Into the West

We take a look at the first MESBG Nations Cup and review the results! Find out what the armies of the strongest countries are looking like! More Open Topic Episodes: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL4AjD8eksrQEbY6i8_wCaxxMH9ULExZ6_ Our Links: Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/IntotheWest Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ITWpod Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/intothewestpodcast/ Our Sponsors: Baron of Dice With dice for all wargaming systems, including MESBG, go check them out! Link: https://baronofdice.com/?ref=WEST 5% off Promo Code: WEST Mithril Brush, An online painting competition dedicated to Middle-earth. For more information on how you can enter or support this competition, visit https://www.patreon.com/TheMithrilBrush & https://www.instagram.com/mithrilbrush 00:00 Introduction 01:31 Nations Cup Background 05:14 Good Factions 07:48 Evil Factions 10:29 Tournament Results 13:23 Team Germany's Armies 16:44 Team France's Armies 18:15 Team Poland's Armies 19:29 Poland List 1 23:09 Scenarios 24:18 Poland List 2 29:07 Poland List 3 32:05 Poland List 4 33:36 Poland List 5 37:06 Poland List 6 44:45 Poland Dummy Lists 49:40 Conclusion Credits: Music: Tavern Loop One by Alexander Nakarada (www.serpentsoundstudios.com) Licensed under Creative Commons BY Attribution 4.0 License https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Music: Redline Musician: EnjoyMusic Site: https://enjoymusic.ai

Our latest tier list is a ranking of all-things Rohan! Joined by Jake, a seasoned Rohan player, we dive deep into all the profiles of this iconic army. Patreon Promotion: We have a new Patreon promotion to announce! After a month of joining, all patrons will receive a set of our new custom Baron Into the West dice (while supplies last)! Our Links: Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/IntotheWest Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ITWpod Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/intothewestpodcast/ Our Sponsors: Baron of Dice With dice for all wargaming systems, including MESBG, go check them out! Link: https://baronofdice.com/?ref=WEST 5% off Promo Code: WEST Mithril Brush, An online painting competition dedicated to Middle-earth. For more information on how you can enter or support this competition, visit https://www.patreon.com/TheMithrilBrush & https://www.instagram.com/mithrilbrush 00:00 Introduction 03:47 Theoden 09:49 Eomer 17:37 Theodred 20:54 Deorwine 25:24 Gamling 31:24 Elfhelm 36:11 Dernhelm 40:09 Eowyn 42:55 Meriadoc Brandybuck 45:18 Helm Hammerhand 51:27 Eorl the Young & Sons of Eorl 57:42 Grimbold & Helmingas 01:02:29 Erkenbrand 01:04:42 Hama 01:07:05 Haleth 01:11:18 Westfield Redshield 01:12:47 Aldor 01:15:28 Captain of Rohan 01:17:22 King's Huntsman 01:22:39 Warrior of Rohan 01:26:24 Rider of Rohan 01:32:29 Rohan Royal Guard 01:35:46 Rohan Outrider 01:39:24 Outro Credits: Music: Tavern Loop One by Alexander Nakarada (www.serpentsoundstudios.com) Licensed under Creative Commons BY Attribution 4.0 License https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Music: Redline Musician: EnjoyMusic Site: https://enjoymusic.ai

Charles and Ian rally for an emergency podcast to break down the newest reveal for the upcoming Arnor supplement! We share a few of our thoughts based on what we currently know, and some speculations of what may come next. Patreon Promotion: We have a new Patreon promotion to announce! After a month of joining, all patrons will receive a set of our new custom Baron Into the West dice (while supplies last)! Our Links: Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/IntotheWest Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ITWpod Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/intothewestpodcast/ More Open Topic Episodes: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL4AjD8eksrQEbY6i8_wCaxxMH9ULExZ6_ Our Sponsors: Baron of Dice With dice for all wargaming systems, including MESBG, go check them out! Link: https://baronofdice.com/?ref=WEST 5% off Promo Code: WEST Mithril Brush, An online painting competition dedicated to Middle-earth. For more information on how you can enter or support this competition, visit https://www.patreon.com/TheMithrilBrush & https://www.instagram.com/mithrilbrush Credits: Music: Tavern Loop One by Alexander Nakarada (www.serpentsoundstudios.com) Licensed under Creative Commons BY Attribution 4.0 License https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

