Combat Phase (general)

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
  • Twitter: www.twitter.com/london40kgt
  • website: www.london40kgrandtournament.co.uk
  • 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

We are joined by Chris Burch from Scatter Shot Painting to talk all the wonderful resources he has for the community and his awesome approach to commission painting. Then Steve Foote in the UK joins us for Ask a Hobby Expert to discuss his stunning South Coast GT Lustria display board where the temple is taking off. Then Steve stays on to give us a report from Salute, the biggest miniwargaming convention in the UK (at least!)

Note: Although we say Steve will talk Salute first earlier in the show, we play his AaHE segment first then Salute following that.

 

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

@xbrokenxfirex

https://innsmouthgamingclub.wordpress.com/

#Salute

@tinracersteve

Direct download: Ep_95_-_Scatter_Shot_Painting__Salute.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 2:40pm PDT

We talk news, hobby and games played. Kenny recaps his experience at Oh-con 2015 last week in Toledo, Ohio. 

Some pics on Combat Phase for Oh-Con. 

https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.405764902937611.1073741836.155148031332634&type=1&l=954b50717f

www.ohiohammer.com

 

Direct download: Ep_94_-_OH-CON.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 10:14am PDT

THIS IS THE BIG ONE! We talk news, hobby, Kenny recaps the local Madison, WI Horus Heresy Weekender which was AWESOME! and then Robert leads us in a discussion about what we really wish was available to purchase for our hobby. In this case, mostly types of battle-ready terrain.

Then *SPOILER* BL Author David Guymer returns to talk the final Gotrek & Felix chapter, set in End Times: Slayer. There are spoilers but we do NOT reveal the big spoiler of the fate of these charactrers at the end.

Pick up the book hard copy or ebook at www.blacklibray.com and enjoy!

 


We talk news, rumors, games played and hobby then are joined by Mr. Justin of Secret Weapon Miniatures joins us to discuss all the hobby resources he toils day and night to create for us.

Then segment Ask a Hobby Expert, this week with Steve Herner talking using a tablescapes board as game table, display board, customizable for many different uses for your hobby needs. Some GREAT tips on the jungle, wetlands and ruins. 

Wall o' Wonder: Top Secret S.I.

 

http://www.secretweaponminiatures.com/

www.holywarsgt.com

Direct download: Ep_92_-_Secret_Weapon_Miniatures__Tablescapes.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 8:56pm PDT

We catch up on some projects for upcoming games. Robert played some Dark Age, Kenny is painting Death Guard 30K. We muse about the hobby and some odd ramblings.

Enjoy!

Direct download: Ep_91_-_Projects_Updates_and_Ramblings.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 1:30pm PDT

We talk Adepticon and Kenny rubs Robert's face in how much fun he had at Adepticon. 

Kenny recaps his End Times tournament games and we talk new Skitarii. Brandon Palmer from GMM Studios talks his Golden Throne display and even a surprise for next year--hear it here first!

Our first of a new segment Ask a Hobby Expert debuts with Holy Hammer Hern himself, Steve Herner, talking making a display board: Mountains, shrines, dwarfs.

The show closes with some brief audio clips from Adepticon--what was playable. Audio may be a bit up and down at end so adjust accordingly if you have to.

Enjoy!

Gmmstudios.net

@holyhammerhern Steve

Adepticon album on our Facebook page www.facebook.com/combatphase

 

 

Direct download: Ep_90_-_Adepticon__GMM_Studios_w_Brandon_Palmer.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 3:01pm PDT

We talk news and games played then launch into two interviews with guests, first Allen Boltgun Blount from Ohiohammer Network talks his upcoming event at Oh-Con. Check it out and join us! Then John Gaszak from Unstable Dice fame talks his End Times event running this week at Adepticon.

Waffles, are also tainted. Enjoy!

Oh-Con

 http://ohcon.squarespace.com/

Adepticon www.adepticon.org

Unstable Dice

http://www.unstabledice.com/

Boltgun's Battles

https://www.facebook.com/boltgunshq

 

Direct download: Ep_89_-_Adepticon_OH-Con_and_Waffles.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 8:43pm PDT

We talk news and rumors (New Bloodthirster, Archaon End Times), hobby and games played and then Kenny recaps his Holy Wars GT experience last week and plays audio: TO Steve Herner, Zach Shelley, Chris Yu of Garagehammer. 

Wall o' Wonder: Ravenloft

Enjoy!

See Holy Wars photos at our Facebook page album https://www.facebook.com/CombatPhase/photos_stream?tab=photos_albums

www.holywarsgt.com

 

Direct download: Ep_88_-_Holy_Wars_GT_2015.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 9:00pm PDT

We talk news and rumors, games played and hobby. As Kenny's voice goes out (yay!), Robert leads us in a discussion about using special characters in wargaming and how we make those decisions and how if affects our gaming experience.

 

The Wall o' Wonder RETURNS! Deadlands

 

Enjoy!

Direct download: Ep_87_-_Special_Characters_in_Wargaming.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 7:03pm PDT

Ep 86 - Warhammer Fantasy Book Club - End Times: Rise of the Horned Rat with Guy Haley
 
We trudge through the gloom of winter or rumors or some unholy combination of both to bring you the light of hobby. First, Blood Bowl! because, who doesn't love Blood Bowl? Then making his 3rd or 4th? appearance on the show is renown author Guy Haley to talk the 4th novel in the End Times main series as we continue. Rise of the Horned Rat fills in much of what the campaign book: Thanquol does not in great detail. Pick up the book in print or e-book format from Black Library, tear through it madly then join us for this club.
 
