In this episode, Jonny and Phil dive into the Warlord GT, held at BritCon hosted by the BHGS in Nottingham. Discover the ins and outs of Warlord's flagship event, from the venue's impressive setup to the intense competition.

Join us as we recount thrilling battles, featuring strategic plays and dramatic moments. Phil shares his experiences with his British list and how he fared against a variety of opponents, including a Gurkha punch-up and a tense final game against Japanese forces.

Find out who emerged victorious in this ultimate V2 Bolt Action tournament and get insights into what makes BritCon a must-attend event for wargaming enthusiasts. Don't miss our reflections on the event's unique format and what we hope to see in future tournaments.

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This week Jonny & Phil are joined by a stalwart of the Scottish Bolt Action Tournament scene to discuss what our initial feelings of the Version 3 pre-releases and what V3 could mean for future tournaments.

Ali also tells us about the Scottish Championship and tournament scene in general. Stopping to focus on the two tournaments he is TOing in the coming months:

- Megatron 3000 - https://www.facebook.com/events/713177196987441

- The Bolt Action Scottish Nationals - https://www.facebook.com/events/1149025469407887

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In this episode Phil explains everything Jonny wanted to know about the newest game from Warlord Games - Achtung Panzer!

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In a standard deviation from our regular topics, we analyse the numbers and results from our most recent competitive tournaments (Beachhead, World Team Championship and World Open War) to try and answer the question: which are the most competitive nations in Bolt Action?

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This week we peruse the latest FAQ and talk through how it affects the game, new tactics for individual nations and occasionally scratch our head.

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This week we discuss the armies of the Netherlands in Bolt Action.

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This week we have a rules discussion around long range penetration and how it works with the new 'Improvised AT' rule from the Bolt Action Case Blue campaign book and HMGs. Why not support these two mugs by buying a fancy mug? https://tabletoptommies.com/collection/all-products/

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This week we talk through our own experiences at the World Team Championship. We also have two special guests to tell us their experiences at WTC and their advice for players considering it for next year:

• John Ross, a stalwart of WTC, rep for North America & Captain of USA 1.
• Liam of England C, who attended WTC for the first time this year and has only been playing Bolt Action for a year.

For anyone in North America considering attending WTC next year or WarZone Atlanta, you can contact John by email: warzeonatl_ba@yahoo.com or by joining the WarZone Atlanta Facebook Page

For any English players interested in the other international teams tournament: World Open War, you can find information about the qualifiers on Team England WOW Qualifiers Facebook Page or the Team England WOW Qualifiers Tickets Page. Any international players looking to attend WOW can contact us directly at tabletoptommies@gmail.com or TO Russell at kendoruss@outlook.com to find out how to get in touch with your country's rep.

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This week we discuss the armies of Slovakia in Bolt Action.

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This week we take a look at fielding Partisans in Bolt Action.

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This week we take a look at some of the lists for the upcoming World Team Championship (WTC). You can download all the lists here: WTC Lists You can hear Bo's thoughts on them here: WTC-24 lists: Denmark 1 and Spain 1

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This week we discuss the armies of Greece in Bolt Action.

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Jonny and Phil discuss the armies of Romania in Bolt Action.

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This week we discuss the armies of Australia in Bolt Action.

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In this week's episode we're joined by Russell Wright, TO for Warlord Games' official International team event World Open War, to discuss things to consider when running a Bolt Action event. Links for info of Russell's two most popular tournaments: 

https://www.facebook.com/events/24065299739785319?locale=en_GB

https://www.sswg.co.uk/sswg-presents-world-open-war/

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This week we discuss ways to stop the gaming getting stale. We have put the discussed community-produced supplements for Bolt Action together on our blog: https://tabletoptommies.com/blog/bolt-action-through-the-ages/ Additional experimental army rules can be found at: https://www.boltaltaction.com/army-lists Ready to buy your next army? Check out the ranges at Firestorm Games and Wayland Games: not only will you get great discounts, you'll also help us continue to create great content for you every week!

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This week Jonny and Phil discuss whether the game is getting a bit stale, very much inspired by Dan of the HMG podcast's video about the topic: https://youtu.be/v1zClgCytyE?si=o32LZEok9Rf6zOQT Ready to buy your next army? Check out the ranges at Firestorm Games and Wayland Games: not only will you get great discounts, you'll also help us continue to create great content for you every week!

