Kill Team: Challenger - Tau vs Ultramarines S01 E02 battle report.

Happy Holidays from all of us here at Play On Tabletop! Please enjoy this Ninjon sponsored Christmas Special of Kill Team Challenger!
Nick brings his Tau Kill Team into the arena today to challenge Steve's Space Marines! A huge thank you to Ninjon for the beautiful paint job! Check Out Ninjon's painting channel here to see the Space Marines get painted and so much more!
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[@superkgaming8305]

Any video nick is in is a Christmas gift

[@veritycloud1236]

Agreed

[@FritzFitzgerald]

for real

[@nickprentis4035]

I love the dice number graphic, sleek and allows less jumping around

[@PlayOnTabletop]

Awesome! Glad you like it!

[@deyan6558]

Indeed, this is a "Must stay" feature.

[@wjbridge4]

I second what Nick said. “Sleek” sums it up perfectly.

[@cristianturbian2513]

Agree!

[@hexandvex]

Completely agree, works very well with Killteam and the smaller number of dice rolls.

[@reallymiish]

This is the best christmas present, don't let this series die!

[@PlayOnTabletop]

We will try! The series was approved by our executive council for a full season!! So! Season 2 will release over the summer with a unified and updated look :) we are so excited

[@Watcher-in-the-Dark]

@@PlayOnTabletop Woot Woot! Kill team is just a blast and really changes things up. Hope it sticks around for a long long time!

[@AF-kj2zl]

@@PlayOnTabletop I agree with Miish! Love this series, keep 'em coming!

[@thelittlestgiant]

@@PlayOnTabletop YESSSS!!!! I fucking LOVE this show!!!!

[@Maccrack2]

@@PlayOnTabletop So happy to hear this guys !! This show is one of my favorites on youtube :)

[@markleicht8336]

I am really enjoying the roll numbers on screen. Giving something visual when we don't see the dice. Well done.

[@PlayOnTabletop]

Thanks!!

[@markleicht8336]

@@PlayOnTabletop if you could include those in the future, that would be amazing. Maybe less panning to dice rolls and shows more action.

[@peterbucci7751]

I love how if Nick wins he’s going to gift the killteam so he can beat it again😂

[@guyofminimalimportance7]

If he can beat a dedicated Imperium player with it he can beat his 5 year old son lol.

[@Story_Yeller]

LOL i can just imagine him playing his 5y/o and taking a net list without mercy. HOTT DICE BABY

[@anakon]

Gongrats on bringing wargaming to the 21 century. This is the most professional wargaming channel out there. Super impressed with your videos. Now do some Underworlds an i would love you even more.

[@PlayOnTabletop]

Some of us here do play Underworlds too so there is a possibility. Not sure when. But there is a desire to do it.

[@griffoncs6431]

Yeah I'm gunna second that, I would love to see underworlds on here once in a while!

[@warrentang7459]

Underworlds would be so sick.

[@Av4ta7]

@@PlayOnTabletop Maybe Steve should stay with the Sons of Dorn. Specificlly the Black Templars. Because he seems to do best with them.

[@ProfibobWot]

tabletop tactics are pretty professional too tho, but sure play on tabletop bringing this stuff ona completly another level... sometimes i dunno if its too much to be honest

[@joshfase9324]

Nick has to be one of the most wholesome 40k gamers ever. The goobery grin from ear to ear and the “pew pew” noises is what I aspire to be like.

[@timothywillox8564]

That’s why I really hope to find a solid, super fun play group when things open up. I need to unleash Nidzilla

[@dean2_]

Nothing says Christmas like bolter fire in the snow

[@satitlertritsumpun8930]

Dakka!!!!

[@octo8715]

I'm dreeeaaming of a pink slaaneshmas!

[@dean2_]

@@octo8715 just like the ones I wanna knowwwwwwwww

[@dean2_]

@@satitlertritsumpun8930 DAKKA DAKKA DAKKA

[@alexanderthegreat6682]

Dashing through the snow They attempt to run away O'er no man's land they go Bleeding all the way *bang bang bang*

[@vodarara7184]

Tau getting only robot casualties sounds like a perfect battle :P

[@TheNaturalnuke]

Every time he killed one I was like ‘mission accomplished’

[@guyofminimalimportance7]

Only robot casualties and killing a space marine in melee.

[@TheOneTheyCallJack]

Turn 2: is.. is this the first time Nick has played the tau as a gun line, like they’re “supposed” to be

[@theunstablecube]

Merry Christmas! Maybe as a present Steve should get an army of lamenters to go with his luck?

