Forge The Narrative - Warhammer 40k Podcast

Kicking off 2020 with Ricky breaking his silence and Val from 40k Stats Centre.  We ramble on a bit and then give our predictions on what will win the LVO.  Spoiler Alert: it’s probably going to be Marines.  Are we wrong?  Are Eldar and Tau real contenders?

Hi all,

Our buddy Val Heffelfinger joins us this week and serves Paul an indecent proposal – one that he can’t refuse…  We start our Road to the LVO coverage with a few predictions both safe and speculative.

Last week it was fun to think about models from the last decade but now we turn our attention to the future and speculate about what we’ll see from GW over the next few weeks.

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We have high hopes for the remaining Psychic Awakening books.  Why shouldn’t we?  The one’s we’ve seen so far have been real winners.    It will be fun to see what happens with the Grey Knights and Thousand Sons particularly.  The Dark Angels have always been sort of on the fringe.  Ricky is cautiously hopeful about what a book may hold for them but pines away for the Death Wing and the ever shrinking presence of the Terminator.

We think Marines will dominate the top 8 of the largest tournament in the world.  What do you think?

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The Finishing Moves segment will be back next week with fresh hobby tutorials for 2020.  Don’t miss it!

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Forge the Narrative is mostly a Warhammer 40k Podcast. Each episode is about an hour long. This ideally gives you something neat to listen to on your way to work, or on the way back home. Maybe you can even listen while you are painting or modeling!

Panelist:

Christopher Morgan – captain morgan

Josh Ginn



Last show of the year.. Last show of the decade!  We spend the first half of the show talking about the amazing models we’ve seen over the last few years.  Part two has us discussing mission design and building the community in your area.

Hi guys,

What are the best models you’ve seen over the years? We tried to list the top ten from the last 10 years and came up with with nice ones.

In no particular order:

Mandrakes

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What are your picks?

The second part of the show we talk a bit about list design and then mission design.  The mission design section is rooted in ‘how to build up the scene in your area.’

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This is an extra long show and we didn’t have time for a hobby segment. It will be back next week!

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Forge the Narrative is mostly a Warhammer 40k Podcast. Each episode is about an hour long. This ideally gives you something neat to listen to on your way to work, or on the way back home. Maybe you can even listen while you are painting or modeling!

Panelist:

Christopher Morgan – captain morgan

Josh Ginn



Adam and Paul put in a two hander here.  The first part of the show is basically a big arms hug to the great state of the current Warhammer 40k Community and those people that are promoting the positive culture.  After the break we talk about Harlequins.

Hi all,

It’s a good time to be in the hobby and has been for a long time.  It is a brave new world.  In the first segment we talk a little about our history in the hobby and ask ourselves about models we wished we’d have gotten over the years.

Towards the end of the first segment the conversation shifts to a bit of a love fest about the tournament scene, the people in 40k and just a general appreciation for the hobby.

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After the break we talk about Harlequins.  These guys may actually dance into the tournament conversation again.  Point reductions make it possible to make an army with an actual usable amount of Command Points.  There is a wealth of Stratagems in the dex that NEVER got used because of the severe budget you had to be on with your CPs.  I’m anxious to see if that actually changes after the point drops.

The good stuff in the Harlequin Codex got better with point drops and CP availability.  If you were a fan of this faction before you’re really in luck.

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This is an extra long show and we didn’t have time for a hobby segment. It will be back next week!

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Thank you and Enjoy!

Forge the Narrative is mostly a Warhammer 40k Podcast. Each episode is about an hour long. This ideally gives you something neat to listen to on your way to work, or on the way back home. Maybe you can even listen while you are painting or modeling!

Panelist:

Christopher Morgan – captain morgan

Josh Ginn



Chapter Approved 2019 has given us a lot to think about.  In this show we tackle two more super factions – the Tyranids and the Aeldari. Between Blood of Baal and Chapter Approved there are a ton more options to put on the table.

Hi guys,

We talk a lot about Exocrines in this episode.  To us these will be the break out unit for the Tyranids again.  These things saw some play early in 8th but there is a new 1 CP strat that allows them to fire as as if they were stationary even if they moved.  This is HUGE – almost as big as the Exocrine itself.

