Nerve Check

26-02: Upcoming 2026 Northeast Kings of War Tournaments

A quick episode, Ben, Ray, and Jon discuss the upcoming Northeast Kings of War tournaments, including:
A. Dead of Winter 24/25 January in Albany NY
B. Mood For Love 31 January in Hamilton, Ontario
C. March of Death 28 Feb/1 March in Brantford, Ontario
March of Death Lists construction: 2500 on the first day, 2000 on the second. The 2000-point army must be represented in the 2500-point list. In the 2000 point list, units can be decreased in size, removed, artifacts changed, and battalions reduced. The idea is that the army has fought a campaign and has been reduced in size.
For those wanting to skip right to the tournaments, skip the first minute and 55 seconds.
Links:
Dead of Winter
https://zombieplanetstore.square.site/product/event-kings-of-war-dead-of-winter-grand-tournament-2026/18546?cp=true&sa=false&sbp=false&q=false&category_id=102&fbclid=IwY2xjawPOE99leHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETFZdGJBQUJ1VmxVSjFPcWZLc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHsi1BMY5q6YQfWppiE-vhKYVdE-7uh3yuXOkUJSIwyzzukZ-IJ-7JIY755Gr_aem_1Dg3M6rU7-LNoJ0v2sULtA
March of Death
https://www.facebook.com/share/1C1yovqH2o/
 

26-01: Impressions After Our First Games of 4th Edition Kings of War

Ben, Ray, and Jon discuss their thoughts on Kings of War 4th Edition, having now had a chance to read the rules and play their first games.

25-038: The First Kings of War 4th Edition Tournament - Clash of Claus 2025

Ben, Ray, and Jon are joined by Mike S. and Ray C. to discuss Clash of Claus 2025. This tournament was held in Washington on 13 December and was the 1st 4th Edition Kings of War Tournament.
Watch Mike highlight some interesting quirks of the rules that emerged during the tournament, and Ray reflect on the armies amassed to date.
Congratulations to Ed, who won the first tournament of the 4th Edition!

25-037: Dead of Winter 2026 - Bring out the 4th

Ben, Ray, and Jon, are joined by Mike to discuss Dead of Winter 2026. The first 4th Edition Tournament in the North East. This will take place January 24-25 in Albany, New York. Link to sign up below: https://zombieplanetstore.square.site/product/event-kings-of-war-dead-of-winter-grand-tournament-2026/18546?cp=true&sa=false&sbp=false&q=false&category_id=102&fbclid=IwY2xjawOumcZleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZBAyMjIwMzkxNzg4MjAwODkyAAEeUa2FTN0sLpekA_YYFJPSBjVk3iQGjiQ_ENSLr5Ptvo2zb4TgoXp0rf55-z0_aem_TUS-d62UN0zYhaI1yN3FDQ
We are looking forward to testing the armies and seeing what 4th has to offer.

25-036: Kings of War 4th Edition Part 2: Reflecting on the Lists Reviewed To Date

Part 2 of Ben, Jon, and Ray are joined by Special Guest Harry, to discuss the armies released by the various podcasts to date. This includes: Nightstalkers (Goonhammer) Orcs (Goonhammer) Trident Realm (Mantic Universe Podcast) Forces of Abyss (Counter Charge) Twighlight Kin (Counter Charge) Harry is the author of the website https://blood-fire.com/, which summarizes all the armies discussed to date. Check out his site for all the latest information, in particular: https://blood-fire.com/2025/11/07/kow-4e-army-previews-part-1/ https://blood-fire.com/2025/11/19/kow-4e-army-previews-part-2/
 

25-035: Kings of War 4th Edition - Reflecting on the Lists Reviewed To Date

Ben, Jon, and Ray are joined by Special Guest Harry, to discuss the armies released by the various podcasts to date. This includes beginning at 27 minutes:
Northern Alliance (Nerve Check)
Halflings (Nerve Check)
Goblins (Direct Misfire)
Undead (Direct Misfire)
Ogres (Tales from the Warriors Hall)
Salamanders (Tales from the Warriors Hall)
Harry is the author of the website: https://blood-fire.com/ which has summarized all the armies discussed to date. Check out his site at for all the latest information in particular:
https://blood-fire.com/2025/11/07/kow-4e-army-previews-part-1/
https://blood-fire.com/2025/11/19/kow-4e-army-previews-part-2/
 

25-034: 4th Edition Halflings

Ben, Jon, and Ray discuss Halflings in 4th Edition.
- Halfling Commands,
- What became core, specialist, and support
- The high costs of the commanders and warlords and Halflings in general
- See if you can create a Halfling Army in 4th with Halflings?
Bottom Line: Ray will likely not create a Halfling Army in this edition as he feels the army's core is overvalued.

25-033: Interview With Page From Newbie Dice - Part 2

Dear tens of listeners, in this episode, Ray and Page talk about: 1. Clash Asia 2. Forces of Abyss in 3rd Edition 3. Our planned 4th Edition Armies Halflings 4th Edition Review drops on 10 November

25-032: 4th Edition Northern Alliance

Ben, Jon, and Ray discuss Northern Alliance in 4th Edition.
- How to build an army,
- What became core, specialist, and support
- The high costs of the commanders and warlords
- Test whether Jon's current competitive armies can be ported over from 3rd to 4th.
Mantic provided Nerve Check with the Northern Alliance and Halflings to preview... this is the better of the two armies by far...

25-031: Interview with Page from Newbie Dice - Part 1 Clash UK

Dear tens of listeners, in this episode, Ray and Page talk about: 1. Clash UK 2025 2. Travel Planning or lack thereof 3. How we transport our armies across the world 4. Thoughts on Clash UK 2025 and why you should go. Part 2 to follow...