Honestly I do feel like the biggest thing is that he couldn't push up on time, had he gone more forward T1, I feel the game would've been very different. Though I do admit he might've lost more stuff in that case.
For sure. He is one of my faves on this channel. Also, while going through the tough decision on which army to build, Michael's playing the Necrons on this channel is what made me finally commit to them over the Tyranids and order my first set!
@@stripeybag6977i know the list you reference and thats just a meme that no one was expecting to face. A good non competitive doesnt run 80 models of the worst unit in the army
Haven’t played 40K since 5th edition, but have always kept an eye on things from afar still, occasionally find myself watching battle reports etc again from time to time, and i must say you guys are the best i’ve come across so far, the videos are so engaging & having these relatively quick battle’s are great to watch, also the effort & quality of the editing etc is incredible, keep up the good work guys!
@@PlayOnTabletop well i can tell you it shows! If i can sneak in a little request for a new Aeldari game sometime soon (they were still Eldar when i played last 😂) it’d be appreciated! as i said before though, keep up the great work guys 👍🏻
40in40 is great but I also recommend checking out WintersSEO. His battle reports are more personal but fun, funny and really feels like you're in the room hanging out. Plus they have a bit more info than 40in40 as they can walk through the thought process a bit more. I love that dude
all guys are about winning at all costs here. ever entertained the fact that this is for entertainment? full c'tan list for example wouldnt be fun to watch, this however was very interesting to me.
Nick took out the Wraiths early and really stuffed his chances of taking out all of the tanks. It was too many vehicles vs too much infantry but he still only lost by 10 points. I think had Mike swapped some units of Warriors for something focused on taking out vehicles he would have won.
Don't forget - REGIMENT units have lethal hits against everything that isn't a monster or vehicle! So some of that lasgun fire should have been pushing wounds through.
@@michaelbuckthorp977 awesome, looking forward to seeing it 😎 I’m pretty new to 40k and play on tabletop and especially your games have been a huge inspiration, I started collecting necrons thanks to them. 🫡
@ they are really cool, I totally recommend their earlier 10th ed videos with Michael playing with the Annihikation legion, but they don’t really have content about canoptek court, awakened dynasty and obeisance phalanx.
Absolutely love when you folks post a new game, you keep the game interesting, fun and enjoyable to watch. You're one of the few battle report channels I regularly watch because of it.
Love this game! The gameplay, the players, the commentary, the filming and the video editing are all turned up to 11. I was going to work through lunch but couldn't bear to look away from the action :)
I just started getting into warhammer, I haven’t built an army yet but I’m leaning towards the necrons, The first thing I bought was the ultimate starter set The first necron piece I got was the silent king
I don't play the 40k tabletop (tried learning a bit like two decades ago, just love the lore, some of the video games and really wanna try the TTRPGs) but I've watched enough of this channel to have learned enough of the game to be very impressed by the luck of those 12 3+ rolls. Love your stuff!
I love your battle reports guys, they have been one of the best battle report channels I have ever known and thanks to you I even managed (although at a cost) to get my first minis of this wonderful game that are precisely Necrons with whom I am waiting
I vote for Watson 2.0 as a name for the Canoptek Doomstalker ^^ . It would be pretty cool to see a game with full horse Guard, just as many horses as possible: "I have seen war in all its forms. I have seen feral world savages braining each other with stones, and I have monitored the death of a whole planet at the hands of a virus bomb. I have seen Space Marines drop to certain death, and win. I have seen Titans crush whole platoons underfoot. But there is no more stirring sight in war than the charge of massed cavalry." - Dravin Gratz, 14th Tharinga Regiment
@@stripeybag6977 Everyone except Cadian Sergeant Steel. He's one of the most modest guard players ive seen. Doesnt like going mech heavy so he either loses by landslide or wins a pyrrhic victory. Although all-infantry guard is very strong. But he usually tries to role play Cadian lore army a little too much, so it doesn't translate well on the board. Good guy, just wish he actually took a few more pages out of Mordian's army lists.
