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Cult Of Games XLBS: How Do You Deal With Shiny Syndrome?

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Join us for Cult Of Games XLBS! In this week's episode, we dive into a chat about shiny syndrome and some of the ways that you can combat it. Do you have some tips and tricks for avoiding the allure of the next shiny miniature that pops up online?

Why Everyone Is Obsessed with Moonstone’s Latest Miniatures (And You Will Be, Too!) #OTTWeekender

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It's OTT Weekender time! We get stuck into a discussion on the amazing new Moonstone Kickstarter from Goblin King Games and why everyone is obsessed with their latest miniatures. By the end of the show, you're going to be just as hooked on their wonderful 32mm Fantasy miniatures for their whimsical wargame.

Cult Of Games XLBS: Is The Simplest Hobby Solution The Best One?

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Join us for Cult Of Games XLBS! In this week's show, we find out that Warren might have been going about things all wrong. Maybe the simplest solution is the easiest one? We also explore more of your hobby and Lloyd might get to talk about trains. Maybe.

New Dystopian Wars Forces – Set Sail With Mighty New Miniatures For Dieselpunk Wargaming #OTTWeekender

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It's OTT Weekender time! In this episode, we dive into what's coming up for Dystopian Wars with that brand new Starter Set, Fortune And Glory! The Union are clashing with the Sultanate with new miniatures and a new way for you and your friends to dive into some naval wargaming with a dieselpunk twist!

Cult Of Games XLBS: What Will Your TerrainFest 2023 Project Be? We Share Our Ideas!

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As part of this week's Cult Of Games XLBS, we chat about the plans that we have to dive into TerrainFest 2023! Warren is looking to get some feedback on how to build Acre and Ben is thinking about how to paint his Wild West terrain for a good old-fashioned shootout!

Ace New NATO Forces WW3: Team Yankee 15mm Miniatures Incoming! Heat Up Your Cold War! #OTTWeekender

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It's OTT Weekender time! It's a big time to be diving into World War 3: Team Yankee with Battlefront Miniatures are they are launching the NATO Forces book soon alongside a whole host of awesome 15mm miniatures for a variety of different nations. You can play as the French, Canadians and more as NATO looks to hold back the Soviet advance in this Cold War Gone Hot!

Cult Of Games XLBS: Making History Fun; Drop The Boring Bits!

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As part of this week's Cult Of Games XLBS, we dive into a discussion on making history and historical wargaming (more) fun. Sometimes you find yourself getting bogged down by the boring bits when it comes to historical wargames and it might just be easier to cut out said boring bits! Does this make for a better game? We have a particular look at Warren's plans for wargaming in Acre during the Crusades.

Conquest Brings Greek Myths & Monsters To The Tabletop – Mighty New 35mm Miniatures! #OTTWeekender

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It's OTT Weekender time! Want to play out your own Greek epic on the tabletop? See what you make of the awesome myths and monsters that Para Bellum Games are bringing to the tabletop for Conquest. If you're looking to play an awesome Warhammer alternative, make sure to dive into the 35mm miniatures for Conquest and the City States.

Cult Of Games XLBS: Game Over: How Bad Rules Can Destroy Even the Best Tabletop Games!

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On this week's Cult Of Games XLBS, we dive into a little bit of hobby discussion about rules and what grinds our gears when playing games. Could some rules be improved immeasurably by simply tweaking or removing a single rule? Gerry doesn't rant and no one is more surprised than I?!

Cult Of Games XLBS: Making Your Wargame Terrain Matter! Meddling With Movement Rules

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As part of this week's Cult Of Games XLBS, we dive into a discussion about tabletop terrain and the ways that people build their tabletops. We also discuss some interesting rules that could make good use of terrain to make games feel more dynamic and interesting.

This HUGE Wargame Is Free?! Blackwater Gulch Is A Weird Wild West Hidden Gem #OTTWeekender

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It's OTT Weekender time! In this episode, we're looking at a HUGE wargame that is absolutely free for you to dive into. If you've wanted to get stuck into some Weird Wild West wargaming or a set of rules that cover Fantasy, Sci-Fi and Near Future settings, Gangfight Games and Blackwater Gulch are well worth looking at.

Cult Of Games XLBS: Blowing Our Tiny Minds; Tommie Soule Tells Us His Painting Philosophy!

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As part of this week's Cult Of Games XLBS, we got to chat about hobby and painting philosophy with the absolutely awesome human being that is Tommie Soule. We discuss some fascinating ideas that might change the way that you think about painting your wargaming miniatures.

GW Purging Old Warhammer 40K Miniatures For 10th Edition – New Scouts & More! #OTTWeekender

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It's OTT Weekender time! Games Workshop presented us a HUGE Warhammer preview this week covering the purging of old Warhammer 40K miniatures for 10th Edition. We got to see new Space Marine Scouts, Terminators, Assault Marines and more!

Cult Of Games XLBS: Evolving Our WAR Rules! Try These Mechanics In YOUR Wargames

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As part of this week's Cult Of Games XLBS, we dive into a little bit of hobby discussion but also the evolution of WAR and what we're thinking when it comes to some game mechanics that Warren has been working on. Will you be trying these out in one of your games this weekend?

