Why is LOTR Warhammer the BEST wargame of all time?

[@Zorpazorp]

Would you guys like to see this documentary format continue? Why do YOU love LOTR Warhammer? What makes it a special game for you? A huge thank you to Richard Taylor & Tania Rodger, Peter Lyon, Darin Gordine, Chris Menges, Orgo, Leonard Ellis, Caitlin Begg, Beau Preston and of course the almighty, incredible, super fantastic Jules German who helped make this possible. You had made a little boy with wide eyes and big dreams very, very happy. 🖌 Check out the Wētā Workshop range of collectibles here: www.wetanz.com 🖌 Grab your amazing Middle Earth metal art from Metalbird! metalbird.com/ZORPAZORP 🖌 Full Wētā Workshop Playlist: kzbin.info/aero/PLpEedkt7FKTmOEIiwsH0sgwV2gYP5SzQ4

[@exzendar2523]

Heroquest is the best game of all time!!! Ask the Bard!!!

[@Kerpaint]

Documentaries are a great format as well as battle reports! In my case I got interested in the LOTR trabletop miniature game because of the Jackson triology in 2001-2003 and because of the amazing miniatures and scenarie. It would be cool to interview personalities such as the Perry brothers.

[@eleazarsessions]

I have been a fan since forever, there is so much fulfillment playing middle earth! The creativity for building the models and painting just give this as the perfect hobby for the creatives! Please continue to help the craft grow for generations to come!!!

[@JoeHardacre]

I dont think I'd ever get bored of seeing the inner workings at Weta, so crack on!

[@pt1457]

Please do! I was one of the many people who watched the original video a few times and was so happy to see the sword etching again. Weta has some real talent there and I love when you show them off. (also... uh... YOU could easily work there and hope you do and are keeping it on the down low! :) )

[@star_wars_miniatures]

I think what we need now is a video of the Weta guys playing a game of MESBG 😅 I’d be intrigued to see what armies they’d choose and would be lovely seeing them play our beloved game!

[@djludowici536]

Genius call!!!

[@Zorpazorp]

Hahaha actually already in the works believe it or not!

[@djludowici536]

@@Zorpazorp oh that’s brilliant news!!

[@star_wars_miniatures]

@ magnificent 😍🥰

[@MtbZan]

So happy to hear this is in the works

[@IsMonaLisaADude]

The konstant smile you have on your face during your visit to Weta, is heartwarming.

[@LowlandsWargaming-Tim]

Hey Lachie. I'm just gonna go out and say this. It's going to be a bit critical, but meant with all the best intentions. Hoping it provides some meaningful feedback. I've been following your content for years. I was a Patreon supporter for a good year as well. I think I've watched litteraly every MESBG video you've put out. I appreciate all the effort that go into making these type of videos. It's huge. But, I'm a bit lost on these docu type videos. I feel like I've seen this video before. That's partly due to the fact that it feels like a good third of the footage in this video was recycled and already used, but it also doesn't feel like theres a real narrative going on. You showed us the sword workshop before, Theoden's armor was shown before, the weapons were talked about before, and the talking head parts filmed at the Edoras location we've seen before. The only new (and it was a cool) part was the interview with Richard. Maybe I'm the only one. And if these comments aren't appreciated I'll remove them, but maybe the lack of feeling of progress or innovation is at the core of why views have been dropping off? I really don't want to be an ass here. I love your content, but I do feel like it's not what it used to be. This is meant as feedback from a loyal viewer who wishes you nothing but success.

[@awesomenesschanel]

hard disagree here. Everyone's opinion is different obviously. To me this is an original video, yes it is similar to some previous but I dont see that as being different from one crafting video and another where the only thing that is different is the setting of the place being crafted - theyre both still crafting videos! I enjoyed the video and I am glad that Lachy is doing something he loves to do and loves to share. I am looking forward to both the next video similar to this one he makes AND the next crafting video he makes.

