Life After the Cover Save - Warhammer 40k Podcast

We have Carl from the IC podcast on. We discuss video games and books we read.

Takeaways The importance of having fun opponents in wargaming. Technical issues can affect the quality of a podcast. Hobby commitments can be challenging to keep up with. Weather can significantly impact hobbying activities. Predictions about the future of Warhammer 40K can spark interesting discussions. Pro-painted models can vary greatly in value and quality. Engaging with the gaming community enhances the experience. Model painting requires skill and attention to detail. The hosts enjoy playful banter about their hobby progress. The conversation reflects a shared passion for wargaming and creativity. The discussion revolves around the pricing and creativity involved in Warhammer models. Travis shares his experience of organizing a Halloween-themed D&D party for kids. The importance of creativity in storytelling and game planning is emphasized. The group engages in light-hearted banter about Halloween traditions and games. They explore the fun aspects of Halloween through rapid-fire questions and trivia. The conversation highlights the blend of gaming culture with festive celebrations. The participants share their personal experiences and insights related to gaming and Halloween. The discussion showcases the camaraderie and humor among the participants. The importance of engaging younger generations in gaming is highlighted. The conversation reflects a passion for creativity in both gaming and holiday celebrations.  

Chapters 00:00 Introduction and New Beginnings 03:05 Las Vegas Open Experience 05:51 Birthday Surprise for Travis 11:33 Discussion on the Land Raider Model 12:54 The Big Confession 14:41 The Land Raider Surprise 18:11 Assessing the Deal 20:56 The Land Raider's Features 22:46 Painting and Customization 24:23 Upcoming Projects and Plans 28:13 Hobby Progress and Model Pricing 31:09 Game Experiences and Strategies 37:07 Narrative Battles and Tactical Insights 42:52 Community Engagement and Podcasting Dynamics 49:08 Future Plans and Content Creation

  00:00 Welcome and Introductions 03:03 Hobbies and Progress Updates 05:44 Painting Competition Insights 08:46 Commitments and Challenges 11:42 Creative Projects and Future Plans 17:12 The Terminator Dilemma 20:43 Building Gasgall Thraka 21:12 Judging the Best Painted Army 24:03 The Display Board Experience 29:41 Unexpected Critiques 33:10 The League Experience 38:06 Game Strategies and Tactics 40:25 Resource Commitment in Strategy 41:10 Understanding Terminator Units 42:46 The Evolution of Terminator Armor 43:15 Painting Techniques and Preferences 44:58 Evaluating Paint Jobs 47:03 Pricing and Value of Miniatures 50:10 Assessing Quality in Miniature Painting 52:54 Market Trends in Miniature Sales 56:13 Evaluating Painted Models and Pricing 58:12 Discussion on Blackstone Fortress Models 01:01:38 The Economics of Selling Miniatures 01:02:25 Reflections on October and Seasonal Changes 01:05:05 Planning Halloween Celebrations 01:06:49 Quiz on Horror Movies and Genre Discussions 01:13:36 Horror Film Favorites and Iconic Characters 01:15:37 Exploring Classic Horror Tropes 01:17:43 Childhood Fears and Lasting Impressions 01:22:24 The Influence of John Carpenter 01:27:32 Horror Movie Trivia and Fun Facts

Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Summer Vibes 02:49 Travis-Centric Episode and Movie Discussions 05:49 Debate on Bruce Lee and David Carradine 08:46 Accountability Check: Airbrushing Models 11:41 Discussion on Speed Paints and Techniques 14:33 Commitments for the Next Week 17:34 Technical Difficulties and Microphone Setup 21:07 Creative Hobbies and Painting Progress 25:31 Game Strategies and Experiences 39:46 Community Dynamics and Player Interactions 45:41 Warhammer 40K Game Experiences 49:00 The Complexity of Warhammer 40K 50:07 Local Game Shops and Community 51:41 Family-Friendly Gaming Venues 53:55 Playing Against New Opponents 54:55 The Importance of Painted Armies 59:13 The Quest for the Perfect Game 59:42 Casual Conversations and Gags 01:02:55 The Breakfast Nachos Debate 01:09:15 Defining Nachos and Their Origins 01:11:53 The Origins of Nachos and Chilaquiles 01:17:05 Breakfast Nachos: A Culinary Exploration 01:23:31 The Great Nacho Debate 01:28:26 Final Thoughts on Nachos and Chilaquiles

  In this episode, the hosts engage in a lively discussion about breakfast beverages, hobby commitments, and their recent gaming experiences. They explore the dynamics of team games, the intricacies of Marvel Crisis Protocol gameplay, and the challenges of bidding on eBay for miniatures. The conversation also delves into the quality and pricing of pro painted models, highlighting the community aspect of tabletop gaming and the importance of accountability in hobby progress. In this engaging conversation, the hosts delve into the world of miniature painting, discussing the quality and pricing of painted miniatures, the experiences of buying and selling in the market, and personal anecdotes related to health and recovery. They explore the psychology behind pricing strategies and share humorous moments while playing a guessing game about locations. The discussion also touches on the impact of personal experiences, including surgery and recovery, and the importance of humor in navigating life's challenges.  

