Forces of Fantasy

Gertjan van Heugten

A podcast about all things Warhammer Fantasy and then some. read less
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Episodes

31 - Double, double, toil and trouble
Apr 5 2024
31 - Double, double, toil and trouble
++Enter host++ List’ners far and wide, lend me thine ear, For ‘tis a sorry tale that you will hear. Of treachery, prophecy, monsters and booze, And of conspirators that cannot rhyme even if they tried really hard and were all helping each other. ++Exit host++   That’s right, it’s time for the Tragedy of McDeath! Enjoy this gripping tale, played out in no less than five scenarios, as well as of course your regular news and hobby updates.   Links to the articles discussed: O&G pre-orders: https://www.warhammer-community.com/2024/03/23/saturday-pre-orders-orcs-and-goblins-lay-waste-to-the-old-world/ O&G Made to Order: https://www.warhammer-community.com/2024/03/20/old-world-almanack-orc-and-goblin-classics-return-to-made-to-order/ Painting Orcs: https://www.warhammer-community.com/2024/03/22/old-world-almanack-painting-orcs-in-the-world-of-legend/ Chaos Lord on beasty: https://www.warhammer-community.com/2024/03/21/adepticon-preview-the-spear-of-the-everchosen-heralds-the-final-chapter-of-the-dawnbringers-series/ Warcry warbands: https://www.warhammer-community.com/2024/03/21/adepticon-preview-zealots-and-butchers-clash-in-the-frozen-gullet-of-wintermaw/ Dwarfs preview: https://www.warhammer-community.com/2024/03/21/adepticon-preview-the-dwarfen-mountain-holds/ Disappearing units: https://www.warhammer-community.com/2024/04/04/whats-leaving-the-warhammer-age-of-sigmar-range/   And of course the dramatization of McDeath by the Master Tavern Keeper: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-f0GJX7XSbE&list=PL_tKBj2aNyotrJwQW3mYrOyJUCXSnv2-9&ab_channel=J%E2%80%A2U%E2%80%A2G%E2%80%A2S%E2%80%A2Japan%E2%80%99sUnitedGamingSociety   #warhammer #warhammertheoldworld #gamesworkshop #warhammerfantasy #oldhammer   !! Warfactor affiliate link: https://warfactor.eu/?wpam_id=15 !!     Want to get in touch? Here's a bunch of links. www.forcesoffantasy.com https://forcesoffantasy.podbean.com/ E: forcesoffantasy [at] gmail [dot] com Subscribe to the YouTube channel https://www.youtube.com/@forcesoffantasy. Come check out the Forces of Fantasy Facebook community at https://www.facebook.com/groups/forcesoffantasypodcast, follow https://www.facebook.com/forcesoffantasy for all the latest news and join the Forces of Fantasy Patreon for exclusive bonus content at https://www.patreon.com/forcesoffantasy.
30 - Skaven sneak into Second Edition
Feb 6 2024
30 - Skaven sneak into Second Edition
For this episode we take a look at the third Citadel Journal (Spring '86). Turns out, there's a LOT to unpack. Not only do we get background and rules for some of the catalog miniatures, we also get an entire new faction, the Skaven, with full rules and lore. And as if that's not enough, the Terror of the Lichemaster continues with a three-way battle over the famous monastery of La Maisontaal. Get ready for the Forces of Fantasy's longest episode to date.   Links to the articles discussed:   Made to Order (sorry, too late): https://www.warhammer-community.com/2024/01/27/saturday-pre-orders-made-to-order-in-the-world-of-legend/ TOW Legacy Factions pdfs: https://www.warhammer-community.com/2024/01/22/old-world-almanack-download-the-legacy-pdfs-here/ Citadel Journal Spring '86 on Stuff of Legends: http://www.solegends.com/citcat198603cja/index.htm   #warhammer #warhammertheoldworld #gamesworkshop #warhammerfantasy #oldhammer     Want to get in touch? Here's a bunch of links. www.forcesoffantasy.com https://forcesoffantasy.podbean.com/ E: forcesoffantasy [at] gmail [dot] com Subscribe to the YouTube channel https://www.youtube.com/@forcesoffantasy. Come check out the Forces of Fantasy Facebook community at https://www.facebook.com/groups/forcesoffantasypodcast, follow https://www.facebook.com/forcesoffantasy for all the latest news and join the Forces of Fantasy Patreon for exclusive bonus content at https://www.patreon.com/forcesoffantasy.