What are some of the hottest takes out there? We gathered all the unpopular opinions from the community, and also share a few of our own. Our Patron Stephen joins in on the fun and gives his thoughts. More Open Topic Episodes: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL4AjD8eksrQEbY6i8_wCaxxMH9ULExZ6_ Our Links: Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/IntotheWest Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ITWpod Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/intothewestpodcast/ Our Sponsors: Baron of Dice With dice for all wargaming systems, including MESBG, go check them out! Link: https://baronofdice.com/?ref=WEST 5% off Promo Code: WEST Mithril Brush, An online painting competition dedicated to Middle-earth. For more information on how you can enter or support this competition, visit https://www.patreon.com/TheMithrilBrush & https://www.instagram.com/mithrilbrush 00:00 Introduction 00:59 The game isn’t balanced 07:30 Armies should have weaknesses 11:32 It’s worth spending Might to kill warriors 16:45 Elite armies are overlooked 21:08 Heroic Strike is overrated 27:25 Special Strikes are not well designed 29:17 Fight Value is overrated 30:50 The Forsaken is the best 32:04 Isengard is the best 33:37 Alliance Matrix isn’t needed 35:00 We need less supplements 36:46 Rangers of Ithilien was overnerfed 38:59 Bring back Volley Fire 40:59 Skill is more important than a good list 43:16 Not everything needs a profile 45:36 Azog/Bolg shouldn’t be F7 47:08 Suladan is fine 49:24 Knight of Umbar doesn’t suck 50:48 Glorfindel & Rivendell suck 52:46 Isengard Berserkers should have Burly 54:08 Siege engines should be banned 55:50 Maelstrom deployment should alternate 57:30 Mounted heroes suck 01:00:39 Veto system limits army variety 01:03:04 Lower point games are more fun Credit: Music: Redline Musician: EnjoyMusic Site: https://enjoymusic.ai

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Richard recaps his experience of Adepticon 2024, one of the largest Middle-Earth SBG tournaments in North America, sponsored by Games Workshop! Our Sponsors: Baron of Dice With dice for all wargaming systems, including MESBG, go check them out! Link: https://baronofdice.com/?ref=WEST 5% off Promo Code: WEST Mithril Brush, An online painting competition dedicated to Middle-earth. For more information on how you can enter or support this competition, visit https://www.patreon.com/TheMithrilBrush & https://www.instagram.com/mithrilbrush 00:00 Introduction 00:34 The Beginning 01:21 January 2024 02:59 February 2024 05:23 Before the Tournament 07:03 The Grand Tournament 07:25 Round 1 09:05 Round 2 11:25 Round 3 14:11 Round 4 16:37 Round 5 20:22 Round 6 23:03 Conclusion

