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Episode 338: Getting Started with Warhammer 40K Nov 09, 2025

It's a new era for the show, and that means it's a good time to talk about getting started! In this episode, Rob and Kevin discuss getting started in the Warhammer 40,000 hobby. We walk you through tips on everything from where to find your inspiration, how to go about picking an army, ways to buy that army you just chose, and getting those first games in, as well as a bit of hobby advice for first-time miniature builders and painters. If you or someone you know has been thinking about getting into the Warhammer 40K gaming hobby, think of this as a general guide on how to get started from scratch!

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Episode 337: Catching Up with 40K Updates Oct 26, 2025

There’s been a lot of new releases and announcements since our look at characters, so it’s time to catch up with the updates! First off, we’ve got a big announcement for the podcast that should be a sign of great things to come. Then, we dive into the seven new holiday battleforces announced, and examine which are good buys and which will probably sit on shelves. After that, a look at the various Space Marine characters released, including the latest version of Marneus Calgar. Finally, we look at the new Faction Pack releases and see what GW has done right with this digital initiative, and what they could improve upon.

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Episode 336: The History of Characters and the Character Encyclopedia Oct 13, 2025

If there’s one thing that Warhammer 40,000 is loaded with, it’s unique characters who are often pivotal to the story. But how have those characters been reflected on the tabletop? In this episode, inspired by the new Warhammer 40,000 Character Encyclopedia, we dive into all things character-related! In part one, we look back at the history for rules for characters, especially special named characters from Rogue Trader through 10th Edition. Then, in part two, we look into the Encyclopedia and each pick five of our favorite characters. Come join us as we pick through 38 years of rules, discover some interesting bits of lore, and maybe even learn a new word or two!

Thank you to DK Books for sending us a copy of the Character Encyclopedia for review!

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Episode 335: 10th Edition Drukhari Sep 27, 2025

The time is finally upon us – the final codex (or at least, the last index to become a codex) of 10th Edition is here! In this episode, we delve into the new Drukhari codex, to see what the dark spiky cousins of the Aeldari are bringing in their new book. How is Power from Pain getting reworked? Who made the cut into the codex and who didn’t? Why did every single unit get an update? And which detachments bring their particularly poisonous flavor to the tabletop? Also, we delve into the most recent balance dataslate and see who got the biggest buffs and nerfs this time around.

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Episode 334: Narrative Play 2 with Chris and Rachel Sep 18, 2025

It’s time to talk narrative events again! This year, we’re joined by two guests – narrative loremasters Chris Stover and Rachel Strouhal. Both have been involved in multiple narrative events over the years, including the NoVA Open Narrative and the Warhammer 40,000 Grand Narrative, where you may have seen them on Warhammer Community. In this episode, Kevin and Dennis chat with them about how they got involved in narrative events, the differences between narrative and competitive play, cosplaying for narrative events, how narrative events can help grow the hobby scene, and their upcoming Stella Solataris narrative event in Dallas!

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Episode 333: 10th Edition Imperial Knights Sep 07, 2025

We’ve covered the spiky evil giant stompy robots of the Chaos Knights a few episodes ago, and so now it’s time for their less-spiky loyalist cousins, the Imperial Knights! We delve into the new codex, examine the changes between it and the index, and talk through the new detachments included. Did they somehow make Code Chivalric even better? Does the Knight Defender do what it says on the tin? Did they tone down the most pushed knights? Is it worth it to fight over a line in the sand? And can this book make people who don’t care for knights want to play them? Also, we make a brief dive into Kill Team as Rob reviews the new Tomb World box!

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Episode 332: Tenth Edition’s Second-Year Gradecard Aug 25, 2025

We are two years into 10th Edition, and it’s time for our yearly scoring of how the game is delivering on various promises. With 12 more codexes, 2 more narrative campaign books, a new tournament mission pack, 30 extra detachments, and 4 quarterly balance updates released since last time, there’s a lot of change. Has the game continued on a solid trajectory? Is faction balance still steady? Is the game’s streamlining delivering the increased ease and speed of play? Has codex quality been solid, or are we still seeing power and quality discrepancies? And is the game accessible, both to new players and to veteran wargamers? Let’s break it down and find out!

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Episode 331: 10th Edition Leagues of Votann Aug 09, 2025

We may be down two hosts, but that doesn’t mean we’re coming up short this episode – it’s time to delve deep into the new Leagues of Votann codex! In part one, we look at the new Votann models and dig into the updated lore of the Kin. Then, in part two, we look at the completely reworked army rule and all the datasheets to see what’s changed in what the Votann models do on the tabletop. Finally, in part three, we examine the codex’s five detachments. How do Yield Points play in a way that Judgement tokens did not? How will those new tallboy Ironkin play on the tabletop? And is there any reason to play the Grotmas detachment anymore? Listen to find out!

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Episode 330: Triple Feature – Previews, Templars, and Knights Jul 26, 2025

Not one, not two, but three things to discuss! First off, we talk about the latest Summer previews, including the surprise Votann drops and the new Space Marine characters and combat patrols. Then, it’s off to the first of two codex reviews with a look at the new Black Templars codex supplement. How do these overly zealous crusaders fare in this new book? Which of the new Templar Vows are worth taking? Why are there so many repeat datasheets? And who blobs up better – Black Templars or World Eaters? Finally, we look at the second codex – the Grey Knights! What is the dark secret of the Sons of Titan? Are their teleporting shenanigans still on point? Have they gone from defense to offense? And where is Kaldor Draigo, anyway? Listen and find out!

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Episode 329: Catching Up with Crusade: Armageddon Jul 07, 2025

It’s time to finish catching up with all the things we’ve put off due to Midwest Conquest and multiple new codexes, so as promised, it’s time for our look at Crusade: Armageddon – but that’s not all! In part one, we dive into the balance dataslate, points updates, and new detachments released both before _and_ after the Chaos Knights codex. Will the Lord Discordant finally make it back onto the tabletop? Are T’au finally fixed? Did GW go too far with the Knight updates? Then, in part two, we examine Crusade: Armageddon from both narrative and gameplay viewpoints. Does the Imperium get a win for once? How many mechanics can you layer on top of a mission? And does this book contain the least-readable Crusade chart yet? Listen to find out!

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Episode 328: 10th Edition Chaos Knights Jun 16, 2025

The Year of Chaos continues, and this installment stomps in with giant robotic feet! In this episode, we take a look at the new Chaos Knights codex. In the past, we’ve been pretty firm that Knights aren’t the most fun army to play against, and Chaos Knights in particular have been pretty one-note with the “Oops, All War-Dogs” build. Does this new codex address these issues? Are the big spiky knights making a comeback? Are the War Dog players left in the cold? And how will it feel to play against this army of evil metal giants? Listen to find out!

