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The 2024 Nations Cup Review! - Middle Earth Strategy Battle Game | MESBG
We take a look at the first MESBG Nations Cup and review the results! Find out what the armies of the strongest countries are looking like!
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00:00 Introduction
01:31 Nations Cup Background
05:14 Good Factions
07:48 Evil Factions
10:29 Tournament Results
13:23 Team Germany's Armies
16:44 Team France's Armies
18:15 Team Poland's Armies
19:29 Poland List 1
23:09 Scenarios
24:18 Poland List 2
29:07 Poland List 3
32:05 Poland List 4
33:36 Poland List 5
37:06 Poland List 6
44:45 Poland Dummy Lists
49:40 Conclusion
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Rohan Tier List - Middle Earth Strategy Battle Game | MESBG
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Our latest tier list is a ranking of all-things Rohan! Joined by Jake, a seasoned Rohan player, we dive deep into all the hero and warrior profiles of this iconic army. Patreon Promotion: We have a new Patreon promotion to announce! After a month of joining, all patrons will receive a set of our new custom Baron Into the West dice (while supplies last)! More Ranking Videos: czcams.com/play/PL4A...
Arnor Reveal Breakdown! - Middle Earth Strategy Battle Game | MESBG
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Charles and Ian rally for an emergency podcast to break down the newest reveal for the upcoming Arnor supplement! We share a few of our thoughts based on what we currently know, and some speculations of what may come next. Patreon Promotion: We have a new Patreon promotion to announce! After a month of joining, all patrons will receive a set of our new custom Baron Into the West dice (while sup...
Reviewing Your HOTTEST Takes! - Middle Earth Strategy Battle Game | MESBG
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What are some of the hottest takes out there? We gathered the community’s submissions, and also share a few of our own. Our Patron Stephen joins in on the fun and gives his thoughts. More Open Topic Episodes: czcams.com/play/PL4AjD8eksrQEbY6i8_wCaxxMH9ULExZ6_.html Our Links: Patreon: www.patreon.com/IntotheWest Facebook: ITWpod Instagram: intothewestpodcast Our Spons...
TOP 8 Lists of AdeptiCon 2024! - Middle Earth Strategy Battle Game | MESBG
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Alisher returns to the podcast to join us as we break down North America's largest MESBG event, AdeptiCon! Richard and Alisher share their tournament experience, followed by a deep dive of the top eight lists of the Grand Tournament. More Open Topic Episodes: czcams.com/play/PL4AjD8eksrQEbY6i8_wCaxxMH9ULExZ6_.html Our Links: Patreon: www.patreon.com/IntotheWest Facebook: ITWpod Ins...
I went to the largest MIDDLE-EARTH tournament in North America 2024
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Richard recaps his experience at Adepticon 2024, one of the largest Middle-Earth SBG tournaments in North America, sponsored by Games Workshop! Will he have what it takes to compete for gold? More Open Topic Episodes: czcams.com/play/PL4AjD8eksrQEbY6i8_wCaxxMH9ULExZ6_.html Our Links: Patreon: www.patreon.com/IntotheWest Facebook: ITWpod Instagram: intothewestpodcast ...
TOP 16 Evil Heroes Bracket ft Entmoot Podcast - Middle Earth Strategy Battle Game | MESBG
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We are back with the highly anticipated follow up to our Good Heroes bracket, this time it's our mission to determine who is the Top Evil hero! Harry of the Entmoot podcast fame joins to help us tackle this great task. It's a battle royale between the top picks from our guest, the cast, and the community! More Ranking Videos: czcams.com/play/PL4AjD8eksrQH5qcVcOHkfDoCWI5d_oxST.html Our Links: Pa...
Craziest Profiles in the History of Middle Earth Strategy Battle Game | MESBG (Throwback)
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We turn back the clock to look back at all the craziest profiles in the history of MESBG! The following is the open topic segment from season 2 episode 9; the audio only episode was published in March 2022, now released with new visuals! More Throwback Episodes: czcams.com/play/PL4AjD8eksrQGub8TS8Muud4nhx5qGuSl0.html Our Links: Patreon: www.patreon.com/IntotheWest Facebook: ITWpod ...
Isengard Tier List - Middle Earth Strategy Battle Game | MESBG
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We invite Don from North of the Shire podcast onto the show to break down one of the game’s classic armies, Isengard! Tune in as Don shares his two cents on the heroes and warriors of one of his favourite armies. More Tier Lists: czcams.com/play/PL4AjD8eksrQH5qcVcOHkfDoCWI5d_oxST.html Our Links: Patreon: www.patreon.com/IntotheWest Facebook: ITWpod Instagram: intothew...
February 2024 FAQ Review - Middle Earth Strategy Battle Game | MESBG
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Joined by Andrew of A Hobbyist’s Tale podcast, we dive into all the changes of the highly anticipated February 2024 FAQ! More Open Topic Episodes: czcams.com/play/PL4AjD8eksrQEbY6i8_wCaxxMH9ULExZ6_.html Our Links: Patreon: www.patreon.com/IntotheWest Facebook: ITWpod Instagram: intothewestpodcast Our Sponsors: Baron of Dice With dice for all wargaming systems, includ...
