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Not Just TacticsReforging the Community: Arcane Precision, Warmachine, and Playing for the Right ReasonsIn this episode, we sit down with Kyle from Arcane Precision, https://more-than-dice.com/arcane-precision, the Warmachine focused podcast dedicated to rebuilding and strengthening the community around the game we love. Kyle shares his journey from early tabletop wargaming through Mark II, III, and into the evolving landscape of Mark IV, and how Arcane Precision grew out of a desire to reconnect players and foster a healthier, more welcoming scene.We dig into accessible entry points like Command Starters, the sweet spot of 30–50 point games, and why Warmachine remains one of the most tactically rew...
2026-02-021h 16Not Just TacticsNJT Concrete Shoes & New Rules: Tournament Tales and Warmachine UpdatesJoin Tony, Chris, and Angus as they recap their latest tournament adventures, celebrate Tommy's best sportsman win and Angus's epic display board, and dive into the brand new Warmachine rules update with their top three and bottom three changes! From discussing their top picks and biggest concerns about the changes, to planning their two-player tournament shenanigans at the upcoming convention, the crew keeps it real about what's working (and what's not) in their favorite tabletop game. Plus: broken egg product reviews, token talk, and why Team NJT Concrete Shoes might be the funniest (and worst) tournament team...
2026-01-261h 13Not Just TacticsTeen Tacticians: Building A Warmachine CommunityWhat happens when two sharp teen players enter a table full of veterans armed with Sorscha tech, Cygnar gunlines, and a stack of house lore? You get a fast, funny, and surprisingly deep look at how new competitors learn, adapt, and fall in love with Warmachine by one painted model and hard lesson at a time.We kick off with honest hobby talk: painting sprints that could churn out a hundred points in days, the pride of showing up with finished models, and the real-world hurdles of priming in cold weather. From there, we dive into...
2026-01-1956 min
Not Just TacticsFrom Lore To Table: Firetongue Warriors And The Bullcroak Way Of WarSend us a textRitual flame meets hard tactics as we unpack the Fire Tongue Warriors and the Bullcroak way of war. We start with the culture that shapes every rule: a creation myth binding sea and sky, canoe-borne battles, and a code that prizes honor, warning, and measured conflict. That lens makes the army click. Fire Guardians become more than stones with a buff aura; they’re the living memory of a village. War dances aren’t just noise; they’re psychological warfare that sets tempo before dice ever roll.From there we move piece...
2026-01-121h 08
Not Just TacticsBeginner-Friendly Warmachine Tournament PlansSend us a textWhat happens when you design a tournament to teach first and stress last? We walk through our blueprint for a welcoming Warmachine event: a 3x3 board, six-inch deployments, 30 points, assassination as the win condition, and no clocks. After rounds of playtesting and terrain tweaks, we landed on a format that respects time without rushing decisions, so newer players can absorb rules, measure cleanly, and still feel the thrill of a decisive assassination run.We also get candid about list building and restraint. Angus flirts with Crucible Guard combos that layer oil...
2026-01-0536 min
Not Just TacticsYear-End Warmachine RoundupSend us a textPlans that started as a simple creative outlet turned into a fast-growing Warmachine community, and we’re taking a breath to recap what worked, what surprised us, and what’s next. We share real wins and fun misfires from past team events, then lay out our Adepticon goals and why you’ll see us roaming in NJT shirts, dice at the ready and schedules packed.We announce a 30-point beginner-friendly tournament at Second City Games in Highland Park with a clean format that mirrors command starter builds. Expect coaching, list help via Lo...
2025-12-291h 24
Not Just TacticsBuilding A Welcoming Wargaming Community From Pensacola To New OrleansSend us a textWant a blueprint for growing a miniatures community that lasts? We sat down with Stephen to trace a path from a 1997 hobby spark to a thriving Gulf Coast Warmachine network that stretches from Pensacola to Mobile, Mississippi, Georgia, and New Orleans. The through-line is simple and powerful: shape events around people, not just pairings. That means charity brawls with heart, narrative arcs that welcome casual players, and store partnerships that prioritize space, schedule, and support.We trade notes on beginner on-ramps that actually work, like choosing starter forces with fewer layered...
2025-12-221h 41
Not Just TacticsFrom Ruins To Werebeasts, How Old Umbrey Rallies Kador’s Wild HeartSend us a textBone charms rattle, crows gather, and an old city wakes. We head into Old Korska to unpack why Old Umbrey feels both feral and frighteningly precise: a subfaction where Zevanna Agha’s legend meets modern rifles, where corpse tokens fuel warbeasts, and where one well-marked prey target disappears under disciplined fire and sudden teeth. If you’ve ever wondered how Baba Yaga energy becomes a tournament plan, this is the map.We start with the fault lines in Kador’s history—Kardovic’s unification, Umbra’s resentment, and the Old Witch’s long game—th...
