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Forge the Narrative - Warhammer 40k Podcast

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FTN Episode 491 – PAX Unplugged Recap – Teaching 40k and Painting To New People from 2023-12-09T18:48:44

Paul had the privilege of going to PAX Unplugged this past weekend to demo games of 40k Combat Patrol and got to meet a TON of new players/hobbyist. PAX is … Listen

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FTN Episode 490 – Chaos Space Marines Take Home The 40k World Champs! from 2023-11-26T03:43:42

We give a broad rundown of the Warhammer World Championships and Grand Narrative Event that happened last weekend in Atlanta, GA USA.  It was amazing. Some of the best 40k … Listen

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FTN Episode 489 – World Champs Preview! Get Hyped! from 2023-11-12T14:09:51

A bit of a short episode this week as we get ready for the World Championship of Warhammer and the Grand Narrative in Atlanta GA.  Players from all over the … Listen

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FTN Episode 488 – Is There Life In Assault? from 2023-11-04T16:26:09

Assault is dead, Long Live Assault!  There was an overwhelming amount of shooting in the game just after the edition launched.  Has that changed? If it hasn’t changed for you, … Listen

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FTN Episode 487 – Sisters Take Gold! Is it a Fluke? from 2023-10-22T18:18:43

A phenomenal general took gold at the Games Workshop US Open event in Tampa last week with amazing play and doing it with none other than the Sisters of Battle, … Listen

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FTN Episode 486 – Space Marine Codex First Looks – What Is The Best Unit? from 2023-10-08T12:52:51

We have the new Space Marine Codex in hand and it’s awesome! This codex delivers on form and function.  The detachments within let you build out any Space Marine chapter … Listen

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FTN Episode 485 – Is the Meta Shifting? Orks, Custodes… And Some Horus Heresy Talk from 2023-10-02T00:14:13

This is half an episode!  We got delayed last week and this episode should have come out then.  Very sorry!    We run down a recent Horus Heresy Tournament and then … Listen

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FTN Episode 484 – What Does The Balance Dataslate Mean To YOU? from 2023-09-10T12:38:37

The balance dataslate dropped last week with huge quality of life improvements on both sides of the table.  What does this mean to you?  I know a lot of players … Listen

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FTN Episode 483 – Tyranids Incoming! How Nasty Are They? from 2023-09-06T14:42:49

How much can the first codex of the new edition tell us about where the game is going?  I think we need more data.  The Tyranids book brings us a … Listen

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FTN Episode 482 – Making The Most Against Aeldari. Is it Possible? from 2023-08-20T13:18:23

We are re back!  All of us can feel that sinking feeling when we line up against Aeldari but never fear.  There is hope!  Terrain, Tactics, Good Luck, Good Draws, … Listen

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FTN Episode 481 – Is Base Size Important? Yes, It Is. from 2023-08-12T17:24:30

We are re back!  Red, Tanya and Paul jibber jabber about recent tournaments, Ork lists and base sizes.  Tanya pulled down best painted, player’s choice, at an event recently and … Listen

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FTN Episode 480 – ATC Lead Up and LSO Recap – We’re Talking Tournaments from 2023-07-31T13:52:35

We are re back!  Season 2 is in motion and we hear from Red and his recap of going 5-1 with World Eaters of all things at the LSO the … Listen

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FTN Episode 479 – Getting to Know The New 40k – Season 2 Starts NOW! from 2023-07-20T15:04:59

We’re back!  Season 2 starts officially with this episode.   The whole gang is back together and we’re getting our heads around the New40k.   It is the wild west out there … Listen

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FTN Episode 478 – Towering Might Be The Best Keyword In 10th from 2023-07-01T18:22:59

It’s just Paul and Adam this week.  We use the time to talk about Towering in the back half of the show and just what an impact the big toys … Listen

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FTN Episode 477 – Don’t Get Gotten By Deep Strikes – Leviathan Has New Rules from 2023-06-28T13:23:45

Revenge of the 5th Vacation episode.  This new edition of Warhammer is shaping up to be really nice.  We are seeing Games Workshop’s vision for how they want to layer … Listen

