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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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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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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