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Episode 247 of The Independent Characters witnesses the return of Josh to the show! We continue to have Campbell from the 40kBadcast as our adopted Podcast Partner while Dan is on Paternity leave! (Congrats Dan by the way!)

In this episode Carl, Campbell, and Josh discuss the benefits and drawbacks of two different styles of lists. On one hand, there are those who never, or rarely change anything in their list. While on the other hand, you have those who enjoy changing up their lists every game.

We will go into the pros and cons of each option, and maybe a few ideas on how you might want to adjust your approach.

And yes, that is still new intro music you are hearing at the beginning of the episode. We are going to stick with it for awhile, at least as long as Campbell is guest starring on the show, and see how you folks adapt to it! Be sure to let us know your feedback!

This episode will drop on November 15th.

Time Stamps:

• 0:00:00 - Show Intro and Elite Choice, Workbench, and Hobby Progress
• 1:05:00 - Fixed Lists and List Fixers
• 2:13:00 - Final Discussion and Show Closing

Relevant Links:

• The Independent Characters Patreon
• Tablewar! - SPONSOR
• Herrick Games & Hobbies - SPONSOR
• The 40k Badcast
• Tablewar Charities
• Goonhammer Trench Crusade Interview
• Hawaii 'War on the Shore' Charity GT 2025
• Games Workshop
• The Black Library

Episode 246 of The Independent Characters brings onto the roster Campbell McLaughlin of The 40k Badcast fame to join us! While his regular Podcast partner Dan takes some much deserved paternity leave, Campbell will be joining The Independent Characters army roster on a regular basis. We couldn't ask for a better partner!

In this episode, Carl and Campbell talk about the ways that Campaigns, in pretty much any system, fail. We discuss what types of speedbumps campaigns often run into, and how those become dead end streets. Then we take a look at what strategies you can apply to ensure that you campaign is a successful one!

Even with some choice edits, this episode rolls in at about two and a half hours. But we think this is a solid topic of discussion and we hope you enjoy listening to it as much as we enjoyed recording it!

And yes, that is new intro music you are hearing at the beginning of the episode. We are going to stick with it for awhile, at least as long as Campbell is guest starring on the show, and see how you folks adapt to it! Be sure to let us know your feedback!

Time Stamps:

• 0:00:00 - Show Intro and Elite Choice, Workbench, and Hobby Progress
• 0:52:15 - Why campaigns fail
• 1:35:00 - Tips to make your campaigns successful
• 2:22:00 - Final Discussion and Show Closing

Relevant Links:

• The Independent Characters Patreon
• Tablewar! - SPONSOR
• Herrick Games & Hobbies - SPONSOR
• The 40k Badcast
• Tablewar Charities
• Hawaii 'War on the Shore' Charity GT 2025
• Games Workshop
• The Black Library

Episode 237 of The Independent Characters has special guest Dan Boyd of the 40k Badcast crew joining us to go into a deep dive about Necromunda House Orlock and exactly why he decided to model for the cover of the House of Iron book.

We spend a lot of time talking about the Maelstrom Mixer 40k narrative event that Carl attended in San Jose, and then launch into a 2+ hour discussion about House Orlock.

Get your combat shotguns ready, as we hope you enjoy Episode 237!

Time Stamps:

• 0:00:00 - Show Intro, Elite Choice, Hobby Progress, and Games Played
• 1:26:30 - Underhive Faction - House Orlock: Part 1
• 2:17:30 - Underhive Faction - House Orlock: Part 2
• 3:00:50 - Final Discussion and Show Closing

Relevant Links:

• The Independent Characters Patreon
• Tablewar! - SPONSOR
• Herrick Games & Hobbies - SPONSOR
• Goonhammer Media Network
• Games Workshop
• The Black Library

Episode 236 of The Independent Characters has us returning to the shelves and storage at the back of the Astronomicon to uncover more Warhammer 40k collectible materials.

In our second go around of Rare Warhammer 40k Materials, Carl and Josh discuss several art books as well as a graphic novel which is set in the Horus Heresy era and completes a story that was left untold! With this episode being heavily art-focused, we would recommend checking out our YouTube Channel and seeing some of the graphics that are displayed in review.

We hope you enjoy Episode 236!

Time Stamps:

• 0:00:00 - Show Intro, Elite Choice, Workbench and Hobby Progress
• 0:44:35 - Rare 40k Materials 2: Part 1
• 1:22:25 - Rare 40k Materials 2: Part 2
• 2:32:20 - Final Discussion and Show Closing

Relevant Links:

• The Independent Characters Patreon
• Tablewar! - SPONSOR
• Herrick Games & Hobbies - SPONSOR
• Games Workshop
• The Black Library

Episode 235 of The Independent Characters takes us, primarily, on a review and recounting of Adepticon from Josh and Jody's point of view. Originally we had expected to include a bunch of information about the various game stores and events Carl went to when on vacation in Australia, but things didn't quite work out as planned on that front.

If you ARE interested in the Australia Trip, Carl will discuss that as bonus content for our Patreon members of all levels.

