Into the West

It's finally here! With the announcement of Armies of Middle-earth and the Matched Play Guide on the horizon, we break down the preview articles released this week.Our Links:Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/IntotheWestFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/ITWpodInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/intothewestpodcast/More Open Topic Episodes: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL4AjD8eksrQEbY6i8_wCaxxMH9ULExZ6_Time Stamps:00:00 Introduction01:41 Armies of Middle-earth & Matched Play Guide04:20 Prince Imrahil07:35 Khazad Guard11:23 Tom Bombadil & Goldberry13:24 Dragon19:03 Black Dragon WarriorOur Sponsors:Baron of Dice With dice for all wargaming systems, including MESBG, go check them out! Link: https://baronofdice.com/?ref=WEST 5% off Promo Code: WESTMithril Brush, An online painting competition dedicated to Middle-earth. For more information on how you can enter or support this competition, visit https://www.patreon.com/TheMithrilBrush & https://www.instagram.com/mithrilbrushCredits:Music:Tavern Loop One by Alexander Nakarada (www.serpentsoundstudios.com) Licensed under Creative Commons BY Attribution 4.0 License https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/Music: RedlineMusician: EnjoyMusicSite: https://enjoymusic.ai

We invite Jake onto the show to talk about his recent travels in Europe, and his experience and success in the MESBG tournaments abroad.Our Links:Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/IntotheWestFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/ITWpodInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/intothewestpodcast/More Open Topic Episodes: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL4AjD8eksrQEbY6i8_wCaxxMH9ULExZ6_Time Stamps:00:00 Intro00:59 NA vs Europe12:12 City of Kings: Terrain20:19 City of Kings: Custom Scenarios21:49 Level of Play33:30 Final ThoughtsOur Sponsors:Baron of Dice With dice for all wargaming systems, including MESBG, go check them out! Link: https://baronofdice.com/?ref=WEST 5% off Promo Code: WESTMithril Brush, An online painting competition dedicated to Middle-earth. For more information on how you can enter or support this competition, visit https://www.patreon.com/TheMithrilBrush & https://www.instagram.com/mithrilbrushCredits:Music: Tavern Loop One by Alexander Nakarada (www.serpentsoundstudios.com) Licensed under Creative Commons BY Attribution 4.0 License https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Joined by Mitchell of The Durin Show podcast, we dive into the top armies of AdeptiCon this year. Time Stamps:00:00 Introduction04:27 10th Place09:58 9th Place13:49 8th Place16:42 7th Place20:26 6th Place23:20 5th Place26:51 4th Place30:35 3rd Place35:35 2nd Place40:59 1st Place45:48 Final ThoughtsPatreon 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)!Our Links:Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/IntotheWest  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ITWpod  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/intothewestpodcast/  More Ranking Videos: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL4AjD8eksrQH5qcVcOHkfDoCWI5d_oxST  Our Sponsors:Baron of Dice With dice for all wargaming systems, including MESBG, go check them out! Link: https://baronofdice.com/?ref=WEST 5% off Promo Code: WESTMithril Brush, An online painting competition dedicated to Middle-earth. For more information on how you can enter or support this competition, visit https://www.patreon.com/TheMithrilBrush & https://www.instagram.com/mithrilbrushCredits:Music: Tavern Loop One by Alexander Nakarada (www.serpentsoundstudios.com) Licensed under Creative Commons BY Attribution 4.0 License https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Richard and Ian go to Adepticon 2025 to play in one of the largest Middle-Earth tournaments in North America. This video breaks down all 12 of our GT games and 3 doubles games, as well as showing a vlog of our weekend outside of gaming!Our Links:Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/IntotheWest Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ITWpod Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/intothewestpodcast/More Battle Reports: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL4AjD8eksrQH5qcVcOHkfDoCWI5d_oxSTMore Open Topic Episodes: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL4AjD8eksrQEbY6i8_wCaxxMH9ULExZ6_00:00 Intro00:59 The Armies03:01 The Journey04:57 Doubles06:58 The GT07:05 Ian's G108:43 Richard's G109:36 Ian's G212:26 Richard's G214:27 Ian's G316:19 Richard's G317:46 Ian's G420:18 Richard's G422:06 Ian's G524:52 Richard's G526:19 Ian's G628:54 Richard's G631:10 Final Results and ThoughtsOur Sponsors:Baron of Dice With dice for all wargaming systems, including MESBG, go check them out! Link: https://baronofdice.com/?ref=WEST 5% off Promo Code: WESTMithril Brush, An online painting competition dedicated to Middle-earth. For more information on how you can enter or support this competition, visit https://www.patreon.com/TheMithrilBrush & https://www.instagram.com/mithrilbrushCredits: Music: Tavern Loop One by Alexander Nakarada (www.serpentsoundstudios.com) Licensed under Creative Commons BY Attribution 4.0 License https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/Sound Effect by by freesound_community from Pixabay

Trying to decide which army to build? Join us as we break down the easiest armies to collect in MESBG!Time Stamps:00:00 Introduction01:03 All-Hero Armies03:51 Monster Mash Armies06:16 Runner-ups13:06 5th Pick15:33 4th Pick17:07 3rd Pick19:34 Honourable Mentions22:13 2nd Pick24:53 1st PickPatreon 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)!Our Links:Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/IntotheWest  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ITWpod  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/intothewestpodcast/  More Open Topic Episodes: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL4AjD8eksrQEbY6i8_wCaxxMH9ULExZ6_  Our Sponsors:Baron of Dice With dice for all wargaming systems, including MESBG, go check them out! Link: https://baronofdice.com/?ref=WEST 5% off Promo Code: WESTMithril Brush, An online painting competition dedicated to Middle-earth. For more information on how you can enter or support this competition, visit   / themithrilbrush   &   / mithrilbrush  Credits:Music: Tavern Loop One by Alexander Nakarada (www.serpentsoundstudios.com) Licensed under Creative Commons BY Attribution 4.0 License https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

