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The History of 40K is a bi-weekly (every fortnight) show on the history of the game of Warhammer 40K. The show will focus both on the tabletop game as well as video games, movies, and more. With guests for every show to share their knowledge and experience with the games at those times. Join us for a fun and informative dive into the history of our great game.
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- 1 weeks ago44 min
Episode 28 - Wait people also hate eldar? How come? pt2
On today’s episode we go into the nightmare Eldar editions. Starting of course with Ynnari and the hilarious amount of attempts by GW to fix that mess, only to just throw the whole thing in the dumpster in the end. Then the great Harlequin fiasco of 9th edition, the only time anyone ever saw void weavers. And of course the greatest of them all the launch of 10th edition, and likely the most over powered army in the history of 40k. Patreon Merchandise Discord Link: Our Website Retro Recall Brad Channel Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
- 3 weeks ago36 min
Episode 27 - Wait people also eldar? How come? pt1
On today’s episode we jump into the Eldar over the editions. Opening with their addition to the game in 2nd and then the growth of their dominance from there. With their standard combination of busted and unfair core rules. As well as their always fun ways to play the game just differently from everyone else. Yay space elves! Patreon Merchandise Discord Link: Our Website Retro Recall Brad Channel Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
- Jun 24, 202638 min
Episode 26 - Orks pt 2, shooty orks can get a little OP at times
On today’s episode we continue talking about the greatest of all the factions in the game of 40K the Orks! With a trip down memory lane into the glory that was 8th edition orks. Dakka Dakka Dakka, shock attack guns, and buggies. We then move onto 9th edition where buggies might have gotten a little OP during (it was still fun though) and of course close out on 10th edition with another lesson learned on Dakka, but more importantly the super fun of the army then. Patreon Merchandise Discord Link: Our Website Retro Recall Brad Channel Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
- Jun 10, 202641 min
Episode 25 - Are the Orks the most fun army in 40k?
On today’s episode we decide to talk about our greatest love in the game the orks. Starting from their beginnings from the 80’s, before Alan was alive, and when Brad was in high school (he is very old). And then run through the eras and how even from the on-set they were more fun that other armies. With wild and stupid rules that were fun (and sometimes oppressive) but always memorable. Patreon Merchandise Discord Link: Our Website Retro Recall Brad Channel Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
- May 27, 202637 min
Episode 24 - Why does everyone hate Tau pt2, 8th edition did not help Tau's cause.
On today’s episode we finish up on the Tau, with a focus on their reign of terror in 8th edition. Shield drones were just dumb. How they worked and why the player base still hates them to this day. From there we jump into a big shift to 9th edition where they find a much more traditional way to be a huge pain in everyone’s a**. We then close out with 10th edition, where Tau have been quite average (in a good way) with a much better variety of play styles (while enjoying great success without being oppressive). Patreon Merchandise Discord Link: Our Website Retro Recall Brad Channel Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
- May 13, 202639 min
Episode 23 - Why does everyone hate Tau pt1, its a long story
On today’s episode we start our coverage of the most controversial faction: the TAU! Their initial launch into the game. And the immediate controversies that launched against them. How the line evolves from 3rd to 4th and more (with some white dwarfs and forgeworld). From there we go into the way they played on the table top and how that created even more enemies for the Tau Players. We then close out with the 7th edition allies that really pushed the limits on Tau. Patreon Merchandise Discord Link: Our Website Retro Recall Brad Channel Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
- Apr 29, 202640 min
Episode 22 - Is corporate 40k bad for the game?
On today’s episode we start by talking about Adepticon and then go way off the rails into something much more interesting. We jump into a real discussion about how the uniformity of 40k is making the game more dull. We discuss how much better the game is with unbalanced boards, weird weapons, and silly mechanics. And how it actually makes the game more tactical and more interesting, as opposed to a scripted thing it is turning into now. Patreon Merchandise Discord Link: Our Website Retro Recall Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
- Apr 15, 202632 min
Episode 21 - The History Adepticon pt 1 - The beginnings of Adepticon
On today’s episode we decided to switch and talk about Adepticon. After all we had just been there and it was epic and fun. On this episode we go back to the original Adepticons starting in 2003 and going through the mid teens. Focusing on the tournament’s growth and expansion. And how they added to and expanded upon their format in that time. Patreon Merchandise Discord Link: Our Website Retro Recall Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
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The History of 40K is a bi-weekly (every fortnight) show on the history of the game of Warhammer 40K. The show will focus both on the tabletop game as well as video games, movies, and more. With guests for every show to share their knowledge and experience with the games at those times. Join us for a fun and informative dive into the history of our great game.
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