Behind the Scenes at the Tacoma Open | James O'Brien Talks TO Life & Running GW-Sanctioned Tournaments

What goes into running a massive Warhammer event backed by Games Workshop? This week, the Always Strikes Last crew sits down with James O’Brien, the tournament organizer behind the Tacoma Open Grand Tournament, one of the premier events in the Pacific Northwest. James shares the behind-the-scenes challenges, the logistics of working with GW, and what it takes to build a smooth, competitive experience for hundreds of players. Whether you're a TO, a player, or just curious how these big events tick—this one’s for you. 🎯 Support the show: patreon.com/AlwaysStrikesLast 🛒 Hobby gear & merch: alwaysstrikeslast.square.site