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Episode 025 - Durthrax Hot Takes and Luella Masterclass
22 Sep 2024
01:43:22
Ben and Elliot discuss the new champion, Durthrax, and Ben gives his masterclass on Luella. Ben also tells us about his summer following his daughter playing underwater hockey for Great Britain.
Show Breakdown: Plot Phase: News of our next tournament The Banner Bearers' Big Bash 2025, and some Durthrax hot takes (and for some reason, Ell keeps calling them Durex - I'm nervous to ask why!). Clash Phase: Masterclass on Luella End Phase: Ben discusses underwater hockey and his trip to Malaysia following the GB team
Ben and Elliot are joined by Banner Bearers Big Bash MVP, Andrew Thompson to discuss the event and to give us a masterclass on Nia and discuss the event itself. Ben also tells us about a new game he was introduced to during the casual play on the Saturday evening, Kapow!. There's also Ben's report of an unexpected chat with Steamforged CEO, Rich Loxam.
Show Breakdown: Plot Phase: The Banner Bearers Big Bash, a Ben's surprise chat wth steamfored CEO, our plans for our next tournament The Banner Bearers' Big Bash 2025, and a rules clarifications from the event. Clash Phase: Masterclass on Nia End Phase: Ben introduces Andrew and Elliot to Kapow!
Ben and Elliot are joined by newly-crowned UK Open Champion, Mike Marchal, to discuss their weekends at the UK Games Expo, and their relative successes in the UK Open Championship. There's also a fantastic interview with Steamforged Games' Creative Director, Mat Hart, and lore guru Sherwin Matthews.
Show Breakdown: Plot Phase: The Games Expo and the UK Open Championship Clash Phase: Interview with SFG End Phase: Mike introduces us to Moonstone
In this episode, Ben and Elliot are on the road to the Who Let the Dogs Out tournament in Sunderland and take the opportunity to record an episode. In this one they discuss what the future might hold for Godtear and develop their wishlist of what they would like to see going forward.
Episode Breakdown Plot Phase: Elliot reflects on his Construction experiences, followed by a quick news section and looking at what happens to Skullbreaker when he gets KO'd.
Clash Phase: Main topic discussion has Ben and Elliot the potential developments that could occur within the game and discuss which ones they would most like to see. They return to the discussion after the tournament (with a brief aside with their tournament thoughts) and share some ideas they got from people at the event.
End Phase: Ben and Ell talk about Ben's new RPG they have been playtesting: S.M.A.S.H.
In this Episode Ell and Ben are joined by local newbie, Mark Lloyd to discuss which champions make for the best starting experience, and which to avoid. Aimed at players just starting out at Godtear, this episode gives you some hints and tips to help you put together a teach of champions that will ease you into the game and help you learn.
Episode Breakdown Plot Phase: New Construction scenario first play thoughts, a ton of news, and multi-action effects in the game
Clash Phase: Main topic discussion has Ben, Elliot and Mark discussing skill ceilings and floors and the champions you should take or avoid as a new player to teh game.
End Phase: Mark introduces Ben and Ell to Unmatched.
Having had to cancel recording earlier in the week, Elliot and Ben got together on a Friday evening with Martin "Martyboy" Walters with the plan to discuss our favourite champions and our experiences with Star Wars gaming.
However, beer and Jagermeister were in flow and things get somewhat derailed, especially later on. If you're the sort of person who normally switches off for the End Phase you might want to stick around for this one as we wander back onto Godtear in our inability to remain focused. Also, listen out for some outtakes at the end.
In this episode, Ben and Elliot discuss Lily, get lots of things wrong about the first Fenra teaser, review teh Dark Souls board game and discuss the 5-1-3 drafting format for tournament play.
In this episode, Ben and Elliot are joined by several prominent community members and players highly ranked on Longshanks to discuss their favourite tournament lists and their strengths and weaknesses.
