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Ep. 178 | Table Top Hot Takes | Is the Community Too Negative?

On today’s episode of the Squad Games Podcast, we are joined by Shane from Command Point for another Warhammer 40k Kill Team Hot Takes call-in show.
We talk through the newest balance dataslate, whether Hierotek Circle is back, if climbing is actually fixed, and how the latest Tac Op changes affect the meta. The community calls in with takes on GW map design, Octarius vs. Volkus, Tau teams not being able to shoot twice, Exaction Squad being underrated, day-one patches, rosters, heavy weapons, and more.
We also get into a bigger conversation about the state of the Kill Team community, whether the game is in a better place than people give it credit for, and why negativity around competitive play can sometimes drown out the fun.
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Ep. 177 | Did Games Workshop Finally Fix Climbing?

Warhammer 40k Kill Team just got one of its biggest balance updates yet, and we are breaking down what actually matters.
On this episode of the Squad Games Podcast, Dakota is joined by David to talk through the newest Kill Team balance dataslate, including the massive Approved Ops changes, the long-awaited climbing clarification, and what these updates mean for the current meta. We dig into whether Games Workshop finally fixed climbing, why Seek and Destroy teams may be much better now, and how these changes could reshape competitive Kill Team.
We also cover major team updates, including Striking Scorpions getting their 3+ save, big Battleclade buffs, Blooded changes, Canoptek Circle nerfs, Death Korps improvements, Hearthkyn Salvagers, Hierotek Circle, Warp Coven, Wolf Scouts, and more.
If you play competitive Kill Team, run events, or just want to understand what this dataslate means before your next game, this episode is for you.
We also talk about upcoming Squad Games events, including the All Valley Team Tournament and the Forged Brush Painting Competition.
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Ep. 176 | Kill Team Blitz | Half the Team, Half the Board, Half the Time

Kill Team Blitz is our fast-play Kill Team format built for quicker games, easier teaching, and sharper competitive practice. In this episode, we cover how Blitz works, what we learned from our first event, what rules we’re already adjusting, and why the format feels so strong for both new and experienced players. We also dig into Octarius terrain, break down the issues with the current layout and rules, and talk about the fixes we’d make to improve it.
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Ep. 175 | What Is Kill Team Missing? | ft. David

In today’s Squad Games Podcast, Dakotah and David talk about what Warhammer 40,000 Kill Team feels like it is missing right now. From narrative and identity to hype, releases, and long-term excitement, they break down why Kill Team can sometimes feel empty despite being a strong competitive game. They also discuss the newest Kill Team reveal, share first impressions on the latest release, and talk about new Squad Games products.
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Ep. 174 | Squad Ops! At the Boyz Bash | ft. Johnathan M

Giacomo, Dakotah, and Johnathan talk about the Squad Op Playing Pack used at the Boyz Bash.
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Ep. 173 | Kill Team and Other Things | ft. Matthew A

Giacomo, Dakotah, and Matthew talk about Kill Team and hobby topics.
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Ep 172 | XV26 Stealth Suits Are Boring | Tabletop Hot Takes

Join us for another episode of Tabletop Hot Takes, a live show where we respond to the community's hot takes. These episodes are recorded live on Twitch. You can join our Discord server to share your hottest take.
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Ep. 171 | Murderwing Banning, Balance Slate Slamming, T.O. Spamming

Today Giacomo and Dakotah talk about the banning of Murderwing, why the most recent balance data slate didn't change the game that much, and what it means to be an active T.O.
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Ep. 170 | Murderwing Needs to be Banned from Kill Team | Table Top Hot Takes

The latest Table Top Hot Takes is here in audio form! Giacomo and Dakotah take your hot takes and respond to them.
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Ep. 169 | They Broke Kasrkin! Balance Dataslate for Kill Team

Dakotah and Giacomo talk about the latest Balance Dataslate and share their thoughts.
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