2025-12-151h 03
Not Just TacticsSteel, Smoke, And Secret KommandosSend us a textA fourth Juggernaut just hit the desk, the kids are calling shots at 50 points, and our paint snow turned pink after varnish… so yes, we’re juggling hobby joy, real problems, and a whole lot of Khador. We kick off with why moving from 30 to 50 points unlocks the real game: more warjacks on the table, deeper synergies, and the tension between assassination lines and objective play. Then we hold court on the dreaded snow-bleed issue, comparing Citadel technicals, pigment reactivation, and Speedpaint 1.0 vs 2.0 to help you protect your bases and your sanity....
2025-12-081h 02
Not Just TacticsFrom Black Thirteenth To Covert Legends: The Story And Strategy Of Allister Caine’s Gun Mage CadreSend us a textA rogue with a badge isn’t supposed to be this effective. We open the case file on Allister Caine and the Hellslinger Starter Cadre. How a rule-breaking gun mage, a rebuilt Black Thirteenth, and a purpose-built warjack named Deuce became Cygnar’s sharpest scalpel on the modern battlefield. From the stolen skyship that saved his daughter to a promotion earned by the spymaster who once hunted him, Caine’s story is messy, human, and surprisingly tactical.We connect the dots from early gun mage education to the Arcane Tempest’s formal tr...
2025-12-0157 min
Not Just TacticsThanksgiving Gratitude And Get That DiscountSend us a textEnjoy A 20% discount on all purchase from:http://www.Torstenandharvestor.comUse Code: notjusttacticsholiday20This code applies to sales thru 11/28-12/1.Some messages can’t wait for Monday. Tony sits down on Thanksgiving to share a sincere thank-you to the listeners who turned a casual creative outlet into a lively tabletop community where families, friends, and new faces feel at home.We talk about why consistency matters during the busiest season of the year and ho...
2025-11-2804 min
Not Just TacticsBig News and Building A Warmachine CommunitySend us a textEnjoy A 20% discount on all purchase from:http://www.Torstenandharvestor.comUse Code: notjusttacticsholiday20This code applies to sales thru 11/28-12/1.A thriving miniatures community doesn’t appear out of thin air instead it’s built by people who share tools, swap armies, teach kids, and keep the table welcoming. That’s the heartbeat of this conversation, where we announce a new partnership with Torsten & Harvester, share listener discount codes, and unpack how a small Indiana group turned...
2025-11-241h 21
Not Just TacticsKeynote Reactions And Kithguard HypeSend us a textA keynote that actually moves the needle deserves more than a hot take, so we sat down and unpacked every change that will shape your next army choice and your next turn. From Kithguard’s midturn ambushes and trapdoor mind games to Crucible Guard’s unshakable status pressure and doubled status damage, there’s real meta movement ahead and a big skill ceiling for players who love sequencing.We also get practical. Physical rulebooks vs app convenience isn’t a meme when you’re on the clock; clear indexing, fast links, and fewer...
2025-11-171h 11
Not Just TacticsHe Brought A Bazooka To A Troll Fight And Still Forgot The ObjectivesSend us a textA chicken jack shouldn’t decide a heavyweight brawl—but today it did, and that surprise set the tone for a fast, funny, and insight-packed round table session. I sit down with Angus and Chris to relive a 50-point Mark IV clash, admit we forgot objectives on a four-by-six battlefield, and extract the real lessons: how the new unit movement reshapes threat ranges, why precise timing turns “safe” distances into traps, and what it takes to keep games welcoming for returning and brand-new players.We zoom out from the table to the scen...
2025-11-101h 23
Not Just TacticsWhat Do Undying Oaths Teach A Living Hobby?Send us a textSouls, maps, and a 2 a.m. finals—this one has it all. We kick off with our leap into Crix for Mark IV and plans for a 2v2 that finally uses full objectives and scenario play, then rewind to a bleary-eyed but uplifting Worlds recap. England’s 5–0 run and Team USA’s podium weren’t just results; they were a reminder that the Warmachine community is buzzing with encouragement, humor, and a fresh willingness to help new players get in the game.From there we get practical. An apology for a potential...
2025-11-0347 min
Not Just TacticsNightmare Empire 101Send us a textThe Nightmare Empire doesn’t want your land. It wants your aftermath. We take you from Toruk’s centuries-long hunt for dragon heartstones to the brutal bargain that delivered Blighterghast’s heartstone and tipped the Dragon War. Along the way, we map how Cryx weaponizes time, turns necrotite into industry, and uses espionage to bend entire campaigns toward harvest.We also get practical. With Angus from our local group, we dig into the Command Starter to show how the lore becomes pressure on the table. Wraithbinder Nekane hardens spectral lines and punish...
2025-10-2749 min
Not Just TacticsFamily, Community, And The Frozen Lore Of WarmachineSend us a textThe wind turns cold, and that’s your only warning. We pull back the curtain on the Nyss—winter elves who traded the hunt for food into a hunt for purpose—and why their legend as “winter devils” still shakes supply lines and command tents across the Iron Kingdoms. From the Shard Spires to black ice shores, we trace the breakpoints: Everblight’s corruption, refugee years, the deal with sorrow after the lossof Nyssor, and the choice to fight with precision instead of numbers.Lanyssa anchors the story. Scarred but unbroken, she shapes g...
