The Green Dragon Podcast: Recent Episodes
The Green Dragon Podcast
The Green Dragon is a podcast about the Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit Strategy Battle Game by Games Workshop.
Kylie sits down David and Special Guest Tyler, to chat about the new Matched Play Guide.
Kylie, Matt, Jeremy, and special guest Tyler. Sit down and discuss the shiny rules for the Elven Kingdoms.
Kylie Invites Jude onto the green Dragon to have a chat about their new Favorite Army List: The Battle of Fornost!
Kylie, Matt, Jeremy, and Tim. Finish off their review of the New edition of Middle Earth Strategy Battle game, by discussing, the New profiles, Armies, and Scenarios.
Join Kylie with Jeremy and David, and Special guest Tim. As the group delves deeply into the new 7th Edition of Middle Earth SBG.For those wanting to follow along with Tim's amazing comparison document you can find it here. https://docs.google.com/document/d/1lhLj1IY9NQkGzjol27m5T0fqTYnwRGzvar6-7ZTBU8A/edit?usp=sharing
Kylie and Jeremy finally sit down and talk about the Rise of Angmar supplement. Just in time for the new edition to come out.
The final installment of the Australian Team's journey to Ardacon. Join Kylie, Chelsea, Liam, and Tyler as they wearily recap the final day of Ardacon.
The World team championships begin. And Kylie Dives into the event with the full force of the Australian team.
Day 3 of Ardacon kicks off, and Kylie catches up with Mike and Tyler to discus how their Doubles, and Masters games went. Apologies for Tyler's Audio, we will try to re upload in the future with cleaner audio.
The Ardacon Masters invitational has kicked off along side the doubles. Kylie invites two of her team mates; Liam and Alex. To share how they went.
Matt and Kylie return to Ardacon this time with a full team of 9 (A Fellowship) at their back.
A long time coming, But clash of the Titan's is Australia biggest Lord of the Rings tournament. So let's take a moment to reflect on last years events and see what happened nearly 12 months ago. (And totally releasing this episode so Kylie doesn't loose a bet.)
Audio only track of the Unexpected Podcast Special where Kylie joins the U.S. crew to share her thoughts on the event.Link to the Unexpected Podcasts episode:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qqcsZWCLOPg
Kylie Teams up with Kevin from the Lowlands Podcast to give a deep dive into their thoughts on their thrilling game at the Ardacon International Masters.
It's the final Installment of Kylie's around the World SBG tour! Find out she fares against her protégé's and friends at the biggest tournament Australia has ever seen!Link to the streamed Games can be found here once they are uploaded:https://www.youtube.com/@archongamez8856
Kylie's squeezes in a couple more games before she heads for the Australian Masters and a long await homecoming.
Kylie finally gets to take on New Zealand's best at the Avon Hen tournament. Will her lack of voice affect her? or will the Kiwi's have handicap boon.
Kylie Shares why she's been AWOL, and details why pushing yourself to the limit is perhaps not the greatest idea out their.
Kylie plays some games against some American Locals before she hops back on the plane for a grueling 18 hour flight to New Zealand.
It's the final Stretch of Nova Open and Kylie faces some of her toughest competition yet. Find out how she went.
Nova Open GT singles Begins. Kylie details her brutal 4 games and the slug fest that was Nova Open.
Nova is in full Swing! Kylie teams up with Jacob form the U.S.A. in the Nova Open Doubles!
Kylie arrives in the U.S.A. and manages to sneak in one last game before she leaves London.
Kylie throws down in Worcester at the 'Battle of 5 Shires GBHL 100', to warm up before Nova Open in America. How did she do on her first day of competition?
Kylie relaxes after her foray into Ardacon and catches up with some locals in the Nottingham area.
Ardacon Wraps up and Kylie shares with us her final games went and the atmosphere of the tournament and what she learnt.
It's Day 3 of Ardacon and the Team championship has begun! Find out how Kylie went in these games and the shenanigans she got up to.
Kylie details her prep for Ardacon and her games with the Scottish community. Days 4 to 7.
Kylie Recaps the first day's of her Around the World SBG tour. and her games against Chris and Dave in Edinburgh.
Kylie talks about how she went at the latest 850 Point tournament that she attended in Perth, Australia.
Jeremy, Kylie, Matt and David have an extended chat about Rohan.0:00:00 Intro0:04:02 Know Thine Enemy1:54:42 Keep it Secret2:35:14 Scenario Spotlight2:50:10 Mustering an ArmyLists here: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1hsqqNLwlA8IKrcvhIO-bZvz2QA2qxf0f/view?usp=share_link
David, Jeremy and Kylie compare three recent supplements: Quest of the Ringbearer, Fall of the Necromancer, and Defence of the North.
Matt, Kylie and Jeremy return to go through the Kingdom of Khazad-dum list.
0:00:00 Introduction 0:02:36 Know Thine Enemy 1:58:41 Keep it Secret 3:00:34 Scenario Spotlight 3:25:23 Mustering an Army
Lists can be found here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1hAKgPQyLPrMlhwUBasXPRfyMJDbkKtFn/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=109289631340603779927&rtpof=true&sd=true
Episode 1 of the new Green Dragon Shorts! Jeremy recounts some experiences from the Conquest Champions League.
Kylie and Jeremy use some unexpected free time to Catch up and talk about the recent February FAQ, Geek out at the New Easterling and Mordor Heroes, and then finally delve into some Listener Questions with an impromptu Q&A.
Jeremy, Kylie and Pascal talk about playing with and against the terrifying Black Riders Legendary Legion.
Jeremy, Kylie and Matt drive into the depths of Moria.
0:00:00 Introduction 0:03:15 Know Thine Enemy 3:10:15 Keep it Secret 5:05:18 Scenario Spotlight 5:25:24 Mustering an Army
Lists can be found here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1xkD4cVDBfmGJqkcfk8CNCGyolt-GEEKZ/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=109289631340603779927&rtpof=true&sd=true
Jeremy interviews Andrew Medbury from Medbury Miniatures to learn about digital design and sculpting. We talk a lot about using historical influences to inform the design process.
https://www.facebook.com/Medburyminiatures/
Jeremy and Kylie explore Middle-earth with the Fellowship.
