The Wargames Orchard

It's the Orchard year in review! Nathan & Scott take a look at the weirdness of 2020 and talk about the hobby, what they're thankful for, and what this next year might bring. They finish things off with a brand new game: Warhammer Characters Described Badly! Can you sift through the unconventional (some might say terrible) descriptions to uncover the identities of classic Warhammer Characters?

It's the Wargames Orchard holiday special. Join us round the fire for two great Felix and Gotrek stories! The Warhammer world's most dynamic duo, in tales of action and suspense, with a sprinkle of comedy! 

With special guests: Mannfred Von Carstien, and Karl Franz! 

It's a deep dive on the grimdark side on this episode of the Orchard! Nathan and Scott explore the history of the Blood Angels Death company from 2nd Edition all the way to 9th. On their journey they stop in with a few legends of the chapter and discuss some of the strangest army building rules that have ever graced Warhammer 40k.

With Special Guests: Captain Tycho, Mephiston, Moriar, and Astorath the Grim! 

We tunnel into the depths of Skaven history to shine a light on the shadowy Assassins of Clan Eshin! A lore and in game examination of these sneaky killers from 2nd to 7th edition Warhammer Fantasy. Just be careful listening to this episode, otherwise you might not hear the quiet footfalls behind you...  

With Special Guest: Deathmaster Snitch!

The second part of our starter box breakdown! This time it's all Fantasy all the time, as Nathan and Scott take a trip through the history of Warhammer Fantasy to figure out which starter set was the best. Join us for a nostalgia filled exploration of the big bright boxes that introduced so many to the Warhammer World. Our journey starts in the mists of 1992 and 4th Edition and continues up to 8th Edition in 2010.

You can find part one, the 40k starter box breakdown here:  

https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/xc53e5/WargamesOrchard11.mp3

There sure have been a lot of starter sets for Warhammer. Both 40k and Fantasy are littered with products designed to get you into the game, but which one of these starter boxes are the best? Nathan and Scott breakdown every Warhammer starter box from 1992 to 2020 in this two part special. All to try and answer one simple question: Who's king amongst the boxes? 

Part one unboxes the boxes of Warhammer 40k!

In this episode we travel to The Impossible Fortress to uncover the history of Tzeentch's favorite servants, the Lords of Change! A lore and rules dive from 4th to 8th edition. Learn about that time when Lords of Change didn't come with any magical powers; and why it's not a good idea to agree when Tzeentch offers to give you a very close look at the well of eternity.

With special guests: Kairos Fateweaver and Amon 'ChaKai

Join us as we explore the life and times of Heinrich Kemmler. Heinrich's lore rises from the early years of Warhammer all the way to the opening act of the End Times. Our journey take us from the 2nd edition Terror of the Lichemaster way back in 1986, through his heyday in 4th edition, his decline in 5th, and his return to the table in 8th. 

With special guest: Mikeal Jacsen!

   

Did you ever hear the tragedy of Lord Zhul The Wise? It's not a story the Skinks would tell you.

On this very special episode we take a look at the Slann Mage Priests, masters of magic in the Warhammer world. A deep dive into the Lore and Rules of these bloated beauties from their introduction in 5th to the last Lizardmen book in 8th. With Special Guests Lord Kroak and Mazdamundi!

In 1998 Games Workshop released Champions of Chaos. A supplement for Warhammer Fantasy that detailed the greatest warriors of the dark gods. A short two years later the book would be invalidated and most of the Champions would never receive rules or models again. In this episode we take a look at these forgotten warriors, some of the most interesting characters to ever roam the northern wastes.