Tabletop Talk - A Third Floor War's Podcast

Join Ray as his guests, Chris and Jesse (from Fury's Finest), make the case that he (and you) need to be playing Marvel Crisis Protocol by Atomic Mass Games.  They explain what makes the game unique and fun, where it shines and what makes it fun.  From the pre-game to post-game decisions and the theme, they make a strong argument.  HAPPY NEW YEAR! Support us on Patreon!: https://www.patreon.com/Thirdfloorwars  Check out Chris and Jesse on their podcast here: https://anchor.fm/furysfinest Follow them on Twitter: https://twitter.com/furysfinestcast Check them out on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FurysFinest/ Get a cool T-Shirt or mug and help us bring you more content.  The store is open! https://thirdfloorwars.com/shop/  Support your favorite podcast and get some killer Malifaux gadgets here: https://www.etsy.com/listing/687047710/third-floor-wars-malifaux-accessory-set?ref=hp_rf-1  Support us (and get free shipping on orders over $100) at Gadzooks Gaming: https://www.gadzooksgaming.com  Support us (and g

Join Craig as his guests, Dan Brown and Steve Johnston, discuss how anyone can play Malifaux online with anyone in the world.  They explain how to install and run Vassal, how to find a game and some of the key features of the program.  Vassal is a way to get in more games and play people outside your meta.  Stick around to the end when we discuss some of the hot topics that came out of the English GT. Support us on Patreon!: https://www.patreon.com/Thirdfloorwars Get Vassal here: http://www.vassalengine.org/download.php Get the M3e Mod here: http://www.vassalengine.org/wiki/File:M3E-Malifaux-v1b.vmod Get on the Vassal Malifaux Discord here: https://discordapp.com/channels/357162266841448459/357162266841448461 Join the Vassal Malifaux FB group here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/MalifauxVassalPlayers/ Get a cool T-Shirt or mug and help us bring you more content. The store is open! https://thirdfloorwars.com/shop/ Support your favorite podcast and get some killer Malifaux gadgets here: https://www.ets

This is a bonus episode with a guest editorial.  Joshua MacAran, after hearing the recent Expert Round Table II episode, offers some unique insight on why master hiring is more complicated an issue than many realize.  He brings up arguments we've not heard yet in the discussion and it is worth listening to.  Enjoy! Support us on Patreon!: https://www.patreon.com/Thirdfloorwars Get a cool T-Shirt or mug and help us bring you more content. The store is open! https://thirdfloorwars.com/shop/ Support your favorite podcast and get some killer Malifaux gadgets here: https://www.etsy.com/listing/687047710/third-floor-wars-malifaux-accessory-set?ref=hp_rf-1 Support us (and get free shipping on orders over $100) at Gadzooks Gaming: https://www.gadzooksgaming.com Support us (and get the best mats in the business) at Mats by Mars and get 10% off your entire order by using the promo code: THIRDFLOOR https://matsbymars.com/collections/36-x-36-mats Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thirdfloorwa

Join Craig as his guests, Cody Hiatt, Roman Hechenberger and Robert Singer discuss several hot topics in the Malifaux community along with several segments devoted to making you a better Malifaux player.  It is a meaty episode with a ton of great advice and discussions. Support us on Patreon!  https://www.patreon.com/Thirdfloorwars Check out the first round table episode here: https://anchor.fm/thirdfloorwars/episodes/Path-to-Podium-NOVA-2019-Round-Table---Episode-40-e5dqbu Check out previous episodes from all of these guests here: https://anchor.fm/thirdfloorwars Check out Ray's Hand Management video here: https://youtu.be/d_OWQJ61q1M Details on Indy Storm are here: https://www.indystorm.net/ Get a cool T-Shirt or mug and help us bring you more content. The store is open! https://thirdfloorwars.com/shop/ Support your favorite podcast and get some killer Malifaux gadgets here: https://www.etsy.com/listing/687047710/third-floor-wars-malifaux-accessory-set?ref=hp_rf-1 Support us (and get free shipping on orders

