Nick Nanavati

Art of War - The Competitive 40k Network

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Every week we Interview a Top Performing 40k Player from a recent tournament! We produce a two part show every single week. In the first segment Warhammer 40k legend Nick Nanavati, introduces you to the player who has been performing notably well in the competitive Warhammer 40k tournament scene. You will learn about what makes them tick, their story, their practice, their play style, and how they win. During the second segment Nick Nanavati puts his critical analysis to the test, and he works with the guest to unpack the specific list which they used to achieve glory. All of the strategies, t...

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AoW Unbroken ep 80.1- Jaime Paris Gets Side Tracked Talking About Tyranids! 17.12.2022 39:12

Brad and Hunter Nichols interview Jaime Paris about his recent success with Tyranids!

Blood Angels Undefeated at Everwinter! Casey Glynn 168.1 17.12.2022 38:09

Nick and Paul interview Casey Glynn about his 5-0 run at Everwinter with Blood Angels!

AOWdu 123.1 Interview at the top: No1 Vik Vijay 13.12.2022 58:13

This week we start the show a little differently, with a much censored little clip from a comedian calling me out to give them and the Uprising Major a shoutout! Apologies for all the bleeps, the script was obviously written by an aussie. But beyond that (if you make it) is a new series I will be doing in the lead up to the LVO and end of the 2022 ITC season, interviewing the top of the rankings!...

Nick "TB12" Nanavati Comes Out of Retirement! (Eldar) 167.1 08.12.2022 52:12

IT'S NICK NANAVATI, AND IT'S TIME TOOOOO.. Have a casual conversation about Eldar.... Craftworld patrol Swift strike / masterful shots Farseer sky runner- doom, fateful divergence 125 Farseer- guide, focus will 95 (WL) 2 warlocks- quicken/restrain 40 Warlock skyrunner- protect/jinx 60 5 rangers 65 5 striking scorpions- biting blade, crushing blows 110 5 howling banshees- mirror swords, chrome scre...

Nick "TB12" Nanavati Comes Out of Retirement! (Eldar) 167.2 08.12.2022 49:18

AoW Unbroken ep 79.1- Votann Make the Unbroken Cut!- Francois Lalonde 07.12.2022 36:02

Steve Joll and Brad Chester interview Francois Lalonde about his Votann Success! Factions used: Leagues of Votann Command Points: 6-1-1-1-1=2 Total cost: 2000 pts, 85 PL Reinforcement Points: none pts Number of Units: 13 Assassination: 10 points Bring it Down: 6 points No Prisoners: 9 points Abhor the Witch: 3 points ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ == Ymyr Conglomerate Battalion...

AOWdu 122.1 Genestealer Cult Codex Retrospective 06.12.2022 1:44:58

This week I am joined by two amazing faction specialists and all round legends, Innes Wilson and Dustin Henshaw. We perform the medical on the GSC codex, nearly twelve-months after it's release and deep dive why this book is so damn good but never felt like it got to shine like it should have. These absolute gents keep me honest as there is so much to know and so much unknown about this codex. Hop...

Wraith Eldar Take the Finale Overall Bracket! 166.1- James Kelling 02.12.2022 44:06

Nick Nanavati and Paul Murphy interview James Kelling about his wraith eldar list!

AOWdu 121.1 Custodes Codex Retrospective 29.11.2022 1:22:16

This lovely week I returned from some amazing adventures in lovely New Zealand and I brought back a Custodes Faction Specialist with me! Michael Taylor joins me to complete the Custodes dex Retro, we do the usual thing, covering all the significant sections of the codex almost a year after it's initial release! This book should have been, could have been, almost was, one of the best of this editio...

AoW Unbroken ep 78.1- Knights, Knights, Knights, EVERYBODY- Blake Law 28.11.2022 32:45

Brad Chester interviews Blake Law about his recent performance at Mid Mo Maelstorm! + Configuration + Army of Renown: Freeblade Lance Battle Size [6CP]: 3. Strike Force (101-200 Total PL / 1001-2000 Points) Chivalric Oath: Oath: Defend the Realm, Oath: Refuse No Challenge Detachment Command Cost Game Type: 4. Chapter Approved: War Zone Nephilim Questor Allegiance: Freeblade Lance + Lord of War + A...

Imperial Guard Gets a Saltbae of Dreadknights! 165.2- Kyle McCord 25.11.2022 57:48

++ Patrol Detachment -2CP (Imperium - Astra Militarum) [46 PL, 3CP, 865pts] ++ + Configuration + Battle Size [6CP]: 3. Strike Force (101-200 Total PL / 1001-2000 Points) Detachment Command Cost [-2CP] Game Type: 4. Chapter Approved: War Zone Nephilim Regimental Doctrine: Gunnery Experts, Spotter Details + Stratagems + Tank Ace [-1CP] + HQ + Tank Commander [12 PL, 235pts]: Heavy Bolter, Turret-moun...

Imperial Guard Gets a Saltbae of Dreadknights! 165.1- Kyle McCord 25.11.2022 48:43

AoW Unbroken ep 77.1- Here's Another Wolf Episode, Ya Filthy Animals- Sam Dayton 23.11.2022 28:41

Brad solo interviews Sam Dayton about his Toledo team event Space Wolf list!