I like watching nick play, I don't get to play games much at all (nobody in my town plays) it feels like he gives an explanation as to his tactics and moves clearly so I can un more about the game
Thank you guys for these uploads. I've been desperately wanting to get back into the hobby but have been unable to due to extreme financial difficulties. These videos allow me to at least get some of the experience of war gaming without having to play.
At 15:25, did they forget to roll for "Death befitting an officer"? The narration didn't really specify, but if he actually rolled a 1 and didn't fire on death that's 100% on-brand for nick lol
Yo. I just wanted to say I appreciate all the effort you all put into your content. It's obvious how passionate you are, and it shows through in the quality of your videos. Thanks. Hugs for the hug god.
I randomly rolled D66 on the Magnificent Title table for the Doomstalker and it was "the Merciless" And a Bequethed Name D66 of "Amhut" so it is now Amhut the Merciless!
Awesome Video! I always love the way astra militarum looks on the tabletop. So humble, yet so imposing. An episode that I would like to see would be Tau vs Imperial Knights. Little mechs vs Big mechs
Man, when the Necron meta is all C'tan shards and monsters this was a really refreshing and fun match to watch. Yeah it wasn't a hyper optimized list but it was fun to watch. Felt like I was watching actual armies collide rather than the C''tan shards discovering the power of friendship and wiping the board like it's the last episode of a bad anime.
I love 40k in 40m man, makes me so happy when they post
This series has been my intro into the table game. They do so well with it.
It’s become something I look forward to daily
especially when the militarum is on ! I get chills man literal chills
They're great to listen to while you sleep it's something odd but enjoyable listening to people love what they do and enjoying life
@@normdahdoul6363You speak Truth
The Kriegsmen casually pulling off ultra instinct 😂
And he’s very pissed off he has
Somebody should animate a krieger ultra instinct dodging a bunch of necron guns
Play on Tabletop’s ability to make these battles fun, interesting, and suspenseful is unmatched to any other 40k channel I've seen.
The problem wasnt unlucky dice rolls, the problem is Michael made the mistake of not fielding exclusively C'tan shards
Coming soon!
Someone has seen "the settlers of C'tan"
@@michaelbuckthorp977evil man. Look forward to it in that case 😁
Honestly I do feel like the biggest thing is that he couldn't push up on time, had he gone more forward T1, I feel the game would've been very different. Though I do admit he might've lost more stuff in that case.
I love seeing the necrons we need more Michael
For sure. He is one of my faves on this channel. Also, while going through the tough decision on which army to build, Michael's playing the Necrons on this channel is what made me finally commit to them over the Tyranids and order my first set!
@@michaels1681 same i got my necrons I'm working on otherwise mabey nids or guard
Indeed. Feels strange without Watson though
Me: “how did Necrons lose to guard?“
Michael: “i have brought 80 necron warriors!”
Me: “oh. Thats why”
Yeah because a real Necron list has less than 14 models, that's not a joke btw someone almost won a GT this way
regular guy with flashlight vs the terminator with a death ray
@@stripeybag6977 "the settlers of C'tan" ☠☠☠
@@stripeybag6977 ahh yes more ctan than necrons on the list
@@stripeybag6977i know the list you reference and thats just a meme that no one was expecting to face. A good non competitive doesnt run 80 models of the worst unit in the army
We want more Michael. He is genuine. I really like to see him play. Best show when he is playing. Especially his Necrons.
Haven’t played 40K since 5th edition, but have always kept an eye on things from afar still, occasionally find myself watching battle reports etc again from time to time, and i must say you guys are the best i’ve come across so far, the videos are so engaging & having these relatively quick battle’s are great to watch, also the effort & quality of the editing etc is incredible, keep up the good work guys!
Thank you! We try very hard to make them so!