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Episode 327: Midwest Conquest 2025 Jun 09, 2025

Another year, and another Midwest Conquest is in the books! Like last year, Kevin and Dennis ran the Narrative event, and this time it’s bigger than before. Escalating game sizes, heroic and villainous tracks, assist characters – listen to find out how they ran the event, and what Rob’s experience was like playing in it. Also, we discuss the winners of the 40K GT, the painting competition, the results of the army raffle, and our Friday Preferred Enemies host games!
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Episode 326: 10th Edition Space Wolves May 24, 2025

The release schedule is fast and furious now, just like the army we’re looking at today! In this episode, we dive into the new Space Wolves codex supplement. The viking-themed fighters from Fenris return, and we take a look at how well they’ve managed the conversion from index to codex. Did they finally get sagas right? Are the new Space Wolf terminators worthy of the tabletop? Are Wulfen swinging for the fences again? And how much difference does a chapter keyword make? We discuss this and more! Also, a look at the new Chapter Approved mission deck, with its anticipated Asymmetric missions and Challenger cards.
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Episode 325: 10th Edition Thousand Sons May 17, 2025

Just as planned, the last of the four god-specific legions has made their appearance! In this episode, we delve into the new 10th edition codex for the Thousand Sons, the masters of chaotic magic. In an edition where psychic powers aren’t really a thing, how has Games Workshop made a psychic army function? How will the new version of Cabal of Sorcerers change things up for Thousand Sons players? Are Sekhetar Robots the new hotness, or an odd add-on? How do daemons play in the new book? And which detachments do we see having the most potential? And did Magnus, in fact, do anything wrong? Listen to find out!
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Episode 324: 10th Edition Death Guard and World Eaters Apr 26, 2025

The Year of Chaos is now in full swing, with not one, but two Chaos codexes dropping simultaneously! In this episode, we dive into the new Death Guard and World Eaters codexes. In part one, it’s Nurgle time, as we pick through plagues with the Death Guard. Has their contagion-based army rule changed? Are they finally tough enough to justify their bloat? And how many poxwalkers is actually enough? Then, in part two, it’s time for skulls and blood with the World Eaters. Can you still win at the casino of Khorne? Is the return of Khorne Daemonkin all that Kevin was waiting for? And what’s the most useless unit in the World Eaters codex? Strap yourselves in as we tackle a double-codex review!
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Episode 323: The Adepticon 2025 Previews Apr 14, 2025

Adepticon has come and gone, and it brought a new set of Warhammer previews! Games Workshop gave us a little bit of everything, from an army for the Old World never before seen on the tabletop, to a new pair of Kill Teams duking it out, to several 40K army updates, to a brand new Crusade book! We dig into the reveals, and give our thoughts – what’s the thing that got us most excited, and what’s the most polished turd of the bunch? Also, a head’s up – we start off with an unhappy but necessary discussion of the new tariffs and what impact that might have on our hobbies and the places we buy them from. We’re not going to let that dampen our excitement for what’s coming, though!
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Episode 322: The Spring 2025 Balance Update and Other Goodies Mar 31, 2025

It’s a new quarter, and that means a new set of balance updates – but that’s not all! In this episode, we discuss several changes and new options that GW has delivered. We start off discussing the new Aspects of War series in White Dwarf and the first installment’s stratagem replacements. Next, we dive into the new Balance Dataslate and look at the changes and corrections that various factions are getting to bump them up or bring them down a bit. Finally, we look at the first batch of quarterly detachment releases, with new options for Adeptus Custodes, T’au, and the Orks!
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Episode 321: Crusade – Nachmund Gauntlet Mar 18, 2025

The next Crusade book is upon us, and it’s time to return to the Nachmund Gauntlet! In past editions, the fighting was mostly focused on Vigilus, but this time around, GW is focusing on Sangua Terra at the other end of the Gauntlet. In this episode, we take a look at the new Crusade book and discuss its narrative, its campaign system, and its specific Crusade rules. Does the Imperium come out on top this time? Is this the most complex campaign system GW has created for 10th edition? Should surgical deep strikes be a core rule in the game? We take a look at all this and more, as well as some news regarding some major tournament changes!
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Episode 320: 10th Edition Emperor’s Children Mar 01, 2025

It’s time for excess as a new faction is released! In this episode, we crack open the new Champions of Slaanesh launch box for the brand-new Emperor’s Children. We take a look at the new models for their lord, their battleline units, and the debut of plastic Noise Marines. Then, it’s time to delve into the codex, as we run through the new army rule, the new units, and all six of their detachments. Are the sons of Fulgrim ready to take on the tabletop as a complete fighting force, or does this symphony of destruction come up a few notes short? Listen to find out!
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Episode 319: A Bit of Random Hobby Discussion Feb 24, 2025

We’re between releases and down a host (for a good reason!), so why not take some time to catch up with what we’ve got going on? First, our thoughts on the new special ultra edition of the upcoming Chaos legion codexes, then onto a discussion about The Old World and how it might just be the most accessible army-scale game that GW is putting out right now. Next, some hobby progress, including fixing some pants and Rob’s first game of Age of Sigmar. Finally, a discussion on how to get the hobby experience you want, and a bit about the Gaunt’s Ghosts series. It’s no one thing, but it’s a little bit of everything!
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Episode 318: 10th Edition Aeldari Feb 10, 2025

The Craftworlds are back with a new codex and new ways to play! In this episode, we delve into the new Aeldari codex, including the new Battle Focus rule, all nine (9!) playable detachments, and all the unit changes. With Strands of Fate replaced and shunted to a single detachment, how different will this former-powerhouse army play? Do they still have the tools without being overpowered? Or will they dance rings around their opponents? Listen to find out! Also, we take a look at the Emperor’s Children preview from the Las Vegas Open reveal.
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Episode 317: The Las Vegas Open 2025 Narrative Jan 29, 2025

Preferred Enemies returns to Las Vegas for the LVO Narrative! This time, Dennis joins Kevin for his first Las Vegas Open experience. While over 1000 players were duking it out in the Grand Tournament, Dennis and Kevin delved into the smaller, but no less exciting, Narrative event. Between Dennis’s penitent Sororitas and Kevin’s T’au World Eaters, how will our intrepid reporters fare? Listen to find out!
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Episode 316: 10th Edition Astra Militarum Jan 11, 2025

The first new codex of 2025 is here, and it’s the Hammer of the Emperor – the Astra Militarum! In this episode, we crack open the new Death Korps of Krieg army box and the codex within, and do our best to figure out the orders we’ve been given. How do the new models look? How do the new detachments fare? Will anything dethrone the Combined Regiment from the Index? Also, we look at the last two detachments from Grotmas and give our thoughts on the Fulgrim reveal.
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Episode 315: Grotmas – A Lot of Presents, A Bit of Coal Dec 30, 2024

We’ve already talked about the balance dataslate and Deathwatch, and now it’s time to unwrap the rest of the Grotmas present bounty! In this episode we get through (most of) the rest of the Grotmas bounty, in order from day 1 to day 22. Everybody got something, but will everyone enjoy what they got? Which detachments look cool, which ones deliver on flavor, and which ones don’t quite hit the mark?
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Episode 314: It’s a Grotmas Miracle! Dec 19, 2024

With Dennis and Kevin back from the Grand Narrative, we can now talk about some great and wondrous things! First up, we discuss the Warhammer preview and how it might just be the best one yet. While some things were expected, and others anticipated, some things we got were beyond our wildest dreams! Then, in part two, we discuss the Balance Dataslate that dropped between recording sessions, as well as the returned and improved Deathwatch index! Is it everything we hoped? Listen and find out!
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Episode 313: The Grand Narrative 2024 Dec 03, 2024

