Into the West

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...

Into the West Podcast answers when called upon with our latest installment! Joined by local hobbyist Max Manley, the cast delves into the pride of Dol Amroth himself, Prince Imrahil, followed by a breakdown of various banners in the game. Ride into battle under the silver swan in episode eleven!  Time Stamps:  Prince Imrahil - 03:14  Army Lists - 10:23 Banners of Middle-earth - 54:2...

Episode ten of Into the West is sure to toss you directly into the deep end! Yong-Duke Kim, aka DrumsInTheDeep, is here to discuss the ferocious Watcher in the Water, and all things Moria! He'll also recap an escalation tournament he played in. Finally, the cast will discuss the uses of underpowered warriors in competitive play!  Time Stamps:  Yong-Duke's Introduction - 01:11  The W...

Tell me, where is episode nine? For I much desire to listen to it! The latest episode evaluates Celeborn, Lórien's own Lord of the West! Then, the cast discuss their ranking of the game's heroic actions. Time Stamps: Celeborn - 00:40 Army Lists - 12:03 Ranking Heroic Actions - 48:24 Credits: Music: Tavern Loop One by Alexander Nakarada (www.serpentsoundstudios.com) Licensed under Creative Commons...

Episode eight of Into the West presents an opportunity for the cast to show their quality while discussing Faramir, Captain of Gondor! Following that, the guys discuss their favourite and least favourite matched play scenarios.  Time Stamps: Trivia - 00:43 Faramir - 06:24 Army Lists - 15:01 Favourite Matched Play Scenarios - 53:02 Credits: Music: Tavern Loop One by Alexander Nakarada (www.ser...

Episode seven welcomes Mitchell Hammond, of The Durin Show, as our premiere guest! The cast picks Mitchell's brain about the powerful Amdûr, Lord of Blades, and all things Easterlings. Plus, the group reminisces about some of their favourite tournaments.  While you're listening, we want to hear what makes a tournament memorable for you. Head over to our Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/...

Episode six is never late, nor is it early. It arrives precisely when it means to! Between the variety of spellcasting abilities and mount options, there's a lot going on with Gandalf the Grey. Ian also gives a recap of a small, outdoors tournament he attended, the first in an age! Finally, we discuss the differences between LotR and The Hobbit factions, and whether "power creep" is real. All the...

One does not simply review a new supplement! Into the West episode five promises to be a journey of its own as the cast go in-depth into the new profiles, along with the Legendary Legions from Quest of the Ringbearer. Which new additions will be deemed a new power rising in Middle-earth and which deserve nothing other than to be tossed into the fires from whence they came? The adventure is availab...

They have a cave troll! Episode four barges onto the scene today with a focus on a formidable subterranean beast and we hope you're all ready for the ton of content that we're going to hurl at you! The guys have their hands full looking at trolls in both Moria and Angmar! Then, summer might be over, but our hot takes continue, as the cast discuss their picks for overrated heroes!   Time...

...and my axe! In episode three we tackle the Gimli profile, and discuss the benefits and drawbacks of tossing him into an army list. We also give our thoughts on the August 2020 FAQ, and finish the episode with a look at some hero synergies of the game.  Time Stamps:  August 2020 FAQ - 00:56  Gimli - 12:06 Army Lists - 19:09  Hero Combinations - 48:49  Credits:  Musi...

We take a close look at Gothmog, and various ways of incorporating him into army lists. Following that, we shout out some heroes that are often overlooked, and discuss their viability within the army.  Time Stamps:  Gothmog - 1:07  Army Lists - 18:51  Underrated Heroes - 57:38  Credits: Music: Tavern Loop One by Alexander Nakarada (www.serpentsoundstudios.com) Licensed und...

Meet the podcast! In the first episode, we discuss the Thranduil profile and the different ways to write him into an army list. We also look back on the best moments from NOVA Open 2019.  Time Stamps: Introductions - 1:40  Thranduil - 9:41 Army Lists - 19:01 Reminiscing NOVA Open 2019 - 53:00 Credits: Music: Tavern Loop One by Alexander Nakarada (www.serpentsoundstudios.com) Licensed und...