Podcasts about battletome

Yes, Cogforts are cool…Dan has been enlightened.  As for the rest of the Cities Battletome, another solid delivery.  We really enjoyed discussing all aspects of this tome, from Traits to Artifacts to Units to Armies/Regiments of Renown.  However, Brendan warns that this is a very complex book that will take a lot of study and practice to get the most out of.  Conversely, very rewarding and powerful once mastered.  Watch out for those perpetually charging Cavaliers!  Dave is back as well to discuss the desert planet of Tallarn and its part in the Horus heresy.  Also, be sure to give a listen to a brief announcement about the podcast in Show Close. Thanks as always for joining us.  Your support is truly appreciated. 1:43              Whispers From The Warp 14:41            The Emperor Lies 14:41                Liber Nordstrumus 28:46               Cities of Sigmar Battletome Review – Part I 1:07:03            Cities of Sigmar Battletome Review – Part II 1:41:42             Cities of Sigmar Battletome Review – Part III 2:02:07       Scriptorium 2:07:32       This or That 2:14:17        Show Close

Hey now, Cabalists! It's Origins Game Fair week, and the Founders are jumping out of their pants and frothing at the mouth to get in some gaming this weekend! But today, we talk about a bunch of great games we've been playing, including Kingdom Crossing, Coimbra, After Us, Builders of Baldur's Gate, and Moytura, and we feature Armello from designer Rob Heinsoo. Then, after Tony T gives us all the Pokémon-snatching, grabby updates, the gang dives into some listener-submitted questions. Kingdom Crossing: 00:09:25, Coimbra: 00:20:21, After Us: 00:26:35, Builders of Baldur's Gate: 00:38:22, Moytura: 00:47:53, Armello Review: 00:59:36, News with Tony T: 01:32:03, Short Topic Extravaganza: 02:26:46. Check out our sponsors Restoration Games at https://restorationgames.com/, Game Toppers at https://www.gametoppersllc.com/ and Prester's Painting at https://www.presterspainting.com/

The saga of Chris' yowling companion continues with a story of the broken foster cat! Then the gang gets into the game they've been playing including Dead of Winter, Star Wars The Deck Building Game, Dale of Merchants, Shackleton Base Expansion, Scales of Fate, and a feature review of Chaosmos from designers Matthew Austin, Dani Vigour, and Joey Vigour. Then after Tony T's wild and crazy news segment the Founders talk about the movies and TV shows they're excited about coming out this summer! Dead of Winter: 00:04:39, Star Wars The Deck Building Game: 00:15:13, Dale of Merchants: 00:20:51, Shackleton Base Expansion: 00:29:52, Scales of Fate: 00:35:53, Chaosmos Review: 00:43:35, News with Tony T: 01:22:26, Summer Movie Extravaganza: 02:14:30. Check out our sponsors Restoration Games at https://restorationgames.com/, Game Toppers at https://www.gametoppersllc.com/ and Prester's Painting at https://www.presterspainting.com/

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Hey now, Cabalists! Today, Chris and Jamie kick off the show with a change of pace by reviewing the video game Mixtape. Then the gang dives into all the great board games they've been playing, including Orloj The Prague Astronomical Clock, Kemet Rise of the Gods, Coming of Age, Ark Nova, Catan On the Road, and the featured game Cysmic from designer Jason Blake. Then, after Tony T talks about all the Pokémon smashing grabs, the boys take on topics from listeners, including the most valuable board games and their favorite all-day board game sessions.Orloj The Prague Astronomical Clock: 00:11:04, Kemet Rise of the Gods: 00:24:01, Coming of Age: 00:32:43, Ark Nova: 00:42:06, Catan On the Road: 00:50:49, Cysmic Review: 00:56:11, News with Tony T: 01:33:31, Short Topics Extravaganza: 02:17:48. Check out our sponsors Restoration Games at https://restorationgames.com/, Game Toppers at https://www.gametoppersllc.com/ and Prester's Painting at https://www.presterspainting.com/

Hey now, and happy Wednesday, Cabalists! Today we kick things off with a full rundown and review of Untold: Chess Mates, the documentary exploring the controversy between Magnus Carlsen and Hans Niemann. Then we dive into the games we've been playing, including Spooktacular, Shackleton Base, Sniper Elite, For All Mankind, Druids of Edora, and a feature review of Feya's Swamp from Helge and Anselm Ostertag. After Tony T's new segment, we wrap things up with “The Best Part,” where each of us picks a game, breaks down our favorite aspect, and explains what makes it truly special. Spooktacular: 00.12.36, Shackleton Base: 00.19.32, Sniper Elite: The Board Game: 00.32.20, For All Mankind: 00.40.34, Druids of Edora: 00.52.19, Feya's Swamp Review: 01.03.57, News with Tony T: 01.42.15, The Best Part: 02.40.02. Check out our sponsors Restoration Games at https://restorationgames.com/, Game Toppers at https://www.gametoppersllc.com/ and Prester's Painting at https://www.presterspainting.com/

Another awesome tome!  So many moving parts for these glass cannons with knives, but when they all come together, most frightening!  A Shadow Queen that can be resurrected, a manifestation that removes Ward Saves…and there’s more.  Like the Treelord Ancient in the last episode, Brendan again gives Dan pause in his excitement for a Hero in this book…what could it be?  The big question…will Dan be throwing down with a four Shrine list…and a large side order of Blood Hags with that please! Thanks as always for joining us.  Your support is truly appreciated. 1:30              Whispers From The Warp 17:04             The Emperor Lies 17:04                Liber Nordstrumus 32:56                Daughters of Khaine Battletome Review – Part I 1:15:51              Daughters of Khaine Battletome Review – Part II 1:47:24             Daughters of Khaine Battletome Review – Part III 2:08:40        Scriptorium 2:13:55         This or That 2:22:02        Show Close