[@PewpewFiah]

You're not alone, but he doesn't care, His most popular videos of the past 12 months are his 'End of Zorpazorp' videos. The part 2 end of zorpazorp is literally more popular than the previous 3 months of his videos. And if you go into that comments section of the first 'End of Zorpazorp' and look through it, he's taken on literally NONE of the feedback that was mentioned in the comments. He continued to do all the tripe that people don't want. And continues to like and interact with comments that fuel his echo chamber as evidenced in this comment section too.

[@awesomenesschanel]

@@PewpewFiah such needless negativity. If you dont like the videos then simply dont watch them, it is very simple. Lachy nor his fans/supporters are hurting anyone. There is no need to call his comment sections "echo chambers", that is literally what KZbin is meant for - people who enjoy certain topics finding the things that they enjoy so that they can watch them. Let him do his thing which he enjoys and let the people who like to watch it enjoy it. To be clear, the original comment on this thread is not what I am criticising, that was someone who has enjoyed the channel in the past leaving a respectful comment, you on the other hand replied with nothing either helpful or respectful and jjust attacked people.

[@buggmoe]

I agree with you. No shade to Lachie, I'm genuinely a fan of his work and want Zorapzorp to succeed. Despite all that, and how cool it is for Lachie to be able to meet these people, I don't really enjoy the documentary content. I prefer the crafting videos, middle earth or 40k.

[@LowlandsWargaming-Tim]

@@awesomenesschanel isn’t that what’s happening? And what he is upset about? And looking for answers about? If your community doesn’t provide you with feedback and views are tanking, who else? If everybody takes your approach and just leaves (which might be what is happening) then there won’t be any videos to leave

[@drchristophermaguire]

This is such a quality channel mate. Watching these takes me right back to the DVD extras of the special editions. Absolute gold. Hope you get a chance to do more!

[@rustedbeetle]

I could live at Weta and never ever be bored. It's like a real life never-never land.

[@Zorpazorp]

It is a magical, magical place.

[@thomaskaracwilson]

I seriously appreciate how available Richard Taylor makes himself to fans and crews in order to share his knowledge and experience. Absolute master!

[@danesorensen1775]

These Weta videos are like appendices to the appendices. Amazing to see the same people and see how things have grown and changed over the last quarter of a century.

[@Zorpazorp]

Hahaha thank you Dane! I'll do a big compilation video one day with a pretend DVD menu intro

[@danesorensen1775]

@@Zorpazorp And an Easter Egg if you scroll down until you see the Ring!

[@4plainlimbs]

I feel like you going behind the scenes so much at weta makes this feel more like a behind the scenes additional DVD

[@dcanehon]

To get a behind-the-scenes look at Weta Workshop is just amazing. I get to live vicariously through your videos, so definitely keep them coming! :-)

[@maoriwargamer]

I grew up in Lower Hutt and got to see some of the filming locations being done in real time and take school trips to see the miniatures - has had a lasting impact and shaped my interests then as a kid and still as an adult

[@zupugi]

The enthusiasm on display when he's wearing Theoden's armour is just unbelievably infectious. I love watching these Wētā docs for how enthusiastic both Lachie and the guys at Wētā are about their craft!

[@Zorpazorp]

Haha thank you mate, yeah it was an utterly surreal experience getting to wear it, even more so looking back on the footage now that Bernard has passed.

[@djludowici536]

Lachy even has the perfect hair for the Rohan.

[@KabinMiniatures]

More of this, please! I can never get enough of Weta documentaries, I've been watching the dvd's for 20 years now 😅

[@Zorpazorp]

Probabaly my favourite stuff to make :)

[@KabinMiniatures]

@Zorpazorp I can tell, mate. Keep it up, I hope the algorithm is kind to you! I know the feeling when you've put a lot of passion into a video and it doesn't perform...

[@Galbalad]

I just realised now how much i missed lotr content ( i still watched 40k but i dont know 40k lore) . And knowing its gonna go up to christmas, im happy !

[@ianpage2509]

40K lore there is a guy/channel called Arch that does a good job. He also does culture war stuff.

