A podcast channel providing content for the Middle Earth Strategy Battle Game from Games Workshop. Featuring games, and interviews with the most accomplished players in the UK MESBG scene.
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Greetings, dear travelers and wanderers of Middle Earth! Ever wished you could hang out in a cozy pub and just talk all things Lord of the Rings, the Hobbit or just the entire wold of J.R.R. Tolkien? Welcome to the It Comes in Pints pub, where we are here to offer just that! We’ll be your trusty guide through the world of Middle Earth with weekly updates, book and film reviews, and a healthy dose of trivia and games! Our discussions range from why it only makes sense to wield a double-headed ...
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Welcome to North of the Shire, a podcast where we discuss the Middle Earth Strategy Battle Game by Games Workshop, the Lord of the Rings in general and other sundry gaming topics. We will discuss all aspect of the game and the hobby. Favorite topics are new releases, army lists, competitive play, miniature painting, and terrain. Our four hosts are all active players in the OSBGL,the Ontario Strategy Battle Game League in Ontario, Canada and occasionally travel to international events. email: ...
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Welcome to the Gaming Blender Podcast, the Game Design podcast where hosts Matt and Scott combine random game genres and elements to create exciting hypothetical games. Join us on a creative journey as we blend puzzle-solving with action-adventure, strategy with role-playing, and more. Each episode takes you through our process, discussing gameplay mechanics, captivating storylines, and immersive worlds. Whether you're a gaming enthusiast or a budding developer, our podcast offers endless in ...
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The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring – Film Review!
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Send us a text This week on It Comes in Pints, join us on an adventure into the world of Peter Jackson's 2001 adaptation of J.R.R. Tolkien's famous work, "The Fellowship of the Ring." Through dissecting what made the this movie so special, this episode is a must-listen for all hobbits, dwarves, men, elves and even a few orcs! We also debate over th…
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Entmoot 98 - The Breaking Of The Fellowship - Ringbearer Scenarios
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Harry and Tim play through the final four Quest of the Ringbearer scenarios for the Fellowship of the Ring. Plus emails and a competition reminder!Email: Entmootpodcast@gmail.comSupport: Patreon.com/entmootBuy Event Tickets and Toys to support the pod:https://7thcitycollectables.com/nymlpmBy Entmoot
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Fancy setting us a gaming challenge? Get in touch here! In this episode of The Gaming Blender, hosts Scott and Matt discuss their recent gaming experiences, including the release of the PS5 Pro and the challenges of game development. They delve into the concept of creating a hypothetical game, exploring mechanics, narrative, and the evolution of co…
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Creating a Horror Game in Victorian England
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Fancy setting us a gaming challenge? Get in touch here! In this episode of The Gaming Blender, Matt and Scott discuss the recent release of Star Wars Outlaws and the challenges faced by big-name game developers. They then proceed to create a hypothetical horror game set in Victorian England, where players take on the role of a detective investigati…
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Harry takes a very special kind of dragon to a very special kind of dragon based tournament... Also Featuring SBG Mag Giveaway!Email: entmootpodcast@gmail.comSupport at Patreon.com/entmootBy Entmoot
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Episode 53 – The First Knight of Dunland
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Don returns with the third update on his Dunland Battle Company. Can he actually win a game? email us at Northoftheshirepodcast1@gmail.comBy northoftheshirepodcast
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Lord of the Rings Special - The Middle Earth Party Game
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Fancy setting us a gaming challenge? Get in touch here! In this episode, Matt and Scott discuss the recent Lord of the Rings news, including the release of Rings of Power and the cancellation and revival of an upcoming Lord of the Rings MMO. They then brainstorm a hypothetical party game set in the world of Lord of the Rings, where players compete …
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Send us a text Greetings, dear travelers and wanderers of Middle Earth! Ever wished you could hang out in a cozy pub and just talk all things Lord of the Rings, the Hobbit or just the entire wold of J.R.R. Tolkien? Well welcome to the It Comes in Pints pub, where we are here to offer just that! We’ll be your trusty guide through the world of Middle…
