Episode #42 - Masters of Xenocide

By Luke • July 6, 2010

This episode, we’re joined once again by Ross Watson - the lead designer for the latest 40K RPG title from Fantasy Flight Games : Deathwatch! We discuss the new game in detail and uncover the epic challenges that lie in store for the warrior Marines of the Ordo Xenos.

Also, we catch up with Gavin Clarke from Irresistible Force & Rankings HQ to chat about the national Australian Masters Warhammer tournament this year, as well as the Australian Warhammer team’s plans for the upcoming European Team Championship!

Intro & Show News (01:20)

- 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”: Todd Hanson (SniperTodd).

Hobby Update (20:04)

- Upcoming Warhammer “Island of Blood” box. <Link>
- New Warhammer templates. <Link>
- FAQs for Blood Angels & Tyranids available. <Link>
- Daemon Hunters/Witch Hunters online pdf debacle. <Link>
- Whispers of Dark Eldar. <Link>
- Another “Mystery Box” release for 2010?. <Link>

Tournament Spotlight: Australian Masters (50:36)

- Gavin Clarke gives us the lowdown on what’s happening at the Australian Masters event this year, the building excitement for the Aussie team’s ETC challenge, and some interesting views on what changes the new edition of Warhammer will bring to the tournament scene.

Games Development: Deathwatch (01:23:22)

- Ross Watson returns to the show, and we pump him mercilessly for all the gory details from the development of the new Deathwatch Roleplaying game from Fantasy Flight Games. We also uncover the existence of an exciting new Space Marine chapter!

Final Words (02:18:46)

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