The Lowlands Wargaming Podcast

In this emergency pod Kevin and Tim discuss the sudden FAQ and Errata changes that GW dropped this week. Quite a bit to unpack there, but we have a few unprecedented changes and nerfs. Especially Gwaihir and Crebain got the hammer.  We will also get into what this means for the current competative meta.  If you want to contact us, please send an email to lowlandswargaming@gmail.com Music used with...

In this episode Kevin and Tim discuss everything Angmar and Carn Dum. All the Angmar and Carn Dum lists, units, profiles, armies and army bonuses from the Middle Earth Strategy Battle Game. We dive into list building,  tactics and how to play with and against these lists. The lists we are discussing: - Army of Carn Dum - Buhrdur's Horde - Host of the Witch King - Shadows of Angmar - Wolf pack of A...

In this episode Kevin and Tim discuss all the Dwarven lists, units, profiles, armies and army bonuses from the Middle Earth Strategy Battle Game. We dive into list building,  tactics and how to play with and against Dwarves. The lists we are discussing: - Kingdom of Khazad Dum - Reclamation of Moria / Balin's Expedition - Army of Thror - The Iron Hills - Erebor Reclaimed - Army of Erebor   Sit bac...

We're back! After quite a long hiatus Kevin and Tim are back to podcasting. We discuss what's been going on with our lives, go over the results and games of the Nations Cup and Kevin talks about some hot gossip from a GW Underworlds tournament he's been to!    If you want to contact us, please send an email to lowlandswargaming@gmail.com Music used with permission by: Chill Astronaut

In this episode Kevin and Tim start with their army list reviews. First up are the Elven Kingdoms. We discuss Rivendell, Lothlorien, Lindon, Thranduil's Halls and more. From profiles to army lists to army bonuses.    In this episode you might experience a different audio quality than what you are used to from us. We apologise for the inconvience and will be back to our regular quality in the next...

In this episode Kevin and Tim take a break from all the new edition content and focus on a controversial topic; etiquette in wargaming. How do we all behave at the tabletop? Sportsmanship, being your own advocate, manners and rulings.    If you want to contact us, please send an email to lowlandswargaming@gmail.com Music used with permission by: Chill Astronaut

In this episode Kevin and Tim go over the new matched play guide. First we do an overview of all the changes to the 'old' scenarios and then we discuss all the 6 new scenarios.    If you want to contact us, please send an email to lowlandswargaming@gmail.com Music used with permission by: Chill Astronaut

We're back! In this episode Kevin and Tim go over all of the current Evil army lists. These include all the Legacy profiles and lists.    We give a rating on each list and the reasoning behind this rating. If you missed the previous episode, that's where we handle all the Good lists.    If you want to contact us, please send an email to lowlandswargaming@gmail.com Music used with permission by: Ch...

It's been a while, but in this episode Kevin and Tim go over all of the current Good army lists. These include all the Legacy profiles and lists.    We give a rating on each list and the reasoning behind this rating. First impressions of all the Evil lists are coming soon!   If you want to contact us, please send an email to lowlandswargaming@gmail.com Music used with permission by: Chill Astronau...

In this episode we have a very special guest from halfway over the globe. Miss Kylie from the Green Dragon Podcast is joining Kevin and Tim to discuss the current state of play of the new edition of MESBG.    We talk about the good, the bad and the very ugly. Join us in a little bit of venting, ranting and rejoicing, with a sprinkling of salt.   If you want to contact us, please send an email to l...

Small chance of success, near-certainty of death… what are we waiting for? In this episode Kevin and Tim discuss odds and how to apply them during your gaming. They talk about calculating odds on the fly, when to use them, and have lots of examples on how they can benefit you during your game!   If you want to contact us, please send an email to lowlandswargaming@gmail.com Music used with permissi...

