Art of War - The Competitive 40k Network

Hello and I hope you enjoyed that new down under intro. After 200+ episodes it was time for a revamp on the old faithful.  This week we are joined by Alex Englezos, Art of War Coach and Admech faction expert! We review all the changes the adeptus mechanicus underwent in the 10.5 changes and give them the once over. Alex is a wealth of knowledge and totally in tune with his machine spirit, as demon...

In this new and exciting time for warhammer 40k we interview long time Drukhari master and Art of War Coach Archon Skari. Nick and Skari break down the changes from the Minotorum Field manual, the Balance Dataslate, and how he plans to build lists in the new meta. In part two of the show, available to our patrons we talk about the list and its various play by plays into theoretical matchups. Join...

G'day beautiful peoples here is this weeks episode. The amazing Nathan Roberts joins us for a review of the Core Rules Changes in this here 10.5 Edition. As Nathan is a Tyranids Faction specialist i thought it prudent to get some goodness from him on that front, his thoughts on the changes and where he see's them going from here! Especially seeing as he just went 4-1 at Glasshammer GT the day prio...

In this new and exciting time for warhammer 40k we depart from our typical show style to interview Jeffrey Kolodner, a long time Adepta Sororitas master. Nick and Jeff break down the changes from the Minotorum Field manual, the Balance Dataslate, and the new codex, and what they mean for the faction. In part two of the show, available to our patrons they go through the process of writing a list to...

Hello wonderful peoples. I am joined by amazing duo of Brian Seipp and Innes Wilson to assist me in breaking down the holistic and pretty downright amazing level of changes wrought in the latest Balance Slate and MFM! We do it all! Full review of everything in high detail with the exception of Adeptus Mechanicus, who will be getting a revamped review full episode in the coming weeks.  Hope you enj...

In this special edition episode we have a content piece actually taken from the War Room. Nick and John discuss in detail how they each will approach list building with the new missions, new strategies, and the impact of the secondary changes. No matter what faction you play you will want to watch this one! To support the show please check out our Patreon for weekly exclusive content patreon.com/a...

Episode 200 is here! Thank you all so much for getting me this far into the journey <3 I am joined by the mad lad who helped me start it all, Nick Nanavati who was on Episode 1 with me! We review the Sisters codex in full, with all new points and balance slate in effect! It's an awesome book with heaps of depth and joy for the sisters enjoyer out there. Hope you love it! Stay tuned until the en...

Hello lovely people. Apologies for the late episode but I and my guest Matt Morosoli were struck down with the Con-Crud post Terracon so this episode was recorded when we felt well enough to do so.  This week we review the brand new missions for 40k goodness from the Pariah Nexus deck, in full. We discuss the changes to Actions, Stratagem use and the incentives for us players to start stacking up...

Two weeks ago we had the pleasure of attending the first ever Warhammer exhibition tournament at Dreamhack, an esports convention! 4 different teams faced off in a round robin to determine the champion. This week we have veteran member of United Midwest Project, Ben Cherwein on to talk about his new Warp Talon packed Chaos Space Marine army. Ben performed incredibly well this weekend and we go ove...

Hello everyone and thanks for your patience with this week's episode! Dustin Henshaw joins me to review all that is great about the four armed emperor in this new codex. The good, bad and otherwise!

This past weekend we had the pleasure of attending the first ever Warhammer exhibition tournament at Dreamhack, an esports convention! 4 different teams faced off in a round robin to determine the champion. This week we have veteran member of Protabletop, Walter Langendorf on to talk about his unorthodox approach to the game and Necron army. Walter completely smashed it this weekend and we go over...

Join us for this week's episode of the Art of War podcast where Nick interviews long time listener, and now major tournament winner, Noah Bedome! Noah just came off an awesome win with Orks, and we talk about everything you need to know about the Green Tide! In part 2 of this episode we talk about Noah's match ups from the tournament. We dive into niche plays, positioning, and different approaches...