We weave in a little insidious talk about the Genestealer Cults as well.  This faction seems largely unaffected by the changes in Chapter Approved.  The Aberrants got a little bit of a point increase but it seems like the rest of the faction is rocking and rolling as normal.  The GSC is not an easy list to play and required a TON of models so its nice to see that the people who committed to that get to continue to enjoy the fruits of their labor.

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We give a high level pass to the Aeldari super faction too.  There are some neat tricks you can pull off with the Warlock Conclaves that become a little more attractive with point decreases and a few tricks possibly slipping in from the first Psychic Awakening.

Is this enough to get the Warlock or Seer Councils back on the table?  I’m not sure – some changes to the Legends Banshee Mask for Autarchs may put a damper on Jet Bike army strategies but time will tell.  I know I’ll be building some lists soon.

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This is an extra long show and we didn’t have time for a hobby segment. It will be back next week!

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Thank you and Enjoy!

Forge the Narrative is mostly a Warhammer 40k Podcast. Each episode is about an hour long. This ideally gives you something neat to listen to on your way to work, or on the way back home. Maybe you can even listen while you are painting or modeling!

Panelist:

Christopher Morgan – captain morgan

Josh Ginn



Adam and Paul hit a few highlights from Chapter Approved.  There are SWEEPING point changes and we aren’t able to get to them all but we do focus on a few of the more dramatic changes for under performing factions – like Grey Knights.

Hi all,

Its hard not to talk about Blood Angels the whole time but I promise this episode is about something else!   The point changes in Chapter Approved 2019 materially change the game for the better.  There are changes to almost every under performing faction.  If you liked what you were able to take before you’ll get to take more of it.  If your favorite unit was a little too unwieldy to get on the table – you’ll probably get to use it now.

We talk about Grey Knights.  They get some pretty interesting point changes that should set them up quite nicely for the next Psychic Awakening book.  It will be neat to see how this faction evolves as it got left behind in 8th edition so far.

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Chaos Daemons will see a change to the archetype list people have been fielding. I’m curious how this will play out because this is a little bit of a nerf to how people have been playing the faction.  It’s possible this will help another power build emerge from the Codex.  It’s clear these changes have an eye on balance and game-play.

Next week we should have an update on the winners of the Armageddon Series. Thanks a lot for following along.

We’re delighted to continue to represent Discount Games Inc as sponsor of our show. They are helping bring FTN to you. Please check them out and support the organizations that support us. Discount Games Inc. offers Games Workshop products at 15% off the suggested retail at their website here. You can send an email to the owner Jay. These guys run a podcast too! Check them out.

This is an extra long show and we didn’t have time for a hobby segment. It will be back next week!

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Thank you and Enjoy!

Forge the Narrative is mostly a Warhammer 40k Podcast. Each episode is about an hour long. This ideally gives you something neat to listen to on your way to work, or on the way back home. Maybe you can even listen while you are painting or modeling!

Panelist:

Christopher Morgan – captain morgan

Josh Ginn



What a joyous day!  We dive right in to the Blood Angel updates from the Blood of Baal book up for pre-order right now.  TONS of improvements for our favorite faction.  The Blood Angels will be raining back on the tables and we couldn’t be happier.

Hi guys,

Some of the biggest improvements come in the form of Space Marine stratagems but there are plenty of unique Blood Angel stratagems for the Chapter too.  A lot of them focus on ways to beef up Sanguinary Guard.

These guys got an impressive drop in points to make them an actual reasonable choice to think about putting in your army.  The 2+ save and multi damage weapon will really shine with all these Chapter upgrades.

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The Death Company see a drop in cost per model.  These guys saw fringe play before and surely will now.  You can use their pre game movement and a few ‘gotcha’ Stratagems from this book to really box people in.  Opponents will not be able to get away from these killers.

Next week we should have an update on the winners of the Armageddon Series. Thanks a lot for following along.

We’re delighted to continue to represent Discount Games Inc as sponsor of our show. They are helping bring FTN to you. Please check them out and support the organizations that support us. Discount Games Inc. offers Games Workshop products at 15% off the suggested retail at their website here. You can send an email to the owner Jay. These guys run a podcast too! Check them out.

