

Predators: 75 base/  for 2nd & 3rd (minimum cost 225) if all 3 predators are on field they gain monster hunter and tank hunter.

 

General layout formations reflect the fighting style of each legion, taking into account how steeped in Chaos they may be. So without further ado

 

Legions- every legion has 6 exclusive warlord traits, artifacts, tactical objectives, rules for CSM in their legion army, and if its detachment is the primary detachment allows them to re-roll legion warlord trait.

For formations I’m not copy/pasting all so see the first occurrence of the general formations for details)

 

1. Black legion

CSM become black if: Abaddon is the only unique; any unit that can take VotLW do so at no cost; Psykers (games goes for Demon psykers)from Nurgle, Slaanesh, or Tzeentch can choose to generate all their spells from these lords respectively

Gains: Endless hatred (units w/VotLW have Hatred; but also can re-roll failed to-hits every round of close combat vs. unit which contains armies of imperium in it); First among traitors (Chaos Termies & Chosen are troops)

Designer’s note: The Black Crusader warlord trait provides preferred enemy space marine which includes everything from factions: Space Marines, Blood Angels, Dark Angels, Deathwatch, Grey Knights, Legion of the Damned, SWolves)

Warlord: Warlord & friendly w/in 12”have pref enemy SM (see designer’s note above); Warlord can refill Chaos Boon/Gift of Mutation but accept result; gets shooting template S4, AP5, assault 1, soul blaze, 1 use only (LAME!); gets It Will Not Die!; melee weapons gains instant death on to-wound roll of 6; Warlord & friendly w/in 12” stubborn

Artefacts: -

  • Crucible of Lies (25) -1T but re-roll invuln saves of 1

  • Eye of the Night (75) once per game, in place of shooting range infinite, S5, AP 4, Heavy 1, lg blast, haywire, maelstrom, ignores cover, 1-use only

  • The Hands of Darkness (50) instead of cc use SX2 AP1 melee, armorbane, flesh bane, instant death

  • Last Memory of Yuranthos (30 Psyker only, gain 1 mastery level, this new spell must be sunburst pyromania) , declare range, 12” charge 2, 18” charge 3 if perils using boosted range auto-death, no roll

  • The skull of Ker’ngar (40) gain eternal warrior and adam will

  • The Spineshard Blade (30) S user, AP3  melee, demon weapon, quicksilver (+1 initiative in cc)

Black Legion Speartip -  Heralds of the Black Crusade (all non-vehicles gain fear and crusader); Speatrip strike(Deep Strike can try to come in 1st turn on 3+, if Warlord has DS his unit auto-pass turn 1 DS reserve)

1+ Core Black Legion warband (1 lord, -1 sorcerer, 2-6 SM and/or chosen, 1-3 raptor/warp t, 1-3 havocs/helbrutes)- roll twice on boon& choose 1 or both results); Hounds of Abaddon (1 Lord, 1-3 Kh berry, 1-3 CSM, 1-3 raptors, warp t, or bikes combo) - once/game can run & charge same round; charge roll of 8+ before mods +1 str during assault phase

1+ Aux Lost & Damned,  Helforged wrack, Deamon Engine, Heldrake Terror, Cult of destruction, Fist of the Gods, (Raptor Talon, Terminator annihliation Force, Spawn (1-3 spawn)

0-5 Command Bringers of Despair (Abby + termies- termies get WS5, charge roll 8 = +1 str assault  ), Cyclopian Cabal (3-5 sorc- each pay phase can cast shroud of deceit, gets bonus dice per sorc w/in 12”. [pick non vehicle enemy w/in 30’ not locked in combat, make that unit shoot as if it were yours  ), Chosen of Abaddon (1-4 lords/sorc, unit of chosen or terms for each lord/sorc——joined units are fearless, each Lord or sort gets free boon role before deployment refill spans & apotheosis ), Lord of the Legion (1 of following: Abaddon, Chas Lord, Sorcerer, dark apostle or demon prince)

tactical objectives:

1VP for destroying a unit in turn; 1 VP if enemy failed morale/pin/fear; D3Vp if kill IndChar; D6 & 1VP if you get that obj [common Chaos one]; 1VP if kill unit/D3 if killed by VotLW; 1Vp if manifested power, D3 if conjuration, D3+3 if summoned a Greater demon

 

2 - Alpha legion (happy with this fluff/rules!)

Must: if no unique, no marks, if so get VotLW free, sorcerer can choose all powers from it’s God’s discipline

gains: Forward Operatives: Chosen become troops; Chosen, CSM, cultists gain infiltrate; Many Heads of the Hydra:if warlord slain pick a new friendly character from AL detachment or formation. He generates warlord trait immediately. Can do this as long as you can. Opponent won’t get Slay the Warlord if they haven’t killed last remaining warlord from this :)

WT: can gain infiltrate; once per game friendly AL character w/same “type” as you and can swap their positions; from turn 2 pick a reserve unit to come on auto for each turn; stealth warlord; cultists w/in 12” get furious charge & FnP 6+

relics:

  • The Mindveil (30)start of your move move 3D6 immediately, can take you from combat & enemy cannot consolidate;

  • Blade of Hydra (30) S user AP 5,melee, demon weapon, rending, multi headed (every roll of 6 to hit generate another attack—these do explode! so, until you don’t roll a 6)

  • Viper’s Bite (15)  24” S5 AP2,rapid fire

  • The Drakescale Plate (25) armor gives 2+ save w/2+ invuln vs. flamer weapons;

  • Hyrda’s Teeth (15) bolter gets blast, ignore cover, poison 2+;

  • Icon of Insurrection (25) give friendly cultists w/in 12”  zealot.

army:  Hidden deployment (all non-vehical) shrouded 1st turn; cult uprising (cultist units destroyed on 4+ back into ongoing reserves)

Core: Chaos warband

command: Lord of Legion

aux: 8 formations (see Black Legion)

tact obj: capture enemy/unclaimed building; your cultists get destroyed gain VP, destroy a DS,H&Run, Outflank or scout unit; your infiltrators kill a unit; get into enemy deploy zone; kill character (more for more characters)

 

3 - Iron Warriors

must: no unique, no marks take VotLW, Psykers from gods (see above)

gain: Blood feud: VotLW re-roll failed to hit every combat round vs. Imp Fists, but IF get Hatred YOU; iron w/in, iron w/out: VotLW gain 6+ FnP, Patrons of technovirus: Obliterators and Mutilators are troops; siege masters: units re-roll armor pen vs buildings it didn’t glance or pen. +1 damage big roll result; IW havens, obits, mutilators get tank hunter

WT: FnP 4+; Fearless; give your terrain piece +1 cover; Friendly Oblits w/in 12” can fire twice in consecutive shooting phases; WL + unit have split fire & counterattack while in cover; friendly vehicles get It WND w/in 6” WL

relics:

  • Warpbreacher (25) warp smith can possess a vehicle each turn as daemonic possession vehicle equipment;

  • Nest of Mechserpents (20) warp smith only in challenge, resolve first 2 hits normally if both hit remainder of attacks have Instant Death;

  • axe of forge master (25)  S +1  AP2 melee, armor bane, master crafted, unwieldy;

  • Fleshmetal exoskeleton (30) armor 2+ + gains IWND;

  • Cranium malevolous (30) at enemy shooting phase enemy vehicles w/in 2D6’ of bearer suffer automatic haywire hit, no cover allowed;

  • siege breaker mace (25) S+2 Ap 4, concussive, masterccraft, siege breaker - signal S10, AP 1 attack melee

army: master annihilation: barrage and word weapons can choose to re-roll scatter die; intractable brotherhood: all non-veh are stubborn; on or in fortification gain fearless instead

cor: chasse warband

command: Lords of legion

aux: Stronghold (1-3 fortifications + others

tact obj: VP if kill unit even partially w/in 18” your table edge; VP if kill unit that was controlling an obj; VP if your oblits/mutil destroyed a unit; roll die and get that obj; Vp if enemy forts/buildings lost HP (more if more);destroy enemy vehicle

(more is more)

 

4 Night Lords -again, for me, fluffy as shit! :)

must: same as above

gains: In midnight clad: VotLW gain fear, night vision. stealth; Skyborne horror: raptors are troops; Terror tactics: enemy locked in combat w/you must -2 leadership for Fear

WT: H7Run; re-eroll to-wound 1 in assault; Hatred; re-roll cover saves; WL&unit get HoWrath; Rampage

relics:

  • scourging chain (10)melee weapons gain shred;

  • Claws of Black Hunt (40) Ap3 rending/shredding master-crafted claws;

  • Curzes Orb (20) (ha!) re-roll 1 on run, hit & wound;

  • Stormbolt Plate (20) 2+ armor (cover improves by 1);

  • Viox Daemonicus (30) enemy w/in 6” -1 Ldsh & -1 from reserve rolls :)

