Ben and Elliot discuss the new champion, Durthrax, and Ben gives his masterclass on Luella. Ben also tells us about his summer following his daughter playing underwater hockey for Great Britain. Show Breakdown: Plot Phase: News of our next tournament The Banner Bearers' Big Bash 2025, and some Durthrax hot takes (and for some reason, Ell keeps call…

Ben and Elliot are joined by Banner Bearers Big Bash MVP, Andrew Thompson to discuss the event and to give us a masterclass on Nia and discuss the event itself. Ben also tells us about a new game he was introduced to during the casual play on the Saturday evening, Kapow!. There's also Ben's report of an unexpected chat with Steamforged CEO, Rich Lo…

Ben and Elliot are discuss some playtesting of the work from the Battlefield Brewers project and Elliot gives us a masterclass on how to (competitively!) play Morrigan. They also discuss the multiple-nerd-media phenomenon that s Fallout. Show Breakdown: Plot Phase: Playtesting the Battlefield Brewers' Hill Giant rules and reminders about our tourna…

Ben and Elliot are joined by Melee in the Midlands Champion, Neil "Gonks Games" Sharp to discuss the event and to give us a masterclass on how to play (and defeat) Raith Marid. Neil also introduces us to The Drowned Earth, along with a special scoop on upcoming releases! Show Breakdown: Plot Phase: Melee in the Midlands, details about our tournamen…

Welcome to a new mini-series of episodes: the Battlefield Brewers. Ben is joined by community members The Olde Crow and Ekun to discuss a champion design project based on the Local Legends packs made by Steamforged Games. The discussion takes an unexpected turn as they discuss whether to add a fifth class to the game. Links: Local Legends: https://…

Another shorter episode this time, as Ben and Elliot reveal the winners of their scenario design competition. Ben also discusses the champion design team he is looking to set up on the Godtear Discord Homebrew channel. Winners: Overall: Plenty (Diced Ham) and Trade (Ben) Scenario Rules: Betrayal (Mark Lloyd) Theme: Light (Little Ghost) Map: Pincer …

Ben and Elliot discuss how to make a team of champions that synergise and work well together, and cover each others weaknesses. Show Breakdown: Plot Phase: A game against an old friend, bitty news (including a shout out for more votes on the scenario comp!) and an interesting rules query Clash Phase: Picking a team that works End Phase: Ell introdu…

A shorter than usual episode this time, as Ben and Elliot discuss the next stage of their scenario design competition. Please vote and give us feedback on whether you want to see more competitions like this. Links: Scenario Competition Entries Document: Download here Voting form: Vote here Music: purple-planet.com…

A shorter than usual episode this time, as Ben and Elliot discuss the entries to their scenario design competition. Links: Scenario Competition Entries Document: Download here Music: purple-planet.comBy Elliot Coulbeck and Ben Redmond

Ben and Elliot are joined by the organiser of the Banner Bearer's Big Battle Bash, Dan Kenyon, and the champion form the event, Mark Lloyd, to discuss the event and launch a scenario design competition. Show Breakdown: Plot Phase: The Banner Bearer's Big Battle Bash Clash Phase: Scenario design competition End Phase: Ben talks about his new kicksta…

Ben and Elliot are joined by newly-crowned UK Open Champion, Mike Marchal, to discuss their weekends at the UK Games Expo, and their relative successes in the UK Open Championship. There's also a fantastic interview with Steamforged Games' Creative Director, Mat Hart, and lore guru Sherwin Matthews. Show Breakdown: Plot Phase: The Games Expo and th…

In this episode, Ben and Elliot are on the road to the Who Let the Dogs Out tournament in Sunderland and take the opportunity to record an episode. In this one they discuss what the future might hold for Godtear and develop their wishlist of what they would like to see going forward. Episode Breakdown Plot Phase: Elliot reflects on his Construction…

In this Episode Ell and Ben are joined by local newbie, Mark Lloyd to discuss which champions make for the best starting experience, and which to avoid. Aimed at players just starting out at Godtear, this episode gives you some hints and tips to help you put together a teach of champions that will ease you into the game and help you learn. Episode …

Having had to cancel recording earlier in the week, Elliot and Ben got together on a Friday evening with Martin "Martyboy" Walters with the plan to discuss our favourite champions and our experiences with Star Wars gaming. However, beer and Jagermeister were in flow and things get somewhat derailed, especially later on. If you're the sort of person…

In this episode, Ben and Elliot discuss Lily, get lots of things wrong about the first Fenra teaser, review teh Dark Souls board game and discuss the 5-1-3 drafting format for tournament play. Music: purple-planet.comBy Elliot Coulbeck and Ben Redmond

In this episode, Ben and Elliot are joined by several prominent community members and players highly ranked on Longshanks to discuss their favourite tournament lists and their strengths and weaknesses. Featuring Dave (Dave M), John (Reamus), Charlie (The OldeCrow), Jeff (Jeff "Gearbox" Mitchell) and Sam (Grumpysarn). Music: purple-planet.com Sam's …

Elliot and Ben and joined in the car by local Godtear convert and tournament newbie, Mark, as they head back to Sheffield for another of Marty's Godtears for Godfears events. This time we weren't able to record as easily between games, so it's only before tournament chat and then a round up from the three of us on our way home. Music: https://www.p…

