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A Middle-earth Strategy Battle Game podcast, where we discuss and debate our favourite game!
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It's time to break down the first FAQ of the new edition. Join us as we talk about all of the clarifications and erratas in this month's update from the Middle-earth team.
Time Stamps:
00:00 Introduction
02:54 Armies of the Hobbit
08:53 Armies of LotR
17:51 Rules Manual
29:39 No Rise of Angmar?
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Andrew of Tabletop Admiral and host of the Now For Wrath YouTube channel joins the show to talk about the most popular armies of the new edition so far! The cast breaks down insightful stats brought to us by Andrew of the top ten most played armies.
00:00 Introduction
06:23 10th Place
11:11 9th Place
16:53 8th Place
21:30 7th Place
26:28 6th Place
31:08 5th Place
34:39 4th Place
37:37 3rd Place
46:30 2nd Place
50:29 1st Place
57:06 Final Thoughts
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We are joined by Sam of Gollum's Gamers to break down Into the West 2025, the first major GBHL tournament of the new edition! We go over the top 10 lists in this 120+ player event.
00:00 Introduction
06:26 10th Place
08:58 9th Place
11:51 8th Place
14:23 7th Place
16:48 6th Place
20:18 5th Place
23:33 4th Place
27:07 3rd Place
28:36 2nd Place
31:45 1st Place
34:44 Final Thoughts
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Following our video covering the most improved profiles from the last edition of MESBG, we now share our picks for the most nerfed profiles!
Time Stamps:
00:00 Introduction
02:16 Armies of LotR Runner-ups
06:09 Armies of LotR 5th
09:11 Armies of LotR 4th
10:26 Armies of LotR 3rd
12:45 Armies of LotR 2nd
15:51 Armies of LotR 1st
20:40 Armies of Hobbit Runner-ups
25:12 Armies of Hobbit 5th
27:06 Armies of Hobbit 4th
29:40 Armies of Hobbit 3rd
32:21 Armies of Hobbit 2nd
35:40 Armies of Hobbit 1st
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We take a look at all the new profiles fresh off the press to pick out the ones that are the most improved from the previous edition. Join us as we discuss the heroes and warriors that received the biggest upgrades!
Time Stamps:
00:00 Introduction
01:56 Armies of LotR Runner-ups
03:36 Armies of LotR 5th
05:20 Armies of LotR 4th
06:07 Armies of LotR 3rd
07:39 Armies of LotR 2nd
10:44 Armies of LotR 1st
11:40 Armies of Hobbit Runner-ups
14:05 Armies of Hobbit 5th
17:16 Armies of Hobbit 4th
18:37 Armies of Hobbit 3rd
20:38 Armies of Hobbit 2nd
21:57 Armies of Hobbit 1st
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We kick off the new edition with a look at all the major changes to the core rules! The cast is joined by MESBG rules guru, Scott. Tune in to our discussion and comparison to the previous edition and let us know what you think of the changes! Check out the Patreon version for a tier list of what we think are the best and worst changes!
Time Stamps:
00:00 Introduction
04:56 Rules Introduction
08:56 Phases of the Game
25:21 Courage & Intelligence
27:23 Unity Types
29:25 Cavalry
40:05 Heroes
59:15 Monsters
01:08:45 War Beasts & Chariots
01:17:12 Weapons & Wargear
01:38:52 Magical Powers
01:47:13 Special Rules
01:54:04 Siege Engines
01:56:33 Matched Play
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Going out with a bang with this edition we have Alex from Texas join us to recap the 2024 Masters tournament for the Northwest Hobbit League (one of the largest MESBG leagues in North America)!We go over all 12 masters lists and talk about how we all did!
00:00 Introduction
03:41 Denny's Preview
09:06 1st Seed List
13:47 2nd Seed List
17:09 3rd Seed List
22:01 4th Seed List
25:28 5th Seed List
28:34 6th Seed List
30:51 7th Seed List
35:02 8th Seed List
38:00 9th Seed List
40:54 10th Seed List
42:39 11th Seed List
45:23 12th Seed List
50:10 Round 1
1:00:11 Round 2
1:11:46 Round 3
1:18:35 Round 4
1:22:34 Results and Closing Thoughts
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Canada's largest tournament, Clash on the Coast, ended a few weeks ago and we are here to review the event and the top 5 lists! Max, the organizer of Clash on the Coast, joins in on the fun and also gives some of his thoughts on the lists as well as the event as a whole.