Hey now, Cabalists! Today's episode opens with the most inane conversation you're ever going to hear in your entire lives—bar none. Then we dive into board games, including A Gest of Robin Hood, Take Time, Ark Nova: Marine Worlds Expansion, The Vale of Eternity, and French Toast, and feature Anunnaki: Dawn of the Gods by Simone Luciani and Danilo Sabia. After Tony T's News segment, we tackle some listener questions, including ornamental games, movies and video games that should be board games, and how we feel about fan-made board game expansions. A Gest of Robin Hood: 00:04:51, Take Time: 00:18:56, Ark Nova Marine Worlds Expansion: 00:31:52, Vale of Eternity: 00:43:48, French Toast: 00:51:10, Anunnaki Dawn of the Gods Review: 1:02:12, News with Tony T: 01:45:45, Short Topic Extravaganza: 02:56:53. Check out our sponsors Restoration Games at https://restorationgames.com/, Game Toppers at https://www.gametoppersllc.com/ and Prester's Painting at https://www.presterspainting.com/

In this episode, Jack, Rocco, and Matt dive into the new Lumineth Realm-lords Battletome for Warhammer Age of Sigmar. They walk through the core army rules, key mechanics, and how the book wants to play on the table, then zero in on the warscrolls that immediately caught their attention—both from a competitive and practical gameplay standpoint. In this episode, they cover: The main army rules and how they shape Lumineth playstyles What's changed from the previous book Warscrolls that look especially strong or flexible Units that might define early competitive lists Things opponents should be aware of when facing Lumineth Whether you're a Lumineth player looking to understand the new book or an opponent trying to prep for them at events, this episode gives a clear, grounded first look at what matters. Support the show:

Good morning and happy Wednesday! Let's get busy with some of the great games the founders have been playing, including Echoes of Time, Dracula vs. Van Helsing, Dark Pact, First Giants, and Citizens of the Spark, along with a feature review of Rewild: South America from Bruno Liguori Sia. Then, after Tony T gives us the best gaming news he can find, we dive into the culture of play in your gaming group. We discuss a situation with a Cabalist from our BGG forum, how we schedule game nights, how we pick games, and our motivations for gaming together. Echoes of Time: 00:04:01, Dracula vs. Van Helsing: 00:12:23, Dark Pact: 00:22:34, Citizens of the Spark: 00:31:43, First Giants: 00:40:57, Rewild South America Review: 00:48:05, News with Tony T: 01:23:17, The Culture of Play: 02:15:22. Check out our sponsors Restoration Games at https://restorationgames.com/ and Game Toppers at https://www.gametoppersllc.com/.

Can't see the Battletome, for all the trees... Dan from the fabulous Cubic Shenanigans joins us (to complete the trifecta) to talk some trees! On release day. we're all currently at Adepticon and Kenny is rolling all 1s. We'll have our review of the Daughters of Khaine coming real soon. Enjoy!

In this episode, Matt, Jack, and Rocco dive into the wildest rumors floating around the Warhammer Age of Sigmar community right now—and talk through what might actually matter versus what's probably just internet noise. From whispered Battletome changes to possible edition shifts and surprise releases, the guys break down how they evaluate rumors as competitive players, and why not every leak deserves your attention or panic. In this episode they cover: The biggest Age of Sigmar rumors currently making the rounds How to tell the difference between credible info and pure speculation Which kinds of rumors are actually worth preparing for Why overreacting to leaks can hurt your GT prep How experienced players stay focused while the rumor mill spins It's a fun, grounded conversation about hype, skepticism, and keeping your feet on the ground while the internet loses its mind. Support the show:

If you've got the bones, they are happy to do business...Ossiarch Bonereapers Battletome review time!  Despite some issues, mostly related to points, this book has some interesting back-of-the-house choices, including scary Manifestations and two solid Armies of Renown.  Dan despises those Crawlers...leave my trees alone!  Dave was unable to join us...he was hard at work hosting the Universe of Armoured Fighting Vehicles Regional Series.  He will of course be joining us for the ACon Recap in Episode 186.  Speaking of Adepticon, safe travels to all those heading to Milwaukee in the next several days. Thanks as always for joining us.  Your support is truly appreciated. 1:23              Whispers From The Warp 13:52            The Emperor Lies 13:52                 Ossiarch Bonereapers Battletome Review - Part I 50:23                Ossiarch Bonereapers Battletome Review - Part II 1:28:54             Ossiarch Bonereapers Battletome Review - Part III 1:41:41         Scriptorium 1:47:54        This or That 1:55:09        Show Close

Hey Now Cabalist! The show kicks off with Steve's mailbag and more about Tony Squatty Potties and then we dive into the games: LA-1, Star Wars Outer Rim, The White Castle, Clank! Catacombs w/ Lairs and Lost Chambers, Viticulture Bordeaux, and a feature review of Aquaria from Tomas Holek. Then after Tony T's News segment we take a bunch of questions from listeners. LA-1: 00:06:15, The White Castle: 00:16:50, Clank! Catacombs with Lairs and Lost Chambers: 00:24:24, Star Wars Outer Rim: 00:32:10, Viticulture Bordeaux: 00:42:23, Aquaria Review: 00:50:36, News with Tony T: 01:24:34, Short Topic Extravaganza: 02:22:16. Check out our sponsors Restoration Games at https://restorationgames.com/ and Game Toppers at https://www.gametoppersllc.com/.

