Episodes
In this episode Scott and Sam discuss their venture back out to the Old West. We discuss the custom scenario Sam designed to fit around the Doctor's Office and how the game went. We also go into all the goodies coming out for Armoured Clash in September. We also need a name for the Lower Eldon Pub so drop us your suggestions in the comments and the best one will be the name of our pub for the battle reports there.
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Published 09/15/24
In this episode Sam talks with the Wisconsin League organizers Calvin and Wakefield along with tournament winner the Kaiser Richard about the tournament. They go through the planning that began after last year's event up until the post event thoughts. There is also discussion around Mayval 2025 and how the Iron skies can be adjusted to still be powerful without feeling insurmountable. We also dive into the new covering Junes releases and also a little shout out to Warcradle's newest recruits...
Published 07/09/24
In this episode Sam talks to Scott about 2024's UK games Expo. The main discussion is all around Armoured Clash the upcoming game from Warcradle Studios. We talk Minis, rules, the demo game and everything in between. Are you excited for AC? If so let us know what faction you will be picking up.
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Published 06/07/24
In this episode Sam & Scott chat with Mad Admiral Calvin about all things Mayval 2024. From how to enter to where the world championship will be held. We also do our long promised community spotlight chat with him where we talk about games, hobby, snacks and all the things in between. Let us know what you think and who else you would like us to talk to in the future.
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Published 12/29/23
In this episode Sam & Scott talk about their recent Union Vs. Sultanate Fortune & Glory battle. We go over the boxed set how well it went together painting and playing with the contents of the box. They also go over the information that has been released around Armoured Clash. They also pull into speculation station and talk about everything they hope to see for Armoured Clash in the future.
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Published 12/08/23
In this episode Sam & Scott once again get to sit down with Stuart and Chris from Warcradle studios in an exclusive interview to discuss the new Fortune & Glory boxed set for Dystopian Wars. We also talk about the future of Dystopian Wars and other aspects of the game. They also talk a little about November's revealed releases for Dystopian Wars as well.
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Published 10/27/23
In this episode Sam & Scott discuss their recent Dystopian Wars game. The game was mainly focused on short range squadron heavy lists with an aim to misbehave. Was it too much or was it just about right? They also briefly discuss the inclusion of patrons into their fleets and thoughts on those. In the news we briefly discuss what was released in July and August as well as the upcoming September releases as well. There will also be a Youtube video to follow shortly so if you'd prefer to...
Published 09/03/23
In this episode Sam & Scott talk to Richard and the Mad Admiral Calvin about the May Val Supremacy 2023 Dystopian Wars tournament. We talk about the large Wisconsin Admiralty and the tournament from conception to execution, spray cheese and all the bits in between. In the news we briefly discuss what was released in April and May as well as the upcoming June releases as well. We also talk about all the reveals from UK Games Expo this year and briefly discuss our refamiliarization with the...
Published 06/16/23
In this episode Sam & Scott talk to Koen Cambre and the Mad Admiral Calvin about the community and our picks for the best of 2022 ( yes we know it's April 2023, better late than never). We talk snow, segways and super cool minis amongst other things and an exclusive from Calvin. In the news we discuss what was released in March as well as a couple of tidbits from Warcradle that drop last month as well.
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Published 04/03/23
In this episode Sam & Scott go over some more balanced build suggestions for the further 4 Starter set releases for Dystopian Wars. We try and do builds that work for just shy of 1000 points for each box and still keep within the current fleet build rules. In the News we discuss all the releases for February for Dystopian Wars. We also discuss some little teasers we have had for both Dystopian Wars and Wild West Exodus this month. Lastly we announce the winner of our short story...
Published 02/23/23
In this episode Sam & Scott go over some balanced build suggestions for the upcoming Starter set releases for Dystopian Wars. We try and do builds that work for just shy of 1000 points for each box and still keep within the current fleet build rules. In the News we discuss all the releases for January for Dystopian Wars and the Warcradle Scenics as well.
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Published 01/20/23
In this episode Sam & Scott chat with Sarah Cawkwell about her upcoming Dystopian Age novel Lazarus. We discuss spoiler free content of the book and its antagonists, protagonists and setting. We also talk around the process of writing it, if there are any plans for the future and of course Doc Holiday. In the News we discuss all the releases for November for Dystopian Wars and the Warcradle Scenics as well.
