NEA Gamefest 2025
NEA Gamefest 2025 has finally happened and Austin his here this week to discuss with Shane all the events he took part in and what the experience was like this year at its new location. NEA Gamefest is a local tabletop convention hosted in Jonesboro, Arkansas with multiple days of RPGs, board games, and miniature tournaments. What tabletop conversations have you attended? Check out our Discord! https://discord.com/invite/qGVFHmafqp
25 Juli 30min
Warhammer Big Summer Preview 2025
The Big Summer Preview has happened and so much cool stuff was shown off. From Space Marines to Votann and even Chaos Dwarfs (or should we say Duardin?), it's been a blast seeing all the new models. Shane and Austin are here to go over everything unveiled and give you their thoughts on it all. What are you most excited for? Check out our Discord! https://discord.com/invite/qGVFHmafqp
23 Juli 42min
Horus Heresy 3.0: GW Dumbing it Down?
This week Shane and Austin travel to the 30th Millennium to discuss the new edition of The Horus Heresy. Fans of the game are complaining of the dumbing down of the game and the “40kification” of it. We go over some of these grievances and give our thoughts on it. What do you think? Is the new edition for the worse? Check out our Discord! https://discord.com/invite/qGVFHmafqp
18 Juli 47min
When is a Miniature Painting Project Done?
When is your miniature fully painted? This is the question that Shane and Austin discuss on this week’s episode. Is there a set guideline for when to put down your paint brush or is it a bit more subjective than that? We'll go over painting guidelines, personal anecdotes, and just general artistic theory. Let us know below, when are you for sure finished with your projects?
11 Juli 48min
RPG Tavern: Top 3 Worst DM Mistakes
This week on RPG Tavern Shane runs through what he believes are the top 3 worst mistakes you can make as a DM in a campaign.
7 Juli 26min
Did GW Fumble the Summer of Chaos Releases?
This week on 40KFanatics, Shane and Austin take a closer look at Games Workshop’s “Summer of Chaos” and ask: has the 2025 Chaos Legions release lived up to expectations? With a rollout that feels more whelming than world-breaking, they discuss whether the spotlight on Chaos in 40K has been dimmed by competing projects like the launch of Grand Cathay in The Old World and the new 3rd edition of The Horus Heresy. Is GW stretching its release schedule too thin, or is this just a slower burn for the legions of the warp?
4 Juli 44min
Is Warhammer Pay to Win?
In this episode, we dig into one of the biggest questions in the Warhammer community: is 40K pay to win? We look at some recent examples — like Emperor’s Children and their beefy new battleline units, the Leagues of Votann’s wild 9th edition launch, and Grand Cathay’s power-packed debut in Warhammer: The Old World — to break down whether dropping cash equals winning games. Is it just power creep? Is it business as usual? Or is there something more going on? Check out our Discord! https://discord.com/invite/qGVFHmafqp
27 Juni 46min
RPG Tavern: Our Top 3 Starting Tropes
In the very first installment of RPG Tavern, we’re switching gears from grimdark warzones to grimy taverns, jail cells, and royal courtrooms. That’s right — it’s RPG time. In this casual fireside-style chat, we dive into our top 3 favorite RPG starting tropes. From the classic “you all meet in a tavern,” to starting off as prisoners, to being sent on a quest by some royal pain — we’re breaking down why these clichés still work, how to twist them into something fresh, and which ones we secretly love the most. Whether you’re a forever DM or a first-time player, RPG Tavern is open. Check out our Discord! https://discord.com/invite/qGVFHmafqp
23 Juni 23min