00:00 Introduction
04:33 Armies Breakdown
10:01 5th Place
13:48 4th Place
17:41 3rd Place
21:54 2nd Place
27:54 1st Place
31:33 Overall Thoughts
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Following the announcement of the profiles that will be moved to Legacy in the new edition, the cast review and discuss what this could mean for the game. Join by special guest, Alex, we give our thoughts on all the upcoming announced changes.
00:00 Introduction
03:16 Profiles Moving to Legacy
18:02 Better for New Players?
22:24 Better for the Range?
24:37 Discussion on Affected Profiles
29:00 Allowing vs Banning Legacy
33:37 Making Way for New Profiles
36:25 WYSIWYG & Wargear Removal
40:15 Final Thoughts
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We are back with another Tier List on the new Legendary Legions from the Rise of Angmar Supplement! With Legions being ranked in the Legend tier and also in the Independant tier, there's an army for all competitive levels!
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00:00 Introduction
02:22 Fornost
09:28 Army of Arnor
15:53 The Host of the Witch King
25:24 Army of Carn Dum
33:22 The Wolf Pack of Angmar
39:09 Arathorn's Stand
45:20 Burdhur's Horde
53:35 Outro
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Into the West dives into the new and final supplement of the current edition, Rise of Angmar! We break down every new hero and warrior profile and give our thoughts.
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00:00 Introduction
01:51 Overall Thoughts
03:21 Aranarth
09:20 Argadir
14:35 Knight of Arnor
19:28 Earnur
25:37 Nazthak
29:34 The Shadow of Rhudaur
37:09 Shade of Angmar
46:43 Aldrac
50:24 Fraecht
56:24 Captain of Carn Dum
59:31 Warrior of Carn Dum
01:03:28 Werewolf
01:08:32 Hill Troll
01:14:14 Conclusion
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As this edition wraps up and a good chance the matched play scenarios change, we take an in-depth look at the 18 scenarios, talk likes and dislikes, and give our rankings!
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00:00 Introduction
01:58 Heirlooms of Ages Past
06:49 Hold Ground
11:49 Command the Battlefield
15:12 Domination
20:41 Capture & Control
26:32 Breakthrough
29:47 Seize the Prize
35:37 Destroy the Supplies
42:14 Retrieval
45:31 Lords of Battle
50:53 To the Death!
54:42 Contest of Champions
01:00:45 Storm the Camp
01:04:30 Reconnoitre
01:09:53 Divide & Conquer
01:12:32 Fog of War
01:16:22 Clash by Moonlight
01:20:46 Assasination
01:22:58 Final Results
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We break down the top 5 lists from this year's epic NOVA Open 1,000 point Grand Tournament. Joining us with his thoughts on the lists is Alisher, this year's winner!
00:00 Introduction
04:30 5th Place
10:25 4th Place
17:05 3rd Place
22:18 2nd Place
30:34 1st Place
40:41 1,000 Point Meta & Final Thoughts
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The theme of the latest episode of list review is magic casters. We are joined by Brandon to review and discuss four lists submitted by our patrons over on Patreon.
00:00 Introduction
04:47 Maximilian's List
12:59 Brandon's List
22:38 Andrew's List
28:20 Alex's List
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Join us as we break down all the new details about the new edition of MESBG within the Warhammer Community article this week. We share our thoughts on what we know, as well as some of our concerns about what may be changed!
00:00 Introduction
01:30 Initial Reaction
03:48 In the Ways Streamlined
06:15 Special Strikes Removed
11:40 Greater Focus on Narrative
24:25 Updated Wording
25:23 Fight Values Distribution
27:52 Intelligence Characteristic
31:15 Army Books
34:52 Legacy of Middle-earth
38:46 Current Supplements
39:49 Rise of Angmar
43:34 Final Thoughts
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Alisher returns to the podcast to join us as we break down North America's largest MESBG event, AdeptiCon! Richard and Alisher share their tournament experience, followed by a deep dive of the top eight lists of the Grand Tournament.