29 - Terror of the Lichemaster
Jan 12 2024
29 - Terror of the Lichemaster
Visit Frugelhofen, they said. See the lovely mountain, they said. Walk over to the Bogels' dairy farm, they said. Wonder at the diligent Dwarf miners, they said. Get attacked by a horde of zombies and skeletons (flaming heads optional), that they didn't say. Nor that there is a very real chance of being killed so some run-down Necromancer named Kemmler can live for another day - or worse, that your life gets converted into a magic point for said Necro. Oh well, better get a sword and hide behind that halfling with the cooking pot on his head...   Links to the articles: RIP Bryan Ansell: https://awesomeliesblog.wordpress.com/2024/01/01/in-memoriam-bryan-ansell/ Old World discussion videos: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4mIpkrxFRCQ&ab_channel=ForcesofFantasy and https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rs0AqOFPmjM&ab_channel=ForcesofFantasy. Mordheim Batrep: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rpPA2fPMZzE&ab_channel=ForcesofFantasy Special Characters Speculations: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2A8Qhh8pe9M&ab_channel=ForcesofFantasy  Terror of the Lichemaster on Awesome Lies: https://awesomeliesblog.wordpress.com/2020/05/17/the-wfrp-story-xxx-lichemaster/  Terror of the Lichemaster miniatures: https://www.miniatures-workshop.com/lostminiswiki/index.php?title=Terror_Of_The_Lichemaster   #warhammer #warhammertheoldworld #gamesworkshop #warhammerfantasy #oldhammer   Want to get in touch? Here's a bunch of links. www.forcesoffantasy.com https://forcesoffantasy.podbean.com/ E: forcesoffantasy [at] gmail [dot] com Subscribe to the YouTube channel https://www.youtube.com/@forcesoffantasy. Come check out the Forces of Fantasy Facebook community at https://www.facebook.com/groups/forcesoffantasypodcast, follow https://www.facebook.com/forcesoffantasy for all the latest news and join the Forces of Fantasy Patreon for exclusive bonus content at https://www.patreon.com/forcesoffantasy.
27 - Malal hii, Malal huu, Malal hoo, Malal haa
Dec 14 2023
27 - Malal hii, Malal huu, Malal hoo, Malal haa
Did you sing the episode title? If so, I won't apologize for that earworm. It fits with the theme of Chaos that we see coming up more and more in GW publications as time progresses. This episode, we're taking a look at the Third Citadel Compendium  However, where Chaos is on the rise, content is slacking. The first two iterations also gave us a lot of gaming articles, this one is mostly about modelling, painting and the catalogue pages. Still, plenty of stuff to go on. And of course a brand new comic strip featuring Kaleb Daark, a hero of the Chaos god Malal. What, never heard of him? Well, can't blame you. There's a reason, as you will hear.   Links to the articles discussed:   Lords of the Lance book preview: https://www.fnac.com/livre-numerique/a19279544/Graham-McNeill-Lords-Of-The-Lance Old World Almanack Grail Knights: https://www.warhammer-community.com/2023/12/11/old-world-almanack-living-saints-and-special-rules/ (and of course my YT review: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vkwXynZavno). Third Citadel Compendium on Stuff of Legends: http://solegends.com/citcat1985comp3/index.htm Kaleb Daark: https://warhammerfantasy.fandom.com/wiki/Kaleb_Daark Malal: https://warhammerfantasy.fandom.com/wiki/Malal     #warhammer #warhammertheoldworld #gamesworkshop #warhammerfantasy #oldhammer     Want to get in touch? Here's a bunch of links. www.forcesoffantasy.com https://forcesoffantasy.podbean.com/ E: forcesoffantasy [at] gmail [dot] com Subscribe to the YouTube channel https://www.youtube.com/@forcesoffantasy. Come check out the Forces of Fantasy Facebook community at https://www.facebook.com/groups/forcesoffantasypodcast, follow https://www.facebook.com/forcesoffantasy for all the latest news and join the Forces of Fantasy Patreon for exclusive bonus content at https://www.patreon.com/forcesoffantasy.
26 - Blood on the Streets!
Dec 7 2023
26 - Blood on the Streets!