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This week we discuss all the things we think about and bring to tournaments. If you are thinking about going to your first tournament, or you're a vet looking for ways to enjoy tournaments even more, this is the episode for you.

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This week we discuss the armies of Belgium.

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Our Bolt Action Christmas gift guide, with some of the usual wargaming and hobby advice sprinkled in. Ready to do your Christmas Bolt Action shopping? Check out the ranges at Firestorm Games and Wayland Games: not only will you get great discounts, you'll also help us continue to create great content for you every week!

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Anyscale models (for scatter terrain): https://www.anyscalemodels.com/shop/scale-1-56-for-28mm.html

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This week we discuss the Armies of Poland in Bolt Action.

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Whether you are new to wargames and really want to try out some WW2 themed skirmishes, or a tired veteran who is just bored of having money (and with the recent release of 3 new starter armies from Warlord Games) this week we discuss how you might go about choosing a new army for 2024 and why the 'rule of cool' is a valid reason to go all in!

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Do you enjoy playing Bolt Action? Do you enjoy playing new missions? This one might be worth a listen. Download the mission from the blog (https://tabletoptommies.com/blog/) or directly here.

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We have again released this as a video episode for those who like to see the photos: https://youtu.be/08qpM4_H1qo

Jonny and Phil are joined by Grant to discuss D-Day Replayed, a charity event in aid of Waterloo Uncovered. https://waterloouncovered.com/

Tickets and more information for D-Day Replayed can be found at: https://ddayreplayed.uk/

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In this week's episode, the Tommies are joined by Barry from the Roll Better podcast to discuss the extent to which Bolt Action can be considered a competitive game. The conversation skirts around (amongst other things) timepieces, players and visual aids, before helpfully concluding in the words of The Old Major that Bolt Action is a "Broad Church". Want to hear Barry talk about some of his other favourite games: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/roll-better-podcast-just-another-tabletop-war-gaming/id1297378881

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It's been a busy month for the Tommies with World Open War (the international teams tournament), the English Open and the Scottish Nationals to round out the British Championship. If you want to find out how we got on,  whether you should consider going to one of these next year, or you just enjoy tales of minor successes followed by failure, this is the episode for you. However, if you don't like Bolt Action events, you've probably found yourself on the wrong podcast page!

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This week Jonny & Phil can't agree on much, other than the fact they disagree on why free units are problematic. They disagree less when suggesting some fixes to the game, and then Phil comes up with his best idea to date. Support these two mugs by buying a fancy mug: https://tabletoptommies.com/collection/all-products/

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In this week's episode the Tommies look at what could quite possibly be the hardest nation to play competitively in Bolt Action... the Norwegians! Tune in to get an insight into their limited contribution historically, as well as how Jonny plans to overcome the absence of AT assets on the table top.

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In this Case Blue Special we are joined by none other than the author himself Alex, who gives us an insight into what's in the book, the inspiration behind it and what it's involved in writing a Bolt Action Campaign book for Warlord Games. Inspired to start a new army? Check out the ranges at Firestorm Games and Wayland Games: not only will you get great discounts, you'll also help us continue to create great content for you every week! https://www.firestormgames.co.uk/wargames-miniatures/bolt-action/?aff=64a025ee621f1 https://affiliates.waylandgames.co.uk/1240.html

In this episode we talk about how to play Operation Striking Cobra, a new custom mission from the Tabletop Tommies. It is an attacker/defender mission which involves a good amount of movement, alongside the need to hold objectives to secure victory.

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This week the Tommies discuss their experiences at the Warlord's Open Day and Welsh Open Bolt Action tournament. They'll discuss the highs and lows of both events, and the joy of meeting such legends as Alessio Cavatore and Mark Vance, and Phil demonstrates his knowledge of fine cuisine. Already planning your force for next year's Welsh Open? Check out the ranges at Firestorm Games and Wayland Games: not only will you get great discounts, you'll also help us continue to create great content for you every week! https://www.firestormgames.co.uk/wargames-miniatures/bolt-action/?aff=64a025ee621f1 https://affiliates.waylandgames.co.uk/1240.html You can also support the podcast by buying some merch here: https://tabletoptommies.com/collection/all-products/