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00:00 Introduction
01:06 AdeptiCon Review
13:39 8th Place
20:13 7th Place
27:07 6th Place
31:29 5th Place
37:43 4th Place
41:38 3rd Place
46:13 2nd Place
56:03 1st Place
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Special guest, Eliott Shillinglaw from Gollum's Gamers, is back to talk about the biggest MESBG league in the world, the Great British Hobbit League (GBHL) and what's in store for 2024!
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00:00 Introduction
00:51 Uniqueness of the GBHL
06:12 Best thing about the tournament scene
09:35 3D Printing Acceptance
12:09 Changes in 2024 15:19 Meta Predictions in 2024
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Mitchell Hammond from The Durin Show joins the cast for another video, this time it's a tier list of the Legendary Legions from the the latest supplement, Defence of the North. Tune in to see how we tier all 6 Legendary Legions, and let us know what you think of our rankings.
01:26 Army of Dale
07:42 Defenders of Erebor
14:25 The Beornings
25:52 Fell Beings of Mirkwood
31:13 Host of the Dragon Emperor
35:41 Assault on Lothlorien
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Today on the podcast is an in-depth review of the Dragon Emperor of Rhûn. Mitchell Hammond of The Durin Show brings his knowledge and experience to share with the cast, along with two sample lists that show how to get the most out of the profile.
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0:00 Introduction
4:58 The Dragon Emperor
12:05 In the Legendary Legion
19:12 Closing Thoughts
26:39 Army Lists
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We are back with another tier list, this time we look at ranking the Legendary Legions from the War in Rohan supplement. Tune in to see how we tier all 9 Legendary Legions, and let us know what you think of our rankings.
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Time Stamps:
02:23 Defenders of Helm’s Deep
09:28 Théodred’s Guard
13:25 Riders of Éomer
20:15 Paths of the Druadan
27:58 Uglúk’s Scouts
36:54 Wolves of Isengard
42:23 Assault Upon Helm’s Deep
46:08 Army of Dunland
52:33 Helm’s Guard
Credits:
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We just released our first battle report, Minas Tirith vs Corsairs of Umbar on our new youtube channel.
Please check it out at youtube.com/@intothewestpodcast, if you like our visual content please consider subscribing! Thank you.
On this episode, we break down the incredibly popular and powerful Assault on Lothlorien legendary legion... Is it too good, or does it have counters? In a related open topic, we discuss the recent rise of Evil armies in the North American meta.
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Time Stamps:
Assault on Lothlorien - 1:12
Army Lists - 14:36
Counters/weaknesses - 38:59
Current Evil Meta - 54:28
Credits:
Muzgur: Painted by @colorsofmiddleearth
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Into the West Podcast is back! In this new season, we are uploading episodes on YouTube to utilize more visuals, don't worry we will still be posting audio only! Let us know how you like the new format and subscribe to stay tuned for future content!
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To kick off season three, the cast invites local competitive player Ben Laktin to recap the largest North American west coast tournament yet, Clash on the Coast! Join us as we recap our favourite games from the event, followed by how our personal playstyles affects our preference in points levels of our games.
Time Stamps:
Ben's Introduction - 2:22
Tournament Breakdown - 12:28
Playstyles vs Points Values - 02:02:40
Credits:
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In episode sixteen, we tackle more new profiles from Defence of the North - this time, our attention turns to Dale. Australia's Sean Rossato returns to the podcast to give his thoughts on the additions to his favourite army, from King Brand to the new Windlance profile! Following our Dale reviews, we discuss the importance of strategic model positioning and army formations.
Time Stamps:
Sean's Introduction - 00:58
New Dale Profiles - 04:00
Overall Thoughts & Army of Dale LL - 31:58
Army Lists - 35:44
Model Positioning - 54:11
Credits:
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In this episode of Into the West, we talk about an event Charles played in Seattle, The Battle for Smaug. Listen to the break down of what happened in each game and our list-building ideas with Corsairs of Umbar.
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Andrew from There and Back Again, A Hobbyist’s Tale podcast returns to cover our first profile from Defence of the North, Dáin Ironfoot! After reviewing the King of Erebor and seeing how he stacks up to his Iron Hills counterpart, we switch gears into a discussion on theme, list-building restrictions, and their impact on the game.