  • Talons of Night Terror (20) each fight sub phase make additional D3 attacks (or D6 if turn you charged) S user AP5, melee, shred

army: Strike Hard/Fast: re-roll failed charge; Nocturnal Warfare: You assure Night Fight if want…during that turn all your non-vehicles cover improved by 1

core: Chaos warband OR Raptor Talon

command: Lord of Legion

Aux: the 8

tac obj: kill a character, make successful charge, your DS reserves kill a unit, destroy enemy in assault (D3 for 3); D3 if kill at least 2 units controlling obj; enemy fails pin, fear or moral (improves)

 

5 Word Bearers - tactical objectives are higher reward for them, I think. :)

must: no unique, units w/mark already can't play, though those w/option to upgrade mark may do so, VotLW; same w/psykers & demon Psyk = their gods

gain: unholy pact: possessed are troops; also you harness on 3+ to manifest conjuration from deamon(malefic); Blood Feud: VotLW re-roll hits vs. Ultramines each round but ULTYs hate you; Profane Zeal: WB units w/in 6” of Dark Apostles gain zealots

WT: Zealot or allow zealots to refill to-hit in cc; psyker 1; 1 unit w/in12” gets counterattack, fearless, furious charge, relentless; Adam Will & Fearless; You or friendly w/in12” can add/subtract 1 from the 2nd die in Boon Table; gain immediate boon

 

-WB relics

skull of monarchia (15) bearer & unit can re-roll to-hit rolls in CC vs. armies of imperium, and if vs. ultramarines can also reroll wounds.

crown of blasphemer (30) 4+ invuln, adam will, fear

malefic tome (10)know 1 additional power from demon(maelific)

script of erebus (15) once/game start of any psy phase generate D6 warp charges

Baleful iron(15) units must re-roll successful chrages at you/unit and lose bonus charge attack

curded Croszius (35)  melee S+2, consussive, Bane of Men (you have pref enemy: armies of imperium)

Core: chaos warband, L&Damned

command: Lord of Legion

aux: The 8

obj: your zealots make a charge; your demon kills a unit in assault; kill enemy character; D3VP for successful conjuration; D3 VP if you control obj enemy did; 1VP if you roll on boon table (improves)

 

6 World Eaters (Blood for the Blood GOD!!!)

must: only Kharn; no psyker scum; only mk Khorne; VotLW, Demons must be of Khorne

gain: Berzerker Horde: Khorne Berz are troops; Blessing Khorne: VotLW have adam will; Butcher’s Nails: VoLW have fearless & furious charge

WT: Rampager; each boon table roll can instead boost attack stat by 1; at end of enemy charge subphase your unit  can charge; re-roll hit/wound in challenge; locked in combat gain FnP & Eternal Warrior (yeah baby!); you $ friendly Mk Khorne w/in 8” charge 3D6 & pick highest

 

WE - relics

 
  • Talisman of Burning Blood (25) bearer's unit can move 3” more in move, run and charge;

  • GOREFATHER (30)[S+2, AP2, Armorbane,murderous strike(to-wound 6 = instant death, 2-handed, unwieldy];

  • Crimson Killer (20)pistol 12” S7,AP2,soulblaze;

  • brass collar of Bhorghaster  (20) bearer nullify on 4+ to deny. If you nullify that, that psyker suffers perils

  • Bloodfeeder (30) crazy S+1,AP2 axe does 2D6 attacks but each roll of 1 is a wound to you no armor saves;

  • Berzerker's Glaive (30) S +2 AP3 demon weapon, specialist weapon, 2-handed, melee, epitome of rage (bearer gains FnP & IWND but loses Indep Character rule

 

army: Blood Mad! after deploy/inflitrate but before 1st player starts turn all non-vehicle units can make immediate 2D6move(roll separate); ALSO non-veh & walkers can always re-roll failed charges

coe: haps warband, maelstrom of gore

command: Lord of legion

aux: 8

obj: deny witch; kill enemy controlling an obj; 3+ your units made charge; kill enemy in challenge (improves); destroy unit (improves); destroy in assault

 

7Thousand Sons - EXACTLY THE SAME AS WRATH OF MAGNUS SO SEE THERE

 

8 Death Guard (yeah, baby!!) Count the Seven!

must: Typhus only unique; only Nurgle marks; VotLW; DP need Mk Nurgle; psykers can take all from Nurgle

gain: Gift of Nurgle: VotLW gain fearless & FnP but -1 initiative (doesn’t affect Typhus or Plague marines); Inexorable Advance: VotLW get relentless; Lords of Plague Host: Plague Marines are troops

WT: FnP;IWNDie; +1 W; Eternal warrior; improved Poison by 1; units w/in 7” get contagion

  • relics:

Puscleaver (10)poison 2+ weapon;

plague skill Glothia (15) once/game range 8” S1 AP - assault 1,poison 2+ lg blast

Pandemic Staff (30); poison 2+ staff[range template S1 Ap5 assault 1opison 2][melee S+2 AP4, melee, concussive, poison 2];

Dolorus Knell (25) start friendly fight sub phase   give units fear; give a dude fear,

Poxwalker Hive (20) at start of each turn FnP to friendly cultist w/in 7”. can’t run or shot rest of game but have FnP & fearless.  & D3 cultists come back to life;

Plaguebringer (35) AP3 poison 4+ deamon weapon

army: Disgustingly Resilient: re-roll FnP rolls of 1; Cloud of Flies: ranged hits more than 18” away give you stealth rule for resolving attack

core: Chaos wdrbamd; Plague Colony (Typhus + 3-7 plague marines—gain fear & enemy units w/in7” reduce I & WS by 1 in fight phase, if 7 plague marines add -1 Toughness to that)

command: Lord of Legion

aux: Lost and the Damned + 8

obj: Vp if 3+ your units on enemy table half; make 7 FnP rolls; kill unit w/weapon or psychic power using poisoned; name a IC and VP if he lives; D3Vp if you control EXACTLY 3 obj; kill 7 models (improves)

Access to full discipline of Nurgle 6 + primaris

 

9 Emperor’s Children

must: only Luciius unique; need mk Slaanesh; only mk Slaamesh; VotLW; psykers & demons can take full from Slaanesh expanded discipline

gain: fueled by sensation: VotLW gain Fearless & FnP6+ (units w/icon of excess make that FnP4+), VotLW if slain n fight sub phase before it swings gets 1 immediate attack; Matsers Kakophoni: Noise Marines are troops

WT: all legions get the re-roll their legion warlord trait

EC Warlord

gain eternal Warrior;

+2 Init;

add 1 to FnP of WL & his unit;

Gain Fear & melee opponents locked in cc w/warlord & his unit take fear on 3D6;

+1 attack each time you lose a wound (returns if healed);

can auto-pass look out sir!

relics:

  • Intoxicating elixir (25) make D3 rolls on combat drugs, cumulative, ;

  • Shriekwave (20) gun 12” S8,AP2, assault D6, mental trauma (before attack target takes ldsh test and f failed you re-roll these to-wound);

  • soul snare Lash (20) soulsnare- (to wound 6 is AP2/instant death) if range( 6” S4 AP5 assault 2, sousnare) or melee S user AP5 melee, soulsnare

  • Endless Grin (10) you have fear, enemies w/in6” -1 leadreship;

  • Bolts of ecstatic vexation (15) bolt weapons gain blast, ignores cover and pinning;

  • Blissgiver (30) AP3 catatonic trance - target must pass ldsh test/wound or die

 

army: combat drugs! roll after deployment for all your non-vehicles

1- +1 WS

2- +1 BS

3- +1 Init

4- +1 S

5 - +1 T

6- +1 A

core: chaos warband, Kakophani (Lucius or Ch Lord, 3-6 noise marines—get split fire & all sonic weapons gain shred. If take 6 noise marines they also get +1 St guns)

command: lord of legion

aux: lost & damned + 8

obj: destroy enemy w/noise weapons; kill enemy in challenge; kill a unit falling back; Vp per unit fails morale, fear, pinning (max 3); your enemy picks obj marker and D3Vo when you take it; D3 VP if your enemy controls no objectives (improves)

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army: combat drugs! roll after deployment for all your non-vehicles

1- +1 WS

2- +1 BS

3- +1 Init

4- +1 S

5 - +1 T

6- +1 A

core: chaos warband, Kakophani (Lucius or Ch Lord, 3-6 noise marines—get split fire & all sonic weapons gain shred. If take 6 noise marines they also get +1 St guns)

command: lord of legion

aux: lost & damned + 8

obj: destroy enemy w/noise weapons; kill enemy in challenge; kill a unit falling back; Vp per unit fails morale, fear, pinning (max 3); your enemy picks obj marker and D3Vo when you take it; D3 VP if your enemy controls no objectives (improves)

 

--Nurgle Disciplne

primaris: Nurgle's Rot [1]

nova, doesnt affecr mk Nurgle or demon Nurgle  S2, AP5, assault D6+1 (Poisone 4+)

 

Weapon Virus   malediction  24" target unit's gain Gets Hot [1]

Fleshy abundance blessing friendly psyker w/in 14" imediately regain D3 wounds lost earlier

Blades of putrefaction  blessing range 14" unit's melee weapons gain poison 4+, or poison 2+ if they already had 4 [1]

Gift of contagion  meldeiction enemy w/in 48" - roll on table to reduce their stats [1]

