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Your weekly source for all things Commander (aka EDH), a multiplayer Magic: The Gathering format, with hosts Jimmy Wong and Josh Lee Kwai. Focused on all aspects of gameplay and strategy from table politics, budget builds, to deck building and more! commandzonecast@gmail.com We wanna make the podcast even better, help us learn how we can: https://bit.ly/2EcYbu4 For advertising opportunities please email PodcastPartnerships@Studio71us.com Privacy Policy: https://www.studio71.com/us/terms-and- ...
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In this episode we cover what a Tyranid invasion ACTUALLY looks like from the perspective of an Imperial Governor named "Poor Stooge" and his planet of "Megaded". Each phase gets worse and worse and we will break down all of them. We also cover why every faction fears the Tyranids, how they could be the end of everything as we know it, and why they…
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This is a fairly low key episode where Blake and Garrett dive into the content black hole that is 10th edition 40K. They discuss where they sit with their hobby to do lists and their thoughts on all the new rules, previews, news and rumors they have seen on the wild internet. If you like the podcast please follow us and leave a 5 star review. It he…
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In this episode we cover how the gray knights were founded. How they hid in the warp for a few years, what they do on a regular basis, the terminus decree, a bit on draigo and how custodes see their little brothers. As always please don't forget to like comment and subscribe. Also don't hesitate to check out the Patreon for even more from us every …
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Ed from Minisodes YouTube channel joins us for our guest interview today to talk about his exciting series of videos that he produces about 2nd edition Warhammer 40K as he goes back to paint and play with the original contents in the Battle for Armageddon campaign scenarios. Link to his channel here: https://www.youtube.com/@edpaintsminis And commu…
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Show Notes: Do you want to make “Red Deck Wins” a reality at your next commander night? Well your brew is only half the battle! You also need to know how to play it! In this episode, our resident red deck expert, Jimmy Wong, walks you through taking advantage of red’s explosive potential and shoring up its shortcomings. Don’t get burned the next ti…
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Episode 216 of The Independent Characters has the group covering rare and coveted Warhammer 40k Materials from the past. Over the years, Games Workshop has produced and released many very cool and specialized products for many of its ranges. The Warhammer 40,000 universe has possibly seen the most of these rare and wonderful products. In this episo…
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The debate is on! Sol Ring may be the most played card in commander, but it’s also one of the most controversial! This episode, our panel of experts sits down to discuss the merits of Sol Ring in the commander format. Is it too good? Does it make games better or worse? What would Commander look like without it? And the greatest question of them all…
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Our first guest, Matt, has an impressive collection of books models. Matt has read a little over 400 Warhammer novels and is full of insight and recommendations. We had a great time discussing our favorite novels, series, and what makes them so great. If you like the podcast please follow us and leave a 5 star review. It helps us in untold and tech…
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Show Notes: No Phyrexian invasion would be complete without some legends becoming compleat. This episode, we’re breaking down these transforming terrors from March of the Machine. We’ll tell you how to make these two-faced Commanders tick, showing off the combos and synergies that’ll let you take over your next Commander night. -------- Support the…
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Thanks for downloading and listening to the latest Crown of Command podcast. I hope you enjoy my interview with Terry a.k.a Lee from the Oldhammered YouTube channel. https://www.youtube.com/@OldHammered And stay tuned for the video covering all the latest community news and hobby updates. Crown of Command Podcast Show Notes Check out our Herohammer…
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"Said to be the left and right hand of the God Emperor of Mankind, the Adeptus Custodes and The Silent Sisterhood are irreplaceable. Extremely rare and talented, a single custodian is worth more than all of the shire and everything in it." - Gandalf the Gray Blake and Garrett Banter a lot in this one so skip to 30 minutes if you only care about the…
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Welcome to another exciting episode with your trusted hosts, Isyander and Koda! In this jam-packed installment, we're diving deep into the expansive universe of Dune, guiding you through the intricate tapestry of Frank Herbert's seminal masterpiece and the prequel and sequel novels penned by Brian Herbert and Kevin J. Anderson. From the genesis of …
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In the latest episode of our podcast, your favorite hosts, Isyander and Koda, are ready to plunge into the thrilling depths of Warhammer 40k's Era Indomitus from the perspective of the Xenos and Chaos factions. Be prepared for a wild ride as we journey through the tumultuous events that have reshaped the galaxy. We kick off our exploration with Ang…
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Do you want to achieve god-like power in your next Commander deck without needing to pass around a collection plate? We’ve got you covered with our budget upgrade guide for the “Divine Convocation” March of the Machine (white, blue, and red) precon deck. We added ten cards in, took ten cards out, all for ten bucks. With this no-frills upgrade, you’…
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Episode 215 of The Independent Characters is the long awaited return of the show!. We used this show to get ourselves back into form and also try out some new features. This is just a fairly open discussion focusing on what each of us have been up to over the last two years as well as what we are looking forward to, especially now that we have rest…