Rating Your Fun Lists! - Middle Earth Strategy Battle Game | MESBG
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We're back to review some more lists submitted by patrons. The theme this time is the list you had the most fun playing in recent memory! Thank you to each of our patrons for supporting us. We hope you enjoy this review! More Open Topic Episodes: czcams.com/play/PL4AjD8eksrQEbY6i8_wCaxxMH9ULExZ6_.html Our Links: Patreon: www.patreon.com/IntotheWest Facebook: ITWpod Instagram: insta...
Fiefdoms Tier List - Middle Earth Strategy Battle Game | MESBG
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Join us as we do a deep dive on all the profiles in the Fiefdoms! More Tier Lists: czcams.com/play/PL4AjD8eksrQH5qcVcOHkfDoCWI5d_oxST.html Our Links: Patreon: www.patreon.com/IntotheWest Facebook: ITWpod Instagram: intothewestpodcast Our Sponsors: Baron of Dice With dice for all wargaming systems, including MESBG, go check them out! Link: baronofdice.com/?ref=WEST 5%...
The LARGEST League in the World - Middle Earth Strategy Battle Game | MESBG
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Special guest, Eliott Shillinglaw from Gollum's Gamers, is back to talk about the biggest MESBG league in the world, the Great British Hobbit League (GBHL) and what's in store for 2024! Gollum's Gamers Channel: youtube.com/@GollumGamers?si=P1t4HVXwbfdTUEOJ 00:00 Introduction 00:51 Uniqueness of the GBHL 06:12 Best thing about the tournament scene 09:35 3D Printing Acceptance 12:09 Changes in 20...
TOP 10 Armies of 2023 - Middle Earth Strategy Battle Game | MESBG
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For the last episode of 2023, we've compiled all the tournament data from the GBHL this year and analyzed the TOP 10 performing armies and Legendary Legions! We are joined by Eliott Shillinglaw from Gollum's Gamers to give us some insider information behind the numbers! Gollum's Gamers Channel: youtube.com/@GollumGamers?si=P1t4HVXwbfdTUEOJ 00:00 Introduction 04:13 Predictions 6:26 10th 9:41 9th...
Defenders of Helm's Deep vs Azog's Legion Battle Report - Middle Earth Strategy Battle Game | MESBG
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Defenders of Helm's Deep vs Azog's Legion Battle Report - Middle Earth Strategy Battle Game | MESBG
Necromancer, Ringbearer & Shire Legions Tier List - Middle Earth Strategy Battle Game | MESBG
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Necromancer, Ringbearer & Shire Legions Tier List - Middle Earth Strategy Battle Game | MESBG
TOP 10 Most FUN to Play Armies - Middle Earth Strategy Battle Game | MESBG
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TOP 10 Most FUN to Play Armies - Middle Earth Strategy Battle Game | MESBG
How to Use Special Strikes (Throwback) - Middle Earth Strategy Battle Game | MESBG
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How to Use Special Strikes (Throwback) - Middle Earth Strategy Battle Game | MESBG
Angmar Tier List - Middle Earth Strategy Battle Game | MESBG
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Angmar Tier List - Middle Earth Strategy Battle Game | MESBG
Warhammer 40K Player RATES Profiles in Middle Earth Strategy Battle Game | MESBG
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Warhammer 40K Player RATES Profiles in Middle Earth Strategy Battle Game | MESBG
How To Play - Middle Earth Strategy Battle Game | MESBG
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How To Play - Middle Earth Strategy Battle Game | MESBG
Kingdom of Khazad-dûm & Moria Dwarf Tier List - Middle Earth Strategy Battle Game | MESBG
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Kingdom of Khazad-dûm & Moria Dwarf Tier List - Middle Earth Strategy Battle Game | MESBG
TOP 5 Lists of NOVA 2023 Reviewed! - Middle Earth Strategy Battle Game | MESBG
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TOP 5 Lists of NOVA 2023 Reviewed! - Middle Earth Strategy Battle Game | MESBG
TOP 16 GOOD Heroes Bracket ft Conquest Creations - Middle Earth Strategy Battle Game | MESBG
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TOP 16 GOOD Heroes Bracket ft Conquest Creations - Middle Earth Strategy Battle Game | MESBG
Beornings vs Misty Mountains Battle Report - Middle Earth Strategy Battle Game | MESBG
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Beornings vs Misty Mountains Battle Report - Middle Earth Strategy Battle Game | MESBG
August 2023 FAQ Breakdown - Middle Earth Strategy Battle Game | MESBG
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August 2023 FAQ Breakdown - Middle Earth Strategy Battle Game | MESBG
Rating Your Army Lists! - Middle Earth Strategy Battle Game | MESBG
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Rating Your Army Lists! - Middle Earth Strategy Battle Game | MESBG
Tournament Checklist (Throwback) - Middle Earth Strategy Battle Game | MESBG
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Tournament Checklist (Throwback) - Middle Earth Strategy Battle Game | MESBG
Lothlorien Tier List - Middle Earth Strategy Battle Game | MESBG
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Lothlorien Tier List - Middle Earth Strategy Battle Game | MESBG
Australian Meta ft Conquest Creations - Middle Earth Strategy Battle Game | MESBG
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Australian Meta ft Conquest Creations - Middle Earth Strategy Battle Game | MESBG

