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Talking 40K Leaks, NEW VIDEOS and ENGLAND WATCHALONG

Main summary

Key takeaways

Gaming

Storyline / Context

  • Total War: Warhammer 40,000 (40K) leak discussion + live reaction: The video is framed around “leaks” and new gameplay footage for a Total War: 40K-style project. The host reacts to alpha / work-in-progress gameplay rather than finalized content.
  • Two big parallel topics:
    • 40K leaks / gameplay showcase: Primarily an Ork invasion and cinematic battles, plus hints of orbital/orbital-like support.
    • England vs Norway football “watch along”: Presented as a recurring rivalry (“England watch along” tradition), leading to the host’s extremely emotional reaction and a post-match rant.

Gameplay Highlights (Total War: 40K Footage)

Visual + Cinematic Combat

  • Huge battlefield visuals, including hive-city atmosphere, toxic gas / sun lighting effects, gore, and destruction.
  • The host repeatedly emphasizes that the footage feels very “cinematic” compared to earlier clips.

Terrain Interaction / Battlefield Tactics

  • Units appear to fit terrain well—standing on/behind buildings, barricades, and rubble.
  • Destructible terrain: Tanks and units can damage or destroy structures, creating new firing angles, then opening fire.

Unit Behavior & Special Effects

  • Ork-style units (e.g., Stormboys) show flashy movement/attacks; the host laughs at apparent animation quirks/malfunctions typical of an alpha build.
  • Walkers / armored units push into buildings and trenches, with rocks/dust effects during advancement.

Combat Support Systems

  • On-screen effects and UI moments suggest orbital bombardment / assistance incoming.
  • The host speculates it functions like orbital support, possibly arriving during the battle and deep-striking.

Alpha Status / Expectations

  • The host stresses it’s not final—optimization/lag and some mechanics could change before release.

Multiplayer Excitement (Conditional)

  • If multiplayer performance is solid, the host believes the game could be a big hit, with particular hype for large-battle scale.

Key Strategies / Tips Mentioned

(Mostly commentary/expectations rather than a formal guide.)

  • Terrain use: Hide units behind structures, then use terrain destruction to open lines of fire.
  • Don’t judge final balance too early: Treat visuals and performance as alpha placeholders; wait for the final game.
  • Multiplayer feasibility: If multiplayer is balanced and responsive, the main value becomes large-battle spectacle.

“Marty(rdom)” / Crusades Miniatures Side Topic (Gameplay/Project Planning)

The host promotes his own tabletop strategy project (“Martyrdom” / “Marty” set on the First Crusades), including:

  • Rules availability:
    • Free rules online
    • A paid app/army builder is mentioned (about £/month) to fund website and data costs.

  • Planned box set contents: models, dice, coin purse/coins, rulebook, movement trays, and markers (including morale markers).

  • Design goal: varied cavalry poses so a single box can build many different-looking squads.

Production Questions

  • Resin vs plastic: currently leaning resin for this run; plastic depends on manufacturer capability.
  • Kickstarter timing: this year, waiting on replies about plastic options.

Featured Gamers / Sources (Mentioned in Subtitles)

Gamers / Creators Mentioned

  • Dudex, Woodimp, Cry Havoc, Grain Train
  • Martian man, Dawn, Sky (chat participants)
  • Chris Jones, Ethan (stream context)
  • Valak / Val (frequently referenced host figure)
  • Goldbridgeidge (mentioned as another streamer)
  • Matthew (called out as an Arsenal fan from America)
  • Caraxon Cosplay (cosplay creator)
  • Kug / Krug (referenced as people filming/painting for guides)

Game / Source References

  • Total War (series)
  • Total War: Warhammer 40,000 (40K) / Warhammer 40K footage
  • Kill Team
  • Legion of the Damned
  • Operation Imperator (book referenced)
  • Martyrdom / Marty (host’s First Crusades project)

Football Broadcaster / Service Mentioned

  • ITV Player / ITV

Brands / Real-World Entities Mentioned

  • YouTube, Kickstarter, Games Workshop / Warhammer-adjacent references
  • Incidental ad mention (e.g., Kia ad), noted as not strategically relevant.

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