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FTN Episode 476 – New Stratagems Are Awesome – How Do They Work? from 2023-06-17T13:33:42

Vacation Episode Episode IV a new hope for 40k.  We run down the new Stratagems with the full crew. We’re all very excited for what the new 40k brings and … Listen

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FTN Episode 475 – We Laugh As 9th Edition Closes – Need a Good Time To Start The Week? from 2023-05-28T14:36:40

Surprise! Another episode with the whole crew.  We joke around a good bit as we anxiously await the the edition.  We are hanging on every word from the Warhammer Community. … Listen

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FTN Episode 474 – What We Know About Gambits and 10th Ed – So Far… from 2023-05-14T21:36:10

The whole crew is back for what is our second Vacation episode.  It is cool to get the whole gang back together and we should start picking back up on … Listen

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FTN Episode 473 – Vacation Tapes Entry 1 and Dan Abnett Interview from 2023-04-16T14:41:52

Its been a bit and I had to remember how to do this.  Ha! Thanks for your patience with us while we’re on vacation.  In this episode we talk a … Listen

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FTN Episode 472 – Where Has The Time Gone? 10 Years You Say? from 2023-03-04T18:54:50

Wow. A decade of talking about Warhammer to the internet.  The support, love and high fives from folks all around the world means so much.  Thanks so much to all … Listen

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FTN Episode 471 – Will You Be Getting The New Marines? Not Everyone Thinks So. from 2023-02-25T21:51:20

The memes of these Desolation Marines have been outstanding. I’m sure we’ll continue to see them pop up but that might change a little once hobbyist get them in their … Listen

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FTN Episode 470 – More Guard Is On The Way! from 2023-02-18T19:46:56

We talk briefly about the new AM stuff hitting the pre-order sites this weekend.  I made sure to be quick on the draw to get the Rough Riders in my … Listen

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FTN Episode 469 – The Whole Crew Is Back – LVO 2023 Recap from 2023-02-11T18:58:26

Yay!  Everyone is back on the show this week after travel, recovery, etc.  We recap the LVO 2023 and come at it from a content creator perspective and reflect on … Listen

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FTN Episode 468 – World Eaters Will Take a Huge Bite Out of The Meta from 2023-02-04T17:02:49

Eightbound will be the story of this codex at the moment.  They are positioned to get up close and personal with a lot of armies.  Some won’t be able to … Listen

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FTN Episode 467 – Send In The Second Wave – Of Astra Militarum from 2023-01-21T17:08:33

I would have posted something about preordering Rogal Dorn but I don’t want to get anyone excited about a Primarch.  I do want to get folks excited about these tanks … Listen

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FTN Episode 466 – Horus is Back With A Brand New Set of Legs – S and T 10! from 2023-01-16T16:55:56

This episode is largely about one of the biggest models to hit the table in a long time. Horus, the Man, the Myth, the Legend, the Ascended. We’ve seen the … Listen

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FTN Episode 429 – The Balance Data Slate Attacks – Revenge of the Balance from 2022-04-15T16:10:52

The Q2 Balance Data Slates swings for the fences and NO ONE IS SAFE!  Just kidding… it’s actually pretty even keel and these changes should reinvigorate matched play in ways … Listen

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FTN Epsiode 428 – NEW Tyranids Codex Review – Gonna Be Hot! from 2022-04-09T17:28:05

You only thought you had the meta figured out from last week.  Just wait.  The Hive Fleets will be hitting the table bigger and beefier than ever.  Will it be … Listen

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FTN Episode 427 – Adepticon Recap and Community Spotlight from 2022-04-03T18:28:13

Very glad to be back this week.  Very sorry we missed last week.  We try to never miss a beat so we hope to make up for it on this … Listen

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FTN Episode 426 – The Show is On The Road! from 2022-03-20T23:50:51

We hype of the US Games Workshop series of events kicking off soon in may.  Also we very much have our sights on Adpeticon happening THIS WEEK!  Paul, Red and … Listen

