The Markov Dossier

In this episode Scott and Sam discuss their recent game of Wild West Exodus. Aptly named showdown at the Hell No Coral as we play the Lawmen against the Hex. Is Wyatt Earp Overpowered? Can a giant Mole Man eat a Sheriff Whole? Did you bring a towel? Why is that Whale in the sky? If you understood the last two questions and their significance to the episode you win. Don’t forget to check out our me...

In this episode Scott and Sam talk about their mild east expedition over to Horndon in Essex home of Warcradle studios. They talk about all things Warcradle about their new base of operations, Dystopian Wars, Armoured Clash, Lost World Exodus and last, but by no means least the new edition of Wild West Exodus! We also discuss the exhilarating new choose your own adventure novel Valiant! Yes we say...

In this episode we were given the opportunity to speak to Matthew Carter and James Hewitt about the new edition of Dystopian Wars. We talk design philosophy, Mechanical overhauls and all things in between. We also do a small Q&A from our community Facebook post. Don’t forget to check out the Warcradle blogs for more information - https://blog.warcradle.com/ Also if you want to ask any follow u...

In this episode It’s May in July again as we chat with the wonderful folks from Wisconsin Wakefield, Calvin and this year's winner Richard. We talk about organising the event and how it went for everyone and Richard breaks down his game and list. We only get sidetracked occasionally and get some big news for the next North American event! Don’t forget to check out our merch store here as well;...

In this episode Scott and Sam chat with Warcradle studios Matthew Carter and James Hewitt about the first Global update for Armoured Clash. We talk Planes, trains and automata and get a peek behind the curtain at some of the thinking behind the updates and how often to expect them. We also talk a little about the design philosophies for the four released factions for AC at this time and some inter...

In this episode Scott and Sam discuss their recent larger scale battle of Armoured Clash. We go over our pro tips, our MVPs for the game and our least favourite thing to face off against. We also talk about what we have coming up hobby wise. We also talk about the Pre-orders for January. Note: This was recorded prior to the Enlightened pre-orders in February, but after we recorded our Markov uncla...

In this episode Scott and Sam discuss another venture to Nottingham to attend a Warcradle Play testing event, this time for the Enlightened. In our first episode of Markov unclassified we can talk more openly about the miniatures we saw, although we still can't talk much about the rules at all. We also talk about hobby plans as we close out 2024. Don’t forget to check out our merch store here as w...

In this episode Scott and Sam discuss a recent venture to Nottingham to attend a Warcradle Play testing event. We talk loosely about our thoughts on our first game together, but not too much about what we were playtesting as we are sworn to secrecy. We talk about the event itself and our experience of it. We also dive into the deep blue waters of the Union releases for November as well. Don’t forg...

In this episode Scott and Sam discuss their venture back out to the Old West. We discuss the custom scenario Sam designed to fit around the Doctor's Office and how the game went. We also go into all the goodies coming out for Armoured Clash in September. We also need a name for the Lower Eldon Pub so drop us your suggestions in the comments and the best one will be the name of our pub for the batt...

In this episode Sam talks with the Wisconsin League organizers Calvin and Wakefield along with tournament winner the Kaiser Richard about the tournament. They go through the planning that began after last year's event up until the post event thoughts. There is also discussion around Mayval 2025 and how the Iron skies can be adjusted to still be powerful without feeling insurmountable. We also...

In this episode Sam talks to Scott about 2024's UK games Expo. The main discussion is all around Armoured Clash the upcoming game from Warcradle Studios. We talk Minis, rules, the demo game and everything in between. Are you excited for AC? If so let us know what faction you will be picking up. Don’t forget to check out our merch store here as well; https://the-markov-dossier.myspreadshop.co.u...

In this episode Sam & Scott chat with Mad Admiral Calvin about all things Mayval 2024. From how to enter to where the world championship will be held. We also do our long promised community spotlight chat with him where we talk about games, hobby, snacks and all the things in between. Let us know what you think and who else you would like us to talk to in the future. Don’t forget to check out...

In this episode Sam & Scott talk about their recent Union Vs. Sultanate Fortune & Glory battle. We go over the boxed set how well it went together painting and playing with the contents of the box. They also go over the information that has been released around Armoured Clash. They also pull into speculation station and talk about everything they hope to see for Armoured Clash in the futur...

