Wednesday, August 12, 2020

Episode 32 - 9th Edition Arrives

 


Hosts: Robert Chandler and Daniel Hesters
Special Guest: Seth "Mad Dok" Oster, winner of Best Overall at Warzone Giga-bytes
Music: Heroic Demise by Matthew Pablo licensed under CC-BY available here

The CTA Podcast returns! Daniel and Robert sit down to discuss 9th edition, what we've been up to during the COVID-19 Pandemic. We also interview Seth Oster of the Dangli Boyz to talk about his big win at Warzone Giga-Bytes GT with his Ork Buggy list. Finally, we break down the Warhammer 40,000 Grand Tournament Mission Pack Secondaries with opinions on list design and capitalizing on making the most out of secondary selections in the new 9th edition missions.




Monday, June 15, 2020

How to Start Playing Warhammer 40k in Tabletop Simulator



COVID-19 has definitely changed how we do things in our everyday lives these days, and Warhammer 40k is certainly no exception to that.  With 9th edition on the horizon most people are taking a pause from playing the game as we get ready to focus on the new edition which is fast approaching. However, if you still need to scratch that 40k itch and the quarantine has you down, fortunately Tabletop Simulator is a great way to get some games in.  There is a large community supporting the game on TTS which has grown exponentially since the virus hit.  

In this short tutorial video I explain how to get setup with playing Warhammer 40k in Tabletop Simulator, how to get the files you need installed and how to build a list the simple way in the program.

Sunday, June 14, 2020

Warzone: Come the Apocalypse GT Canceled for 2020

With a heavy heart we have to announce that Warzone: Come the Apocalypse will be canceled for 2020 due to COVID-19.  We will return in 2021 and look forward to bringing you a top notch event for 9th edition! Thank you all for understanding and stay safe everyone.


Friday, December 13, 2019

Blood Angels Re-vamped: Blood of Baal



This past month saw the release of the latest offering in the Psychic Awakening series, Blood of Baal.  This volume includes new rules for Blood Angels and Tyranids,both of which got some pretty good buffs, the Blood Angels really came out on top with this book.  So much so, in fact, that it is my opinion that Blood Angels are now a tier one army in competitive 40k.

Friday, October 25, 2019

Episode 31 - CTA GT Recap and Warzone Atlanta Preview



In Episode 31 we cover our recent Warzone: CTA GT which was this past weekend. We chat about Warzone: Atlanta and how to list design for the Warzone missions. And we chat a bit about SoCal Open.

Hosts: Robert Chandler, Daniel Hesters, Derek Rowe



Tuesday, October 8, 2019

Space Marines Tactica: You Should be Using Assault Centurions



I know what you're probably thinking.  Assault Centurions? For Space Marines? Are those even a THING?  The answer is yes! Not only do they exist, but most Space Marines armies either will be using them or should be using them.

Friday, October 4, 2019

40K Tactica: How to Beat Iron Hands



Unless you've been living under a rock for the last month or so, you probably know by now that the new Iron Hands Codex Supplement has arrived and boy is it a nasty one. Iron Hands is likely to shake up the meta quite a bit in competitive Warhammer 40,000, but it is not an insurmountable matchup to overcome. The list can be beaten by employing the proper tactics.  Let's take a look.