Hundreds of players descended upon Atlanta to play in this year’s Grand Narrative, and we had two representatives of the Preferred Enemies crew in the thick of it! Which grand alliance will come out on top? Will Dennis’s Votann discover, demolish, and deliver? Will Kevin survive his new cosplay? Listen to find out!
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Episode 312: Vehicles in 40K, Then and Now Nov 25, 2024

In our last episode, we discussed old mechanics from 40K’s history. This time, we’re focusing on one specific aspect of the game – vehicles. From the days of Third Edition with armor facings and penetration rolls, to glance-locking vehicles in Fifth Edition, to the introduction of Flyers in Sixth Edition, all the way through the Eighth and Tenth Edition reboots, we delve into the history of tanks and transports and such. We also look at how vehicles are (and possibly aren’t) working in Tenth Edition, where we think any issues might lie, and whether or not Games Workshop is likely to do much about it. We also take a small tangent to look at holiday bundle sales and what that might mean for how people are approaching this year’s collections.
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Episode 311: Mechanics We Miss and Mechanics We Don’t Nov 04, 2024

In this episode, we take a look back through previous editions and examine game mechanics that aren’t in 10th Edition anymore. Which ones do are we sad to see gone, and which ones are we glad to see gone? Thanks to our very rigorous and scientific methods – there are number ratings and everything – we’ve narrowed the field down to our top and bottom six, along with some others where we had very conflicting opinions. All this, as well as discussion of some of the newest news and upcoming releases.
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Episode 310: Warhammer Day 2024 Oct 24, 2024

It’s that time of year again – Warhammer Day has come and gone, and with it came a batch of previews. Actual previews, with actual things shown! In this episode, we discuss the reveals of the 2024 Warhammer Day Preview. We look at the five new holiday battleforce boxes, take a brief stop in Kill Team Land to look at some Ratlings and Tankbustas, and have a number of tangents including the new version of Underworlds, the price of hobby tools, and another company’s answer to an army builder subscription.
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Episode 309: A Show About Nothing Oct 12, 2024

For once, we don’t have a new codex to review or a reveal to discuss, so it’s time to go off-schedule and just talk about nothing – and anything. We start off with our impressions of Space Marine 2, both positive and negative, move on to the new Kill Team release, have a small digression to talk about time, and then finish up with something we haven’t done in a while – hobby progress! It’s a little bit of everything in this episode about nothing.
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Episode 308: Roadmaps and Monkey Paws Sep 16, 2024

The NoVA Open Roadmap presentation came and went and… we have thoughts. We look at what was promised, what was delivered, and what wasn’t delivered. What are the possible implications of this upcoming release schedule, and what would we have done differently? Afterwards, we look at the various things that have been asked for since the early days of the podcast back in 5th Edition – more frequent codex releases, more errata, better and more standardized missions, and more playable factions – and ask: did we get what we asked for, and if so, is it really what we wanted? Were these just the wargaming equivalent of a monkey’s paw wish, and if so, what were the costs of getting what we wanted?
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Episode 307: 10th Edition Blood Angels Sep 01, 2024

We’re off the roadmap now, and a new codex is upon us! In this episode, we take a look at the upcoming Blood Angels codex supplement to determine how well the sons of Sanguinius survived the shift from index to codex. Do the new detachments serve up an appropriately Blood Angels-ish experience? Did the Sanguinary Guard get anything in exchange for their nipples? And who didn’t make it into the final book? Also, we look at the Hivestorm preview and talk about promises of free rules and where a starter set needs to land.
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Episode 306: 10th Edition Imperial Agents and Boarding Actions Double Review Aug 18, 2024

Two books dropped on the same weekend, and we decided to tackle them both at once this time! In part one, we take a look at the new Imperial Agents codex. This mashup was much maligned by us in its past incarnations, so does this version fare any better? Is it a viable book? Do the Imperial Agents work as an army? And what does this mean for the Deathwatch? Meanwhile, in part two, we delve into the tome that is the Boarding Actions Compendium. The Arks of Omen books brought us this new format last year, and we’ve had a PDF patch to make it playable, but how does this full update to 10th edition look? And how many options does it give you to play this format?
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Episode 305: Tenth Edition’s First Year Gradecard Aug 04, 2024

It’s been just about a year since we graded 10th Edition Warhammer 40K to determine how well it delivered on its promises after launch. Well, 12 months, 11 codexes, 2 narrative campaign books, and 2 tournament mission packs later, it’s time to see where they’ve improved and where they’ve faltered. Has faction balance recovered from its dismal state at the game’s launch? Is the game still “simplified, not simple”? Have codexes delivered quality rules without bogging the game down with too much cruft? And is the game still accessible, both to new players and to veteran wargamers? It’s time to dig in and see!
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Episode 304: Narrative Play with Chris Stover Jul 22, 2024

It’s time to talk narrative play! In this episode, we’re joined by Chris Stover, organizer of Narrative events at the NOVA Open. You might recognize him from last year’s Grand Narrative coverage, but he’s more than a chaos cultist cosplayer; he’s the person behind one of the biggest narrative Warhammer 40K events in the country! We talk with Chris about what it’s like to organize and run such a large event, what’s happened in the NOVA Open narrative story over the last couple of years, what he’s learned along the way, and why there shouldn’t be a huge gulf between narrative and competitive players!
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Episode 303: 10th Edition Genestealer Cults Jul 08, 2024

The second episode of our Religious Codex Double-Feature is here, and this time we delve into the undercities of the Imperium to take a look at the Genestealer Cults. How did these half-human, half-alien hybrids get here? Will the Star Children truly save them? And how did they handle the transition from index to codex? We try to untangle their plans and figure out how they stack up, especially compared to their opposites in devotion, the Sisters of Battle. Also, we examine the changes from the June Balance Dataslate and rules update, and try to answer the question: are we even playing the same edition we were playing a year ago?
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Episode 302: 10th Edition Adepta Sororitas Jun 30, 2024

A double event of codex religiosity is upon us, and first up are the militant arm of the Eccleisarchy, the Adepta Sororitas! In this episode, we dive into the new book for the Sisters of Battle and look at how these faithful females fared in the transition from index to codex. Can you actually have a good codex with only four detachments? Did the Acts of Faith system get changed again? And is there a chance this book came out… possibly too good? And will they pay for it with the points update? (Spoiler: they will.)
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Episode 301: 10th Edition Chaos Space Marines Jun 10, 2024

The Long War is upon us, and that means it’s time to discuss the forces that have been fighting it all this time – the Chaos Space Marines! Their new codex is out, so it’s time to discuss these traitor legions and how they’re reflected on the table in this new book. With eight detachments to choose from, what playstyles are supported? Which ones are clear threats, which ones are there for the flavor, and which ones just don’t quite make the grade? What units changed, and was it for the better or worse? And what about the Emperor’s Children – how do they fit into all of this? All that, plus a look at the US Open previews, in this episode!
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Episode 300: The Midwest Conquest/Dallas Open Extravaganza May 28, 2024

