I'll be honest: I have very little interest in Warhammer: The Old World. I didn't ever really get into Warhammer Fantasy Battles except for a small Empire army, and I was taking a hiatus from wargaming during the End Times and therefore missed out on The Big Disappointment.
And so as Games Workshop has been…
Warhammer Fantasy, a tabletop wargame set in a fictional world of heroic battles and fantastical creatures--the Warhammer factions captivate the imagination of players around the globe. At the heart of this immersive universe are its diverse factions, each with its own rich lore, distinctive playstyles, and iconic characters. This comprehensive guide aims to delve deep…
Wargaming With Kids: Why You Should Invite Your Children to Wargame With You
When I was a young kid, my first real introduction to wargaming was walking the two blocks to Comics Utah, a tiny shop that was nerdy kid's paradise--and home to the quintessential Simpson's Comic Book Guy owner. It sold comics, miniatures, and…
What are the Most Popular Games Workshop Games?
As I was browsing Reddit, I saw a question that surprised me. Someone asked "Is Warhammer 40k or Age of Sigmar more popular?"
Now I, being a very old timer in the hobby (I bought my first Warhammer Fantasy skeletons around 1987, and got into Warhammer 40k…
We assume you're aware that the beginning of Age of Sigmar was actually the end of a game that lasted for more than 30 years, Warhammer Fantasy Battles. We've discussed the reasons why Warhammer Fantasy had to die (basically, it wasn't bringing new people into the hobby and wasn't selling well). But how did Games…
Currently, Archaon is nearly on the level of a god--it can be argued that he is more powerful than the gods, for he wields the great power of all of them, but also has a corporeal form. But he didn't start out that way. Like Sigmar himself, Archaon was once a mortal.
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In the Warp exist four powerful beings whose existence is derived from the psychic energy of all living creatures in the universe. (This doesn't refer to psykers exclusively, but to the mental and emotional power inherent in every being.) Therefore, the Chaos Gods, or Dark Gods, are forever tied to those living in the Materium,…
This seems like a long time ago to some people, but to others the wounds are still fresh. Warhammer Fantasy Battles took place in what is now called Warhammer: The Old World, a world which Games Workshop's lore writers and designers quite literally blew up. The Old World exploded, a few of the gods survived,…