North of the Shire

Aug 30 2024 53 ep. 106 mins 31

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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: [email protected]

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Episode 53 – The First Knight of Dunland

Aug 30 2024 60 mins

Don returns with the third update on his Dunland Battle Company. Can he actually win a game? email us at [email protected]

Episode 52 – Dunland Gets Bloodied

Jul 19 2024 59 mins

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 [email protected]

Episode 51 - Let's Play Battle Companies

Jun 01 2024 63 mins

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’.

Episode 50 – Council of the Wise

Apr 20 2024 94 mins

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 [email protected] Support us at: https://ko-fi.com/northoftheshire

Episode 49 – Werewolves in MESBG

Mar 15 2024 64 mins

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.

Episode 48 – The Battle for Bree Charity Tournament

Feb 05 2024 93 mins

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. email us at Northoftheshirepod

Episode 47 – Where’s your Mojo Frodo?

Dec 16 2023 63 mins

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 [email protected] Support us at: https://ko-fi.com/northoftheshire

Episode 46 - Unique Warrior Profiles in MESBG

Sep 17 2023 80 mins

Andrew and Don present the concept of Unique Warrior Profiles for MESBG. They answer some listener mail as well as discuss some recent hobby projects. email us at [email protected] Support us at: https://ko-fi.com/northoftheshire

Episode 45 – August FAQ Discussion

Aug 13 2023 55 mins

The North of the Shire guys have a quick discussion about the August 2023 FAQ. What were the major changes and how do they affect the meta?

Episode 44 – Ranging ahead in Reconnoitre

Jul 23 2023 88 mins

Andrew and Don take a close look at the Reconnoitre mission. What types of armies love this mission and which hate it? Advice for the Underdog armies as well as Tips and Tricks to get a Mega Win in this mission. Plus a little hobby chat thrown in for good measure.