It’s our 300th episode, and we celebrate with a double-helping of event coverage! In part one, we talk about the Midwest Conquest 2024, with Dennis and Kevin running a narrative event, Rob playing in the narrative event, and Richard judging the paint competition for the GT. We’re also joined by Daniel, one of the judges, to hear about the competitive side of the convention. Then, in part two, Dennis and Kevin continue their narrative coverage with their experiences at the Dallas Open narrative event. Battles are fought, a hobby trophy is within reach, and someone ends up being the most famous!
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Episode 299: 10th Edition Adeptus Custodes May 06, 2024

It’s time for the second half of the double-codex release review, and this time, we’ve traded Richard for Dennis as we trade Orks for Custodes! The Emperor’s golden guard are here with their new 10th edition codex, and it’s definitely had… a reception by the community, that’s for sure. No need to be coy – this book is definitely weaker than the index that preceded it. But how exactly did that happen? What about this book makes it less powerful? Is this a sign of a larger trend in codex de-powering? And did we end up asking for it? Also, we address the biggest controversy to hit 40K in recent memory. Oh, and that other one, too.
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Episode 298: 10th Edition Orks Apr 13, 2024

Two codexes are out for pre-order, but we’ve only got room in the episode to talk about one, so we’re going with the one that’s mean and green! In this episode, we take a look at the upcoming Ork codex. What’s new, what’s changed, what’s gone, and how is this going to change how everyone’s favorite fungal combat hooligans play? Also, we take a look at the recently-announced purge of Age of Sigmar models and contemplate what, if anything, this could mean for 40K in the future.
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Episode 297: Crusade and Narrative 40K Mar 31, 2024

Sometimes, you want a break from matched play, or you just want to tell a neat story with your miniatures, and that’s where narrative play comes in! In this episode, we discuss the ins and outs of Crusade, the narrative system that Games Workshop introduced with 9th edition and continues to support into 10th. We delve into how it works, what we like about it, and what we don’t like as much, and some alternative narrative systems you might consider as well. Also, we discuss the Adepticon 2024 reveals, including the Chaos Space Marine codex and boxes, the new Kill Team box, and whether or not GW might be spreading themselves too thin.
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Episode 296: 10th Edition T’au Mar 16, 2024

The Kroot are on the hunt, and we get the spoils! In this episode, we review the new Kroot Hunting Pack army box and the new T’au Empire codex that’s included inside. In part one, we discuss the box’s presentation, examine the new Kroot models, and look at how they compare to the old Kroot Carnivores. In part two, we dig into the meat of the new book and work through the ups and downs of the new codex. Is it the greater good or a killing blow for this army, or somewhere in-between? Listen to find out.
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Episode 295: Crusade – Pariah Nexus Feb 27, 2024

It’s Crusade time! In this episode, we take a look at the new Pariah Nexus campaign book and delve into the goings-on in the Nephilim Sector. What have the Necrons been up to? Why are the Adepta Sororitas the only ones who can stop them? What does Belisarius Cawl hope to achieve with his explorator fleets? How did [REDACTED] get involved? And are super-weapons ever a good idea? We take a look at the story and the campaign rules of this brand new book!
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Episode 294: LVO 2024 and 10th Edition Dark Angels Feb 09, 2024

Thanks to attempts by Nurgle and Vashtorr to stop us, this episode is delayed but not defeated! In this episode, we discuss all the news from the 2024 Las Vegas Open, including the previews, the main event, and Kevin bringing home a trophy from the Narrative event. We also take a quick spin through last week’s Balance Dataslate and look at some of the changes and where the game is sitting now. In part two, we dig into the new Deathwing Assault box and the Dark Angel codex supplement. The models look good, but how do the rules fare? Listen to find out!
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Episode 293: Winter Break Previews and 2024 Resolutions Jan 16, 2024

We’re back in the new year, and there’s a whole set of previews that GW released over the holiday break! In part one, we discuss those Christmas Angels, the mystery mini silhouettes, a bizarre boxed set re-release (with a slight tangent into the Old World), and the winner of Model of the Year (two of us picked the winner!). In part two, we talk about our hobby and gaming goals for 2024. Join us on our brand-new Discord to tell us your hobby goals!
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Episode 292: Ending 2023 and Predicting 2024 Dec 24, 2023

It’s our last episode of 2023, and it’s time to wrap things up with a look back and a look ahead! In part one, we discuss a topic that’s been plaguing Rob as of late – is 10th Edition good yet? We review our first quarter grade card from August and look at how the environment has changed. Some grades go way up… and some may go way down. In part two, we take a look ahead at the 40K roadmap for next year and make some predictions about what models we might see released with each codex, what detachments we foresee, and even take a stab at guessing what the mysterious “Redacted” summer codex might be. We wrap it all up with your wish lists for the new year!
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Episode 291: Double Codex Review – Tenth Edition Adeptus Mechanicus and Necrons Dec 11, 2023

It’s a double event! Two codexes have dropped, and we’ve got one episode to get through them both. Can we do it? We certainly try! In this episode, we take a look at the two newest codexes with two very different takes on technology – worship it, or be it? The Adeptus Mechanicus have had a rough go in 10th Edition with arguably the weakest detachment rules – does this new codex give them the tools they need to field multiple viable armies? Meanwhile, the Necrons have had a bit of an oppressive, endlessly-regenerating playstyle this time around – does their new book rebalance them to be more interesting and give them more ways to play? More importantly, do these codexes sound enjoyable to play with and play against? Listen to find out what we think!
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Episode 290: The Grand Narrative 2023 Dec 01, 2023

It’s the end of the Warhammer Open season, and that means it’s Grand Narrative time! We had a great time at the Narrative event in Kansas City, so we sent Kevin and Dennis down to Atlanta to experience the finale of the story we started telling back in June. We’ve got four days of coverage, from the initial briefings to the final aftermath, and everything in between. How did Dennis’s Leagues of Votann and Kevin’s very special World Eaters army fare? Listen to find out!
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Episode 289: Starting a New Army, Part Two – Building and Painting Nov 14, 2023

In our last episode, we walked through the process of building a new army from a logistic and financial sense. In this episode, it’s time to build that army in a more literal sense, so we’re talking building and painting your army! We go through the range of tools and techniques for getting your models off the sprue, assembled, painted, and based, as well as tips and tricks we’ve learned over the years. Is a $50 pair of sprue clippers worth the price? Who makes the best glue? Should you ever buy a $30 can of spray paint? Can you actually paint models with craft paints? Does slapchop painting work for everything? We answer all of these and more. Also, we look at the Warhammer day previews, the latest Metawatch, and the launch of the new Warhammer website.
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Episode 288: Starting a New Army (2023 Edition) Oct 15, 2023

If you’re contemplating starting a new army, it can be daunting trying to figure out how to get started. In this episode, we give you our general strategy (or maybe a strategy we should have followed, in some instances) on how to handle that process without getting in over your head. With any luck, this plan should carry you from initial concepting all the way through your first dozen games or so. Also, we have a bit of a beginning rant/discussion on disappearing unit options and our concerns about where it’s leaving the hobby.
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Episode 287: 10th Edition Space Marines Sep 30, 2023