0:00:00 Introduction 0:01:34 Know Thine Enemy 1:11:50 Keep it Secret 2:12:25 Scenario Spotlight 2:55:50 Mustering an Army
Army Lists can be found here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/16I7Q-ZhoygfQPw3eE8aVsI9wnCMkgCPT/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=109289631340603779927&rtpof=true&sd=true
Jeremy and Kylie explore the Halls of Thranduil
0:02:55 Introduction 0:00:00 Know Thine Enemy 1:13:40 Keep in Secret 1:48:10 Scenario Spotlight 2:04:16 Mustering an Army
Army lists can be found here: https://drive.google.com/file/d/107I6Xt_bn33LMbnI0r9wQZ-GIRLaQSVX/view?usp=sharing
Jeremy and Kylie explore the Trollshaws
0:00:00 Introduction 0:01:30 Know Thine Enemy 0:28:36 Keep it Secret 1:11:35 Scenario Spotlight 1:26:00 Mustering an Army
Army lists are here: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1u6SblxYdZNTLYpU5yU2LI_PfUBllYAN9/view?usp=sharing
Jeremy, Kylie, Matt and Tim take a look back at the lost Kingdom of Arnor.
O:00:00 Introduction O:05:02 Know Thine Enemy O:43:49 Keep it Secret 1:13:28 Scenario Spotlight 1:25:36 Mustering an Army
Jeremy and Kylie take a look at the Rangers (the REAL Rangers!) 0:00:00 Introduction 0:02:29 Know Thine Enemy 0:41:04 Keep it Secret 1:31:28 Scenario Spotlight 1:51:30 Mustering an Army
Jeremy and Kylie explore the Kingdom of Angmar.
This is being uploaded again to try to sort out the Spotify issues.
0:00:00 Introduction 0:02:00 Know Thine Enemy Angmar 1:41:52Keep it Secret, Keep it Safe 2:44:15 Scenario Spotlight- The Fall of Arnor 3:14:04 Mustering an Army
The Green Dragon team discusses Lothlorien. Sorry about the sound issues!
0:00:00 Introduction 0:03:11 Know Thine Enemy 1:21:41 Keep it Secret 1:56:59 Scenario Spotlight 2:12:36 Mustering an Army
The Green Dragon Team takes a good look at Isengard.
0:00:00 Introduction 0:09:10 Know Thine Enemy 3:16:20 Keep it Secret 4:00:45 Scenario Spotlight 4:22:20 Mustering an Army
Jeremy, Kylie and Matt talk about their experiences with the Corsairs of Umbar. 0:00:00 Introduction 0:04:50 Know Thine Enemy 1:29:20 Keep it Secret 2:09:52 Scenario Spotlight 2:24:46 Mustering an Army
Harry, Jeremy and Lachlan catch up and discuss content creation and the August 2020 FAQ. 0:00:00 Introduction 0:01:32 Changes in our hobby 0:31:20 Middle-earth content creation 1:29:40 August 2020 FAQ
Jeremy and Tom from Failed Charge Games analyse the Shire list. 0:00:00 Introduction 0:05:31 Know Thine Enemy 1:39:46 Keep It Secret 2:34:01 Scenario Spotlight 3:32:37 Mustering An Army
Jeremy, Kylie and Matt go on and on about Mordor!
0:00:00 Introduction 0:02:52 Know Thine Enemy 3:35:58 Keep it Secret 4:24:53 Scenario Spotlight 4:46:56 Mustering an Army
Declan and Jeremy talk about the formidable warriors of the Iron Hills. 0:00:00 Intro 0:01:15 Know Thine Enemy 1:17:11 Keep it Secret 1:37:23 Scenario Spotlight 2:09:04 Mustering an Army
Declan, Jeremy and Kylie go into depth on Azog’s Legion!
0:00:00 Introduction 0:03:33 Know Thine Enemy 1:47:18 Keep it Secret 2:06:48 Scenario Spotlight 2:39:00 Mustering an Army
Jeremy and Kylie create 500 and 750 point lists from the Legendary Legions in the Rohan at War book.
Andreas, Jeremy and Kylie analyse the Dol Guldur list in depth.
0:00:00 Introduction 0:00:56 Know Thine Enemy 1:39:43 Keep it Secret 2:32:32 Scenario Spotlight- The Fall of the Necromancer 2:43:52 Mustering an Army
Dan (from the Drawn Combat Blog) and Lachlan join Jeremy to discuss the attack power and value of the Cavalry models in the Middle-earth Strategy Battle Game.
The blog can be found here: https://drawncombat.blogspot.com/2020/02/drawn-combat-cavalry-comparison.html?m=1&fbclid=IwAR30omdjqlRX52MVidoXQSE3VDo2t2Pgwzk_yt0HoEGq6ZY2PRcN62zO2SI
Jeremy and Josiah unpack the Khand army.
0:00:00 Introduction 0:05:58 Know Thine Enemy 0:39:01 Keep it Secret 1:16:48 Scenario Spotlight- Fields of Celebrant 1:35:32 Mustering an Army
Jeremy and Kylie come up with 500 and 750 point lists for all the Legendary Legions for Gondor at War and Scouring of the Shire.
Chris from the Australian team describes his experiences at Ardacon 2019. You can here more from Chris at the Zorpazorp Gaming Youtube channel in their Ardacon coverage.
Jeremy, Kylie and Matt provide tips on how to play Easterlings.
0:00:00 Introduction 0:02:25 Know Thine Enemy 0:56:48 Keep it Secret, Keep it Safe 1:09:56 Scenario Spotlight- Black Gate: The Right Hill 1:23:48 Mustering an Army
Jeremy and Matt talk Dunharrow for the Middle-earth Strategy Battle Game by Games Workshop.