Twilight Kin! Mantic Games’ Kings Of War Elves Like You’ve Never Seen Before #OTTWeekender

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It's OTT Weekender time! In this episode, we get a look at the brand new Twilight Kin, coming soon to Mantic Games' Kings Of War. These are Elves but not as you've seen them before. They have a proper demonic streak to them!

Cult Of Games XLBS: What Attracts You To A Tabletop Game?

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As part of this week's Cult Of Games XLBS, we dive into the one of the big questions of the tabletop gaming world. What is that attracts you to a game? Is it the art, the rules, the world building or perhaps something entirely different? 

Vikings VS Zombies! A Marriage Made In Hel? Raybox’s Next Zombie-Slaying Board Game #OTTWeekender

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It's OTT Weekender time! Raybox Games might have done it again! Gates Of Niflheim is their next board game they are going to be bringing to Gamefound in 2024 but you can give this zombie-slaying board game a go RIGHT NOW and dive into this awesome Vikings Vs Zombies battle on the tabletop.

Cult Of Games XLBS: Are You Fed Up With Not Playing Any Games?

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As part of this week's Cult Of Games XLBS, we dive into some of the hobby that we've been up to but also get stuck into whether the time is ripe for "the one wargaming system to rule them all". Warren gets precious about dice and puts forward an interesting question about the way we learn rules and the games we play.

The Cities Of Sigmar! Best Age Of Sigmar Army Yet OR Has GW Jumped The Shark? #OTTWeekender

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It's OTT Weekender time! In this episode, we're having a look at the last set of Cities Of Sigmar miniatures for Warhammer Age Of Sigmar. Are they the best-looking army yet for The Mortal Realms or has Games Workshop jumped the shark with this one? Let us know!

Cult Of Games XLBS: What Period Is Best For Introducing People To Historical Wargaming?

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As part of this week's Cult Of Games XLBS, we dive in and have a chat about some hobby that we've been up to and some games we've been playing PLUS ask the question of what's the best Historical period we can use to introduce wargamers to something that isn't Sci-Fi and Fantasy?

Warpath Goes Epic BUT Mantic Games NEED You! Could It Tackle Legions Imperialis? #OTTWeekender

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It's OTT Weekender time! Mantic Games have announced that they are making Warpath at an epic scale but they need your help in trying to make it a reality. How should they approach bringing their epic Sci-Fi wargame to the tabletop? You can have your say and tell us if you think it could best Games Workshop's Legions Imperialis!

Cult Of Games XLBS: Help Warren Find Epic Aliens For Legions Imperialis!

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As part of this week's Cult Of Games XLBS, we dive into a chat about the hobby that Gerry has/is/will be getting up to (time is weird) and Warren asks some important questions about aliens and what humans taste like. Oh, and he's interested in checking out some TINY wargaming during The Horus Heresy.

Unmissable Mordheim Miniatures! Grimdark Models For Turnip28, Sludge & More #OTTWeekender

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It's OTT Weekender time! We have a look at an awesome company that are making unmissable Mordheim miniatures that would also be great for other Grimdark wargames like Turnip28, Sludge, Forbidden Psalms and more. These 3D Printed miniatures have a fantastic look to them that would be great for those that like grim and perilous 28mm Fantasy wargames.

Cult Of Games XLBS: Would You Get Crafty With A Terrain Building Month?

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As part of this week's Cult Of Games XLBS, we chat about some of the hobby we've been getting up to! Would you join us for a full month of terrain building? Is it time that we worked on nailing our terrain and making some nice tabletops to play on?

The Best Pulp Game Returns! 2 New Shadows Of Brimstone Adventures On Kickstarter! #OTTWeekender

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It's OTT Weekender time! The best Pulp game has returned with 2 massive new adventures available from Flying Frog Productions for Shadows Of Brimstone over on Kickstarter. Dive in and play out some amazing Pulp campaigns with a host of brilliant new miniatures and adventures in an Egyptian tomb or aboard a train that is bound for Hell!

Cult Of Games XLBS: Warlord And Hornby, A Match Made In Hobby Heaven?

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In this week's Cult Of Games XLBS, in this week's episode, we have a look at Ben having a go at Golden Daemon(s) as well as what happens when technology betrays John. Lloyd also shows off the plans for his immense hobby shed that is actually closer to becoming a reality!

Mantic’s Firefight = The Best Sci-Fi Wargame? New Book, Rules & More Coming Soon! #OTTWeekender

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It's OTT Weekender time! Mantic Games' Firefight is looking like it could end up being a serious contender to Warhammer 40,000. Their 28mm scale game of the year Sci-Fi wargame set in the Warpath universe is getting a brand new expansion taking it to the next level with new miniatures, vehicles, rules and more. Is it the best Sci-Fi wargame out there?

Cult Of Games XLBS: Fair Play, House Rules & Dealing With Cheaters!

