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The Activation Phase
The Activation Phase is a podcast dedicated to the game Saga by Studio Tomahawk. We're in love with the game and the community and are here to bring content that we ourselves have been looking for. Listen in to hear about the newest battleboards, the latest tournaments and juicy rumours about things to come. We hope you enjoy!
In this megasode we cover the mysterious Condottiere and all of the sub-factions.
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I'm joined today by Jan and Andrzej discussing the new and improved GMP Scenario Pack and upcoming GMP 2025 on October 11-12 2025 in Warsaw.
Background:
For the first time in our event series' history we're going to host a SAGA doubles' tournament! Find a partner and apply now to join the very best competitors from across the world.
The rules are simple:
1) You register as a team of two; one represents the Dark Ages (Vikings + Invasions) and the other represents Middle Ages (Crusades + Chivalry).
2) Apply and pay together via our Association's website www.weles.club - it's straightforward and simple!
3) Send both of your 7-point rosters (6 deployed, 1 in reserve) at our e-mail address: saga.gm.poland@gmail.com
4) You will need painted models, a few Objective Markers and a wagon - if you want to join this year's painting competition for best looking scenario pieces!
In this week's episode we talk about the swiss and why they are as good as they are.
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Attention: There are some audio issues with JPs audio this time, hopefully fixed by next time!
In this chill little episode we talk about the Free Companies and why they are actually really good!
In this episode we cover the Age of Chivalry Castilians and why they can keep running around with now fatigue!
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Episode covering the Age of Chivalry Germans for SAGA by Studio Tomahawk!
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Episode covering the Age of Chivalry Flemish for SAGA by Studio Tomahawk!
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In this episode we talk about the French and why they are so very strong! Feel free to leave us a voice mail at:
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Episode covering the Age of Chivalry Scottish for SAGA by Studio Tomahawk!
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We cover the 2 subfactions of the Scottish, and rate them 4.5/5 Irn Bru.
First episode covering the Age of Chivalry English for SAGA by Studio Tomahawk!
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luv saint george
ate knights
ate plate armer
ate the french
ate dysentery
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This episode we cover the Ordensstaat (post-FAQ), which offers plenty of potential for sweet models and a powerful gameplay
The poster child of the Crusades: Milites Christi / Military Orders. We dive into this tough to master faction.
Tim and JP discuss the Benelux Grand Melee 2024, and our thoughts on the Studio Tomahawk scenarios and scoring.
Florian joins the Activation Phase to discuss mixing the Crusades era boards with Chivalry, and what how to get the most out of your hobbying.
In this episode we talk about the Last Romans, how to win with and against them. This also marks the end of the Age of Vikings. Feel free to let us know what to look at next. Enjoy!
We dive into the modelling options for the upcoming Age of Chivalry book. If you're new to the time period, Florian will guide you through the options as you browse the Perry Miniatures website, looking for your next warband.
In this week's episode we look into the combo potential the Scots bring to the table! What an interesting warband! Enjoy!
We cover discuss the Grand Melee Poland scenario pack and the "Amersfoort Antioch Adventure" Age of Crusades Tournament
In this week's episode we talk about the new upcoming book Age of Chivarly and try to get some information out of one of the authors Julie. Enjoy!
In this week's episode we talk about the Anglo Danes and about their strengths and weaknesses. Enjoy!
This episode we cover the Irish. One of the most interest factions in AoV with lots of playstyle and unit options!
Merry Christmas to you guys! In this episode we talk about how the year 2023 went and what we are looking forward to in 2024.
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In this mega episode of the activation phase we talk about the Team Worlcup 2023 that was held November 25th and 26th 2023.This episode is basically uncut, we hope you enjoy!
In this week's episode we talk about the Welsh and the different ways to play them. Also welcome Strategikon of Saga to the Saga Podcast crew!
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We tackle the Skraelings, thet battleboard is available for free on the Studio Tomahawk website.
This faction lets you field the native American tribes which confronted Leif Ericson on his voyages across the ocean.
Mirco of Stronghold Terrain joins us to talk all things Saga World Cup 2023 in Münster 25-26 November.
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Slight delay in releasing this episode due to life getting in the way.
In this week's episode we talk about the Anglo-Saxons, how to make them work and how to play into them.
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This episode we delve into the multiple Greek City States, and how to best use this faction.
This week we talk about the million different ways to beat up your opponent using the Successors from Age of Alexander.
This week we talk about the Amersfoort Ancient tournament that JP ran with his clubmate. Hamza joins us to talk about our armies, games and learnings. Enjoy!
In this week's episode we talk about the Ancient Indians from Age of Alexander. Their mixed army composition and different ways to keep their units alive seemed really fun to us! Enjoy!
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Age of Alexander Thracians are covered in this episode.
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In this week's episode we talk about the Macedonians and their really great looking playstyle. Enjoy!
In this weeks episode we talk about the Polish Grand Melee. We had an amazing time and really enjoyed being there with our friend Hamza from Sweden. We talk about our games, armies, opponents and, of course, final standings! Enjoy!
In this weeks episode we talk about the greeks in Age of Hannibal and try to do their multiple playstyles and army compositions justice. Finally done with the greeks :D
"They are crazy!" - Tim
Join JP on a discovery of how to play the elusive Iberians, with the sage advice of Tim.
In this weeks episode we take a look at the Gauls from Age of Hannibal. The number for voicemails is +49 6404 8030756
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In this weeks episode we take a look at the Numdians from Age of Hannibal. We also answer one of your voice mails and are looking forward to more of those in the future. The number is +49 6404 8030756
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In this week's episode we talk about the republican romans in the age of hannibal! First faction review for the new book and we are enjoying it! We hope you enjoy!
The final episode for our Age of Invasions series covering the options for Mercenaries!
This episode is about the Britons, why you should play them and how cool their models are.
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In this week's episode we talk about the recent tournament we both attended and share how our games went! Cheers!
Guten Tag! In this weeks episode we talk about the saxons and their incredibly aggressive playstyle and how to make it work. Enjoy!
The Franks are one of the new factions in latest Age of Invasions book. We walk through the battleboard, our thoughts, and modelling options for this faction.
A slightly longer format where we go through the entire battleboard and not jsut our favourite abilities. We cover the Roman battleboard from Age of Invasions.
In this weeks episode we talk about our common love for Huns! They're an amazing faction that we couldn't quite stop talking about. Enjoy!
In this weeks episode we talk about the tournament that our very own Tim Pasch organised in Osnabrück and our very own JP visited as a player!
We talk about scenarios, army compostion, games and most statistics! Numbers!
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In this weeks episode we talk about the Picts and all of their terrain shenanigans. We also talk about the not so great movie about Picts starring Keira Knightley and how there is objectively no other way than using the chariot for your warlord.
This weeks episode is the second episode of the Age of Invasion Series. In this episode we talk about the Goths and the crazy ways you can use their battleboard to your advantage.
At the end we also briefly talk of our plans for the coming episodes.
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This weeks episode is the first episode the Age of Invasion Series. In this episode we talk about the sassanids and their amazing ranged and melee capabilities.
We also take a look at the rumor images of Age of Alexander published by Studio Tomahawk themselves on Facebook.
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In this first episode of our fresh and new Saga podcast we talk about the format, the people and the things to come. This is the first of hopefully many interesting episodes dedicated to the game "Saga" by Studio Tohahawk.