Preferred Enemies – A Warhammer 40K Podcast

This week, we tackle some Tau listbuilding, with a mission in mind. The top 16 armies at Adepticon saw a lot of Necrons, all with similar builds. Does the Tau […] The post Episode 51: Let’s Build a List – Tau first appeared on Preferred Enemies - A Warhammer 40K Podcast.

It’s our second anniversary, and what better way to celebrate than with new sound equipment, a new opening/closing theme song, and a new codex! The long-awaited update of the Tau […] The post Episode 50: The Greater Good Returns first appeared on Preferred Enemies - A Warhammer 40K Podcast.

This week’s episode sees us discussing a diverse trio of subjects. First, we discuss GW’s new North American trade policies, the MiniWarGaming.com closing announcement, and what we think this does […] The post Episode 49: Rants, Relics, and Robots first appeared on Preferred Enemies - A Warhammer 40K Podcast.

  We finally have the English version of the Chaos Daemons codex in our hands, so you know what that means – codex review time! This isn’t just a small […] The post Episode 48: Daemons in Review first appeared on Preferred Enemies - A Warhammer 40K Podcast.

The release of the Chaos Daemons codex is upon us, but when we recorded, the book was not yet out. Instead, we had a big batch of translated German codex […] The post Episode 47: Sprechen Sie Daemon? first appeared on Preferred Enemies - A Warhammer 40K Podcast.

  This week, we take a look at a couple of bizarre rules twists in 6th edition. First: when it comes to allies of convenience, is the enemy of your […] The post Episode 46: What’s an Enemy, Anyway? first appeared on Preferred Enemies - A Warhammer 40K Podcast.

On this episode, we take a look at the challenges facing new players getting into the game. In the face of increasingly expensive minis and other competition for their entertainment […] The post Episode 45: Making 40K Accessible first appeared on Preferred Enemies - A Warhammer 40K Podcast.

New year! New codex! New host! We welcome Kevin from our parent podcast as our new co-host, explain where we’ve been and why we’ve been gone (and why Rob shouldn’t […] The post Episode 44: Dark Angels first appeared on Preferred Enemies - A Warhammer 40K Podcast.

This week, we continue our series looking at the less-played armies in the 40K scene by focusing on the Tyranids. How did 6th Edition treat the bugs from beyond our […] The post Episode 43: Life in the Lower Tier – Tyranids first appeared on Preferred Enemies - A Warhammer 40K Podcast.

Don’t panic! This week, we start a series taking a look at those armies that are not generally considered in the top tiers of competitive 40K play, starting with the […] The post Episode 42: Life In the Lower Tier – Eldar first appeared on Preferred Enemies - A Warhammer 40K Podcast.

We kick off a new series this episode, taking you through listbuilding from concept to completion, with all the internal debates and justification inbetween. For our first listbuilding exercise, we’re […] The post Episode 41: Let’s Build a List – Necrons first appeared on Preferred Enemies - A Warhammer 40K Podcast.

Our 40th Episode, and we’re officially middle-aged now. That means it’s the perfect time to re-examine our youth and look back at Episode 3, when we rated the best, worst, […] The post Episode 40: The Return of the Good, the Bad, and the Weird first appeared on Preferred Enemies - A Warhammer 40K Podcast.

This week, we’re joined by Kevin from Underdiscussion as we examine the marks of the four Chaos Gods in the new Chaos Space Marine codex. Khorne, Nurgle, Slaanesh, and Tzeentch […] The post Episode 39: Marks of the Chaos Gods first appeared on Preferred Enemies - A Warhammer 40K Podcast.

The next Black Crusade is upon us! Rob, Dennis, and Richard take their first looks at the brand-new Chaos Space Marine codex and give their first impressions. How does the […] The post Episode 38: The Traitor Legions Return first appeared on Preferred Enemies - A Warhammer 40K Podcast.

We’ve got a full plate this week! First, we review GW’s new Psyker app for iOS devices – is it worth replacing your paper psychic cards? Next, we discuss the […] The post Episode 37: Mobile, Metal, and Massacre first appeared on Preferred Enemies - A Warhammer 40K Podcast.