It must be one of the most misnamed Warhammer materials: Blood on the Streets. Don't get me wrong, the pack is absolutely awesome with 12 cardboard buildings and a 22-page booklet that gives you the background for three adjacent villages in a forgotten corner of the Empire. But as to the title, there's no blood (because it doesn't contain scenarios) and there are no streets (only buildings). That said, let's have some fun exploring the Riding and its varied inhabitants and strange customs. Anyone fancy another frog? (Don't worry, that question will make sense eventually). #warhammer #warhammertheoldworld #gamesworkshop #warhammerfantasy #oldhammer Links to the articles mentioned: Old World Almanack on Magic: https://www.warhammer-community.com/2023/12/04/old-world-almanack-how-magic-brings-a-sparkle-to-the-battlefield/ (and YouTube review of it here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jr_bYwid3xQ). Blood on the Streets advert in WD 70: https://i0.wp.com/ifelix.net/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/bloodonthestreets.png?ssl=1 Blood on the Streets miniatures: http://www.solegends.com/citscenarios/bloodonthestreets-01.jpg  The Riding booklet in glorious low res jpgs: https://level2-wardy-la.blogspot.com/2012/10/blood-on-streets-riding.html    Want to get in touch? Here's a bunch of links. www.forcesoffantasy.com https://forcesoffantasy.podbean.com/ E: forcesoffantasy [at] gmail [dot] com Subscribe to the YouTube channel https://www.youtube.com/@forcesoffantasy. Come check out the Forces of Fantasy Facebook community at https://www.facebook.com/groups/forcesoffantasypodcast, follow https://www.facebook.com/forcesoffantasy for all the latest news and join the Forces of Fantasy Patreon for exclusive bonus content at https://www.patreon.com/forcesoffantasy.
25 - Journaling time
Nov 30 2023
25 - Journaling time
Remember that quarterly publication known as the Citadel Journal? Yeah, neither does GW. But they had such high hopes. Even in this Second Citadel Journal, released half a year after the first, they still want to go quarterly. Oh well, I guess we'll just have to be glad with what we did get. A new scenario, modelling and painting tips, behind the scenes glimpses, more Regiments of Renown and of course lots and lots of British humour. Not bad, for a not-quite-quarterly publication.   Links to the articles and other stuff discussed: Warhammer: the Old World rules update for morale and psychology: https://www.warhammer-community.com/2023/11/27/old-world-almanack-get-in-the-right-headspace-for-morale-and-psychology/ (and here's my video review: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3wnW2jEV-h8&ab_channel=ForcesofFantasy) Rambling Longbeard's Skaven article: https://medium.com/@eric.seri/skaven-troops-warhammer-unit-chronicles-757a2f46e2a5 First Quest AD&D album: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b9sfnTGm5a8&list=PLQvpV19JTqp6DHw_zhVBeFn9f5Pw1xf-3&index=1&ab_channel=AlanPeschke Second Citadel Journal on Stuff of Legends: http://solegends.com/citcat198509cjb/index.htm     #warhammer #warhammertheoldworld #gamesworkshop #warhammerfantasy #oldhammer     Want to get in touch? Here's a bunch of links. www.forcesoffantasy.com https://forcesoffantasy.podbean.com/ E: forcesoffantasy [at] gmail [dot] com Subscribe to the YouTube channel https://www.youtube.com/@forcesoffantasy. Come check out the Forces of Fantasy Facebook community at https://www.facebook.com/groups/forcesoffantasypodcast, follow https://www.facebook.com/forcesoffantasy for all the latest news and join the Forces of Fantasy Patreon for exclusive bonus content at https://www.patreon.com/forcesoffantasy.
24 - Blood Bath at Orc’s Drift
Nov 23 2023
24 - Blood Bath at Orc’s Drift
What do you do when you are a disgraced Orc? Kill the king and take over the land, of course! With the help of your trusty, or rather, untrustworthy, Orc lieutenants. Nothing stands in the way, except some Elves, some Dwarfs, and some Humans. And then some more Elves, Dwarfs and Humans, holed up at a place called Orc's Drift. It's probably going to be a blood bath. But you will prevail! If the other's arrive, eventually. Or your name is not King F'yar! Links to the articles discussed: RIP Colin Dixon: https://medium.com/@eric.seri/colin-dixon-in-memory-of-a-great-sculptor-artist-de7f85f0ffc8 Tomb Kings bone dragon: https://www.warhammer-community.com/2023/11/18/world-championships-preview-awaken-an-ancient-terror-from-beneath-the-sands/ The old article with the weapons preview: https://www.warhammer-community.com/2023/03/13/old-world-development-diary-revealing-the-weapons-of-war/ TOW Combat Phase: https://www.warhammer-community.com/2023/11/20/old-world-almanack-fight-the-good-fight-in-the-combat-phase/ Underworlds Orcs: https://www.warhammer-community.com/2023/11/18/world-championships-preview-claim-heads-with-daggoks-stab-ladz/ Ghoul King/Strigoi Ushoran: https://www.warhammer-community.com/2023/11/18/world-championships-preview-bow-low-for-the-return-of-ushoran/ Ghoul/Strigoi army: https://www.warhammer-community.com/2023/11/18/world-championships-preview-the-chivalrous-armies-of-ushoran/ Middle Earth ghosts and ruins: https://www.warhammer-community.com/2023/11/20/the-armies-of-the-dead-fulfil-their-oath-in-new-translucent-plastic-kits/   #warhammer #warhammertheoldworld #gamesworkshop #warhammerfantasy #oldhammer     Want to get in touch? Here's a bunch of links. www.forcesoffantasy.com https://forcesoffantasy.podbean.com/ E: forcesoffantasy [at] gmail [dot] com Subscribe to the YouTube channel https://www.youtube.com/@forcesoffantasy. Come check out the Forces of Fantasy Facebook community at https://www.facebook.com/groups/forcesoffantasypodcast, follow https://www.facebook.com/forcesoffantasy for all the latest news and join the Forces of Fantasy Patreon for exclusive bonus content at https://www.patreon.com/forcesoffantasy.
