Astra Militarum VS Space Marines Warhammer 40k Battle Report 1500pts - Is this the year of Steve??

[@VanguardTactics]

This was absolutely epic and so pleased to be part of this battle report. Loved doing those coaching moments and if anyone has any questions about our free masterclass for you awesome legends then please let me know. I don’t know who to cheer for as I love Steve and Tanya both equally. So here is to letting the hobby win today.

[@the.warmistress]

I love you too

[@fusewv2239]

I really hope you do more of this. I loved the cutaway moments of strategy discussion. It added a nice touch and increased the already exceptionally high production value of Play On videos.

[@Flowfully]

another report----and its got space marine steve in it!!??? sign me in, this match is going to be epic!!!

[@ironheadedDoF]

Stop trying to sell your services! I used to watch your channel, but then it just became a marketeering show ... like commercials for "join my gym THEN i give you the secrets." I watch batreps to be entertained, not sold to.

[@matthewsvilar]

I really enjoyed the breakdown of moves from a tactical perspective. I’d love to see your commentary added to more games on POT!

[@francescogulisano2917]

The way she said "Come at me bro", with the perfect amount of boldness and lack of confidence is the embodyment of Astra Militarum

[@PlayOnTabletop]

I absolutely loved it!

[@stephenr80]

if Tarantino was a nerd hed be steve

[@francescogulisano2917]

@@stephenr80 does Steve like feet? Or excessive use of blood?

[@ebros5758]

I had a friend that named his manticore “deny the witch test” and only shot psychers with it.

[@bubbaturps394]

Must've had a hard time fighting necrons then

[@ebros5758]

Yea

[@TheCinderfang]

Well, death is the best CC

[@adamholcroft7351]

that's gold!

[@aidenmarques7413]

Your friend is a national treasure 😂😂

[@nikomiller3852]

the editing, camera angles, special effects, personalities, and the 40 minute game play simply sets you guys way ahead of any other channel!

[@PlayOnTabletop]

We enjoy making content that connects us with the community and beyond. We feel pretty good about the way we do things and present the game. Thank you for watching!

[@serpentine8124]

@@PlayOnTabletop one thing I particuarly like, is overhead shots. Gives good idea of whats going on on board, sometimes hard to see on other channels, so great idea! Ty for all hard work u put into content, amazing to watch

[@stonehorn4641]

They do the best batreps, but I wish they'd just make them an hour. Everything goes by just a bit too quick.

[@nikomiller3852]

@@serpentine8124 I couldn't agree more. Other channels do a first person view and I cant stand it

[@serpentine8124]

@@nikomiller3852 yeah, especially when its just view of table from side and you can't see where most of models are

[@liamgreenwood3481]

"He who scoffs at the power of the Lasgun, has not moved through a field of a thousand of them." -- Idk, probably a Commissar

[@pantsmage970]

Definitely a tank commander watching comfortably in his baneblade

[@bbdf21]

Actually a Chaos space marine, a word bearer I think

[@MonoOne101]

imagine a rule where the more lasguns fire at a target the stronger they become, like all the laser heat on the target from so many lasguns begins to melt armour

[@Tropicoboy]

Lol probably a Comissar.

[@liamgreenwood3481]

@@MonoOne101 With all the stuff space marines get every edition, I wouldn’t mind a buff to my guardsmen.

[@OmegaLittleBob]

On one hand, I wanna root for poor Steve. On the other hand...the Imperial Guard is freaking awesome!!!!!

[@PlayOnTabletop]

We couldn't pick a side either.

[@alexanderthegreat6682]

@@PlayOnTabletop well you're technically both of them in this case...

[@CthulhuOnCam]

Captain Kevin. The man who held his own in close combat with 3 elite marines and forced them to fel him with vile sorcerery

[@PaintBallMoves]

GW should give him his own special edition model

[@cdp124]

Long live the memory of Captain Kevin

[@AbsoluteGorbSupreme]

Virgin space marine v.s chad captain Kevin

[@clashhoyland9583]

🤚 I salute you Captain Kevin

[@florians9949]

Imagine in the afterlife. “Hey bro how did you die?” “I solo three elite space marins and force them to use their Psychic.”