In this Episode Ell and Ben are joined by world no.1 Dave Martin to discuss tactics. Aimed at players just starting to explore the depths of Godtear, this episode looks at some of the different decision points in the game and the tactical choices you can make during a game. Episode Breakdown Plot Phase: Club night games with new players, tournament…

During this episode of the Banner Bearers podcast, Elliot and Ben put together their guide for new players, including what to buy, what scenarios to play first, where to find the online communities and resources, and how to get your self some more games. Note: to make the episode new-player-friendly we also mess around with the normal episode order…

During this episode of the Banner Bearers podcast, Elliot and Ben are joined by Godtear lead developer, Steve Margetson and they discuss Lily, Ben's bottom-tier list, the tournament reroll and have an extended chat with Steve about the design process for champions. Episode Breakdown Plot Phase: Rapid Fire for Steve, Ben's bottom-tier list, Lily dis…

During this episode of the Banner Bearers podcast, Elliot and Ben are discussing the aftermath of the Creator Clash, Elliot's new tournament list and the hobby side of Godtear. Episode Breakdown Plot Phase: Elliot's new list, Creator Clash results, Luella rules interaction. Clash Phase: Main topic discussion is all about the hobby side of Godtear. …

During this special tournament diary episode of the Banner Bearers podcast, Ben and Elliot go to Sheffield for Godtears for Godfears 3 and chat about their games with their opponents and with the tournament organiser, Martin. Episode Breakdown In the car Game 1 &2 (Ben & Ell chat with Dave Martin, Matt Walker & Martin Walters) Back in the car (Game…

During this episode of the Banner Bearers podcast, Elliot and Ben are joined by Andy from Blackjack Legacy to discuss the upcoming Creator Clash where a bunch of content creators are getting together for a Godtear tournament organised by SFG. Episode Breakdown Plot Phase: Rapid Fire with Andy, followed by an exploration of Andy's review process, fo…

During this special tournament diary episode of the Banner Bearers podcast, Ben and Elliot go to Hull for The God, the Bad and the Rangosh and chat about their games with their opponents and with the tournament organiser, Adam. Episode Breakdown In the car Game 1 (Ben vs Nathan, Ell vs Jordan) Game 2 (Ben vs Ell) Game 3 (Ben vs Andrew G, Ell vs Ada…

During this special tournament diary episode of the Banner Bearers podcast, Ben and Elliot go to Sheffield for Godtears for Godfears 2 and chat about their games with their opponents and with the tournament organiser, Martin. Episode Breakdown In the car Game 1 (Ben vs Matt Walker, Ell vs Neil McWilliam) Game 2 (Ben vs Neil McWilliam, Ell vs Mark P…

During this episode of the Banner Bearers podcast, Elliot and Ben are joined by Sheffield dynamic duo, Martin Walters and Brucey Gillott to discuss running demo games and introducing new players to Godtear. Episode Breakdown Plot Phase: Rapid Fire with Martin and Brucey, followed by an exploration of a recent demo game Martin ran, then into the new…

During this episode of the Banner Bearers podcast, Elliot and Ben talk about their weirdest game ever, go over some tournament news, then get into a solid discussion on making a tier list for Godtear champions. Episode Breakdown Plot Phase: Godtears for Godfears 1 tourney report, our weirdest game, tournament news round-up, a new champion is spoile…

During this special tournament diary episode of the Banner Bearers podcast, Ben goes to Sheffield for Godtears for Godfears 1 and chats about his games with his opponents and with the tournament organiser, Martin. Episode Breakdown In the car Game 1 vs Brucey Gillott Game 2 vs Dave Martin Game 3 vs Neil McWilliam Interview with tournament organiser…

During this episode of the Banner Bearers podcast, Elliot and Ben talk about old players getting back into the game, give their hot takes on Skulbreaker, then get into a solid discussion of the scenarios. Episode Breakdown Plot Phase: Games with returning players and Skullbreaker first experience, Skullbreaker reveal discussion, Shrapnel Shot rules…

During this episode of the Banner Bearers podcast, Elliot and Ben are joined by special guest Dave Martin to discuss his experiences at the online Borderless Godtear tournament, more news on the new champion from Steamforged, then get into a solid discussion of the Guardian class. Episode Breakdown Plot Phase: Borderless Godtear tournament report, …

During this episode of the Banner Bearers podcast, Elliot and Ben discuss Ben's latest stupid list and the new champion spoiler from Steamforged, then get into a solid discussion of the Slayer class, alongside special guest Sam Hill. Episode Breakdown Plot Phase: Team-Plot-Phase-Damage battle report, spoiler discussion, tournament news, double acti…

During this episode of the Banner Bearers podcast, Elliot and Ben discuss Ben's recent foray into Team Green, then get into a solid discussion of the Maelstrom class. Episode Breakdown Plot Phase: Team Green battle report, upcoming tournament news and other community highlights, placing objective hexes rules discussion Clash Phase: Main topic discu…

During this first Episode of the Banner Bearers podcast, Elliot and Ben introduce themselves and the podcast format, then get into a solid discussion of the Maelstrom class. Episode Breakdown Plot Phase: For the Love of God Tear event report, upcoming tournament news, Fly rules discussion Clash Phase: Main topic discussion reviewing the Maelstrom c…