In this episode, we sit down with Kyle from Arcane Precision, https://more-than-dice.com/arcane-precision, the Warmachine focused podcast dedicated to rebuilding and strengthening the community around the game we love. Kyle shares his journey from early tabletop wargaming through Mark II, III, and into the evolving landscape of Mark IV, and how Arcane Precision grew out of a desire to reconnect players and foster a healthier, more welcoming scene.

We dig into accessible entry points like Command Starters, the sweet spot of 30–50 point games, and why Warmachine remains one of the most tactically rewarding systems out there. The conversation also covers rebuilding local metas, welcoming returning players, and balancing competitive play with casual fun.

Kyle also breaks down Food Machine, a charity-driven Warmachine event that turns friendly “cheating” into real-world impact, raising money for local food banks while keeping the game lighthearted and inclusive. From community and rules bloat to painted armies, content creation goals, and stompy robots, this episode is all about why Warmachine still matters. Tell us how your community is bringing it back and how your doing it.

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Join Tony, Chris, and Angus as they recap their latest tournament adventures, celebrate Tommy's best sportsman win and Angus's epic display board, and dive into the brand new Warmachine rules update with their top three and bottom three changes! From discussing their top picks and biggest concerns about the changes, to planning their two-player tournament shenanigans at the upcoming convention, the crew keeps it real about what's working (and what's not) in their favorite tabletop game.

Plus: broken egg product reviews, token talk, and why Team NJT Concrete Shoes might be the funniest (and worst) tournament team ever assembled. Whether you're a seasoned player or just curious about tabletop gaming, this episode delivers laughs, strategy, and plenty of community spirit!

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What happens when two sharp teen players enter a table full of veterans armed with Sorscha tech, Cygnar gunlines, and a stack of house lore? You get a fast, funny, and surprisingly deep look at how new competitors learn, adapt, and fall in love with Warmachine by one painted model and hard lesson at a time.

We kick off with honest hobby talk: painting sprints that could churn out a hundred points in days, the pride of showing up with finished models, and the real-world hurdles of priming in cold weather. From there, we dive into list building for a 30-point, beginner-friendly event and why a warjack, unit, and solo requirement nudges better fundamentals, and how veterans can set the tone by avoiding oppressive combos. The teens explain what hooks them: flexible lists, a user-friendly app, and a community that teaches rather than gatekeeps.

Favorite casters and feats take center stage, like Deneghra’s control tricks, Dekathus’s soul-fueled focus spikes, and Mortenebra Perfected’s resurrection debates all while we run the numbers on Deathjack durability, charge math, and when to boost. The bigger lesson: play peers to build confidence, play veterans to stress-test, then iterate fast. Losses become data, and the next game is always the best game.

If you care about Warmachine growth, youth mentorship, or just tighter games, this conversation is a blueprint: keep reps frequent, feedback specific, and the table welcoming. Hit play, then tell us your scariest caster, your go-to beginner tip, and whether painted pride or raw reps come first for you. Subscribe, share with your local meta, and leave a review to help more players find their way to the table.

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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 of a village. War dances aren’t just noise; they’re psychological warfare that sets tempo before dice ever roll.

From there we move piece by piece through the models changing our lists. Bagadibawm rewards bold positioning, stacking free animi with a localized damage boost that turns continuous fire into a win condition. Vorogger is the sleeper beast: Drag to isolate, Impervious Flesh to shrug chip damage, and Flaming Fists to push damage over the line. Mawga’Bawza steals scenes as a soul-denying conductor who nudges charges and cleanses threats; as a solo she’s potent, and we make the case for a future warlock incarnation. Firespitters deliver range 10 pressure that scales with proximity, while Spirit Shamans provide the anti-magic toolkit that some lists need, while Hexbolt is used to shut down special actions and mage static to tax enemy casters when it matters most.

We also talk real table results. How do you choreograph overlapping auras so continuous fire actually swings the attrition curve? When is Shield Wall worth the tempo hit? Where does a second Vorogger add value, and where does it crowd your plan? Expect honest takes on feats that feel off-theme yet powerful, and guidance on scenario play where Bullcroaks excel by controlling space rather than chasing kills. Plus, hobby wins and paint tips: test masks, heat-weathered effects, and using concept art as a reliable guide to get a 50-point force game-ready without getting stuck.

If you’re into Warmachine strategy, faction lore that matters, and practical list building you can use tonight, this one’s for you. Hit play, subscribe for more deep dives, and tell us your favorite Bullcroak synergy or rule that surprised you and what should we test next?

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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, measure cleanly, and still feel the thrill of a decisive assassination run.

We also get candid about list building and restraint. Angus flirts with Crucible Guard combos that layer oil, fire, and boosted damage, while Chris dusts off Menoth with Kreoss, Exemplars, and Cinerators. We weigh power against teaching and how to bring sharp tools but use them to explain lines of play rather than table a newcomer by turn two. Along the way, we talk model choices, why the Retaliator sometimes beats Apollo, and what makes 30-point lists sing on a smaller battlefield.