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ENTMOOT 96 - A RANGER CAUGHT OFF HIS GUARD
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Harry takes a tiddly Cirith Ungol force to a 355pt event.EMAIL: entmootpodcast@gmail.comSupport the podcast: patreon.com/entmootBy Entmoot
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ENTMOOT 95 - USING THE WORST LEGENDARY LEGION
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Harry tries out a notoriously uncompetitive legion at a competitive event in Belfast. Email: entmootpodcast@gmail.comSupport the Podcast: patreon.com/entmootBy Entmoot
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Last Clan Standing - The Interactive Movie Battle Royale
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Fancy setting us a gaming challenge? Get in touch here! In this episode of the Gaming Blender podcast, Scott and Matthew discuss a hypothetical game called Last Clan Standing. The game is set in a country that has fallen into anarchy after the death of a long-serving dictator. The country has splintered into small rival factions resembling criminal…
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Creating a Hypothetical Puzzle Game in Space
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Fancy setting us a gaming challenge? Get in touch here! In this episode of the Gaming Blender, Matt and Scott discuss the concept of a hypothetical puzzle game. They explore the idea of a puzzle game set in space, where the player must fix a fleet of ships in order to complete a quest. The game incorporates permadeath and loot boxes as mechanics. T…
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Don is back to talk about the how his Dunland Battle Company is doing in a local campaign. Three more games played, and how did they do? The episode name says it all. email us at Northoftheshirepodcast1@gmail.comBy northoftheshirepodcast
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Fancy setting us a gaming challenge? Get in touch here! Scott's back! In this episode of the Gaming Blender podcast, Matt and Scott discuss the gaming industry and their recent gaming experiences. They then proceed to create a hypothetical game, a hero shooter set during the Trojan War. Players choose mythological heroes with specific abilities gra…
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Entmoot 94 - Angborn Again (Slow Grow Pt2)
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Harry finally finishes his Fiefdoms force, gives away an SBG magazine and starts a debate about horses...Email: entmootpodcast@gmail.comSupport: patreon.com/entmootFor the dice that roll SIXES : baronofdice.com/?ref=EntmootBuy your toys here: 7thcitycollectables.com/EntmootBy Entmoot
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Fancy setting us a gaming challenge? Get in touch here! Apologies for the lack of episode - get in touch using the details below! Thanks for listening and please leave us a review and subscribe if you enjoyed it. It really helps us out. https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-gaming-blender/id1597738101 Also please get in touch with us at @gaming…
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ENTMOOT 93 - The Charge of the Knight Brigade at Seven Stones
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Harry teams up with Michael to take all mounted Gondor and Fiefdoms to one of the best events on the calendar.Email: Entmootpodcast@gmail.com Support the Podcast: Patreon.com/EntmootCompetition Deadline: June 30th '24!By Entmoot
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Fancy setting us a gaming challenge? Get in touch here! In this episode, Matt and Guest Star Pete discuss the recent gaming showcases by Sony and Xbox. They also generate ideas for a real-time strategy game with a career mode and survival mechanics. They explore the possibility of creating a satirical game about hedge fund managers, where players h…
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Episode 51 - Let's Play Battle Companies
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Don talks about the first leg of a local Battle Companies campaign he’s playing in. The campaign is using the Community Edition 3.0 rules so what better way to shine a light on this gem of a publication. Follow along with the ups and downs as his company tries to forge a future better than ‘scratching a living off rocks’.…
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Game Design Challenge: Creating Four Games in 20 Minutes
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Fancy setting us a gaming challenge? Get in touch here! The conversation features a unique game design challenge where the host, Matt, is tasked with creating four different games in 20 minutes each. The games are designed on the spot, with randomized genres, mechanics, and narratives. Each game presents a creative and imaginative approach to game …
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Entmoot 92 - BALIN'S TOMB & KHAZAD DUM RINGBEARER SCENARIOS Pt 3