[@kyr_taap]

I still love my Harad, Khand and Rhun armies. I just don't have the time to play like I used to.. Really a shame. I'm so glad to have this channel to get some nostalgic vibes 😅

[@davidadams9624]

Great video, your passion for the lord of the rings is infectious and its a joy to see you being able to explore the weta workshop with the team

[@NickSibz]

Inject me with this content 24/7. Love these videos with yourself and the WETA team. You're living so many of our dreams.

[@Zorpazorp]

Hahahaha buckle up Nicky boy!

[@monsvillerailways5736]

Wow. You have the coolest experiences. What a modeller's dream come true to spend time with the amazingly talented folk at Weta workshop. We all envy you. Happy modelling Mon from Monsville Railways

[@PeregrinRO]

I've loved seeing your collaborations with WETA, from the work with their collectibles, to these documentary type videos, and all the help they're giving you with offering their 3d print files. Keep up the great work! And i can't wait to see some battle reports with helm's deep and the grey havens when they're done

[@MidgardSurvival]

I love these looks inside WETA. I can’t even imagine how it felt to don that armor.

[@Blacknight8850]

I'd be interested in hearing your thoughts on stuff like the switch to "only Legendary Legions" army lists or the big cull of stuff from the range we've just had. Obvs this video was shot before the second of those was announced, but they've both pretty much doused cold water on my enthusiasm for this new edition!

[@djludowici536]

Sorry to hear that. I would like to see a video from lachy talking about the changes and such. I’m most disappointed there’s minis leaving the range without a made to order last chance. Some of them are such beautiful sculpts that still hold up amazingly well.

[@Blacknight8850]

@@djludowici536 Yeah, I picked up a couple that I had to bump up from "I'll get it when I get started on that [x] army" to "I'll get it now before the eBay prices become ridiculous", and there's only one I'm still missing (the Betrayer on foot). If it's true that it's a rights issue, then that might be why they didn't get an MtO and might never get one again - New Line going "no, you need to drop them from your game AND stop selling them".

[@timidwolf]

When you started talking about Éomer's sword I was hoping you might show the scene from The Two Towers of it falling out his scabbard.

[@djludowici536]

Where was that! I haven’t seen it but the Rohan are my favourite culture in lotr so kind of embarrassing I haven’t noticed it!

[@timidwolf]

@@djludowici536 The first time meeting up with Aragorn et all, just after he's remounted his horse. It's very 'blink and you'll miss it', but you can see it over Aragorn's shoulder while the camera is focused on him.

[@Zorpazorp]

Hahaha a classic moment indeed!

[@djludowici536]

@@timidwolf thanks!! I’ll have to rewatch!!! Kinda sad we never had erkenbrand in the movies. One of my faves from the books.

[@derekcoppinger4472]

It's awesome that you are able to hang out with the Weta team so much and especially get to interview Richard for your video! Peak content here

[@Zorpazorp]

It's an absolute privilege mate, my favourite part of my job 100%

[@alexknott1696]

Great format of video and your presentation was just right. Not too much rambling, allowing the specialists to get their info over, and your enthusiasm is infectious. Great work all around.

[@Zorpazorp]

Thank you so much Alex, that was a huge focus for me, stoked you thought so highly of it mate

[@roberthayes9615]

Came for MESBG content, stayed for an even better Weta behind the scenes. As a maker, this is the content I love most

[@Minilab13]

At 3:21 seconds you can see the goblin scribe omg I love the goblin king or the great goblin

[@tzntchh]

The joy in this video is so contagious. All the nerds of Middle Earth are living vicariously through you in this one. Ride now! Ride now! Ride to Gondor.

[@degencatgaming]

It's fascinating how much ground the design and rendering covers in terms of creating a sense of time, place, and personality. Even with the miniature techniques available in the mass production space back in the early 2000s when LOTR Warhammer first came out, it was clear how much work GW put into recreating those iconic visual design elements in miniature form.

