That's right it's time for another delayed tournament re-cap! This go around the lads break down their lists and performance from the recent Convic 2022 tournament. Join them as they blame how well they did on everything but their strategic acumen. Who knows, you might even learn from their mistakes! Enjoy!. PS. 10 points to the first person who can guess why this episode took so long to be released. Leave you answer in the comments.
Sep 18, 2022•1 hr 13 min•Ep. 59
Join Bensome, Sellick and Huw as they eat their way through one of the latest Kings of War lists - Halflings! Don’t look down on them, Halflings are here to stay and probably look up to you! We cover the usual unit by unit break down, our opinions on the units and thoughts on their tactics as well as covering countless condiments; This episode is sure to satisfy your appetite. Let us know what you think! Sellick
Jul 24, 2022•1 hr 46 min•Ep. 58
G'day Champs, the fellas are back! This time they're bringing along a brief rundown of some recent tournaments across the country. Speaking of tournaments, the major Victorian heritage 2-day event "Convic" is fast approaching. To get everyone up to speed with its particulars the team go through the freshly minted players pack and point out all the interesting goodies. Join them as they analyse and passionately discuss some potential hot topics. Enjoy!
Jul 17, 2022•53 min•Ep. 57
Its true, Ogre's have many layers. Luckily for you and your delicate eyes; Bensome, Sellick and Huw peal them back as they deep dive into the inner workings of the much anticipated Ogre Army list. We talk through all of the heavy weights and the red shirt wearing little guys and of course some of the best characters in the game of Kings of War. Let us know what you think! Are we wrong? Are we right? Are Boomer chariots actually amazing? Enjoy! DM
Apr 26, 2022•1 hr 48 min•Ep. 56
Join Bensome and Huw as they dive into a delicate but delicious debrief of the most recent tournament in Melbourne Victoria. While the naming convention and creativity of Mikes tournaments may have fallen to the wayside; the attendance and calibre of opponents has continued its momentum. Special call out to the Geelong contingent of gamers for making the trip over to max out capacity of this tournament. Tabletop TO link below to see all results and final standings. https://tabletop.to/kings-of-w...
Apr 08, 2022•54 min•Ep. 55
Hark, doth thine ears deceive? That's right, 3 episodes in one week! (take this as an apology for not releasing anything at the end of last year) It's been a long 2 days with the lads having participated in the Australian Clash of Kings 2022 tournament. Now that it's done and dusted, join them as they briefly recount their games, discuss some highlights and compare their predictions from the previous episode. Once again this is a "Nights" episode so editing is minimal, volume levels are a bit al...
Jan 23, 2022•49 min•Ep. 54
As promised the lads are back, live from their accomodation the night before the Australian Clash of Kings 2022 tournament! Joining the fellas are special guests Viv and Andrew as they review their lists. Then the five give their end-of-tourny ranking predictions. Place your bets! Be warned: this episode is not like the usual format or of the usual producation quality... this is a NIGHTS sessions! Fast, Very Loose, and not for childrens. Enjoy!
Jan 21, 2022•55 min•Ep. 53
Like a soothing salve on the burn of 2021, the lads return after an unexpected hiatus. With them come gifts in the form of their intended lists for the Australian Clash of Kings tournament this coming weekend. So come and join them as they discuss the ins and outs of unit choices, leaving you in awe, confused, bemused, or inspired (maybe a combination of all 4?). Enjoy! PS. A short, sweet episode this may be but fear not they will return, live from the tournament itself in just a few days! :o...
Jan 18, 2022•35 min•Ep. 52
Direct Misfire's Master Scurriers have returned from the Mantic Games HQ with some juicy, tasty and 'spicy' COK leaks. Easily the biggest COK so far has many great changes,tweaks and additions for all of our armies! Join Bensome, Sellick and Huw as we cover off a few magic items, some army updates for 3 of our favorite armies and even a formation for your listening pleasure! Let us know what you think on facebook or twitter! We cannot wait to recommence our reviews with the updates! Cheers, Dire...
Oct 18, 2021•1 hr 2 min•Ep. 51
Hold on to your britches because a bumper interview spectacular is dropping! Rob and Kyle join the fellas, on separate occasions, to earn their keep with Mantic. (Are you listening Ronnie, they're both doing their job). First up is Social Media Mogul Rob to explain what's going down at the end of the month. TLDR: a worldwide narrative games weekend, that's what. All aboard the hype train as it's about to leave the station. Following that Kyle, the guy from the US who also works for Mantic (sorry...
