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Once Upon a Kill Team

Jason & Seánpodcasters.spotify.com
In the 41st millennium there is only war but sometimes it isn’t about winning or losing, it’s whether there was a good story. This podcast looks specifically at narrative play within ‘Warhammer 40K - Kill team’. If you are enjoying what we do, please consider donating on our Ko-fi page. All donations will go towards bringing you more narrative killteam content. https://ko-fi.com/onceuponakillteam
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Episodes

Episode 27 - Special Guest - Can You Roll A Crit

In this episode we have another special guest - John from ‘Can You Roll A Crit’. John Is a fantastic tournament player and runs the superb ‘ Can You Roll A Crit’ youtube channel and podcast. How will he get on with our questions, only one way to find out! Once Upon a Kill Team - https://www.instagram.com/onceuponakillteam/ Jason - https://www.instagram.com/citizendisco/ Seán - https://www.instagram.com/uberstrata_makes/ If you want to support this podcast - https://ko-fi.com/onceuponakillteam Fr...

Aug 13, 20231 hr 4 minSeason 2Ep. 7

Episode 26 - Best Narrative moments

In this episode we reveal the winner of ‘best narrative moment’ in the recent LWG event, read out some awesome listener ‘Desert island killteam’ suggestions and look at a different way to run a campaign. Once Upon a Kill Team - https://www.instagram.com/onceuponakillteam/ Jason - https://www.instagram.com/citizendisco/ Seán - https://www.instagram.com/uberstrata_makes/ If you want to support this podcast - https://ko-fi.com/onceuponakillteam Friends of the Show: Nightfire Gaming - https://www.yo...

Jul 19, 202355 minSeason 2Ep. 6

Episode 25 - The Future of Killteam Narrative

In this episode we discuss our thoughts on the current state of narrative killteam and some of the things we’d like to see in the future. To help us we’ve surveyed the public and can bring you the results. As a forewarning, a servoskull was found gnawing through our vox-caster so our audio is less that our new standard but we hope you enjoy our ramblings nonetheless! Once Upon a Kill Team - https://www.instagram.com/onceuponakillteam/ Jason - https://www.instagram.com/citizendisco/ Seán - https:...

Jun 22, 20231 hr 13 minSeason 2Ep. 5

Episode 24 - Desert Island Killteam

In this episode we discuss our new campaign - VetGuard and Kommandos where we play every Moroch narrative mission. We also have a new feature - Desert island Kill team - what is the ultimate 8 operative team? Once Upon a Kill Team - https://www.instagram.com/onceuponakillteam/ Jason - https://www.instagram.com/citizendisco/ \ Seán - https://www.instagram.com/uberstrata_makes/ If you want to support this podcast - https://ko-fi.com/onceuponakillteam Friends of the Show: 3’s To Wound - ⁠https://ww...

Jun 05, 202355 minSeason 2Ep. 4

Episode 23 - Special Guests - The Grimdark Gamers

In this episode we have fabulous special guests - Gregor and Jester from Grimdark gamers. They have a fantastic Youtube channel where you can see the progress of their narrative campaign and much more! Once Upon a Kill Team - https://www.instagram.com/onceuponakillteam/ Jason - https://www.instagram.com/citizendisco/ Seán - https://www.instagram.com/uberstrata_makes/ If you want to support this podcast - https://ko-fi.com/onceuponakillteam Friends of the Show: 3’s To Wound - ⁠https://www.youtube...

May 21, 20231 hr 25 minSeason 2Ep. 3

Episode 22 - Homebrew Characters in Kill Team

In this episode we talk about introducing characters into your killteam. Like the idea of a chaplain for your intercessors, a commissar for your VetGuard, well let’s see how they might fit in. Homebrew Characters: https://rb.gy/ef7s0 Once Upon a Kill Team - https://www.instagram.com/onceuponakillteam/ Jason - https://www.instagram.com/citizendisco/ Seán - https://www.instagram.com/uberstrata_makes/ If you want to support this podcast - https://ko-fi.com/onceuponakillteam Friends of the Show: Nig...

May 09, 20231 hr 10 minSeason 2Ep. 2

Episode 21 - How ‘spacehulky’ is your killteam?

In this episode we definitively rate all of the current bespoke killteams on how much sense it makes that they are running round a space hulk? How ‘spacehulky’ are they? Once Upon a Kill Team - https://www.instagram.com/onceuponakillteam/ Jason - https://www.instagram.com/citizendisco/ Seán - https://www.instagram.com/uberstrata_makes/ If you want to support this podcast - https://ko-fi.com/onceuponakillteam Friends of the Show: Nightfire Gaming - https://www.youtube.com/c/NightfireGamingYT Batt...