0:00:00 Introduction 0:01:54 Know Thine Enemy 0:25:44 Keep it Secret, Keep it Safe 0:49:54 Scenario Spotlight- The Dead Arrive 1:06:09 Muster an Army
Harry, Jeremy and Kylie suggest ways to use some models that are rarely seen.
Thank you to our new Patreon supporters! Patreon Link: patreon.com/greendragonpodcast
Jeremy and Lachlan from Zorpazorp Gaming have a chat about the latest Battle Companies book.
Jeremy and Harry (who is not a full Green Dragon member, but might be eventually) react to the latest errata and designer's notes.
David reports back to Jeremy on the Good side's adventures in Silmarilli 2019. Part 2 of our Silmarilli event coverage.
Harry from the Entmoot podcast challenges the Green Dragon crew to make his thematic lists competitive!
0:00:00 Intro and The Nine 0:28:50 Last March of the Ents 0:46:54 Thorin's Company 0:58:48 The Fellowship at the Hollin Gate 1:11:41 The Road to Rivendell
Jeremy asks Stu from Miniature Realms Studio for airbrushing tips.
0:00:00 Introduction 0:25:28 Airbrushing
Miniature Realm Studio can be found here: https://www.facebook.com/miniaturerealmsstudio/
An in depth look at the Minas Tirith faction of the Middle-earth Strategy Battle Game.
0:00:00 Know Thine Enemy Minas Tirith 1:40:54 Keep it Secret 2:04:56 Scenario Spolight 2:37:13 Mustering an Army
Jeremy, Kylie and Matt go into great detail about the Rivendell army list.
0:00:00 Introduction 0:02:45 Know Thine Enemy 1:34:32 Keep it Secret 1:44:05 Scenario Spotlight: Hunting Party 1:53:06 Mustering an Army
David and Jeremy discuss the official Green Dragon Tactical Dictionary. The dictionary is available here: https://drive.google.com/open?id=1XgIfHDThPCPB5EzetSlMugQIBGwJZ-YK
David, Jeremy, Kylie and Matt begin a new age of the podcast with their initial thoughts on the rules.
Kylie and Matt report back on their experiences at Ardacon, the world's largest Middle-earth strategy battle game event.
Jeremy suggests some community action in response to Forge World's region based pricing structure.
Jeremy discusses the latest happenings in Middle-earth! 2:26 New Starter Box 22:12 Adam Troke 28:52 Masters 50:34 BOFA 2250pt Game 58:07 Listener Questions
Good: 0:01:08 Hollen Gate (Elves and Dwarves) 800 points 0:04:56 Fornost (Rivendell, Gondor and Shire) 800 points 0:11:32 Fields of Celebrant (Gondor and Rohan) 650 points 0:15:46 Thranduil’s Halls 550 points 0:20:55 Radagast or Beorn 450, 500 and 600 points 0:39:14 Mirkwood (Lotr) 600 points 0:44:21 Bree 800 points 0:49:41 Dol Amroth 800 points 0:56:32 Shire 400 points Evil: 1:03:14 Angmar 600 points 1:07:43 Smaug 1000 points 1:13:52 Easterlings 500 points 1:19:09 Bree 800 points 1:22:28 Moria and Dark Denizens of Mirkwood 600 points 1:29:04 Moria 500 and 700 points 1:33:50 Harad 600 points 1:36:57 Corsairs 600 points
A PDF of the lists can be found here: https://drive.google.com/open?id=13oTmUpYm3uGd-bvUMYuj9a6GtnNxybU_
David and Jeremy rank all the army lists with their logical but over complicated metrics.
Jeremy and Kylie describe their experiences with The Clouds Burst from There and Back Again.
David and Jeremy talk about their battle companies experience and create two 550 point lists (Thranduil's Halls and Azog's Legion) for the upcoming Clash of the Titans event.
David and Jeremy introduce the Tale of Green Dragon Gamers challenge. Get involved! (Sorry about David's microphone sound- we will fix it next time.)
"Some believe it is only great power that can hold evil in check, but that is not what I have found. It is the small everyday deeds of ordinary folk that keep the darkness at bay. Small acts of kindness and love. Why Bilbo Baggins? Perhaps because I am afraid, and he gives me courage."
Not so long ago the Green Dragon team took part in a long-running (9 years!) tournament, originally devised by Kylie and currently run by David. This tournament is 'Minimize', where small forces, often 1-2 warbands, duke it out for the title of Supreme High Lord Champion of the World! In this episode we discuss some highlights, some lowlights, some things we learned, and some things we probably should have learned!
So join David, Danny, Matt, and Jeremy as they talk small points games, obscure Australian politicians, and even more obscure Hobbit trivia!
Duel and Wound rolls with a focus on special strikes. Please download the spreadsheets here:
With Macros: https://drive.google.com/open?id=0Bz2nymfnpBm-ZC03ZjVCWGFCaDg Without Macros: https://drive.google.com/open?id=0Bz2nymfnpBm-dGFBekE0S1JmLWs
"The long journey from Rivendell had brought them far south of their own land, but not until now in this more sheltered region had the hobbits felt the change of clime. Here Spring was already busy about them: fronds pierced moss and mould, larches were green-fingered, small flowers opening in the turf, birds were singing. Ithilien, the garden of Gondor now desolate kept still a dishevelled dryad loveliness."
There is a vital aspect of gaming in Middle-earth that is often overlooked: Middle-earth itself. The terrain upon our playing surfaces can change the course of a battle dramatically, and those with the ability to best utilise it are at a distinct advantage.
Join Jeremy and Kylie as they discuss the rules of terrain, the ways in which it can affect your games, and how to set up a board to make it come alive.
We opened the floor to questions from our listeners, and the result is an hour long tour de force of off-topic tangents and rambling, incoherent nonsense. You're going to love it.
Join Matt and Kylie as they give their thoughts on basically everything, including a lot of stuff that no one asked for. Enjoy!
"Who now has the strength to stand against the armies of Isengard and Mordor? To stand against the might of Sauron and Saruman and the union of the two towers? Together, my Lord Sauron, we shall rule this Middle-Earth. The old world will burn in the fires of industry. The forests will fall. A new order will rise. We will drive the machinery of war with the sword and the spear and the iron fist of the Orc."