Join Craig as his guest, Jesse Ellis, reveals how to get the most from Ophelia and the Kin crew.  What models make up the core crew?  What models does she bring in for certain pools?  What strategies does this crew excel in?  How can someone beat them?  Opponents will want to pay attention or she will make you flinch and the bigger you are, the harder you'll fall. Support us on Patreon!  https://www.patreon.com/Thirdfloorwars Sign up for the December Grand Tournament in Durham NC here: https://www.atomicempire.com/Store/Event/2835 Get a cool T-Shirt or mug and help us bring you more content. The store is open! https://thirdfloorwars.com/shop/ Support your favorite podcast and get some killer Malifaux gadgets here: https://www.etsy.com/listing/687047710/third-floor-wars-malifaux-accessory-set?ref=hp_rf-1 Support us (and get free shipping on orders over $100) at Gadzooks Gaming https://www.gadzooksgaming.com Support us (and get the best mats in the business) at Mats by Mars and get

Join Craig as his guest, Doug Broman, reveals how to get the most from Toni Ironsides and the M&SU crew.  What models make up the core crew?  What models does she bring in for certain pools?  What strategies does this crew excel in?  How can someone beat them?  Opponents will want to pay attention or she will get you caught in the ring and leave with a win. Listen to the great Steam Powered Scoundrels here: https://steampoweredscoundrels.podbean.com/ Support us on Patreon!  https://www.patreon.com/Thirdfloorwars Sign up for the December Grand Tournament in Durham NC here: https://www.atomicempire.com/Store/Event/2835 Get a cool T-Shirt or mug and help us bring you more content. The store is open! https://thirdfloorwars.com/shop/ Support your favorite podcast and get some killer Malifaux gadgets here: https://www.etsy.com/listing/687047710/third-floor-wars-malifaux-accessory-set?ref=hp_rf-1 Support us (and get free shipping on orders over $100) at Gadzooks Gaming https://www.g

Join Craig as his guests, Alyx Drake and Greg Piskosz, reveals how to get the most from Asami and the Oni crew.  What models make up the core crew?  What models does she bring in for certain pools?  What strategies does this crew excel in?  How can someone beat them?  Opponents will want to pay attention or she will drag out a win against you with her reaching tendrils. Support us on Patreon!  https://www.patreon.com/Thirdfloorwars Check out the Gotham to Samaria: First Skirmish 2020 here: https://www.facebook.com/events/958023734554618/ Sign up for the December Grand Tournament in Durham NC here: https://www.atomicempire.com/Store/Event/2835 Get a cool T-Shirt or mug and help us bring you more content. The store is open! https://thirdfloorwars.com/shop/ Support your favorite podcast and get some killer Malifaux gadgets here: https://www.etsy.com/listing/687047710/third-floor-wars-malifaux-accessory-set?ref=hp_rf-1 Support us (and get free shipping on orders over $100) at Gadzook

Join Craig and his guests, Nikolay Galeev, Cris Govyazon and Dmitrii Kevorkov, as they explain how they ended up on the podium for the 2019 Russian Nationals GT.  They discuss, round-by-round, what they brought to the table, what they faced up against and how they came out on top.  We also spend time talking about Malfaux in Russia and their thoughts on M3e. Support us on Patreon!  https://www.patreon.com/Thirdfloorwars Get a cool T-Shirt or mug and help us bring you more content. The store is open! https://thirdfloorwars.com/shop/ Support your favorite podcast and get some killer Malifaux gadgets here: https://www.etsy.com/listing/687047710/third-floor-wars-malifaux-accessory-set?ref=hp_rf-1 Support us (and get free shipping on orders over $100) at Gadzooks Gaming https://www.gadzooksgaming.com Support us (and get the best mats in the business) at Mats by Mars and get 10% off your entire order by using the promo code: THIRDFLOOR https://matsbymars.com/collections/36-x-36-mats Follow us on Face