[@clintonm.8938]

I think you nailed it! It was the level of immersion and commitment of the production team that made LOTR such a cultural phenomenon. MESBG allows us to relive that in parts, from the painting of our favorite heroes, to putting them on the tabletop, and ultimately having those epic moments where we survive the impossible or go down swinging!

[@jasonhall8882]

Seeing You in that armour has made my day, the pure joy in your face... thanks mate you make amazing vids and content. Keep doing what you do.

[@dwadland]

These videos are absolutely amazing for a LOTR fan. They should form future commentary discs!

[@Bierhumpen94]

May this comment appease the algorithm

[@senorsuave]

Comments for the comments god

[@madosx9903]

Someone said a comment is needed?

[@brutalfunkcore]

Let's interact to keep the lights on

[@TheFipsdotcom]

Bierhumpen94 oder 94 Bierhumpen? Egal. FOR THE ALGORITHM!

[@jamesblackburn3269]

For Narnia!

[@josephfreistuhler2200]

These Weta visit videos are some of my all time favorites!

[@rerollgeek]

This video is beautiful. I know a lot of us are here for Warhammer but I hope you are proud. This shows what weta does so well and I think you're a great host!

[@danroberts007]

Great video! Thanks for all the hard work you did on your scenery over the years that subsequently got you the inside tour at Weta; and we could watch along vicariously!

[@Zorpazorp]

It really has been a wild ride, I'm so glad you're along for it.

[@2411td]

I'm going to Weta next year and i can't wait!

[@DS_painting]

amazing! Love the collaborations with Weta

[@travisskane5459]

Seeing you grinning the whole time as you were being armored up at the end of the video is a bit of light during these dark days. Now excuse me as I go watch the linked video to boost the engagement there.

[@MiniatureGameMontage]

This was so cool! Such an outstanding video with a broader reach than just wargaming. I would almost consider renaming the vid as more people need to see this. 👍

[@tanaecutforth5676]

It's so precious seeing the wonder on you face when that armour is on.

[@Zorpazorp]

It was such a surreal experience :)

[@evanjames2821]

I love how enthusiastic everyone still is about this so long after it was made. Living the dream

[@Zorpazorp]

It's pretty special isn't it

[@paulwalker5221]

I really enjoyed this I would love to see more behind the scenes at Weta, the orcs and Uruk hai weapons and armour.

[@battlekiwi]

It's so damn special because it captured the attention of some dude that goes by the name of Zorpazorp and creates rad content for it ;) LOTR = Peak Fantasy = Glorious times on the tabletop!

[@Zorpazorp]

Hahaha thank you so much buddy

[@SirBinkie]

Love the behind the scenes look into weta

[@doodlebob2000]

So cool to see you able to get to meet these legends!

[@nosbigdamus9665]

Once upon a tyne Once upon a time. As a kid I was given Lord of the Rings to read, now many many years later I pick up the books and still read them again. Back then I was 14 but now 63 still love it

[@AncalagonGo]

Love it, your smile is contagious! And huge thanks to the amazing team at Weta Workshop!

[@Zorpazorp]

Thanks heaps, they're legends!

[@hunsler1006]

Man that was amazing, I could sit here and watch these types of videos all day

[@Zorpazorp]

Thankj you so much mate, honestly I could make them forever haha, probabaly my favourite style of content to make :) :)

[@Sudsierjet]

Would love to see these guys play a game of MESBG on one of your tables and just listen to the banter about the arms and armour on the miniatures they've worked on.

[@BaobabArchives]

So jealous that you get to visit WETA. The passion that they share with all of us movie and weapon fans is always a treat.

[@EntmootVideos]

So pleased you’re doing more of these - awesome stuff!

[@Zorpazorp]

Cheers man

[@rklammer]

Loved you talking with Richard!! This is great!

[@alanbyrne9972]

I can't even imagine getting to just go hang out at Weta. LOTR was the first and only game I collected for years, and after a long absence I'm all pumped to jump back in with the new edition.

[@lukesevern3923]

Awesome, love to see you work with Weta. Like seeing old friends from all the times I've watched the LOTR documentaries.