[@valbourne1797]

The Redemptor: "I am an immortal servant of the Emperor; returned from death and encased in a machine body built for naught but war!" The scout sentinel pilot: "I'm just some guy in a mechanical chicken and frankly I'm not afraid of you"

[@PlayOnTabletop]

I love this.

[@memesterjohnson1402]

He really does deserve a promotion! 🤣

[@IronPriestAjax]

"immortal servant"

[@CBus-gf4id]

Secret Stratagem costing 0 CP: Touch Their Dice.

[@Superscope64]

Considering i have cursed luck when it comes with dice it's a legit stratagem for me :D

[@datanotfoundpleasetryagain3559]

The Codex Astartes calls this stratagem “Sticky Fingers.”

[@ELITESrBAMOFOS945]

@@datanotfoundpleasetryagain3559 I thought it was called "Rites of the Magpies"

[@johithestar414]

I needed to buy over 3 sets of dice to have 1 set that actually rolls good

[@Ajehy]

@@ELITESrBAMOFOS945 isn’t that a Blood Ravens-only Strategem that involves stealing your opponent’s dice, models and rule books and running away?

[@Ivar2x4]

Loving Tanya's banter, even when she's playing to win she's encouraging Steve

[@Jay-zt1pq]

I love how much fun they're both having, it's infectious. My favorite moment was when they both went into sing song voice lol

[@veteranofbaal8232]

I love both of them, so funny and wholesome

[@jazolf4340]

So wholsome.

[@grantmills2557]

"Is this the year of Steve??" No, no its not. And its good that way. Because of him, PlayonTabletop is one of the only channels where the damm tin cans dont win all the time. For that you are my hero Steve. :)

[@mcgamering3698]

Dame

[@marcwittkowski5146]

This better not be a spoiler.

[@grantmills2557]

@@marcwittkowski5146 how could it be? game is next week ^^ its an educated guess if u will ^^

[@marcwittkowski5146]

@@grantmills2557 The game has been available on Patreon for a week- and the premiere is today, not next week ;)

[@Joe-mz6ez]

. . . Nah, I want Steve to win. I root for him, not the tin cans. GO STEVE! GO!

[@bendingwall7996]

This game seems a lot more casual than the usual games and is a little more friendly to people like me with little game experience. Love vids like these!

[@Zenrey]

Anyone else passing the time by rewatching old 40k in 40 episodes as well?

[@PlayOnTabletop]

We really appreciate this! It is very humbling that our past episodes can be watched more than once.

[@ConfusedGuardsman]

@@PlayOnTabletop I finally got my dad to watch one! It was the apocalypse match between imperium and tyranids from 2019, and he loved it!

[@pantsmage970]

I watch all their games while I paint my army. In my opinion they are the best 40k game channel

[@SkyPhoenix_3991]

@@pantsmage970 my painting routine is always start 40k in 40 Minutes, get the paints and just keep going :D

[@leasthyperion118]

@@SkyPhoenix_3991 it’s the best way! Really get you in the mood to do it !

[@glensimpson]

When Tanya asked to touch Steve's dice and he said "Sure".... I could feel the pain that was about to be inflicted on his army. Hopefully he's learned his lesson.

[@moostangman]

She definitely needs to come back and play again she fits right in.

[@Mithguar]

This was by far one of most interesting games i've seen. This game was so close the whole time.

[@notyou7993]

It’s fantastic that these batreps are starting to feel like massive crossover episodes. Nice work building the community up!

[@PlayOnTabletop]

In a time when connections are the most important, we are looking to local legends and global content creators to bind our gaming community together with great vibes and even better games

[@hecatepetrichor9563]

The year of THE Steve has begun. By 2 points.

[@tnatstrat7495]

Eyyy a W is a W. :P

[@ryonrobynson]

Just running a mike check here. Can you see this message?

[@goblingamez9921]

The models alone make it worth the watch

[@bellportbattlebunker4682]

second that!

[@Flowfully]

the models + the score and sports style accouncements makes this channel the Emperor of wargamer channels

[@funnycreature2331]

pity they're primaris though. Other than that they look amazing.

