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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AOWdu 103.2 CSM Hot Takes from 4 Legends 19.07.2022 1:25:30

AOWdu is giving you DOUBLE the content this week! With our usual 'Patron and Subscriber Only' Part 2 available for everyone! Adam goes back to the well for a format that he hasn't done in a while and gets 4 CSM luminaries to give him 15-20 minutes of their takes on the new book! We ask them what they think is the best compeititve build, the strengths and weaknesses therein and the spicy tech we mi...

AOWdu 103.1 Chaos Space Marines Codex Review P3 19.07.2022 1:35:24

This week Adam is joined by Dean Sinnbeck, current No1 Ranked Chaos Space Marines Player in the world! We complete the review of the CSM codex and discuss and weigh up some of the datasheets. It has been a mamoth 3 weeks reviewing this book and i am happy to say there is a myriad of builds and espeically Legions vying for the top competitive builds. So hope you enjoy!

His Time Has Come! Mark Perry Talks CSM! 147.1 14.07.2022 48:16

Nick Nanavati and Paul Murphy interview Mark Perry about CSM! Ec Battalion Terminator lord Fist and claw Relic deamon weapon for 2d3 attacks Wl flames of spite 125 Dank apostle Ben of Darkness 110 Master of Possession Warp Pact, mutate Libra 120 6x5 noise Marines Blast Master, fist, Icon, 4 blasters 155 2xHelbrute Whippy, melta 125 Dreadclaw 115 2x3bikes Fist, icon, 120 Rapier Quad launcher of doo...

AOWdu 102.1 Chaos Marine Codex Review P2 12.07.2022 1:23:03

Mr Anthony 'violence' Vanella rejoins Adam to do the middle 1/3rd of the new Chaos Space Marines Codex Review. In this episode we plumb the depths of the generic stratagems, unpack the new mark of chaos system (Unidivided mark where?!) and all the new pretty amazing relics.

AoW Unbroken ep 59- Massive Meta Changes, and How to Adjust- Tom Ogden 11.07.2022 1:04:46

Blake Law and Brad Chester interview Tom Ogden about how he adjusts to the game when the meta shifts!

Richard Siegler Is Back On The Necrons! 146.1 08.07.2022 46:21

Nick and Paul interview Richard Siegler about the state of the Necron faction!!

AOWdu 101.1 Chaos Space Marines 101 (Codex Review P1) 05.07.2022 2:33:29

This week we start the review of the New Chaos Space Marines Codex! For the first part of the adventure Adam was joined by Chuck Arnett of Best In Tabletop and together they put together a marathon episode covering and deep diving all the Legions, their traits, stratagems, relics and warlord traits. Let it be known, this is a damn thicc book and may take 3 weeks to cover, which is happy days for t...

AoW Unbroken ep 58.1- Send in the Clowns- Michael Butler 04.07.2022 32:11

Blake Law and Brad Chester interview Michael Walsh about his recent performance with light harlequins! Light Battalion Troupe master – Foot to the future, Player of light, Warlord, Queen, Rose Fusion Shadowseer – eye of the laughing god 3 x 5 troupes – 1 kiss 1 embrace 2 fusion, 2 neuros 2 x 5 troupes – 1 caress, 1 embrace, 2 fusion, 2 neuros, 5 troupes 2 skyweavers – Bola/Shuriken Solitare Jester...

Sascha's Ravenwing Speeder Mayhem! 145.1 30.06.2022 46:15

Nick and Paul interview Sascha Edelkraut about his recent success with Dark Angels Ravenwing! Outrider Detachment -3CP (Imperium - Adeptus Astartes - Dark Angels) [106 PL, 9CP, 2,000pts] ++ + Configuration [12CP] + *Chapter Selector*: Dark Angels Battle Size [12CP]: 3. Strike Force (101-200 Total PL / 1001-2000 Points) [12CP] Detachment Command Cost [-3CP] Ravenwing Outrider Detachment [3CP] + Str...

AoW Unbroken ep 57.1- Suns(hark) Out, Guns out- Andrew Gonyo 29.06.2022 32:34

Blake Law and Brad Chester interview Andrew Gonyo about his recent Tau Sunshark list! Maryland OPEN 2022 40k ITC Super Major Tournament +++ Gonyo MDO (Warhammer 40,000 9th Edition) [118 PL, 8CP, 2,000pts] +++ ++ Patrol Detachment -2CP (T'au Empire) [39 PL, -4CP, 665pts] ++ Sept Choice: Farsight Enclaves Allied World + HQ + Commander in Crisis Battlesuit [9 PL, -1CP, 165pts]: 1. Precision of the Hu...

AOWdu 100.1 Points and Dataslate Review! 28.06.2022 1:06:51

The votes came in and it was overwhelming that you all wanted the latest dataslate and points changes on the menu! With that in mind i contacted the man who helped me start this wild adventure, the only guy i thought it fitting to share this episode 100 with. Nick Nanavati! If you weren't here at the beginning, Nick was on my very first episode almost 2 years ago. We run down the balance and point...

Paul Murphy and Stephen Box Talk about Assault Centurions- Nick Loses His Mind 144.1 23.06.2022 39:02

Nick and Paul interview Stephen Box about assault centurions and all things from our beloved Space Marine Codex!

AOWdu 99.1 Chapter Approved Review 21.06.2022 2:07:39

Adam is joined by evergreen guest Matt Morosoli for a deep dive into the changes coming in Warzone Nephilim. We hopefully managed to walk the tightrope between negative and positive but we all know and love that Matt never holds back! We review all the main gameplay and list building changes in addition to EVER SECONDARY IN THE DAMN BOOK. It's a lot, so I won't besmirch anyone who doesn't inhale t...