AOWdu 120.1 Astra Militarum Codex Review P2 22.11.2022 1:37:18

Time to wrap up the review for this long awaited, much beloved faction! I am joined by current No2 Ranked Astra Militarum player in the world Dirk Hryekewicz. We review the remainder of the codex, starting at the Warlord traits and going straight on through to some of the spicy new and or revamped datasheets! It's a great time and the passion doth overflow on a few occassions, but i hope you enjoy...

AOWdu 119.1 Astra Militarum Codex Review P1 15.11.2022 1:40:58

Finally! Been a long 5+ year slog, but the good old 'Guard' finally has a freaking 9th edition codex! Adam is joined by John Lennon for this breakdown, covering the usual first half of a new dex, everything from the detachment abilities to tank aces and all inbetween! Some parts of this book (the stratagems) are easily on par with the best out there, whilst others (THE REGIMENTS) leave us a tad wa...

AoW Unbroken ep 76.1- The Inaugural Land Raider Episode- Aidan Barkley 14.11.2022 30:09

Blake Law and Chad Bester interview Aidan Barkley about his success with chaos Land Raider lists! ++ Battalion Detachment -3CP (Chaos - Chaos Space Marines) [89 PL, 1,697pts, -8CP] ++ + Configuration + Detachment Command Cost [-3CP] Game Type Legion: Iron Warriors + HQ + Dark Apostle [6 PL, 110pts, -1CP]: 4. Bastion, Aspiring Lord, Illusory Supplication, Mark of Slaanesh . 2x Dark Disciple: 2x Clo...

Talking About the Boys From Baal! 164.1- Zaak Kerstetter 11.11.2022 40:24

Nick and Paul interview Zaak Kerstetter about his recent win in KC with Blood Angels! Format inspected: @2022-10-28T13:11:51+00:00 US Open Kansas City: Warhammer 40,000 Grand Tournament ++ Patrol Detachment 0CP (Imperium - Adeptus Astartes - Blood Angels) [36 PL, 7CP, 720pts] ++ + Configuration + **Chapter Selector**: Blood Angels Battle Size [6CP]: 3. Strike Force (101-200 Total PL / 1001-2000 Po...

AOWdu 118.1 ACTUAL State of the Superfaction: Aeldari 08.11.2022 54:36

AOWdu 118.2 Aeldari Q and A 08.11.2022 54:36

Hello one and all, the ancient and venerable Aledari Superfaction is getting put under the magnifying glass in this weeks episode! We have recorded segments with Ridvan 'Skari' Martinez and Chris Wright. Apologies in advance for my extra sultry tones, I have been really unwell lately and was glad I got something recorded for you all. My voice was barely hanging in there at times and I tried to mut...

AoW Unbroken ep 75.1- How Many Flamers Is Too Many? Brent Simon 07.11.2022 32:22

Blake Law and Brad Chester interview Brent Simon about his recent success at GW KC! US Open Kansas City: Warhammer 40,000 Grand Tournament ++ Patrol Detachment 0CP (Chaos - Daemons) [49 PL, 1,010pts, -1CP] ++ + Configuration + Chaos Allegiance: Khorne Detachment Command Cost + HQ + Be'lakor [21 PL, 420pts, -1CP]: Betraying Shades, Shadow Lord, Shrouded Step, Stratagem: Warlord Trait, Warlord + Tro...

SoCal Gets So Ork'd! 163.1- Benjamin Jurek 04.11.2022 39:10

Nick and Paul interview Ben Jurek about his recent win at SoCal Open! ++ Battalion Detachment -3CP (Orks) [100 PL, 1,700pts, 1CP] ++ + Configuration [3CP] + Battle Size [6CP]: 3. Strike Force (101-200 Total PL / 1001-2000 Points) [6CP] Clan Kultur: Goffs Detachment Command Cost [-3CP] Gametype: 4. Chapter Approved: War Zone Nephilim + HQ [10 PL, 185pts, -2CP] + Warboss on Warbike [6 PL, 115pts, -2...

AOWdu 117.1 Orks Codex Retrospective 01.11.2022 1:18:17

It's time to get green and kind of getting mean. Orks might just be a sleeper in this new meta but it's hard to argue they were weak before when they literally won the last super major pre balance slate. Fortune favored us at AOWdu providing a superstar in the week prior to when this episode was scheduled to record with Ben Jurek winning the SoCal open with his Goff pressure list. He joins Adam fo...

AoW Unbroken ep 74.2- Unleash the Kraken! (Tyranids, again)- John Lennon 01.11.2022 32:16

Blake Law interviews John Lennon regarding his recent success with Kraken Tyranids! US Open Chicago: Warhammer 40,000 Grand Tournament ++ Patrol Detachment 0CP (Tyranids) [70 PL, 1,385pts] ++ + Configuration + Hive Fleet: Kraken + No Force Org Slot + Tyrant Guard [8 PL, 120pts] . 3x Tyrant Guard (Scything): 3x Two Rending Claws, 3x Two Scything Talons Zoanthropes [7 PL, 150pts]: Power: Neuroparasi...

AoW Unbroken ep 74.1- Unleash the Kraken! (Tyranids, again)- John Lennon 01.11.2022 32:51

AoW Unbroken: KILL TEAM 1.0- So You Wanna Play Kill team? Travis Cheng 29.10.2022 25:19

Blake Law starts a journey into kill team, interviewing recent GW US Chicago winner Travis Cheng about the ins and outs of KT! Link to Travis's event, NY Open: https://www.ny-open.com/ Link To Travis's Club and store! https://www.instagram.com/thebrooklynrats/ https://thebrooklynstrategist.com