Welcome to the show! In this episode we discuss Deepkin and Death Tactics in depth with special guest James Tinsdale. We talk about his Namarti corps list which went 5-0 at Blackout 2019 after the recent release of the GHB2019 and discuss what separates the players who do well at tournaments with some tips on aspiring competitive players to up their game! In part 2 of the show we delve into the dark world of Legion of Nagash lists talking about Byron's and James Element Games Grand Slam lists an...
Aug 31, 2019•2 hr 16 min
Welcome to the show! In this episode we talk about the AOS ETC 2019. Les, Byron and Russ discuss the ETC event, the hobby build up to the AOS ETC 2019 and the match ups during the event. Don't worry if you don't know anything about the ETC we talk about the event and how team event AOS works. So if you want to hear our take on the International world championships of AOS then sit back and get ready for some hammer to your face!
Aug 28, 2019•2 hr 11 min
Welcome to the show! In this episode we review the Sylvaneth battletome in depth. Finally the seedpods are ripe and ready to be unleashed all over the tournament scene. If you want to know your oakenbrow from your gnarlroot and why winterleaf might just be the obvious choice give the show a listen. We point out our favourites as well as try and hash out a match play list which we think could compete in the current meta. As well as covering all artefacts, traits, warscrolls, spells and battalions...
Jul 18, 2019•1 hr 58 min
Welcome to the show! In this episode Russ is joined by James and Ritchie to discuss the AOS 6 Nations 2019 and have a general round table talk about the state of the game. James and Ritchie (from justplay) were both first time players on team England this year and give their insights about team AOS play and the event itself held in Firestorm Games Cardiff. We talk thought Ritchie's Fyreslayer list that went 5-0 and also talk about Kharadron Overlords in what we think will be the next powerhouse ...
Jul 14, 2019•2 hr 10 min
Welcome to the show! In this episode the full Facehammer team talk about the AoS Heats, SCGT and the current Match play Meta in the UK! We discuss the Heat 1, 2 and SCGT going over the top armies and discuss the Skaven and Fec question in depth... This show is more like some of our older content where we wax lyrical with our opinions on match play AOS. So want to hear how Terry can roll 5+ saves with Nurgle or dish out 100 mortal wounds with Skarbrand, How Les can rattle his opponents with his e...
May 29, 2019•2 hr 27 min
Welcome to the show! In this episode we are joined by Bryan "Da Hobbykilla" Carmichael to review the Hedonites of Slaanesh Battletome! We talk through each grand host every artifact and warscroll to give you a detailed overview of Slaanesh in match play. Do you want to know what our thrilling compulsions are when it comes to writing army lists? then this is the show for you. So sit back and get ready for a feast of depravities and some hammer to your Face!
May 03, 2019•2 hr 48 min
Welcome to the show! In this episode we review the new Fyreslayers battletome review. So if you want to know all about the new battletome, the artefacts, warscroll changes and all new Magmadroth traits then this is the show for you. We didn't have a lot of experiance with Fyreslayers going into this show so treated this is a an entirely new army. In fact there are so many big changes this was probably for the best. So if you want to know your Lofnir from your Vosarg lodge then sit back and get r...
Apr 20, 2019•2 hr
Welcome to the show! In this episode we talk in depth about the AOS UK Masters 2018 season! Its been a while since we recorded this so its coming out a couple months late, Sorry! But here it is in all its glory, the Facehammer team discuss all there games from the Masters. We talk through lists and tactics and decisions which either won or lost the event for us. So if you want to hear about cutting edge top table play and about people who exemplify what it means to partake in top table behaviour...
Apr 02, 2019•2 hr 19 min
Welcome to the show! In this episode we talk about the Blades of Khorne Battletome in detail. We discuss all the options, but mostly skull cannons... and how to buff your skull cannons and why skull cannons are amazing! Well we do talk about everything else in the battletome and some of the sneaky blood tithe combos and tricks which can be pulled off using the new judgements of khorne and blood blessings. So get ready to sacrifice skulls to the altar of awesome and sit back and get ready for som...
Mar 24, 2019•2 hr 52 min
Welcome to the show! In this episode we talk about the Skaven Battletome in detail. Discussing the great clans and how yo get the most from your warp grinders and doom rockets as well as analysis on every warscrolls, artefact, allegiance ability, trait and spell! So if you want to get your rats out then this is the show you have been waiting for! Want to know all about Terry's droning bell of doom? then tune in sit back and get ready for some hammer to your face.