@@PlayOnTabletop well i can tell you it shows! If i can sneak in a little request for a new Aeldari game sometime soon (they were still Eldar when i played last 😂) it’d be appreciated! as i said before though, keep up the great work guys 👍🏻
Likewise, the game has changed so much, but it's still fun to watch. Always nice to see the PlayOn team having fun
40in40 is great but I also recommend checking out WintersSEO. His battle reports are more personal but fun, funny and really feels like you're in the room hanging out.
Plus they have a bit more info than 40in40 as they can walk through the thought process a bit more. I love that dude
"100 Necron infantry on the table today."
Calling it one minute into the video. Necrons lose.
"Those Earthshakers are a problem, and I have no way of getting to them"
Yeah. Guard tank lines are brutal.
Yeah it is basically a solid Guard army against absolutely awful Necron one
Unfortunately GW made warriors pricy and useless at the same time
@@niccolo6865 It's such nonsense. Literally two days ago I was telling a guy how garbage they are. 40in40 has funny timing!
“Nick put me on tilt” No Sir. That would be the EIGHTY WARRIORS YOU RAN. Lmao
-2 to move, advance, and charge is pretty rough on movement 5 guys with 12-in guns
@@michaelbuckthorp977 those earthshakers were awful. Really just sucked up the momentum early
all guys are about winning at all costs here. ever entertained the fact that this is for entertainment? full c'tan list for example wouldnt be fun to watch, this however was very interesting to me.
Nick took out the Wraiths early and really stuffed his chances of taking out all of the tanks. It was too many vehicles vs too much infantry but he still only lost by 10 points. I think had Mike swapped some units of Warriors for something focused on taking out vehicles he would have won.
Holy shit, an Imperial Guard list that actually looks like an army. Am I dreaming?
Well, it looked like a mechanized infantry tank unit supported by heavy artillery
That final score was very nice.
Don't forget - REGIMENT units have lethal hits against everything that isn't a monster or vehicle! So some of that lasgun fire should have been pushing wounds through.
My son suggests the Canoptek Doomstalker should be called 'Mrs Mecha'
@@Nosnoug Mrs Mecha is definitely the best suggestion so far
That is awesome
We need more necrons ❤ thanks for the upload guys! Michael pls bring more canoptek court, awakened dynasty, and obeisance phalanx too.
Working on a fun awakened dynasty list!
Oh boy, looks like Michael's cooking
@@michaelbuckthorp977 awesome, looking forward to seeing it 😎 I’m pretty new to 40k and play on tabletop and especially your games have been a huge inspiration, I started collecting necrons thanks to them. 🫡
Annihilation dynasty! I demand skorpekhs!
@ they are really cool, I totally recommend their earlier 10th ed videos with Michael playing with the Annihikation legion, but they don’t really have content about canoptek court, awakened dynasty and obeisance phalanx.
"Sacrificing meat for metal, bubble-wrapping his tanks in the Kriegsmen"
Kriegsmen: as he should (approving nod)
Jesus!! How many armies those Nick work for?🤣 The man’s resume must be crazy.🤣
The Kriegsman and their shovels really pulled through on the saves.
Absolutely love when you folks post a new game, you keep the game interesting, fun and enjoyable to watch. You're one of the few battle report channels I regularly watch because of it.
Thank you so much for the kind words!
As someone who has played steel tide i can say Michael you did your best. It really comes down to RNG with warriors dealing with tanks.
can never get enough of michael and his necrons
Awesome batrep, as always! May be a little random, but I'd love to see more Drukhari on the channel.
Love this game! The gameplay, the players, the commentary, the filming and the video editing are all turned up to 11. I was going to work through lunch but couldn't bear to look away from the action :)
I love this channel, just bought my first necron combat pack thank you all for getting me into this hobby
I just started getting into warhammer,
I haven’t built an army yet but I’m leaning towards the necrons,
The first thing I bought was the ultimate starter set
The first necron piece I got was the silent king
True heroes of the Imperium at work in this one
I don't play the 40k tabletop (tried learning a bit like two decades ago, just love the lore, some of the video games and really wanna try the TTRPGs) but I've watched enough of this channel to have learned enough of the game to be very impressed by the luck of those 12 3+ rolls. Love your stuff!