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FTN Episode 425 – Harlequins Will Be Bounding Back To The Tables from 2022-03-13T16:57:05

The back half of the show is all about Harlequins.  The front half is all about the hobby and mostly about basing your models.  It’s an important topic.  Continuing our … Listen

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FTN Episode 424 – What is the Best Aeldari Core Troop? from 2022-03-06T17:22:52

What is the best Troop in Codex Aeldari?  That will always depend on what else is in your army but this codex makes a compelling case for several at face … Listen

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FTN Episode 423 – Codex Aeldari Review – Wow! from 2022-02-26T15:48:18

Codex Aeldari is up for pre order this week and it is SPICY.  There is so much packed into this book it is easily one of the largest Codexes we’ll … Listen

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FTN Episode 422 – Black Library Celebration – What Did You Get? from 2022-02-20T17:44

In this episode we ask you nicely to consider buying a t shirt and ask you if pickles are a side dish.  We kick off the show talking about the … Listen

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FTN Episode 421 – Aint No Shame In Your Game – Enjoy 40k However You Want from 2022-02-13T17:33:33

Some folks let us know that they felt like they had to enjoy this giant hobby the same way as they felt others were doing so.  We come right out … Listen

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FTN Episode 420 – Las Vegas Open 2022 and Eldrich Omens Preview from 2022-02-06T15:41:35

The LVO is back baby!  Several of us were able to make and had a great time.  We recap some of that experience before diving into Eldrich Omens first looks.  … Listen

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FTN Episode 419 – NEW Codex Tau First Impressions from 2022-01-29T16:17:33

It is always exciting when a new Codex comes up for pre order.  This book is no different.  We know that Tau have not been incredibly popular on the Grand … Listen

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FTN Episode 418 – Chapter Approved and NEW Tournament Missions from 2022-01-22T18:37:51

A ton of point changes but they seem more just like nudges one way or another and nothing too drastic.  Custodes get some tweaks, Orks get some tweaks and.. well, … Listen

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FTN Episode 417 – Genestealer Cult First Impressions – Are You Ready To Join? from 2022-01-16T17:51:41

We’re joined by special guest Dustin Henshaw on this episode knowing that he is a Genestealer Cult enthusiast.  He’s got a handle of the ins and outs of this book … Listen

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FTN Eposide 416 – Adeptus Codexes NEW Codex First Looks! from 2022-01-08T18:44:56

GW has hit us with TWO new codexes this week  but in this episode we just folks on the guardians of the Big E.  Some things are just as you … Listen

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FTN Episode 415 – Happy 2022! Cheers to the Listeners from 2022-01-02T18:14:22

thfdssdfsfsf First new show of the year!  Tanya, Adam, Red and Paul talk about crazy 40k lore theories while we ponder what the new Seasons previews from Games Workshop actually … Listen

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FTN Episode 414 – Looking Back Keeps Us Looking Ahead from 2021-12-26T17:41:19

This really isn’t a year in review show but we do get to talk about a lot of the models that were released over 2021.  We pick our favorites and … Listen

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FTN Episode 413 – Tau Previews.. Did Any Expect That? from 2021-12-19T19:16:35

This week we talk a little bit about hobby progress and after the break we talk a bit about the new Tau things highlighted on the Warhammer  Community page. Then … Listen

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FTN Episode 412 – It’s Gonna Be a Fire Fight! from 2021-12-11T14:35:35

We crack open the new GSC ability Crossfire in this episode.  We don’t know a ton about what to expect from this faction shrouded in mystery and deep under the … Listen

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FTN Episode 411 – Talons of the Emperor Are Going to be Sharp! from 2021-12-03T03:23:22

Come join Paul this weekend on Warhammer TV!  This show is going up early and we should be back to normal next week.  This week we are talking about the … Listen

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FTN Episode 410 – Drukhari Can’t Be Stopped – Or Can They? from 2021-11-28T17:39:19

Very sorry about missing the release last week but Paul was in Austin doing some commentary on the Games Workshop US Open Series. On this episode we talk a little … Listen