[@lewissmith5759]

Those guardsmen are crisp. THE SHARP LINES ON THE AQUILA

[@DefaultProphet]

Amazing game, get Tanya back on the show ASAP!

[@bellportbattlebunker4682]

yes!

[@notyou7993]

She and Steve had a super fun dynamic to watch!

[@wargrizzero5158]

I’d love to see her and Nick fight.

[@Jay-zt1pq]

@@wargrizzero5158 clearly she must run the whole play on tabletop gauntlet! For uhh glory and umm honor or something! And definitely not just as an excuse to see her on the channel more!

[@Miniaturegeek]

Agreed, loved her attitude.

[@Camtrain1989]

*SPOILER ALERT* He's only bloody gone and done it! Valiant push from the Guard but holy hell, this ep had everything! Dancing Captain part 2, The Dancening - Redemptor madness - Heck Hounds cutting the map in half and holding the lines. Tres good! Very tres good! Bien, in fact! Very, very tres bien!

[@bellportbattlebunker4682]

That was pure awesome! Both armies are gorgeous. Warmistress stepped up and represented the guard codex brilliantly. If only that Manticore could have spoken once or twice. Would love to see her army in action on more battle reports. Thanks for sharing.

[@sneakybeak4032]

More Guard on the channel and 2000 points would be great!

[@bellportbattlebunker4682]

this!

[@dakotaporter6850]

So astra millitarum vs astral claws, this is going to be interesting, place your bets here folks! Edit: got the name wrong and corrected it.

[@cgfftrophilessspursfan9952]

For me it's a clear win for the orkz

[@ms_rifle_spiral]

I'll bet Imperial Guard, the table will break before they will

[@Hotsauce-nc3yl]

finally, someone can tell me what chapter those space marines are, i thought they were iron hands!

[@bursterxp2395]

Imperial gaurd. The Astral claws stand no chance against them

[@PlayOnTabletop]

While there may be a way that the chapters are giving away the score - we hope that spoilers don't appear here at least until after the premiere. We hope we can all have fun watching this together.

[@warpspasm6652]

the Warmistress playing 40K on hard mode and making it look easy, such a close game. the energy and atmosphere at the table was almost palpable, a massive well done to everyone that was involved in making this video.

[@noirceuillesombre3472]

This was absolutely riveting!!! Really enjoyed the multiple cross overs with Warmistress and Vanguard Tactics. The cut aways to Stephen Box were great! Tanya piloted the IG superbly, and contributed to a close match. Happy for Space Marine Steve, on his first official victory. PLAY ON! 🤠👍

[@bellportbattlebunker4682]

Agreed! the production and editing is top notch!

[@glynrh8892]

If her early game rolling had been a little better it could have been a very different game. Still absolutely edge of your seat at the end

[@nicogesellbarrios7956]

this channel deserves more popularity.

[@PlayOnTabletop]

We are getting there. Slowly. Surely. We will get there.

[@Watcher-in-the-Dark]

@@PlayOnTabletop The best 40k Channel out there by far!

[@xaviermartineau9416]

F for the poor sentinel you did your job very well

[@oliviermercier8742]

F

[@anonymous9656]

@Spirit Of The Gorg A month late, but I think he didn't charge it because he was afraid of the flamer's overwatch. (considering the fact that that gave it an extra turn or two of shooting though, I'm not sure it was the best decision)

[@hungryowl1559]

F

[@Ajehy]

F and a salute 🫡

[@angelg8201]

Next time, Steve... dont let her touch your dice!

[@Max-sz9ez]

Though our tanks and artillery are mighty, it is the vast ranks of Imperial Guardsmen that shall trample the enemy to dust - let them come.

[@stonehorn4641]

The Tyranids agree. Let us come. Your biomass will be used as required.

[@eyup2021]

Love Tanya's guard, some subtle conversion to make them unique but a clean parade ground paint job. Top stuff.

[@Daniel-pg5hg]

Rooting for guard!

[@borissukoi564]

Cuts him in half with her gaze..."thats ok, i still have a heavy bolter"

[@Ragnar_Freysson]

Astra Militarum army is painted SO well! Good job.