This is an extra long show and we didn’t have time for a hobby segment. It will be back next week!

Don’t have iTunes? Use the player below to access the podcast directly, or add our feed to your favorite player. The player link is below. Please subscribe if you like what you hear.

Thank you and Enjoy!

Forge the Narrative is mostly a Warhammer 40k Podcast. Each episode is about an hour long. This ideally gives you something neat to listen to on your way to work, or on the way back home. Maybe you can even listen while you are painting or modeling!

Panelist:

Christopher Morgan – captain morgan

Josh Ginn



I know this is coming a little late but here is our Faith and Fury review.  This book is jam packed with Loyalist and Heretical upgrades.   One of the stand outs is the Master of Sanctity.  Chaplains were right on the cusp of being auto includes but this may have pushed them over the edge.  Don’t worry Chaos fans.. you get plenty in this book too!

Hi all,

It is Chris, Adam, and Paul this week.  In this episode we chat about Faith and Fury.  I totally skip the World Eaters so advanced apologies for that.. Next time!     This book is chock full of upgrades for Loyalist in the form of chapter leader upgrades.  Like I mentioned up top the Chaplain can become a Master of Sanctity and pop off two powers a turn.  In a Centurion driven world that’s going to be a powerhouse.

The Alpha Legion is back in a big way.   The deployment shenanigans are real but now they can also force Vehicles to explode (pretty much).  It may not sound like much but making your opponent dish out a few Mortal Wounds in their own lines could be enough to tip a lot of games in your favor.

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Black Templars get a bit buff in the book too.  This Chapter is a big favorite so expect these guys to get some play for sure.  They get a few of their own Chaplain powers and their name Characters are beefcake.

The Armageddon series was last weekend and we give our impressions this week.  Check out the link here: Armageddon Series: Coastal Assault. I chat with John Moore from the Fog of War Podcast and we both recount some of our experiences.

We’re delighted to continue to represent Discount Games Inc as sponsor of our show. They are helping bring FTN to you. Please check them out and support the organizations that support us. Discount Games Inc. offers Games Workshop products at 15% off the suggested retail at their website here. You can send an email to the owner Jay. These guys run a podcast too! Check them out.

This is an extra long show and we didn’t have time for a hobby segment.  It will be back next week!

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Thank you and Enjoy!

Forge the Narrative is mostly a Warhammer 40k Podcast. Each episode is about an hour long. This ideally gives you something neat to listen to on your way to work, or on the way back home. Maybe you can even listen while you are painting or modeling!

Panelist:

Christopher Morgan – captain morgan

Josh Ginn



We did it!  Through some help of friends and some hard work I got the army list ready to take to some upcoming tournaments.  We discuss a test game, the virtues of controlling your own fate and then we ooh and ahh over the new Sisters models.

Hi guys,

Sorry for the late post but having to travel to the tournament over the weekend kept me from getting the show out on time.

The list is fully painted, fits in a travel bag and is ready to go!  We got there.  It was stressful but fun.  Now I can take my time with the details over the next few weeks but the hard part is done.  It’s been a fun adventure over the last few weeks.

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The show notes have suffered the last few episodes but I promise to change that next week as life returns to somewhat normal.

The Wrong Way Kids will be putting on their first official public event later this year the Armageddon Series: Coastal Assault. Tickets are up for sale right now. Please join us. You will have a good time. It will be a full ITC format event and an excellent opportunity to get ITC overall and faction points.

We’re delighted to continue to represent Discount Games Inc as sponsor of our show. They are helping bring FTN to you. Please check them out and support the organizations that support us. Discount Games Inc. offers Games Workshop products at 15% off the suggested retail at their website here. You can send an email to the owner Jay. These guys run a podcast too! Check them out.

I break out the micron .005 pen this week. It’s time to do panel lines! Seriously, you just draw them in.

Don’t have iTunes? Use the player below to access the podcast directly, or add our feed to your favorite player. The player link is below. Please subscribe if you like what you hear.

Thank you and Enjoy!