Plague wind  witchfire 12" s1 AP 2, large blast poison 4+ [2]

Curse of the Leper   friendly or malediction, range 21", +1 or =1 t strength & tough

 

 

 

 

 

-Slaanesh Discipline

primaris Sensory overload   witchfire  24" S4, AP4, assault 4, blind, concussive, pinning [1]

Hysterical Frenzy  blessing 12" roll on table for bonus Init, str, or att [1]

Delightful Agonies  blessing 12" gain FnP 4 [1]

Symphony of Pain  malediction 21", takes 1 BS and WS from target, any sonic weapons shooting this targeted unit add +1 str (cumulative!) [1]

Sonic shockwave   nova 9" S5 AP4 assault D6,pinning, ignores cover [1]

Aural Onslaught  beam, 18" S8, AP2 assault 1, menal anguish (before attack, target takes ldsh test and if fails you reroll to-wounds here) [2]

Apoplectic Glee  witchfire 24" S-special  AP - assault 1, ignores cover, ecstacy (no roll to wound, rather all non-vehicles hit themselves using their own unmodified strength [2]

Direct download: Ep_174_-_Traitor_Legions__Dave_Taylor_fixed.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 1:51pm PDT

We talk news, hobby and games played and then give a review of the Warzone Fenris 2: Wrath of Magnus amazing product going on sale later this weekend. Our website is caught up www.combatphase.com were you can see the text review. Kenny is now a CSM player, buying and building 40K Thousand Sons with such an amazing and surprisingly expanded release.

Enjoy!

Combat Phase podcast will be happy to cover the new Thousand Sons soon. But in the meantime this is the initial text review of Warzone Fenris 2: Wrath of Magnus. The hardcover case comes with a fluff book and a rule book so you can build your own themed Thousand Sons army or Tzeentch demons army. It’s worth the $75 USD every bit. Amazing art, a stunning new line of models which I honestly did not expect. Sadly the website is old so episodes are on iTunes or @kennylull on twitter or www.facebook.com/combatphase and episodes go up every week. Check out over 50 episodes with Black Library and the most recent ep. 172 an interview with the man himself, Aaron Dembski-Bowden on Master of Mankind, the Black Legion series, his books, writing styles, and what’s to come. Direct link: http://traffic.libsyn.com/combatphase/Ep_172_-_Aaron_Dembski-Bowden__his_worksupcoming_works.mp3

 

 

Rules:

For someone loving the fluff of the Thousand Sons (TS) and now becoming a first-time CSM player this book is amazing. I can’t say with any certainty on this, the day of pre-release in Nov., how the Traitor’s Legion book (resale Dec 3) will address TS but I have faith in Tzeentch that it will at the worst mirror this and at the best, grant options for TS fans/players of 30K & 40K—but that’s just my educated guess. ;)

 

OK, so how does this work? Kickass models—stunning and a wider selection than I could have imagined—accompany new paints to build your TS collection. Demons do NOT have any new model kit releases at this time. However, blue horrors and brimstone horrors (they’re so darn cute!) are available in Warhammer Quest: Silver Tower (WHQ)  where you may want to look at your local GW or FLGS or online to buy, trade, or make dark pacts to acquire some. Though not confirmed, I am under the impression early in 2017 we’ll see these models boxed to be used in 40K & AoS. The Tzaangor kit has a nice selection of bits; don’t bother trying to mix WHQ Tzaangors into your 40K army, imo, just get the 40K kit and you can use those for AoS. Rubric marines make a gorgeous kit. Datasheets have units of 5 (4 + 1 aspiring sorcerer as infantry character) so the box can make the asp sorcerer + 9 marines, equipped with inferno boltguns or warp flamers. Soulreaper cannon and icon of flame…pretty. Oh, and a diverse CSM transfer sheet for other legions. Nice kit.

That’s all I have for models. Have a look on GW’s pre-order section for kit details and 360 view.

 

Making an army

These books are incredibly clear and perhaps that’s future-proofing in addition to an evolution of the design studio. You need CSM codex for TS and Demon codex for the Tzeentch demon army here. The TS are vicious psykers and that comes through quite clear in this WoMagnus supplement!

TS: This book contains new data sheets for Ahriman and Rubric Marines which replace their listings in the current CSM codex. The TS theme army is a Grand Coven (GC) which is made up of formations. Psykers get new and better powers and the CSM sorcerers can draw from 4 new disciplines: Sinistrum, Heretech, Ectomancy, Geomortis. We get 6 new objectives for TS focusing on psyker objectives mostly, or number 9. Also 3 cool fluffy altars of war. TS get 6 new relics, 6 new warlord traits (One gives eternal warrior!). CSM models can become TS with certain Tzeentchy condition to basically, ya know, make it work.

Special rules: detachment from CSM can become TS meeting rules (this book), then all units in a TS detachment or formation get 3 special rules (hells yeah, imo!)

1. if unit w/vet of long war (all TS except Tzaangors) affected by a blessing then invuln save better by 1 until start of your next psyker phase.

2. Units as above reroll hits every round of close combat vs. Space Wolves but also SW get hatred vs. TS

3. Rubricae becomes troops instead of elites

-Units from the formation can be in both a formation and detachment. You need your warlord in a GC as primary detachment to give the benefits to that whole primary detachment. Which is re-roll TS special warlord trait & re-roll the result of perils as well as all psykers can attempt to manifest one warp charge above their mastery level. So mastery 4 could attempt to manifest 5 powers!! Holy Psyker kickass, Batman! Oh, Eldar… ;-p

- GC is 1+ core; 0-4 command; 1+ auxiliary    [TS Formations have cool benefit of re-rollingfailed saving throws of 1 when the formation uses max number of units allowed]

Core: War Cabal (formations either using  healthy mix of the army) or Sehkmet Conclave (A badass Sorcerer + 3-9 scarab occult termies)

Command: Reharti, Ahriman’s Exiles, and Lord of the Legion

Aux: War Coven (magics!), Tzaangor Warherd (bray, baby!), Daemon engines (stuff from codex), and legion armory (codex armor vehicles)

Updated discipline of Tzeentch, 4 new disciplines.

designer notes new icon of flame reflects new changes since CSM codex, new inferno bolt weapons. Bolt + mark Tz = soul blaze

 

Can’t spoil every data sheet but some highlights:

- Ahriman at 230 HQ (rubric become troops if he’s in the army), can take a disc, psyk 4: Bio, Deamon (malefic), divination, ectomancy, geomortis, heretics, pyro, sinistrum, telekinesis, telepathy, tzeentch [The 11] and he still has Master of Deception warlord trait. 

-Exalted sorcerer 160, can take disc, Pyk 2, same 11 powers, 1/per game Coruscating Beam attack instead of shooting (unlimited,S9, AP2, Heavy 1, blast, lance)

-Tzaangors 10 w/mk Tzeentch, can swap 2 hand weapons for auto pistol & chainsword, can take up to unit 30, 7pts each. relic hunter rule for fluff in case rare instance of this comes up

-Rubric marines unit 5 (4+ aspiring sorcerer), same special rules but better weapon options now. aura of dark glory, sorcery force stav, uses Tzeentch spells, can take up to 20 (23 pts each), any # of warpflamers (7 pts), sorcerer can take meltabomb, icon, gift, rhino. 1 soul reaper cannon per 10 marines (25 pts).

-Scarab occult terms 5 (4 + sorcerer) sorcerer has WS 5, 2 wounds- 1 above normal troops, and cast 11 disciplines. units can be 10 (40/model), heavy weapon options per every 5; per 5 one hellfire missile rack, land raider road trip available:)

-Magnus is a beast at 650 points but he has some crazy powers. psyk 5, draws line of sight to any model on the battlefield, harnesses charges on 2+, never perils, 4+ invuln, and besides knowing all Tzeentch & Change spells he has that Gaze you heard about, charge 5 (but remember all bonuses TS get!) 18’ D, Ap 1, assault 1, soulblaze! His staff is S user, AP2, force, soul blaze and transmogrify. Hot.

 

—so as with making the TS army, it’s all about formations and besides re-rolling saves of 1, they are reflections of fluff in names and benefits. As the Rehati should be from the HH novel A Thousand Sons (by Graham MacNeill), this expensive sect can harness on 3+ and draw line of sight anywhere. Makes me happy! War cabals of rubrics and terms; war covens of sorcerers; herds of tzaangors and a sekhmet conclave of terms + sorcerers.

 

-these inferno weapons all S4, AP 3; soul reaper cannon 24”, S5, AP 3, Heavy 4 rending; and the warp flame weapons have warp flame special rule.

 

Demons

Also 3 alter of war, 6 new fluffy tactical objectives, a new Tzeentch warp storm chart if your warlord is in the primary detachment (like TS model for creating a battle-forged army above)

Pink Horrors here replace the ones from the Demons codex. 90 for 10, up to 20 (9 pts/each). 1 is iridescent horror who can take 20 pts of rewards combination) and take choice of icons and icon upgrades

Blue (50pts for 10) and brimstone horrors (30 pts for 10) have been added as units. Pink horrors die and split into 2 blue which die and split into brimstones if you have them. An awesome return to the game! One formation even doubles the amount of horrors spawned from their colorful kin. Horrors use Change discipline.

