It’s Warmachine Wednesday, and this episode is packed.

We break down the newly announced Tales from the Front Line casual play packet and why it might be exactly what our group has been looking for. From Journeyman League support to full campaign systems and random battlefield events, this update feels like a shift toward narrative-driven play and we’re here for it. Starting the game already in combat? Random encounters mid-match? Deployment zones that shake up traditional positioning? Yes, please. We talk candidly about Steamroller play versus casual formats, and why we’re discovering that while competitive play is fun, our real passion might live in longer-form campaigns, story arcs, and thematic armies that look good on the table. As returning players, we’re learning in real time, which is sometimes the hard way and sharing what that process actually looks like.

On the tabletop side, we dive into 50-point games, Kithguard tunnel mechanics, objective scoring mistakes, and what happens when you send too many models underground and forget someone has to hold flags. We also discuss upcoming local events, Adepticon prep, duos strategy, and how smaller point games are shaping our growth as players. There’s hobby talk too about our painting progress, model excitement (especially those upcoming trolls), and speculation about future releases of the core box for Kithguard. We touch on legacy factions, returning armies like Infernals and Grymkin, and how Steamforged is working to support both competitive and casual communities at the same time.

Most importantly, we talk about community — how we’re building ours, why we value sportsmanship over pure win-rate, and why we don’t pretend to be experts. We’re returning players rediscovering the game alongside new hobbyists, learning rules corrections as we go, and encouraging others to jump in with us. If you’re excited about narrative play, curious about the new casual packet, prepping for events, or just enjoy honest hobby conversations with a few side tangents and laughs along the way than this one’s for you.

The paint desk is busy, the printers are humming, and the storm is rolling in. This week we dive deep into hobby progress and tournament prep in the world of Warmachine. NJT shares step-by-step updates from the community paint-along (including the “oops, I skipped a photo” moment), experimenting with speed paints, new color choices, and finally braving some fine detail work. Meanwhile, the 3D printers are running nonstop because apparently restraint isn’t part of the hobby plan.

We break down the Thunderhead reveal and why this storm-charged powerhouse has us buzzing. Between stacking damage from Chain Reaction, launching servitors across the battlefield for some slam attacks, and unleashing shock fist beatdowns, this model brings serious electricity to the table. We talk through what makes it exciting, how it might shift some lists, and why it’s so tempting to pivot entire army plans around it.

On the organized play side, we’re gearing up for our upcoming 50-point Steamroller event at Second City Games, discussing scenario selection, community growth, and what it looks like to step back from organizing and focus more on playing. From there, we look ahead to April’s planned jump to 100 points and what that escalation means for list building, prep time, and getting meaningful reps in before Adepticon.

We also reflect on recent practice games, proxy experiments, and the importance of understanding order of operation , because sometimes the difference between victory and disaster is simply sequencing correctly. With the return of Infernals, Grimkin, and Convergence on the horizon, we explore the excitement (and confusion) around some of the more unique mechanics in the game and what kind of delightful chaos they might bring to our local scene.

Whether you’re here for the tactics, the hobby grind, the wild list ideas, or the community building, this episode captures what makes this game special.

We’re Not Just Tactics.

We’re building armies.

We’re building friendships.

We’re building the community around the game we love.

Now check your threat ranges, allocate your focus, and let’s roll some dice.

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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.

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