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FTN Episode 409 – Is Warhammer 40k Balanced? Okay.. What About Now? from 2021-11-14T20:22:23

The Balance update is here and people by in large seem to be digging it.  Is it what we needed to put Competitive 40k back on track?  We are really … Listen

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FTN Episode 408 – Did The Orks Really Need New Rules? from 2021-11-07T16:57:59

We’re cracking open Octarius Book 2.  For Matched Play the book is focused largely on Orks.  The Blood Axe faction gets a pretty nice set of abilities.  There is an … Listen

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FTN Episode 407 – Can You Win With Tyranids? We Tell You How from 2021-10-31T15:12

The wonderful Aceface, John Hickton, joins us this week to discuss the absolute brutal things Tyranids get out of the Octarius campaign book.  The Tyranids seemed to be missing a … Listen

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FTN Episode 406 – Can Octarius Save Cadia? Big Guns Never Tire from 2021-10-23T21:43:53

Octarius absolutely gives some units a new lease on life – including Fortifications.  I’ll be honest.. it’s hard for me to put Buildings in a list but wow, I may … Listen

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FTN Episode 405 – Will Black Templars Make an Impact? Can They Beat Ad Mech? from 2021-10-17T16:11:11

We’re talking about Black Templars this week.  Adam is a long time Black Templar player and we’re anxious to get his thoughts.  He’s a little critical of the book and … Listen

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FTN Episode 404 – Podcast Found! We’re Back! from 2021-10-09T17:32:39

Thanks for sticking with us after a week of vacation.  We are back with a little bit of recap from the Games Workshop US Open event in New Orleans and … Listen

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FTN Episode 403 – Is Mid Range The Best Range? from 2021-09-25T01:56:41

We may see a whole new slugfest developing over the next couple of tournaments.  Two or three armies that can absolutely dominate the middle of the table have dropped and … Listen

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FTN 402 – Culture Club Part 2 – Consequences of Choice! from 2021-09-21T16:09:41

Red is back for part two of our Culture Crafting discussion.  I know so few of us actually end up running events but I do think it’s worth talking about … Listen

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FTN Episode 401 – Warhammer 40k vs. Magic The Gathering – Who Wins?! from 2021-09-11T19:46:18

The title is very click baity and I don’t mean that on purpose.  We’re joined by Pleasant Kenobi for a great segment in the middle of the show to talk … Listen

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FTN Episode 400 – How To Craft The Culture of Warhammer Events from 2021-09-05T15:18:33

Are you looking to start hosting Warhammer Tournaments or Events?  Are you looking for tips on how to make these more fun for your participants or expand the groups that … Listen

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FTN Episode 399 – Warhammer+ and Thousand Sons Army Lists – Are they Good? from 2021-08-27T19:50:37

This week we had the fist opportunity to subscribe to Warhammer+ and I jumped in both feet first.  In this episode we also chat about a 1k Sons army list … Listen

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FTN Episode 398 – Is It Okay To Submarine in Warhammer 40k Tournaments? The Hard Truth from 2021-08-21T15:04:32

This is a heavy episode, so be warned….  I say that because we tackle a difficult topic that means different things to different people.  I’m anxious to hear what it … Read More

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FTN Episode 397 – Kinda Sorta A Grey Knight and Thousand Sons Preview from 2021-08-08T14:43:36

Hey all, the books didn’t make into our hands before time of recording so we’re bringing our thoughts and impressions from the stuff we do know from the articles and … Read More

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FTN Episode 396 – What is Core? Baby, Don’t Hurt Me from 2021-08-01T16:03:19

We talk a bit about the Admech FAQ we received at the end of last week but mostly we have a healthy discussion about ‘what is core’ and why it … Read More

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FTN Episode 395 – How to Be True to Your Hobby Self from 2021-07-25T20:41:26

There is new stuff GALORE coming down from GW and we talk about it in the first half of the show.  The last half, towards the end, we talk about … Read More

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FTN Episode 394 – Book of Fire? Does This Bring the Heat? from 2021-07-18T19:33:16

