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Episode 226 - The Grimdark Gauntlet

The Independent Characters - A Warhammer 40k Podcast

Release Date: 10/31/2023

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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!

Episode 226 introduces us to a new show called The Grimdark Gauntlet! We will put our contestants through a series of challenges to determine who can come out on top! With actual prizes on the line... will they survive!?

In a universe teeming with endless war, boundless lore, and intricate strategies, only the most dedicated emerge as true champions. Welcome to the ultimate test of Warhammer 40,000 knowledge and fandom!

Here, contestants will face a gauntlet of rounds, each more challenging than the last, drawing from the grimdark vastness of the Warhammer 40,000 universe and the in-depth discussions of The Independent Characters Podcast.

From the immaterial depths of the Warp to the echoing voices of our beloved podcast hosts, this game will probe the limits of your knowledge, dexterity, and passion. Only the truest fans stand a chance!

We hope you enjoy Episode 226.

Time Stamps:

  • 0:00:00 - Show Intro and Elite Choice
  • 0:11:00 - Workbench and Hobby Progress
  • 0:47:10 - The Grimdark Gauntlet: Part 1
  • 1:33:55 - The Grimdark Gauntlet: Part 2
  • 1:52:10 - Final Thoughts and show closing

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