Bring on the Stompa! Orks Vs Astra Militarum 40k in 40min warhammer battle report.

[@PlayOnTabletop]

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[@marshaldowns8957]

Hey Nick! Where can a guy get those order tokens you are using?

[@fernandozavaletabustos205]

Thank you for another battle report!

[@williampuddester-rose9904]

you should definitely try out a tyranids vs necrons 40K in 40 minutes Warhammer battle

[@PerfectionHunter]

Is there anywhere i can see Photos of "James Mr Initiative"s Orks? They are fantastic! Instagram or FaceBook, Reddit?

[@kelsonv642]

I love Nick's infectious energy in this video. It was clear James was getting frustrated / disheartened by the first 2-3 rounds and wanted to throw in the towel , but with Nick going out of his way to celebrate his own tank blowing up and offering James a high five it seemed to completely turn James around into having a good time. That's what this game & hobby is all about, and if I am able to ever play a actual in person game I hope its in a welcoming setting like this. Keep up the great work guys :)

[@JimJones-ur3el]

There's a reason he won best sportsmanship at toss yer cabers. A charity tournament in Vancouver.

[@RMCbreezy]

He really did have good energy. Its only hit me recently that to truly enjoy some things in life you have to wholeheartedly roleplay

[@burroc5536]

People should never get frustrated with toy soldiers. Glad Nick takes that too heart and helped his opponent remember the fun.

[@tanker7107]

totally agree, Nick is the wargamer we all ought to be more like!

[@thejanusproject32]

@@burroc5536 I feel they get frustrated with the dice more, not their models

[@Krzzll]

An ork teleport homer is just a grot holding a wooden sign that reads "right here boss!"

[@redfoxvoice]

😂😂

[@redfoxvoice]

On mi 'Ed boss!

[@Rocker587]

"WOT'S DAT SIGN SAYIN', BOSS?" "WHO ZOGGIN' CARES? JUST AIM FOR DA ZOGGIN' GROT!"

[@357Dejavu]

My favorite army (guard) and my sons favorite army (Orks). Going to watch this together and cheer for our teams.

[@Dylfunkle]

I thought you said your "favourite son" at first, and had a chuckle.

[@357Dejavu]

@@Dylfunkle lol!

[@JimJones-ur3el]

your son sounds like a smart cookie!

[@kimfirth]

It’s the opposite for me. My favourite is guard and my dad’s favourite is orks.

[@JimJones-ur3el]

​@@kimfirthyour dad sounds like my kinda guy

[@Krieg-Sergeant-Woody]

Best part about running Kriegers is that if they win the battle or die it’s a win-win

[@isaacjernigan3003]

Same for Orks, tbh

[@lt.danhooper1635]

Its a win-win-win if they do both

[@lukemathewson900]

Blood for the blood god?

[@ashull5539]

Although Nick loses many guardsman and vehicles, he has the spirit, the tenacity, and the overwelmning fun zeal to raise our heads whether friend or foe! Truly an inspirational commander!

[@Pretz_Pretzel]

I’ve been scouring youtube for a stompa in any battle report for 10th since I’m building one. My prayers have been answered.

[@JimJones-ur3el]

Yes, tis I Gork or possibly Mork😂

[@Pretz_Pretzel]

@@JimJones-ur3el Thanks for replying Jim, how does a stompa play to you? Strengths and weaknesses? I know a main pro of it is being able to just tear armor apart and it's great for objective sitting with a mek.

[@JimJones-ur3el]

I've played it in a couple games, found it to be very swingy. Opponents with strong anti armour chew it up, but if it gets to their lines it's devastating.

[@TheLordVallon]

James's enthusiasm for his orks is such a joy.

[@JimJones-ur3el]

Lol WHAAAAAAGH!!!!

[@chronovac]

"We're not good at this game, or at least throwing dice anyways" feel that

[@thefloridaman41]

Love seeing the huge (formerly Super Heavy) models. Great to see one carry a list. Great battle

[@mattmanchip9419]

Bruh, I got news that a year long plan has been a success and can come into operation tommorow, and this is the most wholesome bit of my day

[@Dre0oq]

Man that army intro for the Guard really hit me. They're so striking in all the black and gas masks, especially the rough riders. Beautiful but menacing.