Join Craig as his guest, Steve Bynum, reveals how to get the most from Seamus and the Red Chapel crew.  What models make up the core crew?  What models does he bring in for certain pools?  What strategies does this crew excel in?  How can someone beat them?  If you play against Seamus and miss the last segment you'll take a secret passage to Losing Town. Support us on Patreon!  https://www.patreon.com/Thirdfloorwars Check out these other great episodes from Steve: https://anchor.fm/thirdfloorwars/episodes/Yan-Lo-Resurrectionist-Deep-Dive-with-Steve-Bynum---Episode-35-e4uoj6 https://anchor.fm/thirdfloorwars/episodes/Malifaux-Expert-Round-Table-with-Doxey--Bynum-and-Varney---Episode-31-e4lttu https://anchor.fm/thirdfloorwars/episodes/Marcus-Arcanists-Deep-Dive-with-Steve-Bynum---Episode-27-e4b4gl https://anchor.fm/thirdfloorwars/episodes/Molly---Malifaux-3e-Master-Deep-Dive-with-Steve-Bynum-Episode-19-e3qtor Sign up for the December Grand Tournament in Durham NC here: https://www.a

Join Craig as he talks with DZ - the man responsible for the M3e Crew Builder App.  DZ explains how the idea of the app started and how, in a few short months, it went from concept to release.  We also give a tour of the key features so have your phone handy to follow along.  Lastly, DZ reveals some features you may of missed but are too cool not to mention. Support us on Patreon!  https://www.patreon.com/Thirdfloorwars Check out DZ's work here: https://dzlier.dev/ Give feedback on the app here: https://themostexcellentandawesomeforumever-wyrd.com/forum/525-m3e-crew-builder-app/ Sign up for the December Grand Tournament in Durham NC here: https://www.atomicempire.com/Store/Event/2835 Get a cool T-Shirt or mug and help us bring you more content. The store is open! https://thirdfloorwars.com/shop/ Support your favorite podcast and get some killer Malifaux gadgets here:  https://www.etsy.com/listing/687047710/third-floor-wars-malifaux-accessory-set?ref=hp_rf-1 Support us (and get free sh

Join Craig and his guests, Jamie Varney, James Doxey and Paul Butler, as they explain how they ended up on the podium for the 2019 English GT.  They discuss, round-by-round, what they brought to the table, what they faced up against and how they came out on top.  We also talk about where we think each of the factions fall against each other now that we are several weeks since M3e was released. Support us on Patreon!  https://www.patreon.com/Thirdfloorwars Check out these past episodes from Jamie and James: https://anchor.fm/thirdfloorwars/episodes/Kaeris-Arcanists-Deep-Dive-with-James-Doxey---Episode-23-e44f8s https://anchor.fm/thirdfloorwars/episodes/Kirai-Resurrectionits-Deep-Dive-with-Jamie-Varney---Episode-33-e4nm89 https://anchor.fm/thirdfloorwars/episodes/Albus-Von-Schtook-Resurrectionist-Deep-Dive-with-Jamie-Varney---Episode-24-e44s00 https://anchor.fm/thirdfloorwars/episodes/Malifaux-Expert-Round-Table-with-Doxey--Bynum-and-Varney---Episode-31-e4lttu Sign up for the December Grand Tourn

A short bonus episode where I talk about the December Decimation GT, an update to the scoring for USFT and give our patrons a shout out!  Regular episodes will continue every Tuesday. Sign up for the December Grand Tournament in Durham NC here: https://www.atomicempire.com/Store/Event/2835 --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thirdfloorwars/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thirdfloorwars/support