[@bellportbattlebunker4682]

eye candy

[@Xanderk1203]

Loving the dice roll editing on this, very quick but still getting most important rolls in and the comments about them.

[@Xanderk1203]

I also love how Steve just backs his implusor into the hellhound, that driver just threw in reverse and floored.

[@hrzhrz1]

This may be my favorite not-Killteam Battle Report you've done. Love everything: The armies, the strategies, the editing, the attitudes

[@NothingElseEnt]

24:01 it's a song from the 90s: tubthumping. The band is chumbawumba. "I GET KNOCKED DOWN, BUT I GET UP AGAIN"

[@Steasyyyy]

The quality of these videos is simply astonishing. You guys have a bright future ahead of yourselves !

[@GambolVanguard]

This might be your best and most dramatic battle report EVER!

[@_FoxHoleCharlie_]

Steve playing a war game with a mickey watch is legit

[@PlayOnTabletop]

2 Legit 2 Quit

[@MrHort55]

late here but have to comment on my love of the player chemistry here, the timid cheerful with the full on sass was just so entertaining to watch

[@funbomber1303]

I don't know why, but at 33:55 when she said "the mustache gets an attack" got me good

[@markb6978]

This partnership with Vanguard was a great idea! Having someone break down what a player did right or could’ve done better with their list really helps with understanding and improving your own game. Keep it up, please!

[@VanguardTactics]

Glad you liked the insights. Loved being involved with this.

[@mrsilverbutton7786]

This was such an outrageously fun game to watch, thank you all for the hours of entertainment! I hope Tanya The Warmistress returns!

[@carlyzelinsky7358]

She did

[@samg7430]

You can tell they really enjoyed the game. Sportsmanship at its best!

[@PlayOnTabletop]

We could only show 40-ish minutes but the full 3+ hours of footage is them having a good time.

[@RobAndTheChaps]

@@PlayOnTabletop I think I speak for everyone when I say please release the Stevecut of this battle xd

[@TwoHands95]

@@PlayOnTabletop Is there a 3-hour version for Patreons?

[@meepmop6]

I don't even play 40k, I play AoS. But the editing and narration make it so easy to follow along with what is happening, I've basically learnt how to play at this point. Best battle reports on youtube

[@glynrh8892]

Play On tables always look great, but this is the best table I’ve seen in any battle report on KZbin period. Absolutely beautiful and tactically balanced I love it

[@nathano2329]

Fantastic collaboration across some of the best 40K personalities and channels. Wonderful stuff, keep up the excellent work!

[@clawsidefilms7529]

The space marines and the planet will break before the guardsmen

[@floriangallus7760]

This was your best battle report so far. It really felt like Marines vs. Guard and had some awesome moments - Commander Kevin, that Captain, that Sentinel action. Would have liked to see even more analysis by Stephen. Also kudos to Tanya and Steve. Great sportsmanship there. Top notch production value as always. Liked the end credits. All in all great episode.

[@getniftygaming6450]

I stumbled upon this channel at work. Havent played since 7th edition. Now I have 1000 points of new tau models i need to paint and brought my space puppies out of retirement! Thank you for sparking my love for the hobby once more!!! PLAY ON!!!

[@koningpatho8406]

Your production quality has gone up a notch again. Really impressive and fun to watch this. Also both players were great!

[@chrismills7703]

Most nail-biting match I've seen so far. Loved this one!

[@just_mini_painting]

That was riveting, all the way to the end. Super happy for you, Steve. Amazing work by Tanya, but that early luck seemed to get Steve over the edge.

[@pale6383]

If Brute Force isn't working, you're clearly not using Bullgryns

[@stonehorn4641]

Or Sanguinary Guard.

[@TheBiscuit501]

You guys keep on killing it. Always excited to see your batreps! Don’t think I have missed a single one

[@pointynoodle]

Watching Steve's warlord survive like "I want every gun we have to fire on that man"....

