It’s not a binary choice to play one game or another, but so many people act like it is. Let’s look at some of the excellent reasons to pick up an historical game, whether or not you play something else already (you do play something else, and it’s 40K, isn’t it?).
Category: Philosophy
What Makes A Great Plastic Kit?
Wargames miniatures have been available in plastic longer than many folks in the hobby have been alive. Someone must have mastered the art of the plastic model kit by now, right?
In The Grim Darkness of the Far Future… Why Are We Still Using Army Lists?
Just about every aspect of Warhammer 40,000 has been reimagined over the years, including army lists. But Why do we still use them at all?
The Real Reason To Be Excited For Warhammer: The Old World
There are a lot of reasons to get excited about Warhammer: The Old World. Our beloved setting is rising, Phoenix-like, from the ashes! Factions have shrugged off their IP-heavy monickers and returned to their classical roots. Plastic sets that were put out of production are coming back to store shelves. But there is one reason…
Great Battles and Heroic Deeds In The Bay
Next door to the Bay Area Open this weekend, Kublacon was is full swing. Saturday saw some extremely impressive wargames on display and provided a nice change of pace from the standard GW fare and more competitive atmosphere of the BAO.
Proxy Wars – A Konflikt Far Far Away (BONUS ROUND)
In a completely unexpected and totally unforeseeable move, I’ve put together a Shadow Collective list. Let’s check it out!
Proxy Wars – A Konflikt Far Far Away (Part IV of IV)
Did you think I had forgotten about this little pet project? Not on your life! It’s time for the final installment of Proxy Wars – A Konflikt Far Far Away.
Games Workshop Needs to add more Character to the Chaos Daemons
In many ways one of the best things to ever happen to the Necrons was the lore re-write that occurred in their fifth edition codex. While they went from a competently inscrutable race led by mysterious gods to one that was mired in internal politics like everyone else. They also became more interesting and complex…
Tuesday Doldrums Quiz – On Tom Kirby’s Philosophy for GW
Hi all, We are here today with another quiz for you to pass the time! Now with 100% more Tom Kirby questions!
What I Want For my Daughter’s Experience of Wargaming
As some of you know, my wife and I recently welcomed a new baby girl into our family. As a wargaming addict, I have naturally started thinking about how I want to introduce her to the hobby and in what order to do so. She is not even five months old, so we are a…