In this episode Kevin and Tim discuss their first experiences with the new edition of MESBG. They go over the new rules as well as the profiles and army lists and give a few of their favorites, biggest misses and dislikes.     If you want to contact us, please send an email to lowlandswargaming@gmail.com Music used with permission by: Chill Astronaut

In this lengthy episode Tim and Kevin go over ALL the changes to the ruleset for the new edition of the Middle Earth Strategy Battle Game, launching december 2024.  Yes, all of them.  Check below for timestamps to certain parts of the episode. (6:11) – Basic Principles (10:32) – Priority Phase (13:24) – Move Phase (21:53) – Shoot Phase (36:48) – Fight Phase (44:04) – Courage and Intelligence (49:5...

In this emergency episode Tim and Kevin discuss the leaks of the new edition of MESBG that is coming up in two weeks. We detail a few of the leaks, what it means for the game, and mostly how we feel about them.  If you want to contact us, please send an email to lowlandswargaming@gmail.com Music used with permission by: Chill Astronaut

In this episode Tim and Kevin discuss their experiences on the recent National Dutch GT tournament, hosted by The Rotterdam White Scars.  It was also the Finale of the Dutch Middle Earth League. We do both a preview and a review of the event and discuss all of our 6 games.  If you want to contact us, please send an email to lowlandswargaming@gmail.com Music used with permission by: Chill Astronaut

In this episode Tim, Kevin and special guest Erik discuss everything concerning 3D printing in relation to wargaming. Both resin and PLA printing.  Erik is the owner of Erik's Terrain Prints . One of the biggest terrain and mini printing services in The Netherlands specialising in everything Middle Earth and MESBG related. Check out his webstore for more! If you want to contact us, please send an...

In this episode Tim and Kevin discuss the article published on WarCom yesterday concerning all the models that were going to Legacy in the new edition. If you want to contact us, please send an email to lowlandswargaming@gmail.com Music used with permission by: Chill Astronaut

In this episode Tim and Kevin discuss everything related to scenery and gaming boards. An essential (though sometimes overlooked) part in our wargaming hobby. What makes for good scenery? How to setup a balanced gaming board? How to craft your own? Kevin and Tim talk about it at length in this podcast. If you want to contact us, please send an email to lowlandswargaming@gmail.com Music used with p...

In this episode Tim, Kevin and special guest Larry discuss MESBG in a competitive setting. Larry is a seasoned tournament player and regularly wins podium spots. Together we talk about how to approach the game from a competitive sense. How to approach tournaments, what to consider and give more than a few tips and tricks.  If you want to contact us, please send an email to lowlandswargaming@gmail....

In this episode Tim and Kevin discuss the new Rise of Angmar supplement and models. We take a deep dive into the models stat line, the new legendary legions, and even the pricepoint of the new models.  If you want to contact us, please send an email to lowlandswargaming@gmail.com Music used with permission by: Chill Astronaut

In this episode Tim and Kevin discuss their expectations and experiences for the Belfast GT we visited back in July. We do both a preview and review of the event, and also cover a submitted army list, and go over some news and updates for the latest supplement and ruleset annoucement.  We apologise for the bad audio quality on Kevin's end in the second half of the podcast. We will make sure to avo...

In this emergency podcast, Tim (all the way from Ardacon) and Kevin are talking about the big announcements GW made yesterday for the new version and ruleset of the game. Alongside all the new models that have been announced and the hype surrounding them. If you want to contact us, please send an email to lowlandswargaming@gmail.com Music used with permission by: Chill Astronaut

Tim, Kevin and special guest Thijs, from The Rotterdam White Scars, talk about everything to do with the Dutch MESBG tournament scene, it's history and future, organising tournaments and the current Meta.  Always wanted to know more about wargaming in The Netherlands? This is the episode for you!   If you want to contact us, please send an email to lowlandswargaming@gmail.com Music used with permi...

Tim and Kevin talk about everything to do with building and fielding an army, and close off discussing some lists from both local and international players.  If you want to contact us, please send an email to lowlandswargaming@gmail.com   Music used with permission by: Chill Astronaut

Tim and Kevin talk about this new Dutch podcast. Why it was launched, what we hope to add to the current MESBG podcasts. An introduction to your hosts and a (sort of) introduction to Middle-Earth Strategy Battle Game.