In this episode, Rocco, Matt, and Jack break down the new Disciples of Tzeentch Battletome in Warhammer Age of Sigmar and talk about what players need to know when they're facing the army across the table. Tzeentch has always been known for tricky magic, movement shenanigans, and punishing mistakes—and the new book keeps that reputation alive. The crew discusses the key mechanics, units, and battlefield tricks that can catch opponents off guard at tournaments. In this episode they cover: The biggest changes in the new Tzeentch Battletome Important rules and abilities opponents should watch out for Key units that are likely to show up in competitive lists How Tzeentch pressures the board through magic and movement Practical tips for playing into the army at tournaments If you've got a GT or RTT coming up, this episode will help you avoid the common traps and understand what Tzeentch players are trying to do on the table. Support the show:

In Episode 340, Chris, Don, and Jamie tell stories about their time at TotalCon in Massachusetts including Chris' sleep eating, all the Mikes, and watching themselves poop. Then the gang gets into the games they've been playing including Nemesis Retaliation, Steam Power, Wizards of the Grimoire, Aces and Armor, The Druids of Edora with Dan King the Game Boy Geek, and a feature review of Here Lies from Jasper Beatrix, Jakob Maier, and Bobby West and published by DVC Games. Then after Tony T delivers the Pokemon armed robbery headlines he delivers justice in the Cabalists Court! Nemesis: Retaliation: 00:09:34, Steam Power: 00:22:41, Wizards of the Grimoire: 00:30:02, Aces and Armor: 00:41:44, The Druids of Edora: 00:49:53, Here Lies Review: 01:07:20, News with Tony T: 01:41:30, The Cabalists Court: 02:32:31. Check out our sponsors Restoration Games at https://restorationgames.com/ and Game Toppers at https://www.gametoppersllc.com/. Dan King the Game Boy Geek's Season 14 Kickstarter https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/gameboygeek/game-boy-geek-season-14-2026

Smoke and mirrors, illusions & fate...all parts of the grand plans of the master of change!  We really enjoyed the entirely new way this army will play.  We try to unravel the complex interactions of the new rule set, as well as some of the crazy potential for silliness...for you, not your opponent!  A great book in our opinion... Thanks as always for joining us.  Your support is truly appreciated. 1:47              Whispers From The Warp 17:28            The Emperor Lies 17:28                 Liber Nordstrumus 31:43                 Disciples of Tzeentch Battletome Review - Part I 1:14:55              Disciples of Tzeentch Battletome Review - Part II 2:10:14         Scriptorium 2:17:51         This or That 2:25:17         Show Close

In this episode, Matt, Jack, and Rocco talk about how to prepare for a Grand Tournament when new Battletomes keep dropping in Warhammer Age of Sigmar. With the meta shifting constantly and unfamiliar armies showing up at events, the guys break down how they approach GT prep when you can't possibly learn every new book—and why focusing on fundamentals matters more than chasing every release. They cover: How to decide which Battletomes are worth your time What to do when you face an army you've never played before Why movement, deployment, and battle tactics win games Common mistakes players make when panicking about new books If you're heading to a GT or trying to keep up with the current Age of Sigmar meta, this episode is for you. Support the show:

In Episode 339, Don and Jamie kick things off by talking about their upcoming trip to TotalCon in Massachusetts. Then the gang dives into the games they've been playing, including Troyes, The Voynich Puzzle, 12 Rivers, On Mars, Toy Battle, 3 Tricky Pigs, and a feature review of Xenology by Dan Manfredini, published by Play to Z. After Tony T delivers his news segment, the fellas wrap things up with a discussion about how players interface with board games. Troyes: 00:05:45, The Voynich Puzzle: 00:11:07, 12 Rivers: 00:22:22, On Mars: 00:32:36, Toy Battle: 00:39:48, 3 Tricky Pigs: 00:53:50, Xenology Review: 00:56:47, News with Tony T: 01:25:09, Board Game User Interface: 02:26:17. Check out our sponsors Restoration Games at https://restorationgames.com/ and Game Toppers at https://www.gametoppersllc.com/.

Dan recalls his adventures at the March of the Phalanx...an amazing two-day event organized by our equally amazing cohost Dave!  Friends, dice...excellent!  Brendan and Dan also give their initial reactions to the Lumineth/Tzeentch previews...both promise to bring all kinds of chaos to the gaming tables of Sigmar!  Most exciting is that both Battletomes will be live in short order! Thanks as always for joining us.  Your support is truly appreciated. 2:12              Whispers From The Warp 19:34            The Emperor Lies 19:34               Liber Nordstrumus 32:50              March of the Phalanx Recap 47:24              Lumineth/Tzeentch Previews Reaction 1:16:19          Scriptorium 1:24:30         This or That 1:32:38          Show Close

Hey now and happy Cabal Wednesday! Today we bust into the episode talking about Don's first foray into tabletop roleplaying games, then get into some of the games we've been playing, including Rising Sun, In Front of the Elevator, Chu Han, Versailles 1919, and Bebop. Don and Jamie then put the spotlight on Cthulhu Dark Providence, the newest edition of Martin Wallace's classic A Study in Emerald, with Travis Chance lending his unique design flair to the mix. After that, Tony T gets down and dirty with his gaming news segment. And finally, the gang tackles a slew of listener-submitted questions. Rising Sun: 00:08:29, In Front of the Elevator: 00:19:21, Chu Han: 00:25:33, Versailles 1919: 00:32:54, Bebop: 00:39:08, Cthulhu Dark Providence Review: 00:56:47, News with Tony T: 01:33:15, Short Topic Extravaganza: 02:34:08. Check out our sponsors Restoration Games at https://restorationgames.com/ and Game Toppers at https://www.gametoppersllc.com/.