Hello lovelies, this week I record two poignant segments, first up is with the Scared One himself Skari, who as a faction specialist is an expert on adapting and countering the meta.  Second segment is with one of the great minds of 40k, Pumba of Team Poland, who captained his nation to victory at the WTC last year.  We talk how to counter and work into a hostile meta, adapting and identifying way...

Join us for this week's episode of the Art of War podcast where Nick interviews Art of War coach and ITC Champion Jack Harpster. Jack just made an off the wall Aeldari army, and we talk about exactly how it works! This was also in the context of a team tournament, and we walk through his pairings approach as well. In part 2 of this episode we talk about Jack's match ups from the tournament. We div...

Hello everyone, I have just made it back to OZ after my foray to Dallas for the Coverage of the US Open event there.  This week we wrap up the review of the shiny new and extremely deep CSM codex. Matt Morosoli and I finish off the delve into the remaining detachments and chat more unit options. Hope you enjoy!

Join us for this week's episode of the Art of War podcast where Nick interviews Yohann Teston, an amazing Grey Knights player, who just won a big tournament in France! We talk about Yohann's approach to the game, his army list philosophies, and how his Grey Knight army works! In part 2 of this episode we talk about Yohann's match ups from the tournament. We dive into niche plays, positioning, and...

Wowee what a book. I am joined by Matt Morosoli to review this spicy new spikey boy codex! This thing is dense and deep with heaps of viable detachments and some of the finest jank we have seen in 10th ed so far. Hope you enjoy!

Join us for this week's episode of the Art of War podcast where Nick interviews Kasra Houshidar, an amazing Space Marine player, repeat guest, coach of Team Canada, and member of team Art of War! We talk about Kas's role on the Art of War Team at the latest Battle For Salvation 8-person team tournament. Kas pilots Vanguard Space Marines. We go over his army list, and how he approaches the game wit...

Welcome to this week late review of the Points changes in the recent MFM. Thanks to GW for putting together such an amazing Ork Codex that I was a week off getting to this, but here it is.  I am joined by the lovely Dustin Henshaw to run through the changes for each faction in turn, asking the questions, are they better/worse? And what does their best list look like? Hope you enjoy the ride!

Join us for this week's episode of the Art of War podcast where Nick interviews Russell Tassin, an amazing Chaos Space Marine player, who just won a big tournament in Texas! We talk about Russell's approach to the game, his army list philosophies, and how his Chaos army works! In part 2 of this episode we talk about Russell's match ups from the tournament. We dive into niche plays, positioning, an...

Brian bully boy Seipp joins us to complete our review of this mean green Ork Codex! We review the Dread Mob and Bully Boyz detachments in addition to discussing some of the juicier datasheets. 

Join us for this week's episode of the Art of War podcast where Nick interviews Brian Jones, an amazing Imperial Knight player, and our newest addition to the Art of War team. We talk about the Florida ATC team tournament, team composition, and shifting your mindset to teams. In part 2 of this episode we talk about Brian's role with a team setting with Imperial Knights. We dive into how to keep it...

Good morning wonderful community, it's green, it's mean and it might just be the best codex Ork players have ever had! I am joined by Ben Jurek in the first part of this weeks part 1 with us delving into the army rules and first 2 detachments, then Lukas Troller joins me for the second part giving us some deep dive into his one true love, the green tide. This was an amazingly fun episode to do and...

Join us for this week's episode of the Art of War podcast where Nick interviews Hugo Riccardi, an amazing French Eldar player. We talk about his Eldar army list and high level Eldar strategy. In part 2 of this episode we talk about Hugo's role with a team setting. We learn all of his strategies and tactics, and his match ups into Space Marines, Thousand Sons, Sisters, Astra Militarum. To subscribe...

Hello everybody! Here we have the brand new (maligned) golden banana codex review. Unfortunately Jack was waylaid at an event so the lovely John Legend joined us for this review. But fear not, after pioloting custodes at the WTC level John is well placed to pick up the slack. This is not a good book, either internally or external balance wise. But we do our best to polish this one up for hopefully...