Masters of the Forge | Warhammer 40k Narrative Play Podcast | Radio

Masters of the Forge | Warhammer 40k Narrative Play Podcast | Radio

We are a Warhammer 40,000 Podcast devoted to bringing stories of the 41st Millennium to life on your tabletop.

Episodes

October 15, 2023 115 mins

Jason and Adam came up with fantasy Crusade armies using the new Space Marines Codex, exploring two different ways you can theme your Crusades. Jason put together an example of how you can build a force that represents one specific aspect of a diverse faction while Adam builds a force that represents the unique flavor of a Chapter with a distinct combat doctrine.

Timestamps:

Intro: 0:00:00 - 0:33:34
Oathsworn Campaigs: 0:3...

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The fellas got together for real life to celebrate their friend, play Warhammer, and enjoy the finer things.

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September 22, 2023 121 mins

Kendrick and Adam have been playing an ongoing campaign using the Leviathan supplement. They get together to discuss the goings-on of the campaign and to discuss the new Tyranids models and Codex. Thanks to Warhammer Community Team for providing the new models and Codex for discussion.

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Timestamps:

Intro: 0:00:00 - 0:38:12
Crusade Forces: 0:38:12 - 1:12:41
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We begin our adventure breathing new life into old supplements with the Wrath of Magnus. In this episode, we convert the missions and some special mission rules in that book for 10th edition.

Timestamps

Intro: 0:00:00 - 0:43:05
Wrath of Magnus 10E Glow-Up: 0:43:05 - 1:26:26
Outro: 1:26:26 - end

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August 20, 2023 127 mins

After a brief overview of the previous Tyrannic Wars, we discuss the details of the 4th and some of the old campaign rules for Tyranids.

Timestamps:

Intro: 0:00:00 - 0:53:33
4th Tyrannic War: 0:53:33 - 1:33:07
Old Tyranid Campaigns: 1:33:07 - 2:02:25
Outro: 2:02:25 to end

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We are certain we are all mature enough to actually adapt the Crusade rules in our Codexes for 10th edition without too much of a bother. I think you'll find, by our discussion, that it's a breeze and well worth it.

Timestamps

Intro: 0:00:00 - 0:52:40
Orks: 0:52:40 - 1:16:20
Thousand Sons: 1:16:20 - 1:39:45
Outro: 1:39:45 to end

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July 16, 2023 96 mins

With several games under our belt, we were joined by our local crew of Warhammer 40k enthusiasts to discuss the new edition.

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In this episode, Jason and Adam played a couple of quick Chapter Approved games to get a feel for 10th Edition. Adam also got together with Kendrick to play two Crusade games.

Timestamps:

Intro: 0:00:00 - 0:33:14
Thousand Sons vs Orks Chapter Approved Games: 1: 33:14 - 1:10:33
Tyranids vs Orks Crusade Games: 1:10:33 - 2:16:31
Outro: 2:16:31 - end

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June 3, 2023 155 mins

Shortly on the heels of our Episode 208 recording, we got together to discuss the new Crusade rules in 10th edition. We also quickly go over some of the differences in the new Core Rules.

Timestamps:
Intro: 0:00:00 - 0:24:11
New Core Rules: 0:24:11 - 1:21:28
10th Edition on Crusade: 1:21:28 - 2:29:59
Outro: 2:29:59 - end

Cover artwork is 40k concept art by ukitakumuki.

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We're back after a turbulent May to chat about the final game in our Crusade campaign, Incursion in Lucky Space. The Rogue Traders' voidsmen attempt to shut down the ritual which threatens to innundate the Hubris of Saint Uther with a tide of neverborn foes.

Timestamps:

Intro: 0:00:00 - 0:37:05
Battle Report: 37:05 - 1:21:56 
Narrative and Outro: 1:21:56 - end

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April 24, 2023 143 mins

In this one, we delve into the lore of the most recent Arks of Omen book and investigate the new Boarding Actions Rules. We're also joined by John who introduced us to Epic!

