Episode 145 of The Independent Characters takes a close look at conflicts within gaming groups. This isn't a show about how to deal with 'that guy' at a tournament, but an episode we hope helps address problems in groups that have long standing relationships.

We have all witnessed poor behavior while gaming. However, when it is friends or communities impacted by this type of behavior when do you say something? And more importantly what do you say? Hopefully this episode shines some light on a complex and difficult topic.

We are lucky enough to get Jason Mullins from the Sons of Heresy Podcast onboard to talk with us about the main topic of the show as well! Make sure you check out his new show.

We also have two quick interviews. The first with Caleb and Kat of CK Studios. We talk about the upcoming airbrushing class they are doing in the Bay Area and all about their studio and outlook on painting and the hobby. This is followed up by an interview with Adam 'Loopy' Fasoldt from the Masters of The Forge Podcast. We go into the results of The Independent Characters 2016 Hobby Progress Challenge, which he has been kind enough to spearhead for us over the last two years.

There is a slight sound issue towards the end of the Hobby Progress segment. We think we might have an issue with our soundboard and are going to replace it. Fortunately it doesn't impact the rest of the show and isn't too terrible. Please bear with us. We hope you enjoy the show!

Time Stamps:

• 0:00:00 - Show Intro and Host Introduction
• 0:08:50 - Workbench and Hobby Progress
• 0:58:00 - Conflict in Gaming Groups (Part 1)
• 1:28:10 - Conflict in Gaming Groups (Part 2)
• 2:09:10 - Interview with CK Studios
• 2:29:20 - Interview with Loopy
• 2:46:10 - Final Notes and Show Closing

Relevant Links:

• KR Multicase - SPONSOR
• Tablewar - SPONSOR
• Wargamma - SPONSOR
• Spruehammer - SPONSOR
• Forge World
• Games Workshop
• The Black Library
• Geek Nation Tours UK Miniatures Trip
• Masters of The Forge 40k Podcast
• Sons of Heresy 30k Podcast
• CK Studios Airbrush Class - Bay Area Sign Up