We know what you're all wondering... What is the Green Dragon's take on the new Army Bonuses, released for the Throne of Skulls tournament in the UK? Well Jeremy is here to discuss his thoughts on each list and bonus.
Which list has benefited the most? Which bonus was the most disappointing? Will Matt and Jeremy actually agree on something!? All that and more in this episode!
The Green Dragon crew have been back in the studio after Jeremy's holiday, and incredibly we've managed to get a second episode ready within a week. Amazing!
Join Matt and Kylie as they discuss all the tips and tricks for competing in tournaments, from soft scores to army cores! All's fair in love and war... games. Yeah.
Also, there was a game going on in the background while we were recording this episode and another couple to come. What do you think, do the muffled exclamations and clattering of dice add to the ambience, or should we stick with reverent silence while we record? Let us know!
Part 2 of the Listener List episode.
0:02:05 Angmar 800 points 0:12:15 Khand 750 points 0:18:27 Goblintown 300 points 0:25:32 Azog’s Legion 700 points 0:39:19 Moria and Angmar 550 points 0:44:57 Isengard 500 points 0:54:52 Mordor 600 points 1:00:49 Morgul Knights 550 points 1:06:30 Harad 600 points 1:15:01 Fellbeasts 700 points
A PDF of the lists can be found here: https://drive.google.com/open?id=0Bz2nymfnpBm-VW16Uk9wZ2thM0k
Lots of Good lists requested by the listeners!
0:02:42 Eregion 600 points 0:13:54 Rivendell 700 points 0:20:31 Iron Hills 300, 500 and 750 points 0:28:28 Laketown and Erebor 600 and 350 points 0:38:03 Galadhrim 700 points 0:43:43 Gondor and Lothlorien 600 points 0:48:30 Rohan 750 points 0:55:43 Grey Company 600 and 650 points 1:03:49 Three Hunters and Galadhrim 750 points 1:08:11 Gondor 300, 500 and 750 points 1:17:31 Legolas and Gimli 4th Age 700 points x2 1:26:55 4th Age Ithilien 800 points
Jeremy talks about Warhammer Community, rules misinterpretations, non Games Workshop miniatures and 300 point games.
In this first episode of Build Me an Army, the crew builds lists based around one of the more interesting orc models, the Morgul Stalker.
Gil-galad was an Elven-king Of him the harpers sadly sing the last whose realm was fair and free between the Mountains and the Sea
A brand new Know Thine Enemy today, and it's one of the strongest heroes in the game, the High King of the Noldor Ereinion Gil-galad.
Join Matt, Jeremy, Kylie and David as we discuss his strengths and weaknesses, deliberate on the importance of Fight value and finish with a musical piece de resistance!
A remastered version of the first mathematics segment first released in episode 17 Orcs. Hopefully the volume is in line with other audio recordings.
"It is undoubtedly a trap."
After a seven, you read that right, seven month hiatus, Scenario Spotlight finally returns!
Join Matt and Jeremy as they look at the scenario Capture of the Grey Wizard, a fun little sojourn into Dol Guldur that ends about as well as you would expect. Enjoy!
So finally we come to it... The final There and Back Again initial thoughts episode of our time...
Join Jeremy and Matt as they delve into lists both new and updated, discuss what the bonus army special rules add to the game, and mull over the logistical nightmare of providing Hunter Orcs with Morgul arrows and Laketown with wine. Yes, really. Stop looking at me like that. Enjoy!
Dave and Jeremy talk appendices and campaign in the penultimate part of our There and Back Again coverage!
Part two of our ongoing There and Back Again coverage! In this episode, Jeremy and Kylie cover scenarios 17-24 with their accompanying units.
Join Jeremy and Kylie for the first installment our first impressions of There and Back Again!
"Shadowfax tossed his head and cried aloud, as if a trumpet had summoned him to battle. Then he sprang forward. Fire flew from his feet; night rushed over him. As he fell slowly into sleep, Pippin had a strange feeling: he and Gandalf were still as stone, seated upon the statue of a running horse, while the world rolled away beneath his feet with a great noise of wind."
The Green Dragon crew are back in the swing of things, and this week we're discussing all things cavalry, from the unmatched riding prowess of the Rohirrim to the ferocity of the Warg Riders.
So join Matt, David, Kylie and Jeremy as we talk mobility, knock-down and what not to do when you have bigger bases and faster movement at your disposal.
The Green Dragon team are back in action!
Join Matt, David, Kylie and Jeremy for a catch up on what we've all been up to, a new challenge for Matt and Kylie and some questions from our listeners about the new rules and models!
Just starting out? Danny, David, Huw, Jeremy and Kylie have all the information you need. Join us for the long awaited beginner's episode.
Jeremy explores the probabilities of shooting. The spreadsheet is available here: https://drive.google.com/open?id=0Bz2nymfnpBm-ZUZqSEJ4TldObFE
Jeremy and Nick talk about their experiences with themed lists in the Lord of the Rings and Hobbit Strategy Battle Game.
Vengeance of the the Nazgul from the Mordor Sourcebook (2007). Spoilers on how to beat this scenario are found from 32:36 to 38:45. Be warned!
"Arvedui you shall call him, for he will be the last in Arthedain. Though a choice will come to the Dúnedain, and if they take the one that seems less hopeful, then your son will change his name and become king of a great realm. If not, then much sorrow and many lives of men shall pass, until the Dúnedain arise and are united again."
After a brief hiatus the Green Dragon is back, and doing what we do best: Awesome scenarios! In this episode of Scenario Spotlight we take a look at To Kill a King from the Ruin of Arnor book, in which ghastly apparitions make an attempt on the life of the last king of Arnor, Arvedui.
So join Matt, Jeremy and special guest Boro - I mean, Nick, as they talk spooky spectres, stalwart soldiers and the smooth and soulful songs of the one and only Barry-Wight.
(We'd also like to thank everyone for their patience, it's been a very busy time for us but we'll be trying to get back to regular episodes!)
