The Wargames Orchard

Old World News... Finally

It's finally happened! We finally have a reason to talk about Warhammer: The Old World again! Armed with the latest information, our host discuss and debate the future of TOW, how much we can trust what Games Workshop is saying, and what is going on with the glacial pace of information being shared. With special guest: Grumpy Nathan! (He's a lot like regular Nathan but really fed up with the pace of news) Join us for a lively look at all the new developments for everyone's favourite game that might even exist someday!  

The Big Boys of Warhammer

Welcome to an exclusive club that caters to a very particular audience. You won't find any 25's here, no cavalry, and don't even think about trying to sneak round the back; the bouncer's a Doombull. This is the 40mm Club! Where the big boys of Warhammer come to play. Here you'll find Ogres, Minotaur, Kroxigor and so much more. This week we explore and judge monstrous infantry throughout the 4th-8th editions of Fantasy, and celebrate the Large and in charge! 

One person's trash is another person's 125 point magic sword

There sure are a lot of magic items floating around the Warhammer World; every Goblin hero seems to have a Crown of Command, and I don't remember the last Vampire I saw without a Carstein Ring. Who doesn't have a Flail of Skulls somewhere in their attic?

In this episode our hosts dive into the Magic Supplement of 5th Edition Fantasy and wax nostalgic on the legendary (and not so legendary) items of the Herohammer era. Then we test our knowledge of which items belong to which special characters in a new game we call "Who wore it best?". 

Let's Build a Chaos Champion

Psst, hey you! Yeah you! Want to be a champion of the Dark Gods? Sure you do! We can help you out, you'll just need a couple books, a 1000 sided die, and real open mind regarding what constitutes a "Gift".

There's many ways to build a servant of the Chaos Gods, but only one is truly random, truly chaotic, and truly weird. The 3rd Edition Realm of Chaos supplements allow us to create Chaos Champions beyond the scope of mortal imagination (and most natural laws). Join us as we craft a deeply strange Chaos Champion and their followers in this vacation edition of the show!

How many legs does your Dwarf have?

What do you get when you cross a stubborn Dwarf with a raging bull? You get this week's episode on the Bull Centaurs of the Chaos Dwarfs! Starting way back in 3rd Edition where they were actually Boar Centaurs, then moving through the big hat 4th Edition era, dipping our hooves in 6th, finally getting bigger and badder for 8th! It's a retrospective that charts the evolution of not only the Bull Centaurs but the Chaos Dwarfs themselves; it'll have you seeing a whole lot of red! 

One Book Wonders

During it's long lifetime Warhammer Fantasy saw hundreds of units created for it's many factions. Some of those units would last for decades and see evolving model lines that reflected each era of their existence. We are not talking about them...

This week focuses on the one-and-done! Those units that burned brightly and briefly; and most importantly only appeared in one army book! We're going through from 4th-8th Edition and picking the units we would like to have seen rules and models for in later (and sometimes earlier!) editions. Join us for a lively look at those poor regiments, unlucky characters, and miserable monsters that make up the One Book Wonders!   

Wild Wacky Winds of Magic

The Warhammer World is steeped in wild magics. Those with the gift or skill to harness its power can rain down destruction on their enemies. Assuming of course they haven't run out of power dice or cards...

The casting of spells in Warhammer Fantasy has changed significantly over the years. Join us for a look at the Magic phases from 4th-8th Edition as we compare, contrast, and share some magical memories. From Magic Decks to Miscasts, this episode's a real Total Power Trip!

Keep an Eye of Terror on it

In the summer of 2003 the dread forces of Abaddon the Despoiler launched the greatest attack on the Imperium since the Horus Heresy. Too bad it got erased from history... Join us for a retrospective on the incredible Eye of Terror summer campaign! Whilst Games Workshop may have ignored and retconned the results, the armies units and themes introduced in this short lived supplement have left and indelible mark on Warhammer 40k that continues on to the modern era. Before the Cicatrix Maledictum, The Fall of Cadia, and the Gathering Storm, there was only one galaxy shattering event: the Eye of Terror! 

The Faerie & The Stag

Deep in the heart of an enchanted wood, beyond the cares and concerns of the mortal world, dwelt the Faerie Queen and her Stag King. Ariel & Orion maybe the closest thing to a fairy tale in the Warhammer world, but they are anything but harmless. From the brutality of the Wild Hunt to Ariel's world spanning wrath, The evolving story of the King and Queen in the Wood is one of violence and drama on a godly scale. Join us for a retrospective on the Old World's greatest power couple, as we examine the history of these demi-gods on and off the tabletop. 

Scheming and Theming

Would you like an army of Snotlings? How about a throng of Slayers? Way too many Cannons? All this could be yours in the early days of Warhammer Fantasy 6th edition. Journey back with us to the early 2000's, where we'll explore the plethora of incredible alternate lists for your favourite Warhammer factions. It was a time of incredible themed armies where the living marched side by side with the dead, Orcs and Goblins re-enacted Mad Max, and Dark Elves got real friendly with Daemons.