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Talking 40K News, Rumours and More!

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News and Commentary

Overview

The video is a live, chaotic community Q&A/stream centered on Warhammer 40,000 (and related systems). It features heavy chat interaction, light news/rumor speculation, and lots of hobby talk, rather than formal reporting.

Main topics and commentary

10th/11th edition 40K gameplay talk (and game size)

  • The presenter jokes about voting (“gaming and voting three times”), then shifts into practical advice.
  • 40K point recommendations:
    • Feels best around ~1,000–1,500 points
    • 2,000 points can sometimes feel too slow due to increased rolling
  • Horus Heresy scale:
    • Suggests a minimum ~3,000 points to match expected scale (e.g., primarchs/tanks)

“Mardam/Martyrdom” wargame design discussion (alternate-action system)

  • The stream heavily discusses an alternate rules concept called “Mardam/Martyrdom.”
  • The pitch centers on a coin-bag/purse system:
    • Players select actions by drawing coins
    • Intended to mimic units “getting paid” and create turns that feel distinct from standard activations
  • Terrain and setting notes include:
    • Ruins, camps, tents
    • Later progression toward siege-appropriate terrain (e.g., ladders rather than huge siege towers)
  • They also discuss tabletop scale, specifically:
    • How 2,000 points plays on a 6x4 board

Upcoming releases and “Christmas” planning (mostly speculation)

  • The presenter claims it’s “never too early” for Christmas reveal speculation.
  • Expectations include:
    • More Christmas box sets/bundles
    • “Nostalgia farming” (older units such as Land Raider/Rhino, tactical squads, etc.)
  • They compare product styles:
    • Mystery boxes they dislike (want transparency)
    • Versus discounted faction selection promos

Rumor/speculation on models

  • Pedro Kantor
    • Claimed to be receiving a new model
    • Not “Firstborn” (as discussed)
    • Suggested to return in a Primaris-style evolution (crossing the “Rubicon Primis”)
  • Ravenwing
    • Speculation: not a full new range
    • More likely an upgrade kit for existing multi-part/out-rider-style units

Chaos Gate / digital game discussion

  • They talk about the PC game Chaos Gate: Daemonhunters
    • Mentioning a potential “Chaos Gate Deathwatch” direction
  • General praise:
    • Fun gameplay
    • Strong storytelling
  • A key takeaway:
    • If enemies become more varied (different factions beyond “same demons”), it may reduce repetition

Imperial Fist / Black Templars / list-building synergy chat

A long segment focuses on Lysander and rules read from an app:

  • A mechanic described as minus 1 to wound for the unit’s melee attacks based on strength vs toughness.
  • A separate ability giving a 2+ invulnerable save for a phase.
    • The presenter argues it likely applies only to Lysander, not the whole unit.
  • Lysander’s melee profile is discussed, including:
    • Devastating Wounds
    • A “Thunder Hammer-like” profile

Broader faction/list discussion:

  • Using Lysander in Black Templars: generally no, since Lysander is Imperial Fist-specific
  • Hellbrecht is mentioned as a strong Black Templar option

Pricing/business critique

The presenter criticizes how Games Workshop bundles rules and models:

  • GW currently uses an app/subscription and/or codex-style packaging rather than keeping digital rules fully accessible.
  • They argue digital rules should be free, but doubt GW will do it.
  • They rant about product value and perceived “milking” strategy:
    • Comparing GW bundles to third-party alternatives
    • Discussing discounting practices

Miscellaneous community/hobby content

  • Painting plans:
    • Building a “veteran shelf” for a Fifth Company-style force
    • Finishing intercessors
    • Preparing other chapters/units for tournaments or casual play
  • Terrain planning and conversions:
    • Box contents
    • Conversions, including mixing certain heads/helmets between characters
  • Chat jokes:
    • Tournament scenarios
    • “Sidebar chat wars”
    • Donations/member-gifting gimmicks

End-of-video note

The stream ends with the presenter leaving to watch TV (Rick and Morty). After summarizing the evening as “fun” and “emotional,” they thank viewers.

Presenters / contributors

  • Val (main presenter)
  • Woodimp / Woody (frequent collaborator mentioned)
  • April (mentioned multiple times; helps with parcels/stream interruptions)
  • Dhaka / Dhako (named as a frequent figure in the hobby/community chats)
  • Dudeex / DUDEX (mod/member-related chatter)
  • Moraxian (gifted membership/super chat recipient)
  • Downtown Sweet (gifted membership)
  • Stow (fan mentioned for creating artwork)
  • Glen (chat contributor mentioned)
  • Elliot (mentioned re Discord access/testing)

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