Banner Bearers Elliot Coulbeck and Ben Redmond
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A podcast discussing the tabletop miniatures boardgame, Godtear, by Steamforged games
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Episode 022: Raith Marid Masterclass
Ben and Elliot are joined by Melee in the Midlands Champion, Neil "Gonks Games" Sharp to discuss the event and to give us a masterclass on how to play (and defeat) Raith Marid. Neil also introduces us to The Drowned Earth, along with a special scoop on upcoming releases!
Show Breakdown:
Plot Phase: Melee in the Midlands, details about our tournament The Banner Bearers' Big Bash (22nd and 23rd June) and some Raith Marid themed rules clarifications.
Clash Phase: Masterclass on Raith Marid
End Phase: Neil introduces Ben and Elliot to The Drowned Earth
Links:
Banner Bearers' Big Bash tournament sign-ups:
- 22nd June: New Frontiers (Godtear with competition-winner scenarios)
- 22nd June: Champions' League (Guild Ball)
- 23rd June: Top Tear (Godtear standard tournament)
The Drowned Earth: https://thedrownedearth.com/
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Battlefield Brewers Episode 01 - Beginnings
Welcome to a new mini-series of episodes: the Battlefield Brewers. Ben is joined by community members The Olde Crow and Ekun to discuss a champion design project based on the Local Legends packs made by Steamforged Games. The discussion takes an unexpected turn as they discuss whether to add a fifth class to the game.
Links:
Local Legends: https://steamforged.com/en-gb/pages/epic-encounters-local-legends
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Episode 020c Scenario Competition Winners
Another shorter episode this time, as Ben and Elliot reveal the winners of their scenario design competition.
Ben also discusses the champion design team he is looking to set up on the Godtear Discord Homebrew channel.
Winners:
Overall: Plenty (Diced Ham) and Trade (Ben)
Scenario Rules: Betrayal (Mark Lloyd)
Theme: Light (Little Ghost)
Map: Pincer (Reamus)
Links:
Scenario Competition Entries Document: Download here
Godtear Discord: https://discord.gg/ZhS3VxaV9C
Drumroll SFX: Spanac
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Episode 021 - Team Dynamics
Ben and Elliot discuss how to make a team of champions that synergise and work well together, and cover each others weaknesses.
Show Breakdown:
Plot Phase: A game against an old friend, bitty news (including a shout out for more votes on the scenario comp!) and an interesting rules query
Clash Phase: Picking a team that works
End Phase: Ell introduces Ben to Battletech
Links:
Competition voting: https://forms.gle/1L9eZGst3WaC7nZEA
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Episode 020b - Scenario Competition Voting
A shorter than usual episode this time, as Ben and Elliot discuss the next stage of their scenario design competition.
Please vote and give us feedback on whether you want to see more competitions like this.
Links:
Scenario Competition Entries Document: Download here
Voting form: Vote here
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Episode 020 - Competition Entries
A shorter than usual episode this time, as Ben and Elliot discuss the entries to their scenario design competition.
Links:
Scenario Competition Entries Document: Download here
Music: purple-planet.com