[@ItsQuiteCool]

Can't thank you enough for these behind the scenes Weta Workshop videos! Amazing 🙂

[@Zorpazorp]

Glad you like them mate :)

[@harazhangf5782]

I love how the Weta team is so passionate about their work.

[@lukepant]

youre a massive hype builder for my favourite game. thanks for helping keep it alive/reviving it!

[@Arthurkenway01]

It's always cool to see this sort of behind the scenes stuff

[@Zorpazorp]

Some of my favourite stuff I get to make :)

[@RickardLejonhjarta]

That mans passion for his work is incredible

[@asierfh10]

What an amazing content! This documentary format is utterly great!

[@Zorpazorp]

Thank you so much mate :) Hope to make some more!

[@romandacil3984]

I know I'm kicking myself in the ass. I would have loved to go down there to New Zealand and be one of the guys who makes Chain links all day.

[@Kili121416]

Wonderful to see these brilliant artists showcase their talents.

[@Zorpazorp]

It's such a joy to be able to bring it to you Kili :)

[@davidedigiannantonio1190]

Ehm what is this video? Aren't we supposed to talk about MESBG? Most of the Weta stuff here you already put in other videos...

[@TP-qo5yx]

You're living our dream. Thank you for sharing!

[@jaggedtoothgrin]

I personally don't care at all about the actual Wargame for LotR, never played it, never cared much for the minis, it just never grabbed me But what I do love, is all the movies, but especially, all the crafting and design behind them. So the Weta documentaries, and the concept art books, are by far my very favourite part of the whole shebang, so this video was awesome and touching. I'm glad you get to do all your wild nerdy NZ stuff Lachie, it warms my heart.

[@kenfox9577]

The game is fun but you are right that the reason it's great is because we can't help be inspired by the fantastic source material. Your channel is amazing. I hope the algorithm doesn't bury this video.

[@Zorpazorp]

Thank you mate

[@johnmarc1986]

Had a massive smile on my face watching you don Theoden's armour. That would've been awesome. You get such great access and they are so accommodating.

[@stephanieknudtson4449]

Watching the behind the scenes documentaries for the original trilogy was so inspiring to me as a kid! When the first series of the Warhammer game came out I fell in love with painting all the Rohan & hero's...I really felt like I was a part of the Weta crew.❤️ It's an absolute joy to see you get to interact with them at the shop!

[@ChristopherDessens]

You know it's going to be a good video when Lachie breaks out the white floral shirt 🎉

[@1337pianoman]

So cool getting some more behind the scenes at WETA. I might have to re-watch the appendices sometime soon

[@timstepanov5442]

See how emotional Loki was when wearing Theodin’s armour saw great

[@Zorpazorp]

It was a genuinely moving experience!

[@Paranormal-Stupidity]

GW just got everything right with the game. The rules make for fun, cinematic battles, and the models look amazing. It's a shame they seem to be dropping the ball on their other products...

[@kyr_taap]

09:06 that look.. Your wife has got to be jealous 😂

[@Zorpazorp]

HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA

[@Vaderian88]

It's always a pleasure to see ho Weta Workshop works.... Love the Appendixes of the DVD's and still better here on KZbin.

[@Kamikaziiiii]

So cool to see inside the workshop! Amazing!

[@PaintsOnA4Up]

Thank you for continuing to do this. I really appreciate it

[@DRRCreations]

Absolutely incredible video! Thank you! You're so much calmer than I would be.............I'd just freak out talking to Richard Taylor! The absolute dream place to work! 😃🤟

[@MrGrimmNZ]

Easy for one to say how lucky you are Locky. But I'm not one of those who think that. Nay, my friend, you have worked for this, you deserved every bit of this exciting experience. You truly deserve this.

[@casualgaming2351]

Thanks for the video. I am so jealous that you have the chance to check out the weta workshops. This would be a dream for me :)

[@tabletopdan3473]

Loved this! A great video, enjoying watching these docustyle Weta videos.