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Harry takes a break from competitive events by delving into scenarios from some of the most iconic scenes in the stories. Plus "Has competitive play gone too far?" Email: entmootpodcast@gmail.comSupport Entmoot here: https://www.patreon.com/entmootFor the dice that roll SIXES : https://baronofdice.com/?ref=Entmoot Buy your toys here: https://7thcit…
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The Power of Narrative in Video Games - The Heart of France
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Fancy setting us a gaming challenge? Get in touch here! In this episode of the Gaming Blender podcast, Matt and special guest Tom discuss the importance of narrative in video games. They explore the challenges of creating compelling narratives and the impact of player choices on storytelling. They also brainstorm a game concept that combines puzzle…
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Uncovering the Truth and Breaking Free in 'A Matter of Time'
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Fancy setting us a gaming challenge? Get in touch here! In this episode of the Gaming Blender, Scott and Matthew discuss their gaming experiences and delve into the concept of creating a new video game. They explore the challenges of managing a gaming backlog and the fear of missing out on playing certain games. The main theme of the conversation r…
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Harry takes Fiefdoms to a shark tank with rules for special banners!Email: entmootpodcast@gmail.comGet discount Dice here: https://baronofdice.com/?ref=EntmootOr subscribe and get goodies: https://www.patreon.com/entmootBy Entmoot
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Andrew and Don discuss their time at Council of the Wise, the largest MESBG tournament in Eastern Canada. They briefly discuss each of their games and review the result. The second part of Don’s home grown Werewolf army is presented as well. email us at Northoftheshirepodcast1@gmail.com Support us at: https://ko-fi.com/northoftheshire…
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Unleash Your Inner God of Construction in 'Builders of Divinity'
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Fancy setting us a gaming challenge? Get in touch here! In this episode of The Gaming Blender, Matt and Scott discuss the concept of an open-world physics-based crafting game. They imagine a game where players take on the role of an architect or mason in different historical eras, tasked with building grand structures using basic materials and tech…
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Entmoot 90 - GAUNTLET GAUNTLET GAUNTLET!
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Harry takes Khand to an escalation event where heroes gain upgrades to fight in a duel to the death in "The Gauntlet"... Support: patreon.com/entmootEmail: entmootpodcast@gmail.comBy Entmoot
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Contractors R Us - The Simulation Battle Royale
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Fancy setting us a gaming challenge? Get in touch here! Welcome back to The Gaming Blender. For week's game we unveil the hypothetical hilarity of Contractors Are Us, a battle royale game set in the ruthless city of Third-Party-Topia, where businesses claw for survival. Imagine running a company that's jack-of-all-trades, master of none, taking on …
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Rally Steam - Vehicles and the Nemesis System
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Fancy setting us a gaming challenge? Get in touch here! Hey, game aficionados, fear not—we have returned, and the Game Blender is whirring away once more. So how about a side of steampunk chariot racing game, where your decisions and disasters echo through a dystopian world? Gear up for a wild ride as we concoct game worlds where innovation is king…
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Although very confused over what episode number this is, Andrew and Don are back for another discussion. This time the main topic up for discussion is a home brew army list that Don has made which features Werewolves. They also review how the North of the Shire team did with their painting goals for 2023.…
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Harry slowly grows his Fiefdom's force for a local league and questions the logic of the Veto system in games. Send your thoughts to entmootpodcast@gmail.comSupport the podcast: https://www.patreon.com/entmootBy Entmoot
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Fancy setting us a gaming challenge? Get in touch here! Strap on your overalls, folks, because we're pitching a strategic farming game that's not just about planting seeds, but also planting the seeds of an empire. Picture fortifying your homestead, reviving an ancient colony, and juggling the challenges of diplomacy and defence. We dream up a stea…
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ENTMOOT 88 - META SHIFT AT THE GRAND PRIX '24?
