What’s Happening in 40k

In today's episode we present the first of what we hope will be a regular segment focusing on the UK Meta and looking at the stats from the weekend's tournaments, and season faction stats to date! LEEDS : Tickets to the U.K's first super-major of 10th are still available, the event is in just 2 weeks so get your ticket now to avoid missing out : https://www.uktc.events/shop DID YOU KNOW ? The LGT...

Podcast Episode 29 is now out (links below) - In today's episode we present the awards for the King of 9th as well as talking about what we have in store for the future of the podcast. There is also some interesting announcements regarding upcoming events. Tickets to the U.K's first super-major of 10th are still available, the event is in just 2 weeks so get your ticket now to avoid missing out :...

Podcast Episode 28 is now out (links below) - In today's episode we do a deep dive on the King of 9th faction rankings and discuss out plans for the awards ceremony.    There's still time to boost your ranking with tickets to the massive Birmingham Team Tournament and at the Bristol Super-Major, which will likely be the last Super-Major of 9th edition, in the world! Tickets are available here http...

Podcast Episode 27 is now out (links below) - In today's episode we break some UKTC news.    Tickets to the massive Birmingham Team Tournament can be purchased here: https://www.warhammer-tournaments.com/shop   Plus there's still time to build your King of 9th ranking at both the Birmingham Teams Tournament and the Bristol Super-Major, which will likely be the last Super-Major of 9th edition, in t...

Podcast Episode 26 is now out (links below) - In today's episode Bets On is Back as we go through the odds for out top 13+1 for the LDN Open this weekend. There are is also some interesting gossip around players changing teams and other new signings. Tickets to our next event the LDN OPEN are going to launch very soon. So make sure you are following on our Facebook and our newsletter for when thos...

Podcast Episode 25 is now out (links below) - In today's episode we try an new segment in which we give and update on all things UKTC Rankings. Please provide your feedback on the episode by emailing us at warhammertournaments@gmail.com Tickets to our next event the LDN OPEN are running out and the event is in just 2 weeks. Get yours now from www. Warhammer-Tournaments.com/shop and we'll see you o...

Podcast Episode 24 is now out (links below) - In today's episode we hear the story of Ushoton in what is an experimental episode. Please provide your feedback on the episode by emailing us at warhammertournaments@gmail.com TICKETS to the LEEDS Super-Major launched on last week and over 100 went on launch day! If past trends are anything to go by, this will likely be the FIRST SUPER MAJOR of 10th E...

Podcast Episode 23 is now out (links below) - In today's episode we talk with Kyle Grundy about how to finish your game of 40k on time, every time. Today's episode is a bit of an experiment where we try to put some context behind the UKTC policies on time keeping. It's a PSA for all those that don't read the pack and we hope you all find it useful. Let us know if you want more content like this or...

Podcast Episode 22 is now out (links below) - In today's episode we are once again joined by Mani Cheema, who won the Manchester Super-Major with his Dark Angels. We put a different twist on today's episode and ask Mani how to beat Dark Angels with: Guard, Necrons, Daemons and T'au (the factions he played against. As well as finding out: is there a counter to the DA list he's currently playing? (h...

Podcast Episode 21 is now out (links below) - In today's episode we are once again joined by Vik Vijay, who went 5-0 with Space Elves at the Manchester Super-Major in a meta filled with OOLOS shooting. We speak about how to survive and thrive no matter what faction you play when the meta is stacked against you. Vik gives some generalizable advice for teching into marines at the moment and gives hi...

In today's episode we are once again joined by Innes Wilson, straight off the back of his 3rd place at the Manchester Super-Major.   We speak about the meta right now and what the influx of strong no-LOS shooting means for the meta and how long he thinks it's here for.   We also discus counters such as Guard and approaches anyone can incorporate into their list to counter the counter.

Podcast Episode 19 is now out (links below) - In  today's episodes we speak to Steven Box of Vanguard Tactics about is work in the coaching space, the future of 40k and what 10th edition means for VT as well as announce the LGT / VT workshop. Tickets to which launch next week! DID YOU KNOW ? Yesterday we launched The King of 9th, a ranking circuit which compiles all the results from our events thr...