The second codex of 10th Edition is coming, and this time, the poster boys of Warhammer 40K are up! The Space Marines make their transition from index to codex, and in this episode, we dive into this thick book and look at some of the surprisingly large changes. From their core mechanic getting updated, to the new First Founding detachments, to all the units that have been consolidated or cut, there’s a lot to cover in just a couple of hours. Also, how do we think these changes will affect the other marine codexes that depend on this one? Listen to find out!
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Episode 286: The Autumn 2023 Balance Dataslate Sep 18, 2023

It’s been a rough three months for Warhammer 40K from a balance standpoint, and now the eagerly-anticipated balance dataslate has been released. From core rules to faction rules to unit points, a wide variety of changes have been made to the game to try to rein in the worst offenders and pull up the under-performers. The big question, of course, is: will this fix the game? Are these the right changes? Did they hit the top factions too hard, not hard enough, or just right? Does this help the lagging factions in meaningful ways? We take a look as we dig through all the changes and see how we feel they affect the landscape.
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Episode 285: 10th Edition Tyranids Sep 02, 2023

The first codex of the new edition is upon us, and it comes with one mind and many sharp, pointy teeth! In this episode, we discuss the new Codex: Tyranids for 10th Edition. What does the new codex format look like? What’s been added? What’s gone? What about the new detachments – is there one clear “best” detachment, or do they all have their uses? What about the new units, like the Norn Emissary and Assimilator? We dig into all this and more as we work our way through the book. Also, Kevin discusses his league games, Dennis discusses some casual games, Richard examines the new Tyranid model kits, and Rob complains about games with weird dice.
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Episode 284: Tenth Edition’s First Quarter Gradecard Aug 22, 2023

We’ve been experiencing the 10th Edition ruleset in one form or another for about 3 months, and that means the first quarter is done and it’s time to send home those report cards! So, how has the newest edition of Warhammer 40K done? We went through and graded this in a number of areas, from the initial rollout to the core rules quality to rules accessibility to game balance, all on the classic A-F scale. Is 10th Edition at the top of the class? Or is it doomed to spend time in remedial school? Listen as we pick through the edition and discuss what is and isn’t working, and what we think needs to be done by the end of the semester.
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Episode 283: Trophies, Tactics, and Two Xenos Aug 04, 2023

Rob returns from his first 8-round 10th Edition tournament, and he doesn’t do it empty-handed! In this episode, we talk about Rob’s experience at the Show Me Showdown and how he brought home the Best T’au trophy. Then, we talk about other games played, including escalation leagues, Combat Patrol tournaments, and more Basement-Hammer, and what is and isn’t working. Finally, we compare two xenos armies – Aeldari and T’au – and try to figure out what went wrong with the balance between them.
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Episode 282: 10th Edition Games Played Jul 20, 2023

In this episode, it’s time to let the models hit the mat and talk about actual games played of 10th Edition 40K, and in a surprising twist, all four of us have gotten games in! We’re not just talking about your standard 2000-point games (although those are included as well). We’ve got a little bit of everything, including Combat Patrol, 500-point escalation league games to four-player team games, 1000-point Basementhammer, and 2000-point tournament play. Also, we talk a little about the early balance changes, the new starter sets, and a few items from the Not-Warhammer-40K preview.
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Episode 281: Tenth Edition Launches! Jul 07, 2023

The Tenth Edition launch has come and gone, and with it comes a mix of topics for our hosts to discuss. First, an extended hobby progress segment involving magnets and painting techniques. Following that, we dig into a little bit of everything 10th edition-related, including the new points system, the new 40K app, the Forge World datasheets, our first games of 10th Edition, and the current discourse on comp at 10th Edition tournaments.
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Episode 280: The 2023 Kansas City US Open Jun 17, 2023

New edition, new format! We’ve stripped out a couple of phases of the show to get it to you on a more timely, more focused fashion. In part one, we discuss our experience at the second US Open to be held in Kansas City, with a particular focus on the narrative event. In part two, we look at the rollout for 10th Edition, how this differs from any past editions, and whether or not you really need the Leviathan box.
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Episode 279: The Midwest Conquest 2023 Jun 04, 2023

We’re back together in Kansas City for the 2023 Midwest Conquest! In part one of this episode, we talk about the tournament, our games, and the winners, as well as the Titan-themed shenanigans we got into on the day before the big event. In part two, we talk about Boarding Actions (thanks to Dennis bringing up his terrain set from Texas), our experiences, the big differences between it and standard 40K, and how well we think it’ll translate to 10th Edition.
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Episode 278: Leviathan Revealed May 12, 2023

Warhammer Fest 2023 has come and gone, but in its wake we have a whole slew of revelations about 10th Edition. The biggest reveal? The launch box and its contents! We dig into the coverage about the upcoming Leviathan box, including the models, the book, and the deck of cards. Deck of cards? Yes, deck of cards. We also do a day by day dive into all the 10th edition coverage from the end of April, with a special focus on that deck of cards and what it means for games going forward. Also, the return of listener mail, and our hobby progress!
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Episode 277: Arks of Omen – The Lion Apr 24, 2023

The conclusion of the Arks of Omen series is here, and with it comes the return of a second loyalist primarch to the 41st millenium. What is Lion’el Jonson up to in this final book, and how does it work into the larger story? What is Vashtorr’s endgame? Does Chaos win or lose this narrative ark? What does this set up for 10th Edition? We dig into the synopsis, as well as this final take on Boarding Action rules and missions, in this episode. Also, we pick through all the tidbits of 10th Edition previews (as of recording), and try to get a bigger picture of what this edition will look like. Finally, our hobby progress, and the soon-to-be-obsolete Morale Phase!
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Episode 276: Lions and Previews and Tenth, Oh My! Apr 04, 2023

After a month away, we return to a plethora of previews and new releases – so many, we dedicated the entire episode to them! In this episode, we cover the arrival of Vashtorr, the new Boarding Patrols boxes, Arks of Omen three and four, the accidental Dante deployment, and the full Adepticon 40K preview, including the biggest announcement: the oft-rumored and now-confirmed 10th Edition of Warhammer 40,000. We pick through all the details (as of recording time) and try to build as much a picture of the future as we can, all trying to answer two questions. First, will this address the issues facing the game, and second, can they pull it off? All this, our hobby progress, and a tiny-yet-epic Morale Phase!
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Episode 275: Arks of Omen – Angron Mar 02, 2023

The Arks of Omen storyline continues, and this time we look at the second volume, which is headlined by everyone’s favorite angry angel, Angron. What draws him to wage battle against the forces of the Imperium, what does Khorne have in store for the sector, and what is Vashtorr the Arkifane’s real goal in all of this? In addition, we get the second installment of Boarding Action rules, with this book providing new faction-specific rules and new missions. How is the format holding up, what new strategic elements are in play, and how many books will you need to play it? Also, news and new release, our hobby progress, and the Morale Phase!
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Episode 274: Ninth Edition World Eaters Feb 13, 2023