Join Craig and his guest, Geoff Mansker, reveals how to get the most from Pandora and the Woe crew.  What models make up the core crew?  What models does he bring in for certain pools?  What strategies does this crew excel in?  How can someone beat them?  If you play against Pandora and miss the last segment you may encounter mood swings after she brings you misery. Support us on Patreon!  https://www.patreon.com/Thirdfloorwars Sign up for the December Grand Tournament in Durham NC here: https://www.atomicempire.com/Store/Event/2835 Get a cool T-Shirt or mug and help us bring you more content. The store is open! https://thirdfloorwars.com/shop/ Support your favorite podcast and get some killer Malifaux gadgets here: https://www.etsy.com/listing/687047710/third-floor-wars-malifaux-accessory-set?ref=hp_rf-1 Support us (and get free shipping on orders over $100) at Gadzooks Gaming https://www.gadzooksgaming.com Support us (and get the best mats in the business) at Mats by Mars and g

Join Craig and his guests David Brown and Carl Lee discuss what it takes to make a strong Malifaux community.  These henchmen discuss what they do to foster and grow their meta, how they run events that constantly have high attendance and the best ways to approach a demo game.  Are you doing the right things when you show someone new why Malifaux is the best game? Sign up for the December Grand Tournament in Durham NC here: https://www.atomicempire.com/Store/Event/2835 Get a cool T-Shirt or mug and help us bring you more content. The store is open! https://thirdfloorwars.com/shop/ Support your favorite podcast and get some killer Malifaux gadgets here: https://www.etsy.com/listing/687047710/third-floor-wars-malifaux-accessory-set?ref=hp_rf-1 Support us (and get free shipping on orders over $100) at Gadzooks Gaming https://www.gadzooksgaming.com Support us (and get the best mats in the business) at Mats by Mars and get 10% off your entire order by using the promo code: THIRDFLOOR https://matsbymars.c

Join Craig as his guest, Peter Sidaway, gives a deep dive into making Shenlong and his crew effective in Malifaux 3rd edition.  He explains what models he brings in, the role they play in scoring points and even gives some ways to counter this Enlightened crew.  Pay attention to the last segment or Shenlong and his crew will bring the Fury of the Dawn and hand you a loss in your next match. Everything UK Nationals can be found here: https://www.facebook.com/uknationals/  Check out Peter's blog here: http://midtable-obscurity.blogspot.com/  Sign up for the December Grand Tournament in Durham NC here: https://www.atomicempire.com/Store/Event/2835  Get a cool T-Shirt or mug and help us bring you more content. The store is open! https://thirdfloorwars.com/shop/  Support your favorite podcast and get some killer Malifaux gadgets here: https://www.etsy.com/listing/687047710/third-floor-wars-malifaux-accessory-set?ref=hp_rf-1  Support us (and get free shipping on orders over $100)

Join Craig as his guest, Matt Lewin, gives a deep dive into making Charles Hoffman and his crew effective as an Arcanist in Malifaux 3rd edition.  He explains what models he brings in, the role they play in scoring points and even gives some ways to counter this hearty crew.  Pay attention to the end or Hoffman and his crew will Overcharge your crew and win the day. Everything UK Nationals can be found here: https://www.facebook.com/uknationals/ Sign up for the December Grand Tournament in Durham NC here: https://www.atomicempire.com/Store/Event/2835 Get a cool T-Shirt or mug and help us bring you more content. The store is open! https://thirdfloorwars.com/shop/ Support your favorite podcast and get some killer Malifaux gadgets here: https://www.etsy.com/listing/687047710/third-floor-wars-malifaux-accessory-set?ref=hp_rf-1 Support us (and get free shipping on orders over $100) at Gadzooks Gaming https://www.gadzooksgaming.com Support us (and get the best mats in the business) at Mats by Mars and get

