Warp Chatter: Recent Episodes
DannyRider
Podcast dedicated to Horus Heresy: Legions Card Game as well as all things Warhammer 40k and 30k. Hosted by SkuffD.
This is an episode EverGuild needs to pay attention to. We are ready to talk all about the Mentor / Recruit feature in the Horus Heresy: Legions game with MasterWalks and Arnadi. We have opinions, observations and experiences to share from both perspectives using the feature designed to help new players get a leg up in the game.
Fresh off our experience with the WarpForge game demo, we've got some hot takes and hopeful pondering to pour out. Lucarionape and SkitzoMole join us this week to discuss major takeaways from what the taste of game play offered by EverGuild might mean.
We join hands with Kashuro, Rosa and Cayuelaandres of Team Spain this week to discuss the end of the Group Stage in the World Cup and the experiences that they had through the tournament series. Meet Team Spain and hear how they did, what they liked about the tournament series and how they find enjoyment in Horus Heresy: Legions.
One of the key concepts of most card games is Hand Advantage, and to that end this week we discuss the variety of cards that draw additional cards into your hand. Some do it better than others and which you use may depend on your game plan. Duwang joins us this week to draw it like it's hot and talk tutors and cantrips.
The September Balance Patch is the topic of discussion this week and Arguss from the reddit community joins us to discuss the highs and lows of the changes. Will be finally read the Book of Lorgar? Will anything slow titans? Do you prefer your bear jokes with ketchup or muster?
Alert Only Eggheads! It's time to talk about a variety of cards that form the game's collection of A.O.E. (Area of Effect) card pool. Diony joins us this week to talk about the Tactics, Troops and Warlords that have ways to deal with multiple targets at once. Which are our favorite? What are some ways to capitalize on the style and what are methods to respond or minimize the impact of A.O.E. on you?
This week we talk with artur_claro and Phototoxin from the Team Ireland/Portugal about their World Cup experience so far. We also talk about cards that provide healing in the game. What tiers exist for healing and when is it a good idea to consider one card over another? When does offense matter more over healing?
Bryagh from team Finland/Serbia joins us this week to discuss the progress in the World Cup and how Group A is shaping up. We discuss necrons and other things of the past and talk about some important tips for playing events.
Two thirds of Team USA represent on this episode when Virgil of the XIII joins as a guest to discuss the World Cup. We take a look at the current results of the Group Stage, see which teams are looking to advance and discuss the experience of the format so far.
Finally getting the August balance patch, blindjonn from the reddit joins us to discuss.
Mr. Everguild emerges from out of the warp to answer some burning community questions in this episode. Definitely Not Your Physics Teacher joins the Question and Answer discussion as well in this episode. Will your questions be answered? Tune in and find out!
After a year and a half it is time to circle back to this topic with an episode that is ESSENTIAL for players newer to the game. Uhhitsjon and MachavellianMethod join us from the Reddit community to discuss tips, tricks and methods that players should use and keep in mind when looking to build a collection. Where do you start? How can you make the most from your hard earned gold? What pitfalls should you avoid? We break it down here!
The World Cup Tournament Series kicks off this week, and we've got all sorts of discussion to have about it and the teams that are playing. Kicking off with a Finalist Prediction Contest worth 1000 Gold for the Top 3 participants, plus some friendly betting with Terse and LCFR who join us this week to give their takes on the teams. Whether you are grabbing a goose by the neck, running with the Hungarian dogs or having a walkabout with koalas, we are going international this week!
The last wave of cards for the TitanDeath expansion has arrived and helping us take a look at the cards this week and offering their thoughts are Tryhard_3 and S.Striker from the Reddit community. How do these new cards and missions stack up?
The Faction Spotlight Series reaches a the final leg of the journey as we discuss Chaos with Karmatose while running our first LIVE episode on Twitch! We answer some questions from viewers, and execute Axel for not walking this way.
The third wave of the Titan Death expansion has added some new goodness to some beloved (and bemoaned) factions. Joining us this week to review and discuss these cards, new missions and offer their thoughts are Constatin Valdor and neo-politan.
PleasantKenobi joins us this week for discussion on the most recent balance patch and broader impacts on the game state. We try to dodge some scrapcode and discuss the Mechanicum neutral cards for the Faction Spotlight Series, and SkuffD has flashbacks of card games from Days of Future Past (Past).