[@kaprkapr]

What an amazing balance they do to accommodate newcomers while also being interested to more familiar folks. I had no idea how Warhammer worked before seeing one of their introductory videos. I feel like I was missing out. I thought it was some kind of story-based type game. Thanks for bringing this to a wide audience!

[@PlayOnTabletop]

You’re very welcome. And thank you very much for watching!

[@memeweirdguyn.0019]

I lowkey love this game for all the "well that's how tabletop works" Orks not hitting anything at the beginning Guardsmen killing so much of the Dakka boys All of the big machines of the orks didn't made as *much* damage as they could in-lore It was so fun and heartwarming seeing Nick lifting James spirits but Emperor damm was fun to imagine this playing out like a completely insane lore story

[@troutwarrior6735]

Haven't watched it yet, but I can already tell Nick doesn't have enough anti-tank. This edition has done our tanks dirty 😂

[@Black_Blow_Fly]

😄😄😄😄😄😄😄

[@milomoran582]

Nothing against trying stuff out but his lists just seem to lack slightly on pure firepower/damage output. A guard gun line should have killed the morkonaut first turn, 1 damage rolls or no.

[@milomoran582]

He has enough orders to improve his infantry shooting but not really enough to make the tanks as effective as they can be

[@troutwarrior6735]

@@milomoran582 In his defense it's basically impossible to have a tank gun line supported by orders unless you bring the Lord Solar. This is because Tank Commanders suck so much.

[@kirbyball97]

Eh, the whole edition is elites or vehicles. It's very boring.

[@DaOrkistBoyAround]

As one ork player to another ork player. Love you James, lowkey thinking of picking up a stompa has a passion paint

[@JimJones-ur3el]

Love you too😜😘

[@Admiralkirk95]

The guard seemed to have it, but the Orks kept that fighting spirit up and played (surprisingly)smart taking objectives. When the reinforcements arrived the rubble slowed them, but their hearts were still in the fight.... until they saw the last initial defenders die on the far objectives and a giant towering stompa to their right. Their charges, and hearts falter. The surprise fails and the men see the commanding control the orks have over the battlefield and run. Excellent play, glad he stuck it outside the abysmal start, but a few lucky moves(And unlucky ones from his opponent) and objective play earns him the last second turn around.

[@jackcarmenta1275]

Living the content. Don't miss any 40k in 40mins. Has inspired me to start collecting again (haven't played since 2nd).

[@timleach3366]

Yeah, they got me back in and I last played in 2nd when I was a kid. It's been super fun so far.

[@walther_brock7214]

Reinforcements rushing in: CHARGE! Dice: NO. Narration: The harried, panting Imperials gazed up at the smoking, sparking behemoth of steel and realized they were too late. It was not by much, but it was enough.

[@redfoxvoice]

Love it! Felt perfectly narrative to me. Imagine arriving late, seeing the death and carnage ahead of you, fallen commanders and tanks, with the looming stompa still fully operational... Time for a tactical retreat into the walls!

[@TheOneAndOnlyJell_O]

6:05 is EXACTLY the kind of energy I love from this channel! You guys inspired me to get into tabletop with your shenanigans and your passion for the hobby, it definitely rubbed off on me

[@myownaccount5058]

I love it when the knocker’s slobber 11/10

[@westocity4216]

My favorite part of this video was the computer prompting an update behind Nick at 43:22, someone call the AdMech!

[@baelGIGAN]

love to see a stompa come in clutch against the odds like that

[@moderndavinci6599]

I think the Kriegers forgot to apply the sacred oils to their weapons, those damage rolls were something

[@ChuckGinther]

I love watching Nick play. His enthusiasm just makes every game so entertaining to watch.

[@Tyrnak_Fenrir]

What a comeback, was on the edge of my seat through the entire thing

[@dylanbyrum8555]

So this channel got me to make the jump from Killteam to full 40k. Sorry, Nick, but I went ork, and I love them! Also, my favorite part of this entire video is the error pop-up on nicks backdrop lol

[@redfoxvoice]

​@@JimJones-ur3elWas that a commissar quote from Dawn of War 1? Real gud krumpin' Boss!!