Join us as we all become...gardeners!  The crew here at The Cube are all in for the new Nurgle book.  Daemons, Mortals, little of both...lots of solid stuff here.  One of the Armies of Renown is VERY interesting.  So join us as we walk through The Garden and find out how this tome works.  Just so you know, Nurglings are a fan favorite! Thanks as always for joining us.  Your support is truly appreciated. 3:39              Whispers From The Warp 17:35             The Emperor Lies 17:35               Maggotkin of Nurgle Battletome Review - Part I 1:04:20           Maggotkin of Nurgle Battletome Review - Part II 1:55:02            Maggotkin of Nurgle Battletome Review - Part III 2:33:11         Scriptorium 2:38:35        This or That 2:45:08         Show Close

Welcome, Cabalists! It's time to get busy with another episode of The Secret Cabal, including a bunch of awesome games: Soothsayers, There and Back Again, Winds of Numa Sera, Nucleum, Cthulhu Dark Providence, and a feature review of Covenant from designer German P. Millan and Divir. Then, after Tony T gives us all the most important news stories from around the gaming industry, we talk about the physicality of board games. Soothsayers: 00:06:28, The Hobbit There and Back Again: 00:16:08, Winds of Numa Sera: 00:23:51, Nucleum: 00:35:43, Cthulhu Dark Providence: 00:47:00, Covenant Review: 00:56:47, News with Tony Y: 01:33:15, The Physicality of Board Games: 02:34:08. Check out our sponsors Restoration Games at https://restorationgames.com/ and Game Toppers at https://www.gametoppersllc.com/.

Another Battlescroll...meh.  Not real excited about this one, but some significant changes that need to be discussed, especially for those Khorne players out there.  Also, we finally reveal Dan's Mystery Army for March of the Phalanx.  A few pics will be dropped on the Pants Mafia Discord and maybe on Facebook as well.  There is also a great deal of excitement in the studio for Papa Nurgle's Battletome...get ready for a wild ride in Episode 182! Thanks as always for joining us.  Your support is truly appreciated. 2:01              Whispers From The Warp 15:05             The Emperor Lies 15:05                Liber Nordstumus (Horus Heresy) 27:33               Dan's Mystery Army Reveal 36:47               Dec '25 Battlescroll Deep Dive 1:12:09         Scriptorium 1:25:06        This or That 1:36:54         Show Close

Hey Now Cabalists, and welcome to 2026! Today, the gang kicks off the episode with a bunch of great games they've been playing, including Obsession, Ankh, Oathsworn, Arydia, Charcuterie, and Earthborn Rangers, followed by a feature review of The Pirate Republic: Africa Gambit from Green Feet Games. Then, after Tony T gives you all the important tabletop gaming news, we wrangle a bunch of questions from our wonderful Cabalists. Ankh Gods of Egypt: 00:04:04, Oathsworn Into the Deepwood : 00:19:06, Arydia The Paths We Dare Tread: 00:32:05, Charcuterie The Board Game: 00:43:38, Earthborn Rangers: 00:49:10, The Pirate Republic Africa Gambit Review: 01:05:28, News with Tony Y: 01:45:12, Short Topic Extravaganza: 02:33:53. Check out our sponsors Restoration Games at https://restorationgames.com/ and Game Toppers at https://www.gametoppersllc.com/.

Hey Now and Season's Greetings Cabalists! Jamie throws out a message about the holiday season podcast schedule and plugs a bunch of crap. We're taking the week of Christmas off. We'll be at TotalCon this coming February! (https://thesecretcabal.com/totalcon). You can late pledge for our 2025 Fundraiser! (https://thesecretcabal.com/kickstarter) Join the Discord! (https://thesecretcabal.com/discord). Happy Holidays everyone! See you in 2025. Check out our sponsors Restoration Games at https://restorationgames.com/ and Game Toppers at https://www.gametoppersllc.com/.

Hey now and Season's Greetings, Cabalists! Today the gang celebrates both the holiday season and another successful Kickstarter! The fellas dive into some of the games they've been playing, including Nemesis: Retaliation, Thiefdom, Food Chain Magnate, Oltree, and Epochs: Course of Cultures, and they feature Emberheart from Mindclash, designed by Rob Fisher and Adam Porter. Then Tony T hooks you up with some festive news about big game publishers going out of business, and finally the Founders talk about playing games with their families over the holidays and give you some casual game recommendations. Nemesis Retaliation: 00:07:43, Thiefdom: 00:17:21, Food Chain Magnate: 00:26:30, Oltree: 00:39:05, Epochs Course of Cultures: 00:49:36, Emberheart Review: 01:03:42, News with Tony Y: 01:41:39, Casual Games For The Holidays: 02:38:09. Check out our sponsors Restoration Games at https://restorationgames.com/ and Game Toppers at https://www.gametoppersllc.com/.