Komentáře

  • @TheBronf
    @TheBronf Před 3 dny

    i dont agree. if you are playing with a non hero monster you should be also adding another hero or unit that would be able to support it. barrow whites, ringwraiths ect to prevent it from just simply bieng killed by a hero with strike something you would be doing regardless if you had a monster or not when playing armies that have those options. and how are you getting your monster killed turn 2? iv never had a monster die that fast.

  • @darchensol5112
    @darchensol5112 Před 5 dny

    as an isengard player, the poland dummy list is fun, but lacking in Xbows to be taken seriously🤣particularly in good Vs evil. between gandalf,galadriel and cirdan about 2 thirds of good armies are gonna have blinding light, so ballista lose a lot of effectiveness. they are too 'all or nothing' into ranged. and without the full rerolls, not worth losing th named heroes for in the legion (imo) but Xbows, apart from shooting, are also F4 S4 D5 C3 warriors that you can slap infront of pikes. so you shoot at what's outside the bubble, and/or march at it with a horde. your actual investment into ranged is about 2-4% of your points limit. at 800 you can run 4-5 heroes and 45-60 troops, (so 15-20 xbows+hero bows) mostly all uruks. at least double if not triple or quadruple march, could grab a drum, 11-15 might points, grab some cheap fearless with the oathmaker, just a big fast grindy, fightly, shooty mess🤣

    • @intothewestpodcast
      @intothewestpodcast Před 5 dny

      Agreed. The takeaway with seeing that dummy list is that there is an option to build a better shooty list in the normal pure list now. It’s hard to justify small ballista buffs in the legion for what you have to give up.

    • @darchensol5112
      @darchensol5112 Před 5 dny

      @@intothewestpodcast legion is strictly for bomb aficionados now i reckon. on the plus side i now have a 5 hero 60 model 18 Xbow shot list to test. built one just to make sure my numbers were right, and now i really want to throw it into some games🤣

  • @wszystkootaern4980
    @wszystkootaern4980 Před 6 dny

    Irolas over Madril? really? :D

  • @ciaosonoAlbertoG
    @ciaosonoAlbertoG Před 8 dny

    20:00 If you're seeing that horde armies eat up all the time of the game, why don't you use a chess clock?

    • @intothewestpodcast
      @intothewestpodcast Před 7 dny

      It’s an interesting idea, but for MESBG it wouldn’t really work. With the priority system, the time required every turn varies, for example the player who moves first usually needs more time to make decisions. Turns can also take longer due to scenario or match up. It would also give huge advantage to shooty armies who can just skip move phase. Fight phase on a chess clock would also be very complicated as the whole phase involves both players.