Feb 09, 2019•3 hr 31 min
Welcome to the show! In this episode the FaceHammer team analyse the brand new Flesh-Eater Courts battletome in Gory Detail! We talk about the grand court's and the new Arch Regent warscroll as well as the best way to tear your opponents asunder with wanton bloody abandon! Want to know how to run an army of Monsters and be effective or how to shut down the table with your loyal followers! Maybe you just know FEC all about them and want the low down, if so then sit back and get ready for some ham...
Feb 09, 2019•2 hr 21 min
Welcome to the show! In this episode we are joined by the current UK AOS Master Jack Armstrong to discuss the AOS Masters 2018! We talk about Jack's gaming background and what it takes to be a master. Jack who cannot attend this year talks about the lists and combos. From one Master to Another we breakdown the tricks and combos and make predictions on who will lift the coveted trophy! Be sure to follow the coverage by Ben Curry on Instagram and twitter and tune into our twitter feed to keep up t...
Jan 22, 2019•1 hr 41 min
Welcome to the show! In this Episode we cover the Gloomspite Gitz battletome in depth! First we discuss all the artefacts, spells and allegiance abilities, highlighting the combos and stand out choices for match play Age of Sigmar. Secondly we discuss the warscrolls and battlations in depth, discussing all the rules, points and potential battlefield application for the units concluding our full length breakdown of the Gloomspite Gitz battletome. In the final part of the show we answer listener q...
Jan 05, 2019•3 hr 6 min
Welcome to the show! In this episode we cover the FaceHammer GT 2018! A Warhammer Age of Sigmar Tournament held at Element Games back in September. We talk about the event from the TO's perspective, discussing the event in full including our thoughts on Tournament formats, the Event pack, why we decided to make certain decisions and in depth analysis of painting and lists. We discuss how we chose the winners of the FaceHammer GT painting competition winning entries and then after a break come ba...
Nov 16, 2018•3 hr 9 min
Welcome to the show! In this episode I am joined by special guest Ady Mac discussing his Archaon Plagued Touched Warband list! After his success at BLACKOUT with Archaon I decided to grab him for an interview about his list. Ady Finished up on the podium and then went to Eggs where he collected a best sports trophy! We discuss his approach to both events and delve into tactics around the list but also how Ady goes about earning his reputation as one of the best Sportsmen and top gamers on the UK...
Sep 19, 2018•1 hr 17 min
Welcome to the show! In this episode we cover our lists for two recent Warhammer Age of Sigmar events in the UK - BLACKOUT and EGGS! delving into our tactics and tips with our Nighthaunt and Mixed Order armies. First we discuss Russ' Nighthaunt and Bryons' Mixed Order Lists for BLACKOUT and follow up with a discussion about Sportsmanship and table etiquette. In part 2 of the show we delve into the Element Games Grand Slam (EGGS) event held in Stockport at the Element games venue. Terry discusses...
Sep 19, 2018•2 hr 57 min
Welcome to the show! In this episode Russ is joined by two special guests to discuss the Midwest Meltdown. We are joined by Domus who organising the event and also Brad who ended up emerging victorious at the Meltdown with Nagash. We discuss the event, lists as well as AoS and backgrounds to both guests, I wanted to cover some US events on the show and what better way to do this than to get it direct from the TO and Winner! Sit back and get ready for some hammer to your face! Enjoy!...
Aug 19, 2018•2 hr 4 min
Welcome to the show! In this episode Russ, Les and Byron talk about their experience at the AOS 6 Nations event held at common ground games in Stirling!We discuss our prep and list decisions as well as our games and results. In the last section Terry picks out his fave lists from the event and we discuss what made them so cool! Please bear in mind this show was PRE FAQ and recorded a few weeks ago. Sit back and get ready for some hammer to your face! Enjoy!...
Aug 14, 2018•2 hr 50 min
Welcome to the show! In this episode Russ and Byron Review the Nighthaunt Battletome. We discuss every Command Trait, Artefact and spell with our initial impressions of the best of the bunch. In part 2 of the show we review every warscroll, discussing points and combinations as well as our top picks for match play. Finally in part 3 we discuss battlaions and combinations and also how the Nighthaunt fit into the legion of Nagash armies. Sit back and get ready for some hammer to your face! Enjoy!...