Woah buddy we got the website working again! Did you miss us? There’s a backlog of new episodes to squeeze out and we’re starting with a big one: The Helsmiths of Hashut battletome review! Ryan and Zack get down to business learning about Age of Sigmar’s newest industrialist robber barons of an army. Demon fuel = profit! Follow us on Instagram to see photos of the stuff we’re talking about! .fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-0{width:100% !important;margin-top : 0px;margin-bottom : 0px;}.fusion-builder-column-0 > .fusion-column-wrapper {padding-top : 0px !important;padding-right : 0px !important;margin-right : 1.92%;padding-bottom : 0px !important;padding-left : 0px !important;margin-left : 1.92%;}@media only screen and (max-width:1024px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-0{width:100% !important;}.fusion-builder-column-0 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}@media only screen and (max-width:640px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-0{width:100% !important;}.fusion-builder-column-0 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}.fusion-body .fusion-flex-container.fusion-builder-row-1{ padding-top : 0px;margin-top : 0px;padding-right : 0px;padding-bottom : 0px;margin-bottom : 0px;padding-left : 0px;} The post Episode 75 – CHORFS: Helsmiths of Hashut Battletome Review appeared first on Atlanta Warhammer.

Hey Now Cabalists! The 2025 Secret Cabal fundraiser is live on Kickstarter now! Jump over and snag volume 2 of the zine, some Secret Cabal swag, and support the show while you're doing it. Today the Founders get into some of the awesome games they've been playing, including Shackleton Base, Onward, Kluster, Nevada City, Clank! Legacy 2, and feature Speakeasy from Vital Lacerda and Eagle-Gryphon Games. Then after Stevie S takes over the newsman duties for Tony, the gang takes a bunch of questions from listeners. Shackleton Base: 00:13:03, Onward: 00:21:30, Kluster: 00:31:54, Nevada City: 00:39:48, Clank! Legacy 2: Acquisitions Incorporated Darkest Magic: 00:46:22, Speakeasy Review: 00:56:18, News with Stevie S: 01:34:53, Short Topic Extravaganza: 02:19:40. Check out our sponsors Restoration Games at https://restorationgames.com/ and Game Toppers at https://www.gametoppersllc.com/. Support the Cabal on Kickstarter now! https://www.thesecretcabal.com/kickstarter

Hey Now Cabalists! The 2025 Secret Cabal fundraiser is live on Kickstarter now! Jump over and snag volume 2 of the zine, some Secret Cabal swag, the new Steve-Boy, and support the show while you're doing it. Today the gang dives into some of the great games they've been playing, including Atlas Lost Rise of the New Sovereigns, Slay the Spire, Leaders, Magical Athlete, Dice Miners, and feature Phoenix New Horizon from Jorge J. Barroso and Devir. Then after Tony T lays down his award-winning tabletop gaming news segment, the gang discusses the importance of player interaction in board gaming. Atlas Lost: Rise of the New Sovereigns: 00:09:26, Slay the Spire: 00:20:11, Dice Miners: 00:36:58, Leaders: 00:46:10, Magical Athlete: 00:56:03, Phoenix New Horizon Review: 01:03:23, News with Tony T: 01:38:23, Player Interaction: 02:33:07. Check out our sponsors Restoration Games at https://restorationgames.com/ and Game Toppers at https://www.gametoppersllc.com/. Support the Cabal on Kickstarter now! https://www.thesecretcabal.com/kickstarter

Here we go...no matter what you call them, the Helsmiths are here!  Dan & Dave have a good time reviewing this tome, as it is a new faction and has some very unique rules and great models!  Brendan has provided fire support in the form of notes on his thoughts about the book, so we are locked and loaded.  In Liber Nordstrumus, Dave talks to us about another new faction (with free rules!), the Black Shields.  Importantly, Dave also provides us with an update regarding #freebrendanmelnick. Thanks as always for joining us.  Your support is truly appreciated. 2:39               Whispers From The Warp 17:58             The Emperor Lies 17:58                   Liber Nordstumus (Horus Heresy) 32:15                   Helsmiths of Hashut Battletome Review - Part I 1:12:15                Helsmiths of Hashut Battletome Review - Part II 2:02:19         Scriptorium 2:11:34         This or That 2:20:00         Show Close

Hey Now Cabalists! Welcome to another jam-packed episode of The Cabal! Today we talk about our brand-new gaming haunt — Franklin Street Social. Then we dive into some games we've been playing, including Galactic Cruise, XCOM, Claustrophobia 1643, Sweet Lands, Magical Athlete, and Chicken! Then Don and Jamie give you a feature review of Tabriz, designed by Randy Flynn. After Tony T hooks you up with the greatest damn news segment in the history of news segments, the gang takes on a bunch of listener questions with topics including narrating your turn, board game movies, and when table talk starts to look like cheating. Galactic Cruise: 00:10:51, XCOM: 00:19:51, Claustrophobia 1643: 00:29:36, Sweet Lands: 00:37:44, Magical Athlete and Chicken: 00:47:59 Tabriz Review: 01:01:26, News with Tony T: 01:28:53, Short Topic Extravaganza: 02:27:04. Check out our sponsors Restoration Games at https://restorationgames.com/ and Game Toppers at https://www.gametoppersllc.com/.

Greetings Cabalists and happy Halloween! Tonight the Mysteries of the Unknown dares to uncover The Van Meter Visitor! Was it a monster from another world? A beast born of science gone mad? Or something far more terrifying… lurking in the skies above small-town America?! Join Tony, Don, Steve, Bender, and Jamie as they descend into the chilling depths of High Strangeness! So bolt your doors… dim the lights… and pour yourself a brimming cup of courage - for tonight, you'll hear the unbelievable true tale of American Horror! The Van Meter Visitor 00:32:22

Welcome Ye Gods of War! After a long and silent campaign upon the ashes of hiatus, the Filthy Casuals return to the field to speak of sacred miniatures and the art of battle! Jamie discusses his grand campaign of WWII miniatures, Mike confesses his love of G.I. Joe, and together they revel in the primal glory of painting apes wielding instruments of death. But soon, the vox crackles with the true call to arms - Adeptus Titanicus! AC reveals the saga of his three-year endeavor, Bender delivers the lore-rites of the God-Engines, and together we debate the might, majesty, and madness of this massively complex, ruinously expensive, and gloriously indulgent game of Titan warfare. For the Machine God, for the Omnissiah, - the Filthy Casuals march once more!