 

-contains new loci, transmogrification in this book replaces the one from the demons codex because horrors split differently now. Demons of Tzeentch can be demon of tzeentch detachments. Pink horrors can carry new icons as well.

-You make a Pandemoniad of Tzeentch as your primary detachment but for warlord traits you need WF 1: Curse of the Wulfen. 

the Pandemoniad gives you 1 better invuln save to a max 3+  and you can reroll the warlord trait (from WF1) AND the tzeentch warp storm table.

Same as a GC in format.

-1+ Core - Warpflame Host, Lorestealer Host

-0-3 Command - Lord of Pandemonium or Omniscient Oracles (Kairos plus more Lords of Change to help the blind bastard actually see the present, lol!)

-1+ aux -[this is where the rest of your demons of tzeentch come in] Agents of Tzeentch, Forgehost (soul grinders), Burning Skyhost, Brimstone Conflaguraions and Groups of Heralds.

 

 

Fluff

no spoilers here :)

 

5/5 stars!

 

Kenny Lull
Direct download: Ep_173_-_Wrath_of_Magnus_Review.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 5:12pm PDT

We talk news, hobby and games played. Kenny did Apocalypse,Robert played a variety of games. Lots of exciting news this week but most importantly, Kenny is finally joined by expert BL author,  NY Times best-selling author Aaron Dembski-Bowden talking his writing style, old and recent books, the Master of Mankind coming to wide sale this weekend, what's coming up in the Black Legion series and more. Don't miss this long-awaited interview! (starts about 45 minutes in)

Zach follows AD-B with an exciting conversation about the successful and now GW-sponsored London GT event (40 & 30K) coming in May.
 
Enjoy! I know you will.
 
@adembskibowden on twitter
 
LGT - 30K portion by Greg @childoffang from The Imperial Truth podcast 
 
  • " Zach and his crew set up the LGT last year and had 88 gamers and over a 100 hobbyist in total their first year. This year the 5 round 1850pts tournament is set to be bigger and better than ever. 200 tickets are available. Games Workshop are the headline sponsor. And you can be sure gamers of all abilities will have an awesome weekend. The event is on 13th and 14th of May 2017 in London, you can find out all the info and grab your ticket on their website: www.london40kgrandtournament.co.uk "
  • Facebook: www.facebook.com/london40kgt
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  • Event date: 13th - 14th May 2017
  • Location: Westminster Academy Sport, London
  • Tickets on sale 14th November 2016, available from our web-store. Sign up to the mailing list for exclusive discounts.
Direct download: Ep_172_-_Aaron_Dembski-Bowden__his_worksupcoming_works.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 2:54pm PDT

   

 We talk news, hobby and games played. Then as Black Library Live begins today we chat with two authors who have works featured at the event--Laurie Goulding and Guy Haley--and for the rest of us geographically -challenged folk, we can watch the event on Warhammer TV. 

 
Enjoy!
 
@lauriegoulding
@guyhaley
 
Guy's fic   https://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_noss_2?url=search-alias%3Daps&field-keywords=guy+haley
www.blacklibrary.com
 
https://www.facebook.com/WarhammerTVteam/?fref=ts
Direct download: Ep_171_-_Light_ofPharos_wLaurie_Goulding__Guy_Haley.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 6:00pm PDT

Ep 170 - Tribute to AoS fic of Josh Reynolds

 
We talk news, hobby and games played, a recap of Holy Havoc AoS team event. Then Alex joins Kenny from Norway and talks the fic of Josh Reynolds in AoS, a most prolific author.
 
Enjoy!
 
@darth_alec
@jmreynolds
tga.community
 

 

Direct download: Ep_170_-_Tribute_to_AoS_fic_of_Josh_Reynolds.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 11:14am PDT

We talks news, hobby and games played, then... NEW BLOOD BOWL reviewed! We discuss the new box contents, rules clarifications and presentation, plus play testing not only the game w/humans vs. orks in the box but also using existing teams using the living rulebook stats you'd have been using if playing over these past several years. Or the stats Warhammer World has put up for the Beard Cup. Bottom line: it's awesome and no reason you should not pick it up and start playing right away, even if you don't play humans or orcs. Why not enjoy until your team is resculpted and released? :)

 
Enjoy!
Direct download: Ep_169_-_New_Blood_Bowl_Review.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 6:05pm PDT

We talk news, hobby and games played. Gary (Natfka212) and Jason Sparks join us for an an exiting look at their game Genesys Project now in beta testing. You can check it out and sign up at http://www.thegenesysproject.com/

 

Enjoy!

Direct download: Ep_168_Genesys_Project_wNatfka__Jason.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 9:02am PDT

Review of Burning of Prospero including game play. We talk news, hobby, games played at the local Horus Heresy Weekender in the Midwest, and an AoS event coming up this weekend. David Guymer joins us on our continuing coverage of The Beast Arises for book 10: The Last Son of Dorn. 

 
After our intro at around 40-ish minutes Kenny walks you through Burning of Prospero fresh from a few test games. It's an amazing game and value, go get yours! :)
Direct download: Ep_167_-_Burning_of_Prospero__TBA10-_Last_Son_of_Dorn_wDavid_Guymer.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 8:46pm PDT

We talk news, lots of news!m hobby and games played. Kenny attended a KoW event and talks about his new love of KoW and why you should try it with no risk.

Some brief audio of event w/TO.

Enjoy!

Direct download: ep_166_Kingslayer_KoW.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 7:15pm PDT

We talk news, hobby and many games played. Robert is still sick so he was kind enough to keep some distance from his mic in the kind hope of not infecting it. But he's loud so you should still be able to hear him. :) 

Author Chris Dows joins us to talk all things carnage in his 8-par series collected now in Red Path (same cover art as Traitor's Hate campaign book) so pick up your copy, and join us as we walk the Eightfold Path.
Some audio from a baller AoS Open Play event is at the very end.
 
Enjoy!
Direct download: Ep_165_-_Red_Path_wChris_Dows.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 4:18pm PDT

We talk news, hobby and games played. The audio on Kenny's side was a bit echoey. We tried something new and we don't do that again. Sorry folks.

This, our second installment of the value of starter sets series we look at Hordes mk3 vs. Gates of Antares.

Enjoy!

Direct download: Ep_164_-_Starter_Sets_Gates_of_Antares_vs_Hordes.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 9:33am PDT

We talk news, hobby and games played. Kenny works through a major life change in possessions, but gaming stuff was prioritized. Robert is sick (naturally) but as always, shares his hobby insight.

Only a few weeks after release, author John French joins us to give a detailed (but not major spoilers) discussion about book 39 for the Horus Heresy, Praetorian of Dorn. Get it and read it now!!! ...then you can conspire with those of us who know the truth... 

Enjoy!

Direct download: Ep_163_-_Praeorian_of_Dorn_wJohn_French.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 3:22pm PDT

We talk news, hobby and games played. Robert lends some insight to the FFG & GW license end. David Annandale joins us for continuing coverage of The Beast Arises with book: Watchers in Death.

 

Enjoy!

 

Direct download: Ep_162_TBA9-_Watchers_in_Death_wDavid_Annandale.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 6:09pm PDT

We talk news, hobby and games played. Andy and Gary from Age of Sigbrah podcast join us for their unique approach to AoS podcasting. Kenny's narrative GHB AoS game has quick recap audio with opponent Ryan at the very end of the episode.

Enjoy!

https://twitter.com/AgeOfSigBrah or Lost Lighthouse on iTunes/podcatchers

Direct download: Ep_161_-_Age_of_Sigbrah.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 8:08am PDT

We talk news, hobby and games played. We start a new series on comparing value in starter sets and this weke is 40K Dark Veneance vs. Halo Fleet Battles. Then we discuss the pros and cons of buying an army in one go vs. incremental. 

Enjoy!

 

Direct download: ep_160_-_Starter_Sets_40K_Dark_Ven_v_Halo_Fleet.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 6:35pm PDT

We talk news, hobby, games played. Warhammer TV responded quick to a plastoc 30K Thousand Sons model with a quick reveal of Kharn. We both played a couple good games. Then Gav Thorpe joins us for our continuing coverage of The Beast Arises w/Book 8, The Beast Must Die.

 
Enjoy!
rustynickelminiatures.com
http://www.ebay.com/usr/gamelink2012?_trksid=p2057872.m2749.l2754
 
@dennishamster
Direct download: Ep_159_-_TBA8-_The_Beast_Must_Die_wGav_Thorpe.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 10:40am PDT

We talk news, hobby and we both had games played!  Robert enlightens us about Privateer Press's new release schedule and makes for some interesting conversation about other companies as well.

 
Then we are joined by three authors as we cover the War of Vengeance (or War of the Beard, if you will) from the Warhammer Fantasy Time of Legends series.  Nicky Kyme discusses envisioning and laying out the series as well as his first book The Great Betrayal (as well as his other works and upcoming pieces), then Chris Wraight talks elves and dragons in Master of Dragons, and finally C.L. Werner closes the last series of the World that Was with The Cruse of the Phoenix Crown. Excellent and informative interviews each, as well as some inspiration for playing AoS armies.
 