AoW Unbroken ep 56.1- Did You Know I Love Imperial Knights? Brian Jones 20.06.2022 39:03

Blake Law and Brad Chester interview Brian Jones about his recent performance with imperial knights at GW San Diego! Brian Jones US Open San Diego ++ Super-Heavy Detachment -3CP (Imperium - Imperial Knights) [103 PL, 2000pts, 6CP] ++ Army of Renown: Freeblade Lance Chivalric Oath: Oath: Defend the Realm, Oath: Lay Low The Tyrants Detachment Command Cost [0CP] + Lord of War [103 PL, 2000pts, -6CP]...

Tau Takes Games Workshop San Diego! 143.1 17.06.2022 40:28

Nick Nanavati and Paul Murphy interview Matthew Geyer about his Tau win in San Diego! US Open San Diego Warhammer 40,000 Grand Tournament ++ Patrol Detachment -2CP (T'au Empire) [49 PL, 8CP, 873pts] ++ + Configuration + Battle Size [12CP]: 3. Strike Force (101-200 Total PL / 1001-2000 Points) Detachment Command Cost [-2CP] Sept Choice: T'au Sept + Stratagems + Stratagem: Emergency Dispensation [-2...

AOWdu 98.1 Faction Ladder Update! 14.06.2022 1:15:04

The Falcon swoops in to join Adam in time to do a pre Chapter Approved Faction Ladder Episode! We do the deed and use the amazing stats gathered by Peter to put every faction in their place on the competitive S-C Tier list! As usual there are some heartbreaks and some triumphs, some laughs and loads of meta knowledge, so hope you enjoy!

AoW Unbroken ep 55.2- BamPa and the Saga of the Wolf! BamBam Hunter 13.06.2022 27:40

Blake Law and Brad Chester interview BamBam Hunter about his recent success with Space Wolves! Check out his event, Flying Monkey Con! www.flyingmonkeycon.com Detachment 0CP (Imperium - Adeptus Astartes - Space Wolves) [50 PL, 11CP, 920pts] ++ + Configuration + *Chapter Selector*: Born Heroes , Custom Chapter, Space Wolves Successor, Whirlwind of Rage Battle Size [12CP]: 3. Strike Force (101-200 T...

AoW Unbroken ep 55.1- BamPa and the Saga of the Wolf! BamBam Hunter 13.06.2022 32:48

Josh Roberts Hot on the Harlies! 142.2 10.06.2022 57:51

Nick Nanavati and Paul Murphy interview Josh Roberts about his Harlequin performance at the Goonhammer Open!

Josh Roberts Hot on the Harlies! 142.1 10.06.2022 51:14

Nick Nanavati and Paul Murphy interview Josh Roberts about his Harlequin performance at the Goonhammer Open!

AOWdu 97.1 Rift War Review 07.06.2022 1:16:43

Adam is joined this week by the one and only Ridvan 'Skari' Martinez to review the Rift War Campaign book. I can tell you now, I had no idea how we haven't been hearing more about this book, the Castellans of the rift with the right build might just be the most flexible marine ruleset we have right now (if admittedly not units wise). The Warpmeld Pact is lacking a bit in what you can build but the...

AoW Unbroken ep 54.1- Everyone Loves Talking Tau!- Seth Oster 06.06.2022 28:00

Nick Nanavati subs in for Blake Law, and interviews Seth Osler along side Brad Chester! ++ Patrol Detachment 0CP (T'au Empire) [60 PL, -1CP, 1,198pts] ++ + Configuration + Detachment Command Cost Sept Choice: , Blocking Tactics, Play Their Part + No Force Org Slot + Kroot Hounds [1 PL, 24pts] . 4x Kroot Hound: 4x Ripping Fangs + HQ + Commander in Crisis Battlesuit [9 PL, -1CP, 175pts]: 6. Exemplar...

There is Something About Sisters! Michael Walsh 141.1 02.06.2022 49:59

Nick Nanavati and Paul Murphy interview Michael Walsh about his recent win with Sisters of Battle! ++ Battalion Detachment 0CP (Imperium - Adepta Sororitas) [100 PL, 1,996pts, 8CP] ++ + Configuration [12CP] + Battle Size [12CP]: 3. Strike Force (101-200 Total PL / 1001-2000 Points) [12CP] Detachment Command Cost Order Convictions: Order: Bloody Rose + Stratagems [-2CP] + Stratagem: Open the Reliqu...

AOWdu 96.1 Renegade Knights Codex Review P2 31.05.2022 1:25:42

Adam and Anthony finish of the quartet of Knights coverage with the second half of the spikey knights codex review! An amazing book with heaps of thermatic elements and loads of DREAD. Like heaps of it, really awesome mechanic but has some pretty henious implications if used oppressively. Really wondering where this book with end up tier wise and hope it has longevity in the playerbase. Thanks hea...

AoW Unbroken ep 53.1- Imperial Guard Define Unbroken- Brett Urbanowski 30.05.2022 34:09

Blake Law and Brad Chester interview Brett Catachan Urbanowski about his Imperial Guard in 9th! ++ Battalion Detachment 0CP (Imperium - Astra Militarum) [61 PL, 11CP, 1,090pts] ++ + Configuration + Battle Size [12CP]: 3. Strike Force (101-200 Total PL / 1001-2000 Points) Detachment Command Cost Regimental Doctrine: Gunnery Experts, Spotter Details + Stratagems + Tank Ace [-1CP] + HQ + Company Comm...