This week we have Gmat and Pellucid joining us to discuss first impressions of the Traitor Legios as well as the June mid-month balance patch that saw vehicles running for cover from the incoming ordnance. What are the hot takes? How does Awaken feel? How do you pronounce these cards? Tune in and find out.
The Faction Spotlight Series finally makes its way to the neutral card pool and we look at the Imperial Army with thhutch. With the neutral pool being so massive it's hard to decide what our favorite cards and warlords are for the faction, but try must! Will we high roll Ornatov's Barge?
SKULLS 2022 is a wrap and this week we digest all the goodies the week offered us beginning with the TitanDeath expansion and the Loyalist Titans release. Joining us this week to discuss Titans, WarpForge and the future of the game is Dago Wolfrider. We've got hot takes with big stakes in this episode!
World Cup sign-ups are underway and Tournament Organizer, Terse joins us this week to discuss the upcoming tournament, qualifiers and general approach to one of the biggest tournament series in Horus Heresy: Legions. How big will it be this year? Will your country be represented? Will there be a French Canadian team? All those answers and more in this episode!
Seals and secrecy and spies, OH MY! The Faction Spotlight Series takes a look at the Agents of the Sigillite faction this week with MasterWalks. We've got hot takes on why this faction is fine and what they do for the game as well as some announcements to make.
The Faction Spotlight Series continues with a deep look at the Sisters of Silence. NumberJuanJP101 and ShayGoofin join us this week to discuss the faction that puts the kibash on psykers and troop decks. Wade through the miasma of Slaanesh with us this week, because it's the price we gotta pay, and all the games we gotta play make it hard for these sisters to lose.
Talking precursor information for the World Cup and the May 2022 balance patch this week with NumberJuanJP1. Did the Raven Guard get a buff? Will this month be different than last? Is Sigismund just a buff Patrick Stewart? All this and more off the rails madness!
The Faction Spotlight Series continues on this week with the focus on the Legio Custodes. Joining us to discuss the eternal guardians of The Emperor and the the hang-ups of the gold-plated warriors is Constatin Valdor himself! We discuss the important things to keep in mind when playing the faction as well as give our thoughts on the cardpool.
The Faction Spotlight Series this week takes a look at the Demons of the Ruinstorm faction and its fall from grace. We dip our claws in some butter sauce while Automatic Jack joins us to discuss the pros and cons of playing with demons.
Love them. Hate them. Love to hate them...the Knight Households exist and have been defending the gates of Ladder play since release. The Faction Spotlight Series looks at Knight Households this week with guests Pirate Lahie and doles7 joining for the discussion on the craziness and issues with this card pool.
We circle back around to take a look at all the April updates, including the new campaign and the Space Wolves balance patch. Tryhard_3 from the Reddit community joins us this week to help discuss the changes. SkuffD has Vegas flashbacks and AxelManning checks out a DVD from the restricted section.
Duce Korhil and Ignatus Railslayer guest this episode to help us continue the Faction Spotlight Series this week with a review of the Defenders of Caliban. Spoiler: They're Duplicitous!
N7 Commander needs out supplies and joins us to discuss the Orphans of War in the ongoing Faction Spotlight Series. How do these ragtag bands of misfits, outlaws, survivors and outcasts work and stack up in today's game state? What makes them annoying? What happened to Captain Atticus? Tune in and find out.
Just days after the Four Year Anniversary updates, Syndicalopithecus joins us to discuss how the new features added to the game have been received. Drink deep the Boost Juice with us as we chat about Prestige, Premiums, Mentors and more!
The Faction Spotlight Series completes its look at the astartes legions with the XX legion, Alpha Legion. Joining us this week are Shaygoofin and Masterwalks to talk all things secret. We check for traps while discussing this sometimes controversial faction. PLUS! Another Warp Chatter Rockin' World Debut!
Almost live from Warhammer World, Mr. Everguild sits down with SkuffD for a warpfire-side chat to give us all the details on the upcoming new features that are being added to the game March 17th, 2022. Gather up the neophytes and veteran players alike to learn more about Prestige, The Mentor System and Premium Cards in this episode!
