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Nerve Check, is the best Kings of War podcast listened to by tens of people. Join Ben, Jon, and Ray as they talk Kings of War from the frozen wastes of Ontario, Canada. The meta, tournaments, list... more
FAQs about Nerve Check:How many episodes does Nerve Check have?The podcast currently has 20 episodes available.
May 07, 2025With your shield or on it...Forces of Abyss Return from Vanguard GTBen and Ray discuss the games played at Vanguard GT, recap the lists, and discuss what they say about the meta at the Mid-Atlantic event. Ray also discusses his Forces of the Abyss list, how it performed, going 3-1-1. Ray's round 3 game is on video here - skip the first 30 mins...we were slow starting: https://www.youtube.com/live/yU4yiO1ctoc?si=ENvMizDBAo3LQvpm...more46minPlay
May 06, 202525-014: Ray's Forces of Abyss Invade Vanguard GTBen and Ray discuss Vanguard GT and recap the lists and Meta at the Mid-Atlantic event. Ray also discusses his Forces of the Abyss list, how he plans to use it, and the record he would like to achieve at the best tournament of the year, Vanguard GT. The post-tournament video will be up tomorrow. Editor's note: This is posted after the fact because I was busy that night painting my gargoyles and figuring out how to pack my army for the airplane—things I should have done before the last minute....more29minPlay
April 23, 202525-013: Ogre Army Review - Big and BrutalBen and Jon talk with Eamon about an army that fits on the other side of the spectrum when compared with Halflings, Ogres! They have Mantic Models that may have missed legs day, but don't say that in earshot of them - they are excellent sprinters. They discuss the models, rules, changes, and how to build a helpful list from a competitive play perspective. Editor's Note: My first Kings of War army was ogres, and I didn't do well with them. So they are dead to me. Listen to these gentlemen for actual advice and strategies....more1h 9minPlay
April 11, 202525-012: Mood For Love 3 - Blind Date EditionMood for Love is a 3 was a doubles tournament run in Hamilton, Ontario, on 22 March 2025, where participants arrived with their force and were randomly assigned a partner (hence blind date). Ben is joined by Nathan (tournament organizer) along with Jon and Eamon (first place team), who talk about how this unique tournament style went....more27minPlay
April 07, 202525-011: A Halfling Army Review - Peaceful until they miss second breakfast.Ben and Jon talk with Nathaniel about the other small army in Kings of War... Halflings! They do have new models from Mantic and even a book of fluff. They discuss the models, rules, changes, and how to build a helpful list from a competitive play perspective. Participants range from reasonably informed amateurs to hosts who may have read the rules and are happy to make things up! :-) It is an awesome army with a neat Mantic range and is something I, as an editor, may try in the future....more48minPlay
April 02, 202525-010: Kings of War - Invade, Control, and Hold the LineBen, Ray, and Jon discuss Invade, Control, and Hold the Line scenarios. How we play these scenarios with our respective armies, Trident Realms - Fish give up, Kingdoms of Men Flyer Spam - easy mode, and Ratkin - playing on hard. You can also tell Ben doesn't do these write-ups... Listen to this shorter episode and give your thoughts on the next three scenarios we should discuss. Also, if you want to contribute your thoughts and plans please reach out to us... we really could use the help!...more26minPlay
March 25, 202525-009: Fully Loaded GT 2025 Round 1 Match Up CastRay, Jordan, and Chet will discuss the first-round Matchups at Fully Loaded, which will take place on March 29 and 30 in Wilkes-Barre, PA. We will not be keeping track of the predictions. If a listener would like to send us a spreadsheet, we can discuss who was right most often – but that would take away from the fun of this activity. Please remember this is all for fun, and while I cannot attend this year, I will coordinate better with Chet to ensure I can play in his tournament next year!...more1h 28minPlay
March 16, 202525-008: Looking Back on March of Death 3!Ben, Ray, and Jon discuss March of Death 3 and how the tournament ran, which was pretty smooth. First and foremost, thanks to Adkins for the use of his software—I wouldn't have run a tournament without it. It was awesome! Also, thanks to Rossi for the tips and support during prep. After discussing the tournament's organization and running, we discuss the games, and well, let's just say Ben had a fun ride to being top Canadian, and Jon may well be traumatized by the chant of "Double Ones." Thank you to everyone who attended and made the event a blast!...more45minPlay
March 09, 202525-007: Short, Stalky, and Free - A Dwarf Army ReviewBen talks with Joe and Greg about Ronnie Renton's favourite Kings of War Army - the Dwarfs. The models, rules, changes, and how to actually build a useful list from a competitive play perspective. All participants are reasonably informed amateurs with this army :-) One of them even took dwarfs to Masters in 2024 and won Best Painted! Dwarfs really can do it all! Side note from the editor - Faber Ironheart is overpowered despite anything anyone says....more1h 41minPlay
February 24, 202525-006: Getting Ready For March of Death 3!Please submit your March of Death list to Ray on the 24th if you haven't already done so, so we can have a match-up cast!Ben, Ray, and Jon discuss March of Death 3. We discuss the event, location, plans, and list. This event should be a blast. The list review should be on Wednesday night!...more24minPlay
FAQs about Nerve Check:How many episodes does Nerve Check have?The podcast currently has 20 episodes available.