Forge the Narrative is mostly a Warhammer 40k Podcast. Each episode is about an hour long. This ideally gives you something neat to listen to on your way to work, or on the way back home. Maybe you can even listen while you are painting or modeling!

Panelist:

Christopher Morgan – captain morgan

Josh Ginn



If we are correct in predicting that the Salamanders will be the army list to beat soon is it better to get on board the Salamander train or build lists that beat them?  With all the Marine goodness coming out what are the Xenos players taking?  Are Tau the ultimate list?

Hi everyone,

We jump right in taking some major assumptions that Salamanders are going to be strong.  They will be so strong they will attract a lot of fringe Marine players.  Do you beat them or join them?

Tau have a ton of really good options, especially against opponents with limited long range effectiveness.   Armies with gun platform transports are also at a huge advantage.  Right now any unit with 2-3 guns with over 10 wounds is on my watch list for units to take.

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Almost every hobby moment I’ve got is devoted to getting ready for a couple of tournaments coming up. That includes the brevity of these show notes! Many apologies – better show notes coming soon..

The Wrong Way Kids will be putting on their first official public event later this year the Armageddon Series: Coastal Assault. Tickets are up for sale right now. Please join us. You will have a good time. It will be a full ITC format event and an excellent opportunity to get ITC overall and faction points.

We’re delighted to continue to represent Discount Games Inc as sponsor of our show. They are helping bring FTN to you. Please check them out and support the organizations that support us. Discount Games Inc. offers Games Workshop products at 15% off the suggested retail at their website here. You can send an email to the owner Jay. These guys run a podcast too! Check them out.

I break out the micron .005 pen this week. It’s time to do panel lines! Seriously, you just draw them in.

Don’t have iTunes? Use the player below to access the podcast directly, or add our feed to your favorite player. The player link is below. Please subscribe if you like what you hear.

Thank you and Enjoy!

Forge the Narrative is mostly a Warhammer 40k Podcast. Each episode is about an hour long. This ideally gives you something neat to listen to on your way to work, or on the way back home. Maybe you can even listen while you are painting or modeling!

Panelist:

Christopher Morgan – captain morgan

Josh Ginn



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Adam from the Down Under Network joins us this week and brings some super hot tech on how to defeat the Tau Menace using Deathwatch.  We talk about Raven Guard and discuss the virtues of the Stalker Bolt Rifle.

Hi all,

Adam is such a fun guy to have on and we’re grateful he could take time out of his day to join us.  We discuss his success with with Deathwatch and we discuss some dirty dirty things to do with Raven Guard.

We talk about the Raven Guard tactics in context to Aggressors but I think right now Centurions are the way to go.  Over the long run Aggressors are likely the safer bet long term if you are wanting to be careful with your hobby time/dollars.

Please please please check out the new Forge The Narrative objective markers. These things look awesome. Ordering a set is a good way to support one of our sponsors AND the show. Find them here.

Almost every hobby moment I’ve got is devoted to getting ready for a couple of tournaments coming up.  That includes the brevity of these show notes!  Many apologies – better show notes coming soon..

The Wrong Way Kids will be putting on their first official public event later this year the Armageddon Series: Coastal Assault. Tickets are up for sale right now. Please join us. You will have a good time. It will be a full ITC format event and an excellent opportunity to get ITC overall and faction points.

We’re delighted to continue to represent Discount Games Inc as sponsor of our show. They are helping bring FTN to you. Please check them out and support the organizations that support us. Discount Games Inc. offers Games Workshop products at 15% off the suggested retail at their website here. You can send an email to the owner Jay. These guys run a podcast too! Check them out.

I break out the micron .005 pen this week.  It’s time to do panel lines!  Seriously, you just draw them in.

Don’t have iTunes? Use the player below to access the podcast directly, or add our feed to your favorite player. The player link is below. Please subscribe if you like what you hear.

Thank you and Enjoy!

Forge the Narrative is mostly a Warhammer 40k Podcast. Each episode is about an hour long. This ideally gives you something neat to listen to on your way to work, or on the way back home. Maybe you can even listen while you are painting or modeling!

Panelist:

Christopher Morgan – captain morgan

Josh Ginn