
Episode 246 - Why Campaigns Fail and what to do about it
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10/21/24 • 151 min
Episode 246 of The Independent Characters brings onto the roster Campbell McLaughlin of The 40k Badcast fame to join us! While his regular Podcast partner Dan takes some much deserved paternity leave, Campbell will be joining The Independent Characters army roster on a regular basis. We couldn't ask for a better partner!
In this episode, Carl and Campbell talk about the ways that Campaigns, in pretty much any system, fail. We discuss what types of speedbumps campaigns often run into, and how those become dead end streets. Then we take a look at what strategies you can apply to ensure that you campaign is a successful one!
Even with some choice edits, this episode rolls in at about two and a half hours. But we think this is a solid topic of discussion and we hope you enjoy listening to it as much as we enjoyed recording it!
And yes, that is new intro music you are hearing at the beginning of the episode. We are going to stick with it for awhile, at least as long as Campbell is guest starring on the show, and see how you folks adapt to it! Be sure to let us know your feedback!
Time Stamps:
- 0:00:00 - Show Intro and Elite Choice, Workbench, and Hobby Progress
- 0:52:15 - Why campaigns fail
- 1:35:00 - Tips to make your campaigns successful
- 2:22:00 - Final Discussion and Show Closing
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Episode 246 of The Independent Characters brings onto the roster Campbell McLaughlin of The 40k Badcast fame to join us! While his regular Podcast partner Dan takes some much deserved paternity leave, Campbell will be joining The Independent Characters army roster on a regular basis. We couldn't ask for a better partner!
In this episode, Carl and Campbell talk about the ways that Campaigns, in pretty much any system, fail. We discuss what types of speedbumps campaigns often run into, and how those become dead end streets. Then we take a look at what strategies you can apply to ensure that you campaign is a successful one!
Even with some choice edits, this episode rolls in at about two and a half hours. But we think this is a solid topic of discussion and we hope you enjoy listening to it as much as we enjoyed recording it!
And yes, that is new intro music you are hearing at the beginning of the episode. We are going to stick with it for awhile, at least as long as Campbell is guest starring on the show, and see how you folks adapt to it! Be sure to let us know your feedback!
Time Stamps:
- 0:00:00 - Show Intro and Elite Choice, Workbench, and Hobby Progress
- 0:52:15 - Why campaigns fail
- 1:35:00 - Tips to make your campaigns successful
- 2:22:00 - Final Discussion and Show Closing
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Previous Episode

Episode 245 - The Warrior Lodge: Big Guns Edition
Episode 236 of The Independent Characters has us bringing out the Big Guns! We have not only the return of none other than Justin Keefer to the program, but we also bring in Campbell McLaughlin from the 40k Badcast as well as Phil Hall from The Glacial Geek for a round of The Warrior Lodge!
We will cover a variety of topics in this lengthy episode. It will be a long episode but one that we feel will bring you more entertainment than its length would imply.
We hope you enjoy!
Time Stamps:
- 0:00:00 - Show Intro and Elite Choice
- 0:00:17 - Workbench and Hobby Progress
- 0:41:45 - Warrior Lodge: Part 1
- 1:58:45 - Warrior Lodg: Part 2
- 2:42:45 - Final Discussion and Show Closing
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Next Episode

Episode 247 - Fixed Lists and List Fixers
Episode 247 of The Independent Characters witnesses the return of Josh to the show! We continue to have Campbell from the 40kBadcast as our adopted Podcast Partner while Dan is on Paternity leave! (Congrats Dan by the way!)
In this episode Carl, Campbell, and Josh discuss the benefits and drawbacks of two different styles of lists. On one hand, there are those who never, or rarely change anything in their list. While on the other hand, you have those who enjoy changing up their lists every game.
We will go into the pros and cons of each option, and maybe a few ideas on how you might want to adjust your approach.
And yes, that is still new intro music you are hearing at the beginning of the episode. We are going to stick with it for awhile, at least as long as Campbell is guest starring on the show, and see how you folks adapt to it! Be sure to let us know your feedback!
This episode will drop on November 15th.
Time Stamps:
- 0:00:00 - Show Intro and Elite Choice, Workbench, and Hobby Progress
- 1:05:00 - Fixed Lists and List Fixers
- 2:13:00 - Final Discussion and Show Closing
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