[@cruzhernandez5892]

Wow... you really had to go their huh

[@HyperK7]

XD

[@adog6495]

I know miniwargaming has a lamenter army

[@flippyn1]

He would have to get a whole army to be made if he keeps rolling like that xD

[@David-ky4vu]

Nick always seems like he's had accouple to many coffees and I love it

[@apoleonschneider]

Soon enough Nick's kid will be screaming DIE FILTHY XENO in his face.

[@GlassHalfDead]

Good stuff, more Kill Team! Minor note on the Tau, Saviour Protocols works differently in KT (pretty sure an intern wrote the FAQ), and you can make your infantry's armour save THEN decide if you want to pass it to a drone after that :)

[@Monkeyman12534]

Howdy glass, chuffed to see ya here!

[@GlassHalfDead]

@@Monkeyman12534 I get around a bit :D

[@Archelond]

They also forgot that shield drones have a 5+ FNP

[@chrisrobin4962]

Looked for this. And also Nick should have rolled the die for the injury roll. Great content from both of you however! :)

[@Thornsworks]

This 100%

[@TheCAPIreland]

I'm a simple man. I see kill team challanger. I smash like.

[@PlayOnTabletop]

Thank you for that! So glad you like it!

[@P102TV]

Let’s go Tau! Merry Christmas everyone!

[@PlayOnTabletop]

Merry Christmas!

[@banjoe3830]

*eve*

[@BLOODKINGbro]

@@banjoe3830 orks don't count days but they are good at krumping teeth

[@brothertitan9516]

space communism detected, sending the inquisition

[@supremetarantulasorcerer165]

Ohmnissiah's blessing!

[@Locnoriano]

The Greater Good really takes Christmas seriously! Man, what a slaughter. Very tactical play from both players. The Emperor protects!

[@raymondpeterson9271]

Nothing says Christmas like combat Tau slashing through the snow

[@PlayOnTabletop]

Merry Christmas to us all!

[@deyan6558]

Ok, I am simple man. I see new video from Tabletop, so I click. See Nick is in it - I know I got a bonus good time. Merry Grimmas guys. P.S. Those overcharged two 1s were painfull to watch. P.S.S. That scene with Nick`s kids was worth the watch of the entire video :)

[@RepublicOfUs]

As someone who just got done fighting a Tau kill team all weekend, this video is giving me some drone-related PTSD.

[@PlayOnTabletop]

Me too, man.... Me too lol

[@tadeuszjastrzebski1386]

Pathfinder: Allas, a victory for the greater good! Fire Warrior: UH, sir, what are these things exatly. Sniper: I think the humans call them "presents". And one of the rarest at that. Pathfinder: That is why it is time for celebration, and a wish for future victories. For the greater good Everyone: For the greater good! (And Merry Christmas.Grimmas to all who bothered to read this weird comment)

[@PlayOnTabletop]

We got you.

[@markkiner2484]

“Do the presents offer cover”, ha. Thanks for the Christmas showdown.

[@kl1thedominion]

What Steve knows: Nick's kid is getting those models for Christmas. What Steve doesn't know: Nick's kid also got a steamroller for Christmas.

[@Muenni]

I just imagine his wife handling four excited little Nicks for Christmas. What fun!

[@Dusxio]

They forgot to put 'Forgetful' on Nick's profile ;) Love you Nick! You do the Greater Good proud!

[@Camtrain1989]

"Hot Dice; Cold Dice" - The Space Marine Steve story

[@KensanOni]

For the Greater Good! We love your army Nick! Hope you get to stuff your kids stocking with cool space marines!

[@wiccanthropy1956]

That was so kind of Steve to give a gift to Nick's kid! Tis the season to give marines falalala lalala

[@julianpourdanesh3339]

I hope tau nick wins so his kid can grow up as a proper empire loving child than a fish communist. (Love you nick)

[@PlayOnTabletop]

I have taken a screen shot of this and sent it to Nick. What a wonderful statement and so much the truth

[@supremetarantulasorcerer165]

Maybe he'll even take note of the Ohmnissiah~

[@flippyn1]

The father raises his own mortal enemy xD

[@Muenni]

@@flippyn1 With an emphasis on mortal. Railgun fun!

[@Hail-Caesar]

Nothing can withstand the power Nick's enthusiasm. It's like Heavy 6 S12 AP-4 D:D6+3. It conquers all.

[@ArbitraryLiberator]

Nick really showed just how good the Tau can be. Tons of fun to see him having fun with them as he goes hard in the paint with that big grin of his

[@tonycolavito5607]

That ending scene with Nick placing the Killteam under the tree and his kids rushing up and snagging it was golden. Such a wholesome touch. Happily Holidays PlayOn.

[@calebritywriter]

This channel is what finally convinced me to pick up 40k and Kill Team. Please keep this series running!