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We invite Don from North of the Shire podcast onto the show to break down one of the game’s classic armies, Isengard! Tune in as Don shares his two cents on the heroes and warriors of one of his favourite armies. Video: https://youtu.be/DjkjqzpfJww Our Links: Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/IntotheWest Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ITWpod Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/intothewestpodcast/ Our Sponsors: Baron of Dice With dice for all wargaming systems, including MESBG, go check them out! Link: https://baronofdice.com/?ref=WEST 5% off Promo Code: WEST Mithril Brush, An online painting competition dedicated to Middle-earth. For more information on how you can enter or support this competition, visit https://www.patreon.com/TheMithrilBrush & https://www.instagram.com/mithrilbrush Thank you to everyone who submitted their photos for this video; make sure to check out their work on Instagram: Our patron Alex Anglin Our patron Max (MTM Printworks) Kevin Evancio @heroichighlights 00:00 Introduction 08:04 Dunland Heroes & Grima 14:43 Saruman 21:34 Lurtz 29:05 Mauhur 33:11 Vrasku 36:28 Ugluk 41:05 Uruk-hai Shaman 45:09 Uruk-hai Captain 47:35 Uruk-hai Scout Captain 49:26 Uruk-hai Drummer 51:29 Sharku 53:21 Orc Captain 54:54 Uruk-hai Warrior 59:00 Uruk-hai Scout 01:00:00 Uruk-hai Berserker 01:02:18 Feral Uruk-hai 01:04:47 Isengard Troll 01:08:35 Dunlending Warrior 01:10:07 Dunlending Huscarl 01:12:20 Wildman of Dunland 01:14:11 Dunlending Horseman 01:16:46 Crebain 01:18:23 Orc Warrior 01:20:12 Warg Rider 01:22:00 Uruk-hai Demolition Team 01:25:18 Uruk-hai Assault Ballista 01:28:56 Snaga, Orc Captain Credits: Music: Tavern Loop One by Alexander Nakarada (www.serpentsoundstudios.com) Licensed under Creative Commons BY Attribution 4.0 License https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Joined by Andrew of A Hobbyist’s Tale podcast, we dive into all the changes of the highly anticipated February 2024 FAQ! Video Link: https://youtu.be/2ZMUfa1lnI0 Our Links: Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/IntotheWest Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ITWpod Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/intothewestpodcast/ Our Sponsors: Baron of Dice With dice for all wargaming systems, including MESBG, go check them out! Link: https://baronofdice.com/?ref=WEST 5% off Promo Code: WEST Mithril Brush, An online painting competition dedicated to Middle-earth. For more information on how you can enter or support this competition, visit https://www.patreon.com/TheMithrilBrush & https://www.instagram.com/mithrilbrush 00:00 Introduction 01:27 Dragon Emperor Nerf 11:39 Control Zones 14:02 Pairing Fights 18:02 Bludgeon 20:40 Fog of War 25:34 Leaving the Board 26:42 Missile Weapons 28:38 Fortify Spirit 28:54 Swapping Weapons 29:54 Impassable Terrain 34:26 Closing Thoughts Credits: Music: Tavern Loop One by Alexander Nakarada (www.serpentsoundstudios.com) Licensed under Creative Commons BY Attribution 4.0 License https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

We're back to review some more lists submitted by patrons. The theme this time is the list you had the most fun playing in recent memory! Thank you to each of our patrons for supporting us. We hope you enjoy this review! More Open Topic Episodes: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL4AjD8eksrQEbY6i8_wCaxxMH9ULExZ6_ Our Links: Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/IntotheWest Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ITWpod Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/intothewestpodcast/ Our Sponsors: Baron of Dice With dice for all wargaming systems, including MESBG, go check them out! Link: https://baronofdice.com/?ref=WEST 5% off Promo Code: WEST Mithril Brush, An online painting competition dedicated to Middle-earth. For more information on how you can enter or support this competition, visit https://www.patreon.com/TheMithrilBrush & https://www.instagram.com/mithrilbrush 00:00 Introduction 01:27 Rivendell + Lothlorien 05:24 Umbar + Far Harad + Mordor 10:56 All-Mounted Minas Tirith 16:00 Minas Tirith + Radagast on Eagle 20:18 Fiefdoms + Grimbeorn 26:05 Grand Army of the South LL Credits: Music: Tavern Loop One by Alexander Nakarada (www.serpentsoundstudios.com) Licensed under Creative Commons BY Attribution 4.0 License https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Join us as we do a deep dive on all the profiles in the Fiefdoms! Our Links: Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@intothewestpodcast Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/IntotheWest Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ITWpod Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/intothewestpodcast/ Our Sponsors: Baron of Dice With dice for all wargaming systems, including MESBG, go check them out! Link: https://baronofdice.com/?ref=WEST 5% off Promo Code: WEST Mithril Brush, An online painting competition dedicated to Middle-earth. For more information on how you can enter or support this competition, visit https://www.patreon.com/TheMithrilBrush & https://www.instagram.com/mithrilbrush Thank you to everyone who submitted their photos for this video; make sure to check out their work on Instagram: Our patron Alex Anglin Our patron Max (MTM Printworks) Kevin Evancio @heroichighlights 00:00 Introduction 01:20 Baron of Dice Partnership 01:52 Prince Imrahil 06:13 Forlong the Fat 10:45 Angbor the Fearless 16:24 Duinhir 22:15 Captain of Dol Amroth 27:15 Man-At-Arms of Dol Amroth 31:25 Axeman of Lossarnach 33:07 Clansmen of Lamedon 36:29 Blackroot Vale Archer 41:02 Knight of Dol Amroth Credits: Music: Tavern Loop One by Alexander Nakarada (www.serpentsoundstudios.com) Licensed under Creative Commons BY Attribution 4.0 License https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Special guest, Eliott Shillinglaw from Gollum's Gamers, is back to talk about the biggest MESBG league in the world, the Great British Hobbit League (GBHL) and what's in store for 2024! This episode is sponsored by Mithril Brush, an online painting competition dedicated to Middle-earth. For more information on how you can enter or support this competition, visit: https://www.mithrilbrush.comhttps://www.patreon.com/TheMithrilBrush https://www.instagram.com/mithrilbrush 00:00 Introduction 00:51 Uniqueness of the GBHL 06:12 Best thing about the tournament scene 09:35 3D Printing Acceptance 12:09 Changes in 2024 15:19 Meta Predictions in 2024 Links: Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@intothewestpodcast Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/IntotheWest Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ITWpod Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/intothewestpodcast/ Music: Tavern Loop One by Alexander Nakarada (www.serpentsoundstudios.com) Licensed under Creative Commons BY Attribution 4.0 License https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

