Warhammer fans around the world have been eagerly anticipating the return of the Old World, a beloved setting that has been absent from the Warhammer tabletop gaming scene for many years. For those unfamiliar, the Old World was the setting for Warhammer Fantasy Battles, a tabletop game that was first released in 1983 and ended…
Games Workshop has released its new Boarding Patrol boxes as part of their Arks of Omen campaign. These are kinda similar to Combat Patrols, but smaller, and with the absence of vehicles. Because these are linked to Arks of Omen, Games Workshop has said that these boxes are not going to be permanent boxes, but…
We've talked before about why Warhammer is so expensive, and we've talked about how to wargame on a budget, but today I want to look at Warhammer compared to other wargames and see how it holds up. I got interested in this topic for two reasons: first, because someone was remarking on how expensive model-for-model…
In the vast and war-torn universe of Warhammer 40k, the Salamanders Space Marine Chapter is a formidable force to be reckoned with. This proud chapter of the Adeptus Astartes is known for its unwavering loyalty to the Imperium and its relentless pursuit of victory in the never-ending war against the forces of darkness. In this…
We've written about the best and worst combat patrol boxes before in terms of price, and we've looked at them in terms of points, but now I want look at the best and worst Combat Patrols, ranked according to all of that other stuff--and how well they play.
So, without further ado, let's…
I will be honest: I love the Horus Heresy models, but I have yet to play a single game. I have watched a lot, and I have read the rules, and I have seen battle reports, but I haven't ever been the player pushing the models around the table.
Part of this is because earlier…
The Ultramarines are a legendary Space Marine chapter in the Warhammer 40,000 universe, known for their bravery, skill, and unyielding devotion to the Emperor of Mankind. Here we will delve into the history and founding of the Ultramarines, exploring their role in the early days of the Imperium and their continued growth and influence in…
The Iron Hands are a revered and enigmatic Chapter of Space Marines within the Warhammer 40,000 universe. This post will delve into the history and origins of this esteemed Chapter and shed some light on what makes the Iron Hands so unique and feared by their enemies.
The Origins of the Iron Hands
The Iron…
Of course, any list of the coolest Warhammer models is going to be ripe for subjectivity. What is the coolest Warhammer model to me may be a model that you hate, and vice versa. Nonetheless, I have tried to pick the models that don’t just appeal to me, but that have broad appeal. Some of…
The Blood Angels are a chapter of the Imperial Space Marines, known for their bravery and ferocity in battle. Their origins date back to the time of the Great Crusade, and they have since become one of the most prominent chapters in the Imperium. The Blood Angels are important to understand because they play a…