In today's episode we speak with Ben Jones of Vanguard Tactics about the coming Manchester Super-Major and how he feels he chances are for going 5-0 like he has done so many times before. If you're an elf or play against them regularly, here's one for you.    

Podcast Episode 18 is now out (links below) - In the second of today's episodes we speak about the launch of 10th Edition and discuss how these changes are going to impact the UKTC events scene. In particular we launch: The King of 9th, a ranking circuit which compiles all the results from our events throughout 9th edition, bot in total and at the faction level. Check out the episode to find out m...

Podcast Episode 17 is now out (links below) - In the first of today's episodes we speak about the launch of 10th Edition and provide a quick an concise summary of all the announced rules and discuss what can be inferred from these. TICKETS to the LEEDS Super-Major launch this Friday at 2pm from www. Warhammer-Tournaments.com/shop so if you missed out on the sold out Manchester, Southampton and ITT...

In today's episode we talk to Alex Petford from Dice Down. He speaks on the types of thought processes he goes through when building on a core list idea.   How you can experiment on off meta ideas, learn from outside your regular gaming circle and what does GPT-4 think of Mike Porter's jump to Dark Angels?

In today's episode we bring our most popular segment of the show so far back for the Manchester Super Major.   Professional book maker big G is back to give us the betting odds for the top 12 favourites at the Manchester Super Major this weekend.    TICKETS to the LEEDS Super-Major launch this Friday at 2pm from www. Warhammer-Tournaments.com/shop so if you missed out on the sold out Manchester, S...

In today's episode we speak with Nathan Whitbread. Nathan had a fantastic 2021/2022 UKTC season when finally stopped meta chasing and made it through to the final cut at 4 of our super-majors. We talk about how to come back from a nerf or hard loss with grace and Nathan's hopes and dreams for the next season.

In today's episode we talk with Jay Middlecote of Mohawk Miniatures. Jay is a full time painter and content creator and former champion of the inaugural Beyond Battle Ready invitational. Our invitational event for the best painters on the UKTC scene. We discuss innovations in painting technologies, methodologies and other-ologies. As well what it's like to try and get the Art of War house to start...

In today's episode we talk with returning guest Mani Chema off the back of his loss in the in finals this weekend at the Southampton Super Major.   We cover how to think more generally about list optimization. What to do when you adjust a list but perform worse, and how to think about a big loss when you've got another event to go get ready for.

In today's episode we speak with Kalvin Kirchbaumer about the differences in the meta and statistics between the USA and UK using the recent results from the biggest event of the weekend, our Southampton Super-Major and the second biggest event, the Rocky Mountain Open.   We also discuss where we thing Arks of Omen is heading by taking a broader view of the stats across the season so far.

In today's episode we speak with David Gaylard about his win at this weekend's biggest 40k event: The Southampton Super Major.   We touch on his Imperial Guard list, his transition from Nids, through Daemons to IG.   We find out if all you need is reps or if quality of practice matters more to winning in 40k and discuss his plans for the future in competitive 40k.

In today's episode we speak with Innes Wilson about the future of 40k as data becomes a more influential aspect of 40k's game design and what this means for changes in the game going forward.   We also discuss Innes' story, growing up in the 40k scene a how he navigated a changing role from junior player, to community leader and now content creator.

In today's episode we speak with Brian Seipp about his journey from the states to Scotland and getting involved in competitive 40k in foreign lands.   We talk about differences in play styles, how to find games and tournaments in new locations and his recent experience of joining Dice Down.

In today's episode we speak with Kyle Grundy a T'au faction specialist.    Our conversation is themed around the changing landscape in competitive 40k in which constant changes to the game and uncertainty are the new norm.    In this rules environment and unsolved meta, the ability to adapt is a critical skill for success in 40k and Kyle draws on his experience as a T'au player to speak with autho...