For the last episode of 2023, we've compiled all the tournament data from the GBHL this year and analyzed the TOP 10 performing armies and Legendary Legions! We are joined by Eliott Shillinglaw from Gollum's Gamers to give us some insider information behind the numbers! Gollum's Gamers Channel: https://youtube.com/@GollumGamers?si=P1t4HVXwbfdTUEOJ This episode is sponsored by Mithril Brush, an online painting competition dedicated to Middle-earth. For more information on how you can enter or support this competition, visit: https://www.mithrilbrush.com https://www.patreon.com/TheMithrilBrush https://www.instagram.com/mithrilbrush 00:00 Introduction 04:13 Predictions 6:26 10th 9:41 9th 12:14 8th 15:00 7th 19:03 6th 21:43 5th 25:32 4th 29:27 3rd 33:37 2nd 37:24 1st 39:46 Top 3 Competitive Armies 44:52 Gollum's Gamers Tier List Links: Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/IntotheWest Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ITWpod Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/intothewestpodcast/ GBHL Stats Source: https://thegbhl.wixsite.com/website/league-stats Credits: Music: Tavern Loop One by Alexander Nakarada (www.serpentsoundstudios.com) Licensed under Creative Commons BY Attribution 4.0 License https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

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What are the most fun to play armies in MESBG? To find out, we polled the community. Join us as we break down the top ten most voted picks, and also share a few of our own. This episode is sponsored by Mithril Brush, an online painting competition dedicated to Middle-earth. For more information on how you can enter or support this competition, visit https://www.patreon.com/TheMithrilBrush & https://www.instagram.com/mithrilbrush 00:00 Introduction 01:38 Charles’ Pick 04:30 Richard’s Pick 08:00 Ian’s Picks 09:50 Polling Stats 12:53 10th 14:17 9th 16:12 8th 18:09 7th 20:23 6th 22:47 5th 24:33 4th 27:00 3rd 29:59 2nd 34:48 1st 37:15 Outro Links: Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/IntotheWest Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ITWpod Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/intothewest Credits: Music: Tavern Loop One by Alexander Nakarada (www.serpentsoundstudios.com) Licensed under Creative Commons BY Attribution 4.0 License https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Angmar is the latest army to receive a deep dive at Into the West podcast. Join us as we break down all the profiles in the army. Thank you to everyone who submitted their photos for this video; make sure to check out their work on Instagram: Our patron Raymond Bolton Our patron @the.dragon.horde @awildshamsy @factions_of_middle_earth @powerhouseminiatures @moriquendisland @alonso_is_op @heroichighlights 00:00 Introduction 00:49 The Witch-King of Angmar 03:11 The Dwimmerlaik 08:03 The Tainted 09:39 Gulavhar, the Terror of Arnor 12:46 Burdhur, Hill Troll Chieftain 16:20 Wild Warg Chieftain 19:11 Barrow Wight 22:58 Angmar Orc Captain 26:40 Angmar Orc Shaman 30:16 Shade 32:42 Cave Troll 35:44 Angmar Orc Warrior 38:20 Angmar Warg Rider 40:25 Wild Warg 43:09 Dead Marsh Spectre 47:46 Golfimbul, Orc Chieftain 54:05 Outro Links: Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/IntotheWest Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ITWpod Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/intothewestpodcast/ Credits: Music: Tavern Loop One by Alexander Nakarada (www.serpentsoundstudios.com) Licensed under Creative Commons BY Attribution 4.0 License https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