Ca-Caw! Meta slaves rejoice as Mr. Midnight joins us to discuss the Raven Guard in our Faction Spotlight Series. How do we feel about the Sentenced mechanic, the combo potential of the faction and being edgy edge lords? Find out for whom the bell tolls in this episode!
Dorn's Stache and IronDuke guest in this episode for the Faction Spotlight on the Salamanders legion. How have the sons of Vulkan aged over time, what are their strengths and weaknesses and why aren't more folks playing Cassian?
The Faction Spotlight Series continues with a look at the XVII legion, the Word Bearers. Joining us this week to discuss the faction that prays together and slays together is Automatic Jack. Axel comes to terms with the dark truths of the Erebus' staff grip, and we pitch the Law & Order: Sevatar series.
We break down the February balance patch and offer our thoughts with guest Constatin Valdor this week, a player who is no stranger to the Legio Custodes. Also, some unavoidable rants on Games Workshop and an author whose name rhymes with Ken Founter.
Next up in the Faction Spotlight Series are the chosen of Horus himself, the Sons of Horus. Guests this week include Lucarionape and cairnsy3, and they help us tackle the template for all HH:L design. Lore discussion, favorite cards and the ferocity of penguins all included this week.
A new year brings us a new Question and Answers session with Mr. Everguild, the Community Manager. Answering questions submitted across the HH:L Community, he responds to inquiries on balance, specific warlords, what's up with event choices and what is still yet to come for the game.
The Faction Spotlight Series finally makes its way to Prospero to discuss the sins of Magnus and his Thousand Sons. Doles7 joins us in the chat to talk about the legion, how they've evolved in game and the wacky hijinks that can come with a faction that has a second energy pool. Don't let the flesh change take you!
The Faction Spotlight Series returns from the dark edges of the Eye of Terror studios to discuss the XIV Legion, the Death Guard! Joining us in this discussion are Syndicalopithecus and HighMarshalSigismund from the Reddit community. We get in a few rants and try to keep things on track to please Grandfather Nurgle, but can't help letting the rot in.
The first balance patch of 2022 has us sitting down to talk with TheFreezer700 from the Reddit community as well as NumberJuanJP101 about what the wide impact the changes to some staples and player favorite cards means for the game. Why does this patch have so many people excited? What could be on the future horizon of the game? Do Custodes go to Florida when they retire? Tune in and find out!
As was foretold, the time has come to look back on the year in Horus Heresy: Legions, and look to wonder what the future might still hold for the game. Joining us in this special year end recap are Pirate Lahaie and Dorn's Stache. We look back on the good, the bad and the juicy.
Looking at the Chaos miracle that is the recent patch for the Night Lords, we are joined this week by N7 Commander of The Emperor's Loins lodge and Swagnus the Rad from Lord Adornable lodge. What is the general consensus on this patch and how does it look with all the newly added Night Lords cards? Will the faction soar to new heights? Also, spreading a little holiday cheer with a Chaos carol!
Jormunrir from the Discord community guests on this episode to helps us unpack the second wave of Galaxy in Flames as well as the Iron Warriors patch that dropped last week. Is this the patch Iron Warriors fans have been waiting for? Which faction looks to have come out with the best cards? Is Kakophoni music to your ears? Load those siege abilities and hang onto your butts for this one.
The Faction Spotlight Series continues with this episode as we look at the Ultramarines with Tryhard_3 from the HHL Reddit Community. How do 30K Ultramarines differ from 40k, Practicals vs. Theoreticals and how the faction is holding up several months after their recent patch.
The first wave of the Galaxy in Flames expansion has landed and along with it have come some reworks to the White Scars and the new Streak mechanic. Joining us to discuss the recent White Scars buff as well as all the cards in this first wave, including the new missions, is Rubersmoon. Which cards come out strong and what still feels like it needs work? (Hint: It rhymes with Dubai)
A very special episode as we host the Developer Q&A with EverGuild's own Community Manager, Mr. EverGuild to talk about the burning questions the community has. Discussion on upcoming developments as well as some spoilers for the Galaxy in Flames expansion are included in this episode. This is one episode you won't want to miss a minute of!
