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A podcast discussing the tabletop miniatures boardgame, Godtear, by Steamforged games
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Welcome to a new mini-series of episodes: the Battlefield Brewers. Ben is joined by community members The Olde Crow and Ekun to discuss a champion design project based on the Local Legends packs made by Steamforged Games. The discussion takes an unexpected turn as they discuss whether to add a fifth class to the game. Links: Local Legends: https://steamforged.com/en-gb/pages/epic-encounters-local-legends Music: purple-planet.com
Elliot and Ben and joined in the car by local Godtear convert and tournament newbie, Mark, as they head back to Sheffield for another of Marty's Godtears for Godfears events. This time we weren't able to record as easily between games, so it's only before tournament chat and then a round up from the three of us on our way home. Music: https://www.purple-planet.com/
During this special tournament diary episode of the Banner Bearers podcast, Ben and Elliot go to Sheffield for Godtears for Godfears 3 and chat about their games with their opponents and with the tournament organiser, Martin. Episode Breakdown In the car Game 1 &2 (Ben & Ell chat with Dave Martin, Matt Walker & Martin Walters) Back in the car (Game 3 and round up) Music: https://www.purple-planet.com
During this special tournament diary episode of the Banner Bearers podcast, Ben and Elliot go to Hull for The God, the Bad and the Rangosh and chat about their games with their opponents and with the tournament organiser, Adam. Episode Breakdown In the car Game 1 (Ben vs Nathan, Ell vs Jordan) Game 2 (Ben vs Ell) Game 3 (Ben vs Andrew G, Ell vs Adam) Game 4 (Ben vs Andrew T, Ell vs Andrew G) Interview with tournament organiser Adam Back in the car (Stay listening to the end for some outtakes...
During this special tournament diary episode of the Banner Bearers podcast, Ben and Elliot go to Sheffield for Godtears for Godfears 2 and chat about their games with their opponents and with the tournament organiser, Martin. Episode Breakdown In the car Game 1 (Ben vs Matt Walker, Ell vs Neil McWilliam) Game 2 (Ben vs Neil McWilliam, Ell vs Mark Peyton) Game 3 (Ben vs Mark Peyton, Ell vs Andy McLelland) Interview with tournament organiser Martin Walters Back in the car Music: https://www.p...
During this special tournament diary episode of the Banner Bearers podcast, Ben goes to Sheffield for Godtears for Godfears 1 and chats about his games with his opponents and with the tournament organiser, Martin. Episode Breakdown In the car Game 1 vs Brucey Gillott Game 2 vs Dave Martin Game 3 vs Neil McWilliam Interview with tournament organiser Martin Walters Back in the car Music: https://www.purple-planet.com
Ben and Elliot are joined by Banner Bearers Big Bash MVP, Andrew Thompson to discuss the event and to give us a masterclass on Nia and discuss the event itself. Ben also tells us about a new game he was introduced to during the casual play on the Saturday evening, Kapow!. There's also Ben's report of an unexpected chat with Steamforged CEO, Rich Loxam. Show Breakdown: Plot Phase: The Banner Bearers Big Bash, a Ben's surprise chat wth steamfored CEO, our plans for our next tournament Th...
Ben and Elliot are discuss some playtesting of the work from the Battlefield Brewers project and Elliot gives us a masterclass on how to (competitively!) play Morrigan. They also discuss the multiple-nerd-media phenomenon that s Fallout. Show Breakdown: Plot Phase: Playtesting the Battlefield Brewers' Hill Giant rules and reminders about our tournament The Banner Bearers' Big Bash (22nd and 23rd June) and a Morrigan-themed rules clarification. Clash Phase: Masterclass on Morrigan End P...
Ben and Elliot are joined by Melee in the Midlands Champion, Neil "Gonks Games" Sharp to discuss the event and to give us a masterclass on how to play (and defeat) Raith Marid. Neil also introduces us to The Drowned Earth, along with a special scoop on upcoming releases! Show Breakdown: Plot Phase: Melee in the Midlands, details about our tournament The Banner Bearers' Big Bash (22nd and 23rd June) and some Raith Marid themed rules clarifications. Clash Phase: Masterclass on Raith Mar...
