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Readers that Wargame

Readers that Wargame

By: Tyler Tarter
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Welcome to Readers that Wargame, where storytelling meets strategy! This channel is all about bridging the gap between book lovers and wargaming enthusiasts. Dive into the lore of your favorite fantasy and sci-fi novels, get inspired by epic storylines, and see how they can fuel your passion for tabletop wargames like Warhammer 40,000. From in-depth book reviews to guides on creating lore-accurate armies, we explore the worlds of iconic series like Expeditionary Force, The Stormlight Archive, and more. Whether you're a longtime wargamer or a curious bookworm, there’s something here for you!Tyler Tarter Art Literary History & Criticism
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  • Is Elemental Council Worth Reading?
    Jul 15 2025

    🔥 What happens when the Greater Good is tested from within?

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    In this video, we dive deep into Elemental Council by Noah Van Nguyen — the first Warhammer 40K novel to bring together all five Tau castes in a full-scale rebellion story. Set on the contested world of Cao Quo, this book pits a desperate Tau Sept against the grimdark fury of a lone Raptors Space Marine leading a brutal insurgency.

    We’ll break down:

    • 00:42 The story’s unique setting and structure

    • 04:18 The Elemental Council and what they represent

    • 08:07 The Pros and Cons of the book

    • 15:44 Whether it’s worth your time as a 40K reader or lore-driven wargame

    If you’re a fan of political thrillers, xenos-centric fiction, or looking for a truly unique 40K experience, you don’t want to miss this one.

    💬 Which caste’s viewpoint did YOU enjoy most? Drop it in the comments.

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    #Warhammer40K #ElementalCouncil #BlackLibrary #TauEmpire #ReadersThatWargame #40kLore #RaptorsSpaceMarines #WargameBooks

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    18 mins
  • Disposable Corps Is the Grimdark Indie Gem Warhammer Fans Need to Play
    Jul 8 2025

    💀 What if you were just another nameless Guardsman in the meat grinder of war? Meet Disposable Corps—a brutal, tactical shooter where death is guaranteed and survival is temporary.

    In this episode of Readers That Wargame, we dive into why Warhammer 40K fans—especially those who love the Astra Militarum—will feel right at home in this fast-paced, grimdark indie gem.

    🎮 What You’ll Learn:

    • The lore and aesthetic of Disposable Corps

    • Why it echoes the bleakness of 40K’s endless war

    • How the gameplay loop feels like Guardsmen meets Hotline Miami

    • Why this game is perfect between hobby sessions

    • And why it just might scratch your 40K itch in a whole new way

    ⚠️ It's fast. It's tactical. It's brutal. And it's cheap.

    Disclosure: I received a free review copy of this product from https://www.keymailer.co

    Music by Andrii Poradovskyi from Pixabay

    #DisposableCorps #Warhammer40k #GrimdarkGaming #AstraMilitarum #IndieGames #ReadersThatWargame #SteamGames #WargameReview #40kFans #IndieStrategyGame #keymailer


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    11 mins
  • No Mercy, Just Artillery – Build the Perfect Iron Warriors Army
    Jul 1 2025

    Cold. Calculating. Merciless.

    The Iron Warriors are not here for glory—they’re here to reduce your enemies to rubble.

    In this Readers That Wargame video, we walk you through how to build a lore-accurate Iron Warriors army that looks, feels, and fights like the cold-hearted siege masters they are.

    💀 IN THIS VIDEO:

    🛠️ 00:18 The grim history of the Iron Warriors Legion

    ⚙️ 6:25 What units make your army lore-faithful and lethal

    💰 9:28 What it costs to build this mechanical war machine

    🎨 13:27 How to paint hazard stripes, weathered armor, and grim aesthetics

    🧠 17:07 Tactics to grind your enemies down like Olympia’s walls

    🛑 No daemon princes. No cult troops. Just iron, fire, and contempt.

    Army List: https://drive.google.com/file/d/13dz1XtfrFX_oLxG69pIA9044Zb-CHx-l/view?usp=sharing

    Cost List: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1lnKK-eop6w8McBJ11b_BbuPdeLm5904V2RcZ_2wJhyc/edit?usp=sharing

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    20 mins

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