Splintermind: The Dark Eldar Podcast

We are joined by Justin Keefer from The Independent Characters podcast as we discuss playing Dark Eldar using the Highlander format. Units that normally do not see the table and the "Wyche Tax" are discussed, Thor restates his loathing for Mandrakes, and a bonus Highlander battle report of Brian's newly painted Eldar versus Justin's Dark Eldar is featured. Hint: the pointy-eared army wins!

The Harlequin Codex has been released for Warhammer 40k. We discuss our initial thoughts on the fluff, the models, the paint schemes, the units, and the formations, as well as continually butcher the Laughing God's name.

We discuss the new Warhammer 40k Blood Angels codex with Golden Daemon winner Ryan Herbranson and dicuss what it means to the Dark Eldar codex never to have to fear deep striking landraiders again.   You can also check out Ryan's blog (and Horus Heresy diorama) here; http://theselsword.blogspot.com/2013/09/golden-demon-japan-2013.html   Or come hang with us at the Dark City.net! http://www.thedarkcity.net/

We discuss the Warhammer 40k scene with Mike 'Massean' Basc from World's End Radio. We discuss the tourney scene in Australia, traveling on airlines with your army, and how a little spray can go a long way to make the experience of tournaments easier.   http://worldsendradio.com/ http://www.bolterandchainsword.com/topic/101214-the-way-of-the-water-warrior/ http://www.thedarkcity.net/

We discuss the Warhammer 40k scene with Reece and Frankie from Frontline gaming. We debate the merits of the Corpsetheif formation, discuss the changes to the codex, cite some experiences, and all agree that Mandrakes are bad...except maybe for Reece.

Themeing your Raid - we welcome some guests to talk about their amazing Warhammer 40k armies and how they have developed unique and interesting army themes. Everything from paint schemes, the proper use of bitz, and even lollipops are discussed.   Check out the project logs of our two guest hosts here;   Cavalier's Lions of Asuryan http://www.thedarkcity.net/t5288-eldar-corsairs-lions-of-asuryan-nightwing-archon   Spellcheck's Le Dance Macabre http://www.thedarkcity.net/t6097-harlequin-carnival-la-danse-macabre     Next episode - Tournament Raids and You!

The review of the codex is finally finished, as we look over the vast array of the Fast Attack slot and discuss what either ended up crying alone in a shower eating cookies, or joined the Grots in the room of pure awesome (though let's be honest, Grots don't share their stash).

What's this? The Coven Supplement? HQ reviews? Oh yes, we have a lot to talk about here.   Also, if you want to reach us to ask any sort of question, or submit an army for review, or have an awkward sentence you'd like Brian to read on the air - you can send us an emal at advicearchon@gmail.com for all sorts of potential awesome!

We assess our brand new FAQ and since that takes all of about twenty seconds, we also found time to go over all of the Elite and Heavy Support options in the codex. Some good, some bad, most ugly (the Coven stuff for sure ;) ) and some thoughts on how to field them to help you win.

We discuss White Dwarfs 34-35, the new released model kits, and even debate the idea of a 'Symphony of Pain' game tactica (spoiler - not going to happen). Feel free to check us out at http://www.thedarkcity.net/ for more Dark Eldar discussion. Correction: The two Voidraven makers were Gobsmakked and Black Death, not Creeping Death as said in the podcast. Apologies for that! Black Death's Void Raven http://www.thedarkcity.net/t8584-void-raven-re-do Gobsmakked's Void Raven (about halfway down the page is the painted version) http://www.thedarkcity.net/t278p40-the-serpents-breath-jan-21-finish-venom-and-wrack-crew-for-archon-s-challenge

We have the new codex in hand, and amidst discussion of spontaneous ovary explosions and notes of self-hugging Archons, we do find time to discuss the new army wide special rules, the datacards, warlord traits, new sculpts, and a lot more!

We work over the Dark Eldar Troop selections available to us (and by selections we mean the single selection). Some builds are suggested and purposes for the units are debated. Also, Thor goes into an energetic if slightly long winded discussion of all the fluff in the new codex while Brian politely nods occasionally.