Summary

In this episode of Life After the Cover Save, the hosts discuss the games they have played recently. They also introduce their Patreon tiers and a special gift they received from a patron. The conversation includes topics like cover saves, bottle checks, and the meaning of 'bottling it'. They also mention a potential new segment and a character study of a person they made purchases from. The hosts share their excitement about the games they played and the tokens they received. Travis and BnB discuss their recent Warhammer games, including the painting and terrain aspects. Travis had a frustrating game with unpainted models and minimal terrain, while BnB emphasized the importance of a fully painted army and proper terrain. Travis reflects on his upbringing in the hobby and the cultural expectations around painting and playing in stores. He decides to take matters into his own hands and bring his own painted terrain to future games. BnB commits to painting his marauders, while Travis successfully completes his hobby commitment of finishing his immortal squad. ED doubles down on his commitment to paint six trolls for Age of Sigmar and successfully completes it. In this part of the conversation, the hosts discuss their recent painting projects and upcoming hobby plans. They also talk about a deal that Ed brokered for Travis to acquire some old world vampire count models. The conversation ends with a discussion about meeting up to make the trade. In this final part of the conversation, the hosts discuss their experiences with different Warhammer models and armies. They talk about the sentimental value of certain models and the joy of creating themed armies. They also touch on the challenges of painting and the importance of community in the hobby. The hosts share their takeaways, including the need to start a community to be part of one and the value of perseverance in painting and playing the game.

In this episode, the boys banter and joke around before discussing their recent trip to the Bay Area for a game day. They talk about the games they played, including an Eldar vs. Chaos match, and the unique mission type they used. They also discuss their hobby goals and the units they used in their games. The conversation revolves around the game Adeptus Titanicus and the choices made by Games Workshop (GW) in relation to the game. The hosts discuss the scale of the game and how it relates to other GW games like Aeronautica Imperialis and Legion Imperialis.

In this conversation, the hosts discuss their recent hobby progress and predictions. They talk about finishing painting models, purchasing new ones, and their experiences with different game systems. They also mention a game store they visited and share some funny anecdotes. Overall, they express their excitement for their hobby projects and the enjoyment they get from painting and playing games. In this part of the conversation, the hosts discuss the Necromunda core book and the complexity of the game. They also talk about the pricing of Warhammer models and the value of purchasing second-hand models. The hosts then read and discuss some listener reviews of their podcast. Finally, they introduce the Bargain or Bust segment, where they analyze the cost and value of a purchase made by one of the hosts.

In this episode, the hosts discuss various topics including laptops, Travis's origin story, fighting with their dads, and their hobby commitments. They also introduce their new Patreon tiers and thank their new patrons. Travis and Blake talk about their progress on their hobby commitments, while Ed shares his technique for creating wavy sand bases. Travis's hobby origin story begins with playing HeroQuest and being introduced to Warhammer 40K through the second edition box set. He played 40K and Warhammer Fantasy at friends' houses and on dining room tables. Travis also dabbled in role-playing games like D&D, but his main focus was always on miniatures and board games. He regrets selling his Wood Elves army to fund a Vampire Counts army. Travis played most of his games in people's houses and at GW stores in malls. He stopped playing during the 7th or 8th edition of 40K. The conversation covers various topics, including the history of Warhammer 40K, favorite video games, and the challenges of creating good video games based on the Warhammer IP.

The boys break down another major purchase Ed made. Was it a bargain or bust?

The boys introduce a new segment Battlefield Bargain or Bust. Did Ed get a good deal? you decide.

The boys really dig into the hobby they have done recently and go over a 40k game that two of the hosts played. Can you guess who didnt play 40? Download to see if your right...

The boys talk about Mork Borg RPG among other things. Apologies for Blakes microphone, he just ordered a new one.

Blake has some very wild theories about The Old World.

The boys talk about games played.