Fourfootsnake's Podcast

Episode 33: Clash of Kings preview with "Goblin" Burman In this episode Jon and Dan are joined by Rob "the other Goblin King" Burman to talk about Clash of Kings UK this weekend and some of the goblin fluff in 3rd Edition.  We also mention the Goblin Wingit an awful lot and Dan talks through the uses of this new Goblin Monster. Enjoy! Edited bits: Nothing substantive.  Dan managed to knock over his microphone.. Links UK Kings of War Rankings, Calendar and List repository US Kings of War tournament information Goya Games Kickstarter Mantic Games' YouTube Channel (for live CoK19 action) Feedback:  We welcome messages on Facebook or Twitter.  If you'd like us to cover your event or want some advice on army building, playing or painting.. get in touch. Facebook: www.facebook.com/FourFootSnake/ Twitter: @ohfourfootsnake

Episode 32: More 3rd Edition spoilers with Matt Gilbert   In this episode Jon, Dan and Matt (yes, he's back) discuss more about the changes in 3rd Edition.  Two special rules, 2 new spells and 1.5 new items are discussed. Need to know more about Sticky Tongues?  Listen away... Enjoy! Edited bits: Nobody wants to hear Jon using a Dremel or Matt's printer at work.. Links UK Kings of War Rankings, Calendar and List repository US Kings of War tournament information Upcoming kickstarter - Goya Games (Orcs and Barbarians) Feedback:  We welcome messages on Facebook or Twitter.  If you'd like us to cover your event or want some advice on army building, playing or painting.. get in touch. Facebook: www.facebook.com/FourFootSnake/ Twitter: @ohfourfootsnake

Episode 31: 3rd Editions Spoilers A Kings of War (KoW) podcast, with Jon, Dan and Matt (not this time, obviously) In Episode 31, Jon and Dan are joined by Jeff Swann.  Dan and Jeff (Rules Committee members!) talk through the 5 biggest changers in Kings of War 3rd Edition.  These include: No bouncy bouncy, yielding and mighty individuals, I see no hills, having an aura and Dwarf tossing charging   Enjoy! Edited bits: Nothing substantive  Links UK Kings of War Rankings, Calendar and List repository US Kings of War tournament information Upcoming kickstarter - Goya Games (Orcs and Barbarians) Feedback:  We welcome messages on Facebook or Twitter.  If you'd like us to cover your event or want some advice on army building, playing or painting.. get in touch. Facebook: www.facebook.com/FourFootSnake/ Twitter: @ohfourfootsnake

Episode 30: - Blues City Brawl Prep with added 'Muricans A Kings of War (KoW) podcast, with Jon, Dan and Matt (not this time, obviously) In Episode 30, Jon and Dan are joined by Jeff Swann and Kevin VonFeldt to discuss the upcoming KoW Doubles event in Memphis (aka The Blues City Brawl).  Jon is partnering with Kevin whilst Dan is paired with Jeff - all 4 players talk through their lists and give insight into their list synergies (or not)   Edited bits: Nothing substantive  Links BCB on Facebook   Feedback:  We welcome messages on Facebook or Twitter.  If you'd like us to cover your event or want some advice on army building, playing or painting.. get in touch. Facebook: www.facebook.com/FourFootSnake/ Twitter: @ohfourfootsnake

Episode 29: - Lonewolf 2018 Venimus, Vidimus, Vicimus (that's We came, We saw, We conquered for you non-latin readers!) A Kings of War (KoW) podcast, with Nick, Jon, Dan, Paul and Matt - now with added professionalism and swish introduction! In Episode 29, Jon, Dan and Paul are joined by Walter "Waltz" Simpson again.  The episode starts with a catch-up on hobby activities before jumping into our Lonewolf chat.  We've kept the actual game reviews to a minimum (no-one likes "he rolled 3 and then I rolled 4.." battle reports) and focused instead upon the social aspect of the weekend.   Edited bits: Dan's memory fail was removed :)   Links Lots of tournaments coming up.  Here are some details (apologies to those that we missed!).  All details can be found on Kings of War Fanatics on Facebook Saturday (2nd June): Kings of War Organised Play, 1 day @Sanctuary Gaming Centre 9th June: Kings of Herts, 1 day doubles in Hemel Hempsted 7th July: South West Clash 2. 2 day event in Bristol 28th July: Altibash VI, 1 day eve

