Richard recaps his experience of Adepticon 2024, one of the largest Middle-Earth SBG tournaments in North America, sponsored by Games Workshop! Our Sponsors: Baron of Dice With dice for all wargaming systems, including MESBG, go check them out! Link: https://baronofdice.com/?ref=WEST 5% off Promo Code: WEST Mithril Brush, An online painting competition dedicated to Middle-earth. For more information on how you can enter or support this competition, visit...

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We invite Don from North of the Shire podcast onto the show to break down one of the game’s classic armies, Isengard! Tune in as Don shares his two cents on the heroes and warriors of one of his favourite armies. Video: https://youtu.be/DjkjqzpfJww Our Links: Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/IntotheWest Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ITWpod Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/intothewestpodcast/ Our Sponsors: Baron of Dice With dice for all wargaming systems, including MESBG,...

Joined by Andrew of A Hobbyist’s Tale podcast, we dive into all the changes of the highly anticipated February 2024 FAQ! Video Link: https://youtu.be/2ZMUfa1lnI0 Our Links: Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/IntotheWest Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ITWpod Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/intothewestpodcast/ Our Sponsors: Baron of Dice With dice for all wargaming systems, including MESBG, go check them out! Link: https://baronofdice.com/?ref=WEST 5% off Promo Code:...

We're back to review some more lists submitted by patrons. The theme this time is the list you had the most fun playing in recent memory! Thank you to each of our patrons for supporting us. We hope you enjoy this review! More Open Topic Episodes: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL4AjD8eksrQEbY6i8_wCaxxMH9ULExZ6_ Our Links: Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/IntotheWest Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ITWpod Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/intothewestpodcast/ Our...

Join us as we do a deep dive on all the profiles in the Fiefdoms! Our Links: Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@intothewestpodcast Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/IntotheWest Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ITWpod Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/intothewestpodcast/ Our Sponsors: Baron of Dice With dice for all wargaming systems, including MESBG, go check them out! Link: https://baronofdice.com/?ref=WEST 5% off Promo Code: WEST Mithril Brush, An online painting competition...

Special guest, Eliott Shillinglaw from Gollum's Gamers, is back to talk about the biggest MESBG league in the world, the Great British Hobbit League (GBHL) and what's in store for 2024! This episode is sponsored by Mithril Brush, an online painting competition dedicated to Middle-earth. For more information on how you can enter or support this competition, visit: https://www.mithrilbrush.comhttps://www.patreon.com/TheMithrilBrush https://www.instagram.com/mithrilbrush 00:00 Introduction...

For the last episode of 2023, we've compiled all the tournament data from the GBHL this year and analyzed the TOP 10 performing armies and Legendary Legions! We are joined by Eliott Shillinglaw from Gollum's Gamers to give us some insider information behind the numbers! Gollum's Gamers Channel: https://youtube.com/@GollumGamers?si=P1t4HVXwbfdTUEOJ This episode is sponsored by Mithril Brush, an online painting competition dedicated to Middle-earth. For more information on how you can enter...

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What are the most fun to play armies in MESBG? To find out, we polled the community. Join us as we break down the top ten most voted picks, and also share a few of our own. This episode is sponsored by Mithril Brush, an online painting competition dedicated to Middle-earth. For more information on how you can enter or support this competition, visit https://www.patreon.com/TheMithrilBrush & https://www.instagram.com/mithrilbrush 00:00 Introduction 01:38 Charles’ Pick 04:30 Richard’s...

Angmar is the latest army to receive a deep dive at Into the West podcast. Join us as we break down all the profiles in the army. Thank you to everyone who submitted their photos for this video; make sure to check out their work on Instagram: Our patron Raymond Bolton Our patron @the.dragon.horde @awildshamsy @factions_of_middle_earth @powerhouseminiatures @moriquendisland @alonso_is_op @heroichighlights 00:00 Introduction 00:49 The Witch-King of Angmar 03:11 The Dwimmerlaik 08:03 The...

On this special episode, we invite Dave, a Warhammer 40,000 player, onto the show to test his knowledge on all-things MESBG! Friend of the podcast Ben also returns to give his insight when comparing the two game systems. This episode is sponsored by Mithril Brush, an online painting competition dedicated to Middle-earth. For more information on how you can enter or support this competition, visit www.patreon.com/TheMithrilBrush & www.instagram.com/mithrilbrush 00:00 Introduction 04:45...

Learn to play MESBG in 20 mins! Whether you are a Warhammer 40K player or someone with no experience in tabletop games, this video will show you the basic rules and gameplay sequences of MESBG. If you are a seasoned vet, maybe this can help a friend you are trying to bring into our game. Trigger Warning: If you don't like memes, please skip the intro. 00:00 Introduction 00:48 Starting MESBG 02:32 Build Me An Army 05:06 Gameplay 12:32 Heroes 19:09 Outro Links: Patreon:...

Our next topic is on the Kingdom of Khazad-dûm and Kingdom of Moria army lists. Top US player Alisher joins us to debate and rank this ever-popular dwarven faction! Thank you to everyone who submitted their photos for this video; make sure to check out their work on Instagram: @colorsofmiddleearth @factions_of_middle_earth @the.dragon.hoard @alonso_is_op @heroichighlights 00:00 Introduction 00:52 Dúrin, King of Khazad-dûm 06:52 Mardin 09:16 Flói Stonehand 13:55 Balin, Lord of Moria 16:55...

