Emperor's Children vs Ultramarines. Warhammer 40k in 40 minutes battle

To start a new season of Warhammer 40k battle reports we have a classic matchup of Chaos Space Marines vs Space Marines. The Emperor's Children vs Ultramarines. Miniwargamer Dave, co-founder of MiniWarGaming is challenging Tak, co-founder of Play On, in this match and both are wagering more than just their pride.
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In this 9th Edition 2000 point battle, the first game of 40k in 40m Season Not 3, Miniwargamer Dave commands The Emperor's Children.
Legion: Emperor's Children
+ HQ +
Chaos Lord Glutton for Punishment, Mark of Slaanesh, Plasma pistol, Raiment Revulsive, Thunder hammer, (Warlord)
Lord Discordant on Helstalker
+ Troops +
Chaos Cultists
Chaos Space Marines
Chaos Space Marines
+ Elites +
Decimator
Decimator
+ Fast Attack +
Chaos Spawn
Warp Talons
+ Heavy Support +
Maulerfiend
Maulerfiend
Obliterators
+ Dedicated Transport +
Chaos Rhino
Chaos Rhino
Chapter: Ultramarines
+ HQ +
Captain in Gravis Armour: Chapter Master, Adept of the Codex (Warlord)
Primaris Lieutenant
Primaris Techmarine: Seal of Oath
+ Troops +
Assault Intercessors
Intercessors
Infiltrators
+ Elites +
Redemptor Dreadnought
Aggressors
Bladeguard Veterans
+ Fast Attack +
Outrider Squad
Invader ATVs
+ Heavy Support +
Hellblasters
Eradicators
Gladiator Reaper
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[@PlayOnTabletop]

You can watch the first game between these two, a banter-filled batrep, on Miniwargaming kzbin.info/www/bejne/j5awpIp9iNCWpc0

[@MONOEDITZ75]

Heresy

[@MONOEDITZ75]

You know the everything is heresy meme

[@miniwargaming]

One of my all-time favourite things to do in this hobby is collaborating with other channels (and buying t-shirts from great t-shirt companies).

[@markbauby7442]

I love seeing different channels playing each other. Its like a cross over between my favorite things lol

[@PlayOnTabletop]

One of our favourite things to do is introduce people to this amazing hobby and have them have fun with new things. Like T'au.

[@williambryant6175]

@@PlayOnTabletop I smell a Dave vs Nick match in the making

[@euanthompson]

I love you Dave, you seem like a great guy and are fun to watch. Unfortunately as long as you keep Matt on, and condone his cheating both against other team members and worse against guest community members in the beat Matt Bat Rep by keeping him on, I can't support your channel. I also can't be part of a community that seems to want to defend him at all costs. It is a shame because cheaters are a blight on the war gamming community and push people out of the hobby. Thank you for a good clean battle report here though

[@williambryant6175]

@@euanthompson dude, there hasn’t even been a BMBR in 2 years and he’s in no way involved with this episode. If you want to support Dave, great, but this isn’t the time or the place to air a grievance with a KZbinr not involved in this match

[@ArawnNox]

Slaanesh knew your real allegiance was to Khorne, Dave, and you were forsaken on the battlefield. I mean, an Emperor's children army and no Noise Marines? You must go in to battle shouting "THIS QUIET OFFENDS SLAANESH!"

[@NGorso1]

s/he compensated with loads of explosions XD

[@ArawnNox]

@@NGorso1 "Loads of explosions" ahhhhh I see what you did there.

[@Voltboy1449]

your existence offends the emperor

[@thoughtmaster2937]

Yep, so it seems that Slaanesh compensated by ensuring that Dave was the one being fucked over hard and without lube. Especially considering 6 is Slaanesh's holy number and the number of sixes his opponent got to their advantage, I think it is safe to say Slaanesh was on Tak's side this game.

[@darthdave7272]

Gotta know how that emperor’s children paint job was done, it’s gorgeous! For the dark gods!!

[@PlayOnTabletop]

Perhaps you can ask Dave during the Live Premiere chat

[@nathanoneal7503]

It slaps.