Aug 06, 2021•1 hr 25 min•Ep. 50
While we cannot explain the origins of your clown focused night terrors, Bensome, Sellick and Huw have run through the Kings of War Nightstalker list for you! We dismantle the good, bad and evil (its mosly evil - spoilers soz) from units and uses, auto includes and utter confusion we've got it all! Please give it a listen and get back to us on what you like, dislike and enjoyed! Cheers, Sellick
Jul 10, 2021•1 hr 56 min•Ep. 49
"If a tree falls in a forest and no one is around to hear it, does it make a sound?" a philosophical thought experiment that Bensome, Sellick and Huw absolutely devour during our new review of the Sylvan Kin Army! You voted for it, you get it! We talk shrubs, small tree's, big tree's and big daddy tree's and provide detailed guidance on how to plan your next garden...errr.. army list! Listen along if you agree, disagree you're content or outraged - let us know on facebook, twitter or email! Chee...
May 28, 2021•1 hr 57 min•Ep. 48
Hey-ho Champerinos! After a bit of a time off Bensome and Huw thought it might be nice to touch base. Joining them on this base-touching episode is #1 fan, Andrew (known from such works as "guest on last years Cancon casts") as they chat about what's been going on and what's coming up. Enjoy! Events discussed on this episode: Briscon: Ticks can be bought here: http://www.briscon.com.au/tournaments.html Briscon Tournament pack can be found here: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1c5Dhb5EK1x1iexNrwC...
Mar 30, 2021•39 min•Ep. 47
Questions come in from all different avenues in the podcast game, so we've stored, collated and deliberated and now answered them for your hungry ears to feast on! You ask; we answer. From gaming, hobby business, future editions and more, we chat through responses to your questions! Thank you all for submitting questions and being generally curious creatures. Enjoy!
Jan 29, 2021•51 min•Ep. 46
Happy New Year! We're back with a bumper special to kick off 2021. Join us as we chat about the year that was and the year to come. Also on the menu are the previously unreleased Kings of Fightclub episodes, including the semi-final and grand finals. That's not all! Special guest Ronnie Renton joins the cast for yarn, answers some questions (including planned releases for 2021) and we test the KoW knowledge of Ronnie and Huw in a game show we created for the occasion. All that and more in the ve...
Jan 16, 2021•1 hr 57 min•Ep. 45
As with all life, there's winners and losers and the Clash of Kings 2021 update is no different! Join Bensome, Sellick and Huw as we bypass the campaign & lore to dive into the changes that impact your army! Will undead get the nerf everyone required? Will Huw love the new Ratkin character? Does the Wiltfather pay childsupport? Our very detailed and slightly intoxicated review has the answers! Give us a shout out on facebook or twitter if you agree or not! Cheers, Direct Misfire...
Oct 31, 2020•1 hr 56 min•Ep. 44
The Direct Misfire cats talk through how they see the relative power rankings of the Kings of War armies, just prior to the release of Clash of Kings 2020. We're interested to hear what you think. Are they way off? What tier would you put the armies into? Are auto-wound dwarves actually fine? Does Morgoth need a buff? Share all your bad ideas on the Direct Misfire Facebook page! Create your own Direct Misfire style tier list here: https://tiermaker.com/create/direct-misfire-kings-of-war-army-tie...
Sep 26, 2020•1 hr 14 min•Ep. 43
You listened to round 1 so we took that as confirmation to go ahead and bring you Kings of Fightclub Round 2! Prepare yourselves once again for another totally professional and not-at-all wince-inducing action packed half hour. Will your favourite make it into the next round? Tune in and find out. Enjoy! This episode was brought to you by Maccwar's Curatives: Things go better with a Maccwar.
Sep 20, 2020•24 min•Ep. 42
We may not be keepers of many scared words but we're back! As voted by you the people, Direct misfire run through the Kingdom of Men Army review, this time in 3rd edition. If you ever find yourself noticing a flesh wound or avoiding shubbery with your knights, then review is for you. Unless its a drink, put what ever is in your hands down, jump in your comfy chair and listen to Bensome, Sellick and Huw talk through the Kingdom of Men list in detail as we open your mind to ways of the Kingdom of ...
Aug 28, 2020•2 hr 33 min•Ep. 41
Massage those eye muscles and loosen up those traps because a world of cringe is headed your way. Yes the first round of Kings of Fight Club has been completed and within are the results. Presented in a mock commentary sports gig type thing, listen as three guys with almost no commentary experience fumble their way through eight rounds of combat. Behind the curtain: we played a bunch of one vs one games using the paired heroes in a set, circular board. What you're about to hear is a dramatisatio...
Jul 12, 2020•37 min•Ep. 40
First there was Morpheus and Neo (Keanu not Page) digitally fighting on the matrix, now join the slightly less dramatic hosts Bensome, Huw and Sellick to see how they have been juggling online gaming! Multiple tournaments in multiple systems with numerous amazing opponents all while in isolation While the restrictions are starting to ease in the southern hemisphere, the gaming is definitely ramping up! Grab a brush and some paint, give us a listen then jump onto facebook or twitter and have a ch...