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Show Notes: Give your friends a knight to remember with some help from our “Cavalry Charge” super budget upgrade guide. We’ve taken the white, blue, & black Commander precon from March of the Machine and detailed 10 cards to saddle up (for under $10) and 10 to send back to the stables in order to get this deck in jousting shape for any level of com…
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Join us (really Garrett) as we discuss the long-awaited return of The lion as we learn more about what he's been up to for the last 10,000 years and the conclusion of the Arks of Omen. If you like the podcast please follow us and leave a 5 star review. It helps us in untold and techno-arcane SEO ways. If you want to ask a question, correct us, make…
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The Lion is back! But it took alot for us to get here. So this is a quick recap of everything in the current era of 40k. From the fall of Cadia to Leviathans new tendrils approaching from all ends. We give a quick glance at all the moving parts of Era Indomitus. As always please don't forget to like comment and subscribe. Also don't hesitate to che…
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In the wake of brutal war, the multiverse must rebuild. Kingdoms have been shattered, planeswalkers have been desparked, and sweet new cards have been released! March of the Machine: Aftermath might be a much smaller set than usual, but it’s still got plenty of new toys for Commander! In this episode, we’ll go over all the most notable legends and …
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March of the Machine is full of legendary characters from across the multiverse, but what about the other spells and soldiers that are backing them up? Today, we’re going through Magic’s latest set to break down which cards are worthy of going in the 99. How will the all-new Battles stack up in battle? Will anything emerge as a must-have format sta…
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Games workshop spoiled us this weekend with a slew of new releases and insight into the latest and hopefully the greatest edition of Warhammer 40K yet. Blake and Garrett go through the releases and any other tidbits of info they came across over the weekend and generally discuss Warhammer fest. If you like the podcast please follow us and leave a 5…
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Hope you enjoy this community donated episode from all parts of the globe with Marcel and Chris talking about a new challenge in our Discord group, GJ and his latest update on the Call of the Crown challenge and JohnPaints and an interview with two hosts of the Masters of the Forge podcast and their experiences playing Epic space Marine. Hope you a…
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Be Careful What You Pray For. Today we cover the runner up from our poll and the end of all things the Chaos Gods. Specifically Khorne and Nurgle. As always please don't forget to like comment and subscribe. Also don't hesitate to check out the Patreon for even more content every week! https://www.patreon.com/isyanderandkoda – 0:05:12 Khorne 0:12:4…
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Do you find yourself alone on the budget battlefield, fighting to make a great deck without spending too much money? Don’t worry, we’ve got your back! We’re bringing you everything you need with our budget upgrade guide for the R/W/G “Call for Backup” preconstructed deck. We’ll show you our 10 card adjustment for only 10 bucks to move this deck fro…
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Be Careful What You Pray For. Today we cover the runner up from our poll and the end of all things the Chaos Gods. Specifically Khorne and Nurgle. As always please don't forget to like comment and subscribe. Also don't hesitate to check out the Patreon for even more content every week! https://www.patreon.com/isyanderandkoda – 0:05:12 Khorne 0:12:4…
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Is chatgpt the first STC/Ancestor core? Where do space dwarves fit in 40k? Why do they get to break all of the rules? All that and more inside! If you like the podcast please follow us and leave a 5 star review. It helps us in untold and techno-arcane SEO ways. If you want to ask a question, correct us, make requests, offer suggestions or even make…
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Love to tinker with your decks, but don’t love spending too much moolah? Well our $10 budget upgrade guide for the new green/blue/red “Tinker Time” March of the Machine preconstructed deck is made just for you! We’ll give you our 10-card tweak to start you on the path toward calibrating your deck into a well-oiled victory machine! -------- Support …
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Blake and Garrett explore what it may be like to be subject to a Tyranid invasion. Hint, its not great. We cover the general theme of our favorite space bugs, why they are so effective and some potential weaknesses. Also, sphincters. If you like the podcast please follow us and leave a 5 star review. It helps us in untold and techno-arcane SEO ways…
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The first and last line of defense for the imperium and the most requested faction by our poll today we cover the humble Guardsman. As always please dont forget to like comment and subscribe. Also don't hesitate to check out the Patreon for even more content every week! https://www.patreon.com/isyanderandkoda – 0:04:37 the troops 0:12:57 Imperial G…
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Thank you for your patience in getting this massive show out with three great people in the hobby for your listening pleasure as you paint your models from the 90's. For links to the guests interviewed please see below: the original Brandydog Instragram: https://www.instagram.com/the_original_brandydog/ Tommie Soule Instagram: https://www.instagram…
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Good guys? Sure, they’re nice. But this episode isn’t for them. This one’s for the bad guys! Today we’re tackling the meanest of the mean from March of the Machine with the Phyrexian praetors! We’ll go over all five new praetor cards, covering both the front and back sides of these uniquely designed, powerful new legends. We’ll bring you the low-do…