Time Stamps:
Dáin Ironfoot, Lord of the Iron Hills - 6:19
Dáin Ironfoot, King Under the Mountain - 48:46
Theme & List-Building Restrictions - 1:27:10
Credits:
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Something festers in the heart of Mirkwood... we are joined by Yong-Duke Kim for a discussion on the dark terror of the forest, the Spider Queen! After reviewing the profile and comparing some lists, we discuss how terrain can be used to give your army an edge in games.
Time Stamps:
Yong-Duke's Introduction - 00:52
The Spider Queen - 04:36
Army Lists - 13:49
Terrain Tactics - 50:17
Credits:
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We are back with another matched play scenario episode, and this time the focus is on Storm the Camp! After the cast each take turns breaking down our lists, we gather around the bonfire to reminisce about past editions of the game, and how it’s evolved into the system we all know today.
Time Stamps:
Storm the Camp - 00:51
Army Lists - 12:02
Past Metas vs Present Meta - 43:25
Credits:
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Strangers from distant lands, friends of old, have been summoned to discuss the Elrond profile. After going over some lists containing the master of Rivendell, we bring forth some insight to those wanting to start competitive play. You have only one choice - tune into the episode!
Time Stamps:
Elrond, Master of Rivendell - 00:34
Army Lists - 14:18
How to Get Into Competitive Play - 56:11
Credits:
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We are joined by NOVA Open champion Matt Iverson of An Unexpected Podcast to talk about the fell kingdom of Angmar, and the dark terror that roams its wastelands, Gûlavhar. After reviewing this demon of the ancient world, we examine other beasts of destruction as the cast discuss how to get the most out of monsters in the game.
Time Stamps:
Matt's Introduction - 00:40
Gûlavhar, the Terror of Arnor - 08:00
Army Lists - 29:50
Monster Tactics - 1:09:45
Credits:
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On this episode, the podcast crew take a shot in the dark at reviewing A Clash by Moonlight. After comparing some lists, we go on a nostalgic trip checking out some profiles from editions past.
Time Stamps:
A Clash by Moonlight - 00:38
Army Lists - 10:33
Rules of Ages Past - 55:49
Credits:
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The next scenario spotlight at Into the West podcast is Command the Battlefield. After running through our strategies on how to tackle this mission and breaking down four different lists, we share our favourite cavalry profiles of the game. Saddle up and join the discussion!
Time Stamps:
Command the Battlefield - 00:45
Army Lists - 11:02
Favourite Cavalry Profiles - 55:25
Credits:
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The cast journeys to the lost kingdom of Khazad-Dûm to review the legendary king of the dwarves, Durin VI. We are joined by none more fitting than Markus Hammond of The Durin Show podcast! In our open topic, we compare the strengths and weaknesses between building well-rounded lists and skewed lists in competitive play.
Time Stamps:
Markus’ Introduction - 00:36
Durin, King of Khazad-Dûm - 04:05
Army Lists - 21:49
Well-rounded vs Skewed Lists - 42:52
Credits:
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We’re back with another scenario spotlight, this time it’s off to the races with a discussion on Reconnoitre! After running through a few lists, we finish the episode going over what makes an army strong in higher points games.
Time Stamps:
Reconnoitre - 00:39
Army Lists - 12:42
Favourite Armies Over 700 Points - 45:23
Credits:
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Hailing from Chicago USA, special guest Matt Cwick returns to the podcast, this time to discuss Fog of War. We follow the scenario breakdown with a debate on the named Ringwraith profiles and compare our personal rankings of the Nine, from best to worst.
Time Stamps:
Fog of War - 01:53
Army Lists - 23:30
Ranking Named Ringwraiths - 1:15:36
Credits:
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This week we are accompanied by a member of There and Back Again, A Hobbyist’s Tale podcast! Andrew joins the show in a rapid fire review of Bard the Bowman and his role in both army lists he is in. After breaking down the saviour of Lake-town, we fish through the alliance matrix for our favourite historical alliances of the game.
Time Stamps:
Andrew's Introduction - 00:37
Bard the Bowman - 10:43
Army Lists - 37:17
Favourite Historical Alliances - 1:02:33
Credits:
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So you have chosen… episode two. In this double episode, the cast reviews and compares both Saruman profiles, including a discussion on his role in his new Legendary Legion. Then, we abandon reason for madness as we break down some controversial wargear of the game, and debate whether they can be considered as viable options. Listen to the episode, alive and unspoiled!