[@privatedino3239]

HERITIC FOR THE EMPEROR! (the paint does look cool)

[@ferrety2810]

If you don't use an airbrush you could get that gradient effect using something like Volupus Pink/Magos Purple/Shyish Purple Contrast Paints and wet blending them. It's a lot of work though!

[@memeshort7189]

@@ferrety2810 so knowledgeable!

[@dingleberry9846]

This wasn't a game.... this was a bloodbath. Joking aside it looked like everyone had a great time and that's what makes these enjoyable to watch. It's not a sweat-fest. Just friends having fun together.

[@valbourne1797]

On the up side, Tau drones will have two wounds soon so if the chaos marines don't win the day, Dave can see what that foreign experience is like

[@Bluecho4]

He does, indeed, get to see what that experience is like.

[@snakeoo7ca]

Emperor's children *who did not move out of the house until they were 100 years old* 😂

[@davidennis9623]

The trash talk, the explosions, the blood for the blood god (even though Dave was playing Slaneesh)! This game was one for the ages and an absolute thrill to watch!

[@PlayOnTabletop]

We had fun and it sounds like you had fun! Thank you for watching!

[@reynoire9681]

AAAAHHH, EMPERORS CHILDREN! ONE OF MY CHAOS ARMIES, ITS SO COOL TO SEE THEM HERE!

[@mrsilverbutton7786]

This was such an amazing game. I am hoping to see some more narrative games as they set such an incredible tone for the game I enjoy however these feel good knock down drag em out fights are great fun. Dave is an amazing player, so fun and engaging, and love his general atmosphere. More chaos! This just goes to show you guys are the best on the web!

[@PlayOnTabletop]

Thanks for watching!

[@skylergalle3732]

Second this! More narrative!

[@ZeroAtlas]

I'd like to formally request that Play On Tabletop starts tracking failed Split Fire attempts and puts up a Pie Chart or something in these games 🤣

[@PlayOnTabletop]

Oh. Well, we shall see but I am not sure we have data tracking and analysis in our budgets this year.

[@jfgarciab]

Start keeping a tally and comment on future videos ;)

[@Muenni]

I don't believe the numbers would be all that bad, though really, you would always need the non-split attacks in comparison to understand what, say, a 60-40 chart means.

[@lunaestrada8536]

"Don't want to rub salt on that one wound you have" LMFAO Steve

[@calerik007]

just came back to 40k after about a 4 year hiatus...OH MY GOD!! The production quality of this series is Amazing!!

[@randompointlessthing]

What a game. Great to see Tak Infront of the camera again and loved Steve's narration on this one!

[@proxymo2283]

I think the real winner here was Nick. So many big booms! Great episode though, you could tell it was a lot of fun for everyone

[@albertofrankdiaz6664]

15:14 dave with crazy look and saying: "this game is no longer about objetives" made my day XD

[@a-manwhorememains334]

I died laughing he was so serious 💀

[@GimbleOnDew]

"Don't want to rub salt into that one Wound!"

[@judgemoffatt4326]

Man this game had so much fun energy to it. Dave is such a treat to see playing with you guys. I'd love to see him and Nick play a T'au v T'au match for the truest greater good.

[@Shiakri2388]

As a new player who was inspired to get into 40k by watching PlayOn (and just finished painting 500 points of Ultramarines as my first ever army) this was so much fun to watch! Also massive props to Steve on the commentary! JT may be the iconic voice of PlayOn but Steve really brought his own style to this and did an absolutely fantastic job!

[@Snavels]

Great chapter choice my friend, they hate us because they ain't us

[@kaihumml1872]

Awesome start into 2022. Such an entertaining and explosive Battle Report. Next time Dave needs to play his Khorne Dudes again!

[@PlayOnTabletop]

We may have that in our edit bay ...

[@tahb5642]

@@PlayOnTabletop what are yah waitin for!!

[@casparlykke1]

This format seems like it's light years ahead of the others 40k content creators! that's somehow seeming to be going backwards, and doing less edited BR, while everyone els on YT it's going for more edition, and even hiring editors, instead of using their income on commission, that you, as the ordinance hardly get to notice anyway. Great job guys! - And thx for understanding how to do YT!

