First Turn Gaming - A Warhammer and Painting Podcast

Miniature Painting with Purpose, Improving your skills, and Personal Standards

Llama and Hyena talk a lot about painting and how getting better can present itself in different ways.

They talk about some of the projects they are working on, and talk about some of the new releases for Age of Sigmar (Sons of Bahamut), and Warhammer 40k (Leagues of Votann), the states of the games, and the near future of them.

...And more.

You can find their work on Instagram here:

Llama and Hyena

Immortal Empires Archaon, and Warhammer 40K in Magic the Gathering?

Llama and Hyena talk more about the Immortal Empires Campaign for Warhammer Totalwar 3, their Favorite and least Favorite Warhammer video games. They talk about the new Warhammer Set coming out for Magic the Gathering and about how Warhammer is spreading to all kinds of other non-tabletop Media. 

They talk about some of the Spoiled rules for the Leagues of Votann in 40k, and about what they're playing locally during the 40k lull.

You can find their work on Instagram here:

Llama and Hyena

To Infinity (By Corvus Belli) and Beyond.

Llama and Hyena correct some of their mistakes during last week's Games Workshop preview at Nova last week. They also talk about some old models they haven't touched in a while, including for Infinity N4.  They talk about painting philosophy and what they are currently working on.

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Llama and Hyena

First Turn Special! Live Reactions to Nova Open Games Workshop Reveals

In this special episode, Llama and Hyena sit and react in real time to the Games Workshop previews from Nova Open.

Provided Uncut, so you can listen along if you time it right!

Immortal Empires for Warhammer Total War and the Great Game Balancing Act

Llama and Hyena talk about setting realistic goals for Adepticon's Painting competitions,  Hands on with Totalwar: Warhammer 3. How more Balance in a game in any medium can be discouraging for players, especially in a competitive environment, and More.

End of the Dry Season: New Models that Cause Excitement

Llama and Hyena talk about their excitement for new models coming out from Games Workshop after the dry spell of Horus Heresy is coming to an end. They discuss the new patch, DLC, and 'True' Release of Warhammer Totalwar 3, and a rundown of our Local 40k GT, Iowaaagh! And More.

Getting the Heat Back on: Painting to a Standard with Time Constraints

Llama and Hyena talk about their experience with the GenCon Painting competition and talk about more competitions added to the docket at Adepticon 2023.  They talk about some of the Updates showed off for Warhammer+ Year 2, and some of the news and teasers form Games Workshop this past week.

There and Back Again: A GenCon Tale by First Turn Gaming

Llama and Hyena are joined by Kayle Larson for our Post-GenCon 2022 Summary. 

GenCon Inbound! Expectations and Hopes, and a Wild Painting Competition Appears

Llama and Hyena talk about the upcoming GenCon game Convention in Indianapolis.  They speculate about what will be contained in a Games Workshop Preview, if one is being held. They talk more about what would have room to change in the inevitable Warhammer 40k 10th Edition.  They also talk about tightening up fluffy rule sets to make for better tournament games. And More.

Angron, Votann, and Contrast, Oh my!

Llama and Hyena talk about the new contrast paints from Games Workshop and how they are still being marketed incorrectly for what they do.  They talk about other potential uses, and ways to speed up steps in the early painting process. They also talk about Model design for Angron, Horus Heresy Plastics, Leagues of Votann, and Warcry Terrain. And More.