Into the West

It's FAQ season in MESBG, and as usual we are here to break down all of the rules clarifications and errata this time round. Our Links: Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/IntotheWest Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ITWpod Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/intothewestpodcast/ More Open Topic Episodes: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL4AjD8eksrQEbY6i8_wCaxxMH9ULExZ6_ Time Stamps: 00:00 In...

Following our Good tier list, we now break down all the armies of Evil! Join us as we rank all 47 armies. More Ranking Videos: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL4AjD8eksrQH5qcVcOHkfDoCWI5d_oxST Time Stamps: 00:00 Introduction 01:01 Barad-dur 03:10 The Black Riders 09:35 Wraiths on Wings 15:27 Army of Gothmog 18:33 Legions of Mordor 22:01 Minas Morgul 25:07 Cirith Ungol 27:31 The Black Gate 3...

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! More Ranking Videos: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL4AjD8eksrQH5qcVcOHkfDoCWI5d_oxST 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...

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! Our Links: Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/IntotheWest Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ITWpod Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/intothewestpodcast/ More Open Topic Episodes: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL4AjD8eksrQEbY6i8_wCaxxMH9ULExZ6_ Time St...

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! More Ranking Videos: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL4AjD8eksrQH5qcVcOHkfDoCWI5d_oxST 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 Curren...

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. Our Links: Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/IntotheWest Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ITWpod Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/intothewestpodcast/ More Open Topic Episodes: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL4AjD8eksrQEbY6...

We invite Jake onto the show to talk about his recent travels in Europe, and his experience and success in the MESBG tournaments abroad. Our Links: Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/IntotheWest Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ITWpod Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/intothewestpodcast/ More Open Topic Episodes: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL4AjD8eksrQEbY6i8_wCaxxMH9ULExZ6_ Time Stam...

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 Patreon Promotion: We have a new Patreon promotion to announce! After a month of joining...

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! Our Links: Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/IntotheWest Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ITWpod Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/intothewestpodcast/ More Bat...

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 Patreon Promotion: We have a new Patreon promotion to announce! After a month of joining, all patro...

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. We have a Patreon promotion ongoing! After a month of joining, during the second month we will ship a set of our custom Baron Into the West dice to all patrons (while supplies last)! Links: Patreon: https://www.patreo...

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:...

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? Patreon Promotion: We have a new Patreon promotion to announce! After a month of joining, all patrons wi...

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...

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 Patreon Promotion:...

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 Arm...

We take a look at all the new profiles fresh off the press to pick out the ones that are the most improved from the previous edition. Join us as we discuss the heroes and warriors that received the biggest upgrades! Time Stamps: 00:00 Introduction 01:56 Armies of LotR Runner-ups 03:36 Armies of LotR 5th 05:20 Armies of LotR 4th 06:07 Armies of LotR 3rd 07:39 Armies of LotR 2nd 10:44 Armies of LotR...

We kick off the new edition with a look at all the major changes to the core rules! The cast is joined by MESBG rules guru, Scott. Tune in to our discussion and comparison to the previous edition and let us know what you think of the changes! Check out the Patreon version for a tier list of what we think are the best and worst changes! Time Stamps: 00:00 Introduction 04:56 Rules Introduction 08:56...

Going out with a bang with this edition we have Alex from Texas join us to recap the 2024 Masters tournament for the Northwest Hobbit League (one of the largest MESBG leagues in North America)!We go over all 12 masters lists and talk about how we all did! 00:00 Introduction 03:41 Denny's Preview 09:06 1st Seed List 13:47 2nd Seed List 17:09 3rd Seed List 22:01 4th Seed List 25:28 5th Seed List 28:...

Canada's largest tournament, Clash on the Coast, ended a few weeks ago and we are here to review the event and the top 5 lists! Max, the organizer of Clash on the Coast, joins in on the fun and also gives some of his thoughts on the lists as well as the event as a whole. 00:00 Introduction 04:33 Armies Breakdown 10:01 5th Place 13:48 4th Place 17:41 3rd Place 21:54 2nd Place 27:54 1st Place 31:33...

Following the announcement of the profiles that will be moved to Legacy in the new edition, the cast review and discuss what this could mean for the game. Join by special guest, Alex, we give our thoughts on all the upcoming announced changes. 00:00 Introduction 03:16 Profiles Moving to Legacy 18:02 Better for New Players? 22:24 Better for the Range? 24:37 Discussion on Affected Profiles 29:00 All...

We are back with another Tier List on the new Legendary Legions from the Rise of Angmar Supplement! With Legions being ranked in the Legend tier and also in the Independant tier, there's an army for all competitive levels! 
 Patreon Promotion: We have a new Patreon promotion to announce! After a month of joining, all patrons will receive a set of our new custom Baron Into the West dice (while supp...

Into the West dives into the new and final supplement of the current edition, Rise of Angmar! We break down every new hero and warrior profile and give our thoughts. Patreon Promotion: We have a new Patreon promotion to announce! After a month of joining, all patrons will receive a set of our new custom Baron Into the West dice (while supplies last)! More Ranking Videos: https://www.youtube.com/pl...

As this edition wraps up and a good chance the matched play scenarios change, we take an in-depth look at the 18 scenarios, talk likes and dislikes, and give our rankings! Patreon Promotion: We have a new Patreon promotion to announce! After a month of joining, all patrons will receive a set of our new custom Baron Into the West dice (while supplies last)! More Ranking Videos: https://www.youtube....

We break down the top 5 lists from this year's epic NOVA Open 1,000 point Grand Tournament. Joining us with his thoughts on the lists is Alisher, this year's winner! 00:00 Introduction 04:30 5th Place 10:25 4th Place 17:05 3rd Place 22:18 2nd Place 30:34 1st Place 40:41 1,000 Point Meta & Final Thoughts Patreon Promotion: We have a new Patreon promotion to announce! After a month of joining, all p...