Splintermind: The Dark Eldar Podcast

Hey guys got a massive 3 1/2 hour episode for you all. In this episode we take a deep dive into what it takes to make a well-rounded Wraith Host capable of dealing with any kind of opposing army. We get into balancing theme and functionality, unit analysis, stratagem + psychic support combinations, Craftworld choices, recommended non-ghost units to support your force as well as results of our monthly painting challenge. Enjoy this 3 1/2 hour beast everyone! 

  Join us as we discuss our the state of the Aeldari codicies and our collections now that the Ynnari White Dwarf Index and Big FAQ. We also discuss upcoming features of the show and future episodes.

This one is a beast of an episode! We are joined by Lawrence Baker from Tabletop Tactics to discuss his thoughts on the new Ynnari index, as well as a discussion with Wes from D6 Evolution breaking down the Big FAQ. https://www.tabletoptactics.tv/ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCtDAVbNicAjnuv-nu2AD7-w

Join us as we review the White Dwarf Ynnari index and the massive change to the Soulburst mechanic. We review our playtesting experiences and try to give our listeners a sense of where to start with playing this new army. A HUGE thanks to Black Library author J.C. Stearns for writing the intro script for this episode. Please check out his latest Black Library offering here: https://www.blacklibrary.com/new-titles/featured/maledictions-a-horror-anthology-2019.html

Brian joins Mark from the Battlehosts Podcast and Colin from Legalized Mischief Productions commission studio to talk Boise Cup GT prep! http://thebattlehosts.com/ https://www.facebook.com/LegalizedMischiefProductions/

The whole crew is back with special guest Wes from the D6 Evolution YouTube Channel to talk pregame, objective placement, and deployment strategies you can crush your foes with! Be sure to check out D6 Evolution's terrific video resources on YouTube: D6 Evolution YouTube Channel

In this episode we cover the huge assortment of Asuryani and Harlequin Fast Attack including the Forge World options. Special guest Eric from Variance Hammer joins us in this deep dive into all the unit options, play style and analysis of how these units have become more relevant as 8th edition has fully come into its own. Big thanks to Eric for joining us, he's an awesome guy and brings great knowledge and experience to the show. Check him out at http://variancehammer.com/

Episode 59 is all about Drukhari fast attack. In this episode we discuss the optimal battlefield role of Drukhari Fast Attack, offense vs. disruption, which is more valuable, points efficiency, unit load outs as well as a unit by unit analysis. This is part 1 of a 2 part discussion where we'll look at all the Asuryani, Harlequin and Forgeworld options in Episode 60 so stay tuned!   As part of our new bi-monthly format, Episode 60 releases 3/20/19.

We talk specific tools available to Drukhari (and a few filthy Alaitoc CWE suggestions) for tabletop situations as we FINALLY return to tactics talk! This episode also sees the debut of our Unit Review segment featuring a discussion of Shadow Spectres and the results of our first month of The Archon's Challenge.

Jump back into the Hobby New Year with us for a year long Aeldari painting challenge! We talk with Black Library Author and Ynnead Cultist JC Stearns about his fantastic short story the Adder Turns from Inferno #2 and take a deep dive into the Ynnari lore, the differences between the Eldar factions and more.

Join Alex and Brian as they review and highlight the awesomeness that is Chapter Approved 2018! Get ready to dust off some of your old favorites that haven't being seeing the table for a while, especially a tank that Alex and Brian have an unhealthy affinity for.......

Alex and Brian are joined by Colin Ward from Legalized Mischief Productions to discuss our tips and tricks as commission painters for getting detachments and armies painted and on the tabletop. Tons of great advice and ample amounts of trash-talk!   Legalized Mischief Productions on Instagram Legalized Mischief on Facebook Contact for Alex at FLG Studio Evil Space Elves Studio on Facebook

Join Alex and Brian as the breakdown the changes from the FAQ and also review a listener's Kill Team list.

In episode 53 we cover our impressions of Drukhari in Kill Team, a special shout out to one of our listeners, a Patreon list for Review and a preview of our collaborative next episode. Thanks for your support guys! 

Skari joins us to talk ETC, recent tournament wins, and our first ever guest hosted Optimistic Archon to talk Beastpacks. There's even mention of using Razorwing Flocks to distract Land Raiders like a seagull pooping on a tank to prevent it from shooting!

Alex, Brian, and Thor sit down to discuss stratagems, babies, and other things Dark Eldar-y. Which Stratagems do we have *besides* Agents of Vect? Which ones are traps? How should you best plan to use them? All these answers and more in this exciting episode!

  We're celebrating our 50th episode with our Patreon supporters! We discuss how we would bring old Dark Eldar characters to the tabletop (WARNING: Extreme #gunhatting), getting the most out of our characters and their aura buffs, and speculate as to what the hell is happening with Corsairs with our listener guests. Also included is a our discussion of the latest Drukhari related internet "we need to be mad at something" topic du jour.......Dark Eldar are now THAT ARMY.

We're all back and here to give updates on our Cegorach's Challenge progress (or.....lack there of due to Nurgle!) and announce our Episode 50 listener call in show.   Please note: If you're a Patron that would  like to get in on our 50th Episode there is a time sensitive deadline!

Brian and Alex go international and internet famous to bring the best of hobby and Drukhari tournament play! For the first half of the show we are joined Myles from Lil' Legend Studio and the Age of Heresy podcast to discuss recent changes at Forge World, tips to improve your painting, painting Drukhari skin tones, rounded out with Brian shamelessly freeloading and demanding Myles hold his hand and reinforce his clarity to finally fix his sail color problem. The episode is rounded out with an interview with Skari from Skaredcast discussing his recent GT win using Drukhari!   https://www.patreon.com/lillegendstudio https://www.facebook.com/theageofdarknesspodcast/ https://www.facebook.com/SkaredCast/ https://www.youtube.com/user/SkaredCast   Check out the other great shows of the NPC: http://mastersoftheforge.libsyn.com/ The Adeptus Terra Podcast https://theadeptusterrapodcast.podbean.com NGC40k Podcast https://ngc40k.com/tag/podcast/  

  Join us as we preview and review the new Harlequins Codex! We breakdown the unit changes, Masque Forms, Strategems, and the fine art of the trolljob. Tune in to hear about Cegorach's Challenge that we are hosting for our Patreon supporters this summer as well as a drawing for a prize in this episode.