This is a tutorial for MESBG on Tabletop Simulator (TTS), which is the best way to play online!This video will show you how to get started and learn all the basics to start playing.We have a Patreon promotion ongoing! After a month of joining, during the second month we will ship a set of our custom Baron Into the West dice to all patrons (while supplies last)! Links:Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/IntotheWest Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ITWpod Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/intothewestpodcast/ MESBG TTS Discord Invite Link: https://discord.gg/MZfUgRtV56More Open Topic Episodes: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL4AjD8eksrQEbY6i8_wCaxxMH9ULExZ6_      Our Sponsors: Baron of Dice With dice for all wargaming systems, including MESBG, go check them out! Link: https://baronofdice.com/?ref=WEST 5% off Promo Code: WEST Mithril Brush, An online painting competition dedicated to Middle-earth. For more information on how you can enter or support this competition, visit   / themithrilbrush   &   / mithrilbrush  Time Stamps: 00:00 Introduction 00:52 Setting Up02:19 Creating an Army03:48 Joining & Creating a Game05:08 Gameplay09:52 Looking For a GameCredits: Music: Tavern Loop One by Alexander Nakarada (www.serpentsoundstudios.com) Licensed under Creative Commons BY Attribution 4.0 License https://creativecommons.org/licenses/... Music: Redline Musician: EnjoyMusic Site: https://enjoymusic.aiThumbnail Sauron: MY MINICRAFT (Youtube Channel)

We are joined by Stephen Dronfield (aka the.dragon.hoard) to break down and rank all the magical powers in MESBG!Time Stamps:00:00 Introduction02:48 Aura of Command04:31 Aura of Dismay06:28 Banishment08:04 Black Dart10:27 Bladewrath12:24 Call Winds15:20 Blinding Light17:47 Blessing of the Valar18:48 Chill Soul20:20 Curse23:13 Compel26:10 Collapse Rocks30:38 Flameburst32:12 Fury33:16 Drain Courage37:08 Enchanted Blades39:21 Enrage Beast43:13 Fog of Disarray47:57 Foil Magic50:22 Fortify Spirit52:26 Instill Fear55:58 Nature's Wrath/Wrath of Bruinen01:01:05 Paralyze01:04:45 Panic Steed01:06:15 Protection of the Valar01:09:50 Renew01:12:00 Sorcerous Blast01:15:36 Strengthen Will01:18:34 Terrifying Aura01:19:10 Transfix01:21:20 Tremor01:25:39 Wither01:29:26 Writhing Vines01:32:54 Your Staff is Broken01:34:52 ConclusionPatreon 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)!Our Links: Patreon:https://www.patreon.com/IntotheWest Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ITWpod Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/intothewestpodcast/ More Open Topic Episodes: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL4AjD8eksrQEbY6i8_wCaxxMH9ULExZ6_ Our Sponsors:Baron of Dice With dice for all wargaming systems, including MESBG, go check them out! Link: https://baronofdice.com/?ref=WEST 5% off Promo Code: WESTMithril Brush, An online painting competition dedicated to Middle-earth. For more information on how you can enter or support this competition, visit https://www.patreon.com/TheMithrilBrush & https://www.instagram.com/mithrilbrush Credits: Music: Tavern Loop One by Alexander Nakarada (www.serpentsoundstudios.com) Licensed under Creative Commons BY Attribution 4.0 License https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

It's time to break down the first FAQ of the new edition. Join us as we talk about all of the clarifications and erratas in this month's update from the Middle-earth team.Time Stamps:00:00 Introduction02:54 Armies of the Hobbit08:53 Armies of LotR17:51 Rules Manual29:39 No Rise of Angmar?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)!Our Links: Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/IntotheWest Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ITWpod Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/intothewestpodcast/More Open Topic Episodes: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL4AjD8eksrQEbY6i8_wCaxxMH9ULExZ6_Our Sponsors:Baron of DiceWith dice for all wargaming systems, including MESBG, go check them out!Link: https://baronofdice.com/?ref=WEST5% off Promo Code: WESTMithril Brush, An online painting competition dedicated to Middle-earth. For more information on how you can enter or support this competition, visit https://www.patreon.com/TheMithrilBrush & https://www.instagram.com/mithrilbrushCredits: Music: Tavern Loop One by Alexander Nakarada (www.serpentsoundstudios.com) Licensed under Creative Commons BY Attribution 4.0 License https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Andrew of Tabletop Admiral and host of the Now For Wrath YouTube channel joins the show to talk about the most popular armies of the new edition so far! The cast breaks down insightful stats brought to us by Andrew of the top ten most played armies.00:00 Introduction06:23 10th Place11:11 9th Place16:53 8th Place21:30 7th Place26:28 6th Place31:08 5th Place34:39 4th Place37:37 3rd Place46:30 2nd Place50:29 1st Place57:06 Final ThoughtsPatreon 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)!Our Links:Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/IntotheWest Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ITWpod Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/intothewestpodcast/ More Open Topic Episodes: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL4AjD8eksrQEbY6i8_wCaxxMH9ULExZ6_ Our Sponsors:Baron of Dice With dice for all wargaming systems, including MESBG, go check them out! Link: https://baronofdice.com/?ref=WEST 5% off Promo Code: WESTCredits:Music: Tavern Loop One by Alexander Nakarada (www.serpentsoundstudios.com) Licensed under Creative Commons BY Attribution 4.0 License https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

We are joined by Sam of Gollum's Gamers to break down Into the West 2025, the first major GBHL tournament of the new edition! We go over the top 10 lists in this 120+ player event.00:00 Introduction06:26 10th Place08:58 9th Place11:51 8th Place14:23 7th Place16:48 6th Place20:18 5th Place23:33 4th Place27:07 3rd Place28:36 2nd Place31:45 1st Place34:44 Final ThoughtsPatreon 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)!Our Links:Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/IntotheWest Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ITWpod Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/intothewestpodcast/ Our Sponsors:Baron of Dice With dice for all wargaming systems, including MESBG, go check them out! Link: https://baronofdice.com/?ref=WEST 5% off Promo Code: WESTCredits:Music: Tavern Loop One by Alexander Nakarada (www.serpentsoundstudios.com) Licensed under Creative Commons BY Attribution 4.0 License https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Following our video covering the most improved profiles from the last edition of MESBG, we now share our picks for the most nerfed profiles! Time Stamps: 00:00 Introduction 02:16 Armies of LotR Runner-ups 06:09 Armies of LotR 5th 09:11 Armies of LotR 4th 10:26 Armies of LotR 3rd 12:45 Armies of LotR 2nd 15:51 Armies of LotR 1st 20:40 Armies of Hobbit Runner-ups 25:12 Armies of Hobbit 5th 27:06 Armies of Hobbit 4th 29:40 Armies of Hobbit 3rd 32:21 Armies of Hobbit 2nd 35:40 Armies of Hobbit 1st 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: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL4AjD8eksrQH5qcVcOHkfDoCWI5d_oxST Our Links: Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/IntotheWest Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ITWpod Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/intothewestpodcast/ Our Sponsors: Baron of Dice With dice for all wargaming systems, including MESBG, go check them out! Link: https://baronofdice.com/?ref=WEST 5% off Promo Code: WEST Credits: Music: Tavern Loop One by Alexander Nakarada (www.serpentsoundstudios.com) Licensed under Creative Commons BY Attribution 4.0 License https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Music: Redline Musician: EnjoyMusic Site: https://enjoymusic.ai

