Ben and Elliot are joined by Banner Bearers Big Bash MVP, Andrew Thompson to  discuss the event and to give us a masterclass on Nia and discuss the event itself. Ben also tells us about a new game he was introduced to during the casual play on the Saturday evening, Kapow!. There's also Ben's report of an unexpected chat with Steamforged CEO, Rich Loxam. Show Breakdown:Plot Phase: The Banner Bearers Big Bash, a Ben's surprise chat wth steamfored CEO, our plans for our next tournament The Banner Bearers' Big Bash 2025, and a rules clarifications from the event. Clash Phase: Masterclass on ..read more

Ben and Elliot are  discuss some playtesting of the work from the Battlefield Brewers project and Elliot gives us a masterclass on how to (competitively!) play Morrigan. They also discuss the multiple-nerd-media phenomenon that s Fallout. Show Breakdown:Plot Phase: Playtesting the Battlefield Brewers' Hill Giant rules and reminders about our tournament The Banner Bearers' Big Bash (22nd and 23rd June) and a Morrigan-themed rules clarification. Clash Phase: Masterclass on Morrigan End Phase: Ben and Elliot talks all tings Fallout Links:Banner Bearers' Big Bash tournament sign-ups:   ..read more

Ben and Elliot are joined by Melee in the Midlands Champion, Neil "Gonks Games" Sharp to  discuss the event and to give us a masterclass on how to play (and defeat) Raith Marid. Neil also introduces us to The Drowned Earth, along with a special scoop on upcoming releases! Show Breakdown:Plot Phase: Melee in the Midlands, details about our tournament The Banner Bearers' Big Bash (22nd and 23rd June) and some Raith Marid themed rules clarifications. Clash Phase: Masterclass on Raith Marid End Phase: Neil introduces Ben and Elliot to The Drowned Earth Links:Banner Bearers' Big Bash tournam ..read more

Welcome to a new mini-series of episodes: the Battlefield Brewers. Ben is joined by community members The Olde Crow and Ekun to discuss a champion design project based on the Local Legends packs made by Steamforged Games. The discussion takes an unexpected turn as they discuss whether to add a fifth class to the game. Links:Local Legends: https://steamforged.com/en-gb/pages/epic-encounters-local-legendsMusic: purple-planet.com ..read more

Another shorter episode this time, as Ben and Elliot reveal the winners of their scenario design competition. Ben also discusses the champion design team he is looking to set up on the Godtear Discord Homebrew channel. Winners:Overall: Plenty (Diced Ham) and Trade (Ben) Scenario Rules: Betrayal (Mark Lloyd) Theme: Light (Little Ghost) Map: Pincer (Reamus) Links:Scenario Competition Entries Document: Download here Godtear Discord: https://discord.gg/ZhS3VxaV9C Drumroll SFX: SpanacMusic: purple-planet.com ..read more

Ben and Elliot discuss how to make a team of champions that synergise and work well together, and cover each others weaknesses.  Show Breakdown:Plot Phase: A game against an old friend, bitty news (including a shout out for more votes on the scenario comp!) and an interesting rules query Clash Phase: Picking a team that works End Phase: Ell introduces Ben to Battletech Links:Competition voting: https://forms.gle/1L9eZGst3WaC7nZEA Music: purple-planet.com ..read more

A shorter than usual episode this time, as Ben and Elliot discuss the next stage of their scenario design competition. Please vote and give us feedback on whether you want to see more competitions like this. Links:Scenario Competition Entries Document: Download here Voting form: Vote hereMusic: purple-planet.com ..read more

A shorter than usual episode this time, as Ben and Elliot discuss the entries to their scenario design competition. Links:Scenario Competition Entries Document: Download here Music: purple-planet.com ..read more

Ben and Elliot are joined by newly-crowned UK Open Champion, Mike Marchal, to discuss their weekends at the UK Games Expo, and their relative successes in the UK Open Championship. There's also a fantastic interview with Steamforged Games' Creative Director, Mat Hart, and lore guru Sherwin Matthews. Show Breakdown:Plot Phase: The Games Expo and the UK Open Championship Clash Phase: Interview with SFG End Phase: Mike introduces us to Moonstone Links:Moonstone: https://www.moonstonethegame.com/ Music: https://www.purple-planet.com ..read more

In this episode, Ben and Elliot are on the road to the Who Let the Dogs Out tournament in Sunderland and take the opportunity to record an episode. In this one they discuss what the future might hold for Godtear and develop their wishlist of what they would like to see going forward. Episode Breakdown Plot Phase: Elliot reflects on his Construction experiences, followed by a quick news section and looking at what happens to Skullbreaker when he gets KO'd. Clash Phase: Main topic discussion has Ben and Elliot the potential developments that could occur within the game and discuss which ones t ..read more