Into the West

We’re back with another scenario spotlight, this time it’s off to the races with a discussion on Reconnoitre! After running through a few lists, we finish the episode going over what makes an army strong in higher points games.   Time Stamps:   Reconnoitre - 00:39   Army Lists - 12:42   Favourite Armies Over 700 Points - 45:23   Credits: &nbsp...

Into the West podcast delves into the heart of Moria this week to review some of its monster profiles. Following our breakdowns of older and fouler things than orcs, we discuss what makes an army powerful at low points levels games.   Time Stamps:   The Balrog - 01:28   Dragon - 19:54   Dweller in the Dark - 50:52   Favourite Armies Under 500 Points - 1:06:17   Credits:   Music: Tavern Loop One by...

Hailing from Chicago USA, special guest Matt Cwick returns to the podcast, this time to discuss Fog of War. We follow the scenario breakdown with a debate on the named Ringwraith profiles and compare our personal rankings of the Nine, from best to worst.  Time Stamps:  Fog of War - 01:53  Army Lists - 23:30  Ranking Named Ringwraiths - 1:15:36  Credits:  Music: Tavern...

This week we are accompanied by a member of There and Back Again, A Hobbyist’s Tale podcast! Andrew joins the show in a rapid fire review of Bard the Bowman and his role in both army lists he is in. After breaking down the saviour of Lake-town, we fish through the alliance matrix for our favourite historical alliances of the game.  Time Stamps:  Andrew's Introduction - 00:37  Bard t...

So you have chosen… episode two. In this double episode, the cast reviews and compares both Saruman profiles, including a discussion on his role in his new Legendary Legion. Then, we abandon reason for madness as we break down some controversial wargear of the game, and debate whether they can be considered as viable options. Listen to the episode, alive and unspoiled!  Time Stamps:  Sar...

Into the West podcast is back with season two! On the first episode, we break down the Lords of Battle matched play scenario. In the open topic, we compare the differences between tournaments with randomized scenarios and pre-selected scenarios.  Time Stamps:  Lords of Battle - 01:16  Army Lists - 10:19  Randomized vs Pre-selected Event Packs - 54:28  Credits:  Music:...

Here at last, episode thirty! A couple months ago, we hit our 10,000 plays milestone. To celebrate, we collected all of your questions and answered them in this special Q&A episode.  Credits:  Music: Tavern Loop One by Alexander Nakarada (www.serpentsoundstudios.com) Licensed under Creative Commons BY Attribution 4.0 License https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Joined by local hobbyist Marco, we journey to the Lonely Mountain this week to review Thror and his son Thrain. In the open topic, we share a few of our favourite things about this game. Tune into episode twenty-nine!  Time Stamps:  Thror - 05:02  Thrain - 23:26  Army Lists: 31:59  Things We Like About MESBG: 1:00:45  Credits:  Music: Tavern Loop One by Alexander...

It's a Last Alliance episode at Into the West podcast, where we break down and compare two high kings of the Second Age: Elendil and Gil-Galad! After that, join us in a round table discussion on changes we'd like to see in this game.  Time Stamps:  Elendil, High King of Gondor and Arnor - 00:46  Gil-galad, High King of the Elves - 11:12  Army Lists - 25:42  Game Changes Wi...

Has Sauron returned? Matthew Hammond of The Durin Show podcast joins us on the path to Dol Guldur as we break down the Necromancer. Following this, we put together a list of things to remember when playing in a tournament. Join our discussion in episode twenty-seven!  Time Stamps:   Matthew's Introduction - 00:41   The Necromancer - 6:48   Army Lists - 23:48&nbsp...

One does not simply review two Boromir profiles in one episode! After discussing the son of Gondor and ways to write him into a list, we explore heroic action combinations. Episode twenty-six is a gift, reclaim it!   Time Stamps:   Boromir of Gondor - 00:43  Boromir, Captain of the White Tower - 13:08  Army Lists - 27:47  Heroic Action Interactions - 01:17:42  Cr...

Into the West is back with another special episode, and this time the spotlight is on the nameless and unsung heroes of the game. Tune in to find out which we picked as our favourites!   Credits:   Music: Tavern Loop One by Alexander Nakarada (www.serpentsoundstudios.com) Licensed under Creative Commons BY Attribution 4.0 License https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

It’s a double-feature at Into the West this week, where we look at two kings of Harad: Sûladan the Serpent Lord, and The Golden King of Abrâkhan. Pat Bertoli from the Portland Hobbits joins us to break down all-things Serpent Horde, and also discuss warbeast tactics. Join the stampede!   Time Stamps:   Pat's introduction - 00:41   Sûladan the Serpent Lord - 09:10&nbsp...