Rev up those chainaxes and slap on some red armor – it’s time to talk World Eaters! In this episode, we take a look at the new World Eaters codex and tell you 8 things you need to know about it. Yes, it’s down from our usual 10, but Khorne insisted on 8. We talk about the things this codex has, as well as the things that are surprisingly missing. Also, news and new releases, your listener mail, hobby progress, and the Morale Phase!
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Episode 273: Building Arks of Omen Detachment Armies Jan 31, 2023

Last episode, we took a look at the new Arks of Omen detachment in this season’s Grand Tournament packet. In this episode, we’re going to look at what you can actually do with it. We take the detachment through its paces and see how far we can push its flexibility. Bloody Rose Sisters of Battle? Death Guard Terminus Est force? The Eight? Oops, All Squigs? We try our hand at those and much more. Also, news and new releases, your listener mail, our hobby progress, and a multiverse-ranging Morale Phase!
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Episode 272: Arks of Omen Review Double Feature Jan 17, 2023

New year, new season, new narrative! In this episode, we take a look at both new Arks of Omen books. First, we examine the Arks of Omen Grand Tournament booklet, with its new detachment structure. Is this book going to give us the grand flexible army-building we’ve been hoping for, while keeping the balance improvements from Nephilim? Second, we delve into Arks of Omen: Abaddon, with a focus on the new Boarding Action format. Games Workshop is hitching their wagons to this format for the next few months – is it everything they’re promising, or is it another format that’ll fall to the wayside? Also, news and new releases, your listener mail, hobby progress, and the Morale Phase!
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Episode 271: End of Year Wrap-Up, Part Two Dec 23, 2022

To wrap up the year, we take a look back at happenings between 0000022.M03 and 0997022.M03. It was a year that brought us the update of the final 8th edition codexes, seasonal 40K, quarterly balance dataslates, and even a brand-new faction. What armies dominated the full return of super-major events? Did Games Workshop win the battle to balance the game, or is there yet more war to wage? Should the Aeldari get yearly Phoenix Lord and Aspect Warrior updates? Did Rob’s dream of Traitor Guard as a separate army come true? We talk about all that and more in our last episode of the year!
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Episode 270: End of Year Wrap-Up, Part One Dec 10, 2022

The year is winding to an end, and there’s a lot to discuss in the last couple of weeks! Fortunately, Rob, Dennis, and Richard are here to tackle the topics. We discuss the end of the US Open Series, both in the Competitive and Narrative tracks, with a deep dive into all the stops Games Workshop pulled out for the narrative finale. Also, we talk about the last Metawatch of the year and what it tells us about how things are going from a design and balance standpoint. There’s also the Chaos-focused reveals from the Grand Narrative preview, such as Vashtorr and the new World Eaters. We dig into the holiday army bundles and give our rankings on which boxes are the best for your buck. Finally, we take a look at the Armies on Parade winners and just what we love about all of them. We’ll be back in two weeks for Part Two of our Year-End Wrap-Up!
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Episode 269: Ninth Edition Astra Militarum Nov 24, 2022

It’s time to bite the bullet, grab our t-shirts and flashlights, and brave something otherwise unknown to us – talking about the Imperial Guard! We dig into the codex included in the new Cadia Stands box and discuss 10 things you need to know about the new Astra Militarum. From the new subfaction-free regimental doctrines to the new units, and all the high points inbetween, we do our best to dig into this army that none of us play. How do orders work? Where did Commissar Yarrick and his tank go? Which is better – Tempestus or Kasrkin? And do we really need four different varieties of infantry squad? We address this and more as we do our best to review this book! Also, news and new releases, your listener mail, hobby progress, and a snappy Morale Phase!
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Episode 268: The Warhammer US Open Kansas City Nov 04, 2022

The US Open is in our hometown, and we had to attend! In this episode, Kevin, Dennis, and Rob discuss their experience at the 2022 Warhammer US Open in Kansas City, where all three attended the Narrative event. After a primer in Crusade last episode, how did our trio fare? Who won – the valiant forces of order or the nefarious forces of ruin? What happens when you bring a Ta’unar to a narrative game? How many things can a Khorne Kytan kill at once? How did the Sororitas and their Votann allies fare? And which of the three brought home the trophy for the most famous hero in the event? Listen and find out the answers to these questions and more!
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Episode 267: Playing Crusade 40K Oct 16, 2022

We’ve spent a lot of episodes talking about 9th Edition 40K, but one thing we’ve never really touched on is 9th Edition’s spin on narrative 40K, Crusade. With three of us getting ready to play in the Crusade event at the Warhammer US Open in Kansas City, it’s time to turn our focus towards this neglected format! In this episode, we delve into the nuts and bolts of Crusade – what is it, how it works, and how it differs from traditional matched play. We also discuss what we’re bringing to the event, why we’re bringing it, and how we’re making those lists work. Also, news and new releases, including a deep dive into the emergency Leagues of Votann updates, your listener mail, our hobby progress, and a smashing Morale Phase!
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Episode 266: The Leagues of Votann Sep 17, 2022

What started out as an April Fool’s joke is now in our hands – the new Leagues of Votann codex and army box are here! We delve into this new faction, discuss their lore, and pick out ten (or is it eleven) things you need to know about this army! From their grudge-based special rules to their slow-and-steady playstyle to their wild new weaponry, we dig in and forge ahead with Dennis’s new favorite force. Also, news and new releases, your listener mail, hobby progress, and a Morale Phase about getting back to what we love. Don’t sell yourself short and miss this one!
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Episode 265: Ninth Edition Chaos Daemons Sep 05, 2022

What rough beast, its hour come at last, slouches from the Warp to be born? It’s the new Chaos Daemons codex! In this episode, we talk about 10 Things You Should Know about the new Daemons book. Is the Warp Storm table manageable now? How about the new daemonic saves? And how do the servants of the various Chaos Gods actually play on the table? We dig in and discuss this and more. Also, news, new releases, and your listener mail! No Hobby Progress or Morale Phase this episode, due to time constraints, but they’ll be back next episode!
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Episode 264: Astropathic Choir Time! Aug 28, 2022

We put out the call into the warp for commentary on our episodes about game complexity and stratagems, and the warp answered! Our choir of astropaths was busy collecting messages, and now we have a whole episode’s worth to go through! We talk hobby tips, Chaos Space Marine corrections, tournament scoring, and more! Also, as always news and new releases, our hobby progress, and a Morale Phase brought to you by the letter “S”!
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Episode 263: The One-Sentence Fix for 40K? Aug 01, 2022

In episode 258, we asked the question: Has Warhammer 40K become too complex? In this episode, we discuss an editorial on Frontline Gaming that suggests fixing the complexity and balance issues of 9th Edition with one simple fix. One single errata, this article claims, could correct the flaws of 40K and bring in a new, better age of the game. We take a look at that suggestion and give our thoughts, as well as some alternatives. Also, news and new releases (including a review of some brand-new models), the return of your listener mail, our hobby progress, Dennis’s solo tournament update, and the Morale phase!
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Episode 262: Ninth Edition Chaos Space Marines Jul 13, 2022

