Not Just Tactics

In this episode Angus, Chris, and I recap their journeyman league experiences with the Fane faction. I break down challenging matches against Paul's ranged-heavy Dusk army and Josh's formidable Ashmael ("Oatmeal") list, discussing struggles with hunger generation and positioning at 30 points. Chris shares his own league games, facing tough matchups against Angus's Pigs and Ma...

The whole crew is back from vacation and jump straight into everything happening in the world of Warmachine. We talk about the updates on our latest hobby projects, and talk about our push into YouTube with quick, beginner-friendly painting guides and bite-sized tutorials designed to help players get models on the table faster. We also dive into WarTable and what it does well, where it falls short...

This episode we celebrate launching our YouTube channel with our first Executioner’s Toll unboxing, then dive into the lore and tabletop play of Hysene and the Fane of Nyrro as we prep for our Journeymen League. We also touch on hobby progress with Painting Poorly with Angus and what it means to paint to your standard while building a stronger, more connected community. Anything you want to see co...

Today, Angus and I sit down since the others are on vacation. So we cover Behemoth and Ol' Scuttlebutt. We talk lore and the rules. We keep things short and sweet this week and begin gearing up for new and exciting things. Join us in episode 45. Support the show here⁠ buymeacoffee.com/notjusttactics Enjoy A 10% discount on all purchases from: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠http://www. Torstenandharvester.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Use C...

What a better way to kick off the episode than to surprise the guys with Joe coming back on the show. We try to get some things talked about but a lot of excitement around the rapidly approaching journeymen league kept us distracted. Joe shares his appreciation and I get mushy as we continue to build the AMAZING community. Support the show here⁠ buymeacoffee.com/notjusttactics Enjoy A 10% discount...

In this episode we sit down with Paul from our local meta. He shares his introduction into Warmachine and the community and how he found himself in a local gaming shop that set his next year intertwined with us. We have talked about him numerous times and now was the time we finally got to sit down and record with him. We talk about this from the past and launch into the future and aspects of the...

This week we dive into hobby progress, league prep, and some spicy new releases. From dialing in paint schemes (and fixing those “oops all green” moments) to pushing forward on bigger hobby projects like Star Wars Legion terrain and potential paint-along videos, there’s a lot in motion behind the scenes. We’re also locking in details for an upcoming Journeyman League, so keep your eyes peeled in e...

Chris and Angus return to collectively share our thoughts on the Lock & Load EU preview. Covering all the fun and nifty details from the Cryx Black Fleet reveal to the already leaked Scuttlebutt and of course Fortress King. From there we dive into the tactics of the Kithguard and wrap up the thoughts as Chris and I share our thoughts on some of the models and the ones that we're excited about...

Can you believe this is our 40th episode? We cant't. This one’s a little different. No roundtable, no back-and-forth. It's just me diving headfirst into the wild, brutal, and honestly awesome world of the Kithguard. I wrap up the lore deep dive, covering everything from jungle trolls and Mistborn dire trolls to absolute monsters like the Fortress King, and all the way down to the gritty, b...

We're back and diving into hobby wins, battlefield stories, and a deep lore exploration of the Kithguard. Angus shares the saga of restoring a secondhand pirate boat model (complete with mystery primer meltdown), while Chris recaps a tough but fun tournament run filled with wild matchups, brutal dice, and colossal-heavy lists. The crew talks hobby progress, painting crunch, and teaching newer...

In this episode, the crew finally delivers on a much delayed request and dives deep into Warmachine’s power attacks, breaking down headbutts, slams, throws, and tramples while mixing in real-game experiences and practical strategy. Between hobby updates, new model pickups, and one unfortunate lost parts incident, the conversation shifts into how and when to actually use these often-overlooked mech...

NJT is back this week with Chris and Angus, dialing in remotely while Midwest storms threaten both internet stability and hobby progress. The crew kicks things off troubleshooting tech setups before diving into hobby updates, from Star Wars Legion projects to an alarming rediscovery of a massive Khador backlog. The conversation shifts into tactics and list-building discussions, especially around t...