Timestamps:
Intro: 0:00:00 - 0:36:25
Epic with John: 0:36:25 - 1:06:10
Arks of Omen 5, the lore: 1:06:10 - 1:48:31
Arks of Omen 5, boarding actions rules: 1:48:31 - 2:18:58
Outro: 2:18:58 - end

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April 8, 2023 104 mins

We are joined by Mike to chat about our experiences at Adepticon 2023.

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March 25, 2023 99 mins

After chatting about our Adepticon prep, we discuss the details and some narrative possibilites for Boarding Actions in Arks of Omen 4  with multiplayer scenarios, as well  as Manufactorum scenarios in White Dwarf.  We  also go over a quick rundown of the  new  lore.

Timestamps:

Intro and Adepticon chat: 0:00:00 - 0:36:10
Arks of Omen 4 in the Lore: 0:36:10 - 0:56:05
Arks of Omen 4 on Your Tabletop: 0:56:05 - 1:31:47
Outro: 1:31:47...

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March 11, 2023 112 mins

This episode features a narrative battle report and some hot Hulk-on-Hulk action. Join us for our preview of Arks of Omen: Vashtorr.

Timestamps:
Intro: 0:00:00 - 0:35:25
Void the Ship Battle Report: 35:25 - 1:06:11
Vashtorr in the Lore: 1:06:11 - 1:28:36
Vashtorr on Your Tabletop 3: 1:28:36 - 1:47:18
Outro: 1:47:18 - end

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February 11, 2023 126 mins

The Arks of Omen series continues and we chat about the lore and new rules. Nick joined us about a narrative game we played with the new World Eaters!

Timestamps:

Intro: 0:00:00 - 0:34:02
Arks of Omen 2 in the Lore: 0:34:02 - 1:18:17
Arks of Omen 2 on Your Tabletop: 1:18:17 - 1:42:35
World Eaters Battle Report: 1:42:35 - 2:01:14
Outro: 2:01:14 - end

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The Votann in the employ of the Rogue Traders have recovered their shipmates who had been blown out into space from the flight deck. They re-enter the ship through the hole left by the Thousand Sons' boarding torpedo and immediately engage the enemy. During the discussion about our game, we talk in detail about our first experience using the new Boarding Actions rules.

Timestamps:

Intro: 0:00:00 - 0:43:44
Jason's favorite ad 0:47:4...

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January 8, 2023 145 mins

We are finally able to talk about Arks of Omen 1: Abaddon. We're really excited to finally have a story focusing on the denizens of Imperium Noctis and even more excited for new rules for doing battles in enclosed spaces. We can't wait to incorporate these rules in our narrative games.

Timestamps:

Intro: 0:00:00 - 0:28:08
Arks of Omen 1 Abaddon Lore: 28:08 - 1:08:44
Boarding Actions: 1:08:44 - 2:18:44
Outro: 2:18:44 - end

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December 29, 2022 226 mins

In this 3-segment monster episode, we first chatted with the guys about our regular bad movie nights, then were joined by Da REAL Goff Rokker to chat about the band's great works, then sat with Brian and Eric to talk about 2022. 

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Timestamps:

Intro: 0:00:00 - 0:25:52
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We got together to play a quick narrative Zone Mortalis battle. In this installment of the Incursion in Lucky Space, the Ratlings attempted to thwart the Changeling from taking control of The Hubris of Saint Uther's forward weapons battery.

Timestamps:

Intro: 0:00:00 - 0:49:25
Story Time: 0:49:25 - 1:01:16
Battle Report: 1:01:16 - 1:31:57
Outro: 1:31:57 to end

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November 18, 2022 155 mins

The new Astra Militarum Codex is here! As narrative players, we use the Astra Militarum as a versatile force to represent a number of concepts, so this is an important one for many of us. In this episode, we looked at the Crusade content in the book as well as a few of the key changes. 

Timestamps

Intro: 0:00:00 - 0:43:02
Lore and rules changes: 43:02 - 1:53:40
Crusade: 1:53:40 - 2:29:11
Outro: 2:29:11 - end

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