What's Taters?? - A SMEGL Podcast

In this episode Tyler and David preview the Ring Goes South or RGS, Florida's 100pt SMEGL event and the largest event in SMEGL history. With 48 players in attendance alongside 96 650pt lists, it's bound to be full of epic moments! The two discuss the structure of the event (good vs evil), the importance of thematic tiers, highlights of a few lists, honorable mentions, the scenarios, and more. So if you are traveling to the event or are simply interested in learning more, give this episode a listen!The Smithy3DNeed new terrain? Sick of models being out of stock? Tiredof failed prints? The Smithy 3D has you covered. Specialized in printing terrain and miniatures for MESBG, The Smithy 3D provides the best prints at the best prices. Head over to thesmithy3d.com to upgrade your tabletop today! TheSmithy 3D specializes in printing terrain and miniatures primarily for MESBG, providing the best prints at the best prices. Upgrade your tabletop today at thesmithy3d.com Use code SMEGL15 for 15% off all orders.Link: https://www.thesmithy3d.com/TableTop AdmiralDo you play MESBG? Do you like to create and keep a file ofvarious army list you have either used or plan on testing in the future? Do like seeing a map of current and future events in your area? Do you like keeping a record of the games you have played and gleaning various statistics from the data? Then head on over to Table Top Admiral where, for the low low price of $1, $12 a year, you can create an account, get access to all of those features, and help the Admiral himself continue to improve and grow the platform. Link: https://modular.tabletopadmiral.com/

Do you want to learn more about the SMEGL Cup? Are you curious as to what it is, how it came to be, who will be attending, and how it will unfold (its format)? Find out all that and more on this episode with David and Tyler as they discuss the first ever SMEGL Cup. The Smithy3DNeed new terrain? Sick of models being out of stock? Tiredof failed prints? The Smithy 3D has you covered. Specialized in printing terrain and miniatures for MESBG, The Smithy 3D provides the best prints at the best prices. Head over to thesmithy3d.com to upgrade your tabletop today! TheSmithy 3D specializes in printing terrain and miniatures primarily for MESBG, providing the best prints at the best prices. Upgrade your tabletop today atthesmithy3d.com Use code SMEGL15 for 15% off all ordersLink: https://www.thesmithy3d.com/TableTop AdmiralDo you play MESBG? Do you like to create and keep a file ofvarious army list you have either used or plan on testing in the future? Do like seeing a map of current and future events in your area? Do you like keeping a record of the games you have played and gleaning various statistics from the data? Then head on over to Table Top Admiral where, for the low lowprice of $1, $12 a year, you can create an account, get access to all of those features, and help the Admiral himself continue to improve and grow the platform. Link: https://modular.tabletopadmiral.com/

Are you attending the Battle of Greenfields and looking for something to pass the time as you travel? Are you trying to size up the competition or otherwise just gage what people are playing in the Southeast? You can hear all about that and more as Tyler and Perry discuss all 32 lists slated to appear at the event. Give it a listen and enjoy! The Smithy3DNeed new terrain? Sick of models being out of stock? Tiredof failed prints? The Smithy 3D has you covered. Specialized in printing terrain and miniatures for MESBG, The Smithy 3D provides the best prints at the best prices. Head over to thesmithy3d.com to upgrade your tabletop today! TheSmithy 3D specializes in printing terrain and miniatures primarily for MESBG, providing the best prints at the best prices. Upgrade your tabletop today at thesmithy3d.com Use code SMEGL15 for 15% off all ordersLink: https://www.thesmithy3d.com/TableTop AdmiralDo you play MESBG? Do you like to create and keep a file ofvarious army list you have either used or plan on testing in the future? Do like seeing a map of current and future events in your area? Do you like keeping a record of the games you have played and gleaning various statistics from the data? Then head on over to Table Top Admiral where, for the low lowprice of $1, $12 a year, you can create an account, get access to all of those features, and help the Admiral himself continue to improve and grow the platform. Link: https://modular.tabletopadmiral.com/

If you want to hear some of the hot, or cold, takes from the SMEGL community members then please give this episode a listen! In it are topics from Iron Hills crossbows, paralyze, the balrog, painting competitions, fight value, and more!SMEGL Events Calendar Link:https://calendar.google.com/calendar/u/0/embed?src=c_8392671307d208bf055f80ad2935e2df3e0b33889c0ab909776ae6c256cfee62@group.calendar.google.com&ctz=America/New_York3D SmithyNeed new terrain? Sick of models being out of stock? Tired of failed prints? The Smithy3D has you covered and provides the best prints at the best prices. Upgradeyour tabletop today and use code SMEGL15 for 15% off all ordersLink: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.thesmithy3d.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠TableTop AdmiralDo you play MESBG? Do you want a centralized location to store army lists, see a mapof current and future events in your area, and keep a record of the games youhave played with other game related data? Get access to all that and more withan account on Table Top Admiral for the low low price of just $1/month!Link: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://modular.tabletopadmiral.com/

