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10th Edition Competitive Faction Focus: Chaos Space Marines (Updated December 5, 2023)

Robert "TheChirurgeon" Jones - December 5, 2023

We’ve had enough time to get to grips with the armies of 10th Edition, so over the next few weeks we’re going to be publishing a competitive faction focus for each of them, showcasing what’s been working for them...

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TheChirurgeon’s Road Through 2023, Part 25: The Grand Narrative Recap, Part 1

Robert "TheChirurgeon" Jones - November 30, 2023

Welcome back, Dear Reader, to the ongoing chronicle of my hobby and gaming journey through 2023. Last time around I was prepping frantically for the Grand Narrative, painting minis and packing for the trip to Atlanta. Day 0 - Thursday I...

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Competitive Innovations in 10th: Chaos Champions – The WCW & pt.2

James "One_Wing" Grover - November 24, 2023

No preamble today - we know what you're here for! Today we'll be covering: Warhammer 40,000 World Championships of Warhammer (supermajor) The Alliance Open Grand Tournament (major) Bajio Open 40K, El Bunker (major) The Standoff West Coast GT (Nov) Nemesis 40k...

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Competitive Innovations in 10th: Chaos Champions pt.1

James "One_Wing" Grover - November 22, 2023

It may have come to your attention that something quite exciting happened on the weekend - the first ever World Championships of Warhammer, bringing together a truly astounding shark tank of the world's finest to battle for glory. We are,...

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Competitive Innovations in 10th: The Mild Stumble of the Aeldari pt.2

James "One_Wing" Grover - November 17, 2023

The chaos ascendency continues, as more and more top players are lured to the dark side and Aeldari have to settle for second place. Today Lowest of Men will be covering: The Coventry Super-Major (3-Day) (supermajor) The Coventry Super-Major...

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TheChirurgeon’s Road Through 2023, Part 24: Final Prep for Atlanta

Robert "TheChirurgeon" Jones - November 16, 2023

Welcome back, Dear Reader, to my ongoing chronicle of hobby and competitive progress through 2023. Last time around I talked about prepping for the upcoming GW Narrative Finale in Atlanta, and I built a display board. This time I’m going to...

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Competitive Innovations in 10th: The Mild Stumble of the Aeldari pt.1

James "One_Wing" Grover - November 15, 2023

The Chaos rising continues apace, and the mighty Aeldari finally blink. Just a teeny, tiny bit. They're still great, but despite there being eleven events this week, not a single one of them was won by the Aeldari. I'm...

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Competitive Innovations in 10th: The Dark Is Rising pt.2

James "One_Wing" Grover - November 10, 2023

We have failed, failed in our scheduling this week, as after the Aeldari still took the crowns on Wednesday, today the forces of Chaos and the Imperium are taking names all over, with the World Eaters leading the charge. We...

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Competitive Innovations in 10th: The Dark Is Rising pt.1

James "One_Wing" Grover - November 8, 2023

Ancient foes continue to clash near the top of the metagame, as various Chaos forces attempt to execute a multi-pronged attack on Aeldari dominance. The Aeldari are still just about on top, but the gap is narrowing, especially as...

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Competitive Innovations in 10th: Aeldari Hell(storm)

James "One_Wing" Grover - November 1, 2023

It gives me no pleasure to report that the elves are at it again. Kind of. We've got a slightly quieter week than the current norm, with only one really big event (Hellstorm's Super All-stars), which featured an all-Aeldari...