Traditionally the Horus Heresy has been reserves for the die-hard enthusiasts. It’s the time of a great betrayal that would plunge the universe in to darkness, ignorance and superstition. The Age of Darkness where Gods strolled across battlefields and the new Imperium conquered everything in it’s path The time of the Emperor and his Legions. The setting is one of the greatest appeals. A game that is more regimented and controlled, yet still diverse enough to be rewarding and stimulating? That game is Warhammer 30k: The Horus Heresy. So what if I told you that there is a spin off from Warhammer 40k that is both different and very familiar? A system where the rules are much more closely tied to the lore and where the power creep we experience from codex to codex is not something that burdens us. It also scales incredibly well from small games of infantry exchanging fire between the ruins of an abandoned city to large battles involving battalions of tanks, giant robots and flyers that make the regular gaming table feel small.Ī lot of us invest in armies because of the way they play, but the looks of an army and the lore are the things that keep us coming back even when the game lets us down, after all – we all remember the first time we faced Tau in 6 th edition and our armies were blown off the table before we had a chance to even advance. fun? Yes, we are all too aware of the shortcomings of Games Workshop’s creation but we can still admit that the game is thrilling in all the right ways. Warhammer 40k is currently the most popular table-top wargame, and for good reason! The miniatures are fantastic, the lore is fascinating, complex and enjoyable, and the rules are….

Many of us have enjoyed this hobby for a long time, and many of us have experienced many ups and down along the way with our obsession. Hi guys, it’s Dan here checking-in all the way from the United Kingdom birthplace of Shakespeare, Harry Potter and most importantly – Warhammer! Finally, the best part of 40K coming to the table top!

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