We take a look at all the new profiles fresh off the press to pick out the ones that are the most improved from the previous edition. Join us as we discuss the heroes and warriors that received the biggest upgrades!Time Stamps:00:00 Introduction01:56 Armies of LotR Runner-ups03:36 Armies of LotR 5th05:20 Armies of LotR 4th06:07 Armies of LotR 3rd07:39 Armies of LotR 2nd10:44 Armies of LotR 1st11:40 Armies of Hobbit Runner-ups14:05 Armies of Hobbit 5th17:16 Armies of Hobbit 4th18:37 Armies of Hobbit 3rd20:38 Armies of Hobbit 2nd21:57 Armies of Hobbit 1stPatreon 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:https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL4AjD8eksrQH5qcVcOHkfDoCWI5d_oxSTOur Links: Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/IntotheWest Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ITWpod Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/intothewestpodcast/ Our Sponsors: Baron of Dice With dice for all wargaming systems, including MESBG, go check them out! Link: https://baronofdice.com/?ref=WEST 5% off Promo Code: WESTCredits:Music: Tavern Loop One by Alexander Nakarada (www.serpentsoundstudios.com) Licensed under Creative Commons BY Attribution 4.0 License https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/Music: RedlineMusician: EnjoyMusicSite: https://enjoymusic.ai

We kick off the new edition with a look at all the major changes to the core rules! The cast is joined by MESBG rules guru, Scott. Tune in to our discussion and comparison to the previous edition and let us know what you think of the changes! Check out the Patreon version for a tier list of what we think are the best and worst changes!Time Stamps:00:00 Introduction04:56 Rules Introduction08:56 Phases of the Game25:21 Courage & Intelligence27:23 Unity Types29:25 Cavalry40:05 Heroes59:15 Monsters01:08:45 War Beasts & Chariots01:17:12 Weapons & Wargear01:38:52 Magical Powers01:47:13 Special Rules01:54:04 Siege Engines01:56:33 Matched PlayPatreon 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)! Our Links: Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/IntotheWest Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ITWpod Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/intothewestpodcast/ Our Sponsors: Baron of Dice With dice for all wargaming systems, including MESBG, go check them out! Link: https://baronofdice.com/?ref=WEST 5% off Promo Code: WEST Credits: Music: Tavern Loop One by Alexander Nakarada (www.serpentsoundstudios.com) Licensed under Creative Commons BY Attribution 4.0 License https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/Music: RedlineMusician: EnjoyMusicSite: https://enjoymusic.ai

Going out with a bang with this edition we have Alex from Texas join us to recap the 2024 Masters tournament for the Northwest Hobbit League (one of the largest MESBG leagues in North America)!We go over all 12 masters lists and talk about how we all did!00:00 Introduction03:41 Denny's Preview09:06 1st Seed List13:47 2nd Seed List17:09 3rd Seed List22:01 4th Seed List25:28 5th Seed List28:34 6th Seed List30:51 7th Seed List35:02 8th Seed List38:00 9th Seed List40:54 10th Seed List42:39 11th Seed List45:23 12th Seed List50:10 Round 11:00:11 Round 21:11:46 Round 31:18:35 Round 41:22:34 Results and Closing ThoughtsPatreon 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)! Our Links: Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/IntotheWest Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ITWpod Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/intothewestpodcast/ More Open Topic Episodes: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL4AjD8eksrQEbY6i8_wCaxxMH9ULExZ6_ Our Sponsors: Baron of Dice With dice for all wargaming systems, including MESBG, go check them out! Link: https://baronofdice.com/?ref=WEST 5% off Promo Code: WEST Mithril Brush, An online painting competition dedicated to Middle-earth. For more information on how you can enter or support this competition, visit https://www.patreon.com/TheMithrilBrush & https://www.instagram.com/mithrilbrush Credits: Music: Tavern Loop One by Alexander Nakarada (www.serpentsoundstudios.com) Licensed under Creative Commons BY Attribution 4.0 License https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Canada's largest tournament, Clash on the Coast, ended a few weeks ago and we are here to review the event and the top 5 lists! Max, the organizer of Clash on the Coast, joins in on the fun and also gives some of his thoughts on the lists as well as the event as a whole.00:00 Introduction 04:33 Armies Breakdown10:01 5th Place13:48 4th Place 17:41 3rd Place 21:54 2nd Place 27:54 1st Place 31:33 Overall ThoughtsPatreon 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)! Our Links: Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/IntotheWest Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ITWpod  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/intothewestpodcast/  Our Sponsors: Baron of Dice With dice for all wargaming systems, including MESBG, go check them out! Link: https://baronofdice.com/?ref=WEST  5% off Promo Code: WEST Mithril Brush, An online painting competition dedicated to Middle-earth. For more information on how you can enter or support this competition, visit https://www.patreon.com/TheMithrilBrush & https://www.instagram.com/mithrilbrush  Credits: Music: Tavern Loop One by Alexander Nakarada (www.serpentsoundstudios.com) Licensed under Creative Commons BY Attribution 4.0 License https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Following the announcement of the profiles that will be moved to Legacy in the new edition, the cast review and discuss what this could mean for the game. Join by special guest, Alex, we give our thoughts on all the upcoming announced changes.00:00 Introduction03:16 Profiles Moving to Legacy18:02 Better for New Players?22:24 Better for the Range?24:37 Discussion on Affected Profiles29:00 Allowing vs Banning Legacy33:37 Making Way for New Profiles36:25 WYSIWYG & Wargear Removal40:15 Final Thoughts 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)!Our Links: Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/IntotheWest Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ITWpod Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/intothewestpodcast/More Open Topic Episodes: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL4AjD8eksrQEbY6i8_wCaxxMH9ULExZ6_Our Sponsors:Baron of DiceWith dice for all wargaming systems, including MESBG, go check them out!Link: https://baronofdice.com/?ref=WEST5% off Promo Code: WESTMithril Brush, An online painting competition dedicated to Middle-earth. For more information on how you can enter or support this competition, visit https://www.patreon.com/TheMithrilBrush & https://www.instagram.com/mithrilbrushCredits: Music: Tavern Loop One by Alexander Nakarada (www.serpentsoundstudios.com) Licensed under Creative Commons BY Attribution 4.0 License https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