Time Stamps:
Saruman the White - 02:07
Saruman - 09:15
Army Lists - 17:33
Controversial Wargear - 52:29
Credits:
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Into the West podcast is back with season two! On the first episode, we break down the Lords of Battle matched play scenario. In the open topic, we compare the differences between tournaments with randomized scenarios and pre-selected scenarios.
Time Stamps:
Lords of Battle - 01:16
Army Lists - 10:19
Randomized vs Pre-selected Event Packs - 54:28
Credits:
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Here at last, episode thirty! A couple months ago, we hit our 10,000 plays milestone. To celebrate, we collected all of your questions and answered them in this special Q&A episode.
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Joined by local hobbyist Marco, we journey to the Lonely Mountain this week to review Thror and his son Thrain. In the open topic, we share a few of our favourite things about this game. Tune into episode twenty-nine!
Time Stamps:
Thror - 05:02
Thrain - 23:26
Army Lists: 31:59
Things We Like About MESBG: 1:00:45
Credits:
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It's a Last Alliance episode at Into the West podcast, where we break down and compare two high kings of the Second Age: Elendil and Gil-Galad! After that, join us in a round table discussion on changes we'd like to see in this game.
Time Stamps:
Elendil, High King of Gondor and Arnor - 00:46
Gil-galad, High King of the Elves - 11:12
Army Lists - 25:42
Game Changes Wishlist - 59:42
Credits:
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Has Sauron returned? Matthew Hammond of The Durin Show podcast joins us on the path to Dol Guldur as we break down the Necromancer. Following this, we put together a list of things to remember when playing in a tournament. Join our discussion in episode twenty-seven!
Time Stamps:
Matthew's Introduction - 00:41
The Necromancer - 6:48
Army Lists - 23:48
Tournament Checklist - 57:40
Credits:
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One does not simply review two Boromir profiles in one episode! After discussing the son of Gondor and ways to write him into a list, we explore heroic action combinations. Episode twenty-six is a gift, reclaim it!
Time Stamps:
Boromir of Gondor - 00:43
Boromir, Captain of the White Tower - 13:08
Army Lists - 27:47
Heroic Action Interactions - 01:17:42
Credits:
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Into the West is back with another special episode, and this time the spotlight is on the nameless and unsung heroes of the game. Tune in to find out which we picked as our favourites!
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It’s a double-feature at Into the West this week, where we look at two kings of Harad: Sûladan the Serpent Lord, and The Golden King of Abrâkhan. Pat Bertoli from the Portland Hobbits joins us to break down all-things Serpent Horde, and also discuss warbeast tactics. Join the stampede!
Time Stamps:
Pat's introduction - 00:41
Sûladan the Serpent Lord - 09:10
The Golden King of Abrakhan - 18:58
Army Lists - 30:29
Warbeasts - 52:57
Credits:
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In this special episode of Into the West, the cast each bring a hero under 100 points and debate which one is best! Tune in to find out each of our picks, and which hero outshines the rest.
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We welcome Dale enthusiast Sean Rossato on Into the West this week to discuss his all-time favourite army. The cast also take this opportunity to explore the Australian scene and their competitive meta. Tune in to all this and more!
Time Stamps:
Sean's Introduction - 00:39
Garrison of Dale - 05:38
Army Lists - 31:40
Australian Meta - 1:08:37
Credits:
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We travel to the burning villages of the Westfold this week to discuss the profiles of Dunland. Then, we attempt ranking the infantry profiles with 2 Attacks from worst to best. Swear the blood oath and join the rabble now!
Time Stamps:
Dunland - 00:31
Army of Dunland
Legendary Legion - 31:50
Army Lists - 35:55
Ranking 2-Attack Elites - 1:08:02
Credit:
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On episode twenty of Into the West, we take a look at an elven lord famous for slaying a Balrog - Glorfindel, Lord of the West! Following that, we dive into various playstyles of the game and discuss the strengths and weaknesses of each. Join us for an epic discussion!