[@matteoorsato7190]

Fun fact: we have just seen that Astral Claws are the only Chaos Marines with 2 wounds :"( Jokes and lore aside, you guys are just over the top, simple: great game and bite-nailing turns! I remember the first time I saw you on KZbin and I was like "Hope to see them growing"... I was not disappointed!

[@PlayOnTabletop]

We haven't let Steve off the hook yet for playing "loyal" Astral Claws. But he wants to keep living in his "Stevieverse" alternate reality.

[@stevefelten1197]

Duuuuuude nice nail biting game, warmistress welcome to Play on table..

[@mig1739]

The color coding is a really really smart idea I like that and it looks very cool each squad being mlre unique.

[@ScionOfSangunius]

people: how many leman russes are enough leman russes? guard players: yes

[@captainflapjax7240]

I dunno, I feel like you could do with 1 or 2 more

[@StreetBoyWill]

Enough... Leman... Russes...? Sir; your Commissar shall hear of these heretical ideas.

[@Kingfisher-lp7cc]

Enough......warhammer?! Yes Inquisitor, this comment right here

[@ScionOfSangunius]

@@StreetBoyWill lol

[@emperorschampion7554]

the legitimate joy on her face when she transferred her juju and that bad roll from steve pure gold

[@cdp124]

Nice Job to both players! That was a blast to watch. I didn't even know who to root for, it was so good!

[@griffoncs6431]

This was probably my favorite game ever on this channel. So entertaining! And both armies looked amazing!

[@davekavanagh7599]

Man, take a second to apptrciate the paint job on those Leman Russes, unreal 👌👌 couldn't say which one is better, both are that good

[@ShahbazBokhari]

I had to pause BECAUSE EVERYTHING FROM 37:00-39:30, that is the stuff of complete legend, give that man a hotshot pack AND DONT LET ANYBODY TOUCH YOUR DICE. Absolutely dying over here. :') EDIT: Right, that turned into a nail biter right to the end! Not bad for a training simulation to test the guardsmen ahead of their campaigns to come. >.>

[@memeweirdguyn.0019]

*Steve appears with Marines* Ah boy here we go again

[@kieran2221]

Damn, these battle reports keep improving! Well done, I love the quality of the editing and production - it really makes a difference for the viewer.

[@TheNotoriousBox]

Seeing that Manticore get alpha striked was hard to watch.

[@the.warmistress]

It happens a lot.

[@the.warmistress]

@@sturat5166 that would be amazing. Not gonna lie.

[@crusader2410]

Awesome to see the true heroes of the Imperium taking to the field, (I am of course referring to the Imperial Guard). Well played Tanya, as a Guard commander myself- really enjoyed seeing your army hitting the Space Marines where it hurts :)

[@wintersSEO]

Well that was lovely. Great job team

[@PlayOnTabletop]

When we can we are playing a game, Winters. As soon as we can. It's happening!

[@the.warmistress]

Winters... I would love to play you someday.

[@legacyneve]

You guys are doing god's work. I don't know how you did it but you made a slow, very theoretical board game become engaging to watch as much as it is to play for the average viewer. I can share this with friends. Thank you.

[@rsaved9218]

Hurra!!! More Guard content!!

[@texanjoecoffeehouse8141]

Wanted to let you all know at Play On...yall have reignited my interest in 40k and now getting back into it! Keep up the amazing work you all do on this channel and the showcases/battreps!

[@PlayOnTabletop]

Amazing! Welcome back to 40k!

[@liamgreenwood3481]

The Emperor's work is never finished. Welcome back to the fray brother!

[@Turk3YbAstEr]

I see Steve is branching out from space marines to *checking notes* renegade space marines.

[@PlayOnTabletop]

In Steve's brain case (ps: don't look inside. pss: called the stevieverse) the Astral Claws stayed loyal.

[@gorvarhadgarson5227]

@@PlayOnTabletop Luft Huron did nothing wrong!

[@Airbombas]

Loved this one, the warmistress put up a good fight but finally a win for Steve👊🏼 awsome job both of them. The commentary and editing deserves an fistbump aswell 👊🏼

[@Epicotters]

Hearing Guardsmen called "speed bumps for Marines" is gold.