Enjoy!
 
@nickkyme
@wraightc
C.L.   https://www.facebook.com/clint.l.werner?fref=ts
All available individually or bundle from www.blacklibrary.com
Direct download: Ep_158_-_War_of_Vengeance_wKyme_Wraight__Werner.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 9:41am PDT

We talk news, hobby and games played before Robert takes us on a fascinating and informative report of what miniwargaming hobby news came out of Gen Con this past weekend.

 

Enjoy!

Direct download: Ep_157_-_Gen_Con_2016.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 4:33pm PDT

We talk news, rumors, hobby and games played. Robert hosted terrain building, Kenny killed plaguebearers (but not quite enough). David Annandale comes back on for our continuing coverage of The Beast Arises, this time book 7 The Hunt for Vulkan.
 
Enjoy!
Direct download: ep_156_-_TBA7-_Hunt_for_Vulkan_wDavid_Annandale.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 9:40am PDT

We talk news, games played and hobby. Season of War continues. GenCon is next week so expect much more news there.

Chris Wraight comes back on to discuss his latest HH hit, Path of Heaven, as well as his past and upcoming works for 30K & 40K. He has a primarch novel and an Inquisitor book coming up soon, in fact... :)
 
Enjoy!
Direct download: Ep_155_-_Path_of_Heaven_wChris_Wraight_.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 7:20am PDT

We talk news, hobby and games played. Robert then leads us in a discussion concerning reviving or introducing new games. Kenny has short audio at the end with Harry having played scenario 1/week 1 for Season of War AoS and discuss the scenario which anyone can use anytime.

 

Enjoy!

Direct download: Ep_154_-_Starting__promoting_new_games.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 7:27am PDT

We talk news, hobby and games played. Robert and Kenny prep to take on the AoS summer campaign week 1 beginning this weekend. After we draw our winner for yet another give-away winner we are joined for his 5th/6th?? interview on Combat Phase to talk his latest Horus Heresy novel, the long awaited Angels of Caliban. 

 
Enjoy!
 
@dennishamster
http://gavthorpe.co.uk/
 
check them out!
Direct download: Ep_153_-_Angels_of_Caliban_wGav_Thorpe.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 9:10am PDT

Ep 152 - All About Ahriman

We talk news, hobby and games played. Robert has loads of games played while Kenny tried Matched Play from the AoS General's Handbook. Wrapping up our CSM arc we are joined by BL author John French to discuss his excellent series on Ahriman in this episode" All About Ahriman." Then Ask a Hobby Expert welcomes Andrea Schwandt telling us how she did excellent conversion work on the Star Drake and gives some nice tips for cutting, posing, sculpting and supportimg pieces.
 
Remember don't delay! Ping us at www.combatphase.com/ping-us/ telling us your name and favorite AoS book or short story in an AoS  book to win an author-signed copy of Fury of Gork by Josh Reynolds!
 
John French website - order of reading http://john-french.blogspot.com/2015/01/ahriman-series-order-of-stories.html
twitter - @Johnshfrench 
FB - https://www.facebook.com/johnshfrench/?fref=ts
 
 
Andrea twitter@luckysixes
 
Enjoy!

 

Direct download: Ep_152_CSM-_All_About_Ahriman_wJohn_French.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 8:31am PDT

We talk games played, hobby and news. Also SHAME on Robert!

We welcome to the show for the first time, friend of the show, Robbie MacNiven who talks the 8-part series Legacy of Russ, part 6 is up next on BL.com.
 
Enjoy!
@robbiemacniven
https://robbiemacniven.wordpress.com/
https://www.facebook.com/Robbie-MacNiven
Direct download: ep_151_-_Legacy_of_Russ_wRobbie_MacNiven.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 9:15am PDT

We talk news, games played and hobby (lots from Kenny at BitS6)

Because we missed almost a whole week (So sorry! blame Robert!) we give you a double helping of BL author goodness here. First up is our continuation with Chaos Space Marines arc presenting Kharn w/his author Anthony Reynolds--who also dishes on his Word Bearers and Brettonians--then David Guymer is back on to cover The Beast Arises 6: Echoes of the Long War.

Many more author interviews to come in July. Enjoy!

 

http://www.antreynolds.com/

@_AntReynolds_

http://bobinwood.wix.com/thirteenthbell

@warlordguymer

www.blacklibrary.com

Direct download: Ep_150_-_Kharn_wAnt_Reynolds__TBA6_wGuymer.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 1:18pm PDT

We talk news, hobby and games played. Robert is having a crisis of faith re: 40K so we talk through new Mk3 out today, more on Gates of Antares and prepare for next week as BL authors return (delayed by tech difficulties) for CSM fun.

Enjoy!

Direct download: ep_149_-_MK3__Crisis_of_Faith.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 7:25pm PDT

We talk news, hobby and games played. Kenny broke all of his models on the flight back to the US:( Kenny & Robert played a host match again (finally!) of AoS w/Ryan and it was great. Robert gives an insightful glimpse of Beyond the Gates of Antares listeners need to hear. Enjoy!

Direct download: Ep_148_-_Beyond_the_Gates_of_Antares__Host_MATCH.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 3:15pm PDT

Part 1 of our new Chaos Space Marine arc: Modeling & Converting
 
We talk news, hobby and games played, plus a bit of fun speculation about a favorite IP, wish-listing. Talented friend of the show, Peter, joins us to talk modeling and converting your own Chaos Space Marine armies and characters. *Note* Peter's audio starts out a bit softer but only for a few minutes. You must check out his work on his hobby blog on B&C (link below). 
 
We will be back next episode in the arc with All About Ahriman and then Kharn's own show with a special guest surprise (hmmm, what could it be?)... :) Enjoy!
 

Bolter and Chainsword work in progress thread

 

http://www.bolterandchainsword.com/topic/278434-let-the-galaxy-burn-balefire-legion-is-back/

 

 

YouTube

 

 

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCYI3yz6y7WYgmAQAkiYAIPQ

 

 

The ETL (remember team chaos needs support more participants for chaos please)

 

http://www.bolterandchainsword.com/topic/322374-e-tenebrae-lux-v/

 

Direct download: ep_147_-_CSM_pt_1-_Modeling__Conversions.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 9:48am PDT

We talk news, hobby and games played. Robert played some Epic. We then ponder how many video games are out now based on our favorite wargames IPs (hint: it's a lot!) Our The Beast Arises series continues with book 5, Throneworld, where author Guy Haley joins us to discuss writing this book, his series finale book, and more goodies coming later this year.
 
Enjoy!
 
@guyhaley
https://guyhaley.wordpress.com/
Direct download: Ep_146_-_TBA5-_Throneworld_wguy_haley.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 6:50am PDT

We talk news, games played and hobby. Warhammer Fest is going on as we speak, er, record, but we present some of the exciting info coming out of the UK. Robert then takes us on a journey of the Wall of Wonder, promising that it will return more frequently to the show now we are three (I guess the terrible twos are over).

Contest winner drawn. See you next week with continuing coverage of TBA w/book 5 Throneworld with author Guy Hayley. That's next week. Enjoy!

Direct download: Ep_145_-_Wall_o_Wonder.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 7:29am PDT

Link - 

 
We talk news, upcoming releases, hobby and games played. Our AoS fic series continues with BL author Guy Haley who talks his seven stories 
multiple books and his take on AoS.
 
Don't forget to enter the drawing for the BL 1st ed. Lemartes book! All you need to do is ping us at www.combatphase.com and tell us quickly your favorite death scene from a 30K or 40K BL book. Drawing is next week on ep 145.
 
Enjoy!
Direct download: Ep_144_-_AoS_wGuy_Haley.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 5:58am PDT

We talk news, hobby and games played. Then Robert and Kenny consider the new Mk3 version of WarmaHordes coming in June from PP. We are excited and wowed! by the communication from PP and discuss where you can find more regular info from PP on the upcoming edition. We close with a brief but amazing look at a charity where you can win awesome prizes, including a life-size replica of Madrak's Rathrok:)
 
Enjoy!
 
www.allnewwar.com
Charity: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nL6qWP8U8FU
NOVA Open charity: http://novaopenfoundation.org/
DeffHeadDice on YouTube
Trollblood Scrum podcast: http://www.trollbloodscrum.com/
Direct download: Ep_143.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 8:13am PDT

We talk news, what we think the big AoS news will be, lots of games played and some hobby. As we wrap our our three episode arc on Hobby Community Vince Venturella of YouTube Warhammer Weekly and other great shows joins us for this episode to talk about his shows and how these hobby communities benefit us all.
 
Enjoy!
 
Get 30th Space Marine from FLGS Speltid.se (can't miss him!)

 

Direct download: Ep_142.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 4:51am PDT

We talk news, rumors, hobby and games played. Privateer press has announced WarmaHordes Mk III, News from lots of companies, GW products & the 30th birthday of the Space Marines, and this weekend was Salute. Loads to say here. Once again using new spoiled rules from Mk III, Kenny is having a game of Hordes special wrestling match with only throws and power attacks:) Check out some shout-outs as well.

