The Independent Characters | Warhammer 40k Podcast

Episode 216 of The Independent Characters has the group covering rare and coveted Warhammer 40k Materials from the past.

Over the years, Games Workshop has produced and released many very cool and specialized products for many of its ranges. The Warhammer 40,000 universe has possibly seen the most of these rare and wonderful products. In this episode, each host has selected one rare item from Warhammer 40k and do a short dive into what the item is, what it means to the Warhammer 40k universe, and then discuss why the item is of interest to them and likely the community as a whole!

This is the first in a series around these types of materials. If you enjoy this episode, please let us know! If you want to hear coverage of some specific item, let us know that as well. If you didn't like the subject matter - we REALLY want to know that too!

Don't forget you can also watch and listen to us on our YouTube Channel.

We hope you enjoy the show.

Time Stamps:

• 0:00:00 - Show Intro and Host Introduction
• 0:03:10 - Workbench and Hobby Progress
• 0:52:10 - Rare 40k Materials (Part 1)
• 1:15:15 - Rare 40k Materials (Part 2)
• 2:03:30 - Final Thoughts and show closing

Relevant Links:

• Tablewar!- SPONSOR
• Herrick Games & Hobbies- SPONSOR
• Forge World
• Games Workshop
• The Black Library

Episode 215 of The Independent Characters is the long awaited return of the show!.

We used this show to get ourselves back into form and also try out some new features. This is just a fairly open discussion focusing on what each of us have been up to over the last two years as well as what we are looking forward to, especially now that we have restarted the program.

Please stick around after the final music to hear a very special song by our friends Doug Neale and Travis Hathcock. We miss you dearly Doug.

Time Stamps:

• 0:00:00 - Show Intro and Host Introduction
• 0:08:30 - Workbench and Hobby Progress
• 0:41:35 - What have we been up to?
• 1:15:10 - What are we looking forward to?
• 1:44:25 - Final Thoughts and show closing
• 1:57:45 - Carl - A song by Douglas Neale and Travis Hathcock

Relevant Links:

• Tablewar!- SPONSOR
• Herrick Games & Hobbies- SPONSOR
• Forge World
• Games Workshop
• The Black Library

Episode 214 is a less formal episode as Kat and Caleb of CK Studios came to the Astronomicon to hang out with Carl, play some board games, and generally catch up. This episode talks a bit about what we have all been up to, how Covid is impacting everyones hobby but also really focuses around the current Tablewar Charities Auction which is taking place now! Be sure to go check it out. It's for a great cause and there are some fantastic prizes. The auction and drawings all end on May 10th!

We hope you enjoy this episode!

Time Stamps:

• 0:00:00 - Show Intro and Host Introduction and Discussion

Relevant Links:

• https://www.tablewar.com/Charity
• Adepticon
• CK Studios

Episode 213 is a shorter but special episode that really focuses around the current Tablewar Charities Auction which is taking place now! Be sure to go check it out. It's for a great cause and there are some fantastic prizes.

However, Carl spends the majority of the episode catching up with friend of the show Colin Ward. We spend time talking about what each of us have been doing and how COVID has impacted the hobby cycle.

We hope you enjoy this episode!

Time Stamps:

• 0:00:00 - Show Intro and Host Introduction and Discussion
• 0:45:00 - Tablewar Charities Details

Relevant Links:

• https://www.tablewar.com/Charity
• Adepticon

Episode 212 of The Independent Characters is, as you know, incredibly late. We talk about that in the episode. Nothing to worry about folks, just general life and scheduling getting in the way. But the important thing is that it is now here! And boy is it! We have a show that clocks in at over three hours of content for you as we tackle the Adeptus Custodes in our Show of Force: Talons of The Emperor episode!

I want to thank Jody and Justin for joining us this episode. Their commitment to the show should not go unmentioned. We really hope you enjoy this episode and we are working to get back on some semblance of a schedule for you.

One last thing - during the show we misspeak about the "Sworn Guardians" rule for Adeptus Custodes. In the show we state that a unit with this ability controls an objective even if outnumbered. However, what we didn't read was the second part of the rule which states that if a unit has a similar rule (Objective Secured really), then "the objective marker is controlled by the player who has the most models within range of it as normal." Sorry for any confusion we may have caused!

We hope you enjoy this episode!

Time Stamps:

• 0:00:00 - Show Intro and Host Introduction
• 0:12:00 - Hobby Progress
• 1:07:55 - Show of Force: Talons of The Emperor Part 1
• 2:07:45 - Show of Force: Talons of The Emperor Part 2
• 3:09:45 - Final Thoughts and Show Closing

Relevant Links:

• The ICs Patreon
• Tablewar! - SPONSOR
• Miniwargaming.com - SPONSOR
• Forge World
• Games Workshop
• The Black Library
• https://www.tablewarcharities.org
• Adepticon
• Monument Hobbies
• Z-Axis Hobbies

Episode 211 of The Independent Characters brings special guest star Caleb Wissenback into the studio to talk with Justin about how to be efficient in your painting setup. Whether you have a small place with no permenant station, or all the room in the world to build a fully fledged art studio, these two will walk you through some tips and ideas on how to get over your painting speed bumps!

We then spend a little time discussing how to get to the table and playing faster. We swear to you this segment was NOT brought to you by Tablewar, regardless of how many times you hear us talk about that product!

One more thing - we mentioned trays and bases that you can print yourself and put into your Tablewar cases, but couldn't recall at the time the name of the company responsible. It was Z-Axis Hobbies. Apologies to them. They make an awesome product!

