The Vanguard Tactics Podcast: A Warhammer Podcast

The London Grand Tournament is finally here. With one of the biggest Warhammer 40,000 events in the world just days away, Jord and Steve enter the final week of preparation as they get their armies, game plans and tournament mindset ready for the weekend.

In Episode 4 of Road to LGT, we split the episode into two sections. First, Jord and Steve sit down for a final podcast-style discussion, looking back at their preparation so far, the lessons they've learned, and the key decisions they've made heading into LGT. With the event now just around the corner, there's no more time for major changes, it's all about making sure they're ready to execute their plans on the biggest stage.

Then, we head to the tabletop as both players deploy their armies and walk through their final tournament preparation. From deployment plans and opening moves to key considerations for their armies, this section focuses on making sure they know exactly how they want to approach their games when the first dice are rolled.

With the practice games done and the tournament almost here, the preparation phase is coming to an end. The armies are chosen, the plans are in place, and now it's time to put everything they've learned to the test.

The road to LGT is almost over… now it's time to play.

The London Grand Tournament is getting closer, and with one of the biggest Warhammer 40,000 events in the world fast approaching, the pressure is starting to build. In Episode 3 of Road to LGT, Jord and Steve look back at a weekend of practice games as they put their current armies through their paces and start to see what is working, and what isn't.

With Jord testing his Space Wolves and Steve exploring Adeptus Mechanicus, the practice games provide an important opportunity to test their lists, game plans and tournament preparation against a variety of opponents. But after putting both armies through their first real tests, the big question is whether they're confident enough to stick with their current choices or whether it's time to go back to the drawing board.

We'll break down the key lessons from the weekend, the successes and mistakes from the games, and the changes that could shape their final LGT preparations. With limited time left before the event, every practice game matters, and the decisions made now could define their tournament weekend.

The road to LGT is well underway... but are Space Wolves and Adeptus Mechanicus here to stay?

The London Grand Tournament is getting closer, and the Road to LGT continues.

In Episode 2, Jord returns from the Epsom Downs GT, where he put the Space Wolves list discussed in the previous episode to the test. We take a look at how the army performed in a competitive environment, what Jord learned from the event, and whether the experience has changed his plans as preparations for LGT continue.

Meanwhile, after the discussions in Episode 1, Steve is beginning to narrow down his own army choice. We find out which faction he is leaning towards and why, as both players start making the important decisions that will shape their journey to one of the biggest Warhammer 40,000 events in the world.

With tournament testing underway and army choices beginning to take shape, the preparation is becoming more serious. Every event, practice game and list adjustment brings Jord and Steve one step closer to London—and the challenge that awaits them at LGT.

The London Grand Tournament is on the horizon, and with one of the largest Warhammer 40,000 events in the world fast approaching, it's time for the preparation to begin. In the first episode of Road to LGT, Jord and Steve sit down to discuss their approach to the event and what it takes to prepare for a tournament of this scale.

We'll look at how they're approaching their army choices, the current competitive landscape, and the key decisions they need to make before heading to London. With thousands of players expected to battle it out, preparation will be crucial, and every decision made in the build-up could have a huge impact on the weekend.

We'll explore how Jord and Steve plan to test their armies, what they're looking for from their practice games, and the challenges that come with preparing for such a major event. From list building and refining their game plans to understanding what they expect to face across the tournament, this is where the journey to LGT begins.

After following the road to previous major events, this is the start of a brand-new journey, with the London Grand Tournament as the ultimate goal.

The Newport GT is finally here, and after weeks of preparation, practice games and putting our armies through their paces, it's time to find out how we actually did.

In the series finale of Road to Newport GT, Jord and Steve look back at the entire weekend, breaking down their results, key games, biggest highlights and toughest moments from the event.

We'll explore how our lists performed when put to the ultimate test, the decisions that paid off, the mistakes we made, and the lessons we learned throughout the tournament. We'll also look at some of the standout moments from the Newport GT and what made the event such a memorable weekend.

After following the journey from list building and preparation all the way through to the tournament itself, this is the final chapter of Road to Newport GT looking back at what worked, what didn't, and what we've taken away from the experience.

Jord and Stephen continue their Warhammer 40,000 tournament preparation for the Newport GT, breaking down a full weekend of practice games and putting their army lists, detachments and game plans through their paces.

With the International Teams Tournament (ITT) also on the horizon, we dive deeper into the unique challenges of Warhammer 40K Teams events. We discuss how to choose the right Primary Disposition for each player, the challenge of building a team where every player needs to cover a different Disposition, and how this affects army list construction, faction choices and pairings.

We break down our practice games, the decisions that worked, the mistakes we made, and what we've learned about preparing for competitive Warhammer 40,000. As the Newport GT gets closer, follow along as we refine our lists, improve our matchups and secondary scoring, and prepare for the demands of both singles and teams tournament play.

Jord and Stephen continue their Warhammer 40,000 tournament preparation for the Newport GT, breaking down a full weekend of practice games and putting their army lists, detachments and game plans through their paces.

With the International Teams Tournament (ITT) also on the horizon, we dive deeper into the unique challenges of Warhammer 40K Teams events. We discuss how to choose the right Primary Disposition for each player, the challenge of building a team where every player needs to cover a different Disposition, and how this affects army list construction, faction choices and pairings.

We break down our practice games, the decisions that worked, the mistakes we made, and what we've learned about preparing for competitive Warhammer 40,000. As the Newport GT gets closer, follow along as we refine our lists, improve our matchups and secondary scoring, and prepare for the demands of both singles and teams tournament play.

Join Jord and Steve as they begin their road to the Newport Open GT, breaking down everything that goes into preparing for a major Warhammer 40,000 tournament. In this episode, they discuss the armies they're considering, the reasoning behind their choices, how they're approaching list construction, and the practice plan they'll follow in the weeks leading up to the event.

Whether you're preparing for your own tournament or simply enjoy competitive 40k, this series offers an insight into the testing, decision-making, and preparation that happens before the first dice are rolled.

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