Jun 09, 2020•1 hr 1 min•Ep. 39
Lock the doors, close the shutters and don your N95 mask as the lads put the Ratkin army under the microscope. Join them at a safe distance as they isolate each aspect of the army and inform the public on the do's and don'ts on all things ratty. Settle in for this quarantine-length episode and don't forget to wash your hands when it's done. Enjoy! PS: Huw makes many references to an "impeded" rule; he meant Hindered (I wasn't going to swap them out as it would have taken forever)....
May 12, 2020•2 hr 44 min•Ep. 38
Join Bensome, Sellick and Huw as we have a quick chat about what we've been doing during our Australian lock down! Between avoiding sneezes and dodging handshakes we've been thinking about you and want to know how you're getting through the covid19 pandemic! We're busy editing another podcast and rolling dice for Kings of Fightclub so get involved give us a listen! We ;ook forward to hearing from you all on facebook or twitter! Kings of War - Universal Battle 2 facebook group https://www.faceboo...
Apr 07, 2020•44 min•Ep. 37
After a few months amid the great Australian toilet paper crisis, Direct Misfire thought it was time for some third edition thoughts. Bensome, Huw and Sellick dive into some of their thoughts on the new edition, rules and tournaments before touching on the changes to the Kings of War Australian ranking system! So stop your toilet paper hording, grab a drink, strap on your headphones and give us a listen! - Sellick Dont forget to vote on FB or Twitter! Convic 2020 Facebook page: https://www.faceb...
Mar 11, 2020•44 min•Ep. 36
Live, unhinged, and recorded in Canberra; home of the Clash of Kings Australia 2020! Joined by special guests Andrew and Viv, the fellas discuss their predictions for the event before recounting their experiences. Recorded over 2 days, the audio on this one isn't the greatest as the setup is different from the usual (so don't get used to it - this isn't going to be the new standard). Also for those with delicate sensibilities be warned. There's a few naughty words thrown about during the course ...
Feb 06, 2020•2 hr 35 min•Ep. 35
As the year is coming to a close the fellas thought it might be nice to have a chat about the year that was. Join Bensome, Sellick, and Huw and they present the equivalent podcast version of a filler episode. They share the good, the bad, their hopes and dreams for 2020, as well as a swathe of other minor talking points. I've said it before and i'll say it again (seriously, look at the 2018 wrap up blurb); from all the guys at Direct Misfire I'd sincerely like to thank you all for sticking with ...
Dec 21, 2019•38 min•Ep. 34
The third edition has dropped and with it, the first couple of third edition tournaments! Join the fellas once more as they numerate of some of the changes in V3, recount their experience in the latest Mikecon tournament, and Mr "At least i didn't come last in the Aussie Masters" Huw retells the ups and downs of attending the KoW Masters for 2019. Enjoy! ** If you wanted to check out the Masters lists, pop on over to our Twitter feed and check this tweet: https://twitter.com/DirectMisfire/status...
Dec 14, 2019•1 hr 44 min•Ep. 33
Hark! Do thine ears deceive you? Nay, they do not for what you are about to experience is truth! Kyle "Pretzel" Przelenski, The Master of Crafted, joins the cast to open cans of worms, spill the beans, and upturn this barrel of monkeys. What does that mean? It means Kings of War 3rd edition rule leaks, that's what. Unveiled in this episode are a mixed bag of assorted special rules, interactions, future releases and *shock* the new armies revealed*. Enjoy! * I apologise in advance ~Bensome...
Sep 14, 2019•41 min•Ep. 32
" What's this.. another episode.. but that's... two in a month!" That's right imaginary person - Bensome, Sellick and our extra salty guest Huw, return to chat through a couple of tournaments Convic & Hammerfall. We then finish with a quick chat about 3rd edition rumours that are floating about the deepest corners of the internet. With the extra content in this cast, it's a touch longer than your average commute, so feel free to just stay on that train cause work can wait. We may be frozen b...
Aug 26, 2019•1 hr 42 min•Ep. 31
Hear ye, hear ye! Announcing the arrival of his royal highness. Slayer of fiends, lord of the tabletop, ruler or all, the Jeffrey of Traish! Yes, the long awaiting episode that was so good we had to record it twice. Champion of the World and all round gentleman Jeff Traish joins the cast to recount his victory over all others in the worldwide KoW UB tournament "Call to Arms 2". He's mastered the game now he'll master your heart as the worlds best Kings of War player serenades you with some tips,...
Aug 04, 2019•1 hr 2 min•Ep. 30