In this episode Sam & Scott once again get to sit down with Stuart and Chris from Warcradle studios in an exclusive interview to discuss the new Fortune & Glory boxed set for Dystopian Wars. We also talk about the future of Dystopian Wars and other aspects of the game. They also talk a little about November's revealed releases for Dystopian Wars as well. Don’t forget to check out our m...

In this episode Sam & Scott discuss their recent Dystopian Wars game. The game was mainly focused on short range squadron heavy lists with an aim to misbehave. Was it too much or was it just about right? They also briefly discuss the inclusion of patrons into their fleets and thoughts on those. In the news we briefly discuss what was released in July and August as well as the upcoming Septembe...

In this episode Sam & Scott talk to Richard and the Mad Admiral Calvin about the May Val Supremacy 2023 Dystopian Wars tournament. We talk about the large Wisconsin Admiralty and the tournament from conception to execution, spray cheese and all the bits in between. In the news we briefly discuss what was released in April and May as well as the upcoming June releases as well. We also talk abou...

In this episode Sam & Scott talk to Koen Cambre and the Mad Admiral Calvin about the community and our picks for the best of 2022 ( yes we know it's April 2023, better late than never). We talk snow, segways and super cool minis amongst other things and an exclusive from Calvin. In the news we discuss what was released in March as well as a couple of tidbits from Warcradle that drop last m...

In this episode Sam & Scott go over some more balanced build suggestions for the further 4 Starter set releases for Dystopian Wars. We try and do builds that work for just shy of 1000 points for each box and still keep within the current fleet build rules. In the News we discuss all the releases for February for Dystopian Wars. We also discuss some little teasers we have had for both Dystopian...

In this episode Sam & Scott go over some balanced build suggestions for the upcoming Starter set releases for Dystopian Wars. We try and do builds that work for just shy of 1000 points for each box and still keep within the current fleet build rules. In the News we discuss all the releases for January for Dystopian Wars and the Warcradle Scenics as well. Don’t forget to check out our merch sto...

In this episode Sam & Scott chat with Sarah Cawkwell about her upcoming Dystopian Age novel Lazarus. We discuss spoiler free content of the book and its antagonists, protagonists and setting. We also talk around the process of writing it, if there are any plans for the future and of course Doc Holiday. In the News we discuss all the releases for November for Dystopian Wars and the Warcradle Sc...

In this episode Sam & Scott get to sit down with Stuart and Chris from Warcradle studios in an exclusive interview to discuss the new Sturginium Skies boxed set for Dystopian Wars. We also talk about the future of Dystopian Wars and other aspects of the game. They also talk a little about Sturginium Skies in October's revealed releases for Dystopian Wars as well as the Empire release that...

In this episode Sam & Scott go over what the most balanced way to build the Showdown at Retribution set for Wild West Exodus. They then go over how they would expand from that box to both the 125 points level and the 150 points level for both the Enlightened & Union factions. They also go through Septembers revealed releases for Dystopian Wars for the Enlightened & Commonwealth. They a...

In this episode Sam & Scott discuss their recent grudge match game of Wild West Exodus of Wyatt Earp Vs. Rango (Viridian Alpha). They also go through July & Augusts revealed releases as well as some juicy bits of news from around the web for Dystopian Wars and Escape from Tunguska. Don’t forget to check out our merch store here as well; https://the-markov-dossier.myspreadshop.co.uk/  Intro...

In this episode Sam & Scott discuss their recent game of Dystopian Wars including everyone’s favourite giant robots the Hochmiester. They also go through Junes revealed releases as well as the newly created concept art albums for all 4 of the current Dystopian Age games, as well as picking out some of tidbits from Chris’s UK games expo with On Tabletop. Don’t forget to check out our merch stor...

In this episode Scott & Sam discuss the 150 Hex Vs. Enligtened game they had. They also discuss whether 150 points games and how they felt about it. They also discuss the May pre-orders of the Union support squadrons, Murmansk fleet box and Anatolia fleet for Dystopian Wars as well as the Cerulean infiltrators for Wild West Exodus. Finally they also discuss the teased tribal alliance artwork shown...