We’re near the end of the 9th Edition codex cycle, and the Eye of Terror finally gets its due – the new Chaos Space Marines codex is here! How do we feel about this new book? Is it everything we’d hoped? Are marks useful? Is one extra wound enough? Will the galaxy burn? Are cultists viable? And what about the World Eaters and their White Dwarf codex? We talk about all this and more as we look at 10 Things You Need to Know About the Chaos Space Marines Codex. Also, news and new releases, a hobby progress section with a new project from Dennis, and a strange new Morale Phase!
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Episode 261: Ninth Edition Genestealer Cults Jun 30, 2022

We promised to release it before the end of June 2022, and we managed to come through just in the nick of time – it’s our review of the 9th edition Genestealer Cults codex! How do these bald mutant rebels and their alien overlord(s) manage on the modern tabletop? We talk about 10 things you need to know about the newest Genestealer Cult codex. Also, news and new releases, your listener mail, our hobby progress (wherein Rob is gifted a new hobby), and the Morale Phase!
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Episode 260: Ninth Edition Knights – Imperial and Chaos Jun 14, 2022

Instead of recording two episodes for one codex – we remember you, Codex: Aeldari – we’re doing two codexes in one episode! This time, we’re taking a look at both new Knights codexes. How do the Imperial and Chaos Knights stack against each other? What new tricks do the Chaos knights have to even the field between them and their loyalist counterparts? Which faction’s new special rules are the bigger bookkeeping nightmare? And is it finally worth it to splash a Knight into your other armies? We take a look at this and more was we cover 10 Things You Need to Know About Knights. Also, we look at the Warhammer Online reveals at the beginning of May and pick through everything that is 40K-related, even tangetially (like the Horus Heresy reveals). All this, hobby progress, and the Morale Phase in this (delayed) episode of Preferred Enemies!
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Episode 259: The Midwest Conquest 2022 May 31, 2022

2022 is here, live events are back in full swing, and that means that the Midwest Conquest is back in Kansas City! This time, we’re not running the whole show, but that just means we get to play in it! Rob and Dennis discuss their time at Kevin’s Friendly Tournament, Richard talks about the best painted army, Larry from the Heroic Morale club joins us to talk about the GT, and we finish up with a discussion of the raffle armies and the charities that they supported!
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Episode 258: Is Warhammer 40K Too Complex? May 06, 2022

With all the codexes that have been coming out with more and more complicated army rules and layers of customization, have we reached peak rules bloat? Has 9th Edition Warhammer 40,000 finally reached the tipping point? Will it collapse under its own weight? In this episode, we take a look at the current state of complexity in 40K, how it compares to past editions and design philosophies, and what the potential fixes might be moving forward. Do we even all agree that it’s too complex? Is the complexity a feature? If the game is too complex, what’s the answer? Hyper-simplification? A new edition? Or something else entirely? Also, news and new releases (including a dive into the newest balance dataslate), your listener mail, hobby progress, and the Morale Phase!
Link: Arbitor Ian – Rules Bloat and Mental Load
Link: Arbitor Ian – How Many Things Does 40K Have to Balance?
Link: Arbitor Ian – Filthy Casual Play
Link: Arbitor Ian – Every Edition of Warhammer 40K in 16 Minutes
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Episode 257: Ninth Edition Tyranids Apr 22, 2022

Another Ninth Edition codex has dropped, and this time, it’s the Tyranids’ turn to get updated! So, what does the Hive Mind bring to the table in this new edition? What do you need to know about this book and how it works? What’s up with all the new Synapse-related rules? How adaptable is this army that constantly evolves and adapts in the story? In this episode, we try a new tactic for examining how this army has changed between editions, giving you a list of 10* things you need to know about the new Tyranid codex. Also, news and new releases, your listener mail, and our hobby progress!
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Episode 256: Adepticon and April Fool’s Apr 08, 2022

A lot of news has hit over the last two weeks, and it’s time for us to dig in! Adepticon has come and gone, and with it come another batch of previews and product reveals! Chaos and Imperial Knights getting side-by-side releases! Two-wound Chaos Marines! The return of Horus Heresy in plastic! After that, we discuss the absolute circus that was Adepticon’s 40K tournament and what it implies for the greater 40K competitive environment. Then, a look at the new Tempest of War deck. Finally, a discussion of perhaps the greatest April Fool’s joke that GW has ever pulled. All this, our hobby progress, and the Morale Phase!
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Episode 255: Ninth Edition Aeldari, Part Two Mar 24, 2022

We continue our look at the massive new Aeldari codex with a dive into the other two factions in the book – the Harlequins and the Ynnari. Both factions have had their impacts on the competitive scene in the past, but how do they fare now that they’ve been subsumed into the larger Aeldari book? How do they exist alongside their craftworld cousins? Do the Harlequins still have all their old tricks available? And what about building a cross-faction Aeldari army with the Ynnari? We look and this and more as we complete our tour through this new book. Also, news and new releases (including a bit of very exciting news for us!), your listener mail, hobby progress, and the Morale Phase!
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Episode 254: Ninth Edition Aeldari, Part One Mar 09, 2022

They finally did it – Games Workshop released a codex so large that we can’t reasonably review it in one episode. Only one thing to do, then, and that’s make it a two-parter! In this episode, Dennis and Rob take a look at the Craftworlds portion of the new Aeldari codex, taking a look at what changes the space elves have received to make them work in this edition of the game. How does manipulating the strands of fate work? How do the new Autarch rules work for the new customizable model? Are corsairs worth taking? And how does one get the most out of all the Aspect Warriors? We take a long dive into all things Asuryani, and next episode we’ll talk Harlequins and Ynnari. Also, your listener mail, hobby progress, and the Morale Phase!
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Episode 253: Ninth Edition Tau Feb 13, 2022

For some of us, it was our first army, and for the duration of the current edition, we’ve been slagging on them for not being playable, but it’s finally time – the Tau have finally gotten their Ninth Edition codex! Can they finally compete? Are they finally getting out of the corner and playing on the table? Are Crisis Suits good? We dig into all this and more as we dive into this book. Also, news and new releases, your listener mail, hobby progress, and a double-dose of Morale Phase!
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Episode 252: Ninth Edition Adeptus Custodes Jan 26, 2022

The release may have been a bit delayed, but the Emperor’s Talons finally have their new book! Officially combined into one codex, how do the Adeptus Custodes and the Sisters of Silence fare in this new edition? Do they get major changes, a few slight tweaks, or something in the middle? What’s the new “katah” system all about, anyway? And are they still a new-player-friendly army? We talk about all this and more as we give this book a once-over. Also, news and new releases, your listener mail, our hobby progress, and a Morale Phase a year in the making!
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Episode 251: Much Ado About Previews! Jan 09, 2022

It’s a new year, and the previews for what’s coming up keep rolling in. From the new Aeldari/Chaos battle box, to the sheer insanity of the new Tau railgun, to a shot-by-shot analysis of the latest 2022 preview video, we take a look at everything that GW has shown is coming up in the next few months. What’re our feelings on everything? Are we curious? Intrigued? Concerned? Terrified? Or maybe a bit of everything? Also, (other) news and new releases, your listener mail, our hobby progress, and the Morale Phase!
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Episode 250: Holiday Mailbag 2021 Dec 22, 2021