23 - Ambushers and Crusaders
Nov 15 2023
23 - Ambushers and Crusaders
Look out! We’re being ambushed! With 2nd edition goodness, that is! This episode is all about a single issue of White Dwarf, no 66 (June 1985) which contains an Open Box review of Warhammer 2nd edition, the rules for fighting ambushers and two new (and related) Regiments of Renown.   Links to the articles discussed: TOW movement phase: https://www.warhammer-community.com/2023/11/06/old-world-almanack-the-movement-phase-introduces-marching-columns/ TOW shooting phase: https://www.warhammer-community.com/2023/11/13/old-world-almanack-darken-the-skies-with-volleys-of-arrows-quarrels-shot-bolts-balls-and-screaming-skulls/ Ghoul Judge: https://www.warhammer-community.com/2023/11/13/court-is-in-session-all-rise-for-the-honourable-grand-justice-gormayne/ Stuff of Legends (https://www.solegends.com) articles: http://www.solegends.com/citads1985a/index.htm   #warhammer #warhammertheoldworld #gamesworkshop #warhammerfantasy #oldhammer     Want to get in touch? Here's a bunch of links. www.forcesoffantasy.com https://forcesoffantasy.podbean.com/ E: forcesoffantasy [at] gmail [dot] com Subscribe to the YouTube channel https://www.youtube.com/@forcesoffantasy. Come check out the Forces of Fantasy Facebook community at https://www.facebook.com/groups/forcesoffantasypodcast, follow https://www.facebook.com/forcesoffantasy for all the latest news and join the Forces of Fantasy Patreon for exclusive bonus content at https://www.patreon.com/forcesoffantasy.
21 - The Magnificent Sev... er... Sven
Oct 26 2023
21 - The Magnificent Sev... er... Sven
What do you get when you combine a tabletop fantasy game with a classic western movie? The Magnificent Sven, of course! This episode we drive our trusty Voltsvagn (not what you think) to Vastervik (not where you think) and help some poor villagers fight off toads - or die trying. We take our time machine back to 1984 for the final time with this look at the The Magnificent Sven scenario that came in the Warhammer second edition box set. And since it's an introductory scenario, you don't really need much. Because nothing says "welcome to Warhammer" quite like needing a dining table fit for an orphanage, multiple friends, lots of time and a few hundred miniatures.  The articles discussed in the news section: https://www.warhammer-community.com/2023/10/23/warhammer-age-of-sigmar-battleforces-four-incredible-boxed-sets-for-the-festive-season/ https://www.warhammer-community.com/2023/10/22/sunday-preview-the-cities-of-sigmar-muster/  Here you can find the full theme song for The Magnificent Seven (well worth a listen!): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8XDB7GMnbUQ&ab_channel=ADProductionsLtd  And here's the movie itself: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1MZY_0tYmrs&ab_channel=StarEntertainmentEnglish   And of course all the usual links: www.forcesoffantasy.com https://forcesoffantasy.podbean.com/ E: forcesoffantasy [at] gmail [dot] com Subscribe to the YouTube channel https://www.youtube.com/@forcesoffantasy. Come check out the Forces of Fantasy Facebook community at https://www.facebook.com/groups/forcesoffantasypodcast, follow https://www.facebook.com/forcesoffantasy for all the latest news and join the Forces of Fantasy Patreon for exclusive bonus content at https://www.patreon.com/forcesoffantasy.