Not Just Tactics

Send us a text Ritual flame meets hard tactics as we unpack the Fire Tongue Warriors and the Bullcroak way of war. We start with the culture that shapes every rule: a creation myth binding sea and sky, canoe-borne battles, and a code that prizes honor, warning, and measured conflict. That lens makes the army click. Fire Guardians become more than stones with a buff aura; they’re the living memory...

Send us a text What happens when you design a tournament to teach first and stress last? We walk through our blueprint for a welcoming Warmachine event: a 3x3 board, six-inch deployments, 30 points, assassination as the win condition, and no clocks. After rounds of playtesting and terrain tweaks, we landed on a format that respects time without rushing decisions, so newer players can absorb rules,...

Send us a text Plans that started as a simple creative outlet turned into a fast-growing Warmachine community, and we’re taking a breath to recap what worked, what surprised us, and what’s next. We share real wins and fun misfires from past team events, then lay out our Adepticon goals and why you’ll see us roaming in NJT shirts, dice at the ready and schedules packed. We announce a 30-point begin...

Send us a text Want a blueprint for growing a miniatures community that lasts? We sat down with Stephen to trace a path from a 1997 hobby spark to a thriving Gulf Coast Warmachine network that stretches from Pensacola to Mobile, Mississippi, Georgia, and New Orleans. The through-line is simple and powerful: shape events around people, not just pairings. That means charity brawls with heart, narrat...

Send us a text Bone charms rattle, crows gather, and an old city wakes. We head into Old Korska to unpack why Old Umbrey feels both feral and frighteningly precise: a subfaction where Zevanna Agha’s legend meets modern rifles, where corpse tokens fuel warbeasts, and where one well-marked prey target disappears under disciplined fire and sudden teeth. If you’ve ever wondered how Baba Yaga energy be...

Send us a text A fourth Juggernaut just hit the desk, the kids are calling shots at 50 points, and our paint snow turned pink after varnish… so yes, we’re juggling hobby joy, real problems, and a whole lot of Khador. We kick off with why moving from 30 to 50 points unlocks the real game: more warjacks on the table, deeper synergies, and the tension between assassination lines and objective play. T...

Send us a text A rogue with a badge isn’t supposed to be this effective. We open the case file on Allister Caine and the Hellslinger Starter Cadre.  How a rule-breaking gun mage, a rebuilt Black Thirteenth, and a purpose-built warjack named Deuce became Cygnar’s sharpest scalpel on the modern battlefield. From the stolen skyship that saved his daughter to a promotion earned by the spymaster who on...

Send us a text Enjoy A 20% discount on all purchase from: http://www. Torstenandharvestor.com Use Code: notjusttacticsholiday20 This code applies to sales thru 11/28-12/1. Some messages can’t wait for Monday. Tony sits down on Thanksgiving to share a sincere thank-you to the listeners who turned a casual creative outlet into a lively tabletop community where families, friends, and new faces feel a...

Send us a text Enjoy A 20% discount on all purchase from: http://www. Torstenandharvestor.com Use Code: notjusttacticsholiday20 This code applies to sales thru 11/28-12/1. A thriving miniatures community doesn’t appear out of thin air instead it’s built by people who share tools, swap armies, teach kids, and keep the table welcoming. That’s the heartbeat of this conversation, where we announce a n...

Send us a text A keynote that actually moves the needle deserves more than a hot take, so we sat down and unpacked every change that will shape your next army choice and your next turn. From Kithguard’s midturn ambushes and trapdoor mind games to Crucible Guard’s unshakable status pressure and doubled status damage, there’s real meta movement ahead and a big skill ceiling for players who love sequ...

Send us a text A chicken jack shouldn’t decide a heavyweight brawl—but today it did, and that surprise set the tone for a fast, funny, and insight-packed round table session. I sit down with Angus and Chris to relive a 50-point Mark IV clash, admit we forgot objectives on a four-by-six battlefield, and extract the real lessons: how the new unit movement reshapes threat ranges, why precise timing t...