[@rodagoose]

Your vids are excellent. I especially appreciate the camera work. I can't watch most Warhammer battle reports because the jumpy cameras make me feel sick! You guys rock! Keep it up!

[@PlayOnTabletop]

We definitely wanted to do something different. Thank you for watching!

[@wooders2206]

Steve was born to be on camera. he's hilarious

[@tom-from-discord]

Compared to his first outing the guy has developed what could only be described as stage presence. His antics on kill team challenger are hilarious

[@carlyzelinsky7358]

Actually basically everything on this channel is hilarious!

[@dabbsification]

After sleeping for 20 years, I've finally awakened to start playing warhammer again (like the necrons but not as awesome) , introducing my daughters to it also. Love it and love this channel.

[@Kestas_X]

Jesus! I was rooting so hard for Steve. I'm happy he did win in the end. But Tanya pulled her own weight very much. She may be defeated but the Guard broke before she did.

[@OberonFeyarch]

This is definitely best gaming channel on KZbin. Every battle report is better than the last. Keep that great work guys!

[@yakidHB]

This may be the best bat rep I've watched!

[@Flowfully]

ohhh boyyy!!!!

[@pantsmage970]

Being a fellow guardsmen player loved the paint idea for the shoulders I did the same thing but depending on what you are like the normal infantry is green heavy weapons is red and vehicle crews are dark blue makes it look just ❤ that being said I simply love space marine Steve everything about the beautiful man the humour just having fun its what everyone should have when they play 40k

[@tomaveryta]

Can’t wait! Both armies look amazing well done

[@ethanyates9305]

How 14 hours ago lol

[@tomaveryta]

@@ethanyates9305 intro was up mate

[@Drawlords]

@@tomaveryta Oh ok lol :D

[@danielseara8858]

These are definitely the best battle reports on KZbin right now, love them! Keep up the good work guys

[@matiasyannuzzi9655]

Big F for Commander Kevin and that Sentinel.

[@LateNightPoetry]

This is great haha. First time watching any of this channel's battle reports. Charismatic people, well painted miniatures, good data displays, the music works... I feel involved as part of the audience when they get excited about those near-miss rolls.

[@Jacob-gv7it]

Can't wait to see what event led to this battle

[@nerag7459]

Thrilling tales of misfiled Imperial paperwork.

[@glynrh8892]

@@nerag7459 that’s generally how it goes Tbf

[@nerag7459]

@@glynrh8892 To the scriptorium, file lad!

[@fredericororiz6500]

What a great episode! AND RIGHT ON MY BIRTHDAY! Great work you guys and what a great match, so close!

[@WarhammerGeek]

I've been waiting for Tanya to play a match here. Very excited!

[@calebjtv]

Loving this channel! Super high production value and very clear and concise editing makes it really easy to follow what’s happening. Especially for new 40k players like myself

[@E40kGeek_Tactical]

May the Emperor's light shine on the Guard and blind the eyes of the Snore Marines

[@TheLastOmnitect]

Great game for both players, and a very enjoyable video as always from the crew of 40k In 40Mins! Id love to see Warmistress back in the future for more matches! A cool army and, again, a great game!

[@kenroth87]

great fun game to watch, grats to the guard! im a marine player but i was rootin for them :) great work you two!

[@sycosquirl]

I love how the commentary is very similar to something like Battle Bots or other sports. This is amazing hahaha

[@neilmartin7776]

What an awesome game! I love Tanya, please bring her back on a regular basis, she's so fun to watch, and she plays like a daemon!

[@Just_vikinggg]

im new to 40k and honestly learning the game has been a hurdle but your regular games and the guides you make have helped me a lot now if gw would just give my baby ravens a codex life would be perfect keep being awesome and making awesome content guys and gals

[@nicholaswohlgemuth2809]

Wow, those Astral Claws look amazing!

[@PlayOnTabletop]

Siege Studios did an incredible job!

[@stidy8315]

I love how the channel is doing collaborations, mwg, vanguard tactics, winters, it’s awesome 👏🏻 the future is so bright for the 40k community

[@curvycommissar7419]

The purple guard squad was my favourite *salute*