[@mjinoz1677]

Awesome to see this super cut! I love your weta content :) hopefully there’s one talking about their role if any in the new movie?

[@JohnMarkM]

Excellent stuff! Excited to see what comes next!

[@harbl99]

"That journey all began on Lord of the Rings..." _The Frighteners_ and _Heavenly Creatures_ look at you askance and ask "Oh, is that so, is it?"

[@Zorpazorp]

Hahahaha very true ;) I meant more in the context of the scale and production mechanisms they are now known for haha

[@kékédesplages-d6d]

The good all time, when people just tryed to lower at max the level of CGI in their movies. I just did a LOTR marathon yesterday. You realy can't tell the 3 films have near 22 years, if not from few cgi that grew old badly. Why ? Because of that craftwork you have shown to us. That craftwork made that universe alive. These artists made our dreams alive (imcluding make up and CGI artists too). Again thanks to them. For the passion they puted into their work. A grown man wich was once a reading kid, and cryed a lot (of joy and emotion) in front of the movies they made.

[@danielveiga1337]

Y'know, all things LOTR are great and stuff, but the greatest of all things in this video is seeing the joy in your eye touching the swords and wearing that armor ❤

[@Zorpazorp]

Aww thanks mate, yeah it's a mega humbling experience being able to get so close to pieces that were so influential on me growing up :)

[@NisGaarde]

Fantastic video dude

[@Mara999]

Back when "Fellowship" came out I had been collecting and converting minis for Warhammer and Mordheim, so I felt drawn to the upcoming LotR miniatures as well. While I liked the designs a lot, I was a bit disappointed with the smaller scale of the range, and that they were less modular than the Warhammer-plastics I was used to. That's why I embarked on an insane project to convert Warhammer-figures for LotR, by kitbashing Empire, Bretonnian, Beastmen, Warriors of Chaos, and Goblins, to make custom Mordor Orcs and Uruk-Hai.

[@glengoodwin3369]

I really love the Zorpazorp appendices. Watching your video with Peter Lyon making the Morgul Blade, then going to Weta soon after and seeing Peter work away on a Morgul Blade on the grinder, was really special. Having had the behind the scenes and context, and then seeing it happen in person (through that little window haha) was really awesome. ❤

[@WMfin]

I can't get enough of these visits to Weta or filming locations! As a kid I started to paint Warhammer miniatures. Then the movies came out with MESBG minies and I jumped to those immediately. I have never played one single match except trying few matches against myself, lol.

[@ThatOriginalOrc]

Weta and Zorpazorp, what a combo

[@mikeglasswell-gameplay]

love the momentum of battle with the game, you can see the sword fights move the battle lines

[@FreakyGremlinDK]

Movies so great, with a production made with so much passion that even swords and other weapons have personality and roles to play.

[@darrenwarner1299]

Wow Lachie that was amazing like all the weta videos you have put out . I just imagine having some of their equipment hanging on my walls and standing in corners of my home Thank-you for sharing your experience .

[@Ruggfish]

I'd love to see some of the Easterling armour and weapons. Such a striking look for so little screen time

[@thairel5571]

i love your vid man , watch al your channels , thank you so much for this inside video , i love the lord of the rings series , and this gave me a inside in how they made the weapons for the film series, can wiat until your next vid that is going to drop , keep up the good work man kind regard thairel

[@MrHoffie1]

Love this game. I remember getting a magazine when i was little and just fawning over the figures lol. Never had a way to get them back then. But then i just realized i could just order them online now, so i am playing catch-up on the last 20 years lol

[@michaelhaskell2155]

For me, ME SBG is special because of the milieu (books and film), the well crafted game itself, and the wonderful community which has grown up around the game.

[@Kerpaint]

What a great video! Thank you for the good content!

[@hoyer]

I now expect a Zorpazorp version of Theoden/Lockie

[@crewparker8886]

What an epic video!! Thank you so much for putting this together 🔥

[@Zorpazorp]

You're a legend, I'm stoked you liked it!