Brought to you by popular demand, in this episode our very own Sam Coomes (NC) discusses his thoughts on Thorin's Company after taking it throughout the entirety of 2025. If you're interested more about Sam, Thorin's Company, or insight into the experience of taking one list all year, then please give this episode a listen!If you have any questions about our new sponsors or would like additional information, you can find their websites linked below!3D SmithyNeed new terrain? Sick of models being out of stock? Tired of failed prints? The Smithy 3D has you covered and provides the best prints at the best prices. Upgrade your tabletop today and use code SMEGL15 for 15% off all ordersLink: ⁠⁠https://www.thesmithy3d.com/⁠⁠TableTop AdmiralDo you play MESBG? Do you want a centralized location to store army lists, see a map of current and future events in your area, and keep a record of the games you have played with other game related data? Get access to all that and more with an account on Table Top Admiral for the low low price of just $1/month!Link: ⁠⁠https://modular.tabletopadmiral.com/

Are you curious about what SMEGL might look like next year? Do you want to know more about what's coming to include insight into the podcast, SMEGL merchandise, event structure, and more? Then give this short episode a listen to learn about that and extras as you get excited for and make personal SMEGL goals for 2026!If you have any questions about our new sponsors or would like additional information, you can find their websites linked below!3D SmithyNeed new terrain? Sick of models being out of stock? Tiredof failed prints? The Smithy 3D has you covered and provides the best prints at the best prices. Upgrade your tabletop today and use code SMEGL15 for 15% off all ordersLink: https://www.thesmithy3d.com/TableTop AdmiralDo you play MESBG? Do you want a centralized location to store army lists, see a map of current and future events in your area, and keep a record of the games you have played with other game related data? Get access to all that and more with an account on Table Top Admiral for the low lowprice of just $1/month!Link: https://modular.tabletopadmiral.com/

Join David, Collin, Sawyer, Shayne, and Tyler in this episode covering both the Hold Objective and Kill the Enemy Pools, focusing exclusively on the "new" scenarios released after the most recent rule book. If you're a new player and don't have the book, this is a great episode to learn how the scenarios are set up, scored, and some tips and tricks on how to best play them. Give it a listen and we hope you enjoy!

Are you attending the Ring Goes South in Ocala, FL? Do you want to learn more about the army lists being brought to the event? Are you hobbying and need some mildly entertaining dialogue? Get all that and more on this episode of What's Taters! Give it a listen and we hope you enjoy!We would also like to plug one of our fellow SMEGL community members - Ryan Smith. He wants to know, have you ever asked yourself: Need new terrain? Sick of models being out of stock? Tired of failed prints? The Smithy 3D has you covered!Specializing in printing terrain and miniatures for MESBG, The Smithy 3D provides the best prints at the best prices. Upgrade your tabletop today at thesmithy3d.com and use code SMEGL15 for 15% off all orders!

Is Legolas David's favorite character? Is Riders of Eomer a viable list? How might a balrog fair against some Uruk-hai bomb teams? Is dying kind of slowly with lots of models a viable tactic? Find the answer to all of those questions and more as David leads his first episode covering the recap to Atlanta's 80pt SMEGL event, the Quest to the Stonely Mountain.

Are you attending the Battle of Green Fields this weekend in Greenville, SC?Or are you just interested in who will be attending and the armies that will be present? Regardless, give this episode a list to find out what might lie in store during the tournament!

Do you want learn how the first six scenarios have changed in the new edition? Do you want some tips and tricks on how to approach them? Find out all that and more and give this episode a listen!

Looking to get in MESBG or relatively new to the game? Unsure what army or armies to start with? Want to learn how to go about getting the most bang for your buck? Then this is the perfect episode for you. Most importantly, play what you like. Go with what interests you and draws you into Tolkien's world! Also consider a few other things that David, Lee, and Tyler discuss before making some purchases! As a recap, when choosing an army you should consider: What you like Cost Ability to expand/play other army lists with only a few additional purchases Difficulty and time acquired to assemble and paint an army How many points of an army you will need, which will influence other factors like cost and assembly/painting time How you will transport your army Your own playstyle How your army interacts with the new scoring mechanics (does it give extra VPs? does it have a banner? etc.)

Do you want more details on the last SMEGL event of 2024? Did Zach really hire assassins in an attempt to stop Ian from reaching the podium? What makes the Nashville group so cool? To find out the answers to those questions and more, give this episode a listen! If you are located in the Alabama area and would like to join their discord, you can reach out to them and do so here: https://discord.gg/AXw33mGV. If you are in the Nashville area and would like to join their discord, you can reach out to them and do so here: https://discord.gg/b5kjB73R.