  • @ForgedInFlamesTTG
    @ForgedInFlamesTTG Před 9 dny

    Sometimes inreally think Into the West are Stück in their bubble lists 😂

  • @dietrichknauth9305
    @dietrichknauth9305 Před 9 dny

    I'm still traumatized from the last time I played Storm the Camp with low defense evil infantry against elven shooting....

  • @lutzeichmeyer9338
    @lutzeichmeyer9338 Před 10 dny

    Well, this is proof that host of the drag emp is OP. I always thought Gandalf was kind of bad, is it a new thing to use him? Also, I just want your opinion on this as some extremely strong players, is triple transfix any good (WK + mouth + wraith) in not just good vs evil, or is it just not competative?

    • @intothewestpodcast
      @intothewestpodcast Před 10 dny

      Gandalf the Grey is totally playable, a bit niche but he's not bad (like Gandalf the White). Triple caster is a strong build, I've done it before with a good amount of success! Mainly because it's not easy to get fortify spirit.

    • @lutzeichmeyer9338
      @lutzeichmeyer9338 Před 9 dny

      Which casters did you use?

    • @intothewestpodcast
      @intothewestpodcast Před 9 dny

      1. WK 2. Wraith (named or generic) 3. mouth/kardush

  • @upperplus7953
    @upperplus7953 Před 11 dny

    Hahaha I also always confuse Dark Denizens of Mirkwood and Fell Beings of Mirkwood

  • @indonesiaops7276
    @indonesiaops7276 Před 11 dny

    Can you link the stream channel?

  • @Competentetyler
    @Competentetyler Před 11 dny

    22:55 This list seems bred for some purpose… death to the Dragon Emperor. Pike block isn’t great when the middle Pike is moved out of base contact, but still within 1” of the original (imagine slightly to the side). This cuts the dice way down, potentially out of banner too, and can trap the model. All while worrying about Gwahir hurling the weak Easterlings through tons of Pike supports.

  • @marcpage6514
    @marcpage6514 Před 11 dny

    I was team Captain for Canada! I’m one of the founder of the Québec league. I tried really hard to get guys from all over Canada but no one from the west answered! We tried to get some of the Ontario players but none were available unfortunately. We still had a lot of fun but didn’t manage to win a round. We are currently working on a team for next year already! Has we enjoyed pur experience

    • @princedetenebres
      @princedetenebres Před 11 dny

      Tsk tsk ITW crew. Where was BC when Quebec called? Where was BC when Team Canada's enemies closed in around them? Where was BC when...

    • @intothewestpodcast
      @intothewestpodcast Před 11 dny

      @marcpage6514 Very cool, yeah it was a bit abrupt. I personally didn't hear about the event until a month or two in advance and something like that would need more planning for me. Glad to hear it was a great event, I'm definitely considering next year!

    • @intothewestpodcast
      @intothewestpodcast Před 11 dny

      We did not see the beacons lit... 😅😂 @princedetenebres

    • @marcpage6514
      @marcpage6514 Před 10 dny

      @@intothewestpodcast if you could add me to the proper page I would be more than happy to make announcements and even make the trip out in the west sometime

    • @intothewestpodcast
      @intothewestpodcast Před 10 dny

      @@marcpage6514 we would love to have you! Just join "West Coast Hobbits" group on Facebook!

  • @Alexanderfication
    @Alexanderfication Před 11 dny

    Thanks for sharing fellas.

  • @mrlegacy9089
    @mrlegacy9089 Před 11 dny

    I was part of team Canada! It was my first Tournament and I had only been playing for a few months (I am a very quick learner). I got away with 2 wins, one was a major victory so I came out of the Tournament feeling quiet good even though we were dead last I still enjoyed myself and learned a lot for the next time. Hopefully team Canada pulls together a good team for next year and maybe ill get to join in one way or another haha. Also the list I brought was not as competitive as it could have been (pretty much low might Angmar with WK, Tainted, 2 Wights and a Shade) so I knew I wouldn't be winning all my games.

    • @intothewestpodcast
      @intothewestpodcast Před 11 dny

      That's a great accomplishment in such a competitive tournament, well done! I hope no offence was taken given our comments, we aren't totally in tune with the east coast players, we only know a couple from several international events and we didn't see them attend this event. Absolutely, it would be awesome to field a strong team in the future and show the word Canada's potential!