The podcast invites Bryan, an attendee of the NOVA Open 2023, to join in breaking down the top 5 army lists in the Grand Tournament. Bryan also shares his thoughts and experiences from this event. 00:00 Introduction 03:09 5th Place 10:14 4th Place 14:53 3rd Place 21:03 2nd Place 27:14 1st Place 31:13 Closing Thoughts Video Link: https://youtu.be/2zorSivJgUg Links: Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/IntotheWest Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ITWpod Instagram:...

We invite Jacob from Conquest Creations to help us determine which Good hero is the best! 16 champions will go head-to-head in an elimination bracket-style tournament. 00:00 Introduction 01:05 Community’s Picks 05:35 Richard’s Picks 07:33 Jacob’s Picks 10:06 Ian’s Picks 13:38 Charles’ Picks 16:08 Honourable Mentions 18:05 Round One Match One 20:08 Round One Match Two 24:12 Round One Match Three 27:00 Round One Match Four 29:38 Round One Match Five 30:58 Round One Match Six 36:15 Round One...

Joined by special guest The Dragon Horde, the cast breaks down the most recent FAQ changes to the game! This video contains the highlights of our discussion, you can check out the full FAQ discussion on Patreon! Check out The Dragon Horde’s work on Instagram at @the.dragon.horde 01:20 Assault on Lothlórien 09:21 Army of Lake-town 17:09 Where’s Host of the Dragon Emperor? Check out the video version with all the visuals: https://youtu.be/Wropy2NNwoE Links: Patreon:...

A special episode dedicated to our Patrons! We reviewed and rated all the army lists for all the Patrons that wished to participate, no restrictions of any points level or armies! Please note, this episode was recorded before the August 2023 FAQ, before the change to the Master of Lake-town. 00:39 Onni’s List 06:58 Maximilian’s List 12:24 Marco’s List 17:41 Max’s List 26:21 Dragon Hoard’s List Check out the video version with all the visuals: https://youtu.be/vPie08_xivg Links: Patreon:...

Into the West podcast is back with another tier list, this time ranking all the hero and warrior profiles of Lothlorien! Galadriel 1:26 Celeborn 4:10 Rumil 7:10 Haldir 10:22 Orophin 12:48 Galadhrim Captain 16:03 Wood Elf Captain 18:35 Galadhrim Storm Caller 20:48 Galadhrim Warrior 24:37 Galadhrim Knight 26:59 Guard of the Galadhrim Court 29:25 Wood Elf Warrior 32:07 Wood Elf Sentinel 34:47 Video Link: https://youtu.be/YgJ2X0Y525c Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/IntotheWest Facebook:...

Jacob from Conquest Creations joins the cast to discuss the Australian MESBG scene! Video link: https://youtu.be/K-cFxoOCyeM Links: Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/IntotheWest Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ITWpod Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/intothewestpodcast/ Credits:  Music: Tavern Loop One by Alexander Nakarada (www.serpentsoundstudios.com) Licensed under Creative Commons BY Attribution 4.0 License https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Armies of the Hobbit specialist, Andrew, joins us to review the Army of Lake-town! Secretly (or maybe not so secret) one of strongest factions in the game. He brings two lists, an Army of Lake-town pure and one with an alliance. 00:00 Introduction 02:48 Army Review 25:28 List 1 32:57 List 2 41:06 Conclusion Links: Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/IntotheWest Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ITWpod Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/intothewestpodcast/ Credits: Music: Tavern Loop...

We are joined by Rainer Lee from the DCHL Unexpected Podcast, we rank ALL the Evil Men heroes in MESBG! 0:00 Introduction 02:43 Black Numenorean Marshal 03:35 Mouth of Sauron 05:06 The Dragon Emperor 05:42 The Golden King 07:13 Amdur 08:33 Rutabi 09:32 Brorgir 10:46 Dragon Knight 11:27 Easterling Captain 12:56 Easterling War Priest 13:49 Dalamyr 14:23 Delgamar 15:47 Corsair Captain 17:03 Corsair Bosun 18:03 Thrydan 20:58 Gorulf 23:46 Frida 25:06 Dunlending Chieftain 25:52 Grima 29:11...

We just started a Patreon for those of you who want to more content! Details can be found at: www.patreon.com/intothewest If you just want dice, email [email protected] or message us on socials for details of buying dice directly ($2CAD each or $15CAD for 8 + shipping) Everything we make will be going back into our channel and the hobby! If Patreon isn't your thing, totally cool, we still appreciate you very much, the best way you can support us is by continuing to watch and listen...

Our guest from Philadelphia, Alisher, joins the podcast to discuss the nuances and advantages of using armies that are not typically seen on tournament podiums. Following that, we review two underdog armies that have seen competitive success: Alisher’s tournament-winning list, and Ian’s Dol Guldur list. 00:32 Introduction 03:07 Why play underdog armies? 07:24 Alisher’s List 22:54 Ian’s List 35:18 Closing thoughts Check out this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/YeJ46qf0Jdg For more...