"Hold your ground, hold your ground! Sons of Gondor, of Rohan, my brothers! I see in your eyes the same fear that would take the heart of me. A day may come when the courage of men fails, when we forsake our friends and break all bonds of fellowship, but it is not this day. An hour of wolves and shattered shields, when the age of men comes crashing down! But it is not this day! This day we fight! By all that you hold dear on this good Earth, I bid you stand, Men of the West!"
In this episode the Green Dragon crew review one of the six scenarios featured in the current Sourcebook range, and thus a regular at tournaments, Hold Ground!
So join Matt, Kylie and Tiernan as they discuss the pitfalls of the Reinforcements rule, suggest army composition alternatives and boast of their superior tactical nous! (Disclaimer: may not contain actual tactical nous).
"If anyone was to ask for my opinion, which I note they're not, I'd say we were taking the long way round. Gandalf, we could pass through the Mines of Moria. My cousin, Balin, would give us a royal welcome." "No Gimli, I would not take the road through Moria unless I had no other choice."
Well, this is a tad embarrassing...
Here's a Moria Mustering an Army, which you are allowed to enjoy provided there are absolutely no follow up questions about who forgot which armies had already been mustered.
So join Matt, Kylie and Tiernan as they talk about hordes, swarms and drums, drums in the deep...
(Thank you Andy for the thumbnail!)
"We cannot get out. We cannot get out. They have taken the bridge and Second Hall. The pool is up to the wall at West-gate. The Watcher in the Water took Óin--we cannot get out. The end comes soon. We hear drums, drums in the deep."
This week we have a classic scenario from the Fellowship's journey, one which brought to us the ubiquitous phrases "Fool of a Took!" and "They have a Cave Troll". There's nothing better than repeating these phrases ad nauseam to the delight of your friends and foes while playing this gem!
So join Jeremy, Kylie and Matt as they discover the Chamber of Mazarbul, fight off wave after wave of Goblins and escape from bottomless wells, all while the drums sound in the deep...
"Come not between the Nazgul and his prey! Or he will not slay thee in thy turn. He will bear thee away to the houses of lamentation, beyond all darkness, where thy flesh will be devoured, and thy shrivelled mind be left naked to the Lidless Eye."
Black Riders, RIngwraiths, Nazgul, call them what you will, they are deadly all the same. This week the Green Dragon crew are delving into the rules for Sauron's greatest servants, starting with general Ringwraith rules and then continuing on to each specific named profile.
So join Kylie, Jeremy and Matt as they talk all things evil on this special extra-long episode of Know Thine Enemy.
(You can find our episode on The Witch-King here: https://soundcloud.com/the-green-dragon-podcasts/know-thine-enemy-ep-3-witch-king )
"Then he was filled with a red wrath and shouted aloud, and displaying his standard, black serpent upon scarlet, he came against the white horse and the green with great press of men; and the drawing of the scimitars of the Southrons was like a glitter of stars."
It's been far too long since our last Scenario Spotlight, so we're back with an absolutely cracking scenario from the Gondor in Flames Sourcebook: Against the Southron Horde!
Join Matt, Jeremy and Kylie as they pit the pride of Gondor against a wall of Haradrim, discuss how to tell a well-considered scenario at a glance, and give a glowing barrels-related review!
"Hey dol! merry dol! ring a dong dillo! Ring a dong! hop along! fal lal the willow! Tom Bom, jolly Tom, Tom Bombadillo!"
This week on the Green Dragon we follow up on a controversial topic amongst our hosts, with the nature of Tom Bombadil the subject of discussion. What is Tom? Is there any way to find out? Does it even matter? All these questions may or may not be answered!
So join Kylie, Jeremy and David as they examine the enigma that is Tom Bombadil, ponder how drunk Matt is while away on research detail, and maybe even give some tips on how you might add Tom to your army. Hey! Come merry dol! derry dol! My darling!
"Your grandfather Thrór was killed, you remember, in the mines of Moria by Azog the Goblin." "Curse his name, yes..."
This week we have a lost episode from the annals of Green Dragon history. Some say a clumsy messenger dropped the file on his way to the Prancing Pony, while others suspect a raiding Orc party snatched it while it was still uploading. Some poor, intoxicated fools claim it wasn't even recorded until last week! Perhaps we'll never know the truth... But regardless, it has been found!
So join Kylie, Jeremy and David, as they discuss the true final army in our Muster series, Azog's Hunters!
"The board is set, the pieces are moving. We come to it at last... The great battle of our time."
Welcome ladies and gentlemen to the final episode of Mustering an Army Season 1! As a group we have covered every list currently available in the game, shared our thoughts and come up with some great (and not so great) ideas. We'd like to thank everyone who has provided feedback, given their own thoughts and even just tolerated our ramblings for the few gems Kylie occasionally provides! We have been brainstorming how to proceed in the future but fear not, we will continue to dissect and discuss army lists.
So for now join Jeremy, David and Kylie as they turn their attention to the few remaining lists (including The Fellowship, Thorin's Company, The White Council and Smaug), discuss which points levels they would be most effective at, and muse on how the Green Dragon crew might attempt to run them. Enjoy!
"Many of those trees were my friends, creatures I had known from nut and acorn; many had voices of their own that are lost for ever now. And there are wastes of stump and bramble where once there were singing groves. I have been idle. I have let things slip. It must stop!"
The Green Dragon crew is close to wrapping up the Mustering an Army series, so we've picked out some smaller Forest-themed lists, decided upon even more arbitrary points values than usual and mashed them together to create another episode for our loyal musterers!
So join Kylie, David and Jeremy as they explore the dark wilds that are the forests of Middle-earth...
"Emissaries they were from the Lords of the West, the Valar, who still took counsel for the governance of Middle-earth, and when the shadow of Sauron began first to stir again took this means of resisting him. For with the consent of Eru they sent members of their own high order, but clad in the bodies of Men, real and not feigned, but subject to the fears and pains and weariness of earth, able to hunger and thirst and be slain; though because of their noble spirits they did not die, and aged only by the cares of labours of many long years."