On this special episode, we invite Dave, a Warhammer 40,000 player, onto the show to test his knowledge on all-things MESBG! Friend of the podcast Ben also returns to give his insight when comparing the two game systems. This episode is sponsored by Mithril Brush, an online painting competition dedicated to Middle-earth. For more information on how you can enter or support this competition, visit www.patreon.com/TheMithrilBrush & www.instagram.com/mithrilbrush 00:00 Introduction 04:45 Profile 1 09:26 Profile 2 14:21 Profile 3 18:38 Profile 4 23:47 Profile 5 27:57 Profile 6 32:15 Profile 7 36:11 Profile 8 39:05 Profile 9 44:21 Profile 10 48: 59 Final Tally & Closing Thoughts More Open Topic Episodes: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL4AjD8eksrQEbY6i8_wCaxxMH9ULExZ6_ Links: Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/IntotheWest Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ITWpod Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/intothewestpodcast/

Our next topic is on the Kingdom of Khazad-dûm and Kingdom of Moria army lists. Top US player Alisher joins us to debate and rank this ever-popular dwarven faction! Thank you to everyone who submitted their photos for this video; make sure to check out their work on Instagram: @colorsofmiddleearth @factions_of_middle_earth @the.dragon.hoard @alonso_is_op @heroichighlights 00:00 Introduction 00:52 Dúrin, King of Khazad-dûm 06:52 Mardin 09:16 Flói Stonehand 13:55 Balin, Lord of Moria 16:55 Gimli, Son of Glóin 19:45 Ori the Dwarf, Champion of Erebor 21:45 Oin the Dwarf, Champion of Erebor 23:19 Dwarf King 25:07 Dwarf Captain 26:05 King’s Champion 27:25 Shieldbearer 29:18 Dwarf Warrior 31:35 Khazad Guard 33:39 Iron Guard 36:22 Dwarf Ranger 38:18 Vault Warden Team 41:01 Dwarf Ballista Video Link: https://youtu.be/LMtdtRup58I Links: Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/IntotheWest Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ITWpod Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/intothewestpodcast/ Credits: Music: Tavern Loop One by Alexander Nakarada (www.serpentsoundstudios.com) Licensed under Creative Commons BY Attribution 4.0 License https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

The podcast invites Bryan, an attendee of the NOVA Open 2023, to join in breaking down the top 5 army lists in the Grand Tournament. Bryan also shares his thoughts and experiences from this event. 00:00 Introduction 03:09 5th Place 10:14 4th Place 14:53 3rd Place 21:03 2nd Place 27:14 1st Place 31:13 Closing Thoughts Video Link: https://youtu.be/2zorSivJgUg Links: Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/IntotheWest Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ITWpod Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/intothewestpodcast/ Credits: Music: Tavern Loop One by Alexander Nakarada (www.serpentsoundstudios.com) Licensed under Creative Commons BY Attribution 4.0 License https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

We invite Jacob from Conquest Creations to help us determine which Good hero is the best! 16 champions will go head-to-head in an elimination bracket-style tournament. 00:00 Introduction 01:05 Community’s Picks 05:35 Richard’s Picks 07:33 Jacob’s Picks 10:06 Ian’s Picks 13:38 Charles’ Picks 16:08 Honourable Mentions 18:05 Round One Match One 20:08 Round One Match Two 24:12 Round One Match Three 27:00 Round One Match Four 29:38 Round One Match Five 30:58 Round One Match Six 36:15 Round One Match Seven 38:49 Round One Match Eight 40:32 Quarter Finals Match One 42:10 Quarter Finals Match Two 45:44 Quarter Finals Match Three 47:02 Quarter Finals Match Four 48:34 Semi Finals Match One 51:32 Semi Finals Match Two 54:30 Bronze Match 57:41 Finals 01:01:21 Conclusion Video Link: https://youtu.be/GEao7EAUcvo Other Links: Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/IntotheWest Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ITWpod Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/intothewestpodcast/ Credits: Music: Tavern Loop One by Alexander Nakarada (www.serpentsoundstudios.com) Licensed under Creative Commons BY Attribution 4.0 License https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/