The Book of Fire breaths a little life into an under utilized Sisters Faction and also  gives us a chance to revisit some of the Chaos factions and relics.  We … Read More

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FTN Episode 393 – How Do YOU Beat Ad Mech? from 2021-07-11T16:37:39

We ask the question everyone is wanting to know.  How do you beat Ad Mech?  This new army has hit the scene in a big way and are proving to … Read More

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FTN Episode 392 – What Is A Gaming Gotcha Moment? How Do you Manage Them? from 2021-07-03T16:43:39

This episode gets deep.  We diagnose what a ‘gotcha moment’ is and what it is not by relating it to real world examples and the spirit of a cooperative game.  … Read More

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FTN Episode 391 – MSU vs Horde – What is a better in 9th? from 2021-06-27T22:02:49

It looks like we may see a shift in this edition that allows for larger units of base troops.   We discuss the virtues or min squads vs max squads and … Read More

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FTN Episode 390 – How Quickly Should Organized Play Events Adopt FAQs? from 2021-06-19T17:02:05

Events around the world are beginning to use the most recently updated FAQs and allow the new codexes.  We ask the question ‘when’ should this happen?  Should there be a … Read More

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FTN Episode 389 – Fire Up Those Immolators – Prepare for Dominiation from 2021-06-13T00:06:47

We keep going with the Adepta Sororitas codex. We continue to discover the way the Codex plays is a little different than it was before, unit that used to outclass … Read More

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FTN Episode 388 – Adepta Sororitas NEW Codex Review – Get Ready For Holy Fire from 2021-06-05T17:08:08

Take your first looks at the new Adepta Sororitas codex with us.  The Sisters have been a dominant force on the tabletop for a while now and we can expect … Read More

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FTN Episode 387 – Yes We MeChANicus! – Get Ready To Data Tether from 2021-05-29T14:53:43

We’ve seen some Codexes come out of the gates guns blazing but this one may be the best yet.  There is an incredible amount of layers to this codex where … Read More

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FTN Episode 386 – How Can Your Army Beat Drukhari? from 2021-05-22T13:39:24

Short show this week.  Sorry in advance.  Even though we were pressed for time we tell you pretty much how every army in the game can take a chunk out … Read More

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FTN Episode 385 – Revenge of the PrimOrks from 2021-05-15T16:35:13

We kick the show off talking about the Orks and what they may mean for the range.  It’s neat to see the more ‘savage’ side of the range.  We discuss … Read More

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FTN Episode 384 – Was Warhammer Fest 2021 What You Wanted? I’m in Love! from 2021-05-08T15:55:35

We’ve seen a load of reveals this week.  It’s staggering to see everything that’s coming out this year.  We’ll cover all of it!  In this episode we basically oogle over … Read More

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FTN Episode 383 – Can You Stop The Drukhari Menace? from 2021-05-01T19:12:41

Who can’t love a 75% win percentage?  Honestly, the Drukhari are benefiting from being the new codex on the block and do have some great rules.  A handful of folks … Read More

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FTN Episode 382 – Do We Need Active Judges in Organized Play? from 2021-04-25T18:04:25

We talk a little bit about tournament prep in this episodes and it leads us to a discussion on the potential need for active judging.  Of course we are a … Read More

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FTN Episode 381 – Can Vehicles Get A Cover Save? from 2021-04-17T16:24:35

With the current Keyword can Vehicles receive a benefit of a cover enhanced save? We answer this question and many more on this show. Unless you have a rule book … Read More

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FTN Episode 380 – What Is the State Of 40k 9th Edition? – Who Is Getting Games In? from 2021-04-10T15:47:01

We have fun with this episode and talk very generally about the state of 40k in this edition.  We can’t wait until it’s safer to get out to events again … Read More

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FTN Episode 379 – Is the Book of Rust a Must Have – Yep from 2021-04-03T18:54:37

I guess I shouldn’t answer the question to the catchy title in the title but hey… maybe I saved you a click.  If you play the factions represented in the … Read More