[@PlayOnTabletop]

We will! We are closing out Season 1 soon and then taking our learning and will be doing Season 2 later this year.

[@Nook772]

Steve is the definition of a good sport, getting horrible luck and taking it like a man

[@maartenzantinga747]

Steve & nick are such a great pair of players! Love these series

[@donk8961]

Dice roll display is a game changer, seeing the dice roll and cutting back and forth was always a bit clunky

[@mattl789]

I love the ends of these episodes where we see what happens to the teams if Steve loses. Everything from a literal steam rolling to becoming a wholesome children’s gift!

[@Isaaclichtenstein]

You guys are really making these battle reports fun! Keeping them to 30-40 minutes instead of 2-3 hour affairs is just awesome. And having the dice onscreen is a good innovation, keeps the flow going. Nice to see the Tau kick some ass. For the greater good!

[@rameneater1690]

I really like Nick's energy in all the games he played.

[@Anthony-xf6dj]

That ending made me shed a nerd tear. I have never played 40k but I love the lore and the setting and I have learned a lot by watching yalls matches. Gonna start saving for a small kill team myself and try my hand at painting.

[@aaronadams1745]

The railgun noise Nick makes at 5:58 is too good.

[@FeatheredPheonix]

Always happy to see more from Nick!

[@freysredwedding]

Merry Christmas POT guys, thanks for the video as I prep Christmas dinner!

[@PlayOnTabletop]

You are welcome as we prep coffee and breakfast

[@banjoe3830]

eve*

[@atomickrispies]

Definitely more kill team! I love base 40k but Kill Team is definitely an alternative if you wanted to wind down.

[@saxybison]

Steve: For sale, one barely used bag?... lol, great batrep. This is easily one of the sleekest and most fun channels to watch. Keep up the great work!

[@DeltaCain13]

I think this is my favorite series on *Play on Tabletop*

[@dawsonhenry5558]

man- tau nick is so cool. His son's gotta be so lucky to have him as a dad

[@wiccanthropy1956]

This channel always has the best tau.

[@connorkahui-chee3206]

*tau in the title* it’s nick, it’s gotta be nick, it’s gotta be nick *Nick is shown* THE TAU GOD IS HERE!!!!

[@Nevets1073]

This is a great series. Sincerely. That's coming from another guy named Steve who also loves Space Marines.

[@jonathanbobsleigh4813]

Great show and all the work you put into this really shows. Everything is very well thought through and polished. All the players are great too!

[@oorlogshamer688]

Did my first tau kill team game yesterday. 4 shield drones, 4 gun drones, 3 rail rifles and a leader with a normal rifle.... against black templar.... it was brutal....

[@albertofrankdiaz6664]

Tau nick have 3 kids. Damn . The man . The legend. The player everyone want to be 😅

[@emphaticecho8923]

Merry Christmas Play On. Simply the premiere battle report channel on the internet.

[@moschbear]

Merry Christmas from Germany :') you guys ROCK !!

[@PlayOnTabletop]

Merry Christmas from Canada!

[@banjoe3830]

eve*

[@pablocamargo8744]

Japp der Channel ist geil. 🙌🙌🙌

[@ryanreeson9783]

Enjoying this Series Steve! Thanks for taking it easy on Nick. 😉

[@CrazyRobotFromSpace]

Man I just love Nick's personality, such a chill dude

[@MrNaotedigo]

Thank you PlayOn team for this Christmas present!!

[@adrianaslund8605]

I can't get over how their personalities contrast with the darkness of the source material. Is this what chaos gods are like?

[@uncontainableweldon8937]

Used to collect as a kid but never played Play on really makes me want to start collecting again especially with a simpler game like kill team Nick is by far my favorite player of your team but I cant help but feel for Steve, literally has bad luck every game That bad luck cant last forever and hopefully gets the big win in the next kill team match up

[@TheTomatoShark]

Love seeing Nick on this channel, its so clear to see his passion for the hobby come out in his acapella sound effects and joy in his eyes even when the dice are bad. Glad to see a win for the great T'au and keen to see more kill team in the future :)

[@GordonMcLachlan]

Awesome episode. Great to see Nick win with his Tau!

[@PlayOnTabletop]

The Nick household was happy for this one.

[@trevorberryhill2398]

Still super stoked to see some IRON HANDS. Love this series

[@Tropicoboy]

Hi Play on crew a fellow Canadian and costal dweller says Hi!!

[@davidstomberg8737]

I really love how much fun they have in the beginning but hey just the Christmas spirit

[@serialdreamer1162]

The editing was superb on this one! The animated dice numbers are a good touch, and the drones exploding just made me smile.

[@jonasdrejerjensen]

gotta say, this was a lot better ending than seeing them getting driven over.