 

In part four of the 12 part The Beast Arises series author David Annandale returns to talk his exciting book The Last Wall which deals with Terra moments in to having the Ork MOON sit atop the capital. As always, spoilers (though the BL description spoils much more) but we don't spoil the end. Naturally, we conclude with upcoming works from our authors and David has the first edition next week of the new Horus Heresy: Primarchs series kick off with Guilliman!  

Enjoy!

 

 

https://davidannandale.com/

@david_annandale

resin bases on Ebay gamelink2012

Doom & Darkness YouTube channel: Why Pople Love to Hate Games Workshop https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WTLYcvnPG-4

www.blacklibrary.com for The Beast Arises series

Direct download: Ep_141_-_TBA_4-_The_Last_Wall_wDavid_Annandale.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 7:17am PDT

We talk news, hobby, games played. Kenny briefly recaps his AoS tournament experience from the Fantasia Fanatic in Sweden this weekend. Opponent/winner does a 10 minute interview. Then...time for the main event! 
 
Rumor culture and news in wargaming is a part of the package. The rumor master himself, Natfka, of the Faeit212 site joins us for a long but fascinating interview about the origins of, workings of his news and rumors site...and what we have to look forward to in the coming days:)
 
Enjoy!
 

 

Direct download: ep_140_rumor_culture_natfka.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 1:33pm PDT

We talk news and games played, and of course hobby. Naturally, news includes the delightful April Fools jokes from industry, the Privateer Press retailer announcement, and other releases. Shout out to all the folks having a blast at Adepticon this weekend!

 

Robert interviews Kenny about his 4-monthish long project of joining wargaming forums. Kenny learned a lot and will even stay with some of these sites. Come laugh at Kenny's ignorance with us.

Then Kenny talks with how two opponents about how they did the AoS 3-way game and what tips would help players wishing to run a 3+ player game of AoS.

Enjoy!

Direct download: ep_139_adventures_in_forums.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 1:09pm PDT

We talk news, GW FAQs call and social media presence, then some hobby and games played (Fyreslayers!!)
 
Our AoS fiction series continues with author David Annandale talking his stories with Call of Archaon, Call of Chaos, and Fyreslayers Legends book. As always, mild spoilers (no big endings ruined)...and...what he to look forward to from our author and Black Library:)
 
Enjoy!
 
GW Organized Play
David Annandale @David_Annandale

 

Direct download: ep_138_-_AoS_fic_wDavid_Annandale.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 8:14am PDT

We talk news, hobby and games played. Then author Gav Thorpe joins us again for our continuing series coverage of The Beast Arises for his book 3: The Emperor Expects. He go through where the story is at this point and Gav shares some insight to the series's beginnings and where we are headed. Naturally, we have Gav tease us with what's coming up for Horus Heresy, 40K, and Age of Sigmar. 
 
Twitter @dennishamster
Gav on Facebook
www.gavthorpe.co.uk
 
This book and all of the others mentioned are available as hardback, ebook and in some cases audio books on www.blacklibrary.com
 
Enjoy!
Direct download: Ep_137_-_TBA3-_The_Emperor_Expects_wGav_Thorpe.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 12:14pm PDT

We talk news, rumors, games played and hobby. Kenny had a variety of games in. Then inspired by discussion on various forums and fan groups we talk about fantasy as a setting and how far this can stretch, from older games to the newest.

Enjoy!

http://gavthorpe.co.uk/2016/03/06/warbeast-authors-notes/

 

Direct download: ep_136_-_degrees_of_fantasy.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 4:11am PDT

We talk news, games played, hobby fun time and then jump right into a fascinating interview as we welcome David Guymer back on the show for a third time to discuss his AoS fiction and what it's like for writing AoS materials. Naturally, some element of spoilers (leave the endings for you to discover). There are some surprises in here as well if you listen closely. :) We look forward to David's The Beast Arises books and more awesome AoS works coming soon.

David Guymer

Twitter @warlordguymer

Facebook David Guymer

http://www.goodreads.com/author/show/5406240.David_Guymer

www.blacklibrary.com for all the works

Direct download: Ep_135_AoS_fic_Guymer.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 6:40am PDT

We are back with part two of the twelve-book series The Beast Arises, by Rob Sanders. We talk news, hobby and games played. Kenny shouts out to Holy Wars AoS tourney now internationally acclaimed:) Then Kenny is pleased to be coming home from a local Horus Heresy 30K apocalypse game. 

We then go into book 2: Predator/Prey focusing on places as a theme to analyze the book. And we are excited for the next 10 books (hopefully we will have the authors on for the rest of the books).

Enjoy!

 

Resin Bases Ebay seller: Gamelink2012

@HolyWarsGT

Direct download: Ep_134_The_Beast_Arises_2-_PredatorPrey.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 4:25am PDT

We talk news, Wulfen (40K) and Fyreslayers in AoS in games played and hobby. This week BL author Gav Thorpe returns to the show to talk Dark Angels in 30K-40K because with Angels of Caliban coming it made much more sense to expand beyond the Legacy of Caliban trilogy. 

 
Enjoy!
 
http://gavthorpe.co.uk/
Direct download: Ep_133_-_Legacy_of_Caliban_wGav_Thorpe.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 2:57am PDT

 

We talk news, hobby and games played. Lots of GW news (of course). Robert then leads us into a discussion about expectations and what makes different types of gamers happy with their products.
 
The Wall o' Wonder returns! Seventh Sea

 

 

Enjoy!

Direct download: Ep_132_-_What_Gamers_Want.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 9:11am PDT

*Primarch reveal at the end!*
We talk news, hobby and games played. The Horus Heresy Weekender was going on as we recorded so quite a bit of news in here as well. Kenny played his first AoS game with his new Fyreslayers from their Battletome as well, so have a listen and revel in the Fyre and Slaying! Then, Kenny relays some news coming from the Weekender. Go check out your source of choice, but here's some suggestions below.
 
Then Zachary Becker comes and talks to us about the London 40K GT, bringing a 40K tournament back to London after 20 years. Check it out and go have a cracking (<-- see, I learned some UK English) time in London! :)
 
www.battlebunnies.blogspot.co.uk
Imperial Truth on iTunes or Facebook or Twitter
 
 

 

Direct download: Ep_131_-_HH_Weekender__London_40K_GT.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 8:41am PDT

Warhammer 9th Age
 
We talk news, hobby and games played. New games and some Wulfen rumors discussion
Len joins us to give an overview on 9th Age for those of us who haven’t had a chance to read all the new stuff. Enjoy!
 
@TK_Lenny
 
Direct download: Ep_130_-_Warhammer_9th_Age.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 7:53am PDT

We talk news (Fyreslayers, AoS Chaos, podcasts), games played and hobby. Robert joins Kenny where the Mid-Atlantic is pounded by a freak blizzard while Northern Sweden is graced with but a mere dusting of flurries:) 

 

This is the first of 12 book clubs as Combat Phase does coverage of the 12-book series The Beast Arises. Each month we aim to cover the current release before the next book hits the shelves. We hope to have the author on for each of the books. We know who authors each book in the series at this point except books 10 & 11. Naturally, there are SPOILERS but each book is a quick read, with audio books at 6.5 hours.

 

Give us a listen and let us know what you thought about the book. Hit us up on Twitter @combatphasepodc or www.facebook.com/combatphase

 

Enjoy!

 

Direct download: Ep_129_-_The_Beast_Arises-_I_am_Slaughter.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 9:11am PDT

We talk some quick news about AoS Fyreslayers and totally forgot to mention the return of a fav podcast The Independent Characters in news (sorry). Next comes the usual hobby and games played. Kenny's explorative adventure in gaming forums continues. Then it's time to talk Age of Sigmar...6 months after the release.

 
Please visit our guest podcasts. First Dan and Wayne from Heelanhammer then Davy and Eric from Mortal Realms. Tell us where AoS is for you, now, half a year later.
 
Enjoy!
 
www.heelanhammer.com
Comp: http://heelanhammer.com/clash/
@heelanhammer
@WayneKemp13
 
Mortal Realms
http://mortalrealms.blogspot.com
@stonemonkgamer
@red_zeke
@mortalrealms
 
Resources AoS
http://www.scrollbuilder.com/
www.ageofsigmar.org
Direct download: Ep_128_-_Contemporary_AoS_wHeelanhammer__Mortal_Realms_Podcasts.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 8:15am PDT

We talk news (Plastic SLAYERS!), hobby and games played. Then Robert launches us into our hopes and wishlist for 2016 across this growing hobby of ours... it is indeed a great time for miniwargaming! Next we give our predictions for the hobby in 2016 as well some game companies to watch this year.

Enjoy!

 
Direct download: Ep_127_-_2016_A_Great_Year_For_Miniwargaming.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 8:33am PDT

Year End Review Part 3/3 - Review & Analysis on All Non-GW Games.
 
Happy New Year! We talk news, hobby and games played. Kenny tried out 30K Iron Hands for the first time. Then we finish up our 2015 review with this very informative review and analysis on all the non-GW companies and games. Have a listen and share your thoughts on our Facebook page. www.facebook.com/combatphase.
 
