World’s End Radio

Happy Birthday to us!!

World’s End Radio is turning 2, and what better way to celebrate - than with a MASSIVE episode full of hobby goodness! This episode sees us catching up on all of the new rules releases for the Lord of The Rings Strategy Battle Game over the past year, and we review the new forces and add some informed commentary on which choices are worth inclusion in your forces. Matt “Shadowlord” also gives us a primer for running narrative campaigns in the Middle Earth setting, as well as a bunch of other tips that can help with setting up and running campaigns for the other game systems as well.

In addition, we also catch up with the Rankings HQ boys for all the latest on the 2010 European Team Championship, and find out how the home side fared against the best Warhammer generals from accross the globe!

Intro & Show News (01:01)

• - Episode sponsors: BattleFoam - Protect your army! Warpuppy - The Miniatures, Games & Hobby House! & Irresistible Force - Australia’s premier gaming store! (For details on how to sponsor an episode, check out the “Show Support” page here.)
• - Listener “shout-out”: Kyle Patterson.

Hobby Update (20:54)

• - Warhammer Island of Blood up on advance order. <Link>
• - Warhammer Orcs & Goblins early rumours. <Link>
• - More new Forgeworld Marine early armour marks. <Link>
• - THQ Space Marine sneak peak <Link>

ETC 2010: Event Report (41:32)

• - Andrew Galea and Gav Clarke join us for an in-depth review of the activity that took place at this year’s European Team Championship, and we discuss how the Aussies fared in the mix, as well as a look at the spectacle of both the Warhammer and Warhammer 40,000 events.
  

The Lord of the Rings: 2010 Updates (01:22:28)

• - It’s been a full year since we delved into the World of Middle Earth, so we catch up on all of the new models released in that time, and discuss the rules for using them in the Lord of the Rings Strategy Battle Game.
• - LOTR rules references: <Link>

The Lord of the Rings: Weaving A Narrative (02:15:58)

• - Our look at the new entries for The Lord of the Rings continues, and we delve into the realm of running narative campaigns to link your games together.
  

Final Words (02:48:19)

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Warhammer 8th Edition - it’s a game release so massive, that we really have no hope of cramming it into merely one episode - so we’re not going to! This episode sees us crack the cover of the new book for the first half of our game review, and we get stuck into all of the tough questions that people have been asking. Is the strategy still there? Has the game we know been treated with a loving touch? We give you the lowdown - “World’s End” style!

Intro & Show News (00:52)

• - Episode sponsors: BattleFoam - Protect your army! Warpuppy - The Miniatures, Games & Hobby House! & Irresistible Force - Australia’s premier gaming store! (For details on how to sponsor an episode, check out the “Show Support” page here.)
• - Listener “shout-out”: Craig Sniffen (MasterSlowPoke).

Hobby Update (26:13)

• - New Daemons up on advance order. <Link>
• - Warhammer Island of Blood model pics. <Link>
• - Warhammer 8th edition FAQ updates re-released. <Link>
• - 40K Space Marine trailer from E3. <Link>
• - 40K Dark Millenium trailer from E3. <Link>

New Warhammer 8th Edition: Game Review - Part 1 (46:04)

• - We get stuck right into the Warhammer goodness of the new edition with an overview of the new game, the rulebook, and the new impacts on (arguably) the most important phase of the game - movement.
  

New Warhammer 8th Edition: Game Review - Part 2 (01:35:27)

• - The review continues with an in-depth look at the new stuff from the Magic, Shooting, and Close Combat phases of the game.

Final Words (02:38:29)

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Hitting the battlefields of Warhammer 40,000 everywhere via White Dwarf this month is the new “Spearhead” expansion, allowing you to play special themed games of 40K with special formations of tanks, super heavies and other fun stuff. We take a look at this new game format, as well as discuss some of the more interesting spearhead formations available to each commander.

Also, we open the workshop on another great hobby skills topic - basing your models. Tune in for a truly epic discussion about all the do’s and don’ts to build a fantastic looking foundation for your armies and give your miniatures a great finishing touch.

Intro & Show News (01:01)

• - Episode sponsors: BattleFoam - Protect your army! Warpuppy - The Miniatures, Games & Hobby House! & Irresistible Force - Australia’s premier gaming store! (For details on how to sponsor an episode, check out the “Show Support” page here.)
• - Listener “shout-out”: Chris Poli.

