XLBS: Space Marines (Themed Weeks), DreadBall & Ack Ack!
September 15, 2013 by dignity
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Weekender was late but the XLBS was early!! It all evens out in the end! Thanks for another great episode guys!
Great show. luv that you show verious games and not just GW. this is how i find out about other game systems this is were i got into Flames of War, Bolt Action, Dropzone Commander and Infinity.
feed the week sounds pretty good. I’m glad BoW support all the games companies. Bolt Action themed week? but Dropzone commander themed week for sure.
Great work guys! I like the mid-week vlog i hope it catches on.
The feed the week idea while nice i think in the end it’ll muddy the water but i have been wrong before.
Aww you trust me 😀 worst mistake you’ve ever made.
I hope for a Malifaux week as the 2nd edition is out now
I cry in desperation for a malifaux week!
The martian game you’re thinking of Warren is Destroy All Human! 😉
BoW Ben
I haven’t missed the 40k stuff at all… I used to listen to quite a few 40k podcasts, but I ended up dropping all but one because they were all essentially the same: a new codex comes out and they go through all the rule changes, new units and whatnot… Yawn!
How about picking a subject that is not backed by a major release/company and investigating what to use for rules, where to get figures etc?
I don’t watch many of the themed weeks, I prefer the more dripfeed approach taken with things FoW and DB, but when I have dropped in on one the presenters have often seemed underprepared for the video. The format tends to be them leafing through the rulebook/army book and ad hoc discussing what’s on each page. A longer lead in time for more prep would definitely get my vote. I’d much prefer to see videos in which the bulk of what’s going to be talked about has already been worked out and is in a running order. And whilst I’ll… Read more »
And it’s disappointing, if not surprising, to hear that GW are responsible for curtailing the content of their products. I tend to find myself in the position of defending GW but in this case I think they’ve got this one wrong. Controlling the message is great but having genuine gamers with genuine enthusiasm for the product, even if the approach is sometimes critical, only helps generate interest in the games.
oooh. Dropzone commander week does sound very good. Looking forward to that
another fab weekender lads! I know there are threads addressing this sort of thing but as far as I’m concerned, themed weeks are a great way to exploit a new release to showcase something new, something different, say Malifaux or FoW for example (‘nam week was awesome). cover GW, but to be honest, its gonna happen anyway no matter what (n that’s no disrespect to GW at all). The balance Beasts of War has is great, and its that balance, that excitement about all sorts of different things that makes stuff like the weekender and XLBS so entertaining in the… Read more »
Anal probes has got to make it into Mars Attacks!!!
Seconded ! 🙂
OMG! yes lol
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Sorry, I’ll try that again.
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So freaky I was thinking about the Big Trak on Saturday and trying to explain it to my wife lol. Anyone remember the BBC micro turtle thing that was similar but used to draw with a pen attached?
there are loads of 20mm metal historical miniature that never get covered any place so might be nice to see that as a different direction
and the scale is very popular
and probably made the hobby what it is today
Big trak, they are making them again now. Enjoyed the show, I have to say, I did like the ‘6th edition week’ you all did when 40k launched last year, and I did enjoy Darrel’s unboxings and things, but I can’t say I’ve missed the GW coverage much, which probably says far more about GW’s current product than it does about BoW in general I should think, and coming from a customer from the days of 2nd edition who has kids getting interested in miniatures, it should sound a big warning siren to their marketing dept. I’ve said it before,… Read more »
Malifaux Week would be awsome
A friend of me, introduced me to “On The Table” and that’s how I got to become a backstager years ago. The weekender and weekender XLBS are even more like sitting dow with some friends and getting involved what they like to play, watch on TV or in cinema or even read. It’s always related or connects to our hobby, as we are war gamers and like to collect miniatures in one or the other or maybe all the systems 😉 In my opinion you’re doing a great job so far! I appreciate your plans to interact even more with… Read more »
This.. this right here. I look forward to watching the shows and yes, it really does feel like sitting down with people I really know.
Can’t agree with you guys and other comments more – in fact I don’t think you go far enough and are remarkably level-headed, professional and diplomatic – in marked contrast to the other party concerned. There are always going to be those crying out for more GW weighted coverage (it is huge and hugely successful of course) but there are a myriad of sources for GW only and heavily GW dominated coverage throughout the internet to satisfy those needs exclusively. I think for me at least you get the balance right. IMHO it is your balanced and well-considered coverage of… Read more »
Guys I’ve just watched the weekender and do s back to back and it’s great. I’m bed bound at the moment because I have done my back in and I’m spending the time catching up on bow coverage.
get well soon!
We have enough bleeps, please do not start grinding.
Before BoW, I really didn’t understand or realize just how many other mass market miniature games/games makers were out there. In the time I have been a member, I have never felt that BoW was any less for not doing more with GW products. That said, I applaud your inclusiveness of all parts of our hobby even when there is some strife with individual companies. I really do think that a way to be. I also find quite a bit of value in being ‘included’ in the ‘doings’ of BoW. You sharing with us information ‘first’ so to speak. Including… Read more »
I’m glad that you guys give so much coverage to other games than 40k.
You guys introduced me to flames of war, warmahordes, DZC and probably many more in the futur and I thank you. Not sure my GF or wallet are happy about this, but you guys made me a happier person. Thanks
As much as I love GW games, you guys have broadened my gaming horizons and I thank you for that. Will there be a weekender next week what with Warren and Dave having a crack at the FoW GT?
Good show, I’m happy with the varied content of the shows, whether its video games, movies or just war/board gaming. So keep up the good work..
Meant to say, I’m just a casual 40k player, but I love seeing all the coverage of other systems. I may not be playing them (yet), but I enjoy hearing about them as much as I would 40k, would get boring being a one system site.
Inheritance update??
Happy Sunday to you too
I’ve got to say Beasts of War has become an integral part of my wargaming world and you are directly responsible for me taking quite a few new game systems.
Feed the week sounds great. It will be good to see how that develops.
Those story dice look fun. I reckon they would be good for laugh with us bigger kids with a few beers inside.
What do you think to doing a week for several games not to much known like WARGODS OF AEGYPTUS WARGODS OF Olympus Brushfire and Drake: The Dragon Wargame
I have the first two of those, would love to see some coverage of them. Maybe an “Off the Beaten Track” kinda video series which dips into lesser known games.
Good idea
There are a lot of good But not well known systems