    • @mrlegacy9089
      @mrlegacy9089 Před 11 dny

      @intothewestpodcast No offense taken at all haha. I'm a nobody from New Brunswick! I think everyone was planning to go the year after, so there was more planning and such (there may even be a sign up for it haha).

  • @kangaroo8858
    @kangaroo8858 Před 11 dny

    POLSKA GUROM

  • @chriskay284
    @chriskay284 Před 11 dny

    Did everyone have to speak English ?

    • @intothewestpodcast
      @intothewestpodcast Před 11 dny

      I believe so, from all the streamed games it seemed like everyone communicated in English.

    • @marcpage6514
      @marcpage6514 Před 11 dny

      English was the mandatory language spoken at the tables

  • @Klickor
    @Klickor Před 11 dny

    I think the AoL player ignored the Orc Trackers and Prowlers 4+ to hit because in a Team event he is much more likely to run into Blinding Light (Poland had 2 out of 3 lists with it as an example and probably expected the same from many others) compared to normal events so everything will hit on 6s anyway. Poland probably wants to use this list to counter the other team's shooting list too so then having the extra range is more important than normal since when the orc trackers and prowlers get in range they risk a lot of good shooting coming back to them. Then having 18" range is way more important and they can then play the list more defensively to avoid giving up points. Something that is almost as important as getting wins in team formats. In single events you need to be able to win each game with good margins/tie breakers to have a shot for the first place and thus need to be able to be more aggressive (like prowlers) to score all those points. That is not as needed here.

  • @GaspardSavoureux01
    @GaspardSavoureux01 Před 11 dny

    I know some of the guys from team canada and yeah they were assembled on short notice and just wanted to participate and have fun

    • @intothewestpodcast
      @intothewestpodcast Před 11 dny

      They seemed like great guys but hopefully in the future we can send in a more competitive team! 🙂

  • @lord17c
    @lord17c Před 12 dny

    Great break down. I'm taking Thraduil's halls to an event this weekend.

  • @pieters3624
    @pieters3624 Před 12 dny

    Moria's army list is super cool with the big monsters. The Cave drake positioning was risky, maybe you should have waited one extra turn to have the goblins surround the cave drake to prevent trapping :o

  • @lald01
    @lald01 Před 17 dny

    Not sure about Amdur over Rutabi like. Even if it's just marginally. She's got more tools for less. Also. The captain. The march can stack with the drum. That's insane if you pull it off.

  • @nilssaugen2303
    @nilssaugen2303 Před 17 dny

    There is nothing stopping youfrom taking Eorl and other named rohan heros. If you are playing foot Rohan, its actually a pretty strong combo.

    • @intothewestpodcast
      @intothewestpodcast Před 17 dny

      That’s true, you just don’t have access to any spear supports. If you wanted to play non-LL pure Rohan, he’s a pretty good pick.

    • @nilssaugen2303
      @nilssaugen2303 Před 17 dny

      Foot Rohan is my preferred build. Clue is that every warrior has a missile weapon. You just have to work around the lack of spearsupport.:)

  • @ajrollo1437
    @ajrollo1437 Před 18 dny

    I finally decided to get into MESBG, starting with Lothlorien.

  • @erikeklund9010
    @erikeklund9010 Před 20 dny

    Do you have any plans of doing a teir list on one of the dwarf factions? Would be fun :)

  • @SonsOfGondor1
    @SonsOfGondor1 Před 20 dny

    If anyone else was unsure if the Huntsman can specifically target a horse, here's the relevant FAQ: Q: As a King’s Huntsman always passes an In The Way roll on a 2+ when they target a Cavalry model, does the 2+ mean they will hit the rider, or their choice of rider or mount? (p.66) A: When a King’s Huntsman shoots at a Cavalry model they must declare whether they are targeting the horse or the rider. If they hit the Cavalry model, they will hit the targeted part of that model on a 2+.

    • @intothewestpodcast
      @intothewestpodcast Před 20 dny

      Thanks! I definitely remember reading something on this... Unfortunately I think our point stands that he probably still isn't super useful! -Richard

  • @Hammerheadiii
    @Hammerheadiii Před 21 dnem

    Would love to have some pics and some of the dimensions (how high are the walls for example) on the helms deep build. I am planning my own helms deep and am looking for inspiration.

