Nerve Check

25-023: Nightstalker Review (2025)

Adam Ballard joins Ben, Jon, and Ray to talk about playing Nightstalker's in 2025.  Adam won the US Masters twice with this army so he probably knows what he is talking about.If you are one of our tens of listeners and are not part of Adam's hundreds, check out his channel for tactical insights and game reviews. www.youtube.com/ ⁨@KoWmastersight⁩ 

25-022: Adam and Ray Masters Recap

Adam Ballard joins Ben, Jon, and Ray to talk about the US Masters 2025.  Which Adam was lucky enough to win, and Ray took home the top Canadian at the event!  If you are one of our tens of listeners and are not part of Adam's hundreds, check out his channel for tactical insights and game reviews. www.youtube.com/ ⁨@KoWmastersight⁩ 

25-021: US Masters - Predictions of the Best Player By Region

Ben and Ray are joined by Greg to review the 2025 US Kings of War Masters first-round opponents and to predict who we think will be the top player in each region.
We were right picking the top three armies at the masters, so we will see if we are better than Adam in choosing the best player from each region.

25-020: Kings of War - US Masters Tournament Pack

Ben, Jon, and Ray go through the 2025 Kings of War Masters Tournament Pack. What they think the most popular armies will be:Jon - Imperial Dwarfs, Ray - NS, and Ben - Abyss), The scenarios, along with the timeline to submit army lists (30 June), and other event details. 

25-019: Bigger is Better - Summer Smash 2025 Results!

Ben, Jon, and Ray discuss Summer Smash 2025, which took place on June 14, 2025, in Oshawa, Ontario. During this tournament, we found out that Bigger is luckier, and luckier is better! Upcoming events:
July - King of the Thames
9-10 August - King Beyond the Wall VI: https://www.facebook.com/share/1AaPfVaZf6/
20-21 September - Crossroads: https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1FyW9qV7bq/
 

25-018: Summer Smash Round 1 Match Ups!

Ben, Jon, and Ray talk about the first round match-ups for Summer Smash 2025! Taking place on 14 June 2025 in the Bond St. Event Centre, located at 44 Bond St. E., Oshawa, Ontario.
Yes, we are a bit silly in this one, but that is only because of the oversized army list creations we did for this tournament!
Army Lists Can Be Found: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1ZWKdON2Ip6yjAKbNG-85QgF4k6iksv1B?usp=sharing
4 Spots remain if you can make it out to this one-day event!
https://www.facebook.com/events/9361721897268081

25-017: Attending Your First Two Day Tournament

Ben, Jon, and Ray talk with Paul, James, and Max about their experience at March of Death! Their first two-day event.How was their experience? What did they learn, and what would they recommend to anyone attending their first two-day Kings of War event? Sign up for King Beyond the Wall VI Facebook Site: https://www.facebook.com/share/15TSkq2iGz/ Registration: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc9b-TDYtS8fT3lmuLC0GqTtNujQzI8F3lbvAnuPM52lXx5gg/viewform?usp=sharing&ouid=117726213316268878925Admin pack: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1tGW2MSwmk59yRfi14fv7uXqVUoeTGAAa/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=117726213316268878925&rtpof=true&sd=true
 

25-016: Kings of War Auras Discussion Video

Ben, Jon, and Ray discuss Auras in Kings of War, notably Cloak of Death, Rally, Radiance of Life, Rally, Dread, and Ordered March.
The first 5 minutes are fluff/intro;
Minutes 5-25 are a discussion on Auras; and Minutes
25-30 are about possible giant heavy lists for Summer Smash!
Editor's Note: For Summer Smash, I am debating between 3 armies:
Forces of Abyss;
Trident Realms; or
Orcs.
Each list will have at least 3 titan/giant models at 2150 points. Which army should I take?

25-015: With your shield or on it...Forces of Abyss Return from Vanguard GT

Ben and Ray discuss the games played at Vanguard GT, recap the lists, and discuss what they say about the meta at the Mid-Atlantic event. Ray also discusses his Forces of the Abyss list, how it performed, going 3-1-1. Ray's round 3 game is on video here - skip the first 30 mins...we were slow starting: https://www.youtube.com/live/yU4yiO1ctoc?si=ENvMizDBAo3LQvpm

25-014: Ray's Forces of Abyss Invade Vanguard GT

Ben and Ray discuss Vanguard GT and recap the lists and Meta at the Mid-Atlantic event. Ray also discusses his Forces of the Abyss list, how he plans to use it, and the record he would like to achieve at the best tournament of the year, Vanguard GT. The post-tournament video will be up tomorrow. Editor's note: This is posted after the fact because I was busy that night painting my gargoyles and figuring out how to pack my army for the airplane—things I should have done before the last minute.