Episode 28:  The last one before Lonewolf Special thanks to Waltz Simpson for editing this podcast.  We've not listened to it before release..  so, it's all new to us! A Kings of War (KoW) podcast, with Nick, Jon, Dan, Paul and Matt - now with added professionalism and swish introduction! In Episode 28 Jon, Dan, Paul and Nick are joined by Walter "Waltz" Simpson to talk all about their final Lonewolf prep (mainly hobby and issues that Nick is having with ordering online and cases..) Edited bits: This was episode was edited by Walter as the team are somewhat focused on drinking (Nick and Paul), work (Jon) or painting minis (Dan).   Links LoneWolf GT.  The biggest US GT, organised by Mark Cox (of Beerphase podcast fame).  Current champion is Dan, and the team will be all travelling out to Texas in April to ensure another UK winner! Feedback:  We welcome messages on Facebook or Twitter.  If you'd like us to cover your event or want some advice on army building, playing or painting.. get in touch. Facebook: www.f

Episode 27: FFS GT review, Hobby talk and Lonewolf GT preparation A Kings of War (KoW) podcast, with Nick, Jon, Dan, Paul and Matt - now with added professionalism and swish introduction! In Episode 27 Jon, Dan, Paul and Nick catch-up to review the FFS GT (starting with JF talking about what went wrong... before we then give a more balanced assessment.  Spoiler - FFS GT was great!) The team then talk through their hobby activities in preparation for Lonewolf, including their plans for transporting miniatures by air and what minis they still need to paint; Nick has a lot still to do and Dan is contemplating an entirely new army...  Edited bits: This was episode was edited by Paul and I *hope* he removed some of the terrible accents we attempted... Links LonePuppy UK. This is in a few days and all tickets are sold.  Sorry! LoneWolf GT.  The biggest US GT, organised by Mark Cox (of Beerphase podcast fame).  Current champion is Dan, and the team will be all travelling out to Texas in April to ensure another UK wi

Episode 26: The Champ is Back A Kings of War (KoW) podcast, with Nick, Jon, Dan, Paul and Matt In Episode 26 Jon, Dan, Paul and Nick (yes, he's back!) catch-up on their respective hobby projects, events, Mantic projects, baby and diet talk (!) The team then talk through their plans for visiting Texas for LoneWolf; with Paul and Nick planning a raid on NASA...  The guys then ramble about the availability (or not) of fully auto guns in Texas...  The final part focuses on the upcoming FFS GT at Element Games, Northwest Gaming Centre (3rd & 4th Feb).  Edited bits: Just some counting.. Links Tickets for FFS GT are limited.  If you'd like to attend email: mail@fourfootsnake.com  LoneWolf GT.  The biggest US GT, organised by Mark Cox (of Beerphase podcast fame).  Current champion is Dan, and the team will be all travelling out to Texas in April to ensure another UK winner! FFS GT Sponsors Rosemary and Co have kindly donated paint brush bouquets for the Best Painted and Best FFS Character awards.  Several of the

Episode 25: Vanguarding CoK FFS A Kings of War (KoW) podcast, with Nick, Jon, Dan, Paul and Matt In Episode 25 Jon, Dan and Matt (yes, really) are joined by Chris Morris,head judge at this years CoK, RC member, designer of the Varangrrrr and owner of a stunning Smurf army. After a short hobby catch-up, there's a brief run through of the upcoming Vanguard game from Matt.  We then cover a little about Chris' role at the upcoming CoK before finishing with a short bit about the FFS GT (Feb 2018 - link below) and the unique living legends that we designed.     Edited bits: Jon's rant about painting, cut as it was rather dull! Event links Conquest - Oslo - Join"Team Map-Pack"in the greatest tournament held in Scandinavia* FFS GT Information and Tickets - Join us at the NWGC (aka Element Games) on the 3rd and 4th of February 2018 for a fun filled* and relaxing* event *Probably.  Feedback:  We welcome messages on Facebook or Twitter.  If you'd like us to cover your event or want some advice on army building, playing

