The Independent Characters

Episode 235 of The Independent Characters takes us, primarily, on a review and recounting of Adepticon from Josh and Jody's point of view. Originally we had expected to include a bunch of informa...

http://theindependentcharacters.com/blog/2024/04/episode-235-adepticon-down-under-discussion/

Episode 234 of The Independent Characters has us taking a close look at the Sociology of Warhammer 40K Gaming Groups. We will delve into the various social dynamics within Warhammer 40,000 gaming...

http://theindependentcharacters.com/blog/2024/03/episode-234-unity-in-the-grimdark-future/

Today, we're announcing some important updates regarding our moderated hobby hangout sessions, The Grimdark Guild. First of all - our next session of The Grimdark Guild will be Thursday March 7t...

http://theindependentcharacters.com/blog/2024/03/the-grimdark-guild-hobby-hangout/

Episode 233 of The Independent Characters takes an in depth look at the psychology behind collecting Warhammer 40k. We are going to explore the benefits and pitfalls of the hobby and take a look ...

http://theindependentcharacters.com/blog/2024/02/episode-233-the-psychology-of-collecting-warhammer-40k/

In Episode 232 we are joined by not one, but two, distinguished guests! Distinguished may be pushing it, but we are joined by Campbel McLaughlin and Dan Boyd of the 40k Badcast! Two of our favori...

http://theindependentcharacters.com/blog/2024/02/episode-232-the-warrior-lodge-collab-edition/

In Episode 231 we are going to take a look at the history of Legions Imperialis. We talk about where it came from, what roles in filled in the past, and what role it fills now. We hope you enjoy ...

http://theindependentcharacters.com/blog/2024/01/episode-231-legions-imperialis/

Episode 230 of The Independent Characters has us return for an update to our Show of Force for the new Space Marines and Tyranid Codexes! Be warned that Show of Force episodes tend to be damaging...

http://theindependentcharacters.com/blog/2024/01/episode-230-show-of-force-space-marines-tyranids-update/

Episode 229 of The Independent Characters takes a long look at how the year of 2023 impacted Warhammer 40k, our experiences, and what we personally plan for in 2024. This is a long episode where ...

http://theindependentcharacters.com/blog/2023/12/episode-229-2023-warhammer-40k-year-in-review/

Episode 228 of The Independent Characters has us discussing Battle Reports, their place in 40k, and what you can and cannot get out of them. To help us with this conversation we have brought in N...

http://theindependentcharacters.com/blog/2023/12/episode-228-its-not-a-battle-report/

Episode 227 of The Independent Characters has Carl and Josh attending an incredible event for Adeptus Titanicus. In this episode we will discuss what the Burning of Califax event by the Gothamos ...

http://theindependentcharacters.com/blog/2023/11/episode-227-adeptus-titanicus-maximus/

WARNING! This episode is best experienced on our YouTube Channel! There is a significant visual component to parts of it that really lend themselves much better to video. You have been warned! Ep...

http://theindependentcharacters.com/blog/2023/10/episode-226-the-grimdark-gauntlet/

Episode 225 of The Independent Characters has us taking a look at the State of the Galaxy. This means we are doing a review of the major changes and updates to the lore over the last 10 years or ...

http://theindependentcharacters.com/blog/2023/10/episode-225-the-state-of-the-galaxy/

Episode 224 sees Josh and Carl joined by Aaron and Justin. If you are looking for a lot of Warhammer 40k hobby progress and games played... well this isn't going to be the episode for you. Just w...

http://theindependentcharacters.com/blog/2023/10/episode-224-the-warrior-lodge/

In Episode 223 of The IC's we delve back into the Underhive to take a deep dive look at House Delaque (also known as the House of Shadows)! In this episode, Josh and Carl will take a look at ever...

http://theindependentcharacters.com/blog/2023/09/episode-223-underhive-factions-house-delaque/

Episode 222 of The Independent Characters delves deep into Space Hulk To help us with this we have brought one of the members of The Basement of Death, Troy! You may have heard us talk about the ...

http://theindependentcharacters.com/blog/2023/08/episode-222-space-hulk-expansions-unleashed/

Episode 221 of The Independent Characters takes a look at some of our favorite models across the line of Games Workshop support for the Warhammer 40,000 universe. It isn't easy picking a favorite...

http://theindependentcharacters.com/blog/2023/08/episode-221-pinnacle-of-plastic-top-40k-models/

We are proud to announce that we have now reopened our Patreon account for The Independent Characters and we are offering a ton of really interesting additional perks and content to those who bec...

http://theindependentcharacters.com/blog/2023/08/the-ics-patreon-is-back-and-better-than-ever/

Episode 219 of The Independent Characters takes a unique look at 10th Edition and Leviathan. Warhammer 40k 10th Edition is here and so is Leviathan, the latest huge starter box from Games Worksho...

http://theindependentcharacters.com/blog/2023/07/episode-219-warhammer-40k-10th-ed-leviathan/

Episode 218 of The Independent Characters takes a deeper look at Aeronautica Imperialis. From the games origins, to where it currently stands, we look at the differences and similarities between ...

http://theindependentcharacters.com/blog/2023/06/episode-218-aeronautica-imperialis-then-and-now/

Episode 217 of The Independent Characters brings you the first in a new series of deep dives into the world of Necromunda entitled Underhive Factions. Taking a playbook from the Show of Force epi...

http://theindependentcharacters.com/blog/2023/06/episode-217-underhive-factions-house-goliath/