It's that time again, your monthly extended episode of the Green Dragon! This time around we have our usual Month in Middle-earth, discussing our exploits at Ark 2016; A Shadow of the Past looking at Shadow and Flame, one of the earliest sourcebooks; a Lore segment about the Istari, or wizards, sent to Middle-earth by the Valar to combat Sauron; and finish up with an extra un-hasty Entmoot! (We have also added a "Player Shoutout" section before the Entmoot, depending on the response this may continue each week so if you are looking for fellow gamers in your area, let us know!)
So join Jeremy, Kylie, David and Matt for an episode filled with shadows, flames, laughs and Radagast! (Me?)
Intro (00:00) Month in Middle Earth (01:50) A Shadow of the Past (47:15) Lore: Istari (1:27:40) Entmoot/Player Shoutout (1:54:20)
“For the valour of the Edain the Elves shall ever remember as the ages lengthen, marvelling that they gave life so freely of which they had on earth so little.”
Another Mustering an Army this week, and a favourite amongst the Green Dragon crew no less! Join Jeremy, Kylie and David as they discuss the noble men of Numenor.
It's your lucky day if you like your armies mustered, because for the second consecutive week we have a Mustering an Army!
Join Jeremy, David and Kylie as they delve into the possibilities available to both Lake-town and Dale at 400pts, with some well thought out lists, not so well thought out lists, and downright cheating thrown in for good measure!
"In all the days of the Third Age, after the fall of Gil-galad, Master Elrond abode in Imladris, and he gathered there many Elves, and other folk of wisdom and power from among all the kindreds of Middle-earth, and he preserved through many lives of Men the memory of all that had been fair; and the house of Elrond was a refuge for the weary and the oppressed, and a treasury of good council and wise lore."
The Green Dragon is back again with a new Mustering an Army! This week we will be covering Rivendell, with armies drawn from both the Eregion and Rivendell list, as well as Elrond's Household. So join Jeremy, Kylie and David as they discuss the ins and outs of the High Elves.
“Where did you go to, if I may ask?' said Thorin to Gandalf as they rode along. To look ahead,' said he. And what brought you back in the nick of time?' Looking behind,' said he.”
The Green Dragon Podcast is looking ahead and behind this week, with the regular 'Month in Middle Earth' segment followed by the new 'What Lies Ahead', where we discuss our plans for the summer holidays.Then, we delve into the past with a look at Legions of Middle Earth, a somewhat controversial entry to the LOTR SBG book collection. Finally, we finish with an Entmoot of queries gathered from our followers at the time of recording, including quite possibly the best question we have ever been asked.
So ride along with Jeremy, David and Matt and be sure to keep your wits about you, for you never know where trolls may be lurking...
Intro (00:00) Month in Middle Earth (03:05) What Lies Ahead (53:27) A Shadow of the Past (1:06:16) Entmoot(2:11:46)
"Thrór, King under the Mountain and mightiest of the Dwarf-lords. Thrór ruled with utter surety, never doubting his house would endure, for his line lay secure in the lives of his son and grandson."
This week the Green Dragon delves into the Army of Thror list, with some of the toughest heroes in the game as well as everyone's (read: Jeremy's) favourite troop type, Grimhammers!
So join Matt, Kylie and Jeremy as they discuss Grimhammer tactics, reminisce about Dwalin and throw the regular voting system out the window! Du Bekar!!!
"In a great hall with pillars hewn out of the living stone sat the Elvenking on a chair of carven wood. On his head was a crown of berries and red leaves, for the autumn was come again. In the spring he wore a crown of woodland flowers. In his hand he held a carven staff of oak."
Mustering an Army is back, and this week we're taking on the Mirkwood stronghold of Thranduil, son of Oropher, King of the Woodland Realm. Join Matt, Jeremy and Kylie as they take on 750pts of Thranduil's Hall, with talking points including Thranduil's yoga moves, 1pt spears on heroes and the power of the ultimate piece of wargear: the glaive! THE GLAIVE!!
'The Spider lay dead beside him, and his sword-blade was stained black. Somehow, the killing of the giant spider, all alone by himself in the dark without the help of the wizard or the dwarves or anyone else, made a great difference to Mr Baggins.' -Flies and Spiders
Jeremy and Nick review the Flies and Spiders scenarios from The Desolation Of Smaug sourcebook.
The results of the Eomer Competition are in! Jeremy, Matt and Kylie review each entry and announce a winner.
0:00:00 Month In Middle Earth 0:08:43 Return to Edoras by Mahdy Taha 0:25:24 Ride to Helm’s Deep by Jesse Heis 0:40:04 Retreat from the Fords of Isen by Quinn Duggan 0:50:56 Eomer’s Proposal by Kelsey Thompson 1:04:00 Wrath of Wood by Kalle and Onni 1:21:16 Whispers of Treason by Andrew Colman 1:29:36 The Glittering Caves by Dylan O’Connell 1:48:56 The Wolves are Hungry by Sabastiaan Raats 2:07:16 The Banishment of Eomer by Henry Kerr 2:14:48 To Free a King by Stephen Crowe 2:31:53 Results
We shall have peace... We shall have peace, when you answer for the burning of the Westfold, and the children that lie dead there!
Jeremy's review of Scouring of the Westfold: Scenario 3 from the Two Towers Journeybook.
"I think that I now understand what he is up to. He is plotting to become a Power. He has a mind of metal and wheels; and he does not care for growing things, except as far as they serve him for the moment. And now it is clear that he is a black traitor. He has taken up with foul folk, with the Orcs."
Welcome again to another episode of the Green Dragon! This week we have everyone's favourite wizard (well... at least top 3), leader of the Istari and head of the White Council, Saruman!
So join Matt, David and Kylie as they find out what makes the White Wizard such a dominant force in the game, and laugh along as we realise none of us know how to pronounce English, Elvish or any other language!
This week we have a special episode detailing the Month Muster event happening over the course of October (Orc-tober?) in Australia. We encourage everyone to join in the fun and post plenty of pictures!
