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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 ago37 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
- 3 weeks ago39 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
- Apr 1, 202636 min
Episode 20 - The History of the Grey Knights on the tabletop
On today’s episode we pivot over to a new style and decide to talk about the Grey Knights over the ages. From their original appearance in rogue trader (as terminator models only) through 2nd edition expansion (of more terminator models). Then we cover one of the move influential codexes Daemonhunters in 3rd edition where they got their first expansion (along with GW trying out some new rules). Then we cover their first codex in 5th edition, which was busted AF. From there we dive into how the Grey Knights have evolved over the years. With some very good, and less good play styles (8th and 9th were very up and down). Along with how we think they should be adjusted to play more in line with their lore. Patreon Merchandise Discord Link: Our Website Retro Recall Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
- Mar 18, 202646 min
Episode 19 - 9th edition: yeah so the Tyranid codex was a bit much, but the Ork Buggie list was AMAZING!!
On today’s episode close out our coverage of the editions of 40k with trip down the power creep that was 9th edition. Talking through the many busted codexes, and how they reshaped the meta. With an especial focus on the nightmare that was the tyranid codex release, and the joy that was the ork buggy release! As well as some fun hits on Drukhari, chaos, and some more. In retrospect we totally forgot about the harlequins, sorry! Patreon Merchandise Discord Link: Our Website Retro Recall Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
- Mar 4, 202640 min
Episode 18 - 9th edition: hope you like power creep and backorders..... or 3D printing
On today’s episode we begin our coverage of 9th edition 40k. With a trip down memory lane of June 2020 and the big going on (leading to all of us not having a lot going on). And how that affected the launch of the edition cough cough back orders cough cough. Then we spend time talking about the actual changes of the edition, how they functioned and the effect on the game state. Patreon: www.patreon.com/The40kLorecast Merchandise: www.etsy.com/shop/The40kLorecast Discord Link: Discord.gg/40klc Our Website: https://the40klorecast.com/ Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
- Feb 18, 202648 min
Episode 17 - 8th edition busted parts, command points, overlapping auras, overpowered units, and of course the Iron Hands
On today’s episode we close our coverage of 8th edition with a discussion of the most broken and problematic elements of the edition. Starting with the over abundance of and lack of limitations on command points. Followed by overlapping auras and overly broad key-words. And then we jump into more specific examples of things that just got tuned up a little too high, Ynnari, loyal 32, smash captains, castellan knights, etc. And then close out on the death of the edition with the iron hands detachment of doom. Patreon: www.patreon.com/The40kLorecast Merchandise: www.etsy.com/shop/The40kLorecast Discord Link: Discord.gg/40klc Our Website: https://the40klorecast.com/ 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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