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In this week's Cult Of Games XLBS, we dive into some of our hobby that we've been up to but also have a discussion about fair play, cheating and the "spirit of the rules". We also ask about what kind of house rules you use with your friends in order to have the most fun at the tabletop.

Our Spring Clean Challenge Winners: From Wargaming Warbands To Lake-town Terrain! #OTTWeekender

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It's OTT Weekender time! In this week's show, we go through our amazing Spring Clean Challenge Winners where we have a look at amazing wargaming warbands and stunning Lake-town Terrain that might inspire you to dive into your collection and get some of your pile of potential painted!

Cult Of Games XLBS: We Seriously Have To Up Our Terrain Game!

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In this week's Cult Of Games XLBS, we talk about some hard work going down the drain but also Lloyd shows us some pretty darn inspiring photos which might get you thinking about the way you build your tabletop terrain in the future!

Engage! Star Trek: Away Missions Sets Phasers To Stun Tabletop Gamers #OTTWeekender

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It's OTT Weekender time! We set phasers to stun and get beamed up as we engage with the upcoming Star Trek miniatures board game coming from Gale Force Nine! The team are releasing Star Trek: Away Missions later this year and it looks like it could be a lot of fun to dive into, especially with the ways they could take the game in the future.

Cult Of Games XLBS: We’re Doomed & Need Your Help; Kitbashing Sci-Fantasy Miniatures!

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In this week's Cult Of Games XLBS we dive into what Gerry has been playing including some Firefight from Mantic Games. He's also been tinkering with new armies for Kings Of War. Who would have thought it? Additionally, we start planning our kitbashes and conversions for when we dive into The Doomed, a new game by Osprey Games. 

Epic Weird World War Zombie Outbreak! Escape From Projekt Riese MUST Be On The Radar #OTTWeekender

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It's OTT Weekender time! If you've ever wanted to dive into more Weird World War wargaming on the tabletop or you're a lover of Call Of Duty Zombies, you cannot miss out on Escape From Stalingrad Z and Escape From Projekt Riese from Raybox Games which is now on Kickstarter. It's an epic way to play out a proper zombie outbreak!

Cult Of Games XLBS: Resistance Is Futile You Will Be Assimilated Into 3D Printing

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In this week's Cult Of Games XLBS, we sit down and chat about some hobby projects we've got in the works including Conan, Warhammer 40,000 and some tanks! We also chat about 3D Printing and if it's becoming far too hard to resist diving in and having a go!

Warning! New Viking Miniatures Will Raid Your Wallet! Ragnarok Is Here! #OTTWeekender

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It's OTT Weekender time! Colin Patten has been working on his largest collection ever with one hundred and fifty (150!) individual 28mm Viking miniatures for your Dark Age games. This isn't just a raid, this is Ragnarok and the Sons of Odin are coming for your wallet! If you're interested in Vikings then you must see this range of models.

Cult Of Games XLBS: A New Perspective – What’s The Focus Of YOUR Hobby?

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In this week's Cult Of Games XLBS, we've come back from UK Games Expo and this has made us reevaluate our perspective on what we enjoy out of our tabletop gaming. We discuss the joys of miniature painting and hobby, the want to return to classics from our collections and the way technology might or indeed might not be welcome in the future.

Has Warhammer 40K 10th Edition Got You Hooked Again On The Grimdark? #OTTWeekender

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It's OTT Weekender time! With 10th Edition Warhammer 40K coming up for pre-order this weekend as part of the Leviathan boxed set, has this new edition charmed you? Do you think that you're going to get hooked again on the grimdark?

Cult Of Games XLBS: Weird But Wonderful? Diving Into Lloyd’s New Fantasy Army

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In this week's Cult Of Games XLBS, we dive into a discussion on some of the hobby we've been working on. Warren is a dungeon designer, Ben has been tinkering with the grimdark in The Mortal Realms and Lloyd has been working on crafting his own new Fantasy army for use in Oathmark and beyond.

40K Traitor Guard Done Right; Harness The Plastic Power Of Wargames Atlantic! #OTTWeekender

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It's OTT Weekender time! Wargames Atlantic have got ahead of the game and made some excellent Warhammer 40K Traitor Guard for you to use when looking to make your next Chaos army in the grimdark future.

Cult Of Games XLBS: From Gloom To Boom! Igniting Your Hobby Passion

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In this week's Cult Of Games XLBS, we're looking to find that spark that ignites your hobby. What is it that gets you thinking about new projects, helps you get through your painting or indeed has you thinking about building impressive armies?

Waiting For Warhammer: The Old World? You Could Play The Ninth Age Instead! #OTTWeekender

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It's OTT Weekender time! Why would you wait for Warhammer: The Old World when The Ninth Age, an amazing community-led wargaming project, exists and gives you access to all of the mass battle Fantasy goodness that you could want? You also get to play with whatever miniatures you like!

Cult Of Games: A Cry For Control, Wargames Designed To Unleash Our Freedom!

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In this week's Cult Of Games XLBS, we dive into a discussion on game design. Warren and Lloyd are looking for a set of rules that gets out of the way and lets you do what you want with your armies. Warren also goes ALL IN with the idea of using toys in wargames.

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