[@Fluffalo789]

May be a bit of a long shot, but for the next combat patrol video could you do admech vs. Drukari, my friend is try to learn this edition and seeing people with much more knowledge than us play our matchup would help him a ton. Love you videos have a great day

[@psychobeam99]

Honestly I love militarums vehicles more than the army itself. That said Orks are my second favorite just because they strap shootas to anything.

[@mjhsinclair]

Wow. Amazing come back. I can't help feeling too much shooting was put into the Stompa without enough to kill it - that could have made more of a difference on the smaller units taking all the objectives at the end. Great game.

[@yoshiwiseful]

Love the back round "dice tells stories " had to buy the shirt

[@chrismorley27]

The best battle report I’ve seen in 10th. Had me smiling all the way until the end and had me at the edge of my seat. Waghhh! Good job at never giving up James. You are my spirit animal!

[@JimJones-ur3el]

Thanks, glad you enjoyed it!

[@Happy_Free_Time]

What a comeback for James! Really thought that nick had it in the bag for most of the game, and what a awesome game it was!

[@aurokin]

I hope our Guard 'dex makes the deathstrike better like it was in the last edition. Or just threatening at all :(. I'm always sad when my opponent knows how weak it is and just lets me hit em with it lol.

[@mikek6298]

That guard deploy like ogres joke was incredible JT

[@SaintAnimus]

Nick is hilarious would love to see more of him on the show

[@cylondorado4582]

45:00 It’s like that part in Lord of the Rings where Gandalf and the cavalry show up at the top of the hill, but instead of charging down the hill they just don’t.

[@coreyriegle1328]

DUDES!!!! That's gotta be the gnarliest comeback I've yet seen

[@atillakonuk2496]

42:13 record this historic moment boiz. JT said "I love it!" about split firing...

[@quintenvos7906]

holy guacamoly, what a fantastic 5th round

[@Daviot22]

nicks guard has been tearing it up I think this is his winning army I wanted to play tau but now I am thinking Mechanized guard

[@Dctstampede88]

Orks are the best. I am in no way biased based on the army I own.

[@TalonBray]

Any updates on Tycho's Chaos Reaver Titan?

[@cavedog1989]

9:09 the tank commander cannot reroll 1s that is the battlecannon leman russ ability. the tank comander gets orders, vox net for 12" orders, and shoot on death on a 2+. also since he has the armored sentinel, it does not have the pick a target and get rerolls 1s against said target that the scout sentinels get.

[@magneticpunch]

Yes!! The green boys are back, sound the Waaaaaagh!!!💪

[@JimJones-ur3el]

WHAAAAAAGH

[@Amboss_d_Triumphator]

this cannel is quickly becomming my favorite battle report channel :D

[@Lost77]

It's always a joy to see Mr. Initiative bring his Orks :D I'm excited to see how this battle shakes out

[@JimJones-ur3el]

Thank you

[@nunyabusiness7018]

the "please no more kicking" reference was gold

[@saltypork101]

The tragic story of the heroic countercharge arriving just a little too late and being forced to watch the city burn is also a good story. The Rider reinforcements are still the main characters, they're just in a tragedy. They aren't David bringing down Goliath, they're Gustaf Johansen realising they can't.

[@disunsnogoot3319]

Now dat's a Krumpin! WAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAGH! Great game you guys!

[@Astartesparty]

Love excited Nick gets, he’d be the one at tournament you’d think is winning there game; yet is high fiving his adversary for his tank exploding 😅

[@thequestbro]

I've never seen a game be so exciting yet nothing happens.

[@MichaelHirst-ri4tw]

Always love to see mr initiative and the orks

[@JimJones-ur3el]

Thanks

[@MrShinoTheBugman]

hope to see some Votann soon. I know they're not doing well this edition so far but I still love em.

[@L00ww]

6:05 that WAAAAGH! was impressive!!