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Published 11/25/22
In this episode Sam & Scott get to sit down with Stuart and Chris from Warcradle studios in an exclusive interview to discuss the new Sturginium Skies boxed set for Dystopian Wars. We also talk about the future of Dystopian Wars and other aspects of the game. They also talk a little about Sturginium Skies in October's revealed releases for Dystopian Wars as well as the Empire release that is coming as well.
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Published 09/30/22
In this episode Sam & Scott go over what the most balanced way to build the Showdown at Retribution set for Wild West Exodus. They then go over how they would expand from that box to both the 125 points level and the 150 points level for both the Enlightened & Union factions. They also go through Septembers revealed releases for Dystopian Wars for the Enlightened & Commonwealth. They also go down a bit of a rabbit hole concerning Christmas and Convention exclusive...
Published 08/29/22
In this episode Sam & Scott discuss their recent grudge match game of Wild West Exodus of Wyatt Earp Vs. Rango (Viridian Alpha). They also go through July & Augusts revealed releases as well as some juicy bits of news from around the web for Dystopian Wars and Escape from Tunguska.
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Intro music; Heroes time by Paulo Kalazzi
Outro music; Dawn by Alexander Nakarada
Published 08/09/22
In this episode Sam & Scott discuss their recent game of Dystopian Wars including everyone’s favourite giant robots the Hochmiester. They also go through Junes revealed releases as well as the newly created concept art albums for all 4 of the current Dystopian Age games, as well as picking out some of tidbits from Chris’s UK games expo with On Tabletop.Don’t forget to check out our merch store here as well; https://the-markov-dossier.myspreadshop.co.uk/ ...
Published 06/17/22
In this episode Scott & Sam discuss the 150 Hex Vs. Enligtened game they had. They also discuss whether 150 points games and how they felt about it. They also discuss the May pre-orders of the Union support squadrons, Murmansk fleet box and Anatolia fleet for Dystopian Wars as well as the Cerulean infiltrators for Wild West Exodus. Finally they also discuss the teased tribal alliance artwork shown this month as well. In breaking news they also have a discussion around the brand new May...
Published 04/27/22
Andrew Netz’s winning story for our backstory bonanza competition as read by Sam.
Published 04/23/22
In this episode Scott & Sam discuss the recent soul hunters versus nautilus Project Barnum game they had. We touch on the new Hochmiester kit as well as Sam’s dive into the world of speed paints. They also discuss the March pre-orders of the Japanese front line squadrons and Enterprise fleet for Dystopian Wars as well as the Gyro Sickle cav for Wild West Exodus. Along with the revamped Red Oak set. Don’t forget to check out our merch store here as well;...
Published 03/12/22
After way too long the extra bit of chat we had about some BTS stuff from the last episode and January’s news for your listing pleasure. Don’t forget to check out our merch store here as well; https://the-markov-dossier.myspreadshop.co.uk/ Intro music; Heroes time by Paulo Kalazzi
Outro music; Dawn by Alexander Nakarada
Published 02/23/22
In this Episode we sit down with a few members of the community to discuss 2021 and some of our personal highlights. We talk about everything from Abominations to Zealots. You can catch to Brian, Eric and Tom over on The Blackhoof Saloon for more podcasting greatness. Michael can be found on YouTube as Mike the Warhost doing posse builds and more. You can also find Koen on YouTube at Speed Demon painting for paint tutorials and in unboxing’s as well as some other hobby goodness. Don’t forget...
Published 01/26/22
In this episode bite sized episode Scott looks to what may be coming to the Dystopian Age in 2022 as well as what we hope to do in the podcasts future. Sam introduces a new segment called Mad Science and Monocles and we have our first competition. Don’t forget to check out our merch store here as well; https://the-markov-dossier.myspreadshop.co.uk/ Intro music; Heroes time by Paulo Kalazzi
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Published 12/19/21
In this episode Sam & Scott discuss playing their first game of Wild West Exodus V3.0. We go over the starter set a little and talk about the differences and similarities of the new edition. In the news we talk go over the boon over new releases and Sam dives deep into the new Agincourt background. We also have merch now check out the link for it all including our awesome death dinghy gear and make sure you never feel bad about your pile of potential again with our we don’t grey shame...
Published 11/10/21