Time Stamps:
Glorfindel - 00:53
Army Lists - 14:20
Playstyles Analysis - 57:50
Credits:
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This week, we travel back 3,000 years to the crack of doom to find Isildur! After we break down the son of Elendil, join our roundtable discussion about all aspects of hosting tournaments. Cast episode nineteen into your playlist now!
Time stamps: Isildur - 0:47
Army Lists - 10:20
Building a Tournament Event Pack - 45:20
Credits:
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We are joined by Roenan Satnik from the YouTube channel Erra Cuin Caladrim, to discuss the mighty Goblin King and all-things Goblin-town! Then, Roenan brings his monster-mash series experience to debate which monsters are the most brutal. Follow the chittering horde and tune into episode eighteen!
Time stamps:
Roenan's Introduction - 01:18
The Goblin King - 8:26
Army Lists - 24:16
Top 3 Monsters - 51:06
Credits:
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The cast welcomes Chicago Hobbit League’s very own Matt Cwick to break down Radagast the Brown. Then, we discuss the process of selecting alliances when writing an army list. Hop onto the sleigh and join us in episode seventeen!
Time stamps:
Matt's Introduction - 00:50
Radagast the Brown - 8:07
Army Lists - 30:18
Army Bonuses & Alliances - 50:51
Credits:
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In episode sixteen of Into the West, we set out to find the halflings while debating the captain of Saruman's scouts, Lurtz! Then, we fire a volley debating which bow-wielding infantry are the best in the game. It's hunt or be hunted, and it's available now!
Time Stamps:
Lurtz - 0:42
Army Lists - 11:22
Top Bow-Armed Warriors - 57:08
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We are boarded by NOVA Open Champion, Ardacon Top 10 finisher, Bane of Tournaments... Rainier Lee! The crew analyzes Dalamyr, Fleetmaster of Umbar and all things pirates as Rainier breaks down his tournament-winning list. In our open topic, all smoke is cleared as we discuss what goes into building a competitive list. Join us for episode fifteen as the corsairs are upon us!
Time Stamps:
Rainier's Introduction - 00:42
Dalamyr, Fleetmaster of Umbar - 9:40
Army Lists - 22:20
Competitive Army Building Requirements - 48:28
Credits:
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Episode fourteen is a double feature as the guys at Into the West analyze two legendary lords of Rohan, Helm Hammerhand and Eorl the Young! Then, we share our top three warrior profiles. Ride to the defense of the Westfold in episode fourteen now!
Time Stamps:
Eorl the Young - 00:55
Helm Hammerhand - 08:36
Army Lists - 20:40
Favourite Warrior Profiles - 59:15
Credits:
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Episode thirteen is an unexpected party as the cast visit the thirteen dwarves of Thorin's Company! After breaking down the army list, we take a look at other all-hero armies of the game. Sign the contract, skip the fine print, and run off on an adventure with us in this new episode!
Time Stamps:
Thorin's Company - 00:42
Army Lists - 25:43
All-Hero Armies - 1:00:14
Credits:
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Do you not know episode twelve when you see it, old man? We are back to discuss the leader of the nine, the Witch-King of Angmar! Then, we talk special strikes... Are flails overpowered? No man can stop you from listening now!
Time Stamps:
The Witch-King of Angmar - 00:51
Army Lists - 17:50
Ranking Special Strikes - 55:19
Credits:
Music: Tavern Loop One by Alexander Nakarada (www.serpentsoundstudios.com) Licensed under Creative Commons BY Attribution 4.0 License https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
Music: Nomadic Sunset by Alexander Nakarada (www.serpentsoundstudios.com) Licensed under Creative Commons BY Attribution 4.0 License https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
Into the West Podcast answers when called upon with our latest installment! Joined by local hobbyist Max Manley, the cast delves into the pride of Dol Amroth himself, Prince Imrahil, followed by a breakdown of various banners in the game. Ride into battle under the silver swan in episode eleven!