This episode opens with a flooded basement after a sump pump failure during a Wisconsin storm, turning a stressful situation into a moment of pride as his kids jump in to help and reinforcing that real life comes first. From there, Tony and Angus catch up and recap AdeptiCon from their own perspectives, noting a hiccup but overall highlighting the positive experience of meeting people and engaging...

We recorded live from the wild, noisy(not so much after editing), and absolutely electric floors of AdeptiCon in Milwaukee, this episode drops you right into the middle of the action. Chris and I are boots-on-the-ground, soaking in everything the convention has to offer, from brutal doubles matches and brain-melting game marathons to unforgettable moments that only live events can deliver. The dou...

In this episode, we gear up for AdeptiCon with a mix of excitement, chaos, and last-minute prep. From hobby crunch time and painting marathons to list building and theorycrafting, there’s a lot on the table, quite literally. Along the way there are questionable decisions made (or arguably the best ones), as new armies are dropped like Storm of the North and Kithguard enter the mix with changes to...

We're back with another deep dive into Warmachine, where the dice were questionable, the plays were clutch, and the teamwork paid off. Tony and Angus break down a hard-fought tag-team victory against Paul and Chris, running their AdeptiCon prep lists and testing out key tweaks. From clutch positioning and lane-clearing plays to standout performances from models like the Vorogger and Winter Gua...

In this episode, we switch things up a bit! Angus joins remotely as the team experiments with a new recording setup, Chris is out for the night, and returning guest Jon jumps back in to talk Warmachine, recent games, and the road to Adepticon. We kick things off with a look back at a recent practice match where Tony and Jon teamed up for a 50-point practice Adepticon duos battle. What followed was...

We sit down and catch up on our recent hobby progress before diving into the lore of the Trollkin warlock Ragemonger. Tony shares a recent game story where his son Jon showed strong improvement and even managed to defeat him after a dramatic assassination attempt failed by a single hit box. The main discussion focuses on Ragemonger’s backstory. Once a proud Trollkin warrior, he arrogantly ignored...

Angus may be out (voice still MIA), but the hype train rolls on as Tony and Chris dive headfirst into all things Kithguard and Adepticon prep. The Troll boxes have arrived, the resin feels different (and possibly better), and it’s officially crunch time to assemble, prime, and paint before the big event. The guys break down their expanding collections, magnetizing plans, and list tweaks while shar...

It’s Warmachine Wednesday, and this episode is packed. We break down the newly announced Tales from the Front Line casual play packet and why it might be exactly what our group has been looking for. From Journeyman League support to full campaign systems and random battlefield events, this update feels like a shift toward narrative-driven play and we’re here for it. Starting the game already in co...

The paint desk is busy, the printers are humming, and the storm is rolling in. This week we dive deep into hobby progress and tournament prep in the world of Warmachine. NJT shares step-by-step updates from the community paint-along (including the “oops, I skipped a photo” moment), experimenting with speed paints, new color choices, and finally braving some fine detail work. Meanwhile, the 3D prin...

In today's episode things escalate fast. The conversation starts and rockets through Starship Troopers hot takes, legendary arguments over which movies “exist,” and a reminder that while Warmachine is king, the table is always open for other games, especially when giant bugs or powered armor are involved. Then Tony takes on Chris in a no-holds-barred lore showdown to determine who walks away w...

In this episode, we sit down with Kyle from  Arcane Precision , https://linktr.ee/Arcaneprecision, the Warmachine focused podcast dedicated to rebuilding and strengthening the community around the game we love. Kyle shares his journey from early tabletop wargaming through Mark II, III, and into the evolving landscape of Mark IV, and how Arcane Precision grew out of a desire to reconnect players an...

Join Tony, Chris, and Angus as they recap their latest tournament adventures, celebrate Tommy's best sportsman win and Angus's epic display board, and dive into the brand new Warmachine rules update with their top three and bottom three changes! From discussing their top picks and biggest concerns about the changes, to planning their two-player tournament shenanigans at the upcoming conven...

What happens when two sharp teen players enter a table full of veterans armed with Sorscha tech, Cygnar gunlines, and a stack of house lore? You get a fast, funny, and surprisingly deep look at how new competitors learn, adapt, and fall in love with Warmachine by one painted model and hard lesson at a time. We kick off with honest hobby talk: painting sprints that could churn out a hundred points...