In today's episode things escalate fast. The conversation starts and rockets through Starship Troopers hot takes, legendary arguments over which movies “exist,” and a reminder that while Warmachine is king, the table is always open for other games, especially when giant bugs or powered armor are involved.

Then Tony takes on Chris in a no-holds-barred lore showdown to determine who walks away with an Extreme Craghorn model, featuring bold guesses, questionable confidence, and the shocking discovery that sometimes going with your gut actually works.

Then it’s time to get serious (kind of).

The team dives deep into the brand-new Kithgard, breaking down trapdoor mechanics, tunneling tricks, sneaky solos, and brutal combo setups that reward smart sequencing and punish sloppy play. Expect detailed talk on Craghorn, Mailis, jungle trolls, Scrappers, solos, and warbeast loadouts, plus plenty of “this is going to be disgusting” moments when the synergies start stacking.

Along the way, there’s Adepticon planning, duos tournament dreams, painting challenges, potential community trivia nights, model giveaways, and the eternal Warmachine truth: everything dies… eventually.

If you love lore debates, tactical deep dives, wild list theory, and friends who roast each other as hard as they roast opposing armies, this episode delivers. Grab your dice, hide your Sorscha close, and watch out for trapdoors because the Kithguard are coming.

In this episode, we sit down with Kyle from Arcane Precision, https://more-than-dice.com/arcane-precision, the Warmachine focused podcast dedicated to rebuilding and strengthening the community around the game we love. Kyle shares his journey from early tabletop wargaming through Mark II, III, and into the evolving landscape of Mark IV, and how Arcane Precision grew out of a desire to reconnect players and foster a healthier, more welcoming scene.

We dig into accessible entry points like Command Starters, the sweet spot of 30–50 point games, and why Warmachine remains one of the most tactically rewarding systems out there. The conversation also covers rebuilding local metas, welcoming returning players, and balancing competitive play with casual fun.

Kyle also breaks down Food Machine, a charity-driven Warmachine event that turns friendly “cheating” into real-world impact, raising money for local food banks while keeping the game lighthearted and inclusive. From community and rules bloat to painted armies, content creation goals, and stompy robots, this episode is all about why Warmachine still matters. Tell us how your community is bringing it back and how your doing it.

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Join Tony, Chris, and Angus as they recap their latest tournament adventures, celebrate Tommy's best sportsman win and Angus's epic display board, and dive into the brand new Warmachine rules update with their top three and bottom three changes! From discussing their top picks and biggest concerns about the changes, to planning their two-player tournament shenanigans at the upcoming convention, the crew keeps it real about what's working (and what's not) in their favorite tabletop game.

Plus: broken egg product reviews, token talk, and why Team NJT Concrete Shoes might be the funniest (and worst) tournament team ever assembled. Whether you're a seasoned player or just curious about tabletop gaming, this episode delivers laughs, strategy, and plenty of community spirit!

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