Jul 02, 2018•2 hr 7 min
Welcome to the show! In this episode we review the Stormcast Eternals Battletome. In the first part of the show Les and Russ discuss the Stormhost rules and analyse every artefact, trait and spell. Part 2 we go through every single warscroll highlighting key changed and describing the sacrosanct chamber units in detail. In the last part we wrap up with warscroll battalions, endless spells as well as some of the combos available in the book. Sit back and get ready for some hammer to your face! En...
Jul 01, 2018•3 hr 46 min
Welcome to the show! In this episode the FaceHammer team discuss Malign Sorcery and explain how to get the most out of the endless spells in match play. We break down every warscroll which comes in the set and explain the combos you can use to win at Warhammer! We also discuss the realm rules and go through all artefacts from your realm allegiance and pick out the best items to use in your armies. So if its the Sword of Judgement or the Ethereal Amulet we pick out the hidden gems in the new arte...
Jun 18, 2018•3 hr 13 min
Welcome to the show! In this episode the Facehammer team talk through the new Age of Sigmar 2 Core Rules and review all the changes and what effect these will have on Match play AoS. We cover all the main core rule changes as well as going into the new summoning mechanics and provide our points of view on what impact this will have on the AoS tournament Meta in the coming months. Sit back and get ready for some hammer to your face! Enjoy!
Jun 14, 2018•2 hr 47 min
Welcome to the show! With two members in attendance and my viewpoint as a TO talk about our experience at the SCGT 2018. We discuss the armies at length and the winners of the painting prizes in the first half of the show as well as our recent hobby activity. In the second half of the show we talk about Les and Terry's experience with Malign Portents and then go through the lists which did well at the event and discuss the winning armies Sit back and get ready for some hammer to your face! Enjoy...
May 31, 2018•1 hr 41 min
Welcome to the show! In this show we review our trip to Adepticon in Schaumberg IL. We discuss the experience of our visit and the show takes a less gaming focus approach and more a convention review style. We end up talking about our social interactions as well as how we found playing in a new META / Environment and what we thought of the whole experience. Sit back and get ready for some hammer to your face! Enjoy!
May 22, 2018•2 hr 15 min
Welcome to the show! In this episode we take an indepth look at the Idoneth Deepkin battletome. We discuss the allegiance abilities, artefacts and traits, rituals and spells as well as covering warscrolls, enclaves and warscroll battalions! During the show we also come up with another Russ Veal army build on the fly. Sit back and get ready for some hammer to your face! Enjoy!
Apr 20, 2018•2 hr 17 min
Welcome to the show! In this Episode we talk about our hobby prep for Adepticon, Answer questions about what we expect from the American AOS scene and discuss everything from our army lists and predictions for the event as well as how we are going to transport our models to the States! Sit back and get ready for some hammer to your face! Enjoy!
Mar 19, 2018•2 hr 1 min
Welcome to the show! In this Episode we talk all things Daughters of Khaine, with the release of the new battletome this weekend the FaceHammer team discuss every artefact, command trait, prayer, spell and warscroll in the battletome. Providing you our tactical insight and combos from the book. We also end up writing an army list live on air and announce the dates for FHGT2018! Sit back and get ready for some hammer to your face! Enjoy!
Mar 01, 2018•2 hr 23 min
Welcome to the show! In this episode we are joined by the Age of SigBrah guys to talk about the last year of Age of Sigmar. We cover the year month by month and talk new releases, tournaments, events, community and everything Warhammer. Sit back and get ready for some hammer to your face! Enjoy!
Feb 02, 2018•2 hr 14 min
Welcome to the show! In this show we dissect the new battletome Maggotkin of Nurgle for Age of Sigmar, in all its foetid glory. To highlight the power behind the pustules we discuss all warscrolls, artefacts, spells and allegiance abilities. Giving you all the information to help spread the glorious rot across the realms! So sit back and get ready for some Hammer to the face! Sit back and get ready for some hammer to your face! Enjoy!...
Jan 07, 2018•2 hr 52 min
Welcome to the show! The whole team was in attendance for the Blood & Glory Gaming Convention being held at The Roundhouse in Derby. It was 6 games of Generals Handbook 2017 using a 2000 point list. In this show we discuss our games and experiences from the event. More importantly we talk about cocktails and our night out! Sit back and get ready for some hammer to your face! Enjoy!
Dec 21, 2017•2 hr 3 min