Time Stamps:
Prince Imrahil - 03:14
Army Lists - 10:23
Banners of Middle-earth - 54:28
Credits:
Music: Tavern Loop One by Alexander Nakarada (www.serpentsoundstudios.com) Licensed under Creative Commons BY Attribution 4.0 License https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Music: Nomadic Sunset by Alexander Nakarada (www.serpentsoundstudios.com) Licensed under Creative Commons BY Attribution 4.0 License https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Music: Battle of the Creek by Alexander Nakarada (www.serpentsoundstudios.com) Licensed under Creative Commons BY Attribution 4.0 License https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
Episode ten of Into the West is sure to toss you directly into the deep end! Yong-Duke Kim, aka DrumsInTheDeep, is here to discuss the ferocious Watcher in the Water, and all things Moria! He'll also recap an escalation tournament he played in. Finally, the cast will discuss the uses of underpowered warriors in competitive play!
Time Stamps:
Yong-Duke's Introduction - 01:11
The Watcher in the Water - 11:03
Escalation Tournament Recap - 34:52
Underpowered Warriors - 1:21:43
Credits:
Music: Tavern Loop One by Alexander Nakarada (www.serpentsoundstudios.com) Licensed under Creative Commons BY Attribution 4.0 License https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Music: Nomadic Sunset by Alexander Nakarada (www.serpentsoundstudios.com) Licensed under Creative Commons BY Attribution 4.0 License https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Music: Battle of the Creek by Alexander Nakarada (www.serpentsoundstudios.com) Licensed under Creative Commons BY Attribution 4.0 License https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
Tell me, where is episode nine? For I much desire to listen to it! The latest episode evaluates Celeborn, Lórien's own Lord of the West! Then, the cast discuss their ranking of the game's heroic actions.
Time Stamps:
Celeborn - 00:40
Army Lists - 12:03
Ranking Heroic Actions - 48:24
Credits:
Music: Tavern Loop One by Alexander Nakarada (www.serpentsoundstudios.com) Licensed under Creative Commons BY Attribution 4.0 License https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
Music: Nomadic Sunset by Alexander Nakarada (www.serpentsoundstudios.com) Licensed under Creative Commons BY Attribution 4.0 License https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
Episode eight of Into the West presents an opportunity for the cast to show their quality while discussing Faramir, Captain of Gondor! Following that, the guys discuss their favourite and least favourite matched play scenarios.
Time Stamps:
Trivia - 00:43
Faramir - 06:24
Army Lists - 15:01
Favourite Matched Play Scenarios - 53:02
Credits:
Music: Tavern Loop One by Alexander Nakarada (www.serpentsoundstudios.com) Licensed under Creative Commons BY Attribution 4.0 License https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
Music: Nomadic Sunset by Alexander Nakarada (www.serpentsoundstudios.com) Licensed under Creative Commons BY Attribution 4.0 License https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
Episode seven welcomes Mitchell Hammond, of The Durin Show, as our premiere guest! The cast picks Mitchell's brain about the powerful Amdûr, Lord of Blades, and all things Easterlings. Plus, the group reminisces about some of their favourite tournaments. While you're listening, we want to hear what makes a tournament memorable for you. Head over to our Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/ITWpod and let us know! In this episode we also introduce a brand new segment: Trivia! Submit your trivia answers to [email protected] over the next two weeks, for a chance to be shouted out on the next episode!
Time Stamps:
Trivia - 00:58
Mitchell's Introduction - 02:27
Amdûr, Lord of Blades - 14:59
Army Lists - 30:43
Favourite Tournaments - 1:02:23
Credits:
Music: Tavern Loop One by Alexander Nakarada (www.serpentsoundstudios.com) Licensed under Creative Commons BY Attribution 4.0 License https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
Music: Nomadic Sunset by Alexander Nakarada (www.serpentsoundstudios.com) Licensed under Creative Commons BY Attribution 4.0 License https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
Music: Battle of the Creek by Alexander Nakarada (www.serpentsoundstudios.com) Licensed under Creative Commons BY Attribution 4.0 License https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
Episode six is never late, nor is it early. It arrives precisely when it means to! Between the variety of spellcasting abilities and mount options, there's a lot going on with Gandalf the Grey. Ian also gives a recap of a small, outdoors tournament he attended, the first in an age! Finally, we discuss the differences between LotR and The Hobbit factions, and whether "power creep" is real. All the fireworks are available now via the links below!