Episode 24: AltiBash4, South West Clash (The Bristol Jolly) A Kings of War (KoW) podcast, with Nick, Jon, Dan, Paul and Matt In Episode 24 Jon, Dan and Paul are joined by Matt James, the tournament organiser for the recent South West Clash 2 dayer.  The guys talk about their activities at AltiBash and at the South West Clash...in some detail...  The episode is a little longer than normal but we hope you enjoy the discussion about the games we played.  Remember, tournaments are not all about playing games, they are also about meeting new people, making memories and drinking champagne cocktails at 8:30am in a Bristol Industrial Estate... Stick to the end of the podcast for the Dan's "Dwarf Facts" Edited bits: None Event links Conquest - Oslo Surge of War 2017 Dropbox with lists from South West Clash Feedback:  We welcome messages on Facebook or Twitter.  If you'd like us to cover your event or want some advice on army building, playing or painting.. get in touch. Facebook: www.facebook.com/FourFootSnake/ Twit

Episode 23: Dwarf sex education and Conquest Oslo A Kings of War (KoW) podcast, with Nick, Jon, Dan, Paul and Matt In Episode 23 Jon, Dan and Paul are joined by Fred (The Judge) Berthelsen and Lars (Map Pack) Hemmingby to talk about Haven From The Storm (best venue in KoW?) and January 2018s "must do" event, Conquest Oslo.  This is a multi-day, multi-gaming system, multi.. well, multi everything event being held in Oslo.  We also discuss the upcoming "Surge of War 2017" in sleepy Northamptonshire (which is NOT London) which Fred will be attending; and Jon is now considering attending as he is chasing ranking points... Dan, Nick and Paul are attending the Bristol 2-day event in July and obviously AltiBash4 is just around the corner too. Stick to the end of the podcast for the Dwarf sex education lesson... Edited bits: None.  Event links AltiBash4 Conquest - Oslo Surge of War 2017 Bristol - 2 dayer Feedback:  We welcome messages on Facebook or Twitter.  If you'd like us to cover your event or want some advice

Episode 22: Hobby prep for Haven and The Fallen.. WTF?! A Kings of War (KoW) podcast, with Nick, Jon, Dan, Paul and Matt In Episode 22 Jon, Dan and Paul and joined (mid-show) by Chris Morris, the evil genius behind the Varangrrr.  The Fallen, wtf? The guys also discuss their armies for Haven From The Storm and Altibash4 and there are some pro-tips on painting shiny red armour and what makes good lava bases (spoiler: real lava stones)   Edited bits: None.  Even Dan's potty mouth is left in... Event links AltiBash4 Haven from the Storm Feedback:  We welcome messages on Facebook or Twitter.  If you'd like us to cover your event or want some advice on army building, playing or painting.. get in touch. Facebook: www.facebook.com/FourFootSnake/ Twitter: @ohfourfootsnake

Episode 21: Paul's Lonewolf Adventure... oh wait..  A Kings of War (KoW) podcast, with Nick, Jon, Dan, Paul and Matt In Episode 21, Jon, Nick, Dan, Matt (yes, really) and Paul (he enjoyed Episode 20 so much he decided to stay) chat about events in Hinckley, Leicestershire and Fort Worth, Texas.  First there is the shocking revelation that Nick won an event and the slightly less shocking revelation that Paul won a best painted prize at the recent BDM event, before Nick, Dan and Jon talk about their adventures in Texas, including the pitfalls of playing jenga with Drunk Dan and why eating random green lumps in a sushi bar can lead to a painful burning sensation.  They even talk a little about their games; inbetween talking about drink and food. They also look ahead to upcoming events and Nick suggests a FFS 2-day event in February... stay tuned for more details.  Edited bits: Limited editing of rants.. Event links AltiBash4 Haven from the Storm Feedback:  We welcome messages on Facebook or Twitter.  If you'd l

Episode 20: Fools of War, AltiBash4 and hobby chat with Paul Welsh A Kings of War (KoW) podcast, with Nick, Jon, Dan and Matt (who?) In Episode 20, Jon, Nick and Dan chat to KoW newcomer (and superb painter / hobbyist) Paul Welsh.  Paul's Varangrrr army has been winning admiration on KoW Fanatics and having already claimed a win vs. Dan he is rapidly becoming a great KoW player. Nick, Dan and Paul talk about the recent two-dayer, Fools of War and we have a preview of the upcoming AltiBash4 event. Hobby is focused on preparation for the upcoming Lonewolf GT, with Dan and Nick having quite of work to do (and smug Jon realising that he still has lots to do too..). Edited bits: No edits and boy can you tell...  sound levels were hard to balance due to laughter throughout Event links AltiBash4 Haven from the Storm Lonewolf GT Feedback:  We welcome messages on Facebook or Twitter.  If you'd like us to cover your event or want some advice on army building, playing or painting.. get in touch. Facebook: www.facebook.