After a one-week delay, we’re back with a look at Dark Vengeance, the new starter set for 6th Edition. How good do the new snap-fit models look, and how does […] The post Episode 36: Dark Vengeance first appeared on Preferred Enemies - A Warhammer 40K Podcast.

This week, we revisit a topic we covered way back in episode #13 – how to deal with vehicles. How has 6th Edition changed up the game and how we […] The post Episode 35: Anti-Armor Revisited first appeared on Preferred Enemies - A Warhammer 40K Podcast.

6th Edition is bringing a lot of changes to the game, and with it our armies are changing up. How is the new edition changing how the Preferred Enemies crew […] The post Episode 34: The Times, They Are a-Changin’ first appeared on Preferred Enemies - A Warhammer 40K Podcast.

On this episode of Preferred Enemies, Rob, Dennis, and Jon discuss the new parts of 6th Edition that we only touched on in our big review episode: Psychic Powers, Allies, […] The post Episode 33: The Rest of 6th Edition first appeared on Preferred Enemies - A Warhammer 40K Podcast.

To celebrate the release of 6th Edition, we got together with the cast of Underdiscussion and our friend Tim to discuss the new rules set. 8 wargaming geeks, 4 copies […] The post Episode 32: Hello, Sixth Edition! first appeared on Preferred Enemies - A Warhammer 40K Podcast.

The end of the edition is nigh! The Sixth Edition of Warhammer 40,000 has been officially announced, and that means the days of Fifth Edition are drawing to a close. […] The post Episode 31: Farewell, Fifth Edition! first appeared on Preferred Enemies - A Warhammer 40K Podcast.

Our friend Dustin joins us as we tackle the Necrons in this episode’s Armies for Newbs segment. It’s been almost 8 months since the book has been released; now that […] The post Episode 30: Armies for Newbs – Necrons first appeared on Preferred Enemies - A Warhammer 40K Podcast.

The Armies for Newbs series soldiers on with a look at the Black Templars, the oldest codex still left standing. How does this codex, still full of 4th Edition thinking […] The post Episode 29: Armies for Newbs – Black Templars first appeared on Preferred Enemies - A Warhammer 40K Podcast.

Coming from Rob’s mancave, Armies for Newbs continues with the army that’s been flooding tournaments and took the top spot at Adepticon – the Grey Knights. What makes this army […] The post Episode 28: Armies for Newbs – Grey Knights first appeared on Preferred Enemies - A Warhammer 40K Podcast.

Our friend Dan joins us for this episode as we continue our Armies for Newbs series for a look at Space Marines. Spoiler alert: they’re in the starter set for […] The post Episode 27: Armies for Newbs – Space Marines first appeared on Preferred Enemies - A Warhammer 40K Podcast.

Preferred Enemies has hit the one year mark, and to celebrate we’ve brought in the rest of our playing group to talk about the last year in 40K and the […] The post Episode 26: The First Anniversary Episode first appeared on Preferred Enemies - A Warhammer 40K Podcast.

This week, Armies for Newbs focuses on the Dark Eldar and their various pain-fueled and poisonous tricks. How do they stack up against some of the tougher, better-armored armies out […] The post Episode 25: Armies for Newbs – Dark Eldar first appeared on Preferred Enemies - A Warhammer 40K Podcast.

Armies for Newbs continues with a look at the true bad guys of the 40K universe, the traitor legions of the Chaos Space Marines. Are they still up for fighting […] The post Episode 24: Armies for Newbs – Chaos Space Marines first appeared on Preferred Enemies - A Warhammer 40K Podcast.

In honor of the latest model releases, we continue Armies for Newbs with a look at the Great Devourer, the Tyranids. Are they a solid army choice for new players, […] The post Episode 23: Armies for Newbs – Tyranids first appeared on Preferred Enemies - A Warhammer 40K Podcast.

This week, Armies for Newbs continues with a look at the very psychic, very specialized Eldar. Also, our friend Dustin sits in to discuss the results of the latest escalation league. The post Episode 22: Armies for Newbs – Eldar first appeared on Preferred Enemies - A Warhammer 40K Podcast.

Armies for Newbs continues with a look at the very shooty Tau Empire. Also, we look at recent rumor revelations, talk about the current escalation league, and announce our new forums. The post Episode 21: Armies for Newbs – Tau first appeared on Preferred Enemies - A Warhammer 40K Podcast.