Apr 25, 20231 hr 9 minSeason 2Ep. 21

Episode 20 - One year special - Sean and Jason get grilled by special special guest, Russ from GFN Gaming

In this episode we celebrate one year of ‘Once upon a kill team’ by turning the guest questions on ourselves. Who better to deliver this grilling than the amazing ‘Russ’ from GFN gaming? I’m absolutely certain he will go easy on us. Once Upon a Kill Team - https://www.instagram.com/onceuponakillteam/ Jason - https://www.instagram.com/citizendisco/ Seán - https://www.instagram.com/uberstrata_makes/ If you want to support this podcast - https://ko-fi.com/onceuponakillteam Nightfire Gaming - https:...

Apr 01, 20232 hr 1 minSeason 1Ep. 20

Episode 19 - Special Guest - Emmanuel from ‘Strategic advantage’ and the Killzone podcast

In this episode we have special guest Emmanuel from Strategic advantage and the Killzone podcast. Yes, it is ‘Mr Greenskin’ himself and someone who actually knows how to play the game well! We ask him our guest questions, let’s see how he does. Once Upon a Kill Team - https://www.instagram.com/onceuponakillteam/ Jason - https://www.instagram.com/citizendisco/ Seán - https://www.instagram.com/uberstrata_makes/ If you want to support this podcast - https://ko-fi.com/onceuponakillteam Nightfire Gam...

Mar 18, 20231 hr 20 minSeason 1Ep. 19

Episode 18 - Levelling up, injuries and what to do at the end of your first SpecOp?

In this episode we discuss how your kill team will progress and evolve over the course of a campaign. We look at how you gain XP and how you can level up your operatives. Casualty rolls, injuries and death. We also touch on what to do at the end of your SpecOp, retire your team or carry on? If you want to support this podcast - https://ko-fi.com/onceuponakillteam Once Upon a Kill Team - https://www.instagram.com/onceuponakillteam/ Jason - https://www.instagram.com/citizendisco/ Seán - https://ww...

Feb 27, 202357 minSeason 1Ep. 18

Episode 17 - Favourite Individual Operatives In Kill Team

In this episode we find out what your favourite single operatives are in kill team and what makes them so cool. Once Upon a Kill Team - https://www.instagram.com/onceuponakillteam/ Jason - https://www.instagram.com/citizendisco/ Seán - https://www.instagram.com/uberstrata_makes/ If you want to support this podcast - https://ko-fi.com/onceuponakillteam LWG Narrative Event 18th Feb 2023 - https://www.meetup.com/the-london-warhammer-gaming-guild/events/291134086/ Just the packet - https://drive.goo...

Feb 05, 202350 minSeason 1Ep. 17

Episode 16 - Into the Dark Expeditions with Sal

In this episode we welcome back Sal, the leader of our narrative group, to discuss the recent Into the Dark expedition campaign that we ran. How did the expedition go, what might we change and would we recommend it? Let’s find out. Once Upon a Kill Team - https://www.instagram.com/onceuponakillteam/ Jason - https://www.instagram.com/citizendisco/ Seán - https://www.instagram.com/uberstrata_makes/ If you want to support this podcast - https://ko-fi.com/onceuponakillteam Nightfire Gaming - https:/...

Jan 24, 20231 hr 8 minSeason 1Ep. 16

2022 End of Year Special

In this episode we look back at 2022, how we have found Kill Team Narrative play, some highlights from friends and what we are looking forward to in 2023. Once Upon a Kill Team - https://www.instagram.com/onceuponakillteam/ Jason - https://www.instagram.com/citizendisco/ Seán - https://www.instagram.com/uberstrata_makes/ If you want to support this podcast - https://ko-fi.com/onceuponakillteam Nightfire Gaming - https://www.youtube.com/c/NightfireGamingYT Battle brothers tabletop - https://www.y...

Jan 01, 202337 min

Episode 15 - Special Guest - Rhys from 3’s to Wound

In this episode we talk to the man, the legend, Rhys from 3’s to Wound. You will know him from his fantastic Youtube channel where he does awesome battle reports and updates us on his great hobby work. We ask him our tricky guest questions, will he be the first to get a ‘wrong’ answer and be thrown off the show? Only one way to find out. Once Upon a Kill Team - https://www.instagram.com/onceuponakillteam/ Jason - https://www.instagram.com/citizendisco/ Seán - https://www.instagram.com/uberstrata...