Episode 19: Interview with a Power Gamer (of sort) A Kings of War (KoW) podcast, with Nick, Jon, Dan and Matt (who?) In Episode 19, Jon and Dan chat to hobby genius Chris Walsh.  Chris recently won an event at Black Dragon Miniatures (and therefore we invited him on).  For some unexplained reason, we then spent the best part of an hour talking about painting...  It's almost like we are hobby gamers after all! Thanks again to Chris for sharing some top tips on painting and basing. Edited bits: No edits.  This episode is sponsored by anApple iPhone ringtone.. Events discussed (even on a "hobby"cast!) Event links Slaughter in the South-East Facebook Event Page BrisCon 2017 BrisCon   Feedback:  We welcome messages on Facebook or Twitter.  If you'd like us to cover your event or want some advice on army building, playing or painting.. get in touch. Facebook: www.facebook.com/FourFootSnake/ Twitter: @ohfourfootsnake  

Episode 18: It's all about the hobby... A Kings of War (KoW) podcast, with Nick, Jon, Dan and Matt (who?) In Episode 18, Jon, Dan and Nick take a break from talking about tournaments and instead focus on their new armies.  Or in Jon's case, some additions to his Varangrrrr army.  Will Dan's Varangrrrr really have bow troops in?  Will Nick's army remain tasty to Milo... Edited bits: No edits!  Even when Nick's microphone cut-out and neither Jon or Dan noticed... Events discussed (even on a "hobby"cast!)  AltiBash3 LoneWolf GT Email York Garrison for details Feedback:  We welcome messages on Facebook or Twitter.  If you'd like us to cover your event or want some advice on army building, playing or painting.. get in touch. Facebook: www.facebook.com/FourFootSnake/ Twitter: @ohfourfootsnake    

Episode 17: A whole lot of CoK A Kings of War (KoW) podcast, with Nick, Jon, Dan and Matt (seriously, where is Matt these days?!) In Episode 17, Jon, Dan and Nick talk about the Clash of Kings 2016 with very brief summaries of their games; before moving on to preview the Aire Conflict and look forward to CoK 2017 in the City of Cardiff.  They also discuss the next armies they are planning to build and paint. We also have some audio from the CoK awards ceremony, with Darren Parkes receiving his award to universal adulation... Edited bits: Jon demonstrates his lack of understanding of irony (things that are made of iron), Milo (Nick's dog) joins the call and we end with Nick losing his connection...

Episode 16: AltiBash2 & Black Dragon event reports and CoK preparation A Kings of War (KoW) podcast, with Nick, Jon, Dan and Matt (seriously, where is Matt these days?!) In Episode 16, Jon, Dan and Nick talk about the recent tournaments run by the Sharp brothers - AltiBash2 (Andrew) and Morgoth's Gambit (Garry).  Spoiler alert: Dan didn't win either event.  Then we talk about the upcoming Clash of Kings (aka. CoK), cue lots of references to "biggest CoK ever" and "CoK action".  Dan, Nick and Jon all talk about the armies they will be taking, Saturday night entertainment and sleeping arrangements (!) Edited bits: The (probable) venue for CoK 2017 was discussed but cut as this isn't finalised yet...  you'll just have to wait :)  

Hold on..  where is Episode 14?! A Kings of War (KoW) podcast, with Nick, Jon, Dan and Matt (minus Nick and Matt..) In Episode 15, Jon, Dan and Nick talk about the recent Battlemasters tournament run by Sharad Vora and preview "The Aire Conflict" which Nick is running on the 12th of November in Leeds. Yes, it really is Episode 15.  Episode 14 is still undergoing editing but I wanted to get this one out quickly! Edited bits: Crash, Bang, Wallop when Milo chased Mr Bond.. Links: Aire Conflict - Tickets Aire Conflict - Tournament Pack  

The long awaited Episode 13.. A Kings of War (KoW) podcast, with Nick, Jon, Dan and Matt (minus Nick and Matt..) In Episode 13, Jon and Dan are joined by Andy Sharp and talk about "AltiBash1" - just prior to Altibash2 coming around.  No spoilers but the Four Foot Snake team did rather well. Yes, I know its a few months since the last episode but we have recorded Episode 14... now I need to edit it (it's 3 hours long!) Edited bits: Nothing cut! Links: Altibash2