Episode 27: Adepticon ‘26 News & 11th Edition Announcement

Kurt and Austin are joined by Stephen for this episode! Hobby progress is a bit lighter this week, but Stephen shares updates on repainting his Imperial Guard army, while Kurt finally gives in and picks up a full sim racing setup.

The main focus is all the big reveals from Adepticon 2026, including the highly anticipated 11th Edition Warhammer 40,000 announcement. The guys break down the Games Workshop reveals, share their reactions, and discuss the rules teasers and what they could mean for the future of the game.

Kurt also covers updates from Atomic Mass Games, including news for Star Wars: Legion and Marvel Crisis Protocol.

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Mark is out this episode, but Kurt is joined by Austin and makes it official by welcoming him as a full-time co-host of the show!

The guys kick things off with their usual hobby progress and recap a game of The Horus Heresy they played before recording.

For the main topic, Kurt and Austin dive into their favorite Warhammer conspiracy theories, spanning everything from 40K to Warhammer Fantasy. From wild speculation to fan-favorite theories, nothing is off the table.

To close things out, they round up the latest news from around the hobby.

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Episode 25: Regiments of the Imperial Guard

Before we dive in, a quick heads up: Kurt has a minor microphone issue at the start of hobby progress. It clears up after a few minutes, so thanks for bearing with us.

The episode opens with hobby updates and games played. Austin leads the way in hobby progress this week, while Mark is the only one who manages to get a game in, even if it’s Heroscape.

For the main topic, the guys explore some of their favorite Imperial Guard regiments. Kurt spotlights the Vostroyan Firstborn, Mark makes the case for the Maccabian Janissaries, and Austin highlights the Lucifer Blacks. Kurt circles back with another fan favorite, the Elysian Drop Troops.

To wrap things up, they briefly cover recent news, including the Drukhari recall, the new Imperial Knight, and the latest detachment updates.

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Episode 24 – Choosing the Right Game System

This week, Kurt and Mark are joined by Austin! Kurt continues building out his 30K Raven Guard, Mark assembles a cavalry squad for Heroscape, and Austin begins his journey into Horus Heresy in more ways than one.

Kurt hosts a demo game of The Horus Heresy for Austin and Jonathan to showcase how the system plays. Mark gets several Heroscape games in, and Austin fits in two games down in McMinnville.

For the main topic, the guys discuss how to choose the right game system - from personal playstyle to the needs of your local community.

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Episode 23 – What’s in Kurt’s Bag? / Warhammer Preview Recap

Mark gets some hobby time in assembling the new Chaos Marauders kit, while Kurt wraps up Gotrek & Felix Book 4 and puts in work on his Goliath Necromunda gang. After listening back to the last episode, Kurt realizes he may have talked himself into buying into the Middle-earth Strategy Battle Game, all while trying (and maybe failing) to resist the pull of a racing wheel and VR headset.

On the gaming side, Mark plays a couple games of Heroscape, and Kurt heads to Huntsville for his first game of Heresy 3rd Edition and also gets in a match of Necromunda.

For the “main topic,” the guys break down what Kurt actually packs in his battle bag - the essentials he brings to game day. They close out the episode by reacting to the latest Warhammer Preview reveals and, as tradition demands, finish things off with a little Star Wars talk.

The guys are back after a much-needed holiday break! Kurt dives back into hobby mode, working on his 30K Raven Guard after a learning game at MasterMind Gaming in Huntsville. There was also a Necromunda learning game day over the break, giving the local scene plenty of tabletop action.

There’s no single main topic this week, but Kurt’s curiosity about the Middle-earth Strategy Battle Game (MESBG) sparks a wide-ranging conversation. From Lord of the Rings and related video games to Star Wars, the upcoming Warhammer show on Amazon, the 500 Worlds campaign, and a bit of nostalgia for old rules, this episode is a relaxed, free-flowing chat across the hobby and beyond.

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Episode 21 – Wishlisting 11th Edition & Saying Goodbye to 10th

In their final episode of 2025, Mark settles into his new place, glues together more Epic Warpath models, and squeezes in a game of Heroscape with his roommate. Meanwhile, Kurt paints up three Genestealer Cult Ridgerunners and realizes he completely forgot to talk about his 40K game with Geoff, a Chaos Space Marines vs. GSC showdown!

For the main topic, the guys look back on Warhammer 40,000 10th Edition - what worked, what didn’t, and what they hope to see improved, added, or reinvented when 11th Edition finally arrives.

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Episode 20 - The Scale of Wargaming

This week, Mark and Kurt dive into the fascinating world of wargaming scales from tiny 8–10mm armies all the way up to 40mm heroes.

But first, hobby progress! Kurt has his 3D printer running nearly nonstop as he preps for a demo game of Epic Warpath, while Mark spends most of his time getting ready to move into his new place.

For the main topic, the guys break down the pros and cons of different game scales, how rules shift depending on battlefield size, and what it’s like painting everything from small forces to large centerpiece models. They also touch on using dice beyond the trusty D6 and why scale can completely change the feel of a game.

To wrap things up, they share a bit more Star Wars chatter.

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