Lore fans won’t be left out. Our reactions to Craghorn’s story highlight how narrative shapes the factions we love and the armies we paint. Trollkin prejudice, tough choices, and a mercenary path add grit to gameplay, pushing us to build events where theme and mechanics meet. That energy flows into our community push: we’ve opened Discord with regional channels, refreshed our Facebook and Instagram, and started experimenting with recorded games and potential VOD access.

Behind the scenes, we hit download milestones and share a transparent plan to stay ad-free. A “buy me a coffee” link and possible Patreon tiers could fund better audio equipment, video content, and various other things without interrupting your feed. If you want a kinder on-ramp that still brings the heat, join us: find a practice game on Discord, send us your list ideas, and help shape the next event. If you enjoy the show, subscribe, leave a five-star review, and tell us what perks you’d want to see next.

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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 beginner-friendly tournament at Second City Games in Highland Park with a clean format that mirrors command starter builds. Expect coaching, list help via Longshanks, and spare painted armies available so newer players can jump in. We also spotlight Kithguard preorders, including practical assembly notes for complex kits, and a listener discount to make starting or expanding an army easier.

There’s heart here too. A listener’s message about loss prompts a candid story about how tabletop gaming can anchor you through grief. Between laughs about juggernaut lists and midnight group chats, we talk about why games matter: structure, friends, and small wins that stack into something bigger. From there we dig into the January rules update saying goodbye to the spell rack, clearer caster identity, likely shifts in lethality and what that means for list diversity, tournament clocks, and on-table decisions for both veterans and newcomers.

We’re exploring recorded games, possible streaming from the shop’s feature table, and maybe even an Iron Kingdoms RPG series if enough of you want it. If you’re excited about Warmachine, curious about the new rules, or looking for a community that will help you get your models built and on the table, you’re in the right place. Subscribe, share with a friend who needs a game night, and leave a review with what you want us to stream or cover next.

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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, narrative arcs that welcome casual players, and store partnerships that prioritize space, schedule, and support.

We trade notes on beginner on-ramps that actually work, like choosing starter forces with fewer layered rules and designing teaching nights that reward curiosity over perfection. Stephen shares how moderating the Warmachine & Hordes Beginners group informed a “first-contact” ethos: greet with a smile, answer plainly, and make space for new voices. We also explore how online content is fueling growth again, with fresh channels breaking down fundamentals, list-building, and lore without the gatekeeping vibe that scares people away.

Of course, we nerd out on models. The Kithguard trolls have us buzzing about ambush mechanics, kit-bashed aesthetics, and a reimagined gargantuan that looks ready to stomp into stories and tournaments alike. We weigh in on starter boxes like why Frozen and Forgotten lands so well and how to connect paint nights to play nights by looping in school art clubs and youth gamers. The goal isn’t a perfect meta. It’s a ladder anyone can climb: show up, play, learn three things, and come back next month.

Whether you’re rebuilding a scene or just getting your first 30 points on the table, this conversation offers practical steps, honest encouragement, and a reminder that the next champion might start with a borrowed army and a warm welcome. If this resonated, subscribe, share with your playgroup, and leave a review with the one idea you’ll try in your local community.

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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 becomes a tournament plan, this is the map.

We start with the fault lines in Kador’s history—Kardovic’s unification, Umbra’s resentment, and the Old Witch’s long game—then track Bohdan Lesnoi from Greylord infiltrator to architect of Umbreys resurgence. His Bird’s Eye vision and control range set the board, while Strix delivers reactive movement and post-roll boosts that clean up variance. Vorony, the not-so-inconspicuous crow, anchors a corpse economy: absorbing hits with Ancient Shroud, hoarding tokens, and shuttling them to primevals for grievous wounds and charge efficiency. The Witchmarked Totem pressures space with permanent armor debuffs, making every shot and swing hit harder.

We dive into the Chosen of the Witch and the debate between lore fit and raw utility, then show how Galena’s prey engine brings it all together—stacking terrain, curses, and marksmanship to erase priority pieces. On the heavier side, Gorgers become modular answers: pick heads for control or burst, choose Cat-O-Spine Tails to shred screens or Primal Club to break anchors, and use sprays and clouds to punish clumps. If you prefer finesse over brute force, Resnikova seeds forests and turns line-of-sight into a weapon, inviting beasts to strike from cover and fade.

Looking to demo Old Umbrey? We share proxy-friendly tips to protect fragile models and keep games flowing, plus magnetizing advice to future-proof your kits as point costs and rules evolve. Whether you come for the lore or the list tech, Old Umbrey rewards players who like layered decisions—resource routing, terrain shaping, and surgical violence. If this unlocked new ideas or got you hyped to build Umbrey, tap follow, share with a friend who loves Kador deep cuts, and drop a review with the one model you’d field first.

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