Our Armies for Newbs series continues with everyone's favorite space vikings, the Space Wolves. Also, our reactions to the rumored 6th Edition leak and the latest FAQs. The post Episode 20: Armies for Newbs – Space Wolves first appeared on Preferred Enemies - A Warhammer 40K Podcast.

We start off the new year with a new series - Armies for Newbs - and we review the Orks and how they might appeal to a new player. Also, our 40K Christmas hauls and New Year's Resolutions. The post Episode 19: Armies for Newbs – Orks first appeared on Preferred Enemies - A Warhammer 40K Podcast.

We take a look at all the rumors that have been springing up online over the past few months, both for the next edition and the upcoming codexes. Does the future look bright? Listen and find out. The post Episode 18: Portents of the Future first appeared on Preferred Enemies - A Warhammer 40K Podcast.

The Preferred Enemies crew is back from our holiday break, and we talk about deployment and how we place our armies. Also, a recap of our recent league, and our 40K Christmas wishes. The post Episode 17: Putting It On the Table first appeared on Preferred Enemies - A Warhammer 40K Podcast.

Dustin from UnderDiscussion, our resident Necron player, joins us as we discuss the new Necron codex. The fluff, the rules, and the units - we discuss the book from cover to cover. The post Episode 16: Rise of the Necrons first appeared on Preferred Enemies - A Warhammer 40K Podcast.

This week, Rob and Richard were busy painting miniatures, so we opened up the conversation to whatever came to mind. Ben joins us and used the time to give his tips and tricks for shopping for 40K on eBay, and we talk Tau, Necrons, and the first two weeks of our escalation league. The post Episode 15: Open Mic Night at the Painting Table first appeared on Preferred Enemies - A Warhammer 40K Podcast.

It's a full table for the fifth and final installment of the Know Your Slots series - the Heavy Support slot. Join us as we discuss the big guns in our codexes, as well as our upcoming league and a friend's first 40K game. The post Episode 14: Know Your Slots – Heavy Support first appeared on Preferred Enemies - A Warhammer 40K Podcast.

On this episode, our friend Tim sits in for Dennis as we talk about the various options for dealing with vehicles. How many times can we say "melta" in one episode? We keep track! The post Episode 13: Anti-Mech first appeared on Preferred Enemies - A Warhammer 40K Podcast.

It's part four of our Know Your Slots series, where we tackle the Fast Attack slot. Also, Richard, Jon, and Rob review Space Marine, and we announce the winner of our contest! The post Episode 12: Know Your Slots – Fast Attack first appeared on Preferred Enemies - A Warhammer 40K Podcast.

This week, we're talking about assault - our favorite units, our favorite weapons, and which stat we think is the most important in assault. Also, we talk about part 2 of the new Sisters codex and our recent gaming night. The post Episode 11: In Your Face! first appeared on Preferred Enemies - A Warhammer 40K Podcast.

Kevin (Hooligan from UnderDiscussion) joins the Preferred Enemies crew for part three of our Know Your Slots series. Also, 'Ard Boyz coverage, and our first listener contest is announced! The post Episode 10: Know Your Slots – Elites first appeared on Preferred Enemies - A Warhammer 40K Podcast.

This episode, Rob, Dennis, and Richard are up to their elbows in building terrain, so it's open discussion time as we prepare for our local store's first 40k event. The post Episode 9: Open Mic Night at the Terrain Shop first appeared on Preferred Enemies - A Warhammer 40K Podcast.

Continuing our "Know Your Slots" series, we turn our attention to the Troops slot; we discuss our favorite troops (especially the ones that aren't troops) and how we use them. The post Episode 8: Know Your Slots – Troops first appeared on Preferred Enemies - A Warhammer 40K Podcast.

Dennis gives us his tournament report for WarGamesCon 2011 in Austin, his first Grand Tournament. The post Bonus Episode 3: WarGamesCon first appeared on Preferred Enemies - A Warhammer 40K Podcast.

The Preferred Enemies crew spends this episode talking about the basics of list building - general strategy, preferred point levels, MSU v. deathstars, and comp scores. Also, Jon eats a hat. The post Episode 7: Listbuilding 101 first appeared on Preferred Enemies - A Warhammer 40K Podcast.