Come back next week to start 2016 with Combat Phase. Stay tuned in January 2016 for more great episodes: Contemporary Age of Sigmar, Warhammer 9th Age, and our coverage of the The Beast Arises series from Black Library! Most of the authors will be joining us on these coverage episodes.
 

Enjoy!

 
With a new year, we have new contests. Please leave us a review on iTunes to raise the visibility of the show and to have a chance to win a prize:) Hey, it's the best way to support the show and make us happy

 

Direct download: Ep_126_-_Year_End_Review_33_All_the_Rest.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 9:47am PDT

Ep 125 - Year End Review Pt. 2: Trends Intervention & Development; Ask a Hobby Expert: AoS Floating Waterfall Island w/Steve Herner

 
We talk end of the year news and hobby. Kenny discusses his first game of the Batman miniatures game before we launch into the second part of our epic 2015 review where we look this time at trends in the hobby and how 2015 unfolded for the industry and wide panoply of games. "The Year of Surprises" involved a Games Workshop Intervention and how much change 2015 brought, and where we might be headed. Further, we begin setting up the conversation of community development and the rise of so many new games in the wake of the end of Warhammer 8th ed. Finally, we welcome back a friend of the show...
 
Ask a Hobby Expert returns with the Holy Hammer himself, Steve Herner coming back on the show to explain his brilliant new piece of AoS terrain: the floating waterfall island for play on top and below.
 
Holy Wars, Steve Herner - pics of the terrain design and construction
@holyhammerhern
 
Enjoy!

 


Women in Wargaming!

We talk news and games played very briefly but are eager to jump right into our topic of the week: Women and Wargaming! This is reflecting the characters and units, not the sex of the player his/herself. We have added more interviews so we will follow this episode up in January or February 2016. 
 
As so many wargames have female characters we highlight some games, the role of female characters in the fluff, and some model choices for your female characters or conversions. We are joined by BL author James Swallow talking Sisters of Battle in 30K - 40K, as well as Garro (now with model!) and his upcoming works. Ronnie Renton of Mantic games joins us next for a great discussion about the wonderful worlds of Mantic Games for female characters in these properties. He's a fantastic guest:)
 
 
www.blacklibrary.com
@jmswallow James Swallow
http://jamesswallow.blogspot.co.uk/
Good Reads: http://www.goodreads.com/author/show/32643.James_Swallow
 
www.manticgames.com for all their great games
 
The Dice Bag Lady   --  
http://thedicebaglady.net/female-miniatures/
 
Enjoy! Leave your feedback on our Facebook group www.facebook.com/combatphase
Direct download: ep_124_-_women_in_wargaming.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 10:08am PDT

We talk news, hobby and games played. This episode is the first of a three-parter on 2015 Year End Review. We discuss releases, trends, supporting businesses (terrain, cases, paints, etc.), new games and what was the big news in 2015. Not a month-by-month, just an all-encompassing look at the hobby.

 

Enjoy!

Direct download: Ep_123_year_end_part_1.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 10:23am PDT

We talk news, games played and hobby, as well as in interesting upcoming episode on women (factions/characters) in wargaming. We are then joined by BL authors of Grey Knight fiction to talk the chapter and their stories. David Annandale joins us followed by Ben Counter. Finally Adric discusses bringing Grey Knights to the tabletop and constructing/painting an army.

Enjoy!

@david_annandale

@bencounter

www.blacklibrary.com

 

Direct download: Ep_122_GK.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 11:19am PDT

We talk news, Black Friday sales and deals still current. Then we are joined by two great podcasts covering Kings of War. Our message is simple: KoW IS an active game with a great and growing community and you CAN get a game. First Rob from Counter Charge podcast talks some aspects of the hobby while Matt from Kings of Cascadia (formerly Dimensional Cascade) discusses others. Enjoy!

Counter Charge Podcast https://twitter.com/countercharge15
Kings of Cascadia http://kingsofcascadia.com/ https://twitter.com/cascadepodcast
Facebook group: KoW fanatics https://www.facebook.com/groups/403267653139331/



Direct download: Ep_121_-_Contemporary_Kings_of_War__Black_Friday_Deals.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 8:05am PDT

We talk news, hobby and games played. Robert and Kenny discuss the new GW Betrayal at Calth box set (not game mechanics yet) first impressions. Kenny went to the fan-made Convention Secundus and Warhammer World.

BL authors Rob Sanders and David Annandale discuss their novels The Honoured The Unburdened which complement the fluff in the box set. 

Enjoy!

www.blacklibrary.com

www.adepticon.org

 

Direct download: ep_120_-_Betrayal_at_Calth_Rob__David.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 6:18am PDT

Happy Veterans Day to all who have served!

We talk news, games played and hobby. Horus Heresy Betrayal of Calth is out! In honor of a halloween show, which is sadly late (sorry), Robert walks us through the inclusion of the wonderful world of zombies in your games. 

Enjoy!

www.adepticon.org

www.speltid.se

Direct download: Ep_119_-_ZOMBIES.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 5:08am PDT

We talk news (GW posted the teaser trailer for the boxed set Horus Heresy: Betrayal at Calth), hobby and games played. Then Robert leads us into a discussion about the rise of scifi and fantasy culture and how that translates to the gaming world. It is indeed a good time to be a nerd/geek/gamer/whatever! :)

Enjoy!

Direct download: Ep_118_-_Rise_of_SciFi__Fantasy_Gaming.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 6:59am PDT

We say FW open day by accident. Robert's research failed to pull the correct name, since we took from faulty sources ourselves. Definitely nothing to do with age/senility. For sure...

 

We talk news, games played for us both *yay!* hobby and look at 1) 40K Open Day, closing at the time of this recording, check out pics and news on Imperial Truth Facebook page; and 2) Kenny is looking for a site, channel, podcast, interpretive dance troupe, whatever to present episodic and entertaining pieces of Warmahordes fluff to those without all the books and who want to at least stay up on the evolving metaplot as new books come out. If you have something, please let us know.

 

Fredde Bergström comes on to talk about the ever-growing Facebook group 30K Sweden has branched out beyond Sweden -- worldwide -- and is a great venue for all games looking at HH before spending any money to those seeking all levels of the hobby to those needing expert level advice or organizing events. Check it out!

Convention Secundus Nov 13-15, get tickets/ info @ https://www.facebook.com/events/558999927572638/

https://www.facebook.com/groups/1561831177396666/

http://www.lincon.se/

The Imperial Truth podcast https://www.facebook.com/the.imperial.truth.au?fref=ts

 Vaults of Terra YouTube Channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCS14rofXz-WT305CKiu719Q 

Direct download: Ep_117_-_40K_Open_Day__30K_Sweden_Group.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 3:19am PDT

We talk news, games played and hobby. Then we start a new segment we hope to revisit with listener submissions/questions  and the long list we still have. In the spirit of the old comic book franchise "What If?" Combat Phase looks at how one would bring to the tabletop cross-overs or your favorite battles from history, fantasy or sci-fi. Want to play that cool battle from your favorite movie? We explore the models and game system you could use!

 
Please share your thoughts and ideas for the next Combat Phase What If
 
Enjoy
Direct download: Ep_116_-_Combat_Phase_What_If.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 3:13am PDT

We talk news, games played, hobby and Kenny talks about the Fantasia Fanatic event in Sweden. After our normal intro stay tuned for coverage of the event, including roving coverage, interviews and all the people who beat me...which is everyone. Sorry, could not get awards audio as my Swedish was not that good:)

Welcome to our first official sponsor: Kings Hobbies and Games

http://www.kingshobbiesandgames.com/

 

Fantasia

www.speltid.se

The Iron Moot

http://ironmoot.se/

Direct download: ep_115_fantasia_fanatic.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 2:35pm PDT

We talk news, games played and hobby updates. Kenny is prepping for a last-minute inclusion in the Fantasia Fanatic in Sweden where he will play Trollbloods in 6 Warmachine/Hordes games. We talk about gaming clubs in Sweden vs. the U.S. or what we know about UK clubs from podcasts. It's interesting to think about what vocabulary is used and replaced in other countries...

We do a mid-year (kinda) check in on the hobby progress we pledged and semi-failed. Robert has some work to do.

Enjoy

Direct download: Ep_114_-_Project_Update_International_Gaming.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 11:21am PDT

Lucky number 113.  And Robert is still at the editing controls.  Kenny is still in Sweden and it's getting to him.  We talk some news, some games played and then we serve up a heap of interviews from Mike "Shades" Schaefer from the NOVA Open.  Finally we close out the show with the return of Ask A Hobby Expert who shares some building foundations with Kenny.  

Direct download: episode_113_NOVA_Open.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 7:20pm PDT

We talk news, hobby and games played. The Black Libray author joins us. Mike Lee talks the Rise of Nagasg trilogy as our Warhammer Fantasy Book Club... We have Nagash, HH Fallen Angels & Crimson Fists works.

