Having had to cancel recording earlier in the week, Elliot and Ben got together on a Friday evening with Martin "Martyboy" Walters with the plan to discuss our favourite champions and our experiences with Star Wars gaming. However, beer and Jagermeister were in flow and things get somewhat derailed, especially later on.  If you're the sort of person who normally switches off for the End Phase you might want to stick around for this one as we wander back onto Godtear in our inability to remain focused. Also, listen out for some outtakes at the end.Music: purple-planet.com

In this episode, Ben and Elliot discuss Lily, get lots of things wrong about the first Fenra teaser, review teh Dark Souls board game and discuss the 5-1-3 drafting format for tournament play.Music: purple-planet.com

In this episode, Ben and Elliot are joined by several prominent community members and players highly ranked on Longshanks to discuss their favourite tournament lists and their strengths and weaknesses.Featuring Dave (Dave M), John (Reamus), Charlie (The OldeCrow), Jeff (Jeff "Gearbox" Mitchell) and Sam (Grumpysarn).Music: purple-planet.comSam's blog: objectivehex.comCharlie's Twitch channel: twitch.tv/theoldecrow

Elliot and Ben and joined in the car by local Godtear convert and tournament newbie, Mark, as they head back to Sheffield for another of Marty's Godtears for Godfears events.This time we weren't able to record as easily between games, so it's only before tournament chat and then a round up from the three of us on our way home.Music: https://www.purple-planet.com/

In this Episode Ell and Ben are joined by world no.1 Dave Martin to discuss tactics. Aimed at players just starting to explore the depths of Godtear, this episode looks at some of the different decision points in the game and the tactical choices you can make during a game.Episode BreakdownPlot Phase: Club night games with new players, tournament news and who goes first?Clash Phase: Main topic discussion has Ben, Elliot and Dave talking tactics, from deployment, though whether to lose turn 1 and whether to go first or second, to placing objective hexes and adapting to losing a turn.End Phase: Eternus roleplaying gameLinks:Eternus Quickstart: https://www.drivethrurpg.com/product/410395/Eternus-Quickstart?src=bbpodcastMusic: https://www.purple-planet.com

During this episode of the Banner Bearers podcast, Elliot and Ben put together their guide for new players, including what to buy, what scenarios to play first, where to find the online communities and resources, and how to get your self some more games. Note: to make the episode new-player-friendly we also mess around with the normal episode order.Episode BreakdownClash Phase: Main topic discussion has Ben and Elliot discuss where to go next in Godtear if you've just got started - from just after your first demo to a few games in, all the tips and tricks you need to ease yourself in to this amazing game.Plot Phase: Club night games, Lily and Campaign packs, and getting your head around followers.End Phase: A Song of Ice and Fire Miniatures GameLinks:SFG Godtear articles: https://steamforged.com/en-gb/blogs/brands/tagged/category_godtearSFG resources: https://steamforged.com/en-gb/blogs/resourcesFB Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/GodtearTheChampionsUS FB group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/495478634180175Discord invite: https://discord.gg/fhpcMCwC (valid until 27th Aug 2022)Objective Hex blog: https://www.objectivehex.com/The Olde Crow Twitch channel: https://www.twitch.tv/theoldecrowGodtears for Godfears blog: https://godtearsforgodfears.wordpress.com/Music: https://www.purple-planet.com

During this episode of the Banner Bearers podcast, Elliot and Ben are joined by Godtear lead developer, Steve Margetson and they discuss Lily, Ben's bottom-tier list, the tournament reroll and have an extended chat with Steve about the design process for champions.Episode BreakdownPlot Phase: Rapid Fire for Steve, Ben's bottom-tier list, Lily discussion, tournament reroll.Clash Phase: Main topic discussion is Steve telling us all about champion design.End Phase: Steve sells us on Summoner Wars from Plaid Hat Games.Links:Summoner Wars: https://www.plaidhatgames.com/board-games/summoner-wars/Music: https://www.purple-planet.com

During this episode of the Banner Bearers podcast, Elliot and Ben are discussing the aftermath of the Creator Clash, Elliot's new tournament list and the hobby side of Godtear.Episode BreakdownPlot Phase: Elliot's new list, Creator Clash results, Luella rules interaction.Clash Phase: Main topic discussion is all about the hobby side of Godtear.End Phase: Elliot tells Ben about Darkest Dungeon, Ben tells Elliot about When the Moon Hangs Low.Links:When the Moon Hangs Low: https://www.drivethrurpg.com/product/371070/When-the-Moon-Hangs-LowMusic: https://www.purple-planet.com

During this special tournament diary episode of the Banner Bearers podcast, Ben and Elliot go to Sheffield for Godtears for Godfears 3 and chat about their games with their opponents and with the tournament organiser, Martin.Episode BreakdownIn the carGame 1 &2 (Ben & Ell chat with Dave Martin, Matt Walker & Martin Walters)Back in the car (Game 3 and round up)Music: https://www.purple-planet.com

During this episode of the Banner Bearers podcast, Elliot and Ben are joined by Andy from Blackjack Legacy to discuss the upcoming Creator Clash where a bunch of content creators are getting together for a Godtear tournament organised by SFG.Episode BreakdownPlot Phase: Rapid Fire with Andy, followed by an exploration of Andy's review process, followed some tournament news and a look into Jaak now that his cards are out in the wild.Clash Phase: Main topic discussion is all about the creator clash.End Phase: Andy tells us about Mantic Games and Firefight in particular.Links:The Creator Clash announcement: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NMPRIDZZ7gM&t=92sBlackjack Legacy: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCiLZLuZU-_3rVBYlxZaoY0gMusic: https://www.purple-planet.com