The holidays are upon us, and while time is short, we can still find the time to answer your listener mail! In this episode, we address some criticisms of letters from episode 249, as well as answer a question or two about ourselves! Come for our ignorance of Age of Sigmar, stay for a deep dive into international tax rates – it’s actually more interesting than you might think! Also, news and new releases, a look at the final results of the US Open, and a quick-and-dirty Morale Phase covering a number of winter watching options!
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Episode 249: The US Open Austin Dec 09, 2021

GW’s wargaming roadshow has been in three cities – Orlando, New Orleans, and Austin. So, what was this event like? What differentiated it from other Warhammer 40K tournaments? Fortunately, we don’t have to wonder – we had eyes on the ground! Dennis was lucky enough to attend the US Open Austin, so he gives us a full report on what it was like playing in one of these official Games Workshop events. Was it good? Bad? Weird? Did the terrain work? Did the balance datasheet change things up? Can Tyranids actually compete now? We discuss all this when he gives us his rundown. Also, news, new releases, your listener mail, hobby progress, and the Morale Phase!
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Episode 248: Emergency Balance Dataslate Episode! Nov 11, 2021

What’s got us recording an episode just 3 days after the last one dropped? Games Workshop releasing a surprise re-balancing document! With just days to go until the Austin Open (and the Renegade Open), the 40K rules team has released the first in a promised quarterly system of balance adjustments to the game, both to tone down the runaway armies at the top of the heap and to bring up the ones that have been struggling in the current environment. Army building changes, points changes, major faction rules changes – there’s a lot to discuss in this small 3-page document! We even look at what wasn’t changed and our thinking on why. Is this a brand new day for 40K?
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Episode 247: Ninth Edition Black Templars Nov 08, 2021

The Black Templars are on the march! In this episode, we look at the new Black Templars codex supplement. With their named characters all crossing the Rubicon Primaris, the introduction of Primaris Crusaders, and the return of the Black Templar vow system, how do these extremely pious, extremely angry marines stack up? Can they bring the pain in the Emperor’s name? We discuss that, along with our normal segments – news and new releases, your listener mail, hobby progress, and an extra-long horror-themed Morale Phase!
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Episode 246: The State of the Game, Fall 2021 Oct 17, 2021

We’re all together again, Kevin and Rob just got in a game, and Dennis is fresh off his return to competitive 40K events, so it’s time to look at how things are looking in the 40K game space! A year and change into 9th edition, and with large competitive events really coming back into full swing, how are things looking in the 9th edition landscape? Have problem armies been reined in? Are armies with old codexes holding their own? What are the best-crafted codexes? How has the new mission structure shaped how we play the game? We take a look at all this and more. Also, news and new releases, your listener mail, hobby progress, and a Morale Phase that may leave you seeing visions…
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Episode 245: Ninth Edition Thousand Sons Sep 30, 2021

The psychic shenanigans continue ninefold! In this episode, we take a look at the new Thousand Sons codex. Did Magnus really do nothing wrong? Did Ahriman just have the best of intentions? And what’s changed for everyone’s favorite blue-and-gold dusty boys? In addition, Dennis gets a brief interview with Jason Horn, organizer of the Iron Halo GT during their final event! Also, as always, news, new releases, your listener mail, and a Morale Phase that might have you seeing green.
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Episode 244: Ninth Edition Grey Knights Sep 15, 2021

We’re back, and that’s good, because it’s time for another codex overview! This time, we’re looking at the Grey Knights. These daemon-slayers have received their 9th edition update; how did they fare? Are they catching up with the rest of the pack now that they’ve had their stat lines and weapons updated? Are they finally unshackled from only having mini-Smite? Is there a reason to take nemesis weapons that aren’t falchions now? And how does their combat patrol stack up? We dig into all this and more as we take a look at the new book for the knights of Titan. Also, news and new releases, your listener mail, hobby progress, and we manage to shuffle in a Morale Phase too!
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Episode 243: Special Moving Edition! Aug 21, 2021

Rob is just about ready to move, and that means he’s too packed up to prep for and edit a long episode – but we didn’t want to leave you hanging for another week. We don’t have a particular topic for this episode, but we went ahead and did a show with all our other content – news and new releases, including a conversation on the submarining controversy in competitive 40K, your listener mail, hobby progress, and the Morale Phase! We’ll be back in two weeks!
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Episode 242: Ninth Edition Orks Aug 12, 2021

What’s that coming over the horizon with a mighty Waaaagh!? It’s the new Ork codex, currently only available through the new Beast Snaggas box. Fortunately, Richard was lucky enough to nab one, and so we’re taking a look through the book! What’s new in the world of mean, green, and ugly? We talk about the big changes from the 8th edition codex, as well as the new units that have arrived on squig-back. Is there now a meaner Ork than Ghazghkull now? Have Orks traded killiness for toughness? Can they still bring the dakka? We take a look! Also, news and new releases, your listener mail, hobby progress, and an Ordo Malleus-approved Morale Phase!
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Episode 241: Looking at July’s Previews Jul 30, 2021

The month slipped away from us due to personal issues (which we talk about), but we’re back with a look at everything that GW announced over the last month. From all the details on the Warhammer Plus streaming service, to the new version of Kill Team, to the surprise of plastic Death Korps of Krieg, to the most important news of all – plastic Deffkoptas (again!), we give our opinions on how much these pique our interest. Also, we make a special announcement about the Midwest Conquest moving forward! All this, your listener mail, hobby progress, and the Morale Phase, too!
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Episode 240: The Player’s Code Jun 29, 2021

Age of Sigmar 3.0 is upon us, and while we’re not an Age of Sigmar podcast, we did find something of interest in our preview copy that we felt warranted discussion, because it’s completely applicable to 40K – the Player’s Code. We talk about this document outlining what makes a good player, how to apply it to your own gameplay, and even where we’ve fallen short a few times. Also, we discuss the latest online kerfuffle about what models are and aren’t allowed by Games Workshop, talk hobby progress, and even have a low-key Morale Phase!
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Episode 239: Ninth Edition Adepta Sororitas Jun 15, 2021

Load your bolters and top off your promethium tanks, because it’s time to talk Sisters of Battle. The new codex is out, along with several new models, and it’s time to pick through it to see if we find any heresy! Is Morvenn Vahl as powerful as she seems? How do Paragon Warsuits work, exactly? Did they change the Acts of Faith system yet again? We talk about all this and more as we look at the new 9th Edition version of the Adepta Sororitas. Also, news and new releases, your listener mail, hobby progress, and a Morale Phase gone bad!
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Episode 238: Ninth Edition Adeptus Mechanicus Jun 03, 2021

After a brief hiatus, codexes for Ninth Edition are once again being released, and the followers of the Omnissiah are up next! We say the proper prayers to the machine spirits, apply holy unguents to our microphones, and discuss the latest iteration of the forces of the forge worlds. How has this army been updated for the latest edition? Is the new Skitarii character worth running? Where does the book fall on the complexity scale? How many archeopters does it take to equal a drop pod? We dig into all this and more as we look over the book. Also, news and new releases, your listener mail, hobby progress, and a Morale Phase 14 years in the making!
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