Dec 24, 20221 hr 14 minSeason 1Ep. 15

Episode 14 - Boss battles

In this episode we talk about Boss battles in Kill Team. Why not make the finale of a campaign an epic battle with a dreadnought or a genestealer patriarch or maybe a space marine chapter master? We talk through some we’ve tried out and some potential ways to run it. Once Upon a Kill Team - https://www.instagram.com/onceuponakillteam/ Jason - https://www.instagram.com/citizendisco/ Seán - https://www.instagram.com/uberstrata_makes/ If you want to support this podcast - https://ko-fi.com/onceupon...

Dec 09, 20221 hr 4 minSeason 1Ep. 14

Episode 13 - Requisition Points, Equipment, Strategic assets, Rare equipment

In this episode we talk through some of the rich fluffy narrative rules that flavour your campaign kill team - What are requisition points and how can you spend them, how does equipment work, what strategic assets are cool or useful to take etc. and how they can make your games more fun. Once Upon a Kill Team - https://www.instagram.com/onceuponakillteam/ Jason - https://www.instagram.com/citizendisco/ Seán - https://www.instagram.com/uberstrata_makes/ If you want to support this podcast - https...

Nov 24, 20221 hr 8 minSeason 1Ep. 13

Episode 12 - Review of ‘Into the Dark’ for narrative players

In this episode we review the latest big box kill team release - Into the Dark - from the perspective of how good it might be for narrative players. Are the teams ‘killteamy’ enough? Does the new indoor terrain lend itself to good storytelling? What about the campaign missions? We may also touch on the KT annual 2022 and the new Gellerpox and Starstrider teams. As ever we also talk about our recent hobby triumphs and games that we’ve played. Sorry this episode has been so long coming, Seán has b...

Nov 11, 20221 hr 27 minSeason 1Ep. 12

Episode 11 - How To Make A Homebrew Team With Nightfire Games

In this episode we talk about how you can make a homebrew team, some pitfalls and considerations. We are joined by Sawyer from Nightfire Games who has published numerous homebrew teams on his excellent YouTube channel. As ever we also talk about our recent hobby triumphs and games that we’ve played. Once Upon a Kill Team - https://www.instagram.com/onceuponakillteam/ Jason - https://www.instagram.com/citizendisco/ Seán - https://www.instagram.com/uberstrata_makes/ If you want to support this pod...

Sep 18, 20221 hr 25 minSeason 1Ep. 11

Episode 10 - What are the funnest Kill Teams - Results of the Vote!

In this episode we talk about which kill teams are the F unnest to play or play against. Not the best, not the most likely to win, not even the best looking but the ones that bring the most joy. This time we’ve not left this to our own judgement but by public vote. As ever we also talk about our recent hobby triumphs and games that we’ve played. Support Our Podcast - https://ko-fi.com/onceuponakillteam/ Once Upon a Kill Team - https://www.instagram.com/onceuponakillteam/ Jason - https://www.inst...

Sep 01, 20221 hrSeason 1Ep. 10

Episode 9 - What to do if your narrative team is uncompetitive?

In this episode we talk about what you can do if your team is uncompetitive and you are not winning many games. We discuss how this might arise and some ideas on how to mitigate or think differently about it. As ever we also talk about our recent hobby triumphs and games that we’ve played. Links SURVEY! Which teams are the funnest to play or play against, the Inquisition needs your answers: https://forms.gle/UkuqbHijsmsjuagN6 Once Upon a Kill Team - https://www.instagram.com/onceuponakillteam/ J...

Aug 18, 20221 hr 14 minSeason 1Ep. 9

Episode 8 - Special Guest - Ben from Battle Brother Tabletop

In this episode we talk to the wonderful Ben from Battle Brothers Tabletop. We ask about his amazing and inspirational kitbashing as well as the hard hitting guest questions everyone wants to know! As usual we will also update you on our recent hobbying and latest game sessions. Links Once Upon a Kill Team - https://www.instagram.com/onceuponakillteam/ Jason - https://www.instagram.com/citizendisco/ Seán - https://www.instagram.com/uberstrata_makes/ Battle brothers tabletop - https://www.youtube...

Jul 27, 20221 hr 8 minSeason 1Ep. 8

Episode 7 - Initial review of Warzone Moroch from a narrative perspective

In this episode we talk about the new big box - Moroch. How does it measure up from a narrative perspective? Are the Phobos marines and the Blooded TraItor Guard very ‘killteamy’? What kind of narrative potential does the terrain have? These are our initial thoughts. As usual we will also update you on our recent hobbying and latest game sessions. Links Once Upon a Kill Team - https://www.instagram.com/onceuponakillteam/ Jason - https://www.instagram.com/citizendisco/ Seán - https://www.instagra...