[@PlayOnTabletop]

We do believe in our own unique take on the format. We do still watch and enjoy other content creators as well. We each can exist for our own reason.

[@foreverfornever1124]

Its why I love their channel! The matches provide quality content, while keeping the vid time down to reasonable lengths. They don't drag out the video, and MWG has followed this format more and I enjoy their content just as much, although just watching Dave is enjoyment enough in my opinion haha

[@TheWedge24]

I love how Dave went from this game is no longer about objectives... to worrying about objectives once the LT and Tak-marine went down ;) great game but, Dave's enthusiasm is infectious and combined with the great cinematography that Play On always displays this has been one of my most enjoyed battle reports to date.

[@sebastiantrost6409]

What a game - easily one of the most enjoyable batreps ever!! The tragedy of explosions, the flow of the game, both players being so engaging... Love it!

[@redfoxvoice]

"Thanks for the explosion..." (hugs/puppy eyes) NICK APPROVED *music intensifies!* --- this report was a beaut! ---

[@johnnoble6989]

not too surprising to see Chaos struggle, despite taking mortal wound barfers like Decimators.

[@notnubilous3804]

I do love me some soul burner Decimators, but man that codex creep is REAL

[@JordanR]

​@@notnubilous3804 right? pretty shit of GW now to update all marines to 2 hp and leave Chaos in the dust

[@florians9949]

@@JordanR because no one should be better than their precious poster boys.

[@reynoire9681]

Dave needed to remember that emperors children characters fight first

[@jinofthesheep]

Everyone giving Dave love, but let’s be honest, Tak is the star! I’m also rewatching this, even though I’ve got early access with the Patreon. You can learn so much from their deployment, strategy/tactics and action choices. Tak doesn’t win just because he rolls well!

[@masonlee9423]

looking forward to this one. would also like to see night lords sometime.

[@PlayOnTabletop]

We know someone painting up some Night Lords so there is a distinct possibility!

[@michaelf.7339]

Looking forward to seeing Tak play on the channel again, it's been a long time!

[@Moleman_G]

This was one of the most entertaining videos you guys have done yet! Looking forward to seeing Dave charging some fire warriors into melee!

[@tom4115]

I don't know how you make this so much fun to watch. combination of the awesome players, stunning paint jobs, great commentary, visual effects, and very impressive editing.

[@PlayOnTabletop]

We really just enjoy and love the game and community so we pour our hearts and blood, and lots of hours into it.

[@williamculverwell7738]

Man I love the quality of production on these reports! Pretty much the only battle reports I watch anymore, these are amazing

[@Thenameispurple]

So right off the bat, can I just say: I LOVE PLAYBYPLAY STEVE! Seriously, your passion is just unlocked in covering this from the announcer/caster position. You rival JT for the mic :)

[@wraith7707]

I really appreciated the Chaos Lord doing a front flip into a squad of UM’s. Very Emperors Children

[@kingbellos1403]

Love the high energy everyone has in the video. Makes it great to watch and super engaging. As a Salamander player I am all about Space Marine Steve doing some voiceovers as well! Lol

[@robertbell976]

I haven't played warhammer 40k since 2nd and this is my favorite channel :)

[@jonathanrobertson95]

Amazing Job on cinematics, Amazing game, seen nearly every 40k in 40mins video on the channel and this is definitely my favourite so far

[@williambryant6175]

The saltiness of post-YoS Steve makes the commentary so much fun

[@gabrielmarquez4029]

Yeah, I love the snark.

[@GreyGlamer]

Loved watching this game, great energy all around! And all the explosions! :D

[@garethsteel2893]

That was great 😊 Dave looks genuinely traumatised at the thought of playing tau 😂 you could have let him have a more recent codex lol

[@PlayOnTabletop]

He was. Is.

[@jadenhendrickson5285]

This is one of my favorite games you guys have played. SO fun!!

[@skylergalle3732]

Great kick off for season 3! Always great to see Dave and Steve was an amazing fill in for the legendary JT

[@legomanx95]

Let's hear more Steve commentary! Absolutely a blast to watch and a good way to fill out a chunk of an evening.

