From Hobbying to playing, Matt Aarons has won just about all the awards out there over the years. Find out what it takes to be a 40k Renaissance Man.
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Warhammer 40k LVO 2025
Show Summary:
In the aftermath of the legendary Adepticon 2025, Matt Aarons from the tournament grinding scene joins the team to chat about everything playing in large events! Here are the key takeaways:
- (00:00–01:00) Introductions:.
- The episode focuses on the idea of a Renaissance Man in the Warhammer 40k hobby.
- (01:00–06:00) Getting Clucked:
- A humorous story unfolds about “getting clucked”—a prank similar to getting “iced” with Smirnoff Ice—played during Adepticon involving community members, chicken sandwiches, and creative code names like Stump McChuggin.
- (17:30–19:30) Adepticon Performance Issues:
- The team discusses why some powerful builds didn’t perform at Adepticon—citing tight list restrictions, WYSIWYG rules, and the need for high-level decision-making.
- (19:30–21:30) New Dark Eldar Spotted:
- A Dark Eldar sprue leak from a car boot sale (UK garage sale) is mentioned.
- The dated sprue (2023) hints at possible upcoming releases, feeding fan speculation.
- (30:00–34:00) Building Large Models:
- They talk about building large models like Titans, comparing the complexity to Gundam kits, and reflecting on how this long build became a personal saga.
- (36:00–39:00) Renaissance Man:
- Definition of a “Renaissance Man” in 40k: someone who excels in gameplay, painting, and overall presentation.
- Matt Aarons exemplifies this with achievements in Best Painted, Best General, and Best Overall categories.
- (42:00–47:00) Preparing For Events:
- Matt shares team event advice—highlighting the value of community, preparation, teamwork, and practicing with your army.
- Also, don’t wait until the last minute to paint!
- (50:00–53:00) Thematic Armies:
- They emphasize storytelling and thematic army building as a way to stand out—even in friendly or competitive formats.
- Creativity counts.
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