  • @ThirdAgeWargaming
    @ThirdAgeWargaming Před 22 dny

    A really interesting take on Rohan and is food for thought on ways to improve my Rohan builds. Good stuff!

  • @inspiredwon2670
    @inspiredwon2670 Před 22 dny

    Please stop saying Feel and replace it with Think. Men think, women feel.

  • @ric1194
    @ric1194 Před 23 dny

    Siege weapons should definitely be in the game, its not a competitive game and should be based around whats competitive. Sieges are an actual thing in this game and there they are fun. Defence and offensively. They are also fun to play with, not against yeah, but you cant say they arent fun to use when they are for the person using them.

  • @punchyMiddleEarth
    @punchyMiddleEarth Před 23 dny

    I didnt see Mouth of Sauron mentioned! 😳

  • @punchyMiddleEarth
    @punchyMiddleEarth Před 23 dny

    Love the generic Ringwraith pick! Under-rated for sure! 😎

  • @Boidington
    @Boidington Před 23 dny

    Do you think Grima is tooo powerful for 25 points? I’ve had some complaints in my games when I use him since a lot of people just don’t seem to know how to counter him

    • @intothewestpodcast
      @intothewestpodcast Před 23 dny

      Maybe, but Grima has enough weaknesses that if he were to cost more, he may be a more conditional pick competitively. You need to take Saruman first, which you can consider as somewhat of a tax to take Grima. There’s a decent amount of magic at the higher points where you see Grima, and Grima is very succeptible to magic. If Grima could be taken without Saruman, then he probably should cost more.

  • @SonsOfGondor1
    @SonsOfGondor1 Před 23 dny

    I get that you lose the army bonus if you take Eorl and other named Rohan heroes, but you can run him with Gamling and Theoden to get the FV buff and a chance for 2 Might every turn on Eorl . . . no Str +1 on the charge, but that's the only downside . . .

    • @intothewestpodcast
      @intothewestpodcast Před 23 dny

      That is true, if you went for that build you’d have to decide whether the extra Might from Eorl + access to Sons of Eorl is better, or running Riders of Theoden for the +1 Strength and one turn of Death.

  • @Competentetyler
    @Competentetyler Před 23 dny

    15:59 If they gave Eomer the Arise Riders of Theoden! Special rule, I think it would balance him perfectly!

  • @ralexy999
    @ralexy999 Před 24 dny

    All the other heroes with banner have 6" aura (Boromir, Halabarad, Suladan) I find sad that the big nerf on the Gamling banner did not compensate the rule loss by giving it the same range as all the other "royal banners"

  • @lutzeichmeyer9338
    @lutzeichmeyer9338 Před 24 dny

    Hot take: aragorn should drop to 190 points but go down to D4 base. And Aragorn strider should go down to 120 points but lose his might store Give him some usage!

  • @BlumenkohlBroccoli1
    @BlumenkohlBroccoli1 Před 24 dny

    Would have really liked your opinion on Ghan and his dudes too.

  • @Yomolink
    @Yomolink Před 24 dny

    What elven army do you recommend to start with? I have never played Warhammer but its my favorite faction. Thanks a lot 😊

    • @intothewestpodcast
      @intothewestpodcast Před 24 dny

      Lothlorien is probably the easiest to collect and the most well balanced, though you will need to ally them if you want to get very competitive! Halls for Thranduil are probably the strongest by themselves, but very centred around Thranduil. Rivendell is also very solid! Go with the one you like the most :)

    • @Yomolink
      @Yomolink Před 24 dny

      @@intothewestpodcast thank you so much, I'll take a look at them 😊

  • @PMMagro
    @PMMagro Před 25 dny

    I think mosters should have a minimum roll in battle like 2+ or for the biggest monsters 3+, meaning if you roll lower it's that number or you opt to re-roll one or all such dice (banner-like)?

  • @Biggest-bear
    @Biggest-bear Před 25 dny

    Im totally surprised yall didn't add Hama to legend tier, with your on brand bad takes

  • @KharnTheBtrayer
    @KharnTheBtrayer Před 25 dny

    Awesome video guys! I would love to see one for Gondor soon as I just started the game with the tin cans as my first army.