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It may be hard to convince people you’re not the threat when you break out the “Growing Threat” Commander precon from March of the Machine. So to help you keep up against the rest of the table, we’ve got a budget upgrade guide for this black and white Phyrexian—and artifact-themed—deck. See the 10 cards to splice in (for under $10) and 10 to remove…
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The war for the multiverse rages on, and some truly legendary pairings are staunchly defending their planes. This episode, we finish breaking down the team-up Commanders from March of the Machine. Now, when all these beloved characters get mashed up and mixed together, the cards can get pretty complicated. So don’t miss a single detail as we delve …
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The emperors first son has awoken. Everything you need to know to prepare you for the return of the Primarch of the Dark Angels. The Imperiums finest hunter. Lion El' Jonson – 0:00:02 Choosing Our Next Video 0:09:22 The Lions Childhood 0:11:19 catching up with the lion 0:14:16 a side tangent about language in 40k 0:16:30 The Lion & Luther 0:27:26 H…
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In March of the Machine, the multiverse’s most beloved legends must team up to take down the Phyrexians. This episode, we start to break down the two-in-one Commanders they’ve become. Which pairings will rise to the top of the pile? And which will show that two heads aren’t always better than one? Tune in and find the dynamic duo you want to build …
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Are you ready to rally your allies, band together, and fight the March of the Machine? Today, we’re revealing a whole new Commander deck that’s perfect for you! We go through all the new cards in this Jeskai (RWB) “Divine Convocation” preconstructed deck, including 5 brand new Planechase cards! Then we break down the contents of the deck. Enjoy som…
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Is Commander Farsight relevant? Did the orks have a good time? (of course they did). Listen to our Arks of Omen: Farsight lore coverage to find out. If you like the podcast please follow us and leave a 5 star review. It helps us in untold and techno-arcane SEO ways. If you want to ask a question, correct us, make requests, offer suggestions or even…
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You asked and we have delivered! A beginners guide to the Necrons of Warhammer 40k. – 0:00:19 The Beginning For Once 0:01:44 Grass-Fed Organic Meat 0:06:13 Cosmic Horror side-track 0:11:14 The Deciever 0:13:45 C'tan Side Tangent 0:18:14 Biotransference transformation 0:21:50 The War in Heaven simplified 0:24:22 but you know what is easy 0:26:10 the…
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Magic is a complicated game. “How complicated?” you ask. With over 265 pages in the comprehensive rules, it’s safe to say it’s more complex than most people ever realize. So it’s no surprise there are some rules Commander players get wrong all the time. This episode, we enlisted the help of Murph to go over the most common mistakes to prepare you f…
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We really plucked the low hanging fruit with this episode, an impromptu delivery of our thoughts on the adepticon reveals. Last night GW revealed 10th edition, new terminators, and of course, the Lion (He looks fantastic)! This is really one to remember and a momentous moment in 40k so we thought it deserved an emergency episode. If you like the po…
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Some legends are truly terrifying to see in your opponent’s command zone. But they get a little less scary once you have a gameplan to stop them. Today, we’re breaking down the modern-day Commander boogiemen, why they’re so powerful, and what you can do to hold your own against them. Are our nightmare foes the same as yours? Or did we miss the lege…
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Chirs and Davide have a wonderful insightful chat with one of games designs big personalities in Tuomas Pirinen. I hope you enjoy this chat into the background of games that Tuomas made during his time at the Games workshop studio. Intro was by the wonderful Welsh story teller Owen Staton: Please check out Owen's other YouTube and podcast with the …
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Will Vashtorr destroy the Rock? Does he find Lion el' Johnson? Does he accomplish anything?! Listen and find out. We bought the $60 book so you don't have to. If you like the podcast please follow us and leave a 5 star review. It helps us in untold and techno-arcane SEO ways. If you want to ask a question, correct us, make requests, offer suggestio…
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Join Isyander and Koda in this comprehensive and captivating podcast episode as we dive deep into the rich history of Rogal Dorn, one of the most legendary Primarchs in the Warhammer 40k universe. From his origins on the far-flung planet of Inwit to the latest events in the grimdark 41st Millennium, we'll explore Dorn's fascinating story, his pivot…
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It’s good to be king, but is it good to be the kingmaker? So often in Commander, a player on the brink of death has the power to choose which remaining opponent will get the crown or who will take the loss. But what’s the right thing to do in that situation? Do you spite the player who wronged you?? Flip a coin? Or simply go quietly into the knight…
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Building a powerful deck can be a lot easier than building one you actually love to pilot, especially after repetitive play. Today, we’re breaking down the steps you can take to make sure your final brew is just as fun as the brewing process. From effective playtesting to identifying pain points, this episode is all about listening to your gameplay…
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Who in the actual F*** are the ethereals? How did Tau technology advance so quickly? We discuss this, the origin story, and the dubious ethics of the ethereals. The Tau episode is finally out and we had a great time recording it. If you like the podcast please follow us and leave a 5 star review. It helps us in untold and techno-arcane SEO ways. If…
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