We are back with another Tier List on the new Legendary Legions from the Rise of Angmar Supplement! With Legions being ranked in the Legend tier and also in the Independant tier, there's an army for all competitive levels!
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00:00 Introduction
02:22 Fornost
09:28 Army of Arnor
15:53 The Host of the Witch King
25:24 Army of Carn Dum
33:22 The Wolf Pack of Angmar
39:09 Arathorn's Stand
45:20 Burdhur's Horde
53:35 Outro
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Into the West dives into the new and final supplement of the current edition, Rise of Angmar! We break down every new hero and warrior profile and give our thoughts.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: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL4AjD8eksrQH5qcVcOHkfDoCWI5d_oxST Our Links: Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/IntotheWest Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ITWpod Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/intothewestpodcast/ Our Sponsors: Baron of Dice With dice for all wargaming systems, including MESBG, go check them out! Link: https://baronofdice.com/?ref=WEST 5% off Promo Code: WEST Mithril Brush, An online painting competition dedicated to Middle-earth. For more information on how you can enter or support this competition, visit https://www.patreon.com/TheMithrilBrush & https://www.instagram.com/mithrilbrush 00:00 Introduction01:51 Overall Thoughts03:21 Aranarth09:20 Argadir14:35 Knight of Arnor19:28 Earnur25:37 Nazthak29:34 The Shadow of Rhudaur37:09 Shade of Angmar46:43 Aldrac50:24 Fraecht56:24 Captain of Carn Dum59:31 Warrior of Carn Dum01:03:28 Werewolf01:08:32 Hill Troll01:14:14 ConclusionCredits: Music: Tavern Loop One by Alexander Nakarada (www.serpentsoundstudios.com) Licensed under Creative Commons BY Attribution 4.0 License https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Music: Redline Musician: EnjoyMusic Site: https://enjoymusic.ai

As this edition wraps up and a good chance the matched play scenarios change, we take an in-depth look at the 18 scenarios, talk likes and dislikes, and give our rankings!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:https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL4AjD8eksrQH5qcVcOHkfDoCWI5d_oxSTOur Links: Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/IntotheWestFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/ITWpodInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/intothewestpodcast/Our Sponsors:Baron of DiceWith dice for all wargaming systems, including MESBG, go check them out!Link: https://baronofdice.com/?ref=WEST5% off Promo Code: WESTMithril Brush, An online painting competition dedicated to Middle-earth. For more information on how you can enter or support this competition, visit https://www.patreon.com/TheMithrilBrush & https://www.instagram.com/mithrilbrush00:00 Introduction01:58 Heirlooms of Ages Past06:49 Hold Ground11:49 Command the Battlefield15:12 Domination20:41 Capture & Control26:32 Breakthrough29:47 Seize the Prize35:37 Destroy the Supplies42:14 Retrieval45:31 Lords of Battle50:53 To the Death!54:42 Contest of Champions01:00:45 Storm the Camp01:04:30 Reconnoitre01:09:53 Divide & Conquer01:12:32 Fog of War01:16:22 Clash by Moonlight01:20:46 Assasination01:22:58 Final ResultsCredits: Music: Tavern Loop One by Alexander Nakarada (www.serpentsoundstudios.com) Licensed under Creative Commons BY Attribution 4.0 License https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/Music: RedlineMusician: EnjoyMusicSite: https://enjoymusic.ai

We break down the top 5 lists from this year's epic NOVA Open 1,000 point Grand Tournament. Joining us with his thoughts on the lists is Alisher, this year's winner!00:00 Introduction04:30 5th Place10:25 4th Place 17:05 3rd Place22:18 2nd Place30:34 1st Place40:41 1,000 Point Meta & Final Thoughts 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)! Our Links: Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/IntotheWestFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/ITWpod Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/intothewestpodcast/  Our Sponsors: Baron of Dice With dice for all wargaming systems, including MESBG, go check them out! Link: https://baronofdice.com/?ref=WEST 5% off Promo Code: WEST Mithril Brush, An online painting competition dedicated to Middle-earth. For more information on how you can enter or support this competition, visit https://www.patreon.com/TheMithrilBrush & https://www.instagram.com/mithrilbrush Credits: Music: Tavern Loop One by Alexander Nakarada (www.serpentsoundstudios.com) Licensed under Creative Commons BY Attribution 4.0 License https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

The theme of the latest episode of list review is magic casters. We are joined by Brandon to review and discuss four lists submitted by our patrons over on Patreon.00:00 Introduction04:47 Maximilian's List12:59 Brandon's List22:38 Andrew's List28:20 Alex's ListPatreon 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)!Our Links:Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/IntotheWest Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ITWpod Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/intothewestpodcast/ More Open Topic Episodes: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL4AjD8eksrQEbY6i8_wCaxxMH9ULExZ6_ Our Sponsors:Baron of Dice With dice for all wargaming systems, including MESBG, go check them out! Link: https://baronofdice.com/?ref=WEST 5% off Promo Code: WESTMithril Brush, An online painting competition dedicated to Middle-earth. For more information on how you can enter or support this competition, visit https://www.patreon.com/TheMithrilBrush & https://www.instagram.com/mithrilbrush Credits: Music: Tavern Loop One by Alexander Nakarada (www.serpentsoundstudios.com) Licensed under Creative Commons BY Attribution 4.0 License https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Join us as we break down all the new details about the new edition of MESBG within the Warhammer Community article this week. We share our thoughts on what we know, as well as some of our concerns about what may be changed!00:00 Introduction01:30 Initial Reaction03:48 In the Ways Streamlined06:15 Special Strikes Removed11:40 Greater Focus on Narrative24:25 Updated Wording25:23 Fight Values Distribution27:52 Intelligence Characteristic21:15 Army Books34:52 Legacy of Middle-earth38:46 Current Supplements39:49 Rise of Angmar43:34 Final Thoughts 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)!Our Links: Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/IntotheWest Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ITWpod Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/intothewestpodcast/More Open Topic Episodes: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL4AjD8eksrQEbY6i8_wCaxxMH9ULExZ6_Our Sponsors:Baron of DiceWith dice for all wargaming systems, including MESBG, go check them out!Link: https://baronofdice.com/?ref=WEST5% off Promo Code: WESTMithril Brush, An online painting competition dedicated to Middle-earth. For more information on how you can enter or support this competition, visit https://www.patreon.com/TheMithrilBrush & https://www.instagram.com/mithrilbrushCredits: Music: Tavern Loop One by Alexander Nakarada (www.serpentsoundstudios.com) Licensed under Creative Commons BY Attribution 4.0 License https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Into the West break down all the latest reveals this week, from the Rise of Angmar supplement to the new edition announcement! Join us as we discuss all the new shiny upcoming releases, and give our thoughts on everything that was previewed at Ardacon 2024! 00:00 Introduction 02:32 Rise of Angmar 29:47 New Edition 38:48 Final Thoughts 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)! Our Links: Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/IntotheWest Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ITWpod Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/intothewestpodcast/ More Open Topic Episodes: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL4AjD8eksrQEbY6i8_wCaxxMH9ULExZ6_ Our Sponsors: Baron of Dice With dice for all wargaming systems, including MESBG, go check them out! Link: https://baronofdice.com/?ref=WEST 5% off Promo Code: WEST Mithril Brush, An online painting competition dedicated to Middle-earth. For more information on how you can enter or support this competition, visit https://www.patreon.com/TheMithrilBrush & https://www.instagram.com/mithrilbrush Credits: Music: Tavern Loop One by Alexander Nakarada (www.serpentsoundstudios.com) Licensed under Creative Commons BY Attribution 4.0 License https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