Good evening, worms, and welcome to the annual Halloween celebration! Tonight, the pitiful gang dares to summon Wolfman Steve and me, The Gatekeeper! They shall present the games they've played, including Mansions of Madness, Storyfold Wildwoods, The Stifling Dark, Nyctophobia and deliver a feature review of that wretched classic, Betrayal at House on the Hill! Then, the mortal known as Tony T will drag forth the Tabletop Gaming News, followed by a rousing discussion about role-playing and storytelling in board games. Now… sit still, keep silent and let the horror begin! Mansions of Madness: 00:05:53, Storyfold Wildwoods: 00:13:10, The Stifling Dark: 00:27:20, Nyctophobia: 00:39:17, Betrayal at House on the Hill Review: 00:52:46, News with Tony T: 01:26:53, Role-playing and Storytelling: 02:38:07. Check out our sponsors Restoration Games at https://restorationgames.com/ and Game Toppers at https://www.gametoppersllc.com/.

Hey Now Cabalists! Today Don and Jamie share their time at one of the best game stores they've ever experienced - Games and Stuff in Glen Burnie, Maryland. Then the gang dives into a bunch of games they've been playing, including The Presence, Mythwind, Etherstone, Shackleton Base, and Age of Galaxy. Don, Chris, and Jamie throw down a feature review of Tea Garden from Tomas Holek and Capstone Games. And after Tony T's legendary news segment, the gang tackles a slew of listener questions like what types of players we most enjoy gaming with, whether Kickstarting board games has become too volatile, and how to handle the dreaded phrase: We got it, let's just play. The Presence: 00:08:42, Mythwind: 00:17:16, Etherstone: 00:28:33, Shackleton Base: 00:36:06, Age of Galaxy: 00:46:26, Tea Garden Review: 00:59:59, News with Tony T: 01:32:18, Short Topic Extravaganza: 02:27:30. Check out our sponsors Restoration Games at https://restorationgames.com/ and Game Toppers at https://www.gametoppersllc.com/.

The dark reflection of reality is here...cannibal courts!  Something here for just about everyone.  Quite a bit more excited about this Battletome than the last one...Dan might be playing "how to train your (zombie) dragon" in the near future!  Strong traits, warscrolls, artifacts, lores...the whole package with several ways to play.  One for two with the Armies of Renown, and the knight focused army is the clear winner.  Dave introduces us to the newest faction in Horus Heresy...Daemons of the Ruinstorm!  Never a dull moment on the Cube... Thanks as always for joining us.  Your support is truly appreciated. 2:10               Whispers From The Warp 15:40             The Emperor Lies 15:40                Liber Nordstumus (Horus Heresy) 34:55                Flesh Eater Courts Battletome Review - Part I 1:14:19              Flesh Eater Courts Battletome Review - Part II 2:03:57         Scriptorium 2:07:53         This or That 2:14:33         Show Close

Welcome back, Cabalists, to another jam-packed episode of The Cabal! Today, the gang dives into a stack of games they've been playing, including Unsettled, Agricola, Blood Rage, Tony's take on Blood Rage: Valhalla, Endangered, and Regicide Legacy. After that, Don and Jamie feature Luthier from Paverson Games. Then Tony T reclaims the reins from Stevie S and brings you one hell of a news segment. And finally, the Founders dig into the big topic of the past few episodes - increasing complexity - are games becoming too complex and where should the line be drawn? Unsettled: 00:01:30, Agricola: 00:12:16, Blood Rage: 00:21:26, Endangered: 00:32:41, Regicide Legacy: 00:41:52, Luthier Review: 00:54:36, News with Tony T: 01:32:57, The Complexity Issue: 02:32:53. Check out our sponsors Restoration Games at https://restorationgames.com/ and Game Toppers at https://www.gametoppersllc.com/.

Despair is in the air...time to review the new angry ghost book.  Although not thrilled with what we got, we still try to stay positive and look for solutions...which will be a challenge for sure.  That being said, Brendan talks about a unit that he feels is a huge mistake...listen to find out which one!  Very fun rules change for Lady O...she is nigh near unkillable and may be the only unit you still have on the table at the end of some games!  In Liber Nordtrumus, Dave talks us through the new Liber Militia...a free download for Horus Heresy that has units that can include Beastmen!  Speaking of Dave, be sure to listen all the way to the end of Show Close at Dan's failed attempt to emulate our esteemed cohost! Thanks as always for joining us.  Your support is truly appreciated. 1:38               Whispers From The Warp 18:40             The Emperor Lies 18:40                 Liber Nordstumus (Horus Heresy) 31:40                 Nighthaunt Battletome Review - Part I 1:06:31              Nighthaunt Battletome Review - Part II 1:50:04         Scriptorium 2:00:21         This or That 2:09:14         Show Close

Welcome, Cabalists, to another Wednesday packed with games and shenanigans with the Founders! Today we dive into Raising Robots, Here Lies, Flock Together, Everdell Silverfrost, Hot Streak, and feature Jamey Stegmaier's newest creation, Vantage! Then, after Steve steps in to fill Tony T's big shoes for the news segment, we tackle a couple of listener questions including what to do when you know you're going to lose, and which games we'd choose to guarantee victory over our fellow Founders. Raising Robots: 00:05:48, Here Lies: 00:14:22, Flock Together: 00:24:12, Everdell Silverfrost: 00:39:40, Hot Streak: 00:51:16, Vantage: 01:06:59, News with Stevie S: 01:44:33, Short Topic Extravaganza: 02:36:16. Check out our sponsors Restoration Games at https://restorationgames.com/. Game Toppers at https://www.gametoppersllc.com/. And Game Night Picks at http://gamenightpicks.com/cabal.