[@Paranormal-Stupidity]

That was a great game. The miniatures looked amazing, the table looked amazing, the editing is brilliant, and it looked like you both had fun. Thanks for sharing!

[@onewholeegg]

No spoilers for those watching - what a great ending and great generals as always.

[@trevorduncan9580]

this was a great game. so fun, amazing narrative playing out.

[@LuLu408f]

How do you guys handle your awesome music? I see that James deservedly has a punk rock theme now.

[@Shadow111085]

How different would this game have gone if the Imperial Guard had focused down the Stompa first instead of the Morkanaut ? Would it have been possible or would if have taken too many turns?

[@lordilluminati5836]

the morkanaut would have taken out the commander, which might have helped or made it harder for orks to score assasinate

[@anvos658]

The answer is targeting the Stompa instead of street sweeping is the only reason the Orks were even still in the match.

[@Shadow111085]

@@anvos658 So you're saying ignore the Stomp, focus infantry and other targets?

[@anvos658]

@@Shadow111085 Well yes as its the Imperial/Chaos Knights problem that 1 big thing can't score enough to win.

[@Shadow111085]

@@anvos658 Ah ha. Go for their ability to score points! Too many years of playing for quarters or tabling your opponent. I forgot to change my way of thinking for this game and my comment. Thanks for taking the time to reply. I appreciate it.

[@bt-qr2iv]

been into the 40k lore for about a year this is my first look at the tabletop and it looks fun

[@ImBarryScottCSS]

45:05 Look to my coming on the first light of the fifth day, at dawn look to the east.

[@The_Nameless_One888]

I have just one thing to say WAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAGH WEZ DA BEST ORKS ORKS ORKS

[@JimJones-ur3el]

WHAAAAAAGH

[@gatsuyatsu]

Breaks my heart not seeing James run Beastsnagga units, like Mozrog etc.

[@JimJones-ur3el]

Sorry, really wanted to play some goofy fun big walkers

[@gatsuyatsu]

@@JimJones-ur3el Omg! Big fan here. I’ve never actually seen a real game with a Stompa before, commented this before watching the video fully. Let’s just say that a Stompa is one of things I want to get in the future because of this video 😉 keep it up, your love for Orks is infectious and made me more confident in choosing this army

[@jadenjorr4653]

the Dice didnt Cooperated at all in this game was a blast to watch!

[@joemiller361]

Always here for the Guard, no matter whos playin them.

[@Addycomedy2420]

its always fun to see how bad a stompa is

[@FormerGovernmentHuman]

Ive never seen one do anything worthwhile, same with titans lol. Sure they CAN do damage but I always see them fail, and I know if I got one it would be even worse.

[@naughtiusmaximus1231]

How was Nick able to bring back the Rough Riders and a 20 man Guard squad for 2 CP in turn 5? Love the content!

[@Eudorus314]

“Look to my coming on the first light of the fifth round, at dawn look to the battlements … unless there’s a stompa, then uhh, we out.” -Commissar Gandalf the Nah

[@coleja1991]

@PlayOnTabletop I would love to see you guys do a hobby video on storing and transporting minis! I don't play 40k, I am a SW Legion guy, but trying to move all these minis is a challenge!

[@OberonFeyarch]

Congratz Mr. Initiative! Great comeback!

[@JimJones-ur3el]

Thanks

[@lordilluminati5836]

holy shit, what a match! I did not expect that ending

[@907goatscream]

Sweet i've been printing both of these

[@fernandozavaletabustos205]

Thank you for another battle report!

[@ViApp0]

There should be a rule that allows lootaz and flash gitz to shoot out of the stompa or gargant or else there's not enough dakka.

[@thashadowspawn]

That was a great game! WAAAAGH!!!! That last round omg!!!

[@JimJones-ur3el]

WHAAAAAAGH

[@thatepicwizardguy]

pretty sweet game. always fun to see james playing

[@JimJones-ur3el]

Thanks

[@sum1youh841]

Nick is the definition of friendliness

[@ozmanoshe]

I have to say Nick's tactics here left me mildly enraged. That focus on the stompa around turn 2 or 3 where nothing did anyrhing was always going to fail. All he really had to do was wipe out all the support units and prevent them contesting all his points and the day was won. Instead the obssession with the stompa had me tearing my hair out. It's like he doesnt want to win a certain way. 😢

[@PlayOnTabletop]

The problem was line of sight. I wasn’t able to see most of the other stuff.

