Episode 15 - Merry Grotsmas

Episode 11 - Clawcon 2018

In this episode, Lucias Meyer is back on the show to talk about Clawcon 2018.  Before sharing his experiences at Clawcon, we chat about the hobby, drop a rumor or two about future releases, and generally just have a good time talking.  Afterwards, Lucias shares his experiences at Clawcon 2018.  To wrap up the episode, we answer a listener question about Nighthaunts.

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Email: unstabledice@gmail.com
Twitter (John): @unstabledice
Twitter (Lucias): @BattleshockBH 
Tournament Metrics (courtesy of @LLV): https://www.tga.community/forums/topic/19633-overview-of-the-tournament-scene/
Age of Sigmar Tournament (Nov 3 - St. Charles, MO):  https://www.facebook.com/events/294101201390046/

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MTG - Dominaria - Quest for Karn - Episode 5

Episode 10 - Piss Off Ghost!

In this episode, Chuck and I are joined by Lucias Meyer. Nighthaunt player and host of the now retired Battleshock podcast. We start the show off with introducing our guest and talking about the metrics that were shared by the Honest Wargamer this week.

Next, we breakdown our top 3 Nighthaunt warscrolls. A few surprises and a good analysis of some of the units we think make for a good Nighthaunt list. Lucias even shares some of his experiences with a couple units not on the list.

We wrap up the show with another 5 Questions. This week's questions are all Nighthaunt themed, so expect a few ghostly surprises.

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Email: unstabledice@gmail.com
Twitter (John): @unstabledice
Twitter (Chuck): @ODTGaming
Twitter (Lucias): @BattleshockBH 
Flatcon: https://tabletop.events/conventions/flatcon-2018
Tournament Metrics (courtesy of @LLV): https://www.tga.community/forums/topic/19633-overview-of-the-tournament-scene/

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The Painting Diary - Episode 10

MTG - Dominaria - Quest for Karn - Episode 4

Siegeworld 2018 - 2000 point lists

A collection of the lists from the 2000 point Age of Sigmar Tournament at Siegeworld 2018.

Siegeworld 2018 - Age of Sigmar 1000 Points Tournament Results

Episode 8 - Siegeworld Part 1

Warning: This episode contains course language, inappropriate behavior, poor microphone quality, vulgar gestures, sexually explicit content, and lots of giggling.  Listener discretion is advised. 

I also apologize...

It is time once again to grab a hammer, strap on a shield, and pull up your pants.  We are breaking down our results for the first day of Siegeworld 2018. This episode was recorded on the first night of Siegeworld from our hotel.  Joe, Chuck and I discuss our results from each of our games and talk about the first day of one of my favorite AoS events in the Midwest. 
 
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Twitter (Chuck): @ODTGaming
Flatcon: flatcon.com

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Siegeworld 2018 - Age of Sigmar 2000 Points Tournament Results

MTG - Dominaria - Quest for Karn - Episode 3

Episode 7 - Siegeworld Prep

It is time once again to grab a hammer, strap on a shield, and pull up your pants. 

John is talking about Age of Sigmar on the Unstable Dice Podcast. In this week's episode, I am on a solo mission to breakdown my list for Siegeworld 2018.  I babble about what I am taking at 1000 points and some of the general tactics I will be using with my Lord Executioner focused Nighthaunts list.  I also ramble for a bit about what has been happening with the league I have been running and my general hobby progress. 

 

On the Bench: Knight of Shrouds

This model was a real pain to complete.  The final result is fine, but nothing I am excited about at the moment.

MTG - Dominaria - Quest for Karn - Episode 2

The second video in my series documenting my question to find the mythic rare Karn, Scion of Urza is now available for viewing.

Episode 6 - Chuck's Midwest Meltdown

It is time once again to grab a hammer, strap on a shield, and pull up your pants.  We are talking Age of Sigmar on the Unstable Dice Podcast In this week's episode, we kick things off with talking about the FAQs that were just released and a few of them that impact us.  Afterwards, we talk a bit about upcoming releases, the pricing of some of the new models and a couple alternative ideas for folks not looking to drop a ton of cash.  

In the second part of the show, Chuck breaks down his games at the Midwest Meltdown.  We discuss the format, the use of the new realm rules in a tournament, and the results from the event.  We also announce who from last episode was right about where Chuck would end up at the end of the tournament. 

The show ends with America's favorite segment of the show, Five Questions.  This week's questions are all about Chuck's experience at the tournament and what he was feeling after it was over.  We also announce the winner of the Soul Wars painting contest we were hosting on Facebook. 

00:01:00 AoS 2.0 FAQs and Upcoming Releases 
00:33:00 Midwest Meltdown Coverage 
01:28:00 Five Questions! 