Jul 08, 20221 hr 5 minSeason 1Ep. 7

Episode 6 - The Importance of naming and background in narrative kill team

In this episode we talk about the importance of naming your operatives and making a background for your kill team that will enrich your campaign and propel you forward even if you are losing. We also try and give some thoughts on where to go for inspiration. As usual we will also update you on our recent hobbying and latest game sessions. Links Once Upon a Kill Team - https://www.instagram.com/onceuponakillteam/ Jason - https://www.instagram.com/citizendisco/ Seán - https://www.instagram.com/ube...

Jun 26, 202237 minSeason 1Ep. 6

Bonus Episode - Reasons why narrative kill team is awesome Or Random Ramblings of 3 tired people

In this episode we talk to the king of kill team content Glass Half Dead. This is the second half of the evenings ramblings, go check out the first half on The Vantage Point Podcast. It is raw footage/audio from our chat and doesnt have my usual editing finesse (Or lack thereof) - Seán Links Once Upon a Kill Team - https://www.instagram.com/onceuponakillteam/ Jason - https://www.instagram.com/citizendisco/ Seán - https://www.instagram.com/uberstrata_makes/ Glass Half Dead - https://www.youtube.c...

May 28, 202258 min

Episode 5 - Special Guest - Russ from GFN Gaming - Making awesome Kill Team Battle report videos

In this episode we talk to one of our favourite Kill Team Battle Report makers - Russ from GFN gaming. Not only are the Battle Reports amazing but Russ has been showing us his own narrative campaign. Let’s find out more! As usual we will also update you on our recent hobbying and latest game sessions. Links Once Upon a Kill Team - https://www.instagram.com/onceuponakillteam/ Jason - https://www.instagram.com/citizendisco/ Seán - https://www.instagram.com/uberstrata_makes/ Battle brothers tableto...

May 26, 202250 minSeason 1Ep. 5

Episode 4 - Great narrative kill teams GW will never make and how to proxy them

In this episode we talk about potential kill teams within the 40k lore that we think would be amazing to use in the game but which GW would never officially release. Squats, Arbites, Inquisitors, Ork Nobs....what do you mean they’ve announced squats!? We also discuss ways to proxy your favourite fluff into rules for existing teams. As usual we will update you on our recent hobbying and latest game sessions. Links Once Upon a Kill Team - https://www.instagram.com/onceuponakillteam/ Jason - https:...

May 12, 202237 minSeason 1Ep. 4

Episode 3 - Preparing the new Kill Team Campaign for Spring 2022

In this episode we talk about how we have set up a new group campaign. There are new teams for most players, lots of new missions to pick from and a new warzone. We’ll discuss why we’ve picked our new teams and introduce the operatives to you. We will also update you on our recent hobbying and latest games. Links Once Upon a Kill Team - https://www.instagram.com/onceuponakillteam/ Jason - https://www.instagram.com/citizendisco/ Seán - https://www.instagram.com/uberstrata_makes/ Sal - https://www...

Apr 25, 20221 hr 11 minSeason 1Ep. 3

Episode 2 - Killteamyness - How ‘killteamy’ is your kill team?

In this episode we have a look at how suited the different teams are to the ethos of kill team - how ‘killteamy’ are they? We both give our own criteria for ‘killteamyness’ (there has been no conferring). We are then going to each rank all the currently available teams. Do you agree with us? Can we even agree amongst ourselves? Only one way to find out... Links Once Upon a Kill Team - https://www.instagram.com/onceuponakillteam/ Jason - https://www.instagram.com/citizendisco/ Seán - https://www....

Apr 12, 202245 minSeason 1Ep. 2

Episode 1 - How to set up a SpecOps campaign in 40k Kill Team

In this episode we take you through how to set up and manage your narrative (SpecOps) kill team and suggest some ways to play a campaign. We also touch on what hobby progress we’ve made this week and how our teams got on in our first SpecOps season. Links Jason - https://www.instagram.com/citizendisco/ Seán - https://www.instagram.com/uberstrata_makes/ London Wargaming Guild - https://www.instagram.com/lwarguild/...

Apr 07, 202252 minSeason 1Ep. 1

Episode 0 - Introductions

In the 41st millennium there is only war but sometimes it isn’t about winning or losing, it’s whether there was a good story. This podcast looks specifically at narrative play (SpecOps) in the miniatures game ‘Warhammer 40K - Kill team’ (2021 edition). In this episode we introduce the team - Seán and Jason - and the podcast. Who are we, why do we like Kill Team and why are we doing this podcast? Links Jason - https://www.instagram.com/citizendisco/ Seán - https://www.instagram.com/uberstrata_mak...

Mar 14, 202221 min
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