  • @RosieJonesRules
    @RosieJonesRules Před 25 dny

    Wish Eorl got some love in a LL or something. I know he's great at lower points but jeez

    • @intothewestpodcast
      @intothewestpodcast Před 25 dny

      His restrictions feel like a LL, totally agree it would be nice to get a few extra bonuses!

  • @xEzekielx1
    @xEzekielx1 Před 25 dny

    Ive been playing a bit with defenders of helms deep, i actually really rate Aldor in that list. If youre already taking gamling with royal standard having a 1 might hero to start getting "free might" is great, at 10 points cheaper than Haleth. The rerolling bow is pretty nice too with the ability to might as needed. I wouldnt put him above fortitude but i would easily drop 2 warriors to slot him in, only with gamlings banner though.

  • @tacquitotim570
    @tacquitotim570 Před 25 dny

    Putting Theodred in Legend but not Gorulf ? Shameful! #justiceforDunland

  • @XenosFire
    @XenosFire Před 25 dny

    Makes me so sad that pure Rohan is unviable. What would you guys do to make it more playable?

    • @intothewestpodcast
      @intothewestpodcast Před 25 dny

      There are a few things that would help. Less restrictions for heroes, like Helm, to be run outside his legion. Or if there were a couple effective heroes that are not in any legion would also give some incentive to run pure.

    • @XenosFire
      @XenosFire Před 25 dny

      @@intothewestpodcast Do you think that will ever happen?

    • @intothewestpodcast
      @intothewestpodcast Před 25 dny

      Maybe in a new edition. It’s anyone’s guess how army building will be like, so it would be something to look forward to!

  • @MrElite16
    @MrElite16 Před 25 dny

    Thanks for the support! Great video!

  • @lutzeichmeyer9338
    @lutzeichmeyer9338 Před 25 dny

    Rohan is so cool, but so meh. I think that the riders need to drop to 13 points and some heros need to get good, like give hama some sort of courage buffing ability or something!

    • @intothewestpodcast
      @intothewestpodcast Před 25 dny

      Agreed, riders used to be 13 last edition. GW should have left them the way they were. 13 points would make the Royal Guard less of an auto include as well.

  • @maltejacobsen6866
    @maltejacobsen6866 Před 25 dny

    I always thougth they should make Two Handed Axes in this game playable. especially in other lists compared to shield it is not worth to spend the 1 point for troops or 5 points for heroes (it is never worth for heroes, because they can loose a fight with a single 6 of a warrior. Has always been my problem with Grimbold with addition to his def 5) Easy way to fix it in my opinion. Make Natural 6 Stay 6s in duel rolls. Would still not make it better as a shield and now i have reason to decide if I need shield or two handed. especially with heroes i would also consider o take two handed and it still wouldnt be too strong. (for Gondor make the units who have this special rule already a natural 5 and 6)

    • @intothewestpodcast
      @intothewestpodcast Před 25 dny

      Agreed, the penalty of using a two-handed weapon is pretty steep and probably isn’t worth a full point for warriors and 5 points for heroes. An easy fix if mechanics were to stay the same would be to make them free across the board.

    • @maltejacobsen6866
      @maltejacobsen6866 Před 25 dny

      @@intothewestpodcast would be one way to handle the situation and i agree it would still be balanced, because two handed axes advantages and disadvantages cancel each other perfectly. They were free in an earlier Version of the Game. I would prefer them to be free instead of the way they are now (Because now they are almost not taken at all) But in general i don't like something to be free, hence i would rather have the Two handed axe be buffed a little. Never-the-less also valid option

  • @hunsler1006
    @hunsler1006 Před 25 dny

    When I use Eomer he always puts in so much work, and is never your opponents main target because they're distracted by Theoden or Gamling. Legend for me (with Theoden)

    • @intothewestpodcast
      @intothewestpodcast Před 25 dny

      Glad he works for you! The armies you go up against definitely effect his impact quite a bit.

  • @dannyallen540
    @dannyallen540 Před 25 dny

    looking to start mesbg with rohan.... whats a good place to start??

    • @intothewestpodcast
      @intothewestpodcast Před 25 dny

      A good star would be the Rohan Battle Host! Great value and gives you Eomer and a solid bunch of troop, and the expand with a couple packs of Rohan Royal Guard, and any heroes you like. War in Rohan book is a must if you want to play some of the popular foot Rohan legendary legions, or pick up Gondor at War if you want to play the Riders of Theoden legion.