[@ivanzidarov5696]

That was such a great, great game! Huge thanks to all who made this upload possible. Great gamesmanship, Dave; congrats to Tak for a well fought victory (and some very swingy dice rolls); and kudos to Steve for the great commentary - I think you have found another talent!

[@PlayOnTabletop]

Thank you!

[@Nortic111]

It really is a delight watching the game but especially seeing you guys have so much FUN! This hobby can create so many happy memories!

[@DrHideInet]

Tak has that old anime sensei vibe. We don't get to see him often, but boy when he shows up, drops the cane and flexes those dice, shit hits the fan.

[@juan4aigle]

This was an amazing battle report, one of your best yet. Steve as the host was great, and the report editing was fun and interesting, keep it up!

[@Bluecho4]

It is the officially the Year of Tau Dave. Let's GOOOOOOOO!

[@levirobbins3808]

Man you guys make me want to get into warhammer again. Love the content guys!

[@willsquirrels]

I love watching the games that are like this, it's so light hearted and fun, plus a friendly wager adds to the fun. These always make me want to paint my army faster!

[@Shorkshire]

I don't know anything about this game at all but man, everybody always has fun and seems so kind. What a great channel! Phenomenal editing as well! Crazy to squeeze these into 40ish minutes. Well done!

[@chongonugs]

Space Marine Steve with the play-by-play! I really like the way that y'all inject so much excitement into the game with the commentary!

[@alecross101]

Never stop making these, you guys are incredible for Warhammer

[@chasewalden3644]

I can't tell who I like more as the commentator😂JT's perfect commentary, Tyko's awesome voice, or Steve's hilarious energy. You all have such great symmetry and have once again blown away my expectations for a tabletop game on video. Keep it up yall!

[@PlayOnTabletop]

Thank you! That means a lot to our team

[@snowbjorne]

This channel is the best 40k battle report channel, and this episode is the best episode yet!

[@fletchdub]

Awesome commentary, Steve! And a great game to watch!

[@kevintobin9743]

I always enjoy watching Dave play whether its Warhammer or the past with Warmachine. So much energy so much fun and creativity. Looking forward to seeing his Tau-tics for next vid

[@leafybreezestudios1025]

Love watching Dave play, it's so infectious

[@dannygelbart6827]

Both armies beautifully painted. @Play On Tabletop, love the collabs you guys do and would love to see more specially with MWG dudes and dudettes!

[@sludgedisciple]

I love the Chaos Lord's Impression of Neo.... flipped right off the cliff. That and the Dave save on the charge. Nice!

[@hmsapereira]

One of the best games ive watched in a while... loved it!

[@zacharyglenn7110]

You guys are my favorite tabletop gamers on KZbin, thanks for always doing such awesome reports! I had trouble getting I to 40K before I discovered you guys!

[@RC--jd7db]

Good to see tak back with his ultramarines

[@PlayOnTabletop]

It is good to be back with the Ultramarines

[@cango8415]

Battle effects look really good. Great job

[@curvycommissar7419]

This one was great, really enjoyed it.

[@johndlr]

This battle report was amazing. So much fun to watch. More collaborating battle reports please.

[@PlayOnTabletop]

We will do them every chance we get

[@colclark87]

What a damn good batrep and great way to start the season!

[@terrandysart3587]

I'm brand new to the 40k universe and i really appreciate the brevity of this videos while capturing major moments and keeping it fun. On top of that the production is outstanding and the players are very entertaining to watch. I tried watching other channels but i can't be bothered to watch 4 hours of a video while 2 hours are spent talking about random stuff other than the current game they're playing lol. So again. Thank you for the content

[@B1ackSwordVids]

Loving the new graphics! Well done team! Great battle. Lots of fun to watch!

[@CoyLasagne]

Goodness gracious Dave's army is gorgeous. Wow. Truly a crazy game worthy of both armies, too. GG WP!

[@bellportbattlebunker4682]

What a tremendous collaboration. Thanks for sharing.