Time Stamps:
Mini Tournament Recap - 1:10
Gandalf the Grey - 14:52
Army Lists - 30:42
LotR vs Hobbit - 1:09:24
Credits:
Music: Tavern Loop One by Alexander Nakarada (www.serpentsoundstudios.com) Licensed under Creative Commons BY Attribution 4.0 License https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
Music: Nomadic Sunset by Alexander Nakarada (www.serpentsoundstudios.com) Licensed under Creative Commons BY Attribution 4.0 License https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
Music: Battle of the Creek by Alexander Nakarada (www.serpentsoundstudios.com) Licensed under Creative Commons BY Attribution 4.0 License https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
One does not simply review a new supplement! Into the West episode five promises to be a journey of its own as the cast go in-depth into the new profiles, along with the Legendary Legions from Quest of the Ringbearer. Which new additions will be deemed a new power rising in Middle-earth and which deserve nothing other than to be tossed into the fires from whence they came? The adventure is available now!
Time Stamps:
Profiles - 1:40
Legendary Legions - 13:30
Credits:
Music: Mountain Walk by Alexander Nakarada (www.serpentsoundstudios.com) Licensed under Creative Commons BY Attribution 4.0 License https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
They have a cave troll! Episode four barges onto the scene today with a focus on a formidable subterranean beast and we hope you're all ready for the ton of content that we're going to hurl at you! The guys have their hands full looking at trolls in both Moria and Angmar! Then, summer might be over, but our hot takes continue, as the cast discuss their picks for overrated heroes!
Time Stamps:
Cave Troll - 2:56
Army Lists - 11:52
Overrated Heroes Debate - 45:07
Credits:
Music: Tavern Loop One by Alexander Nakarada (www.serpentsoundstudios.com) Licensed under Creative Commons BY Attribution 4.0 License https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
Music: Nomadic Sunset by Alexander Nakarada (www.serpentsoundstudios.com) Licensed under Creative Commons BY Attribution 4.0 License https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
Music: Battle of the Creek by Alexander Nakarada (www.serpentsoundstudios.com) Licensed under Creative Commons BY Attribution 4.0 License https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
...and my axe! In episode three we tackle the Gimli profile, and discuss the benefits and drawbacks of tossing him into an army list. We also give our thoughts on the August 2020 FAQ, and finish the episode with a look at some hero synergies of the game.
Time Stamps:
August 2020 FAQ - 00:56
Gimli - 12:06 Army Lists - 19:09
Hero Combinations - 48:49
Credits:
Music: Tavern Loop One by Alexander Nakarada (www.serpentsoundstudios.com) Licensed under Creative Commons BY Attribution 4.0 License https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
Music: Nomadic Sunset by Alexander Nakarada (www.serpentsoundstudios.com) Licensed under Creative Commons BY Attribution 4.0 License https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
Music: Battle of the Creek by Alexander Nakarada (www.serpentsoundstudios.com) Licensed under Creative Commons BY Attribution 4.0 License https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
We take a close look at Gothmog, and various ways of incorporating him into army lists. Following that, we shout out some heroes that are often overlooked, and discuss their viability within the army.
Time Stamps:
Gothmog - 1:07
Army Lists - 18:51
Underrated Heroes - 57:38
Credits:
Music: Tavern Loop One by Alexander Nakarada (www.serpentsoundstudios.com) Licensed under Creative Commons BY Attribution 4.0 License https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
Music: Nomadic Sunset by Alexander Nakarada (www.serpentsoundstudios.com) Licensed under Creative Commons BY Attribution 4.0 License https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
Meet the podcast! In the first episode, we discuss the Thranduil profile and the different ways to write him into an army list. We also look back on the best moments from NOVA Open 2019.
Time Stamps:
Introductions - 1:40
Thranduil - 9:41
Army Lists - 19:01
Reminiscing NOVA Open 2019 - 53:00
Credits:
Music: Tavern Loop One by Alexander Nakarada (www.serpentsoundstudios.com)
Licensed under Creative Commons BY Attribution 4.0 License
https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
Music: Nomadic Sunset by Alexander Nakarada (www.serpentsoundstudios.com)
Licensed under Creative Commons BY Attribution 4.0 License
https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
Music: Battle of the Creek by Alexander Nakarada (www.serpentsoundstudios.com)
Licensed under Creative Commons BY Attribution 4.0 License
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En liten tjänst av I'm With Friends. Finns även på engelska.