Featuring Dave (Dave M), John (Reamus), Charlie (The OldeCrow), Jeff (Jeff "Gearbox" Mitchell) and Sam (Grumpysarn).
Elliot and Ben and joined in the car by local Godtear convert and tournament newbie, Mark, as they head back to Sheffield for another of Marty's Godtears for Godfears events.
This time we weren't able to record as easily between games, so it's only before tournament chat and then a round up from the three of us on our way home.
Music: https://www.purple-planet.com/
Episode 012 - An Introduction to Tactics in Godtear
24 Sep 2022
02:45:05
In this Episode Ell and Ben are joined by world no.1 Dave Martin to discuss tactics. Aimed at players just starting to explore the depths of Godtear, this episode looks at some of the different decision points in the game and the tactical choices you can make during a game.
Episode Breakdown Plot Phase: Club night games with new players, tournament news and who goes first?
Clash Phase: Main topic discussion has Ben, Elliot and Dave talking tactics, from deployment, though whether to lose turn 1 and whether to go first or second, to placing objective hexes and adapting to losing a turn.
During this episode of the Banner Bearers podcast, Elliot and Ben put together their guide for new players, including what to buy, what scenarios to play first, where to find the online communities and resources, and how to get your self some more games.
Note: to make the episode new-player-friendly we also mess around with the normal episode order.
Episode Breakdown Clash Phase: Main topic discussion has Ben and Elliot discuss where to go next in Godtear if you've just got started - from just after your first demo to a few games in, all the tips and tricks you need to ease yourself in to this amazing game.
Plot Phase: Club night games, Lily and Campaign packs, and getting your head around followers.
During this episode of the Banner Bearers podcast, Elliot and Ben are joined by Godtear lead developer, Steve Margetson and they discuss Lily, Ben's bottom-tier list, the tournament reroll and have an extended chat with Steve about the design process for champions.
Episode Breakdown Plot Phase: Rapid Fire for Steve, Ben's bottom-tier list, Lily discussion, tournament reroll.
Clash Phase: Main topic discussion is Steve telling us all about champion design.
End Phase: Steve sells us on Summoner Wars from Plaid Hat Games.
Ben and Elliot are discuss some playtesting of the work from the Battlefield Brewers project and Elliot gives us a masterclass on how to (competitively!) play Morrigan. They also discuss the multiple-nerd-media phenomenon that s Fallout.
Show Breakdown: Plot Phase: Playtesting the Battlefield Brewers' Hill Giant rules and reminders about our tournament The Banner Bearers' Big Bash (22nd and 23rd June) and a Morrigan-themed rules clarification. Clash Phase: Masterclass on Morrigan End Phase: Ben and Elliot talks all tings Fallout
During this episode of the Banner Bearers podcast, Elliot and Ben are discussing the aftermath of the Creator Clash, Elliot's new tournament list and the hobby side of Godtear.
I'll Kill You All Episode 004 - Godtears for Godfears 3
12 Jun 2022
01:01:43
During this special tournament diary episode of the Banner Bearers podcast, Ben and Elliot go to Sheffield for Godtears for Godfears 3 and chat about their games with their opponents and with the tournament organiser, Martin.
Episode Breakdown In the car Game 1 &2 (Ben & Ell chat with Dave Martin, Matt Walker & Martin Walters) Back in the car (Game 3 and round up)
Music: https://www.purple-planet.com
Episode 008 - Talking Creator Clash with Blackjack Legacy
17 May 2022
01:30:23
During this episode of the Banner Bearers podcast, Elliot and Ben are joined by Andy from Blackjack Legacy to discuss the upcoming Creator Clash where a bunch of content creators are getting together for a Godtear tournament organised by SFG.
Episode Breakdown Plot Phase: Rapid Fire with Andy, followed by an exploration of Andy's review process, followed some tournament news and a look into Jaak now that his cards are out in the wild.
Clash Phase: Main topic discussion is all about the creator clash.
End Phase: Andy tells us about Mantic Games and Firefight in particular.