Join Craig as his guests (Stephen Bynum, Oliver Borden and Cody Hiatt), fresh off their podium finish at NOVA, talk through how they played their five rounds.  This is an expert round table full of insights that will make you a better player.  You may need to listen to it twice to catch all of the interesting observations from these top competitive Malifaux players. Check out Cody's wonderful skills here: https://www.instagram.com/oafishcody/  See Cody in action here: https://youtu.be/E4ME5fN2vpM Sign up for the December Grand Tournament in Durham NC here: https://www.atomicempire.com/Store/Event/2835  Try out Owen's amazing pools from NOVA: https://novaopen.sharepoint.com/:w:/g/EfSjt9IXPh5KgM2dw-9zFHMBV78hCClu4vtK-_Ui60ydWg?rtime=aiMl0Wgy10g  Hear the previous round table episode here: https://anchor.fm/thirdfloorwars/episodes/Malifaux-Expert-Round-Table-with-Doxey--Bynum-and-Varney---Episode-31-e4lttu Check out Oliver's YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UChxATUQChEMX9

Join Craig as his guests (Owen Beste and Cody Hiatt) reveal why Outcast players are putting Tara on the table in Malifaux 3rd edition. They go in-depth on how to maximize the crew's effectiveness.  We dig into how to build a crew that will score you points and which pools are ideal for them. Playing against Outcasts? Pay close attention or this crew will bury your chances of winning your next match-up. Check out Cody's wonderful skills here: https://www.instagram.com/oafishcody/ Sign up for the December Grand Tournament in Durham NC here: https://www.atomicempire.com/Store/Event/2835 Try out Owen's amazing pools from NOVA: https://novaopen.sharepoint.com/:w:/g/EfSjt9IXPh5KgM2dw-9zFHMBV78hCClu4vtK-_Ui60ydWg?rtime=aiMl0Wgy10g Get a cool T-Shirt or mug and help us bring you more content. The store is open! https://thirdfloorwars.com/shop/ Support your favorite podcast and get some killer Malifaux gadgets here: https://www.etsy.com/listing/687047710/third-floor-wars-malifaux-accessory-set?ref=hp_rf-1 Support us (

Join Craig as his guests (Roman Hechenberger and John Fox) reveal why Bayou players are bringing Brewmaster to the table for Malifaux 3rd edition. They go in-depth on how to maximize the crew's effectiveness along with how to make an effective crew and which pools are ideal. For those that play against Bayou - pay close attention or you'll just get drunk and go home with a loss. Check out Roman's writings on the Schemes and Stones blog: https://schemesandstones.wordpress.com/ Get a cool T-Shirt or mug and help us bring you more content. The store is open! https://thirdfloorwars.com/shop/ Support your favorite podcast and get some killer Malifaux gadgets here: https://www.etsy.com/listing/687047710/third-floor-wars-malifaux-accessory-set?ref=hp_rf-1 Support us (and get free shipping on orders over $100) at Gadzooks Gaming https://www.gadzooksgaming.com Support us (and get the best mats in the business) at Mats by Mars and get 10% off your entire order by using the promo code: THIRDFLOOR https://matsbymars.com/

Join Ray Flynn as he reveals how he won a recent 3-round event in Charlotte NC.  He planned on taking three different masters into each round but his plans changed.  Learn how he decided what crews to bring, how he won each round and the tricks he used against three different opposing crews. Get a cool T-Shirt or mug and help us bring you more content. The store is open! https://thirdfloorwars.com/shop/ Support your favorite podcast and get some killer Malifaux gadgets here: https://www.etsy.com/listing/687047710/third-floor-wars-malifaux-accessory-set?ref=hp_rf-1 Support us (and get free shipping on orders over $100) at Gadzooks Gaming by using the promo code: THIRDFLOOR https://www.gadzooksgaming.com Support us (and get the best mats in the business) at Mats by Mars and get 10% off your entire order by using the promo code: THIRDFLOOR https://matsbymars.com/collections/36-x-36-mats Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thirdfloorwars/ Follow us on Twitter: @ThirdFloorWars Watch our video