 

Enjoy!

www.blacklibrary.com

@rocketpatrol   Mike Lee twitter

Direct download: Ep_111_-_Mike_Lee_talks_Nagash_HH_Fallen_Angels__Crimson_Fists.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 8:21am PDT

We talk news, hobby and games played. Kenny played Apocalypse and has some tips for running a smooth game.

Today we talk robots in minwargaming. From the big stompy robots to the steam punk smaller robots. We got 'em all and explore the range of robots in the hobby and their inspiration. 

 

Enjoy!

Direct download: Ep_110_-_Giant_Stompy_Robots.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 12:55pm PDT

We talk news, games played and hobby. This is our Canadian Extravaganza! We love us some canucks;)

 

Adam joins us first to talk Age of Sigmar fiction, what we know so far from the BL books and the fluff GW books. Then the folks at Age of Darkness podcast come on. Our first audio with them was lost in the warp so only JP joins Kenny for this interview to talk Heresy, no matter where you live in the world.

Enjoy!

Adam @att64

 Age of Darkness podcast on iTunes or Facebook

Direct download: Ep_109_-_Canadian_Extravaganza_-_AoS_Fiction__HH.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 6:14pm PDT

Here it is! This episode combines all the fiction interviews from the End Times plus the never-before aired Return of Nagash (book 1) interview. The rest of these have been on previous episodes of Combat Phase but enjoy them here.

If you didn't care about the ET or the fluff but now want to know what preceeded Age of Sigmar then this is for you. Or if you wanted the story but not to read the campaign books, this is for you. Or, you just plain have good taste:)

Get the ebooks or hardback or paperback books on www.blacklibrary.com. There are also bundle deals for the Ebooks at an actual discount!

Enjoy!

The Return of Nagash by Josh Reynolds

Kinslayer (Gotrek & Felix) by David Guymer

The Fall of Altdorf by Chris Wraight

The Curse of Khaine by Gav Thorpe

The Rise of the Horned Rat by Guy Haley

Slayer (final Gotrek & Felix) by David Guymer

The Lord of the End Times by Josh Reynolds

 

Direct download: ET_mega_e.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 5:33pm PDT

We talk news and bring you all the news from Gen Con 2015.  A whole lot of plugs and touched on the changing podcast scene as some shows end or restructure.

 
RIP Rowdy Roddy Piper
 
Enjoy!

 

Direct download: Ep_108_-_Gen_Con_2015.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 1:00pm PDT

We talk news, hobby and games played. Kenny wraps up Sanctus Reach campaign and Robert played some Mantic games. Then we discuss a fun game Dropzone Commander and tells you everything you need to know about getting into this game.

 

Enjoy!

Direct download: Ep_107_-_Dropzone_XCommander.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 6:05pm PDT

We talk news, hobby and games played. Some Dark Age stuff coming at Gen Con. There's some housekeeping stuff we discuss. Kenny recaps the second local Horus Heresy weekender and why narrative gaming like this is so amazing and recommended. 

 
Marucs Pitt comes back on the show again to discuss the newest Heresy novel, Deathfire, by Nick Kyme. SPOILERS, as always with the novels. Interview is last portion of this episode.
 
 
Enjoy!
 
www.blacklibrary.com for Deathfire hardback and audio by Nick Kyme
 
WCW Warhammer event http://wcwarhammer.com/wcw-throwdown-gt/
 
Direct download: Ep_106_-_HH_Deathfire_by_Nick_Kyme.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 9:29am PDT

 We talk news, hobby and lots of games played. Kenny discusses another Age of Sigmar game trying yet more troop types and options as we feel around this new game. Then a brief report of Buckeye Battles (kept short for time) where you can see pics from all these games and events in twitter feed @kennylull. 


Next Pat from Mantic Games talks new Kings of War 2.0, Gen Con events and what's coming at Mantic Games.
 
Enjoy!
 
@Lady_Atia for leaks
 
http://manticblog.com/2015/07/14/how-the-community-helped-develop-kings-of-war/
 

MOAR DEALZ!! 
Chris from Scattershot Painting was on a few episodes ago and has granted a deal for Combat Phase listeners. Just mention Combat Phase Podcast when asking for a quote and he'll give them a extra 5% off the painting of your commission.

Any commission will receive 30% off GW minis if you want to skip buying and shipping them models, and 5% off paint if you mention Combat Phase when getting a commission from Scattershot Painting. Check them out! https://www.facebook.com/ScatterShotPainting

 
www.manticgames.com
 
Secret Weapon Mins 10% discount code: Combatphase
Direct download: Ep_105_-_Mantic__Buckeye_Battles.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 10:46am PDT

We talk  news, hobby, and games played. Kenny played an 11,000 pt. game of Warhammer 8th ed. to end the game (officially) on a high note. Robert played many many board games. Then we talk Age of Sigmar, Kenny and Conesy of WiscoDice played Age of Sigmar with dwarfs vs. Dark Elfs Monday and they give their thoughts on the game. First impressions, we don't have the boxed game in-hand yet but used warscrolls. Lots of insight!

Kenny gives baby's first rant in response to the ridiculous hate surrounding the internet and anything GW, a toxic environment we hope doesn't hinder growth of the hobby. 

Finally we close with some highlights of Warhammer 8th ed. and our best, worst and epic memories.

 

www.wiscodice.com

 Ngc40K podcast on itunes

Direct download: _Ep_104_-_Age_of_Sigmar_review.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 8:23pm PDT

We talk news, hobby and games played. Kenny discusses his time at Blood in the Sun 5 (BitS) then we discuss the idea and thoughts of player-judged comp of an opponent's army list at an event.

 Clay comes back on to talk the Cool Mini or Not Expo.

Enjoy!

Direct download: p_103_-_Blood_in_the_Sun__Player_Judged_Comp.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 9:59am PDT

We talk news, hobby (oodles of hobby!) and games played. Then launch into a discussion about ... difficult games. You've probably had them, awesome if you haven't. This continues into what happens if there's a major change in a game system, referencing Epic versions in GW but thinking about Age of Sigmar for Fantasy.

 
Wall o' Wonder: Arcane Legions
Direct download: Ep_102_-_Difficult_Games.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 7:44pm PDT

We talk news, lots of hobby progress and games played. This time we discuss underdog games, those with less of a following but, boy, they are deveoted! 

Enjoy!

Direct download: Ep_101_-_Underdog_Games.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 3:05pm PDT

We made 100 episodes!

We talk lots of games played, hobby, big gaming news, and return with a Wall o' Wonder: Fading Suns

We are joined by 6 Great Gamers who each talk about different aspects of the hobby. We started over 2 years ago with the mission to grow and support the hobby, and part of that is engaging with regular gamers like us (only smarter). This packed show includes:

Davis @daviswbailey

"Shades" M.S.

Peter www.ngc40K.com

Ryan @TheBlueHeretic

Clay

Adam "Voxman" @ATT64 - check out his 300 podcasts!

 

Direct download: Ep_100_-_The_Big_100.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 6:34pm PDT

In honor of Lock n' Load this weekend in Seattle, we give our top 5 wishlist for Privateer Press, after news, hobby and games played. The wishlist is quite interesting and not faction-specific. 

 

Share your thoughts on our wishlists or your own wishlist on our Facebook page www.facebook.com/combatphase.

Direct download: Ep_99_-_top_5_Privateer_Press_wishlist.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 4:48pm PDT

We talk news, games played and hobby, then have a brief chat about taking breaks from games (or even moving on). James Harding comes back on to talk the final novel from the End Times from Black Library, Lord of the End Times by Josh Reynolds. 

Book is available as E-book, hardback or paperback from www.blacklibrary.com.

Direct download: Ep_98_-_WFB_Book_Club_End_Times-_Archaon-_Lord_of_the_End_Times.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 8:07pm PDT

We talk news and hobby, and games played. Kenny is joined for a brief word with Pete who organizes the narrative Apocalypse gaming group in Madison, Apoc Luck. Then the good sir James Harding from the UK joins us to give his report from the Grand Opening of Warhammer World in Nottingham, UK this past weekend. 

Enjoy!

https://www.facebook.com/ApocLuck?fref=ts

 

James's album from WHW opening https://www.facebook.com/james.harding.9615/media_set?set=a.10153357568007915.1073741829.777782914&type=3

@The_Deathwatch James Harding on Twitter 

Apoc Luck and other albums https://www.facebook.com/CombatPhase?ref=hl

 

www.blacklibrary.com

Direct download: Ep_97_-_Warhammer_World_Grand_Opening.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 2:49pm PDT

The mega-Kislev spectacular is here! We talk news, hobby, games played including a KS warning in a rare Kenny vent, then the show begins.

 

First Graham McNeill joins us to talk the Ambassador Chronicles (The Ambassador, Ursun's Teeth) then Kislev in the End Times (With Ice and Sword). 

Next John Kerr joins us to talk Kislev and how we bring Kislev models through conversions to the table top.

Enjoy! 

 

*note Dan Abnett Riders of the Dead was ep. 53

www.blacklibrary.com

http://graham-mcneill.com/

@grahammcneill

@jon_kerr_T4G

Direct download: Ep_96_-_Kislev_wGraham_McNeill__Jon_Kerr.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 4:57pm PDT