We discuss how the new Warhammer 40k balance dataslate, points, and tournament companion may alter the game going forward!
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Show Summary:
This week brought numerous changes to the tournament scene. Here are the key takeaways:
- General Banter & Introductions (00:00–10:00)
- Hosts: Rob Baer, Kenny Boucher, Wyatt Turk, Mike Haspil.
- Casual banter about health issues, CPAP machines, and attending conventions (Adepticon, MegaCon, Comic-Con).
- “Would You Rather” debate: vampire vs. werewolf across different fictional universes.
- Vampire vs. Werewolf Discussion (10:00–20:00)
- Extended humorous debate on what kind of vampire/werewolf they’d be depending on the universe (Twilight, Blade, Underworld, What We Do in the Shadows).
- Jokes about the logic holes in shared universes like the MCU and vampire lore.
- Warhammer Product News (18:00–26:00)
- Chaos Knights Hound Pack Lance Box offers ~$90 savings, ~$240 MSRP.
- Limited product allocation criticized: 12 chapter-approved packs per store despite higher demand.
- Frustration over Games Workshop’s mismanagement of demand and distribution.
- Discussion on the value of digital rules vs. physical codexes and why codexes still sell well.
- Balance Dataslate Key Highlights (38:00–53:00)
- Minor adjustents across many factions; players encouraged to check specific changes. Major changes include:
- Eldari / Inari: Strike from Death detachment adjusted.
- Lord Solar (Astra Militarum) can order Titanic units again.
- Blood Angels: Points drops and Death Company buffs.
- Chaos Space Marines:
- Vashtorr, Lord Discordant, and Demon Princes got buffs.
- New Cabal of Chaos detachment: layered synergies between Psykers and units (e.g., Mindblade, Infernal Avatar, aura-based stealth).
- Ultramarines: Guilliman CP ability nerfed (once per battle round); Calgar CP bonus only if Warlord.
- Tau: Markerlight/Observer mechanics simplified.
- Tyranids, Demons, and others: minor but useful tweaks.
- Base sizes standardized (especially affects units like Defilers and Soul Grinders).
- Base Size Chart Released (53:00–58:00)
- GW released an official base size guide in the new Chapter Approved document.
- Players encouraged to use base extenders if rebasing isn’t an option.
- Broader Hobby Discussion & Wrap-Up (58:00–End)
- Praise for current Warhammer support vs. earlier editions.
- Acknowledgment that Warhammer is more accessible, better supported, and more customizable than ever.
- Shout-out to community creators and advice to new hobbyists: “You’re entering Warhammer in its golden age.”
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