Join Jeremy, Matt and Kylie as they discuss the event and get the ideas flowing in a Month Muster brainstorming session!
Ride now, ride now! Ride for ruin… and the world’s ending! Death! Death! Forth Eorlingas!
David, Jeremy and Matt are back to talk about Helm Hammerhand and a few other topics.
0:00:00 Intro 0:01:32 Month in Middle Earth 0:09:48 Lore: Rohan 0:43:51 4ground Buildings 0:56:41 Fellowship of the Ring Journeybook 1:34:33 Basing 2:02:55 Entmoot 2:17:52 Quick Thoughts: Where to game
As the threat of Sauron grows ever greater, Gondor calls upon every man of fighting age. The southern fiefdoms are home to such renowned names as Forlong the Fat, Angbor the Fearless and of course the Swan Prince, Imrahil of Dol Amroth; each of them prepares for the greatest battle of their time before the walls of Minas Tirith...
Join Matt, Kylie and David as they prepare to defend their homeland at the culmination of the War of the Ring. For Dol Amroth! FOR GONDOR!!
The Fellowship is Breaking!
Join the Green Dragon crew as they try to escape the Uruk Hai scout force that has been sent to capture the Halflings (strangely, Matt is absent from this episode.)
"I was there, Gandalf. I was there three thousand years ago. I was there the day the strength of Men failed."
But the strength of the Green Dragon will not fail! Join Matt, Kylie and Tiernan as they discuss the greatest Elf-lord of the Third Age, Elrond Half-elven, Master of Rivendell.
David and Jeremy talk all about their favourite evil minion- the Orcs!
0:00:00 Introduction 0:14:48 Month in Middle Earth 0:30:40 Lore: Orcs 0:58:44 Certainty of Death, Small Chance of Success 1:25:36 Shadow in the Past: FotR Rulebook 2:04:38 50,000 Orks 2:16:56 Making Middle Earth: Jacek's Ideas 2:38:21 Entmoot 2:48:41 Quick Thoughts
"She jabs them with her stinger and they go as limp as a boned fish. Then she has her way with them. That's how she likes to feed - fresh blood."
August is the 8th month of the year... Spiders have 8 legs... Coincidence? Not for the Green Dragon! So join Matt, Kylie and Tiernan as they do their best to stave off arachnophobia and dissect the spawn of Ungoliant, Shelob.
Jeremy describes the Barrels Out of Bond (Part I & II) from the Desolation of Smaug sourcebook.
Well everyone, I hope you've got a taste for man-flesh because the Green Dragon has you covered! This week we're mustering up our Isengard forces and there are some crazy ideas thrown around the table, including but not limited to: Blowing up your own leader, using a single wild man as the anvil of your army and giving up battle-gaming for a simple life as a shepherd.
So join Matt, Kylie, Tiernan and Jeremy as they build some armies that may or may not be worthy of Mordor!
“Mutton yesterday, mutton today, and blimey, if it don’t look like mutton again tomorrer..."
Tom, Bert and Will are the Hill-trolls encountered by Thorin's company between Bree and Rivendell, who terrorise their ponies before Gandalf leaves them stone-faced. Join Matt, Kylie and David as they chew the (mutton) fat, and determine the best way to cook dwarves.
The first large format monthly episode is here! Join Danny and Jeremy in a variety of topics including: 0:00:00 Intro 0:03:28 Month in Middle Earth 0:24:16 Competition 0:30:40 The Australian Masters 1:12:24 Fall of the Necromancer 1:35:12 Concerning Balance 1:56:47 Conversions 2:21:37 The Entmoot 2:33:44 Quick Thoughts
Please send your competition entries to: thegreendragonpodcasts@gmail.com
"No tomb for Denethor and Faramir. No long, slow sleep of death embalmed. We shall burn, like the heathen kings of old. Bring wood and oil."
Join Matt, Kylie and David as they explain the role both thematically and in-game of Denethor II, son of Ecthelion II, last of the ruling stewards of Gondor. Then listen on, as Matt and Kylie return with Jeremy for a bonus Know Thine Scenario, The Pyre of Denethor!
It's been a while since we've had an episode of Mustering an Army, so we've got for you the most famous of them all, the Muster of Rohan!
Join Matt, David and Kylie as they discuss the ins and outs of the horselords, and who they'd send if the beacons were lit.
We're back!
After an extended break, the Green Dragon team has heard your feedback and sallied forth once more to record some new podcast material.
So join Matt, David and Kylie as they discuss the richest man in Middle-earth, The Golden King of Abrakhan.
Jeremy talks about the future (if there is any) of the Green Dragon. You can contact the us at thegreendragonpodcasts@gmail.com
Once again, Jeremy and Kylie answer as many listener questions as they can. Keep them coming!
Charles, David and Jeremy talk about all things Beorn. Includes Know Thine Lore Beorn and Scenario Spotlight Alone in the Woods.
Strike down their leader! Charles and Jeremy play through the Assault on Ravenhill scenario from the Battle of Five Armies.
Fun and Games at the Clash of the Titans tournament! With Jeremy, Liam, Matt, Michael, Mitch, Sam and Sean.
Four tiny goblintown lists by Jeremy and Travis. The lists are posted on our facebook page. Please let us know which list is your favourite in the comments.
Sometimes terrible things happen, and picking up the pieces is as hard as the loss itself.
Join Jeremy, Travis, Danny and special guest Mason as they explore the journey from darkness to light. Then listen on, as they talk more about darkness and light with a discussion of the Non-Metallic Metal (NMM) painting technique.
The hobbits of the Shire are setting a trap to get rid of the ruffians. Join David, Jeremy and Travis as they tell the story of the Battle of Bywater.
David hosts two painting combatants, Jeremy and Travis, as they describe why they have been so busy painting in 2015.
Jeremy and Travis create 150 point Shire patrols for the Lord of the Rings/Hobbit Strategy Battle Game. Please go to the Green Dragon facebook page to vote for your favourite list.