We are back with reactions to another bunch of the community's hot take submissions! Andrew joins us this time to tell us which ones he thinks are the hottest takes. Our Links: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ITWpod  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/intothewestpodcast/  Our Sponsors: Baron of Dice With dice for all wargaming systems, including MESBG, go check them out! Link: https://baronofdice.com/?ref=WEST 5% off Promo Code: WEST Mithril Brush, An online painting competition dedicated to Middle-earth. For more information on how you can enter or support this competition, visit https://www.patreon.com/TheMithrilBrush & https://www.instagram.com/mithrilbrush  00:00 Introduction 01:42 Storm the Camp is a good scenario. 04:14 The warband system sucks. 06:39 Ingold is better than Hurin. 09:29 Angmar is perfectly balanced. 12:29 Legendary Legions should be for narrative play only. 16:15 Value of a hero shouldn't be whether it can make its points back. 24:42 Trolls need a buff. 28:33 Profile stats should max at 12. 30:24 Heroic Channeling sucks. 33:46 Shooting should be better. 37:37 Durin is a great hero. Credits: Music: Tavern Loop One by Alexander Nakarada (www.serpentsoundstudios.com) Licensed under Creative Commons BY Attribution 4.0 License https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/  Music: Redline Musician: EnjoyMusic Site: https://enjoymusic.ai

In this special episode, we invited on to the show two competitive players with differing perspectives to discuss and debate which is more important: building an effective competitive list, or making the right in-game decisions. 00:00 Introduction 02:46 Opening Statements 08:12 List vs Skill Debate 35:50 Closing Statements More Open Topic Episodes: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL4AjD8eksrQEbY6i8_wCaxxMH9ULExZ6_ Our Links: Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/IntotheWest Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ITWpod Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/intothewestpodcast/ Our Sponsors: Baron of Dice With dice for all wargaming systems, including MESBG, go check them out! Link: https://baronofdice.com/?ref=WEST 5% off Promo Code: WEST Mithril Brush, An online painting competition dedicated to Middle-earth. For more information on how you can enter or support this competition, visit https://www.patreon.com/TheMithrilBrush & https://www.instagram.com/mithrilbrush Credits: Music: Tavern Loop One by Alexander Nakarada (www.serpentsoundstudios.com) Licensed under Creative Commons BY Attribution 4.0 License https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Music: Redline Musician: EnjoyMusic Site: https://enjoymusic.ai

On this episode, we delve into the ways to help you win the tough scenarios you will inevitably play! More Open Topic Episodes: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL4AjD8eksrQEbY6i8_wCaxxMH9ULExZ6_ Our Links: Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/IntotheWest Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ITWpod Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/intothewestpodcast/ Our Sponsors: Baron of Dice With dice for all wargaming systems, including MESBG, go check them out! Link: https://baronofdice.com/?ref=WEST 5% off Promo Code: WEST Mithril Brush, An online painting competition dedicated to Middle-earth. For more information on how you can enter or support this competition, visit https://www.patreon.com/TheMithrilBrush & https://www.instagram.com/mithrilbrush 00:00 Introduction 01:24 Contest of Champions w/ Weak Leader 11:50 Deploying First in Maelstrom 20:36 Horde Armies in Lords of Battle 28:21 Elite Armies in Objectives Credits: Music: Tavern Loop One by Alexander Nakarada (www.serpentsoundstudios.com) Licensed under Creative Commons BY Attribution 4.0 License https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Music: Redline Musician: EnjoyMusic Site: https://enjoymusic.ai

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! More Open Topic Episodes: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL4AjD8eksrQEbY6i8_wCaxxMH9ULExZ6_ Our Links: Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/IntotheWest Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ITWpod Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/intothewestpodcast/ Our Sponsors: Baron of Dice With dice for all wargaming systems, including MESBG, go check them out! Link: https://baronofdice.com/?ref=WEST 5% off Promo Code: WEST Mithril Brush, An online painting competition dedicated to Middle-earth. For more information on how you can enter or support this competition, visit https://www.patreon.com/TheMithrilBrush & https://www.instagram.com/mithrilbrush 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 Credits: Music: Tavern Loop One by Alexander Nakarada (www.serpentsoundstudios.com) Licensed under Creative Commons BY Attribution 4.0 License https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Music: Redline Musician: EnjoyMusic Site: https://enjoymusic.ai

Our latest tier list is a ranking of all-things Rohan! Joined by Jake, a seasoned Rohan player, we dive deep into all the 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)! Our Links: Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/IntotheWest Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ITWpod Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/intothewestpodcast/ Our Sponsors: Baron of Dice With dice for all wargaming systems, including MESBG, go check them out! Link: https://baronofdice.com/?ref=WEST 5% off Promo Code: WEST Mithril Brush, An online painting competition dedicated to Middle-earth. For more information on how you can enter or support this competition, visit https://www.patreon.com/TheMithrilBrush & https://www.instagram.com/mithrilbrush 00:00 Introduction 03:47 Theoden 09:49 Eomer 17:37 Theodred 20:54 Deorwine 25:24 Gamling 31:24 Elfhelm 36:11 Dernhelm 40:09 Eowyn 42:55 Meriadoc Brandybuck 45:18 Helm Hammerhand 51:27 Eorl the Young & Sons of Eorl 57:42 Grimbold & Helmingas 01:02:29 Erkenbrand 01:04:42 Hama 01:07:05 Haleth 01:11:18 Westfield Redshield 01:12:47 Aldor 01:15:28 Captain of Rohan 01:17:22 King's Huntsman 01:22:39 Warrior of Rohan 01:26:24 Rider of Rohan 01:32:29 Rohan Royal Guard 01:35:46 Rohan Outrider 01:39:24 Outro Credits: Music: Tavern Loop One by Alexander Nakarada (www.serpentsoundstudios.com) Licensed under Creative Commons BY Attribution 4.0 License https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Music: Redline Musician: EnjoyMusic Site: https://enjoymusic.ai