[@ozmanoshe]

@@PlayOnTabletop fair enough Nick, but for the love of the emperor, please win or turn yourself over to the commissariat for summary judgement!

[@PlayOnTabletop]

I’m trying!

[@esteban20969564]

that charge in the end would had been epic

[@darthinfamous73]

@16:18 Nick spends 1 cp on a 2 cp stratagem?

[@MrSocK100]

James is the human manifestation of everything orky! You are my favourite ork player on youtube! WAAAAGGGHHHH!!!

[@JimJones-ur3el]

Thanks

[@grif16]

Ive never seen so many 1s before!

[@zodbones]

Really came down to the wire in this match. The cold rolling had me laughing, and I love it when vehicles explode!

[@The_Nameless_One888]

EER WE GO EER WE GO WEZ GONNA CRUMP DA UMIES WAAAAAAAAGH!

[@fletchdub]

Ahh yes, I love it when horses hooves attacks kick helicopters out of the sky!

[@redfoxvoice]

Not exactly regular helicopters though are they? 😂 They literally hit enemies with the blades of their coptas

[@fletchdub]

@@redfoxvoice true true lol

[@dominicl5862]

For the love of the God Emperor, please let the Rogal Dorn that Commisar Nick inevitably take do more than no damage oh my God Emperor. And please let there be more than 40 infantry in a 2000 point list ;-; (in game)

[@PlayOnTabletop]

No rogol dorn in this list. If you count Kasrkin theres 50.... Army lists are in the description

[@dominicl5862]

@@PlayOnTabletop Commissar Nick resisted the Dorn temptation?! Rejoice! omge I'm so happy to be wrong. Hahaha that's funny though I woulda won a wager guessing the infantry, had no idea the army lists were posted (I really wouldn't consider Kasrkin ground troops like kriegers especially if you put them in a chimera or transport). I really hope whoever wrote the list just slap chopped it together for typing ease, mass lasguns on everyone, no tank sponsons. I'll just have to see the bat rep.

[@Jelle1880]

Both good looking armies but that Ork army is just /chefkiss

[@darthgarth4819]

Such an awesome game! I was cheering nick on from the start! You’ll get him someday!😂

[@drowblade]

Awesome game, thank you guys 👍

[@kaiokensei7861]

That map is so damn cool, really does remind me of Dawn of War 1

[@gingerlyza]

and the winner is... the overwatch stratagem!

[@andrewbakescakes9684]

Playing the Stompa means James have a massive handicap. Most over-costed unit in all of wargaming history.

[@halgrimhelgrimson]

wow loved this fight ....nailbiter

[@Naxthural]

Ork joins the discussion. Yells WAAAAAAAAAAGH! Refuses to elaborate further.

[@Kieferone]

Gunna bring the hurt. Hell yeah thats ork.

[@christophervennix9861]

Pre-game prediction: I can't wait to see that Deathstrike missile do absolutely nothing. EDIT: Full fairness first, it forced James to move...because he didn't realise exactly how little damage it was going to do. He could have left his Stompa at home turn 1 and basically said "bring it on" to the Deathstrike, ate 3-5 wounds and ignored it for the rest of the game.

[@warmachine5835]

The Rough Riders thought this was Helm's Deep, but it was actually Monty Python.

[@Parthuran]

On 3 ladz. 1...2......3.... WAAAAAAGGGHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!

[@dimitristripakis7364]

You know what would be cool? If you made a "real time battle report", ina stop motion animation fashion, , which resolves the battle in 2-3 minutes. Like, the miniatures sliding on the table against each other, then disappearing one by one plop! plop! plop!, etc... Commentary in subtitles to explain what's going on and that's it.

[@ONIMOT100]

Damn, that loss hurts. I'd be super salty as a Guard player were that me