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Email: unstabledice@gmail.com
Twitter (John): @unstabledice
Twitter (Chuck): @ODTGaming
Midwest Meltdown Coverage: https://aosshorts.com/midwest-meltdown-results-and-recap/
Flatcon: flatcon.com

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MTG - Dominaria - Quest for Karn - Episode 1

In addition to Age of Sigmar, I also collect Magic the Gathering cards.  This new video series is me documenting my attempt to collect certain cards from the Dominaria set.

Episode 5 - Three Podcasters of Arcane Power

It is time once again to grab a hammer, strap on a shield, and pull up your pants. We are talking Age of Sigmar on the Unstable Dice Podcast In this week's episode, we are joined by special co-host Joe Flesch from the Hobby Heroes Podcast! The show starts with us talking about how each of us is approaching 2nd edition differently with Chuck focusing on competitive play, Joe hanging in the realm of open play and John kicking off something in the middle with league play.

In the second segment of the show, we breakdown the battleplan Places of Arcane Power. We examine how it impacts certain armies and debate what is the best approach to playing the scenario if your army is not quite built for it.

The show ends with America's favorite segment of the show, Five Questions. This week's list is a mixture of rules questions, thoughts on Easy to Build models and bets on where Chuck will place at the Midwest Meltdown.

00:01:00 Approaching 2nd Edition AoS
00:32:05 Battleplan
00:48:17 Five Questions!

Show Links
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Email: unstabledice@gmail.com
Twitter (John): @unstabledice
Twitter (Chuck): @ODTGaming
Twitter (Joe): @hobbyheroescast
The Hobby Heroes Blog: thehobbyheroes.com
Midwest Meltdown Coverage: https://aosshorts.com/midwest-meltdown-2018-preview/
Flatcon: flatcon.com
DragonFall: dragon-fall.com

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The Painting Diary - Episode 8

In this episode, I work on a Moonclan Grot for Age of Sigmar.  I primarily focus on painting the robes on the model.

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Episode 04 - Myrmourn Banshees Don't Break

It is time upgrade to a hammer, strap on a shield, and pull up your pants.  2nd Edition Age of Sigmar has arrived! In this week's episode, we kick things off with discussing the results of the 6 Nations tournament.  We breakdown some of the biggest surprises coming out of how players were using 2nd edition at the event.  We have a good laugh over 64 damage grots and ponder whether Seraphon summoning is such a horrible thing.  Most importantly, we remind ourselves and everyone that GW will fix the problems in a timely fashion.

In the second segment of the show, we review the Myrmourn Banshee warscroll.  We talk about why the new unit is great and a couple tricks we would use with them.  Chuck also works the math to see how many I can fit into a 1000 point army and still be legal.

The show ends with America's favorite segment of the show, Five Questions.  This week's list is a mixture of looking back, planning for the future, and figuring out why Nagash has such poor management skills.

00:01:00 6 Nations and AoS 2nd Edition Loopholes
00:34:00 Experiences with assembling the Soul Wars models
00:42:30 Warscroll Review: Myrmourn Banshees
00:54:30 Five Questions!

Show Links
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Unstabledice/
Email: unstabledice@gmail.com
Twitter (John): @unstabledice
Twitter (Chuck): @ODTGaming
Flatcon: flatcon.com
Ministomp: ministomp.com
AGOM: agom.co.uk
DragonFall: dragon-fall.com
6 Nations TGA Discussion: www.tga.community/forums/topic/18596-6-nations-take-aways/
6 Nations Information: https://aosshorts.com/aos-6-nations-preview/

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On the Bench - Chaingast

Soul Wars Painting Competition

Due to the huge success of the last painting contest, I have decided to launch another one in celebration of the release of Soul Wars. The rules for this one are pretty simple, but everyone entering needs to follow them if participating. There will be a small prize for the winner of the contest. 

RULES - PLEASE READ!

1. Paint one model from the new Age of Sigmar Soul Wars boxset. Model must be from the boxset, but it can have conversion work done to it. No exceptions or substitutions will be allowed for this one. 
2. To enter the contest, you need to purchase a Games Workshop product from either Leisure Hours Hobbies and Games or Paper and Plastic Games between June 30th and July 6th. You will be required to share a copy of the receipt that shows what was purchased and from where to be eligible.* 
3. You will need to submit 2 photos of your entry. Photo number one needs to be the new model without paint on it. The other needs to be a picture of the finished.** 
4.  Receipt and photos must be emailed to unstabledice@gmail.com. Entries submitted in any other fashion will not be included in the contest. 
5. Entries may not be shared on social media until after the contest is completed (July 26th is the end date for the contest). 
6. All entries must be submitted by Monday, July 16th, 2018. Voting will begin on July 18th and end on July 21st. The winner will be announced on July 26th via various media channels. The prize for the winning entry will be announced at the same time as the winner of the contest. 
7. The winner will be chosen via a combination of voting on the website and judge’s votes. 
8. The Unstable Dice reserves the rights to modify any rules related to the contest. The prize for the contest will be determined by the number of entries and availability. The Unstable Dice reserves the right to reject or ban any entry from the contest. 