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FTN Episode 378 – Will Codex Drukhari Change The Game? Codex Review Part 2 from 2021-03-28T13:00:04

We dive deeper into Codex Drukhar this week exploring many of the changes and new things possible from the new codex.  There is a lot that’s different.  Squad sizer requirements … Read More

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FTN Episode 377 – GW Preview Reactions and Drukhari Review Part 1 from 2021-03-21T15:33:18

The hottest of hot takes on this episode right here…  We waited to record until directly after the Games Workshop preview on Saturday.  I’m g lad we did, we saw … Read More

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FTN Episode 376 – Do New Models Mean New Rules? We Hope So! from 2021-03-14T15:50:34

Be’lakor is back in a big way.  I promise that’s not a pun.  This model is the latest from the Daemon line to get a massive makeover.  This begs the … Read More

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FTN Episode 375 – Do You Have To Worry About Heavy Intercessors? from 2021-03-06T16:41:55

We kick off the show talking about Heavy Intercessors and their impact on the game.  Like many of the Marine units they are a big deal for certain Chapters.  We … Read More

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FTN Episode 374 – What Happens When World’s Collide? MTG and 40k? YES!! from 2021-02-27T15:50:11

Exciting news from Wizards of the Coast and Games Workshop this week with the announcement of Warhammer 40k IP is coming to the Magic the Gathering format.  Wow.  I guess … Read More

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FTN Episode 373 – Dan Abnett – What Does It Mean To Write War? from 2021-02-20T18:41:40

Dan Abnett joins us this episode for an wonderful segment on how war has influenced writing and culture since we’ve had the finer skills of capturing it. He is absolutely … Read More

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FTN Episode 372 – The Dark Angels Rock – See What I Did There? from 2021-02-13T19:40:39

We’re getting into the nitty gritty with the Dark Angels this week and hitting a few of the things we didn’t get to last week.  The book is good and … Read More

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FTN Episode 371 – Are You Ready For The Dark Angels? They Are Ready For You! from 2021-02-06T21:46:28

Holy Smokes!  The Dark Angels are going to take the tabletop by storm.  Any long time fan of this Chapter should instantly fall back in love with them all over … Read More

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FTN Episode 370 – What Was Your Favorite Model From The GW Preview? from 2021-01-29T15:48:17

Do you have a favorite model from the GW preview?  I am continually impressed with the quality of the sculpts and the frequency in which we are seeing these amazing … Read More

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FTN Episode 369 – Is Mortarion Too Good? Hot or Not? Death Guard Codex Review from 2021-01-23T17:46:21

The Death Guard are hitting people’s hands today and man oh man – This is what a Primarch is supposed to be.  Men tremble where this monster steps.  He is … Read More

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FTN Episode 368 – 40k FAQ Review and How To Get Started With Terrain? from 2021-01-17T17:58:33

We give a brief run down of the major 40k FAQ changes we saw last week.  There are TON of changes and point updates but rather than go over the … Read More

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FTN Episode 367 – Do You Make Decisions In A Vacuum? How To Avoid It from 2021-01-10T15:41:37

Sometimes we don’t know what we don’t know and there is nothing we can do about that… Or is there?  We go through a thought exercise about falling back on … Read More

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FTN Episode 366 – What Was Your Favorite Model of 2020? from 2021-01-02T17:16:57

Please mark your calendars to join us for the Las Vegas nOpen Jan 29th-31st.  We’ll be holding a virtual event with live coverage all weekend.  Please check out the links … Read More

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FTN Episode 365 – This Episode is Not About Warhammer 40k! – sort of from 2020-12-26T18:58:20

We divert briefly into nerd culture for the first half of the show.  We get to the fun thing where a group of friends discover one of the friends has … Read More

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FTN Episode 364 – Should You Sub to the Official Warhammer App? from 2020-12-19T15:48:41

We kick off this show  talking about the major quality of life updates/improvements to the Warhammer 40,000 app recently.  Some of us don’t have it yet and we discuss both … Read More

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FTN Episode 363 – Will Death Guard Make a Nasty Splash? from 2020-12-12T15:37:54