Hobby Update (23:38)

• - Warhammer 8th Ed goodies available for pre-order. <Link>
• - New Daemons spotted. <Link>
• - Forgeworld unveils Grot tanks! <Link>
• - Ultramarines movie teaser. <Link>
• - New Throne of Skulls GW tournament format. <Link>
• - Rankings HQ announces ETC partnership. <Link>

Warhammer 40,000: Spearhead Expansion Review (59:42)

• - What is Spearhead, and how exactly does it work? We go through this new expansion in detail and chat about just exactly what it brings to the battlefields of the 41st millenium.

Hobby Workshop: Basing Your Models (01:31:25)

• - From cleaning, to positioning, to gluing, to texturing, to painting, and everything in between, this is the ultimate hobby workshop for anyone who wants to get the right finishing touch on their models via the addition of a fantastic looking base.

Final Words (02:39:39)

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We make our return to one of the biggest events of the year on the West Aussie tournament calendar - The 4th annual Sandgroper Cup Blood Bowl tournament! Luke and JJ attend the event to report on the action from the pitch, for another great episode of tournament discussion, player commentary and drama from the stands.

Intro & Show News (01:51)

• - Episode sponsors: BattleFoam - Protect your army! Warpuppy - The Miniatures, Games & Hobby House! & Irresistible Force - Australia’s premier gaming store! (For details on how to sponsor an episode, check out the “Show Support” page here.)
• - Listener “shout-out”: Martin Phillips.

Hobby Update (23:00)

• - GW price “adjustments” announced for late May.
• - New Citadel 2010 catalogue and bases available to order.
• - Eldar & Imperial Guard gear up for preorder.
• - More Daemons on their way for August.
• - War of the Ring FAQ available.
  
• - New Forgeworld Orks, Raven Guard & Imperial Armour 8!

Interview: Drew Lovell & Damien Watson (42:05)

• - Brawl league Commissioner & chief organiser of the Sandgroper Cup tournament, Drew gives us an overview of what new stuff to expect at this year’s event, and Damien from the Ethereal Realmz gaming store down in Albany gives us the low-down on the Bloodbowl and other community activity from the southern region of the state.

Interview: “Sly” Dave Horne & Julian Palmer (01:02:33)

• - Sly Dave and former Sandgroper Cup champion Jules make their return to the show, and we talk about the hillarious events of day 1, as well as discuss some of our favourite Blood Bowl star players.

Interview: Oliver Paun & Chris Polli (Olly & Ecky) (01:25:50)

• - The colourful chaps return for another fun round of trash talk, as well as some great tips on the more common offensive and defensive strategies in your Blood Bowl games.
  

Interview: Liam Tennant (01:48:12)

• - Down to the climactic grand final match, we announce the winner and hear some tales of triumph and woe from the overall weekend!
  

Final Words & Mailbag (02:00:28)

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The Blood Angels have descended upon us this month, so we take you though the new codex in detail with what’s new, what’s different, and what’s just plain scary! Couple this with our usual news and general hobby discussion, and you’ve got our next helping of content to see you through the week!

Intro & Show News (00:46)

• - Episode sponsors: BattleFoam - Protect your army! & Warpuppy - The Miniatures, Games & Hobby House! (For details on how to sponsor an episode, check out the “Show Support” page here.)

Hobby Update (32:26)

• - New River Trolls & Orc Boar Boys. <Link>
• - Eldar Night Spinner & Imperial Manticore confirmed for June. <Link>
• - LOTR Battlehosts releases on advanced order. <Link>
• - New 40K Daemon Codex FAQ. <Link>
• - Forge World website relaunch & open day news. <Link>
• - Blood Bowl Legendary edition announced. <Link>
• - Fantasy Flight opens the Horus Heresy rulebook. <Link>

New 40K Codex: Blood Angels Review - Part 1 (01:02:46)

• - Our review commences wity a detailed exploration of the overall army, as well as the core HQ and Troop options.
  

New 40K Codex: Blood Angels Review - Part 2 (01:44:20)

• - Our discussion continues with reviews of the Elite, Fast Attack & Heavy Support options for the army, as well as our closing thoughts on the book.

Final Words (02:23:33)

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