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 supplies last)! Our Links: Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/IntotheWest Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ITWpod Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/intothewestpodcast/ More Open Topic Episodes: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL4AjD8eksrQEbY6i8_wCaxxMH9ULExZ6_ Our Sponsors: Baron of Dice With dice for all wargaming systems, including MESBG, go check them out! Link: https://baronofdice.com/?ref=WEST 5% off Promo Code: WEST Mithril Brush, An online painting competition dedicated to Middle-earth. For more information on how you can enter or support this competition, visit https://www.patreon.com/TheMithrilBrush & https://www.instagram.com/mithrilbrush Credits: Music: Tavern Loop One by Alexander Nakarada (www.serpentsoundstudios.com) Licensed under Creative Commons BY Attribution 4.0 License https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

What are some of the hottest takes out there? We gathered all the unpopular opinions from the community, and also share a few of our own. Our Patron Stephen joins in on the fun and gives his thoughts. More Open Topic Episodes: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL4AjD8eksrQEbY6i8_wCaxxMH9ULExZ6_ Our Links: Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/IntotheWest Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ITWpod Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/intothewestpodcast/ Our Sponsors: Baron of Dice With dice for all wargaming systems, including MESBG, go check them out! Link: https://baronofdice.com/?ref=WEST 5% off Promo Code: WEST Mithril Brush, An online painting competition dedicated to Middle-earth. For more information on how you can enter or support this competition, visit https://www.patreon.com/TheMithrilBrush & https://www.instagram.com/mithrilbrush 00:00 Introduction 00:59 The game isn't balanced 07:30 Armies should have weaknesses 11:32 It's worth spending Might to kill warriors 16:45 Elite armies are overlooked 21:08 Heroic Strike is overrated 27:25 Special Strikes are not well designed 29:17 Fight Value is overrated 30:50 The Forsaken is the best 32:04 Isengard is the best 33:37 Alliance Matrix isn't needed 35:00 We need less supplements 36:46 Rangers of Ithilien was overnerfed 38:59 Bring back Volley Fire 40:59 Skill is more important than a good list 43:16 Not everything needs a profile 45:36 Azog/Bolg shouldn't be F7 47:08 Suladan is fine 49:24 Knight of Umbar doesn't suck 50:48 Glorfindel & Rivendell suck 52:46 Isengard Berserkers should have Burly 54:08 Siege engines should be banned 55:50 Maelstrom deployment should alternate 57:30 Mounted heroes suck 01:00:39 Veto system limits army variety 01:03:04 Lower point games are more fun Credit: Music: Redline Musician: EnjoyMusic Site: https://enjoymusic.ai

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Richard recaps his experience of Adepticon 2024, one of the largest Middle-Earth SBG tournaments in North America, sponsored by Games Workshop! Our Sponsors: Baron of Dice With dice for all wargaming systems, including MESBG, go check them out! Link: https://baronofdice.com/?ref=WEST 5% off Promo Code: WEST Mithril Brush, An online painting competition dedicated to Middle-earth. For more information on how you can enter or support this competition, visit https://www.patreon.com/TheMithrilBrush & https://www.instagram.com/mithrilbrush 00:00 Introduction 00:34 The Beginning 01:21 January 2024 02:59 February 2024 05:23 Before the Tournament 07:03 The Grand Tournament 07:25 Round 1 09:05 Round 2 11:25 Round 3 14:11 Round 4 16:37 Round 5 20:22 Round 6 23:03 Conclusion

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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. Video: https://youtu.be/DjkjqzpfJww Our Links: Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/IntotheWest Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ITWpod Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/intothewestpodcast/ Our Sponsors: Baron of Dice With dice for all wargaming systems, including MESBG, go check them out! Link: https://baronofdice.com/?ref=WEST 5% off Promo Code: WEST Mithril Brush, An online painting competition dedicated to Middle-earth. For more information on how you can enter or support this competition, visit https://www.patreon.com/TheMithrilBrush & https://www.instagram.com/mithrilbrush Thank you to everyone who submitted their photos for this video; make sure to check out their work on Instagram: Our patron Alex Anglin Our patron Max (MTM Printworks) Kevin Evancio @heroichighlights 00:00 Introduction 08:04 Dunland Heroes & Grima 14:43 Saruman 21:34 Lurtz 29:05 Mauhur 33:11 Vrasku 36:28 Ugluk 41:05 Uruk-hai Shaman 45:09 Uruk-hai Captain 47:35 Uruk-hai Scout Captain 49:26 Uruk-hai Drummer 51:29 Sharku 53:21 Orc Captain 54:54 Uruk-hai Warrior 59:00 Uruk-hai Scout 01:00:00 Uruk-hai Berserker 01:02:18 Feral Uruk-hai 01:04:47 Isengard Troll 01:08:35 Dunlending Warrior 01:10:07 Dunlending Huscarl 01:12:20 Wildman of Dunland 01:14:11 Dunlending Horseman 01:16:46 Crebain 01:18:23 Orc Warrior 01:20:12 Warg Rider 01:22:00 Uruk-hai Demolition Team 01:25:18 Uruk-hai Assault Ballista 01:28:56 Snaga, Orc Captain Credits: Music: Tavern Loop One by Alexander Nakarada (www.serpentsoundstudios.com) Licensed under Creative Commons BY Attribution 4.0 License https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Joined by Andrew of A Hobbyist's Tale podcast, we dive into all the changes of the highly anticipated February 2024 FAQ! Video Link: https://youtu.be/2ZMUfa1lnI0 Our Links: Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/IntotheWest Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ITWpod Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/intothewestpodcast/ Our Sponsors: Baron of Dice With dice for all wargaming systems, including MESBG, go check them out! Link: https://baronofdice.com/?ref=WEST 5% off Promo Code: WEST Mithril Brush, An online painting competition dedicated to Middle-earth. For more information on how you can enter or support this competition, visit https://www.patreon.com/TheMithrilBrush & https://www.instagram.com/mithrilbrush 00:00 Introduction 01:27 Dragon Emperor Nerf 11:39 Control Zones 14:02 Pairing Fights 18:02 Bludgeon 20:40 Fog of War 25:34 Leaving the Board 26:42 Missile Weapons 28:38 Fortify Spirit 28:54 Swapping Weapons 29:54 Impassable Terrain 34:26 Closing Thoughts Credits: Music: Tavern Loop One by Alexander Nakarada (www.serpentsoundstudios.com) Licensed under Creative Commons BY Attribution 4.0 License https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