The Faction Spotlight Series continues on as we take a look at the World Eaters. You love them, you hate them, you love to hate them. Phil Carey and Admiral Walrus join us on this episode as we discuss the dilemma facing this one sided faction, Doomrider and the perils of patty melts.
We discuss the November balance patch with J Thrills and DrConisco in this episode. How do these changes make the Emperor's Children feel and how does it rank up? Also, some discussion on things to com in the game as well as the joys forever DM's get from headstrong players.
The Legion Spotlight Series continues onward with this episode focusing on the X Legion, the Iron Hands. Silent King joins guests on this episode to discuss the folly of The Storm, the strength of The Hammer and why military strategies in the 31st millennium aren't so sound.
This week The_BB joins us to talk about finding the joy in playing Horus Heresy: Legions. How do you find fun in the game? Do you take Salt Breaks? Is there more than one way to play with yourself? Do you have any R-E-S-P-E-C-T for RNG? All these and more in the discussion this week. Sock it to me!
The Faction Spotlight Series continues as we look at the Blood Angels with Shovan,Verminking. Diving into lore on the faction, their tabletop presence over the years and of course the legion's journey through the Horus Heresy and into the card game. Can you explain 40K in one sentence?
NumberJuanJP101 returns this week to discuss the recent patch that saw major updates to the Ultramarines, Thousand Sons and various other clean-ups. Why are these good changes and were there any surprises or disappointments? Who has more juice now? Tune in and find out.
This week Tournament Organizer Terse and Team Captain NumberJuanJP101 join us to talk about the Lodge Wars V tournament that is underway. We get the details on the format, discuss some of the new things about the tournament and dive into some other events ongoing and upcoming in the community. If you miss this episode...you're just not good at the game.
The Faction Spotlight series makes its return to the podcast, looking at the VIII legion, the Night Lords. Joining us to discuss the troubled faction this week are Lucarionape and SevenCircles. Is there hope for Nighthaunter and his misbegotten legion, or should they all receive some punitive action?
We're back! Joining us in our returning episode are the World Cup Champions, Team Canada to discuss wrapping up World Cup, things to look forward to and the recent changes to the Salamanders and Sacrifice mechanic. Also, listen for details on how to participate in the Promo Code Giveaway contest for the podcast!
The Faction Spotlight Series returns to focus on the Imperial Fists this week. Joining us are the members of Team Germany, Mr. Midnight, bside and Constatin Valdor. Will the Eye of Terror Studios be able to contain the flowing beer and fisting action?
This episode we have a discussion about the recent July patch as well as some game and community updates. DKight joins us from the Facebook to drop a like on the discussion and offer his thoughts as well.
Vapix of Team Australia joins us as a guest once again to discuss updates on the World Cup as it progresses through the Group Stage of the series. What changes have been made to the series, which teams are poised to move into Top 8 and how are the picks we made holding up? We also talk about some info from the Lost Data Mines Phandelver, spicy lore spoilers and why Battle for The Abyss is a terrible book.
We emerge from the warp once more to discuss the new Chaos cards added from the recent raid event as well as first impressions of the new neutral cards added in the Terra expansion. ReksKolt from Team Asia joins us a guest in this episode to introduce himself and talk about World Cup updates as well.
The World Cup is underway and the members of Team USA join us on this episode for a wide range of discussion items. Gmat, NumberJuanJP101 and DraconicSlayer introduce themselves, talk about World Cup and offer thoughts on the monthly Meta Report. We also finally tackle the Double D sized problem dogging deck design with delightful discussion!
The Faction Spotlight Series continues on, this time looking at the VI Legion, the Space Wolves. Our guest, Lemun-Russ80, a player with over 11,000 games with Space Wolves logged (that's right!), joins us to discuss the Emperor's Executioner's, first thoughts on Agents of the Sigillite and all things wolf.
We continue the Faction Spotlight Series by looking at the V Legion, the White Scars. IronDuke joins us on his jetbike for the ride, and there's a slight detour to Nocturne while we consider what we like best about the White Scars and what tools they might use to get back on the open play scene fast.
We talk about first impressions of the new Sisters of Silence with guest, Vapix, as well as give an update on the World Cup teams. Qualifiers have all ended and the teams are decided. Who are our picks to go all the way? How are the teams different from last year? And how much does a 40k Army cost down under?
