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Welcome to the Vanguard Tactics Podcast!
This is a podcast dedicated to the Warhammer 40,000 tabletop wargame, where we analyse the rules, new releases for the game, the competitive meta and develop strategies to help you become a more successful competitive 40K player.
Our founder is Stephen Box, a former professional bodybuilder, model, and fitness coach who has made it is personal mission to raise the standard of the game both on and off the table-top. Stephen's focus both here and in his 40K coaching career, the Vanguard Tactics Academy, he emphasizes sportsmanship and fair play above winning at all costs.
Your host is Dave Kolmel, a combat veteran turned lawyer who has had a passion for the game of 40K since 1995. Dave loves every aspect of the hobby, and loves talking about it with Stephen and the show's various guests, encouraging and spreading Stephen's motto of sportsmanship and fair play both on the podcast and at tournaments.
Come join us to learn about Warhammer 40,000, how to be a better player and opponent at the tabletop, and how to get the most out of this amazing hobby.
This is a podcast dedicated to the Warhammer 40,000 tabletop wargame, where we analyse the rules, new releases for the game, the competitive meta and develop strategies to help you become a more successful competitive 40K player.
Our founder is Stephen Box, a former professional bodybuilder, model, and fitness coach who has made it is personal mission to raise the standard of the game both on and off the table-top. Stephen's focus both here and in his 40K coaching career, the Vanguard Tactics Academy, he emphasizes sportsmanship and fair play above winning at all costs.
Your host is Dave Kolmel, a combat veteran turned lawyer who has had a passion for the game of 40K since 1995. Dave loves every aspect of the hobby, and loves talking about it with Stephen and the show's various guests, encouraging and spreading Stephen's motto of sportsmanship and fair play both on the podcast and at tournaments.
Come join us to learn about Warhammer 40,000, how to be a better player and opponent at the tabletop, and how to get the most out of this amazing hobby.
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1Stephen and Dave walk through the steps of breaking down a codex to help figure out where to begin, as Stephen begins his journey back to the Sisters of Battle. #AdeptaSororitas
In this episode, Stephen and Dave talk about starting a new faction, the process of digging into a new Codex or Index and deciding where to start, how to put together your first test list for that faction, and other considerations. Whether you're a veteran to the hobby or a brand new player curious about where to begin, you won't want to miss this episode!
Stephen and Dave discuss the new Codex: Tau Empire for Warhammer 40K, including the new detachment rules, enhancements, stratagems, and the biggest changes to unit datasheets.
In this episode, Dave talks with LVO winner and Vanguard Tactics coach Matt Lorah about Matt's games at the Las Vegas Open 2024, dropping Monoliths into people's backyards, and his love of pancakes.
Steve and Dave sit down to talk about how to be a good opponent at the table, whether you're in a competitive or more casual tabletop game environment and signs of someone who is not being a good opponent. #Warhammer40K #Warhammer #GamesWorkshop #Gaming #TabletopWargames #TabletopGames #VanguardTactics
Dave is joined by special guest Adam Camilleri (from "Forge the Narrative" and "That Old World Charm" podcasts) to talk about the fate of the Unforgiven in their new 10th Edition Codex. (Note: Sorry for the delay on this one! LVO and work slowed me down from uploading! - DK) #AdWIP #40K #WarhammerCommunity
Steve is back to talk with Dave about recent past events, preparations for the Frontline Gaming Las Vegas Open 2024 Warhammer 40K Champs event, and listener questions from the Community Facebook page answered!
Jake Harding returns to the show to talk with Dave about the changes to the Leagues of Votann after the September 2023 Balance Dataslate and points changes, and their recent meteoric rise from Zero to Meta Hero in competitive standings.
Dave and Michael Costello review the detachments and key units in the new Codex Necrons for 10th Edition Warhammer 40,000.
The Handsomest Man in 40K, Jake Harding, is back to talk with Dave about the "good guy" half (or... at least the pro-Imperium half) of the recent double robot Codex drop from Games Workshop for Warhammer 40,000.
The Warmistress herself, Ms. Tanya Gates (@the.warmistress), joins Dave to talk about how she got into our hobby, her love of both 40K and AOS, internet trolls, and the fact that she still hasn't been harassed in person at events or game stores about being a woman playing 40K. #warhammer40K #warhammer #women #nerds #nerdlife #womeninwarhammer #New40K #Leviathan #GamesWorkshop
Dave talks with Instagram creator, 40K Competitive Player, Tyranid fan and future mom, Ms. Kerry Liddell (aka. @k.legss) about her history with and love of our hobby, as well as her invention of the "game-cation" - travel for the purposes of escape and gaming! Please check out @k.legss on Instagram to see Kerry's amazing Tyranids and other painting creations!
In this episode, Dave talks with Israel "Izzy" Sanchez about the forces of the Greater Good in Warhammer 40K, the Tau Empire! They discuss the army rule, the detachment rule for the Kauyon Detachment, and each of the datasheets, enhancements, and stratagems.
The Lord of Baal, Jord Checkly, is back on the show to talk about how his LGT Blood Angel list - that went 4-1 that weekend - could and will change with the new Space Marine Codex that just dropped this past weekend. #Warhammer40K #New40K #Leviathan
Stephen and Dave talk an overview of the new detachments in the new 10th Edition Codex Space Marines.
Jord is back to talk with Dave about the shining knights of the grimdark future: the Grey Knights. The guys talk about the entire 10th Edition Index, how to play with them or how to play against them.
Dave chats with VT Coach Matt Lorah about the cybernetic horrors of the Necron legions in 10th Edition #New40K.
Michael is back to talk with Dave about his beloved Tyranids in the first Codex release for 10th Edition Warhammer 40,000! Would YOU like to know more?!
Steve is back to talk with Dave about all of the changes in the Balance Dataslate as well as the Rules Commentary changes and the new Munitorum Field Manual points updates!
Jake is back to talk with Dave about the corrupted forces of the Warp as they invade #New40K !
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I absolutely love this podcast. while I am a bronze student I absolutely love the academy as well. Bless everyone at Vanguard Tactics. Emperor Protects!
Really good insight and format, enjoyed the content