Join Jeremy and Travis for a discussion on courage if you dare! Keep it secret, keep it safe.
Jeremy's corrected list from the Arnor muster: Arathorn, 12 Rangers of the North (6 spears); 5 Dundain (3 Spears); Captain of Arnor (shield), 12 Warriors of Arnor (1 banner); Captain of Arnor (bow), 8 Rangers of Arnor (5 spear)
Green Dragon Episode 6!
Join Matt, Josh, David and Danny as they discuss all things community-based, from social media to tournaments and gaming clubs.
Let us know in the comments how you interact with your community/area/gaming group!
500 point Eastern Kingdoms forces by Jeremy, Matt, Tiernan and Travis. Check the Green Dragon facebook page for the lists.
Join Danny, Teirnan and Travis as they delve into the great mystery of the game that is Might Will and Fate.
Danny, Jeremy, Mason and Travis discuss how they wrote the custom scenario- Escape from Dol Guldur. Go to the Green Dragon facebook check to download the scenario.
How do you find time for your hobby? What is the process from starting an army to finishing it? Charles, David, Jeremy, Matt and Travis discuss.
Arnor is under attack! Join Jeremy, Josh and Matt as they raise an army to defend it. Three 600 point lists inside. Unfortunately, the army list the was created by Jeremy is illegal. Sorry about that.
Matt, Tiernan and Travis are back with some special strikes. Keep it secret, keep it safe.
This looks interesting- apparantly we got a new supplement. Jeremy, Matt and Travis investigate.
It's finally here! The Know Thine Enemy that everyone has been asking for. Join Jeremy on this world wide exclusive release!
A special "Limited Edition" recording. David, Jeremy and Travis explore the dark with Wizards! Part 6 of 5- why not?
David, Jeremy and Travis are back for the final Escape from Goblin Town scenario- The Wizard and the Burglar. Do they like it? Part 5 of 5.
Will Thorin, Dwalin and Balin hold the crossing against a horde of goblins lead by the foul Goblin King? Danny, Jeremy and Travis will find out! Part 4 of 5.
The Goblin Scribe and his minions have attacked Dori, Nori and Ori! Will they survive? With Jeremy, Tiernan and Travis. Part 3 of 5.
Our Goblin Town adventure continues. Jeremy, Matt and Travis take on the role of Bifur, Bofur and Bombur as we recover baggage from the despicable Grinnah. Part 2 of 5.
Playing the starter scenarios from Escape from Goblin Town using the full rules. Part 1 of 5.
Everything you ever wanted to know about the Goblin King in the Hobbit Strategy Battle Game by Games Workshop.
David, Matt and Travis design 750 point armies for Harad in the Lord of the Rings/Hobbit Strategy Battle Game.
Our experiences converting models for the Lord of the Rings/Hobbit strategy battle game by games workshop.
More than you ever wanted to know about Dwalin the Dwarf in the lord of the rings/hobbit strategy battle game.
The Green Dragon Podcast Segment: Mustering an Army Episode 5
Army List: Lothlorien and Mirkwood
Host: Matthew Co Hosts: Travis, David Guests: Caleb
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The Green Dragon Podcast Segment: Know Thine Enemy
Army List: Gandalf the Grey and Gandalf the White
Host: Travis Co Hosts: Tiernan, David, Matthew
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The Green Dragon Podcast Segment: Mustering an Army Episode 4
Army List: Mordor
Host: Travis Co Hosts: Matthew Guests: Thomas, Tim
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The Green Dragon Podcast Episode 3: The Three T's
Host: Travis Co-Hosts: Jeremy Guests: Thomas, Tim
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The Green Dragon Podcast Segment: Quick Thoughts Episode 2
Topic: Who's's Better? Merry or Pippin?
Referee: Travis Pippin: Tiernan Merry: David
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The Green Dragon Podcast Segment: Know Thine Enemy Episode 6
Character: Troll Chieftain
Host: Travis Co Hosts: Matthew, Tiernan
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The Green Dragon Podcast Segment: Know Thine Enemy Episode 5
Character: Gimli
Host: Travis Co Hosts: Matthew, Tiernan
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The Green Dragon Podcast Segment: Mustering an Army Episode 3
Army List: Durin's Folk
Host: Travis Co Hosts: Matthew, Tiernan
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The Green Dragon Podcast Segment: Know Thine Enemy Episode 4
Character: Vraskû
Host: Travis Co Hosts: Matthew, Tiernan
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The Green Dragon Podcasts Episode 2: How to do the Monster Mash.
Host: Travis Co-Hosts: Matt, Tiernan, David, Danny
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The Green Dragon Podcast Segment: Scenario Spotlight Episode 1
Scenario: Amon Sul (Fellowship Journey Book Version)
Host: Travis Co Hosts: Jeremy, Matt
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The Green Dragon Podcast Segment: Quick Thoughts Episode 1
Topic: Are bows worth it?
Referee: Travis Affirmative: Matt Negative: David
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The Green Dragon Podcasts Segment: Mustering an Army Episode 2
Army List: Minas Tirith
Host: Travis Co Hosts: Matthew, Tiernan
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The Green Dragon Podcast Segment: Know Thine Enemy Episode 3
Character: The Witch-King of Angmar
Host: Travis Co Hosts: Matthew, Tiernan
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The Green Dragon Podcasts Segment: Know Thine Enemy Episode 2
Character: Erkenbrand
Host: Travis Co Hosts: Matthew, Tiernan
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The Green Dragon Podcasts Episode 1: What's a Scenario?
Host: Travis Co-Hosts: Matt, Tiernan, Jeremy
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The Green Dragon Podcasts Segment: Mustering an Army Episode 1
Army List: Angmar
Host: Travis Co Hosts: Matthew, Tiernan
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The Green Dragon Podcasts Segment: Know Thine Enemy Episode 1
Character: Aragorn
Host: Travis Co Hosts: Matthew, Tiernan
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The Green Dragon Podcasts 'The Pilot'
Host: Travis Co Hosts: Matthew, Tiernan Special Guest: Josh
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