Pyrrhus of Epirus guests on this episode to talk about ranking the card traits/mechanics in tier list format from S to D. How do they all stack up and where should Bastion go? Plus we talk about tabletop players we'd rather not deal with and plan a trip to Vegas.
Chaos abounds in the Eye of Terror Studios when LCFR guests to talk about first impressions of the Imperial Fists release, the new event, bite-sized bits of lore and all the wonders (and hazards) of the Warp.
Karmatose returns to guest on this next episode in our Faction Spotlight Series which takes a look at the IV Legion, the Iron Warriors. Where does Siege rank in the list of game traits? What defines this legion the most? What are our favorite cards and combos and how does Forgebreaker compare to Horned Raiment? It's time for decimation...and contemplation!
This episode takes a look at the curious balance patch issued 4/9/21. Chrisofthemount joins as a guest to help us unpack our thoughts on the patch and discuss his entry into HH:L, the merits of Ork kitbashing and what drove him to Chaos.
Kazrim joins the podcast this episode to discuss the Timmy, Johnny, Spike Test. We go all over the board on this one, from Magic: The Gathering to Samus and Priestess Akshub, to getting triggered over prequel movies and enjoying anime. Is the Falkening a Timmy, Johnny or Spike playstyle? Tune in and find out.
For the full article mentioned in this episode, check out this link: https://magic.wizards.com/en/articles/archive/making-magic/timmy-johnny-and-spike-2013-12-03
Continuing the Faction Spotlight Series, we dive into looking at the III Legion, The Emperor's Children! Lucarionape and Pirate Lahie guest on this episode to discuss lore, play preference, faction strengths and flaws of The Emperor's Children. As one of the first four faction in the game, how have they aged and what is the draw to play them?
On a very special episode...Howlydoin returns to discuss the Dark Angels faction in The First of the Faction Spotlight Series. Lore bits, faction mechanics, favorite takeaways and rating wings and warlords all broken down and ranked up in this episode for your listening pleasure.
Skrain and Blackout guest on this episode to discuss the most recent balance patch. We talk tips and recommendations for new players on how to build a collection and why some basements should best be avoided.
Dorn's Stache guests on this episode to discuss the Crucible Boss duels available to players who seek the greatest of glories. We get some background on how these monstrosities are made and piloted and how players can go about trying their mettle. If you don't know about this extreme challenge feature, tune-in and find out! Also, Axel Manning and I pitch our idea for a Crucible Boss.
Tournament Organizers, Dorn's Stache and GreyFoxCZ guest on this episode to talk about the Horus Heresy: Legions tournament scene, the pitfalls of being a judge and all the various formats for players to get involved in for prizes. We dedicate time to get hyped about and discuss the rules and format of the upcoming Second World Cup Tournament. Also, what songs do we sing in the shower?
Legions Content Creator, Definitely Not Your Physics Teacher joins as a guest on this episode to discuss playtesting decks. What approaches does he use, what are some methods we take into consideration and what things simply need to be learned with experience? We talk a little about good brother Leman Russ and Axel Manning dishes on Fontgate 2021.
The Canadians outnumber SkuffD in this one as Shaygoofin guests on this week's episode to join the discussion on deck building. We talk about our different approaches to building a deck, the reasons to build a new deck, different styles, personal preferences and things we keep in mind with this seemingly basic concept of the game. Also, a war is declared?
Players Howlyadoin and J Thrills guest on this episode to talk about the 2/5/21 balance patch changes as well as some of the pros of the digital card game format that we enjoy compared to print card games.
PhilCarey joins as guest with AxelManning to talk about the new Draft mode added to Events. What do we like and dislike? What can be better? Is this new player friendly? Also, Axel crab-walks into a promotion of sorts!
Axel Manning and Legions content creator, Karmatose join me to discuss the recent changes to Death Guard. We talk Th-Meme deck ideas, revel in troop buffs and healing actions and our favorite changes to the former Dusk Raiders. Put on your meme-masks for this one, it's "so toxic!"
In this first episode of the podcast, SkuffD talks with Axel Manning, Dorn's Stache and Skrain from the player lodge Lord Adornable. Player introductions are followed by game discussions, reactions to the recent Iron Hands patch and...a strange abduction into basement horror stories?