The new edition of Warhammer 40k is the most divisive yet, as 10th Edition has already had its share of ups and downs; here’s why that is actually good…
When new rules drop for anything wargame related, there will always be some heated debate about it. However, 10th Edition Warhammer 40k has really got people either super happy about a simplified rules set or very mad about it!
At this stage, it seems like toxic Redditors and Facebook groups are turning people off from the game based on information that is already out of date, and Games Workshop will obviously be changing. Either way, no matter what side you’re on, there doesn’t seem to be too much middle ground, but that’s par for the course for the internet…
The Most Divisive Yet: Everyone is talking about 10th Edition Warhammer 40k
Coming from Reddit, this is something we’ve been seeing from a lot of people online.
Look at it from this perspective, you’re a new or returning player checking out 10th, and all you see are negative comments about what this unit can do or what that one can’t do; why would you play again?
We talked about how toxic comments are ruining hobbyists’ motivation with constant negative takes on the rules, OP combos, piling on existing issues, etc. It seems a lot of people agree as this is upvoted over 2.6k times, and some of us want to paint up a new army for 10th and enjoy the game and hobby!
However, the top comment is probably the best advice for people who are fed up.
This actually has more upvotes than the original post, so if you really don’t want your hobby motivation smashed, maybe just let things settle down for a while and get off those toxic groups!
However, plenty of people are also piling on the negative side of Warhammer 40k 10th Edition as well.
The Doom Posts
This post also comes from Reddit.
This type of thinking is pretty common on Reddit, Facebook Groups, and YouTube right now. With people divisive about Warhammer 40k 10th Edition points, rules, combos, etc. This post has 831 comments, with some agreeing and others disagreeing, but everyone is quite polarized!
Obviously, there will be some typos from GW; they put out hundreds and hundreds of data cards seemingly without the necessary amount of playtesting. We’re pretty sure GW will fix these and add some clarification with a FAQ at some point.
We saw some of this with 9th Edition, but with so many huge changes to the game for 10th Edition Warhammer 40k, it’s really made the community more divisive.
This comment represents a common thought in the community, but don’t get too mad, as the game still is set up to be quite fun and hopefully will get more people into the game.
There is another option; GW made similar weapons and rules different for different armies on purpose! While we can’t say what they will and won’t do, we assume they wouldn’t let these typos sit around incorrectly for a long time.
Some things in the cards have already been moved to Legends as well, so GW did not spend a long time on them. Plus, there are obviously OP combos, but keep in mind that things like the Redemptor’s -1 Damage reduction already got addressed.
Overall it’s great when opinion is so hotly divided on any subject, in or out of the hobby space. However, the key to your personal happiness may be to ignore the haters and embrace the hobby you love with open arms.
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About the Author: Rob Baer
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About Rob Baer: Founder, Publisher, & Managing Editor of Spikey Bits, the leading tabletop gaming news website focused on the hobby side of wargaming and miniatures.
Rob also co-founded and currently hosts the Long War Podcast, which has over 350 episodes and focuses on tabletop miniatures gaming, specializing in Warhammer 40k. and spent six years writing for Bell of Lost Souls.
Every year, along with his co-hosts, he helps host the Long War 40k Doubles Tournament at Adepticon and the Long War 40k Doubles at Las Vegas Open, which attracts over 350 players from around the world.
Rob has won many Warhammer 40k Tournaments over the years, including multiple first-place finishes in Warhammer 40k Grand Tournaments over the years and even winning 1st place at the Adepticon 40k Team Tournament.
With over 30 years of experience in retail and distribution, Rob knows all the products and exactly which ones are the best. As a member of GAMA (Game Manufacturers Association), he advocates for gaming stores and manufacturers in these difficult times, always looking for the next big thing to feature for the miniatures hobby, helping everyone to provide the value consumers want.
While he’s played every edition of Warhammer 40k and Warhammer Fantasy (since 5th Edition) and has been hobbying on miniatures since the 1980s, Titans of all sizes will always be his favorite! It’s even rumored that his hobby vault rivals the Solemnance Galleries, containing rulebooks filled with lore from editions long past, ancient packs of black-bordered Magic Cards, and models made of both pewter and resin.