Brad from the Bolt Action Alliance and Cast Dice podcast https://www.facebook.com/CastDicePodcast, kindly joins us to discuss the brand new Bolt Action Alliance Mission Pack. He talks us through his past, the formation of the Alliance and the thinking behind the missions we find in this exciting new pack: https://boltactionalliance.blogspot.com/2023/09/ You can now support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/TabletopTommies You can also find the link to buy a ticket for the English Open or support the podcast by buying some merch here: https://tabletoptommies.com/

Jonny & Phil discuss the most under represented unit in Bolt Action: the MMG team. Once they've worked out why they are so rarely seen, they discuss the best changes we could make to encourage players to deploy them. If you still need models for your English Open army, check out the ranges at Firestorm Games and Wayland Games: not only will you get great discounts, you'll also help us continue to create great content for you every week! https://www.firestormgames.co.uk/wargames-miniatures/bolt-action/?aff=64a025ee621f1 https://affiliates.waylandgames.co.uk/1240.html You can also support the podcast by buying some merch here: https://tabletoptommies.com/collection/all-products/

This week Jonny & Phil discuss playing Free French in Bolt Action using the rules found in the Western Desert and Battle of the Bulge books.  You can now support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/TabletopTommies Or if you fancy creating your own French army, check out the ranges at Firestorm Games and Wayland Games: not only will you get great discounts, you'll also help us continue to create great content for you every week! https://www.firestormgames.co.uk/wargames-miniatures/bolt-action/?aff=64a025ee621f1 https://affiliates.waylandgames.co.uk/1240.html You can also find the link to buy a ticket for the English Open or support the podcast by buying some merch here: https://tabletoptommies.com/

Going back to where it all started in Episode 1 (https://youtu.be/0P0g-LNbC3Q), Jonny and Phil are discussing their experiences at the Welsh Nationals, in what is clearly becoming an annual tradition.

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The duo discuss the Warlords Cup and Britcon; what went well, what didn't and highlight the areas they think the tournaments could improve on, as well as briefly talking through their own gaming successes and failures. If you still need models for your English Open army, check out the ranges at Firestorm Games and Wayland Games: not only will you get great discounts, you'll also help us continue to create great content for you every week! https://www.firestormgames.co.uk/wargames-miniatures/bolt-action/?aff=64a025ee621f1 https://affiliates.waylandgames.co.uk/1240.html You can also support the podcast by buying some merch here: https://tabletoptommies.com/collection/all-products/

This week Jonny & Phil discuss playing early war French in Bolt Action using the Armies of France and Allies book.  If you fancy creating your own French army, check out the ranges at Firestorm Games and Wayland Games: not only will you get great discounts, you'll also help us continue to create great content for you every week! https://www.firestormgames.co.uk/wargames-miniatures/bolt-action/?aff=64a025ee621f1 https://affiliates.waylandgames.co.uk/1240.html You can also support the podcast by buying some merch here: https://tabletoptommies.com/collection/all-products/

Join us as we take a long look at Tough Gut, the second theatre book for Bolt Action focusing on the Italian Campaign: what you need to know, what you might have heard but haven't fact-checked and why the new French units won't appear in a French generic reinforced platoon.

This is a longer episode so you'll find the sections time-stamped below:

0:01:00 Background 0:05:30 Scenarios 0:07:30 New British and Commonwealth units 0:30:40 New US and French Units 0:54:20 New Allied Italians Units 1:03:00 New German Units 1:36:40 New Italian Axis Units 1:42:00 Commonwealth Platoons and Characteristics 1:49:30 Theatre Selectors 1:52:50 Generic Units/Generic Equipment/Appendix/Fortifications

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Jonny & Phil discuss the lesser seen Armies of the Finland in Bolt Action. Jonny tries to be a historian for a spell, Phil assists. They talk about what makes Finland a top tier army, and briefly highlight anything interesting in their theatre selectors. Want to support the podcast? Why not buy some merch: https://tabletoptommies.com/collection/all-products/

Jonny & Phil discuss the star spangled Armies of the United States in Bolt Action. Phil talks about his new USMC army, Jonny says "it could be better". They talk about all the fun units they love seeing and choose their favourite Sherman. Want to support the podcast? Why not buy some merch: https://tabletoptommies.com/collection/all-products/