[@guyofminimalimportance7]

Kind of matches the tone of each loss. The Mechanicus just killed the rogue marines because they were a threat (Models get destroyed). Meanwhile the Tau are more merciful so they took prisoners (gifted the models to someone else).

[@pxcodename6]

did they remove that video?

[@guyofminimalimportance7]

@@pxcodename6 That's odd; it looks like they did. I wonder why.

[@travis4863]

Graphic showing dice result is a keeper. Great idea y'all

[@mohamedouhibi5389]

"sire we're taking heavy bolter fire" "regroup behind that present, this will surely protect us!" *then they died*

[@jbpaints5740]

I love the channel guys, very fun game to watch! Steve and nick are my two favorite players to root for. Merry Christmas!!

[@michaeljames1334]

i LOVE the idea of models painted by a painter in the mini community. that is a super fun concept. please keep doing this! big fan of jon, i just want to be his friend so i can paint and eat tendys with him.

[@coreywolff4548]

This is my first of your videos. Really love the graphics adds for shots, and graphics for the dice results. Really cool. Love the overall production quality. Look forward to watching more

[@mini-paintingpapa]

HAHAHAHAHAHA, Nick - "Merry Christmas!" Steve - "Play On......What???" That was awesome!! Great game!!

[@DarthViperious]

Christmas shopping to the max is Black Friday

[@PlayOnTabletop]

To the max! Yeah, Black Friday stuff can get pretty gnarly, especially in the US. Up here in Canada it isn't as huge lol things are crazier on Christmas Eve and Boxing Day

[@christianholderith7611]

Congrats on another great show! The custom terrain scenes are FABULOUS and has inspired me to print some of my own terrain! My printers have been non-stop printing for myself and a friend who got me into this hobby....hope it can look as good as yours someday! Keep up the great work!!

[@lyndenfender4964]

The Chemistry between this guys is amazing

[@dodasoda454]

Amazing! I love the kill team videos, merry Christmas:)

[@furyfate9306]

Even after 2 years later 2 christmases later this video is still amazing

[@PlayOnTabletop]

You know. It really does. I went back and watched it. I’m really happy with it

[@furyfate9306]

@@PlayOnTabletop couldnt say it better myself mate

[@kylehunter6968]

That would make the best present ever!!! I've been a long time fan of warhammer and warhammer 40k since high school.....but I have never owned a single model lol.

[@phatbman]

God, I love the sportsmanship of these two gentleman!

[@realmjammersoftheimaginari1906]

I loved this! The real War on Christmas.

[@troybrough5261]

Best episode yet ! (Poor Steve) those boys are going to be so happy !!!! Congratulations team looking forward to another great episode in the new year. Merry Christmas brothers.

[@mikestafford6900]

Merry Christmas, guys! Always love watching your videos within a day or 2 of you posting them. Keep up the great work!

[@Unaidedfoot]

Great report and theses marines are going to have a great home!🇨🇦

[@Volucan]

Loving this! also the kill animation and noise is on point! Keep it coming!

[@guttermedic6944]

I'm still very new in the 40k hobby but I really love your guys videos. The production value of everything is leaps and bonds above any other I've seen and how you cut it down to avoid a long drawn out full battle report is great! Can't wait to see what you guys come up with next!

[@mattjohnson7157]

Great job. Merry Christmas. Really like the dice tool number graphics. Thanks for the extra effort.

[@matthewjohnson118]

I wanted Steve to win one but it's super sweet that the space marines are going to Nick's son. Merry christmas y'all

[@tossthegoats4280]

I love Kill Team as Tau, Rail Rifles are so cool.

[@Watcher-in-the-Dark]

Love the Kill Team games! Thanks for another awesome one!

[@hush6305]

I am halfway through the video, you got this Nick!

[@Jackthetattedone]

Great video. That was an absolute disaster, what a slaughtering. Thanks for posting :)

[@Skaikrish]

Man Guys i love your work and the content you create but Nick has a special place in my Heart as fellow Tau player and mega nerd :D

[@willh5065]

Definitely need more kill team challenger! super fun series

[@toadpope2522]

love the series, love the channel, love you guys happy holidays!

[@BoardGameHype]

The numbers graphic overlay is amazing!

[@happllo]

First time on the channel. Very impressed; the addition of the on screen effects really enhanced the report. Subscribed!

[@abelbabel8484]

That was beautiful to watch. Merry Christmas everyone! :D

[@paulradcliffe1520]

"Nick has one volume and attitude." From that point on I knew this would be enjoyable to watch :)

[@PlayOnTabletop]

The scary part is we have seen him hit an even higher volume. Thank you for watching

[@Clasteau]

Twelve people don't believe in the magic of the Christmas greater good.