Another shorter episode this time, as Ben and Elliot reveal the winners of their scenario design competition. Ben also discusses the champion design team he is looking to set up on the Godtear Discord Homebrew channel. Winners: Overall: Plenty (Diced Ham) and Trade (Ben) Scenario Rules: Betrayal (Mark Lloyd) Theme: Light (Little Ghost) Map: Pincer (Reamus) Links: Scenario Competition Entries Document: Download here Godtear Discord: https://discord.gg/ZhS3VxaV9C Drumroll SFX: Spanac Musi...
A shorter than usual episode this time, as Ben and Elliot discuss the next stage of their scenario design competition. Please vote and give us feedback on whether you want to see more competitions like this. Links: Scenario Competition Entries Document: Download here Voting form: Vote here Music: purple-planet.com
A shorter than usual episode this time, as Ben and Elliot discuss the entries to their scenario design competition. Links: Scenario Competition Entries Document: Download here Music: purple-planet.com
Ben and Elliot are joined by the organiser of the Banner Bearer's Big Battle Bash, Dan Kenyon, and the champion form the event, Mark Lloyd, to discuss the event and launch a scenario design competition. Show Breakdown: Plot Phase: The Banner Bearer's Big Battle Bash Clash Phase: Scenario design competition End Phase: Ben talks about his new kickstarter deliver, Earthborne Rangers Links: Email us your scenario: bannerbearerspodcast@gmail.com Innocence Scenario Rules: objectivehex.com/...
Ben and Elliot are joined by newly-crowned UK Open Champion, Mike Marchal, to discuss their weekends at the UK Games Expo, and their relative successes in the UK Open Championship. There's also a fantastic interview with Steamforged Games' Creative Director, Mat Hart, and lore guru Sherwin Matthews. Show Breakdown: Plot Phase: The Games Expo and the UK Open Championship Clash Phase: Interview with SFG End Phase: Mike introduces us to Moonstone Links: Moonstone: https://www.moonstonethegame....
In this episode, Ben and Elliot are on the road to the Who Let the Dogs Out tournament in Sunderland and take the opportunity to record an episode. In this one they discuss what the future might hold for Godtear and develop their wishlist of what they would like to see going forward. Episode Breakdown Plot Phase: Elliot reflects on his Construction experiences, followed by a quick news section and looking at what happens to Skullbreaker when he gets KO'd. Clash Phase: Main topic discussion ...
In this Episode Ell and Ben are joined by local newbie, Mark Lloyd to discuss which champions make for the best starting experience, and which to avoid. Aimed at players just starting out at Godtear, this episode gives you some hints and tips to help you put together a teach of champions that will ease you into the game and help you learn. Episode Breakdown Plot Phase: New Construction scenario first play thoughts, a ton of news, and multi-action effects in the game Clash Phase: Main topic ...
Having had to cancel recording earlier in the week, Elliot and Ben got together on a Friday evening with Martin "Martyboy" Walters with the plan to discuss our favourite champions and our experiences with Star Wars gaming. However, beer and Jagermeister were in flow and things get somewhat derailed, especially later on. If you're the sort of person who normally switches off for the End Phase you might want to stick around for this one as we wander back onto Godtear in our inability to...
In this episode, Ben and Elliot discuss Lily, get lots of things wrong about the first Fenra teaser, review teh Dark Souls board game and discuss the 5-1-3 drafting format for tournament play. Music: purple-planet.com
In this episode, Ben and Elliot are joined by several prominent community members and players highly ranked on Longshanks to discuss their favourite tournament lists and their strengths and weaknesses. Featuring Dave (Dave M), John (Reamus), Charlie (The OldeCrow), Jeff (Jeff "Gearbox" Mitchell) and Sam (Grumpysarn). Music: purple-planet.com Sam's blog: objectivehex.com Charlie's Twitch channel: twitch.tv/theoldecrow
In this Episode Ell and Ben are joined by world no.1 Dave Martin to discuss tactics. Aimed at players just starting to explore the depths of Godtear, this episode looks at some of the different decision points in the game and the tactical choices you can make during a game. Episode Breakdown Plot Phase: Club night games with new players, tournament news and who goes first? Clash Phase: Main topic discussion has Ben, Elliot and Dave talking tactics, from deployment, though whether to lose tu...
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