2025-10-2032 min
Not Just TacticsWhen community shapes the meta more than power doesSend us a textA meta surprise beats the hype cycle: Khymaera tops Worlds representation while Old Umbrey lands outside the podium. We dig into 160 players factions to map the Worlds landscape. Along the way, we zoom in on Brine Bloods with an audit of caster usage, model picks, and why Madame Moriarty quickly became an auto-include that might tempt balance updates.We also share a tight 50-point report—Brine Bloods VS Orgoth—where terrain tricks, solo removal, and a clutch charge close a game that looked unwinnable on paper, proving that activation order and scena...
2025-10-131h 06
Not Just TacticsDusk pt2, new calendar, and shout outs.Send us a textTony and Joe go over the new time release schedule, updated info on Iosan calendar, the rest of Dusk lore, and looking into potential challenges of information gathering while shouting out fan mail and comments.Enjoy A 10% discount on all purchases from:http://www.Torstenandharvester.comUse Code: notjusttactics10Support the showMusic made by Y. Will Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61579772015913 Email us at: NotJustTactics@gmail.com
2025-10-061h 23
Not Just TacticsAnswering fan mail with a Brineblood tactics diveSend us a textTony and Joe answer Tiny Pockets fan mail request by diving into the Foulblood Armada tactics and explaining some of the rules behind them, while giving the some future insight on how to expand outwards towards a more competitive playstyle. Enjoy A 10% discount on all purchases from:http://www.Torstenandharvester.comUse Code: notjusttactics10Support the showMusic made by Y. Will Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61579772015913 Email us a...
2025-09-291h 10
Not Just TacticsDusk lore dive part 1Send us a textJoe and Tony address fan mail and go back to the very beginnings of the elves and bring the lore to the start of the Empire of the Eternal Dusk. Enjoy A 10% discount on all purchases from:http://www.Torstenandharvester.comUse Code: notjusttactics10Support the showMusic made by Y. Will Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61579772015913 Email us at: NotJustTactics@gmail.com
2025-09-221h 02
Not Just TacticsReddit AMA with the CCO and state of the hobbySend us a textToday Tony and Joe discuss interesting reveals and take aways from the Reddit AMA and how their hobby has been since the last episode along with details about a 2v2 battle.Enjoy A 10% discount on all purchases from:http://www.Torstenandharvester.comUse Code: notjusttactics10Support the showMusic made by Y. Will Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61579772015913 Email us at: NotJustTactics@gmail.com
2025-09-1559 min
Not Just TacticsShard Nocturnes lore diveSend us a textIn this episode of Not Just Tactics, Tony and Joe talk about the Shard Nocturnes and the models contained within. What's cooler than mech dragons? You'll need to listen and find out.Enjoy A 10% discount on all purchases from:http://www.Torstenandharvester.comUse Code: notjusttactics10Support the showMusic made by Y. Will Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61579772015913 Email us at: NotJustTactics@gmail.com
2025-09-0850 min
Not Just TacticsFoulblood Armada lore diveSend us a textToday NJT goes over the lore and tactical overview of the Foulblood Armada Command Starter. Enjoy A 10% discount on all purchases from:http://www.Torstenandharvester.comUse Code: notjusttactics10Support the showMusic made by Y. Will Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61579772015913 Email us at: NotJustTactics@gmail.com
2025-09-0159 min
Not Just TacticsState of the hobby and new starter set.Send us a textOn this episode of NJT, Tony and Joe discuss and recap the News Machine emails and talk about the announcement of the new starter set and what it contains while speculating the future rules on the models.Enjoy A 10% discount on all purchases from:http://www.Torstenandharvester.comUse Code: notjusttactics10Support the showMusic made by Y. Will Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61579772015913 Email us at: NotJustTactics@gmail...
2025-08-2549 min
Not Just TacticsWelcome To NJTSend us a textToday Tony and Joe introduce themselves and discuss what is the Warmachine tabletop war game, MK4 armies, and what products to start collecting to get to the battlefield.Enjoy A 10% discount on all purchases from:http://www.Torstenandharvester.comUse Code: notjusttactics10Support the showMusic made by Y. Will Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61579772015913 Email us at: NotJustTactics@gmail.com
2025-08-1841 min
Method To The MadnessDesi MundoHost Lisa Kiefer interviews Desi Mundo, aerosol artist and founder of the Oakland-based non-profit Community Rejuvenation Project (CRP). CRP has emerged as one of the most prolific mural arts organizations in the East Bay, transforming the role of the "aerosol writing" culture from neighborhood scourge to community benefactors through public projects like the ALICE STREET mural, the Funktown Arts District at the Parkway Theatre, and the San Pablo Cultural Arts corridor in Oakland.TRANSCRIPTSpeaker 1:Method to the madness is next. You're listening to method to the madness. A biweekly public affairs show...
2015-09-1130 min