In this special episode of Into the West, the cast each bring a hero under 100 points and debate which one is best! Tune in to find out each of our picks, and which hero outshines the rest.  Credits:  Music: Tavern Loop One by Alexander Nakarada (www.serpentsoundstudios.com) Licensed under Creative Commons BY Attribution 4.0 License https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

We welcome Dale enthusiast Sean Rossato on Into the West this week to discuss his all-time favourite army. The cast also take this opportunity to explore the Australian scene and their competitive meta. Tune in to all this and more!  Time Stamps:    Sean's Introduction - 00:39   Garrison of Dale - 05:38    Army Lists - 31:40    Australian...

We travel to the burning villages of the Westfold this week to discuss the profiles of Dunland. Then, we attempt ranking the infantry profiles with 2 Attacks from worst to best. Swear the blood oath and join the rabble now!     Time Stamps:     Dunland - 00:31     Army of Dunland  Legendary Legion - 31:50    Army Lists...

On episode twenty of Into the West, we take a look at an elven lord famous for slaying a Balrog - Glorfindel, Lord of the West! Following that, we dive into various playstyles of the game and discuss the strengths and weaknesses of each. Join us for an epic discussion! Time Stamps: Glorfindel - 00:53 Army Lists - 14:20 Playstyles Analysis - 57:50 Credits: Music: Tavern Loop One by Alexander Nakara...

This week, we travel back 3,000 years to the crack of doom to find Isildur! After we break down the son of Elendil, join our roundtable discussion about all aspects of hosting tournaments. Cast episode nineteen into your playlist now!  Time stamps: Isildur - 0:47  Army Lists - 10:20  Building a Tournament Event Pack - 45:20  Credits:  Music: Tavern Loop One by Alexander Na...

We are joined by Roenan Satnik from the YouTube channel Erra Cuin Caladrim, to discuss the mighty Goblin King and all-things Goblin-town! Then, Roenan brings his monster-mash series experience to debate which monsters are the most brutal. Follow the chittering horde and tune into episode eighteen! Time stamps: Roenan's Introduction - 01:18 The Goblin King - 8:26 Army Lists - 24:16 Top 3 Monsters -...

The cast welcomes Chicago Hobbit League’s very own Matt Cwick to break down Radagast the Brown. Then, we discuss the process of selecting alliances when writing an army list. Hop onto the sleigh and join us in episode seventeen! Time stamps: Matt's Introduction - 00:50 Radagast the Brown - 8:07 Army Lists - 30:18 Army Bonuses & Alliances - 50:51 Credits: Music: Tavern Loop One by Alexander Nak...

In episode sixteen of Into the West, we set out to find the halflings while debating the captain of Saruman's scouts, Lurtz! Then, we fire a volley debating which bow-wielding infantry are the best in the game. It's hunt or be hunted, and it's available now!  Time Stamps:  Lurtz - 0:42  Army Lists - 11:22  Top Bow-Armed Warriors - 57:08  Credits: Music: Tavern Loop One by...

We are boarded by NOVA Open Champion, Ardacon Top 10 finisher, Bane of Tournaments... Rainier Lee! The crew analyzes Dalamyr, Fleetmaster of Umbar and all things pirates as Rainier breaks down his tournament-winning list. In our open topic, all smoke is cleared as we discuss what goes into building a competitive list. Join us for episode fifteen as the corsairs are upon us!  Time Stamps:&nbsp...

Episode fourteen is a double feature as the guys at Into the West analyze two legendary lords of Rohan, Helm Hammerhand and Eorl the Young! Then, we share our top three warrior profiles. Ride to the defense of the Westfold in episode fourteen now! Time Stamps: Eorl the Young - 00:55 Helm Hammerhand - 08:36 Army Lists - 20:40 Favourite Warrior Profiles - 59:15 Credits: Music: Tavern Loop One by Ale...

Episode thirteen is an unexpected party as the cast visit the thirteen dwarves of Thorin's Company! After breaking down the army list, we take a look at other all-hero armies of the game. Sign the contract, skip the fine print, and run off on an adventure with us in this new episode!  Time Stamps:  Thorin's Company - 00:42  Army Lists - 25:43  All-Hero Armies - 1:00:14  Cr...

Do you not know episode twelve when you see it, old man? We are back to discuss the leader of the nine, the Witch-King of Angmar! Then, we talk special strikes... Are flails overpowered? No man can stop you from listening now! Time Stamps: The Witch-King of Angmar - 00:51 Army Lists - 17:50 Ranking Special Strikes - 55:19 Credits: Music: Tavern Loop One by Alexander Nakarada (www.serpentsoundstudi...