Into the West

Something festers in the heart of Mirkwood... we are joined by Yong-Duke Kim for a discussion on the dark terror of the forest, the Spider Queen! After reviewing the profile and comparing some lists, we discuss how terrain can be used to give your army an edge in games.  Time Stamps:  Yong-Duke's Introduction - 00:52  The Spider Queen - 04:36  Army Lists - 13:49  Terrain T...

We are back with another matched play scenario episode, and this time the focus is on Storm the Camp! After the cast each take turns breaking down our lists, we gather around the bonfire to reminisce about past editions of the game, and how it’s evolved into the system we all know today.    Time Stamps:    Storm the Camp - 00:51   Army Lists -  12:02&nb...

Strangers from distant lands, friends of old, have been summoned to discuss the Elrond profile. After going over some lists containing the master of Rivendell, we bring forth some insight to those wanting to start competitive play. You have only one choice - tune into the episode!   Time Stamps:   Elrond, Master of Rivendell - 00:34   Army Lists - 14:18   Ho...

We are joined by NOVA Open champion Matt Iverson of An Unexpected Podcast to talk about the fell kingdom of Angmar, and the dark terror that roams its wastelands, Gûlavhar. After reviewing this demon of the ancient world, we examine other beasts of destruction as the cast discuss how to get the most out of monsters in the game.   Time Stamps:   Matt's Introduction - 00:40 ...

On this episode, the podcast crew take a shot in the dark at reviewing A Clash by Moonlight. After comparing some lists, we go on a nostalgic trip checking out some profiles from editions past.  Time Stamps:  A Clash by Moonlight - 00:38  Army Lists - 10:33  Rules of Ages Past - 55:49  Credits:  Music: Tavern Loop One by Alexander Nakarada (www.serpentsoundstudios.com...

The next scenario spotlight at Into the West podcast is Command the Battlefield. After running through our strategies on how to tackle this mission and breaking down four different lists, we share our favourite cavalry profiles of the game. Saddle up and join the discussion!   Time Stamps:   Command the Battlefield - 00:45   Army Lists - 11:02  Favourite Cavalry...

The cast journeys to the lost kingdom of Khazad-Dûm to review the legendary king of the dwarves, Durin VI. We are joined by none more fitting than Markus Hammond of The Durin Show podcast! In our open topic, we compare the strengths and weaknesses between building well-rounded lists and skewed lists in competitive play.   Time Stamps:   Markus’ Introduction - 00:36  ...

We’re back with another scenario spotlight, this time it’s off to the races with a discussion on Reconnoitre! After running through a few lists, we finish the episode going over what makes an army strong in higher points games.   Time Stamps:   Reconnoitre - 00:39   Army Lists - 12:42   Favourite Armies Over 700 Points - 45:23   Credits: &nbsp...

Into the West podcast delves into the heart of Moria this week to review some of its monster profiles. Following our breakdowns of older and fouler things than orcs, we discuss what makes an army powerful at low points levels games.   Time Stamps:   The Balrog - 01:28   Dragon - 19:54   Dweller in the Dark - 50:52   Favourite Armies Under 500 Points - 1:06:17   Credits:   Music: Tavern Loop One by...

Hailing from Chicago USA, special guest Matt Cwick returns to the podcast, this time to discuss Fog of War. We follow the scenario breakdown with a debate on the named Ringwraith profiles and compare our personal rankings of the Nine, from best to worst.  Time Stamps:  Fog of War - 01:53  Army Lists - 23:30  Ranking Named Ringwraiths - 1:15:36  Credits:  Music: Tavern...

This week we are accompanied by a member of There and Back Again, A Hobbyist’s Tale podcast! Andrew joins the show in a rapid fire review of Bard the Bowman and his role in both army lists he is in. After breaking down the saviour of Lake-town, we fish through the alliance matrix for our favourite historical alliances of the game.  Time Stamps:  Andrew's Introduction - 00:37  Bard t...

So you have chosen… episode two. In this double episode, the cast reviews and compares both Saruman profiles, including a discussion on his role in his new Legendary Legion. Then, we abandon reason for madness as we break down some controversial wargear of the game, and debate whether they can be considered as viable options. Listen to the episode, alive and unspoiled!  Time Stamps:  Sar...

Into the West podcast is back with season two! On the first episode, we break down the Lords of Battle matched play scenario. In the open topic, we compare the differences between tournaments with randomized scenarios and pre-selected scenarios.  Time Stamps:  Lords of Battle - 01:16  Army Lists - 10:19  Randomized vs Pre-selected Event Packs - 54:28  Credits:  Music:...

