Banner Bearers

During this episode of the Banner Bearers podcast, Elliot and Ben are discussing the aftermath of the Creator Clash, Elliot's new tournament list and the hobby side of Godtear.

Episode Breakdown
Plot Phase: Elliot's new list, Creator Clash results, Luella rules interaction.

Clash Phase: Main topic discussion is all about the hobby side of Godtear.

End Phase: Elliot tells Ben about Darkest Dungeon, Ben tells Elliot about When the Moon Hangs Low.

Links:
When the Moon Hangs Low: https://www.drivethrurpg.com/product/371070/When-the-Moon-Hangs-Low
Music: https://www.purple-planet.com

During this special tournament diary episode of the Banner Bearers podcast, Ben and Elliot go to Sheffield for Godtears for Godfears 3 and chat about their games with their opponents and with the tournament organiser, Martin.

Episode Breakdown
In the car
Game 1 &2 (Ben & Ell chat with Dave Martin, Matt Walker & Martin Walters)
Back in the car (Game 3 and round up)

Music: https://www.purple-planet.com

During this episode of the Banner Bearers podcast, Elliot and Ben are joined by Andy from Blackjack Legacy to discuss the upcoming Creator Clash where a bunch of content creators are getting together for a Godtear tournament organised by SFG.

Episode Breakdown
Plot Phase: Rapid Fire with Andy, followed by an exploration of Andy's review process, followed some tournament news and a look into Jaak now that his cards are out in the wild.

Clash Phase: Main topic discussion is all about the creator clash.

End Phase: Andy tells us about Mantic Games and Firefight in particular.

Links:
The Creator Clash announcement: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NMPRIDZZ7gM&t=92s
Blackjack Legacy: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCiLZLuZU-_3rVBYlxZaoY0g
Music: https://www.purple-planet.com

During this special tournament diary episode of the Banner Bearers podcast, Ben and Elliot go to Hull for The God, the Bad and the Rangosh and chat about their games with their opponents and with the tournament organiser, Adam.

Episode Breakdown
In the car
Game 1 (Ben vs Nathan, Ell vs Jordan)
Game 2 (Ben vs Ell)
Game 3 (Ben vs Andrew G, Ell vs Adam)
Game 4 (Ben vs Andrew T, Ell vs Andrew G)
Interview with tournament organiser Adam
Back in the car
(Stay listening to the end for some outtakes)

Music: https://www.purple-planet.com

During this special tournament diary episode of the Banner Bearers podcast, Ben and Elliot go to Sheffield for Godtears for Godfears 2 and chat about their games with their opponents and with the tournament organiser, Martin.

Episode Breakdown
In the car
Game 1 (Ben vs Matt Walker, Ell vs Neil McWilliam)
Game 2 (Ben vs Neil McWilliam, Ell vs Mark Peyton)
Game 3 (Ben vs Mark Peyton, Ell vs Andy McLelland)
Interview with tournament organiser Martin Walters
Back in the car

Music: https://www.purple-planet.com

During this episode of the Banner Bearers podcast, Elliot and Ben are joined by Sheffield dynamic duo, Martin Walters and Brucey Gillott to discuss running demo games and introducing new players to Godtear.

Episode Breakdown
Plot Phase: Rapid Fire with Martin and Brucey, followed by an exploration of a recent demo game Martin ran, then into the news round-up, with a look at Jaak and Lily.

Clash Phase: Main topic discussion as we hear Martin's sage advice on how to demo Godtear effectively and get the new player's POV from Brucey.

End Phase: Martin and Brucey share their love of historical gaming with Ben and Ell.

Links:
The Good, the Bad, and the Rangosh:  https://www.facebook.com/events/695484718436078/
UK Boardgame Podcast Rankings: https://blog.feedspot.com/uk_board_games_podcasts/
Music: https://www.purple-planet.com

During this episode of the Banner Bearers podcast, Elliot and Ben talk about their weirdest game ever, go over some tournament news, then get into a solid discussion on making a tier list for Godtear champions.

Episode Breakdown
Plot Phase: Godtears for Godfears 1 tourney report, our weirdest game, tournament news round-up, a new champion is spoiled and teh Banner Bearers hit the UK Boardgame Podcast rankings.

Clash Phase: Main topic discussion as we put together a tier list for the different champions in the game (and Ell persuades Ben not to put Jeen into Trash Tier).

End Phase: Ell tells Ben all about GW's Cursed City boardgame.

Links:
Tier Maker template: https://tiermaker.com/create/godtear-warbands-banner-bearers-version-553160
UK Boardgame Rankings: https://blog.feedspot.com/uk_board_games_podcasts/
Music: https://www.purple-planet.com

During this special tournament diary episode of the Banner Bearers podcast, Ben goes to Sheffield for Godtears for Godfears 1 and chats about his games with his opponents and with the tournament organiser, Martin.

Episode Breakdown
In the car
Game 1 vs Brucey Gillott
Game 2 vs Dave Martin
Game 3 vs Neil McWilliam
Interview with tournament organiser Martin Walters
Back in the car

Music: https://www.purple-planet.com

During this episode of the Banner Bearers podcast, Elliot and Ben talk about old players getting back into the game, give their hot takes on Skulbreaker, then get into a solid discussion of the scenarios.

Episode Breakdown
Plot Phase: Games with returning players and Skullbreaker first experience, Skullbreaker reveal discussion, Shrapnel Shot rules discussion

Clash Phase: Main topic discussion  looking at the makeup of and strategies for playing each scenario and which classes and champions favour each mission.

End Phase: Ben and Ell discuss Escape the Dark Castle, a fun little collaborative game with overtones of 80s fantasy gamebooks like Fighting Fantasy.

Music: https://www.purple-planet.com

During this episode of the Banner Bearers podcast, Elliot and Ben are joined by special guest Dave Martin to discuss his experiences at the online Borderless Godtear tournament, more news on the new champion from Steamforged, then get into a solid discussion of the Guardian class.

Episode Breakdown
Plot Phase: Borderless Godtear tournament report, Skullbreaker discussion, tournament news, Triple Bite rules discussion

Clash Phase: Main topic discussion  reviewing the Guardian class, looking at each champion, their  followers and  what Guardians bring to your warband.

End Phase: Ben and Ell let Dave tell them all about League of Legends and they discuss why it might have been sited as an inspiration for Godtear.

Music: https://www.purple-planet.com