I'll Kill You All Episode 003 - The God, the Bad and the Rangosh
08 May 2022
01:23:10
During this special tournament diary episode of the Banner Bearers podcast, Ben and Elliot go to Hull for The God, the Bad and the Rangosh and chat about their games with their opponents and with the tournament organiser, Adam.
Episode Breakdown In the car Game 1 (Ben vs Nathan, Ell vs Jordan) Game 2 (Ben vs Ell) Game 3 (Ben vs Andrew G, Ell vs Adam) Game 4 (Ben vs Andrew T, Ell vs Andrew G) Interview with tournament organiser Adam Back in the car (Stay listening to the end for some outtakes)
Music: https://www.purple-planet.com
I'll Kill You All Episode 002 - Godtears for Godfears 2
30 Apr 2022
01:07:08
During this special tournament diary episode of the Banner Bearers podcast, Ben and Elliot go to Sheffield for Godtears for Godfears 2 and chat about their games with their opponents and with the tournament organiser, Martin.
Episode Breakdown In the car Game 1 (Ben vs Matt Walker, Ell vs Neil McWilliam) Game 2 (Ben vs Neil McWilliam, Ell vs Mark Peyton) Game 3 (Ben vs Mark Peyton, Ell vs Andy McLelland) Interview with tournament organiser Martin Walters Back in the car
Music: https://www.purple-planet.com
Episode 007 - Introducing New Players
03 Apr 2022
02:22:50
During this episode of the Banner Bearers podcast, Elliot and Ben are joined by Sheffield dynamic duo, Martin Walters and Brucey Gillott to discuss running demo games and introducing new players to Godtear.
Episode Breakdown Plot Phase: Rapid Fire with Martin and Brucey, followed by an exploration of a recent demo game Martin ran, then into the news round-up, with a look at Jaak and Lily.
Clash Phase: Main topic discussion as we hear Martin's sage advice on how to demo Godtear effectively and get the new player's POV from Brucey.
End Phase: Martin and Brucey share their love of historical gaming with Ben and Ell.
During this episode of the Banner Bearers podcast, Elliot and Ben talk about their weirdest game ever, go over some tournament news, then get into a solid discussion on making a tier list for Godtear champions.
Episode Breakdown Plot Phase: Godtears for Godfears 1 tourney report, our weirdest game, tournament news round-up, a new champion is spoiled and teh Banner Bearers hit the UK Boardgame Podcast rankings.
Clash Phase: Main topic discussion as we put together a tier list for the different champions in the game (and Ell persuades Ben not to put Jeen into Trash Tier).
End Phase: Ell tells Ben all about GW's Cursed City boardgame.
During this special tournament diary episode of the Banner Bearers podcast, Ben goes to Sheffield for Godtears for Godfears 1 and chats about his games with his opponents and with the tournament organiser, Martin.
Episode Breakdown In the car Game 1 vs Brucey Gillott Game 2 vs Dave Martin Game 3 vs Neil McWilliam Interview with tournament organiser Martin Walters Back in the car
Music: https://www.purple-planet.com
Episode 005 - Scenarios!
20 Feb 2022
02:32:48
During this episode of the Banner Bearers podcast, Elliot and Ben talk about old players getting back into the game, give their hot takes on Skulbreaker, then get into a solid discussion of the scenarios.
Episode Breakdown Plot Phase: Games with returning players and Skullbreaker first experience, Skullbreaker reveal discussion, Shrapnel Shot rules discussion
Clash Phase: Main topic discussion looking at the makeup of and strategies for playing each scenario and which classes and champions favour each mission.
End Phase: Ben and Ell discuss Escape the Dark Castle, a fun little collaborative game with overtones of 80s fantasy gamebooks like Fighting Fantasy.
