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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: Northoftheshirepodcast1@gmail.com
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6 days ago
Episode 50 – Council of the Wise
6 days ago
6 days ago
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.
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Friday Mar 15, 2024
Episode 49 – Werewolves in MESBG
Friday Mar 15, 2024
Friday Mar 15, 2024
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.
Monday Feb 05, 2024
Episode 48 – The Battle for Bree Charity Tournament
Monday Feb 05, 2024
Monday Feb 05, 2024
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.
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Saturday Dec 16, 2023
Episode 47 – Where’s your Mojo Frodo?
Saturday Dec 16, 2023
Saturday Dec 16, 2023
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.
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Sunday Sep 17, 2023
Episode 46 - Unique Warrior Profiles in MESBG
Sunday Sep 17, 2023
Sunday Sep 17, 2023
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.
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Sunday Aug 13, 2023
Episode 45 – August FAQ Discussion
Sunday Aug 13, 2023
Sunday Aug 13, 2023
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?
Sunday Jul 23, 2023
Episode 44 – Ranging ahead in Reconnoitre
Sunday Jul 23, 2023
Sunday Jul 23, 2023
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.
Sunday Jun 11, 2023
Episode 43 – FrankenHobbit, or The Anatomy of a Hobbit
Sunday Jun 11, 2023
Sunday Jun 11, 2023
Andrew and Don discuss Hobbits! Go figure. The Hobbit sat-line is examined with the closest scrutiny that would impress even Lobelia Sackville-Baggins. Who, or what, is FrankenHobbit and who created this hideous beast? How can these OP Hobbit Hero’s be brought under control?
Monday May 01, 2023
Does the Warhammer Fest reveal confirm GW renegotiating license?
Monday May 01, 2023
Monday May 01, 2023
Andrew and Don discuss the sale of Middle-earth Enterprises and the potential impact we may see on the game. How significant was the MESBG Warhammer Fest reveal? Oh, and they talk about the game a little too.
Sunday Mar 19, 2023
Episode 41 – The Great MESBG FAQ.....Controversy?
Sunday Mar 19, 2023
Sunday Mar 19, 2023
In this episode the guys discuss a Battle Companies tournament they both recently attended. This marked Andrew’s return to the tournament scene after a three year absence. Has it really been that long? Following that they discuss the recent MESBG FAQ. Was it’s small size controversial or it is just indicative of a game that is in a really good place?