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: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL4AjD8eksrQEbY6i8_wCaxxMH9ULExZ6_ Our Links: Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/IntotheWest Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ITWpod Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/intothewestpodcast/ Our Sponsors: Baron of Dice With dice for all wargaming systems, including MESBG, go check them out! Link: https://baronofdice.com/?ref=WEST 5% off Promo Code: WEST Mithril Brush, An online painting competition dedicated to Middle-earth. For more information on how you can enter or support this competition, visit https://www.patreon.com/TheMithrilBrush & https://www.instagram.com/mithrilbrush 00:00 Introduction 01:27 Rivendell + Lothlorien 05:24 Umbar + Far Harad + Mordor 10:56 All-Mounted Minas Tirith 16:00 Minas Tirith + Radagast on Eagle 20:18 Fiefdoms + Grimbeorn 26:05 Grand Army of the South LL Credits: Music: Tavern Loop One by Alexander Nakarada (www.serpentsoundstudios.com) Licensed under Creative Commons BY Attribution 4.0 License https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Join us as we do a deep dive on all the profiles in the Fiefdoms! Our Links: Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@intothewestpodcast Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/IntotheWest Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ITWpod Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/intothewestpodcast/ Our Sponsors: Baron of Dice With dice for all wargaming systems, including MESBG, go check them out! Link: https://baronofdice.com/?ref=WEST 5% off Promo Code: WEST Mithril Brush, An online painting competition dedicated to Middle-earth. For more information on how you can enter or support this competition, visit https://www.patreon.com/TheMithrilBrush & https://www.instagram.com/mithrilbrush Thank you to everyone who submitted their photos for this video; make sure to check out their work on Instagram: Our patron Alex Anglin Our patron Max (MTM Printworks) Kevin Evancio @heroichighlights 00:00 Introduction 01:20 Baron of Dice Partnership 01:52 Prince Imrahil 06:13 Forlong the Fat 10:45 Angbor the Fearless 16:24 Duinhir 22:15 Captain of Dol Amroth 27:15 Man-At-Arms of Dol Amroth 31:25 Axeman of Lossarnach 33:07 Clansmen of Lamedon 36:29 Blackroot Vale Archer 41:02 Knight of Dol Amroth Credits: Music: Tavern Loop One by Alexander Nakarada (www.serpentsoundstudios.com) Licensed under Creative Commons BY Attribution 4.0 License https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

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! This episode is sponsored by Mithril Brush, an online painting competition dedicated to Middle-earth. For more information on how you can enter or support this competition, visit: https://www.mithrilbrush.comhttps://www.patreon.com/TheMithrilBrush https://www.instagram.com/mithrilbrush 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 2024 15:19 Meta Predictions in 2024 Links: Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@intothewestpodcast Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/IntotheWest Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ITWpod Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/intothewestpodcast/ Music: Tavern Loop One by Alexander Nakarada (www.serpentsoundstudios.com) Licensed under Creative Commons BY Attribution 4.0 License https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

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: https://youtube.com/@GollumGamers?si=P1t4HVXwbfdTUEOJ This episode is sponsored by Mithril Brush, an online painting competition dedicated to Middle-earth. For more information on how you can enter or support this competition, visit: https://www.mithrilbrush.com https://www.patreon.com/TheMithrilBrush https://www.instagram.com/mithrilbrush 00:00 Introduction 04:13 Predictions 6:26 10th 9:41 9th 12:14 8th 15:00 7th 19:03 6th 21:43 5th 25:32 4th 29:27 3rd 33:37 2nd 37:24 1st 39:46 Top 3 Competitive Armies 44:52 Gollum's Gamers Tier List Links: Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/IntotheWest Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ITWpod Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/intothewestpodcast/ GBHL Stats Source: https://thegbhl.wixsite.com/website/league-stats Credits: Music: Tavern Loop One by Alexander Nakarada (www.serpentsoundstudios.com) Licensed under Creative Commons BY Attribution 4.0 License https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

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What are the most fun to play armies in MESBG? To find out, we polled the community. Join us as we break down the top ten most voted picks, and also share a few of our own. This episode is sponsored by Mithril Brush, an online painting competition dedicated to Middle-earth. For more information on how you can enter or support this competition, visit https://www.patreon.com/TheMithrilBrush & https://www.instagram.com/mithrilbrush 00:00 Introduction 01:38 Charles' Pick 04:30 Richard's Pick 08:00 Ian's Picks 09:50 Polling Stats 12:53 10th 14:17 9th 16:12 8th 18:09 7th 20:23 6th 22:47 5th 24:33 4th 27:00 3rd 29:59 2nd 34:48 1st 37:15 Outro Links: Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/IntotheWest Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ITWpod Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/intothewest Credits: Music: Tavern Loop One by Alexander Nakarada (www.serpentsoundstudios.com) Licensed under Creative Commons BY Attribution 4.0 License https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Angmar is the latest army to receive a deep dive at Into the West podcast. Join us as we break down all the profiles in the army. Thank you to everyone who submitted their photos for this video; make sure to check out their work on Instagram: Our patron Raymond Bolton Our patron @the.dragon.horde @awildshamsy @factions_of_middle_earth @powerhouseminiatures @moriquendisland @alonso_is_op @heroichighlights 00:00 Introduction 00:49 The Witch-King of Angmar 03:11 The Dwimmerlaik 08:03 The Tainted 09:39 Gulavhar, the Terror of Arnor 12:46 Burdhur, Hill Troll Chieftain 16:20 Wild Warg Chieftain 19:11 Barrow Wight 22:58 Angmar Orc Captain 26:40 Angmar Orc Shaman 30:16 Shade 32:42 Cave Troll 35:44 Angmar Orc Warrior 38:20 Angmar Warg Rider 40:25 Wild Warg 43:09 Dead Marsh Spectre 47:46 Golfimbul, Orc Chieftain 54:05 Outro Links: Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/IntotheWest Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ITWpod Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/intothewestpodcast/ Credits: Music: Tavern Loop One by Alexander Nakarada (www.serpentsoundstudios.com) Licensed under Creative Commons BY Attribution 4.0 License https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

On this special episode, we invite Dave, a Warhammer 40,000 player, onto the show to test his knowledge on all-things MESBG! Friend of the podcast Ben also returns to give his insight when comparing the two game systems. This episode is sponsored by Mithril Brush, an online painting competition dedicated to Middle-earth. For more information on how you can enter or support this competition, visit www.patreon.com/TheMithrilBrush & www.instagram.com/mithrilbrush 00:00 Introduction 04:45 Profile 1 09:26 Profile 2 14:21 Profile 3 18:38 Profile 4 23:47 Profile 5 27:57 Profile 6 32:15 Profile 7 36:11 Profile 8 39:05 Profile 9 44:21 Profile 10 48: 59 Final Tally & Closing Thoughts More Open Topic Episodes: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL4AjD8eksrQEbY6i8_wCaxxMH9ULExZ6_ Links: Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/IntotheWest Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ITWpod Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/intothewestpodcast/