What makes a good Bolt Action table? Jonny & Phil discuss everything to consider from aesthetics to rules when choosing and placing terrain on your table. Want to support the podcast? Why not buy some merch: https://tabletoptommies.com/collection/all-products/

In this episode, Jonny and Phil are joined by Alex Bundock, England WTC captain, to discuss all things Japanese in Bolt Action. Despite popular opinion, it is possible to run a successful and highly competitive Japanese army without the need for masses of semi-naked men with pointy pieces of vegetation. Merch available at https://tabletoptommies.com/collection/all-products/

In this episode Jonny and Phil take an in-depth look at Tank War, discussing the make up of an armoured platoon, key differences from a reinforced infantry platoon and name drop some WW2 tank aces. Listen now to find out who is the biggest tanker. Buy a Tee or English Open ticket at https://tabletoptommies.com/

In this episode we're joined by Michael Smith, TO of Beachhead and England WTC player, to discuss his favourite Soviet units. Despite Michael's anti-tank choices, no dogs were harmed in the making of this episode. Following a brief discussion of Michael's rise to Bolt Action supremacy, he takes us through the best and most fun options in each category of the reinforced platoon. For information about the English Open visit us at https://tabletoptommies.com/englishopen23/

Jonny proves it's possible to build the most competitive army in Bolt Action using only the Armies of Germany. Phil then disproves this theory. Unperturbed, Jonny has an Ace up his sleeve, which turns out to be a Joker. The pair then discuss all the fun that can be had using German units, before lamenting the dearth of the half track. Das Ende. If you are socially inclined, join us on facebook!

In this celebratory episode of Tabletop Tommies, hosts Jonny and Phil commemorate a noteworthy achievement - delivering a weekly Bolt Action podcast for an entire year. They delve into the growth and popularity of the game, their journey into podcasting, and the future of the show.

Starting with initial skepticism about content sustainability, the duo reminisce about being wrong. They share tales of special guests who enriched the podcast with diverse topics and express their gratitude for their contributions. With the backing of thousands of downloads and positive feedback from a global audience, our hosts reveal their enthusiasm for the coming year and tease possible future content.

Sharing what motivated them to start the podcast, Jonny and Phil highlight their shared aspiration for concise, topic-centered content. They look forward to the podcast's future, pledging to continue creating engaging content for the Bolt Action community, and inviting listeners to contribute future topics.

The episode also includes a reminiscence of memorable personal Bolt Action achievements, a gratitude note to Patreon members, and a discourse on their interactions with international players. Plans for their budding YouTube channel and efforts to improve content quality, alongside discussions about transitioning some podcast content to YouTube are also shared.

As we near the release of Version 3 (V3) of the Bolt Action game, the hosts discuss their hopes, concerns, and anticipation for it.  The episode concludes with a sincere appreciation to all listeners for their continued support and an eagerness to unveil fresh, captivating content in line with V3's release.

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In this episode, Jonny and Phil are digging through the Armies of Britain book looking for gold, like a pair of stiff upper lipped 19th century archaeologists from the British Museum. As well as highlighting their favourite units, they put forward a compelling case for why you shouldn't just run the same old Brit (ish) army we see at every competitive event. So break out the spam old chap, grab a cup of tea, and get ready for a jolly good time!

Our generic unit list we referenced.

In this episode, Jonny and Phil discuss their approach to building their forces, explaining the thinking behind how they select the nation, units and force composition.

As you might expect, they start at different ends of the spectrum but end up fairly close in their thinking.

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In the fifth instalment of the podcast the hosts chat with Mark, the Welsh Open Bolt Action tournament organiser. They discuss all the reasons players come back to play in it year after year and he gives us the inside scoop on what it's like to run a 50 player tournament, from setting up tables to wrangling enough Axis players.

As if that wasn't enough for one episode, Jonny and Phil have an exciting announcement to share with their listeners.  Buy your tickets for the Welsh Open here: https://www.thebattlefields.co.uk/events-at-the-battlefields/bolt-action-welsh-open-2023--axis-ticket-cardiff

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In episode 4 the duo dive into the 12 missions found in the Bolt Action Rulebook, exploring the strategies, tips, and issues associated with each. They rank and share their favourites and least favourites, giving listeners a comprehensive look at just what makes for an enjoyable mission, and some of the best strategies to employ, though no plan truly survives contact with the enemy. Tune in now and join the conversation!