Here at last, episode thirty! A couple months ago, we hit our 10,000 plays milestone. To celebrate, we collected all of your questions and answered them in this special Q&A episode.  Credits:  Music: Tavern Loop One by Alexander Nakarada (www.serpentsoundstudios.com) Licensed under Creative Commons BY Attribution 4.0 License https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Joined by local hobbyist Marco, we journey to the Lonely Mountain this week to review Thror and his son Thrain. In the open topic, we share a few of our favourite things about this game. Tune into episode twenty-nine!  Time Stamps:  Thror - 05:02  Thrain - 23:26  Army Lists: 31:59  Things We Like About MESBG: 1:00:45  Credits:  Music: Tavern Loop One by Alexander...

It's a Last Alliance episode at Into the West podcast, where we break down and compare two high kings of the Second Age: Elendil and Gil-Galad! After that, join us in a round table discussion on changes we'd like to see in this game.  Time Stamps:  Elendil, High King of Gondor and Arnor - 00:46  Gil-galad, High King of the Elves - 11:12  Army Lists - 25:42  Game Changes Wi...

Has Sauron returned? Matthew Hammond of The Durin Show podcast joins us on the path to Dol Guldur as we break down the Necromancer. Following this, we put together a list of things to remember when playing in a tournament. Join our discussion in episode twenty-seven!  Time Stamps:   Matthew's Introduction - 00:41   The Necromancer - 6:48   Army Lists - 23:48&nbsp...

One does not simply review two Boromir profiles in one episode! After discussing the son of Gondor and ways to write him into a list, we explore heroic action combinations. Episode twenty-six is a gift, reclaim it!   Time Stamps:   Boromir of Gondor - 00:43  Boromir, Captain of the White Tower - 13:08  Army Lists - 27:47  Heroic Action Interactions - 01:17:42  Cr...

Into the West is back with another special episode, and this time the spotlight is on the nameless and unsung heroes of the game. Tune in to find out which we picked as our favourites!   Credits:   Music: Tavern Loop One by Alexander Nakarada (www.serpentsoundstudios.com) Licensed under Creative Commons BY Attribution 4.0 License https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

It’s a double-feature at Into the West this week, where we look at two kings of Harad: Sûladan the Serpent Lord, and The Golden King of Abrâkhan. Pat Bertoli from the Portland Hobbits joins us to break down all-things Serpent Horde, and also discuss warbeast tactics. Join the stampede!   Time Stamps:   Pat's introduction - 00:41   Sûladan the Serpent Lord - 09:10&nbsp...

In this special episode of Into the West, the cast each bring a hero under 100 points and debate which one is best! Tune in to find out each of our picks, and which hero outshines the rest.  Credits:  Music: Tavern Loop One by Alexander Nakarada (www.serpentsoundstudios.com) Licensed under Creative Commons BY Attribution 4.0 License https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

We welcome Dale enthusiast Sean Rossato on Into the West this week to discuss his all-time favourite army. The cast also take this opportunity to explore the Australian scene and their competitive meta. Tune in to all this and more!  Time Stamps:    Sean's Introduction - 00:39   Garrison of Dale - 05:38    Army Lists - 31:40    Australian...

We travel to the burning villages of the Westfold this week to discuss the profiles of Dunland. Then, we attempt ranking the infantry profiles with 2 Attacks from worst to best. Swear the blood oath and join the rabble now!     Time Stamps:     Dunland - 00:31     Army of Dunland  Legendary Legion - 31:50    Army Lists...

On episode twenty of Into the West, we take a look at an elven lord famous for slaying a Balrog - Glorfindel, Lord of the West! Following that, we dive into various playstyles of the game and discuss the strengths and weaknesses of each. Join us for an epic discussion! Time Stamps: Glorfindel - 00:53 Army Lists - 14:20 Playstyles Analysis - 57:50 Credits: Music: Tavern Loop One by Alexander Nakara...

This week, we travel back 3,000 years to the crack of doom to find Isildur! After we break down the son of Elendil, join our roundtable discussion about all aspects of hosting tournaments. Cast episode nineteen into your playlist now!  Time stamps: Isildur - 0:47  Army Lists - 10:20  Building a Tournament Event Pack - 45:20  Credits:  Music: Tavern Loop One by Alexander Na...