However, Josh and Jody go into detail about Adepticon, what events they attended and provide some advice for those going in a long discussion. We hope you enjoy!

Time Stamps:

• 0:00:00 - Show Intro and Elite Choice
• 0:19:35 - Workbench and Hobby Progress
• 1:05:35 - Games Played and Adepticon
• 2:25:00 - Final Discussion and Show Closing

Relevant Links:

• The Independent Characters Patreon
• Tablewar! - SPONSOR
• Herrick Games & Hobbies - SPONSOR
• Chris Will (Nahumck) Therapy Website
• Games Workshop
• The Black Library

Episode 234 of The Independent Characters has us taking a close look at the Sociology of Warhammer 40K Gaming Groups. We will delve into the various social dynamics within Warhammer 40,000 gaming groups such as clubs, friend groups, tournament scenes, conventions, etc. We discuss how these microcosms build camaraderie, negotiate conflicts, and create inclusive spaces for diverse players.

We hope you enjoy the show!

Time Stamps:

• 0:00:00 - Show Intro, Elite Choice
• 0:12:30 - Workbench, and Hobby Progress
• 1:15:50 - Unity in the Grimdark Future: Part 1
• 2:15:30 - Unity in the Grimdark Future: Part 2
• 2:49:10 - Final Thoughts and show closing

Relevant Links:

• The Independent Characters Patreon
• Tablewar! - SPONSOR
• Herrick Games & Hobbies - SPONSOR
• Games Workshop
• The Black Library

Episode 233 of The Independent Characters takes an in depth look at the psychology behind collecting Warhammer 40k. We are going to explore the benefits and pitfalls of the hobby and take a look at some strategies for not increasing your "closet of opportunity"... unless that makes you happy! To help us with this we are joined for an interview with Christopher Will, a psychologist operating out of Southern California.

We didn't realize how long this episode had gotten as we explored this topic - so strap yourselves in for a pretty lengthy 3 hours of awesomeness!

Time Stamps:

• 0:00:00 - Show Intro, Elite Choice, Workbench, and Hobby Progress
• 0:49:50 - The Psychology of Collecting Warhammer 40k: Part 1
• 1:34:00 - The Psychology of Collecting Warhammer 40k: Part 2
• 2:16:30 - Interview with Christopher Will
• 2:56:40 - Final Thoughts and show closing

Relevant Links:

• The Independent Characters Patreon
• Tablewar! - SPONSOR
• Herrick Games & Hobbies - SPONSOR
• Chris Will (Nahumck) Therapy Website
• Games Workshop
• The Black Library

In Episode 232 we are joined by not one, but two, distinguished guests! Distinguished may be pushing it, but we are joined by Campbel McLaughlin and Dan Boyd of the 40k Badcast! Two of our favorite people in 40k provide us with a ton of great discussion around various topics that are floating around the Warhammer universe at this time in an episode we are calling The Warrior Lodge - Collab Edition!

We hope you enjoy Episode 232 as much as we did recording it!

Time Stamps:

• 0:00:00 - Show Intro and Elite Choice
• 0:13:25 - Workbench and Hobby Progress
• 1:05:00 - Legions Imerialis: History of the game
• 1:37:00 - Legions Imerialis: New Rules, New Fun
• 2:26:55 - Final Thoughts and show closing

Relevant Links:

• The Independent Characters Patreon
• Tablewar! - SPONSOR
• Herrick Games & Hobbies - SPONSOR
• The 40k Badcast
• Games Workshop
• The Black Library
• Brushstroke Painting Guide on applying transfers

In Episode 231 we are going to take a look at the history of Legions Imperialis. We talk about where it came from, what roles in filled in the past, and what role it fills now.

We hope you enjoy Episode 231 as much as we enjoy Legions Imperialis!

Time Stamps:

• 0:00:00 - Show Intro and Elite Choice
• 0:13:25 - Workbench and Hobby Progress
• 1:05:00 - Legions Imerialis: History of the game
• 1:37:00 - Legions Imerialis: New Rules, New Fun
• 2:26:55 - Final Thoughts and show closing

Relevant Links:

• The Independent Characters Patreon
• Tablewar! - SPONSOR
• Herrick Games & Hobbies - SPONSOR
• Grimdark Terrain
• Games Workshop
• The Black Library

Episode 230 of The Independent Characters has us return for an update to our Show of Force for the new Space Marines and Tyranid Codexes! Be warned that Show of Force episodes tend to be damaging to people's wallets.

We have two great guests join us as well to talk about each of the armies from a competetive perspective (which is not really our expertise!) and they do a fantastic job of educating us.

We hope you enjoy our first episode of 2024!

Time Stamps:

• 0:00:00 - Show Intro and Host Introduction
• 0:11:00 - Workbench and Hobby Progress
• 0:42:10 - Show of Force: 10th Ed Space Marines
• 1:37:45 - Show of Force: 10th Ed Tyranids
• 2:23:45 - Final Thoughts and show closing

Relevant Links:

• Tablewar! - SPONSOR
• Herrick Games & Hobbies - SPONSOR
• Forge World
• Games Workshop
• The Black Library