With the recent release of Armies of Middle-earth and the Legacy profiles, we break down and rank all the Good armies in the game!

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Time Stamps:

00:00 Introduction

01:13 The Fellowship

03:05 Road to Rivendell

04:19 The Shire

07:23 Breaking of the Fellowship

09:44 Kingdom of Rohan

12:15 Road to Helm's Deep

14:50 Defenders of Helm's Deep

17:00 Ride Out

20:20 Riders of Eomer

22:00 Riders of Theoden

24:53 Army of Edoras

29:03 Defenders of the Hornburg

30:27 Minas Tirith

33:02 Garrison of Ithilien

34:55 Reclaimation of Osgiliath

36:16 Atop the Walls

38:44 Return of the King

41:26 Defenders of the Pelennor

42:39 Men of the West

44:41 Lindon

47:24 Numenor

52:00 Rivendell

54:22 The Last Alliance

57:47 Lothlorien

58:53 Fangorn

01:02:15 The Eagles

01:05:12 Realms of Men

01:07:03 Thorin’s Company

01:08:04 Army of Thror

01:11:33 The Iron Hills

01:14:33 Erebor Reclaimed

01:16:49 Army of Lake-town

01:18:33 Survivors of Lake-town

01:22:26 Garrison of Dale

01:24:29 Erebor & Dale

01:26:20 Halls of Thranduil

01:27:57 Rangers of Mirkwood

01:30:50 Battle of the Five Armies

01:32:16 Assault on Ravenhill

01:33:55 Radagast’s Alliance

01:35:15 The White Council

01:37:22 Battle of Bywater

01:40:38 Arathorn’s Stand

01:44:10 The Grey Company

01:45:49 The Beornings

01:46:58 Fords of Isen

01:49:25 Paths of the Druadan

01:53:39 The Fiefdoms

01:55:46 The Grief of Eomer

01:58:36 Army of Dale

02:00:03 Arnor

02:01:21 Battle of Fornost

02:03:00 Kingdom of Khazad-Dum

02:04:38 Army of Erebor

02:08:41 Defenders of Erebor

02:11:14 Battle of Greenfields

02:13:30 Fields of Celebrant

02:18:23 Reclamation of Moria

02:20:25 Expedition to the East

02:23:14 Final Thoughts & Adjustments

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We discuss how the Legacy documents released by GW will fit into the MESBG scene and also do a full review of all the profiles and armies!

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Time Stamps:

00:00 Introduction

00:38 Discussion on Legacies

07:01 Forces of Good Profiles

27:19 Forces of Good Armies

34:48 Forces of Evil Profiles

1:14:38 Forces of Evil Armies

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With the release of all the new profiles and armies in Armies of Middle-earth, we look to see which armies are currently the most powerful!

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Time Stamps:

00:00 Introduction

02:23 Current Armies Runners Up

05:12 Current Armies 4th Pick

06:28 Current Armies 3rd Pick

07:56 Current Armies 2nd Pick

10:49 Current Armies 1st Pick

12:34 New Armies Runners Up

17:16 New Armies 3rd Pick

19:54 New Armies 2nd Pick

23:31 New Armies 1st Pick

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It's finally here! With the announcement of Armies of Middle-earth and the Matched Play Guide on the horizon, we break down the preview articles released this week.

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Time Stamps:

00:00 Introduction

01:41 Armies of Middle-earth & Matched Play Guide

04:20 Prince Imrahil

07:35 Khazad Guard

11:23 Tom Bombadil & Goldberry

13:24 Dragon

19:03 Black Dragon Warrior

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We invite Jake onto the show to talk about his recent travels in Europe, and his experience and success in the MESBG tournaments abroad.

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Time Stamps:

00:00 Intro

00:59 NA vs Europe

12:12 City of Kings: Terrain

20:19 City of Kings: Custom Scenarios

21:49 Level of Play

33:30 Final Thoughts

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Joined by Mitchell of The Durin Show podcast, we dive into the top armies of AdeptiCon this year.

Time Stamps:

00:00 Introduction

04:27 10th Place

09:58 9th Place

13:49 8th Place

16:42 7th Place

20:26 6th Place

23:20 5th Place

26:51 4th Place

30:35 3rd Place

35:35 2nd Place

40:59 1st Place

45:48 Final Thoughts

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Richard and Ian go to Adepticon 2025 to play in one of the largest Middle-Earth tournaments in North America. This video breaks down all 12 of our GT games and 3 doubles games, as well as showing a vlog of our weekend outside of gaming!

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00:00 Intro

00:59 The Armies

03:01 The Journey

04:57 Doubles

06:58 The GT

07:05 Ian's G1

08:43 Richard's G1

09:36 Ian's G2

12:26 Richard's G2

14:27 Ian's G3

16:19 Richard's G3

17:46 Ian's G4

20:18 Richard's G4

22:06 Ian's G5

24:52 Richard's G5

26:19 Ian's G6

28:54 Richard's G6

31:10 Final Results and Thoughts

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Trying to decide which army to build? Join us as we break down the easiest armies to collect in MESBG!

Time Stamps:

00:00 Introduction

01:03 All-Hero Armies

03:51 Monster Mash Armies

06:16 Runner-ups

13:06 5th Pick

15:33 4th Pick

17:07 3rd Pick

19:34 Honourable Mentions

22:13 2nd Pick

24:53 1st Pick

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This is a tutorial for MESBG on Tabletop Simulator (TTS), which is the best way to play online!

This video will show you how to get started and learn all the basics to start playing.

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Time Stamps:

00:00 Introduction

00:52 Setting Up

02:19 Creating an Army

03:48 Joining & Creating a Game

05:08 Gameplay

09:52 Looking For a Game

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We are joined by Stephen Dronfield (aka the.dragon.hoard) to break down and rank all the magical powers in MESBG!

Time Stamps:

00:00 Introduction

02:48 Aura of Command

04:31 Aura of Dismay

06:28 Banishment

08:04 Black Dart

10:27 Bladewrath

12:24 Call Winds

15:20 Blinding Light

17:47 Blessing of the Valar

18:48 Chill Soul

20:20 Curse

23:13 Compel

26:10 Collapse Rocks

30:38 Flameburst

32:12 Fury

33:16 Drain Courage

37:08 Enchanted Blades

39:21 Enrage Beast

43:13 Fog of Disarray

47:57 Foil Magic

50:22 Fortify Spirit

52:26 Instill Fear

55:58 Nature's Wrath/Wrath of Bruinen

01:01:05 Paralyze

01:04:45 Panic Steed

01:06:15 Protection of the Valar

01:09:50 Renew

01:12:00 Sorcerous Blast

01:15:36 Strengthen Will

01:18:34 Terrifying Aura

01:19:10 Transfix

01:21:20 Tremor

01:25:39 Wither

01:29:26 Writhing Vines

01:32:54 Your Staff is Broken

01:34:52 Conclusion

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