Send us a text Souls, maps, and a 2 a.m. finals—this one has it all. We kick off with our leap into Crix for Mark IV and plans for a 2v2 that finally uses full objectives and scenario play, then rewind to a bleary-eyed but uplifting Worlds recap. England’s 5–0 run and Team USA’s podium weren’t just results; they were a reminder that the Warmachine community is buzzing with encouragement, humor, an...

Send us a text The Nightmare Empire doesn’t want your land. It wants your aftermath. We take you from Toruk’s centuries-long hunt for dragon heartstones to the brutal bargain that delivered Blighterghast’s heartstone and tipped the Dragon War. Along the way, we map how Cryx weaponizes time, turns necrotite into industry, and uses espionage to bend entire campaigns toward harvest. We also get pract...

Send us a text The wind turns cold, and that’s your only warning. We pull back the curtain on the Nyss—winter elves who traded the hunt for food into a hunt for purpose—and why their legend as “winter devils” still shakes supply lines and command tents across the Iron Kingdoms. From the Shard Spires to black ice shores, we trace the breakpoints: Everblight’s corruption, refugee years, the deal wit...

Send us a text A meta surprise beats the hype cycle: Khymaera tops Worlds representation while Old Umbrey lands outside the podium. We dig into 160 players factions to map the Worlds landscape.  Along the way, we zoom in on Brine Bloods with an audit of caster usage, model picks, and why Madame Moriarty quickly became an auto-include that might tempt balance updates. We also share a tight 50-point...

Send us a text Tony and Joe go over the new time release schedule, updated info on Iosan calendar, the rest of Dusk lore, and looking into potential challenges of information gathering while shouting out fan mail and comments. Enjoy A 10% discount on all purchases from: http://www. Torstenandharvester.com Use Code: notjusttactics10 Support the show Music made by Y. Will Facebook Page: https://www....

Send us a text Tony and Joe answer Tiny Pockets fan mail request by diving into the Foulblood Armada tactics and explaining some of the rules behind them, while giving the some future insight on how to expand outwards towards a more competitive playstyle.  Enjoy A 10% discount on all purchases from: http://www. Torstenandharvester.com Use Code: notjusttactics10 Support the show Music made by Y. Wi...

Send us a text Joe and Tony address fan mail and go back to the very beginnings of the elves and bring the lore to the start of the Empire of the Eternal Dusk.   Enjoy A 10% discount on all purchases from: http://www. Torstenandharvester.com Use Code: notjusttactics10 Support the show Music made by Y. Will Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61579772015913 Email us at: NotJustTa...

Send us a text Today Tony and Joe discuss interesting reveals and take aways from the Reddit AMA and how their hobby has been since the last episode along with details about a 2v2 battle. Enjoy A 10% discount on all purchases from: http://www. Torstenandharvester.com Use Code: notjusttactics10 Support the show Music made by Y. Will Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61579772015...

Send us a text In this episode of Not Just Tactics, Tony and Joe talk about the Shard Nocturnes and the models contained within.  What's cooler than mech dragons?  You'll need to listen and find out. Enjoy A 10% discount on all purchases from: http://www. Torstenandharvester.com Use Code: notjusttactics10 Support the show Music made by Y. Will Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/prof...

Send us a text Today NJT goes over the lore and tactical overview of the Foulblood Armada Command Starter.   Enjoy A 10% discount on all purchases from: http://www. Torstenandharvester.com Use Code: notjusttactics10 Support the show Music made by Y. Will Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61579772015913 Email us at: NotJustTactics@gmail.com

Send us a text On this episode of NJT, Tony and Joe discuss and recap the News Machine emails and talk about the announcement of the new starter set and what it contains while speculating the future rules on the models. Enjoy A 10% discount on all purchases from: http://www. Torstenandharvester.com Use Code: notjusttactics10 Support the show Music made by Y. Will Facebook Page: https://www.faceboo...

Send us a text Today Tony and Joe introduce themselves and discuss what is the Warmachine tabletop war game, MK4 armies, and what products to start collecting to get to the battlefield. Enjoy A 10% discount on all purchases from: http://www. Torstenandharvester.com Use Code: notjusttactics10 Support the show Music made by Y. Will Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=6157977201591...