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Harry takes Fiefdoms to one of the most competitive events in the UK, the winning list we may surprise you! We also discuss the latest FAQ. Email yourthoughts to Entmootpodcast@gmail.com Support the podcast on Patreon.com/Entmoot.By Entmoot
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Harry's 500pts of Fiefdoms fight over the Jewels of Thranduil in Hull.Email: Entmootpodcast@gmail.com. Patreon.com/Entmoot to support!By Entmoot
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Fancy setting us a gaming challenge? Get in touch here! Fasten your seatbelts for a high-octane brainstorming session, where we ditch the typical MMO fare for a wild ride featuring vehicle-based gameplay and an assassin targeting mechanics. Scott and I conjure up a universe where strategic target selection meets the thrill of the chase. We chart a …
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Episode 48 – The Battle for Bree Charity Tournament
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Don and Garrett sit down for a casual chat about a Charity event they attended in December. Very loose format on this episode as the two guys have have a bit of a discussion about what they’ve been up to during this long lull in MESBG releases. We call this episode 49 in the intro, but it's really 48. Things get complicated when juggling recordings…
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Fancy setting us a gaming challenge? Get in touch here! It's official, we've lost our minds. Picture an open-world sandbox where you search for love while dodging the ever-looming threat of permadeath. We craft a narrative of forbidden love and survival, where every shadowy alley could lead to eternity or end it. So, plug in your headphones, and le…
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ENTMOOT 86 - Numerous Tears in Bangor
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New Year, New Army... New Era of success?! Harry takes Fiefdoms and Gandalf the White to a tournament near Belfast.Email: entmootpodcast@gmail.comBy Entmoot
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Fancy setting us a gaming challenge? Get in touch here! Ever wondered how it feels to step into the shoes of gaming's most notorious villains? Well, folks, that's exactly where Scott and I kick off the New Year at the Gaming Blender – pondering what it would be like to design a horror game where you are the ghost! Now, picture yourself as a mischie…
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ENTMOOT 85 - TOP TABLE TIPS PT 2 TOP TWO GBHL PLAYERS
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Harry gets top tips from the best MESBG players in the world.Email: Entmootpodcast@gmail.comBy Entmoot
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Harry dons a Santa outfit, compiles a list of Festive Nonsense and heads to one of themost competitive tournaments in the GBHL. Email - EntmootPodcast@gmail.comYoutube:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCPrQSaLP6TIR1jz4TfIZw1ABy Entmoot
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Harry joins a team of fellowbellies to a surprisingly competitive Team Event! (REUPLOAD, INITIAL VERSION WENT WAPPY)Email: entmootpodcast@gmail.com PatreonPage: https://patreon.com/battlegamesinmiddleearthBy Entmoot
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Fancy setting us a gaming challenge? Get in touch here! Ever wonder what it takes to navigate the perilous pitfalls of game development or how a seemingly promising title can nosedive into oblivion? Scott and I sure did. This new episode starts with the cautionary tale of 'The Day Before,' a game that promised the moon but barely lifted off. Next, …
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Episode 47 – Where’s your Mojo Frodo?
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Andrew and Don are back together for a chat after an unplanned break. They discuss what they have and haven't been doing over the last couple of months. Topics include a team tournaments, the loss of hobby mojo, clear plastic soldiers, and a listener question on Isengard. email us at Northoftheshirepodcast1@gmail.com Support us at: https://ko-fi.co…
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Fancy setting us a gaming challenge? Get in touch here! Picture this: a detective game that's chock-full of intricate puzzles, forensics, and serial killer chase sequences. Yes, you heard us right! We discuss an intriguing concept where the player juggles solving a murder case while evading a determined killer - imagine trying to crack a case with …
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Us and Them - The Battle Royal with Motion Controls
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Fancy setting us a gaming challenge? Get in touch here! Promises of grand gaming adventures and intriguing insights, that's what awaits you in this week's episode of the Gaming Blender! It's a warm reunion as your hosts, Scott and Matthew discuss the intricacies of the Game Awards nominations. Uncover our thoughts on the Game of the Year contenders…
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Entmoot 82 - The Great Smith of Zirakzigil - Two Towers Crossover
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Harry takes a profile invented by The Two Towers Podcast to an fluffy event - plus ANOTHER SBG Mag Giveaway! Email: Entmoot@gmail.comBy Entmoot
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Deep Blob Galactic - The Tactical Fall Guys Spin-Off!
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Fancy setting us a gaming challenge? Get in touch here! This week with our very special guest Best Guest we find out what happens when Football Manager tactics collide with asymmetrical multiplayer? How do you create a compelling narrative around a blob? Have a listen as we put together this week's hypothetical game which results in laughs, cool ne…
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An episode lost in the archives sees Harry take The Last Alliance to an event in April. Also the Riddle in the Dark winner of the SBG Magazine is revealed! Email: Entmootpodcast@gmail.comBy Entmoot
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Entmoot 80 - The Battle Of Unnumbered Siege Bows
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Harry goes to a competitive 1000pt tournament with four seige weapons hoping he'll at least kill one enemy uber hero... Email: Entmootpodcast@gmail.comBy Entmoot
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