*Neither store is a sponsor or associated with this contest. The requirement is to foster local support for Age of Sigmar and the local community. Please make sure to remove any confidential information on the receipt before submitting.

**Only one file for each photo is allowed. However, you can combine images into a single file for the finished entry if you would like to show multiple angles. Be Creative!

Flatcon 2016 Video

Episode 03 - Maxing Out the Credit Cards

It is time once again to grab an axe, strap on a shield, and pull up your pants. The Unstable Dice Podcast is back with another episode. This week's episode kicks off with Chuck seeking ideas on how to replace the head on one of his models. The conversation quickly turns into us discussing what we have pre-ordered for second edition. We also talk a little about GW's strategy for the release and some of the cool things they have been doing with second edition.

In the second segment of the show, we breakdown the leaked Nighthaunts matched play points. We discuss some of things the list tells us about the future release and some of the things I am planning with my army. I also practice saying Grimghast Reapers quite a few times.

The show ends with America's Favorite segment of the show, Five Questions. This week's list is a mix of predictions, limitations, and maybe a little sadness. At least we wont get the stink eye from our spouses this week.

00:01:00 Chuck is searching for a head
00:04:30 What did we pre-order for 2nd edition
00:24:15 Nighthaunt Matched Play leaks
00:44:45 Five Questions!

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Twitter (Chuck): @ODTGaming
Flatcon: flatcon.com

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Age of Sigmar Hero Painting Competition - Voting is Now Open!

Voting is now open for the Age of Sigmar Hero Painting Competition!  Please vote on which of the following you think is the best painted among the three entries!

Voting will run until Saturday, June 23, 9 am.  The winner of the contest will receive a box of AoS 2nd edition Scenery Dice!  Second and third place will each receive a box of the new AoS 2nd edition Wound Counter Dice.

Voting is now closed!

Entry #1 (Wight King)

Entry #2 (Dwarf Hero and Friend)

Entry #3 (Fungoid Shaman)

Episode 02 - Over Da Top

The Unstable Dice Podcast is back with another episode. In the second episode of the new show, I am joined by Chuck Jirdina. We kick the show off with a discussion about Flatcon. Afterwards, we talk a bit about the new units in the AoS 2.0 starter set. To wrap things up, we introduce a new segment to the show called 5 Questions.

00:01:00 Flatcon 2018
00:14:30 AoS 2.0 Starter Set
00:33:30 Five Questions

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Twitter (Chuck): @ODTGaming
Flatcon: flatcon.com

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Episode 01 - Starting a New Chapter

It is time to grab your axe, strap on a shield, and pull up your pants. The Unstable Dice Podcast is reborn for a 2nd age of audio goodness. In the first episode of the new show, I talk about why the show is back, what is the niche of the new show, and some of my future plans with it. I also breakdown my latest hobby progress and close out the show giving my first impressions of the new Age of Sigmar Starter set.

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00:01:00 Introduce the New Show
00:14:30 Hobby Updates
00:22:15 Soul Wars Preview

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On the Bench: Necron Cryptek

Welcome to 2018 and a return to me posting on my blog.  To kick-off the new year, I have decided to dip my toes back into Warhammer 40K and see if I am interested in returning to the game after taking a leave of it a few years back.  Since I am a deep-end of the pool type of person, my return to the game will be in the form of playing in a small tournament this coming weekend.  Since the game has radically changed since last I have played, I decided I needed to do a bit of updating to my very old necron force if I was going to bring it out of retirement.  To this end, I decided to start the revamp by adding a fully painted Necron Cryptek.

When it came to officially adding a cryptek to my army, I had the option of either going with one of the Finecast models or creating my own using various bits laying about the Kaiju Lounge (aka my hobby room).  While I like some of the existing models, in particular Illuminor Szeras, I decided to start by just converting one and see where I am with things after a few games.

The conversion I settled on was a combination of parts from the Immortals/Deathmarks and Lychguard/Praetorians kits.  Specifically, I used the head and upper body off the Deathmarks kit and the legs and weapon from the Praetorians kit.  When it came to assembling the model, I elected to put together the whole body and prime it and the head separately.  Once everything was primed, I painted the inside of the "hood" and the back of the head.  Once those parts were painted, I assembled the complete model and finished painting it.

With the model painted, I need to now decide on a new basing scheme for my necrons as I would like to update the army a bit just to make it feel a little less dated.  I also need to build a first round display board that will be used until I have time to create a better one to go with the updated army.