Enjoy!
 

www.blacklibrary.com

https://guyhaley.wordpress.com/
Direct download: Ep_86_-_WFB_Book_Club_End_Times_w_Guy_Haley_-_Rise_of_Horned_Rat.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 7:54pm PDT

We talk news, lots of news across several games!, then hobby and games played. Robert leads our feature looking at a multitude of miniwargames based on licenses and some pros and cons and how this can grow the hobby with new blood.

Enjoy!

Direct download: ep_85_-_Licensed_Miniature_Games.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 11:55am PDT

We are joined by our good-natured Canadian friend, Adam, of the soothing voiced profligate Canadian podcaster fame to talk why, given all the rumors and hate and internet rage, is (still) the best time to play Warhammer.

Direct download: Ep_84_-_Why_now_is_still_the_best_time_to_play_Warhammer.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 12:00pm PDT

We talk news, games played and hobby. Kenny talks about his first ever Apocalypse game. 30,000 points! Also, keeping with 30K, Matt joins us to coach those of us who like the Horus Heresy but are somewhat confused about which models exactly to buy and how to make a list, given the numerous options.
 
Enjoy!
Direct download: Ep_83_-_Making_Your_First_30K_Army.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 10:46am PDT

We talk news, hobby, games played, campaigns and then Gav Thorpe joins us for a Warhammer Fantasy Book Club and we cover Doom of Dragonback and the End Times novel 3: The Curse of Khaine.

Great interview. There was some mic peaking at times but I've hopefully cut most of that out. You'll live. Enjoy!

 

https://mechanicalhamster.wordpress.com/

www.blacklibrary.com


We talk news, hobby and games played. Kenny is now in 4 leagues (yay!).

Yann Folange joins us as the creator of his new game Skidmarks which will be going live on Kickstarter next month. 

https://www.facebook.com/skidmarksgame

Enjoy!

Direct download: ep_81_-_Skidmarks.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 11:22am PDT

We're back! Happy New Year!

We talk news, hobby, games played, including some time spent on our big Combat Phase December megabattle (Warhammer End Times, this year).

Next we explore starting hobby projects for the year and give some tips and lessons learned. This could be for an army goal, event game, league, community event, tournament or convention, or just whatever you want.

 

Enjoy!

Direct download: Ep_80_-_Starting_Hobby_Projects.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 8:33am PDT

In this final installment of our 3-part series we give our thoughts on the hobby over the past year. Themes, business practices, media for games, fan support, etc. We rank our top 5 game systems played in 2014, our goals and (more realistic) resolutions anc close with the happy hobby wishlist.

 

We'll be taking next week off for the holidays and are recording at our megabattle on Dec. 28th so thanks everyone and have happy holidays and happy new year!

 

Enjoy!

Direct download: Ep_79_-_2014_Year_in_Review_Part_3_.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 1:22pm PDT

We launch right into part 2 of the 2014 Year in Review (May - December). Next week we will have part 3/3 where we deliver our thoughts and best/worst of the year as well as hobby goals and resolutions for 2015.

Will we keep them??? Probably not.

 

Enjoy!

Direct download: Ep_78_-_2014_Year_in_Review_Part_2.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 8:52pm PDT

We have some brief news, Kenny did a 5000 pt Storm of Magic game then two days later tried out the new Warhammer magic rules - recapped.

We launch into a hefty year in review across the entire hobby. We look at how we received our games, formats, materials, release schedule, kickstarter, digital, mini board games, harbingers of things to come we didn't see at the time...

January - April 2014

There will be a part 2 and possibly 3.

 

Enjoy!

Direct download: Ep_77_-_2014_Year_in_Review_Part_1.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 7:45pm PDT

We talk news, Adepticon, hobby, games played and will be played, and discuss some still going Black Friday sales options for miniwargamers. Then we have a sudden surprise drop-in guest Adam (Voxxman) Tremblay from our favorite good-natured northern neighbor, Canada, to talk hobby inspirations from all walks of life. I mean, all!

 

Enjoy!

Direct download: Ep_76_-_Hobby_Inspirations__Black_Friday_Sales.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 10:33am PDT

We talk news, hobby and games played. Our conversation tonight is addressing the debate on when Kickstarter is no longer a Kickstarter. That is, has the function and use of KS turned into pre-sales and how is this affecting alternative model lines vs. self-contained games? We look at the evolution of mini wargaming with crowd funding and discuss where it is now, lessons learned, and predictions. Worry not; it's not all negative, some back and forth. 

 
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Enjoy!
Direct download: Ep_75_-_When_is_Kickstarter_no_longer_a_kickstarter.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 4:06pm PDT

We talk news, hobby and games played. Kenny recaps quickly his team 40K tournament experience at GameHole Con then we are joined by Black Library author, Chris Wraight, to talk his fantasy, 40K and Horus Heresy Novels. Enjoy!

Direct download: Ep_74_-_Chris_Wraight__GameHole_Con.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 12:07pm PDT

We talk news, hobby, games played and Robert brings us up to speed on his amazing 24 hours of gaming marathon last week for Extra Life charity. Next we play the audio from David Guymer on his latest book for the Warhammer End Times: Kinslayer. Kenny has Glottkin at time of this posting but you'll have to wait until next week to hear about it, muhahaha!

Note: audio at beginning of Guymer interview was on old machine so there is a switch after about 5 minutes to much clearer and slightly louder audio, FYI. Don't abandon ship just yet.

 

Enjoy!

Direct download: Ep_73_GF_Kinslayer__Extra_Life_Report.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 12:19pm PDT