Music: https://www.purple-planet.com
Episode 004 - Guardian Review
05 Feb 2022
01:49:55
During this episode of the Banner Bearers podcast, Elliot and Ben are joined by special guest Dave Martin to discuss his experiences at the online Borderless Godtear tournament, more news on the new champion from Steamforged, then get into a solid discussion of the Guardian class.
Clash Phase: Main topic discussion reviewing the Guardian class, looking at each champion, their followers and what Guardians bring to your warband.
End Phase: Ben and Ell let Dave tell them all about League of Legends and they discuss why it might have been sited as an inspiration for Godtear.
Music: https://www.purple-planet.com
Episode 022: Raith Marid Masterclass
30 Mar 2024
01:54:08
Ben and Elliot are joined by Melee in the Midlands Champion, Neil "Gonks Games" Sharp to discuss the event and to give us a masterclass on how to play (and defeat) Raith Marid. Neil also introduces us to The Drowned Earth, along with a special scoop on upcoming releases!
Show Breakdown: Plot Phase: Melee in the Midlands, details about our tournament The Banner Bearers' Big Bash (22nd and 23rd June) and some Raith Marid themed rules clarifications. Clash Phase: Masterclass on Raith Marid End Phase: Neil introduces Ben and Elliot to The Drowned Earth
During this episode of the Banner Bearers podcast, Elliot and Ben discuss Ben's latest stupid list and the new champion spoiler from Steamforged, then get into a solid discussion of the Slayer class, alongside special guest Sam Hill.
Clash Phase: Main topic discussion, featuring Sam Hill reviewing the Slayer class, looking at each champion, their followers and what Slayers bring to your warband.
End Phase: Ben and Ell let Sam lead them on this episode's tangent, looking at Monsterpocalypse
Music: https://www.purple-planet.com
Episode 002-Shaper Review
28 Dec 2021
01:45:46
During this episode of the Banner Bearers podcast, Elliot and Ben discuss Ben's recent foray into Team Green, then get into a solid discussion of the Maelstrom class.
Episode Breakdown Plot Phase: Team Green battle report, upcoming tournament news and other community highlights, placing objective hexes rules discussion
Clash Phase: Main topic discussion reviewing the Shaper class, looking at each champion, their followers and what Shapers bring to your warband.
End Phase: Ben and Ell's tangent this week looks at the Arkham Horror card game
Music: https://www.purple-planet.com
Episode 001 - Maelstrom Review
18 Dec 2021
01:53:47
During this first Episode of the Banner Bearers podcast, Elliot and Ben introduce themselves and the podcast format, then get into a solid discussion of the Maelstrom class.
Episode Breakdown Plot Phase: For the Love of God Tear event report, upcoming tournament news, Fly rules discussion
Clash Phase: Main topic discussion reviewing the Maelstrom class, looking at each champion, their followers and what Maelstroms bring to your warband.
End Phase: Ben and Ell take a tangent from Godtear to chat about the Dune RPG they have been playing recently
Music: https://www.purple-planet.com
Battlefield Brewers Episode 01 - Beginnings
11 Feb 2024
01:12:09
Welcome to a new mini-series of episodes: the Battlefield Brewers. Ben is joined by community members The Olde Crow and Ekun to discuss a champion design project based on the Local Legends packs made by Steamforged Games. The discussion takes an unexpected turn as they discuss whether to add a fifth class to the game.
Ben and Elliot discuss how to make a team of champions that synergise and work well together, and cover each others weaknesses.
Show Breakdown: Plot Phase: A game against an old friend, bitty news (including a shout out for more votes on the scenario comp!) and an interesting rules query Clash Phase: Picking a team that works End Phase: Ell introduces Ben to Battletech
Ben and Elliot are joined by the organiser of the Banner Bearer's Big Battle Bash, Dan Kenyon, and the champion form the event, Mark Lloyd, to discuss the event and launch a scenario design competition.
Show Breakdown: Plot Phase: The Banner Bearer's Big Battle Bash Clash Phase: Scenario design competition End Phase: Ben talks about his new kickstarter deliver, Earthborne Rangers