I would really like a math wizard to tell me the odds of that
Thanks for this lovely weekend batrep !!!
I want to get into 40k so bad but don't have anyone to play with. I field my imaginary Necron army vicariously through this channel. 😅
40k in 40 minutes. Made my day seeing the Necrons again!
I love your battle reports guys, they have been one of the best battle report channels I have ever known and thanks to you I even managed (although at a cost) to get my first minis of this wonderful game that are precisely Necrons with whom I am waiting
I vote for Watson 2.0 as a name for the Canoptek Doomstalker ^^ . It would be pretty cool to see a game with full horse Guard, just as many horses as possible:
"I have seen war in all its forms. I have seen feral world savages braining each other with stones, and I have monitored the death of a whole planet at the hands of a virus bomb.
I have seen Space Marines drop to certain death, and win. I have seen Titans crush whole platoons underfoot.
But there is no more stirring sight in war than the charge of massed cavalry."
- Dravin Gratz, 14th Tharinga Regiment
My two favorite armies. This is the match up I've been waiting for.
My god whoever did the edits michaels freeze roll or whatever there called so good
Mech guard is always hard to deal with
So is ogren guard
No Feth, any mech army hard to deal with this edition which is why everyone spams vehicles and monsters!
@@stripeybag6977 Everyone except Cadian Sergeant Steel. He's one of the most modest guard players ive seen. Doesnt like going mech heavy so he either loses by landslide or wins a pyrrhic victory. Although all-infantry guard is very strong. But he usually tries to role play Cadian lore army a little too much, so it doesn't translate well on the board. Good guy, just wish he actually took a few more pages out of Mordian's army lists.
Great battle report. Nice to see a proper Necron list that isn't all vehicles and C'Tan.
I like watching nick play, I don't get to play games much at all (nobody in my town plays) it feels like he gives an explanation as to his tactics and moves clearly so I can un more about the game
That was AMAZING! Well played Nick and Michael!
41:30 I'm a guard player but that made me feel bad for the Necrons lmaooo
Thank you guys for these uploads. I've been desperately wanting to get back into the hobby but have been unable to due to extreme financial difficulties. These videos allow me to at least get some of the experience of war gaming without having to play.
Michael and Nick going against each other? Yes please.
These two have such awesome child-like energy.
At 15:25, did they forget to roll for "Death befitting an officer"? The narration didn't really specify, but if he actually rolled a 1 and didn't fire on death that's 100% on-brand for nick lol
Pretty sure he just forgot lol
He rolled it. it was a 1, look at the dice roll when the narrater speaks
Love the necrons and Michael is always great on the channel
I missed these necron videos. Favourite faction
That was brutal. Always a pleasure seeing Micheal on the channel with his necrons. Probably the only necron player I like. Good game gentlemen.
Yo. I just wanted to say I appreciate all the effort you all put into your content. It's obvious how passionate you are, and it shows through in the quality of your videos.
Thanks. Hugs for the hug god.
Two most entertaining players to watch, face it off. Epic.
If there was ever a game we needed Watson 😭
Great game. Good see Nick get a rare win with the Guard!
Props to Nick for keeping his cool and only taking it out on his dice, haha! Those earthshakers really locked him down for a while!
GLORY TO THE NECRONS THE ANCIENT EMPIRE SHALL RISE
All hail the infinite empire.
Iv never seen michal before but ill really like him, i want more! Also your videos are so well made
Nick, at 0:15: THIS MY SEXY FACE
Michael and Nick are the kind of players you HOPE play you on Saturday lol
Commissar Nick is my favorite!
the mummy intro and outro was the best thing since sliced bread.
