Casters of Valhalla

Casters of Valhalla

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The Competitive HeroScape Podcast.

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Casters of Valhalla

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Jun 18, 2025

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Episodes

CoV Entry 22: Greenscales and Nagrubs 01.03.2022

Mike (OEAO), Ken (Matthias Maccabeus), Nathan (infectedsloth), and Matthew (ISB3) break down the two main "king" armies (armies dependent on a central bonding figure). We discuss each bonding option for each of these two squads. This was recorded last spring; I apologize for the delay in getting this one out. Also, Nathan's mic levels were a little inconsistent, so I apologize for any changes in a...

CoV Entry 21: ScapeCon I Wrap-Up/ScapeCon II Announced! 02.10.2021

ScapeCon II: July 13-17 in Indy! LFG Mike is joined by George (Dragon Ruler), Chandler (Mr Wookiee), and Sir HeroScape to quickly recap ScapeCon I and briefly discuss ScapeCon II.  ScapeCon II Announcement   Sir H's ScapeCon Recap Video  

CoV Entry 20: ScapeCon Meta Prediction 03.08.2021

This episode was recorded pre-ScapeCon. In it, Dok, SuperFrog, and I predict the meta of the ScapeCon and give you a taste of the behind-the-scenes of how we approach army building in different formats. Note that I changed my Main Event army the week before- the build I talk about here is the build that Infected Sloth took to Top 8 on no practice after I told him about it at lunch that day. 

CoV Entry 19: ScapeCon Bets 26.07.2021

SCAPE BET https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfAEag698NxUtFjpPRMBdauWuS8AydbrcKZnnGPqpZQ22bz9A/viewform?usp=sf_link There may be a prize for the winner- I'll figure it out post-ScapeCon. 

CoV Entry 18: Pre-ScapeCon Hang #2 09.07.2021

Warning: Some nonsense ahead Mike is joined by Gordon (Deroche), Jacob (NecroBlade), David (Viideosayg), Sam (Dysole), Chris (Chris Perkins), and Tommy (MegaSilver) in this loose conversation about Delta Pricing, Formats, Partial-Card Scoring, Cooking Rice, X-Wing, and more (I think ScapeCon gets mentioned, but who knows at this point)! Really, this ends up primarily being a discussion about Delta...

CoV Entry 17: Pre-ScapeCon Hang #1 26.04.2021

I'm joined by InfectedSloth (Nathan), Nick the Ant (Nick), Mr. Migraine (Mitch), Mr. Wookiee (Chndler), Earl of Sandwich (Ben), and Boromir96 (Isaac) for a hang! After a few brief announcements and introductions, we talk about prepping for events and get a few hot takes on overrated and underrated units. Do we agree? Of course not! 

CoV Entry 16: ScapeCon Pricing and Prizing! 10.04.2021

George and I talk through the tentative pricing and prizing of ScapeCon! Hope to see you in Indy this summer!

CoV Entry 15: Announcing ScapeCon! 06.04.2021

Join my dad and I as we introduce ScapeCon! We hope to see you all in Indy this summer! Update: The dates are officially July 29th-August 1st, 2021!

CoV Entry 14: Sportsmanship and Competition at GenCon 04.02.2021

Mike and Ken explore what "competitive HeroScape" at GenCon means, as well as what good sportsmanship looks like. 

CoV Entry 13: Strategy with Jexik 03.01.2021

Join Mike, Ken, Nathan, and special guest Jexik for a talk about strategy and Jexik's What's in an Order Marker? series! What's in an OM?: https://www.heroscapers.com/communit...ad.php?t=12071 OM II: https://www.heroscapers.com/communit...ad.php?t=12139 OM IV: https://www.heroscapers.com/communit...ad.php?t=16962 Battle Report: https://www.heroscapers.com/communit...ad.php?t=15225

CoV Entry 12: Death Chasers and OnlineCon Recap 15.11.2020

Join Mike, Ken, Cody, and Vegietarian18 as we discuss competitive Death Chasers builds and recap OnlineCon. What bad figure does Cody love this time?

CoV Entry 11: When in Rome... Bring Raelin? 28.08.2020

Join Mike, Ken, Cody, and Vegietarian18 as we discuss all things Romans from a competitive standpoint. To Raelin or not to Raelin? To screen for range or not to screen for range? Those are questions. Do we agree on answers? Never.

CoV Entry 10: Bonding Melee 18.08.2020

Join Mike, Ken, and Nathan as we discuss the strategy and tactics of playing bonding melee. We cover the archetype broadly before focusing in on the best three bonding melee armies: the Knights, the Heavies, and the Dwarves.

CoV Entry 9: KenCon Wrap-Up 01.08.2020

Join Mike, Ken, and KenCon Champ Jeter (Lonewolf) as we run down the results of the KenCon HeroScape tourney and our thoughts on the format. 

CoV Entry 8: Behind the Scenes of GenCon 24.06.2020

Special guests Lonewolf (Mike Jeter) and Raider 30 (Beau) join Mike and Ken for a very special, behind-the-scenes look at HeroScape at GenCon! We're sad it isn't happening this year, but this information is all relevant to the countless GenCons of the future! Stay safe! We'll see you all in Indianapolis in 2021!

CoV Entry 7: Rankings Methodology ft. Dok 17.04.2020

I welcome Dok on as the first co-host the show has had to discuss the methodology of the power rankings following some good discussion in our show thread.  CoV Thread: https://www.heroscapers.com/community/showthread.php?t=56266 My Power Rankings: https://www.heroscapers.com/community/showthread.php?t=54867 Dok's: https://www.heroscapers.com/community/showthread.php?t=37772 Original: https://...

CoV Entry 6: B+ Units Part 2 15.04.2020

Join Mike, Ken, and Cody as we discuss the second half of the B+ rated units (in accord with Mike's modern power rankings). Also, we coin the term "Scottie Pippen Syndrome", talk about the evolution of GenCon over the years, and announce a very special episode with two mystery guests! Orc's Power Rankings: https://www.heroscapers.com/community/showthread.php?t=54867 Orc's ARV Maps Article: https:/...

CoV Entry 5: B+ Units Part 1 30.03.2020

Join Mike, Ken, Nathan, and William as we discuss the first half of the B+ rated units (in accord with Mike's modern power rankings) and the people at GenCon, past and present.

CoV Entry 4: A- Units 04.12.2019

Join Mike, Ken, and Cody as we discuss the A- rated units (in accord with Mike's modern power rankings), what to expect from HeroScape at GenCon, and Dad_Scaper's Listener Question on the differences between local tournaments and GenCon.

CoV Entry 3: A+ to A Units 02.11.2019

Join us as we discuss the A+ and A rated units (mostly in accord with the original power rankings by SP and Jexik), Chris Perkins' Listener Question on the best armies in the 4x4 format, and give an introduction and overview of GenCon.

CoV Entry 1: Introductions and Unit Discussion 18.10.2019

Join us as we briefly introduce ourselves and dive into some unit discussion: Greenscales, Major Q10 vs Frost Giant vs Kaemon, and Romans vs Dwarves vs Death Chasers.

CoV Entry 2: An Introduction to Luck and Skill 18.10.2019

Join us as we begin exploring how luck and skill impact the game, some of our favorite and least favorite units, and what competitive HeroScape was like back in the day.

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