Summary In this episode, the hosts discuss their recent hobby commitments, including painting models and participating in a gaming event called 'Old World in the Desert.' They share experiences about their painting techniques, the challenges of model stability, and the excitement of community engagement. The conversation also touches on the return of chaos dwarves in the gaming world and the nostalgic elements of old Warhammer armies. In this engaging conversation, the hosts delve into their recent tabletop gaming experiences, discussing strategies, epic battles, and the dynamics of group play.   

We discuss a Mordheim event that 66% of us participated in.

00:00Introduction and Episode Overview 03:00Hobby Commitments and Progress Updates 06:01Painting Techniques and Challenges 08:563D Printing Insights and Experiences 19:08Celebrating Success Together 20:02Hobby Goals and Ambitions 21:41Planning for Upcoming Events 23:17Terrain and Game Preparation 24:24Undead Army Strategies 28:00The Value of Hobbying 29:50Blake's Presentation and Promises 31:17Game Experiences and Lessons Learned 36:31Game Dynamics and Strategies 39:02Combat Patrol Experiences 40:59Learning Through Gameplay 42:59Competitive Play and League Formation 47:02Tactical Decisions in Warhammer 40K 51:01Game Mechanics and Updates 56:04Reflections on Recent Games

00:00Introduction and Recap 02:57Hobby Commitments and Progress 06:05Discussion on New Releases 08:59Painting Techniques and Challenges 11:593D Printing Innovations 15:08Final Thoughts and Future Commitments 24:44Navigating the Game Landscape 27:00Exploring New Releases 30:54Painting Techniques and Tips 31:51Warhammer Old World Updates 36:32Pricing and Value of New Models 39:50Game Workshop's Model Design Evolution 44:43Exploring New Character Options 47:03Unit Dynamics and Strategies 48:52Codex and Combat Patrol Insights 51:02Terrain and Model Dynamics 55:55Stories from the Sleepy Sector 01:00:00Future Projects and Plans

Summary In this episode, the hosts discuss various topics related to Warhammer 40K, including model building challenges, hobby commitments, and listener feedback. They also delve into the new Crusade books and the creative processes behind AI-generated content. In this conversation, the participants delve into their experiences with Warhammer 40K's Crusade mode, discussing the evolution of gameplay rules, the importance of unit progression, and the dynamics of competitive versus casual play. They share insights on community interactions, the challenges of learning the game, and their personal hobby goals, all while emphasizing the fun and creativity involved in the game. Introducing a new segment Versus in the Void

00:00 Introduction and Personal Anecdotes 02:10 Tomb Kings Challenge and Hobby Commitment 03:55 Painting Techniques and Strategies 12:53 Experiences with Old World Rules 22:12 Playing with Tomb Kings Army 26:31 Dwarfs vs. Tomb Kings Matchup 31:01 The Long Beards Dilemma 34:05 Flank Charges and Tactical Missteps 38:35 Undead Mechanics and Leadership Challenges 39:05 Playing with Tomb Kings: A New Experience 42:28 The Power of Cavalry in Warhammer 46:40 Reflections on Army Choices and Future Plans 52:28 The Dogs of War and Their Versatility 54:08 Preferred Armies in Warhammer: A Personal Touch 58:00 Transitioning to Warhammer 40K: New Armies and Preferences  

Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Podcasting Journey 02:29 Games Played and Hobby Commitments 11:45 Exploring Hearthstone Adventures 15:17 Hobby Commitments and Model Painting 25:43 Exploring Goblins and Miniatures Painting Techniques 27:24 Knight Painting and Battle Damage Techniques 29:17 Discussing Upcoming Models and Escalation Plans 31:19 Crusade Strategies and Unit Survivability 32:30 Blake's Gift: The Promise of New Models 36:10 Unveiling Blake's Promise and Model Details 46:46 Creative Storytelling in the 40K Universe 49:10 Seasonal Themes in Poetry and Stories 50:52 Character Development in Black Library Novels 52:34 Exploring Recent Trends in Warhammer Literature 54:06 Artistry in Miniature Painting 58:10 Valuing Painted Models in the Market 01:01:01 Reflections on the Value of Art and Craftsmanship 01:04:52 The Importance of Commitment in Creative Endeavors 01:05:59 The Challenge of Writing in Grimdark Style 01:09:30 The Emotional Depth of Ogryn Stories 01:11:08 Bedtime Babble: Creative Storytelling Ideas 01:12:33 Poetic Inspirations in the Grimdark Universe 01:15:47 Exploring the Concept of Bedtime Stories in 40K 01:19:51 Finalizing Titles for Bedtime Stories 01:23:54 Concluding Thoughts on Storytelling and Themes

Part 2 of our live at Adepticon talks. There will be some bonus video content availible for patrons of the show here.

We took a recorder to Adepticon, and tried to get a short recording each day. Here are the first three days at Adepticon from the LATCS crew.

Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Weather Talk 06:13 Reconnecting with Old Friends and New Players 11:51 Mission Challenges and Learning Experiences 15:00 Supporting New Players and Combat Patrol 17:59 Game Outcomes and Character Development 21:03 Visiting the GW Store and Community Engagement 25:23 The Traveling Manager and Hilarious Anecdotes 26:32 Gourmet vs. Gourmand: A Culinary Debate 28:08 Combat Patrols and Hobby Commitments 30:09 Hobby Progress and Armature Updates 32:43 Painting Techniques and Model Showcase 35:07 Sales and Hobby Strategies 37:17 Marvel Crisis Protocol Models and Adepticon Prep 40:38 Future Plans and Hobby Goals 43:02 Crusade and Model Preparation 47:43 Battlefield Bargain or Bust 48:19 Exploring the Orc Lot 50:40 Pricing and Value of Warhammer Models 52:40 Inflation and Market Trends in Miniatures 54:44 The Aesthetics of Orc Models 56:26 Humor and Lore in the Warhammer Universe 01:00:01 The Big Reveal: Model Pricing Discussion 01:01:09 Workshop Experiences and Community Engagement 01:02:40 Negotiating Deals in the Hobby Market

Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Episode Overview 02:01 Hobby Commitments and Game Preparations 04:31 Marvel Crisis Protocol Gameplay Discussion 12:35 Transitioning to New Play Styles 14:07 Convention Experiences and Highlights 20:23 Epic D&D Campaigns and Future Plans 22:41 The Art of Competition Painting 24:02 Adepticon Preparations 25:18 Hobby Goals and Commitments 27:44 Painting Techniques and Progress 35:05 Painting Competitions and Judging 41:13 Reflections on Competition Outcomes 42:44 Setting Goals for the Next Recording 46:00 Hobby Commitments and Progress Updates 47:24 2025 Hobby Goals and Aspirations 49:21 Planning a Hobby Hangout 50:48 Discussion on Warhammer and Upcoming Games 51:00 ProPainted Segment: Evaluating Miniatures 55:00 Pricing and Value of Miniatures 01:00:59 Defining Professional Painting Standards

Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Episode Overview 03:03 Hobby Progress and Commitments 05:59 3D Printing Challenges and Solutions 09:03 Excitement for Warhammer 40K 12:12 Painting Techniques and Competitions 21:07 Road Trip and Epic 40K Game Recap 25:46 Learning Through Collaboration 27:47 Game Strategies and Experiences 33:11 Exploring New Board Games 40:46 Nostalgia in Classic Games 50:32 Exploring the Components of Dragon Strike 53:05 The Value of Classic Board Games 55:06 HeroQuest vs. Dragon Strike: A Visual Comparison 58:11 Fresh Bargains: The Thrill of the Find

Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Podcast Updates 02:59 Exciting Announcements and New Projects 05:58 Game Play Discussions and Experiences 10:00 Local Tournaments and Community Engagement 14:58 Game Mechanics and Strategies 18:04 Pop Culture References and Humor 19:44 Game Mechanics and Strategy in Marvel Crisis Protocol 22:43 Cinematic Experience of Gameplay 25:47 Alternating Activation vs. Traditional Turn-Based Games 28:44 Hobby Commitments and Painting Progress 35:15 Future Plans and Upcoming Events 44:11 The Impact of Ozempic on Lifestyle 45:44 Shipping Woes and Model Arrivals 47:20 Unboxing the Knight Army 48:10 Estimating Model Prices 52:20 Calculating Total Costs 54:19 The Bargain of a Lifetime 56:12 Negotiating Deals and Perseverance 01:01:02 The Future of the Hobby and Projects 01:05:21 Engaging with Listener Feedback 01:17:41 Reflecting on Past Projects 01:21:43 Creative Burnout and Project Management 01:24:30 Navigating Industry Changes 01:26:05 Exploring New Hobbies and Interests

Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Setup 02:57 Games Played and Hobby Commitments 06:07 Miniature Gaming Dynamics 09:03 Hobby Progress and Painting Techniques 11:58 3D Printing and Terrain Creation 23:49 Hobbying on Vacation 25:02 Painting Techniques and Tips 27:30 Commitments and Goals for Upcoming Shows 29:00 Planning a Paint Jam 31:12 The Gift Contract 33:20 Listener Reviews and Community Feedback 38:02 Adepticon Registration Experience 44:47 Event Ideas and Marketplace Suggestions 46:00 Monetizing Adapticon Experiences 49:11 Navigating Event Registration Challenges 51:58 Class Registration and Event Planning 55:59 Demo Games and Learning Opportunities 01:01:02 Personal and Hobby Goals for 2025 01:11:58 Personal Goals and Organization 01:13:06 Hobby Aspirations and Community Engagement 01:17:27 Tournament Experiences and Local Gaming Culture 01:19:01 Future Events and Travel Plans 01:21:40 Hobby Commitments and Painting Goals 01:28:50 Listener Engagement and Community Goals