Learn to play MESBG in 20 mins! Whether you are a Warhammer 40K player or someone with no experience in tabletop games, this video will show you the basic rules and gameplay sequences of MESBG. If you are a seasoned vet, maybe this can help a friend you are trying to bring into our game. Trigger Warning: If you don't like memes, please skip the intro. 00:00 Introduction 00:48 Starting MESBG 02:32 Build Me An Army 05:06 Gameplay 12:32 Heroes 19:09 Outro Links: Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/IntotheWest Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ITWpod Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/intothewestpodcast/ Video Link: https://youtu.be/kRyGazJKFQ4 Credits: Music: Tavern Loop One by Alexander Nakarada (www.serpentsoundstudios.com) Licensed under Creative Commons BY Attribution 4.0 License https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Our next topic is on the Kingdom of Khazad-dûm and Kingdom of Moria army lists. Top US player Alisher joins us to debate and rank this ever-popular dwarven faction! Thank you to everyone who submitted their photos for this video; make sure to check out their work on Instagram: @colorsofmiddleearth @factions_of_middle_earth @the.dragon.hoard @alonso_is_op @heroichighlights 00:00 Introduction 00:52 Dúrin, King of Khazad-dûm 06:52 Mardin 09:16 Flói Stonehand 13:55 Balin, Lord of Moria 16:55 Gimli, Son of Glóin 19:45 Ori the Dwarf, Champion of Erebor 21:45 Oin the Dwarf, Champion of Erebor 23:19 Dwarf King 25:07 Dwarf Captain 26:05 King's Champion 27:25 Shieldbearer 29:18 Dwarf Warrior 31:35 Khazad Guard 33:39 Iron Guard 36:22 Dwarf Ranger 38:18 Vault Warden Team 41:01 Dwarf Ballista Video Link: https://youtu.be/LMtdtRup58I Links: Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/IntotheWest Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ITWpod Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/intothewestpodcast/ Credits: Music: Tavern Loop One by Alexander Nakarada (www.serpentsoundstudios.com) Licensed under Creative Commons BY Attribution 4.0 License https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

The podcast invites Bryan, an attendee of the NOVA Open 2023, to join in breaking down the top 5 army lists in the Grand Tournament. Bryan also shares his thoughts and experiences from this event. 00:00 Introduction 03:09 5th Place 10:14 4th Place 14:53 3rd Place 21:03 2nd Place 27:14 1st Place 31:13 Closing Thoughts Video Link: https://youtu.be/2zorSivJgUg Links: Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/IntotheWest Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ITWpod Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/intothewestpodcast/ Credits: Music: Tavern Loop One by Alexander Nakarada (www.serpentsoundstudios.com) Licensed under Creative Commons BY Attribution 4.0 License https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

We invite Jacob from Conquest Creations to help us determine which Good hero is the best! 16 champions will go head-to-head in an elimination bracket-style tournament. 00:00 Introduction 01:05 Community's Picks 05:35 Richard's Picks 07:33 Jacob's Picks 10:06 Ian's Picks 13:38 Charles' Picks 16:08 Honourable Mentions 18:05 Round One Match One 20:08 Round One Match Two 24:12 Round One Match Three 27:00 Round One Match Four 29:38 Round One Match Five 30:58 Round One Match Six 36:15 Round One Match Seven 38:49 Round One Match Eight 40:32 Quarter Finals Match One 42:10 Quarter Finals Match Two 45:44 Quarter Finals Match Three 47:02 Quarter Finals Match Four 48:34 Semi Finals Match One 51:32 Semi Finals Match Two 54:30 Bronze Match 57:41 Finals 01:01:21 Conclusion Video Link: https://youtu.be/GEao7EAUcvo Other Links: Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/IntotheWest Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ITWpod Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/intothewestpodcast/ Credits: Music: Tavern Loop One by Alexander Nakarada (www.serpentsoundstudios.com) Licensed under Creative Commons BY Attribution 4.0 License https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Joined by special guest The Dragon Horde, the cast breaks down the most recent FAQ changes to the game! This video contains the highlights of our discussion, you can check out the full FAQ discussion on Patreon! Check out The Dragon Horde's work on Instagram at @the.dragon.horde 01:20 Assault on Lothlórien 09:21 Army of Lake-town 17:09 Where's Host of the Dragon Emperor? Check out the video version with all the visuals: https://youtu.be/Wropy2NNwoE Links: Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/IntotheWest Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ITWpod Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/intothewestpodcast/ Credits: Music: Tavern Loop One by Alexander Nakarada (www.serpentsoundstudios.com) Licensed under Creative Commons BY Attribution 4.0 License https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

A special episode dedicated to our Patrons! We reviewed and rated all the army lists for all the Patrons that wished to participate, no restrictions of any points level or armies! Please note, this episode was recorded before the August 2023 FAQ, before the change to the Master of Lake-town. 00:39 Onni's List 06:58 Maximilian's List 12:24 Marco's List 17:41 Max's List 26:21 Dragon Hoard's List Check out the video version with all the visuals: https://youtu.be/vPie08_xivg Links: Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/IntotheWest Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ITWpod Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/intothewestpodcast/ Credits: Music: Tavern Loop One by Alexander Nakarada (www.serpentsoundstudios.com) Licensed under Creative Commons BY Attribution 4.0 License https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Into the West podcast is back with another tier list, this time ranking all the hero and warrior profiles of Lothlorien! Galadriel 1:26 Celeborn 4:10 Rumil 7:10 Haldir 10:22 Orophin 12:48 Galadhrim Captain 16:03 Wood Elf Captain 18:35 Galadhrim Storm Caller 20:48 Galadhrim Warrior 24:37 Galadhrim Knight 26:59 Guard of the Galadhrim Court 29:25 Wood Elf Warrior 32:07 Wood Elf Sentinel 34:47 Video Link: https://youtu.be/YgJ2X0Y525c Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/IntotheWest Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ITWpod Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/intothewestpodcast/ Credits: Music: Tavern Loop One by Alexander Nakarada (www.serpentsoundstudios.com) Licensed under Creative Commons BY Attribution 4.0 License https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Jacob from Conquest Creations joins the cast to discuss the Australian MESBG scene! Video link: https://youtu.be/K-cFxoOCyeM Links: Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/IntotheWest Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ITWpod Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/intothewestpodcast/ Credits:  Music: Tavern Loop One by Alexander Nakarada (www.serpentsoundstudios.com) Licensed under Creative Commons BY Attribution 4.0 License https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/