Death Guard have  been delayed, as we all know, but there are plenty of things to talk about.  We talk about the Disgustingly Resilient change and leads us to some … Read More

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FTN Episode 362 – Blood Angels, Oh How I Love Thee from 2020-12-04T03:00:43

This episode is basically a love note to the Blood Angels.  The Codex Supplement is going to make a huge impact on this edition.  Towards the end of 8th the … Read More

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FTN Episode 361 – Deathwatch and Space Wolf Army List Ideas – Which is Stronger? from 2020-11-28T18:03:55

Don’t worry.. The Blood Angels episode is coming soon.  I hope to have a special surprise next week as well.  Until then let us know what you think about these … Read More

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FTN Episode 360 – From the North The Space Wolves Come Forth from 2020-11-21T19:36:50

Space Wolves are back in a big way.  If this is any indication of the future of Marine supplements I am very hopeful for the BA, DA and the rest.   … Read More

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FTN Episode 359 – Will You Serve In the Deathwatch? from 2020-11-15T16:13:55

We crack open the Deathwatch codex this week and talk about a few of the changes and a few things you may see on the tabletop.  In the back of … Read More

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FTN Episode 358 – What Forge World Units are Coming Back o the Table? from 2020-11-07T17:55:16

We kick this episode off talking about a few of the Forge World units you’ll see making their way back to the tabletop.  Some old favorites and maybe some old … Read More

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FTN Episode 357 – Player Spotlight Interview and We Lament About FW Legends from 2020-10-31T17:29:48

In the first part of the show Paul is joined by PleasantKenobi who has recently gotten back into Warhammer but is an avid Magic the Gathering content producer and player.  … Read More

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FTN Episode 356 – Interview With Games Workshop and the Future of Events from 2020-10-24T18:14:08

Mike Brandt from Games Workshop joins me this week to talk about the current and future state of official AND independent events.  Obviously with the way the world is right … Read More

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FTN Episode 355 – How Many Squig Types Can You Name? They’re All Cuties from 2020-10-17T18:07:09

We do a little better job with our Orktober coverage this week and kick off the show with a few facts about Squigs.  These are from the early days of … Read More

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FTN Episode 354 – Is the New Necron Codex Good? Bonus Orktober Coverage too! from 2020-10-10T17:19:54

Red takes center stage this episode as we take a serious look at what this week’s new Necron codex brings to this faction.  This is the most compelling the Necrons … Read More

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FTN Episode 353 – Chaos Can Beat Space Marines – Will You Serve the Dark Gods? from 2020-09-26T17:03:02

Chaos is good but you have to work for it.  Sort of fitting for the succor of the dark gods right?  It looks all simple at first and then you … Read More

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FTN Episode 352 – Is Warhammer 40k Being Rocked to the Core?! from 2020-09-19T22:08:26

We see a HUGE change coming down the pike for Warhammer 40k in the form of what or who Characters can buff on the table top.  Is this really a … Read More

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FTN Episode 351 – Are 40k Tanks Realistic? We Ask An Expert from 2020-09-11T02:12:44

It turns out we have a resident expert on Tanks and we’ve never asked him about them until now!  Come listen to a world of tanks conversation.  On this episode … Read More

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FTN Episode 350 – Top 9 Space Marine Killers – Hot or Not? from 2020-09-04T04:51:25

The Warhammer Community Page recently published an article running down their top 9 Space Marine killers?  Did they get it right?  We run down the list and provide our own … Read More

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FTN Episode 349 – 6 Faction Run Down – We Cover Almost Everything in 40k from 2020-08-29T17:20:26

I didn’t count but we cover lots of stuff this episode. We have a hearty jaunt around the universe and talk about Chaos, GSC, Guard, Tau, Eldar and Blood Angels.  … Read More

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FTN Episode 348 – Shadow Iron and Broken Realms Preview Predictions and Reactions from 2020-08-22T21:53

The first part of the show we lay down our predictions and wish lists about the preview GW released today.  The second part of the show is recorded directly after … Read More

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