Literally just finished reading Dead Men Walking for the third time! Great book, great game, love to see it!
call the doomstaker Penelope Pew Pew coz it sounds funny. Another great episode, always love your videos, especially with Michael
That last round of guard saves was actually bonkers. That last set of 12 alone was 1 in 1,451,188,224. 1.5 BILLION. They are THE greatest guard ever.
That first turn feels like it could be the nail in the coffin for the necrons. We shall see
I love necrons so much we need more Micheal
Good episode. Guard smacking robos was fun
Great video guys! Love to see some guardsmen bayonet charges!!
Let's go Silver Tide!!!!
I'm so excited to see how this goes!
Classic 40k matchup!
As always super enjoyable. Thank you guys for an amazing game and great video editing! :)
Watching Nick play the Astra Militarum help me make up my mind to go buy them for tabletop.
You won’t be disappointed
it's nice to see this is a hobby for the young people
Real fun watch! Great job Commissar!
At 16:50 the pistol from the squad sergent auto wounds against infantry on a 6+ (lethal hits, for combined regiment)
Just got to 16:46 and ran to the comments to complain hahahahahaha
Doh. Urgh. Knew I forgot somethoen.
@@PlayOnTabletop Loved the battle! Great players and great armies and great table!
Love these games! Keep them coming guys.
We're doing our best! There's definitely more games coming!
Give me more Michael, love that man and his crons
Wow,a crazy game! Some incredible rolls!
This is what I want to see in Space Marine 3. I mean, those shootouts must have been loud enough to wake em up.
Holy hell the number of 1s Nick rolled for his lascannon attacks was insane. 😂🎉
That Marshal holding the line is peak Krieg
SICK. Sick, sick, sick.
Good job, fellas!
it's crazy how lore wise the guard as no chance to win that fight
that was a real good game
This was so funny, loved this match 😂
I randomly rolled D66 on the Magnificent Title table for the Doomstalker and it was "the Merciless" And a Bequethed Name D66 of "Amhut" so it is now Amhut the Merciless!
Name the Necro walker thingy "The Sun is a deadly lazer"
Love this
Love to see some non-cadian guard. I just wish games workshop loved them as much as I do.
Hieronymous Theta basically i love it! Dead men Walking!
I love earthshaker cannon profile either carrage or battery
this is the best nick has ever rolled, the rolls were so powerful...maybe the emperor is real?!?!?!?!
That was fun, I know nothing of the rules but necrons coming back every turn is so cooooool
Another fun game to watch, well done.
I'd love for them to start doing some analytics tracking. Having a graphic for number of hits, misses, failed saves, etc would be really neat.
Awesome Video! I always love the way astra militarum looks on the tabletop. So humble, yet so imposing. An episode that I would like to see would be Tau vs Imperial Knights. Little mechs vs Big mechs
Nick with a stellar perfoRmance❤
Thank you nick, thank you. What a guard comeback video. o7
Me: *sees a guard video* YOOOOO!
*sees its against necrons*
Oooooof this is either going to be a great game or a quick one.
12 3+, makes em all. 15 shots from the dev cannon, no 6's. The dice gods sure are fickle!
This is why i always run a Void Dragon lol. Gotta root for the Necrons this time!
Just as I'm considering getting back into 40k after not playing since 5th... both of my former armies in a batrep!
Yesss finally, another necron game
Man, when the Necron meta is all C'tan shards and monsters this was a really refreshing and fun match to watch. Yeah it wasn't a hyper optimized list but it was fun to watch. Felt like I was watching actual armies collide rather than the C''tan shards discovering the power of friendship and wiping the board like it's the last episode of a bad anime.
Those dice rolls were criminal, poor Necrons :( 😂
Just played a match against Guard with Necrons last night. The Emperor works in mysterious ways.
Tau Nick really missing them marker lights lol
I wonder if Michael is in a trade with those tape skills.