Anchors away...it's boat people time!  While Brendan if off doing stuff that needs doing, Dave and I take you on a journey through the clouds with everyone's favorite flying Duardin.  Neither of us was excited to review this book, but the more we dived in, the more we enjoyed it.  By the end of the review, we agreed that this is a solid, if inconsistent, book.  One of the Regiments of Renown was of interest to all three of us, and we'll see how many times it appears in the wild.  In Liber Nordtrumus, Dave walks us through the non-Space Marine factions in Heresy for those that might be interested in a few more options. Thanks as always for joining us.  Your support is truly appreciated. 1:42               Whispers From The Warp 13:40             The Emperor Lies 13:40                  Liber Nordstumus (Horus Heresy) 26:00                 Kharadron Overlords Battletome Review - Part I 1:06:36              Kharadron Overlords Battletome Review - Part II 2:06:50         Scriptorium 2:14:40         This or That 2:21:47          Show Close

Hey now, Cabalists! The gang is back and fired up for another episode of The Cabal! Tony's dealing with his dog's unfortunate bout of diarrhea, Chris went out to see Weird Al, and the crew hit the table with a pile of great new games including Above and Below Haunted, Ark Nova: Marine Worlds, El Burro, Heat Pedal to the Metal, Moon Colony Bloodbath, and feature Shackleton Base by Fabio Lopiano and Nestore Mangone, published by Sorry We Are French. After Tony T delivers his always-popular News segment, the gang dives into a discussion on the vital connection between theme and mechanisms in board games. Above and Below Haunted: 00:09:41, Ark Nova: Marine Worlds: 00:18:15, El Burro: 00:27:16, Heat: 00:37:35, Moon Colony Bloodbath: 00:46:319, Shackleton Base: 01:04:09, News with Tony T: 01:38:04, Theme and Mechanism Alignment: 02:31:41. Check out our sponsors Restoration Games at https://restorationgames.com/. Game Toppers at https://www.gametoppersllc.com/. And Game Night Picks at http://gamenightpicks.com/cabal.

The Cabal is back in action, and we dive into a conversation about Chris' adventures at Anthrocon! One day, we'll get him to dress up as the red panda. After that, we get into some of the games we've been playing, including Cities, Vantage, City of Horror, Creature Caravan, Monsters Menace the World, and a feature review of Lord of the Rings: Fate of the Fellowship from Matt Leacock. Then, after Tony T gives us all the most important news from the board gaming world, we answer a series of listener questions covering gimmicks and innovations, design trends that annoy us, and our least favorite gamer traits. Cities: 00:09:53, Vantage: 00:22:26, City of Horror: 00:34:21, Creature Caravan: 00:44:30, Monsters Menace the World: 00:51:19, The Lord of the Rings: Fate of the Fellowship: 00:58:56, News with Tony T: 01:35:01, Short Topic Extravaganza: 02:22:50. Check out our sponsors Restoration Games at https://restorationgames.com/. Game Toppers at https://www.gametoppersllc.com/. And Game Night Picks at http://gamenightpicks.com/cabal.

In this episode we cover the lore of the Idoneth Deepkin Battletome. Get ready for a whole lot of wet fish slaps, screams of unfortunate land-dwellers, and the sound of sneering snooty superiority. And then if we have time, we'll talk all about those fishy elves! ***Thanks to GW for providing this book for us to review on the show!*** Show Notes Time Stamps What we've been up to: 4:20 The Story Phase: 13:39 Links (some links may redirect to our affiliate partners)  The Idoneth Deepkin Battletome can be purchased at… Hardcover at Games Workshop Contact You want to get a hold of us? Of course you do - here's how: Website: themortalrealms.com It'd really help us help you to get a review on iTunes or wherever else you listen to podcasts. Find us in your app, or head over to themortalrealms.com/review and tell us what you think. Youtube: youtube.com/themortalrealms Patreon: patreon.com/themortalrealms Twitter: @themortalrealms Davy: @Red_Zeke Paul: @pjschard Eric: @stonemonkgamer Aaron @dosaceos Josh: @jearrington  Will: @ageofSevvir Facebook: facebook.com/themortalrealms Email: mortalrealms@gmail.com Discord: themortalrealms.com/discord Shirts: https://www.themortalrealms.com/shirts Goodreads Book Club: themortalrealms.com/bookclub

Tony's back from Ireland and Steve's shot out of a cannon! Get ready for a wild ride. Today the gang runs down a bunch of games they've been playing including Transgalactica, Sekigahara The Unification of Japan, The White Castle, Steam Power, Shackleton Base, and a feature review of Galileo Galilei by new designer Tomas Holek. Then after Tony T wrestles the News hosting duties away from Steve, the gang reads and discusses some spicy hot takes submitted by Cabalists! Transgalactica: 00:04:31, Sekigahara: 00:14:35, The White Castle: 00:21:38, Steam Power: 00:32:26, Shackleton Base: 00:42:12, Galileo Galilei: 00:56:08, News with Tony T: 01:27:01, Cabalist Spicy Hot Takes: 02:16:49. Check out our sponsors Restoration Games at https://restorationgames.com/. Game Toppers at https://www.gametoppersllc.com/. And CGE at https://czechgames.com/.