We hope you enjoy this episode!

Time Stamps:

• 0:00:00 - Show Intro and Host Introduction
• 0:18:30 - Hobby Progress
• 1:03:30 - Preparing for Battle - Part 1
• 2:14:30 - Preparing for Battle - Part 2
• 2:55:30 - Final Thoughts and Show Closing

Relevant Links:

• The ICs Patreon
• Tablewar! - SPONSOR
• Miniwargaming.com - SPONSOR
• Forge World
• Games Workshop
• The Black Library
• https://www.tablewarcharities.org
• Adepticon
• Monument Hobbies
• Studio X Kickstarter
• Z-Axis Hobbies
• Cult of Paint

Episode 210 of The Independent Characters returns, once again, to our series on Champions of 40k. This time we are looking at characters of the any Chaos factions for Champions of 40k: The Powers of Chaos2! Joining us this go-around is Jody and Justin.

As usual we start off with a bit of hobby progress, some discussions about the fires impacting California at this time, and then we move into the main topic!

We hope you enjoy the show!

Time Stamps:

• 00:00:00 - Show Intro, Host Introduction, and Elite Choice
• 00:10:25 - Hobby Progress and Games Played
• 01:07:00 - The Powers of Chaos 2 - Part 1
• 02:14:00 - The Powers of Chaos 2 - Part 2
• 03:23:00 - Final Thoughts and show closing

Relevant Links:

• The ICs Patreon - Join us!
• Tablewar! - SPONSOR
• Tablewar Charities - SPONSOR
• Herrick Games and Hobbies - SPONSOR
• CK Studios - SPONSOR
• Forge World
• Games Workshop
• The Black Library
• Tabletop Minions
• Luke APS Basing
• Black Magic Craft
• 40k Badcast

Episode 209 of The Independent Characters returns to our series on Champions of 40k. This time we are looking at characters of the any Xenos race for Champions of 40k: Enigmas of the Xenos 2! Jody bowed out of joining us this go around as this format with 4 guests would tend to run a little long (I agree with him). But he should be back for episode 210.

First we go through a bit of hobby progress, where you hear all about why the Astronomicon has gone dark, and then we move into the main topic!

We hope you enjoy the show!

Time Stamps:

• 00:00:00 - Show Intro, Host Introduction, and Elite Choice
• 00:10:30 - Hobby Progress and Games Played
• 00:56:55 - Enigmas of the Xenos 2 - Part 1
• 01:57:15 - Enigmas of the Xenos 2 - Part 2
• 02:40:50 - Final Thoughts and show closing

Relevant Links:

• The ICs Patreon - Join us!
• Tablewar! - SPONSOR
• Tablewar Charities - SPONSOR
• Miniwargaming.com - SPONSOR
• CK Studios - SPONSOR
• Forge World
• Games Workshop
• The Black Library
• Gator Foam Core Board
• Monument Hobbies
• Herrick Games and Hobbies
• Wargame Model Mods

Episode 208 of The Independent Characters returns to one of our favorite series... the last time we did this was January of 2019.

In the 41st Millennium there are those who stand out among all others. Shining beacons of light or blackened embers of darkness. In this new series entitled ‘Champions of 40k’, The Independent Characters take an in depth view of several of their favorite heroes in the game.

In this episode we return to explore the lore around each of them and what makes them qualified to be counted among the greatest of their kind. And in true ICs fashion, we go deeper. We look at how their model represents them, how they function on the table as well as how they compare to their fiction!

This round sees us return to explore several ‘Heroes of The Imperium’. We will pick our favorites and dive into how they have helped to turn back the tide of Chaos and Xenos alike.

Although it turned out Jody could not join us for this episode, we do have Justin and Adan on board. We hope you enjoy our return to this series as much as we are excited to bring it to you!

Time Stamps:

• 00:00:00 - Show Intro, Host Introduction, and Elite Choice
• 00:11:15 - Hobby Progress and Games Played
• 00:54:50 - Heroes of The Imperium 2 - Part 1
• 01:38:45 - Heroes of The Imperium 2 - Part 2
• 02:19:30 - Final Thoughts and show closing

Relevant Links:

• The ICs Patreon - Join us!
• Tablewar! - SPONSOR
• Tablewar Charities - SPONSOR
• Miniwargaming.com - SPONSOR
• CK Studios - SPONSOR
• Forge World
• Games Workshop
• The Black Library

Episode 207 of The Independent Characters has us taking a look at the Rogue Trader RPG released by Fantasy Flight Games in 2009.

We are joined by Josh, Jody, and Adan as we discuss the Rogue Trader RPG. We take a look at the mechanics and flavor of the game and discuss the advantages and weaknesses of it. We played through a scenario of it prior to recording and have some interesting thoughts and feedback about it.

While the game is no longer being published, you can still purchase the PDF versions of it from DriveThru RPG, and it is still a valid game with a ton of potential. We hope you enjoy the show!

Time Stamps:

• 0:00:00 - Show Intro and Host Introduction
• 0:09:10 - Hobby Progress
• 0:47:45 - Rogue Trader RPG - Part 1
• 1:46:50 - Rogue Trader RPG - Part 2
• 2:03:40 - Final Thoughts and Show Closing

Relevant Links:

• The ICs Patreon
• Tablewar! - SPONSOR
• Miniwargaming.com - SPONSOR
• Forge World
• Games Workshop
• The Black Library
• https://www.tablewarcharities.org
• Adepticon
• Drive Thru RPG Rogue Trader Files