[@TITAN_101]

Maybe it's the year of "Space Marine Steve: Commentator Edition", cause those burns were so melta that Salamander's are jelly

[@PlayOnTabletop]

Lol

[@foreverfornever1124]

Loved those Decimators, beautiful models! Also Dave playing Tau might be fun with their new codex coming out this year.

[@jackfrost2978]

Fun to watch. Love the collaboration. Great job on the announcing Steve. Excellent editing. First class from start to finish.

[@PlayOnTabletop]

Thank you! And thank you for watching!

[@brendenbleavins7514]

Your videos keep getting better and better! Also looking forward to watching Dave play Tau haha

[@euanthompson]

Great bat rep guys. Thank you

[@emilienmoussie809]

It was explosion time ! You managed to raise again the editing level, congrats !

[@Galli45A]

Absolutely insane episode ! Laughed all the way through !

[@WingsaberE3]

Love the new animations! Another thing that makes Playon the best for batreps!

[@PlayOnTabletop]

Thank you!

[@benjaminloyd6056]

Great crossover episode. Great Tak-tics. I was rooting for you guys.

[@johnm.9597]

I am new to this channel, but these shortened battle reports really, especially the editing, really makes this difficult game look extremely easy, almost second nature. Live it

[@johnm.9597]

Also, the fact that these guys all have great sportsmanship and really just want to play makes me, someone who has never played, really really want to lol

[@philippbayer866]

Dang it. Steve is really nailing it with his commentary. Enjoyed it soo much. Maybe another way this is going to be his year...

[@RepublicOfUs]

What I've learned from this battle report is that apparently every year is the Year of Steve.

[@PlayOnTabletop]

Every year could "possibly" be the year of Steve.

[@magneticpunch]

Space Marine Steeve as the voice over is the best ! Tak for the win, for the Ultramarines, for the Emperor !!! 🙂🙂🙂

[@leiziru9642]

Courage and Honour! For the Emperor!

[@TheKingSargon]

Thank you Dave to come to my Fav Tabletop Channel , nice Game.

[@ScorpiertheGreat]

Steve is REALLY one to talk about splitting fire/attacks.

[@dufort]

Man, you edited the hell out of this one. Great work guys!

[@ironbomb6753]

What a great Battle Report. 👍 Two great channels on a great collaboration, very much fun, 🙃👍😆

[@bluefeather4501]

LOVE this channel sooooooo much, thank for bring this awesome game.

[@PlayOnTabletop]

Thank you for watching!

[@chrisaman982]

Great game. Steve did an outstanding job with the narration.

[@mateusz.w.nawrocki]

Awesome episode! Oscars-level editing! Loved how SMSteve 'fails' to be objective and provides a meaty, in-character commentary. A nice, diverse complementary style to contrast with JT, Nick & Tycho.

[@casual96]

Holy f**k those chaos minatures looks good ! Awesome painting and awesome video 👌🏼

[@Spexxatron]

This gotta be the most entertaining battle report I've ever seen, great job guys!

[@PlayOnTabletop]

Appreciate that compliment

[@Eldenfirefly]

lol that was a fun game! Dave is so fun to watch in such collabs!

[@keldor8302]

This was such a great game. Clutch rolls, ridiculous explosions *insert giddy Nick laugh*, and just carnage in general. But, Dave, my man. You forgot to raise your banner and seem to have forgotten your Cultists after bringing them back to full strength and yoinking them off to Tak's deployment zone, lol. XD

[@Cyrus_09]

Dave's poor rhino! Nick approved 👌 favorite little goof. Best of luck with the Manta.

[@MrNaotedigo]

This was simply... Wow! Thanks

[@relentless7463]

Starting the season off right appeasing Nick’s explosion obsession

[@PlayOnTabletop]

A happy Nick is a happy Play On

[@relentless7463]

@@PlayOnTabletop I just want to say thank you guys cause I’ve just started getting into the tabletop 40k in the last month and your channel has been perfect for spurring my interest even more. You guys produce some great content and I can’t wait to see more!

[@golkor9879]

The production is how I like. Thanks! Nice fucking paint job on the emperors children

[@Gwlyddyn]

Best battle report concept on the Intertubez. 40 minutes of awesomeness.