In Episode 110 of The Independent Characters we talk about the process of building missions in Warhammer 40k. Whether you want to create (or leverage!) the ultimate 40k Tournament Missions, or make a really exciting and fun narrative mission for your event or friends, this is the episode you want to listen to

We enlist aid from some of the best in the tournament scene at the moment to delve into their different (but somewhat similar) philosophies on mission design and what makes for a balanced experience. Reece Robbins (of The Las Vegas Open and Frontline Gaming) and Mike Brandt (of the NOVA Open and NOVA Open Charitable Foundatin) both join us to give us some insight into how the missions for their respective events were developed.

As usual we have our Hobby Progress and games played, which is quite extensive as we participated in a few events over this period of time!

That's not enough you say!? Ok then - how about we throw in a long interview with none other than Black Library author, and probably secret Chaos agent, Aaron Dembski-Bowden for good measure!? This is an amazing interview with insight into many things Black Library and his latest novel The Talon of Horus (on sale now!) without any spoilers.

 

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  • 0:00:00 - Show Intro and host introduction
  • 0:07:45 - Workbench and Games Played
  • 0:33:45 - Developing Missions in Warhammer 40k
  • 1:27:35 - Interview with Reece Robbins (Las Vegas Open)
  • 1:45:00 - Interview with Mike Brandt (NOVA Open)
  • 2:11:35 - Interview with Aaron Dembski-Bowden
  • 2:46:20 - Final Thoughts and Show Closing

 

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Direct download: The_ICs_Episode110.mp3
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Episode 109 of The Independent Characters is a listener suggested topic from our forums titled "From Diapers to Dicebags". In it we explore gaming and having kids. We look at how you can continue to game when you become a new parent and all the way through them leaving.

To help us out with this we have also enlisted the aid of several of our kids and a special guest SRM, from our forums!

As usual we have our Hobby Progress and games played, which is quite extensive as we participated in a few events over this period of time!

This episode may not be for everyone (yet!) but we think there is some good information in here! We hope you enjoy!

 

Time Stamps:

  • 0:00:00 - Show Intro and host introduction
  • 0:05:20 - Workbench and Games Played
  • 0:56:50 - From Diapers to Dicebags
  • 1:52:40 - Interview with SRM
  • 2:10:25 - Interview with Carls daughter Tabitha
  • 2:25:35 - Interview with Adans son Jake
  • 2:38:35 - Final Thoughts and Show Closing

 

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Direct download: The_ICs_Episode_109.mp3
Category:Podcast -- posted at: 9:31pm PDT
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Episode 108 - Show of Force: The Greater Good

Episode 108 of The Independent Characters is all about The Tau! We cover it with our patented (not really) Show of Force approach. This time it's Show of Force: The Greater Good. We talk about everything Tau, from the history and details of the race, their reliance on futuristic technology and weaponry. We go inside the background, rules, supplements and excitement of the youngest race in the Warhammer 40k Universe!

We will discuss our experiences playing the Tau and how they perform on the tabletop in comparison to their backstory. To help us through all of this, we have brought in Jason McCurry of our local gaming group. Tau were his first army, and although he isn't actively playing them right now, he helps walk us through the confusion of marker drones, and ethereals!

Additionally, as recommended by Reece Robbins, we have Israel Sanchez to walk us through playing Tau in the competetive environment.

We hope you enjoy this episode!

 

Time Stamps:

  • 0:00:00 - Show Intro and host introduction
  • 0:05:30 - Workbench and Games Played
  • 0:52:00 - Show of Force: The Greater Good (Part 1)
  • 1:52:50 - Show of Force: The Greater Good (Part 1)
  • 2:22:45 - Interview with Israel Sanchez about Tau
  • 2:56:15 - Final Thoughts and Show Closing

 

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Direct download: The_ICs_Ep108.mp3
Category:Podcast -- posted at: 4:17pm PDT
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