We're back from Origins, and we've got stories to tell! AC from Lords of the Dungeon joins us to spin some yarns from our trip to Columbus, Ohio. Then we dive into the games we've been playing, including Friedrich, Euphoria, Coffee Traders, Wroth, Mystery of the Abbey, The Quest for El Dorado, and a featured review of Stupor Mundi by Nestore Mangone. Stevie S takes the helm for the News segment while Tony's away, and the Gang answers a couple of listener questions. Friedrich: 00:30:39, Euphoria: 00:39:56, Coffee Traders: 00:45:03, Wroth: 00:53:18, Mystery of the Abbey: 01:02:59, The Quest for El Dorado: 01:13:31, Stupor Mundi: 01:25:32, News with Stevie S: 01:59:55, Short Topic Extravaganza: 02:47:54. Check out our sponsors Restoration Games at https://restorationgames.com/. Game Toppers at https://www.gametoppersllc.com/. And CGE at https://czechgames.com/.

Hey now, and welcome to a special early release of The Secret Cabal Gaming Podcast! The gang is on their way to Origins Game Fair, and we figured it'd be nice to give everyone something to listen to if you're driving to Columbus, Ohio today. In this episode, the Founders talk about the games they've been playing, including The Quest for El Dorado, Stupor Mundi, Earth, Heat: Pedal to the Metal, and Terraforming Mars with the Colonies and Prelude expansions. They also feature The Dark Quarter from Evan Derrick. Then, after Tony T delivers his always-arousing tabletop gaming news segment, the fellas take questions from listeners - covering topics like what makes a great game day, what they've learned from board games, and what a first-time convention attendee should expect. The Quest for El Dorado: 00:08:32, Stupor Mundi: 00:14:41, Earth: 00:22:58, Heat Pedal to the Metal: 00:31:56, Terraforming Mars: 00:39:12, The Dark Quarter: 00:53:09, News with Tony T: 01:26:59, Short Topic Extravaganza: 02:10:03. Check out our sponsors Restoration Games at https://restorationgames.com/. Game Toppers at https://www.gametoppersllc.com/. And CGE at https://czechgames.com/.

Hey now, and welcome to episode 322! Today, the gang kicks things off with a call to action for all you Cabalists -- we need your help coming up with ideas for The Best of The Cabal! Check out the Discord for all the details. Then it's on to all the games we've been playing lately, including The Breach, Unmatched Adventures, Last Light, A.D.E.L.E., and our feature review of Galactic Cruise. After that, Tony T delivers another incredible Tabletop Gaming News segment, and the gang wraps it all up by playing a live round of Insider right here on the show. The Breach: 00:06:32, Come Sail Away!: 00:16:02, Unmatched Adventures: Tales to Amaze: 00:25:43, Last Light: 00:35:52, A.D.E.L.E.: 00:45:14, Galactic Cruise: 01:11:18, News with Tony T: 01:54:34, Insider: 02:55:30. Check out our sponsors Restoration Games at https://restorationgames.com/. Game Toppers at https://www.gametoppersllc.com/. And CGE at https://czechgames.com/.

Hey Now Cabalists! The Founders are back at it again with another episode jam-packed with tabletop gaming mayhem! The gang kicks things off by talking about their plans for Origins and how they're using Chaz Marler's new website, GameNightPicks.com. Then it's on to the games they've been playing including Corps of Discovery, Tales of the Arthurian Knights, Galileo Galilei, House of Fado, Agemonia, and a feature review of the epic Cyclades Legendary Edition by Bruno Cathala and Ludovic Maublanc. Tony T delivers the best damn tabletop gaming news segment in all of podcasting followed by a juicy discussion about player interaction. Corps of Discovery: 00:05:25, Tales of the Arthurian Knights: 00:14:12, Galileo Galilei: 00:28:38, House of Fado: 00:35:56, Agemonia: 00:41:29, Cyclades Legendary Edition: 00:57:13, News with Tony T: 01:32:45, Short Topic Extravaganza: 02:34:10. Check out our sponsors Restoration Games at https://restorationgames.com/. Game Toppers at https://www.gametoppersllc.com/. And CGE at https://czechgames.com/.

Hey now Cabalists and welcome to episode 320 of The Secret Cabal! Origins Game Fair 2025 is nearly here and we're all fired up. If you're going to be there you got to join us for our meetup at the Whistle and Keg on June 20th. Then the gang gets into some of the games they've been playing including Praga Caput Regni, YRO, Obsession Upstairs Downstairs, Space Empires 4x, Biblios and a feature review of Septima from Mind Clash games! Then after Tony T hooks us up with his amazing new segment the Founders jump into another Short Topic Extravaganza. Praga Caput Regni: 00:04:44, YRO: 00:12:55, Obsession Upstairs, Downstairs: 00:21:14, Space Empires 4x: 00:31:33, Biblios: 00:42:28, Septima: 00:58:39, News with Tony T: 01:35:45, Short Topic Extravaganza: 02:15:57. Check out our sponsors Restoration Games at https://restorationgames.com/. Game Toppers at https://www.gametoppersllc.com/. And CGE at https://czechgames.com/.