Although it’s a big internet out there, the Tabletop digital universe is pretty small and spread out. In Content We Liked, we take a look at the articles, videos, podcasts, and products that caught our eyes or were noteworthy during the prior week you might have missed.
On the Internet at Large
The cosmic horror Mega-Gargants, complete.
These are the twisted creations of the Dreamer, who while sleeping brings her nightmares into existence to haunt and consume all around her.#WarhammerCommunity @WarComTeam pic.twitter.com/rqkwx9KKlV
— Jax (@Kirioth) October 18, 2022
This is one of those cases where our trite commentary cannot come close to aptly describing the sensation at looking at these incredible feats of miniature weirdness. Just behold and marvel.
Got to the point that it was worth getting some better quality pics now.
Much more progress on the big guy.
The end is in sight now with it.@WarComTeam just in time for the new Sons of Behemat book, ironically.#warhammercommunity #ageofsigmar pic.twitter.com/ExOlbb6oxy— Jack Young (@JD21290) October 20, 2022
Continuing the amazing trend of the Mega Gargant kit being the perfect canvas for some of the most elaborate and out there conversions around, we get this Mega Plaguebearer ready to make his grumbles your village’s problem.
The HH White Scars range is, without exaggeration, one of the best to ever come from that studio and paintjobs like this only reinforce why. Incredibly restrained and selectively intricate at the same time, utterly menacing with martial might.
If there was ever a trend in miniature painting that rightfully continues to endure it’s dirty yellow with black/white Ska checks. And for good reason, it owns.
Quick PSA for parents of kids who want to be hobbits for Halloween: men’s socks (as close to child’s skin tone as possible) over crocs, then paint. If you want to get fancy you can glue a sole on, but you don’t need to. pic.twitter.com/5CVNeCt3Gi
— tom fowler (@tomfowlerbug) October 17, 2022
A fantastic lil’ costuming hack just in time for Goth Christmas next weekend.
This Week on Goonhammer
Goonhammer Reviews
Warhammer Underworlds: Gnarlwood Box Set Reviews- Another year another season of Underworlds has rolled around, with the Chaos Weirdos of the Gnarlspirit Pack squaring off against the spooky bois of the Sons of Velmorn to kick off the war for the wildlands of Gnarlwood.
Darktide Closed Beta: Goonhammer First Impressions– Fatshark’s eagerly anticipated spin off of the ratsmashing good time that was Vermintide dropped the second of its closed Betas last weekend, and a bunch of your very own Goons were lucky enough to be counted among the Rejects, bringing you their first impressions from the depths of the Hive.
A-Case Kane Magnetic Case Review– Magnetic cases are increasingly becoming a popular trend for miniature transport over the traditional foam. A-Case was kind enough to send us their new Kane pattern case, a modular monster of a thing capable of carrying entire armies. Is it worth the extra effort?
Competitive Play
Competitive Innovations in 40k: Auric Ascension– The last run of events before the sudden drop of the long needed Balance Dataslate during the mid-week, we take a look at the results including a sudden surge in Custodes wins.
Competitive Innovations in AoS: Pipsqueak Power– Another quiet week for the Mortal Realms, this time taking a look at a matchup between the shortest kings in the Eight Worlds.
40k: Q4 2022 Balance Dataslate– It’s time for another shakeup in the meta as GW drops the latest round of changes to the armies of the 40k universe. We pick apart the offerings and discuss what might the future hold. Like ancient oracles, but for like tiny soldiers.
Hammer of Math 40k: The Cost of Overcharging (Imperial Edition)– Now to be clear, you should Always Be Overcharging because not Overcharging your plasma is a coward’s move, but for sake of argument what would happen should you Overcharge a little too hard? Here’s the first in a three part series looking at the maths behind having your face melted off.
Battletech: Unit Roles– Our Battletech coverage continues with a look at the more tactical aspects of the game, including what roles your Mechs can bring to your Lance/Star and what Mechs might fill said roles best (Urbie, every role).
Other Cool Stuff
Introduction to Magic: the Gathering and the Commander Format– We’ve talked alot about M:tG on Goonhammer but what about those among you who haven’t taken the plunge into the world of wizard squares? We’ve written this primer on Magic’s basic lore and mechanics and a look into by far its most popular casual format: Commander.
Crusade for Charity: An Extra Life Event: Cosmic Games in Bellingham, WA is running a fantastic weekend 40k Crusade event for the benefit of Seattle Children’s Hospital. They’ve got some cool prizes to give away and some really cool custom dice just for donating, so check ’em out and help a good cause.
That’s all for this week, stay tuned to Goonhammer for more great articles in the next seven days, and give us a shout in the comments below or email us at contact@goonhammer.com if you have any feedback or questions.
