Warhammer CHILL Stream! Rumour Talk, News & More

Summary

This was a relaxed community stream focused mainly on Martyrdom, a historical rank-and-flank tabletop game being funded through Kickstarter, alongside Warhammer rumors and general hobby chat. There was no conventional video-game storyline or extended gameplay session.

Martyrdom: Game and Kickstarter

• Setting and armies: The game centers on the First Crusade, with the Battle of Dorylaeum as a key theme. The initial factions are the Crusaders and Seljuk Turks. The team hopes to add the Byzantines and Fatimids later, depending on the game’s success.
• Units and tactics: Valrak discussed building themed armies with infantry, knights, sergeants, banners, hornblowers, and characters. He recommended adding more troops and the hardback rulebook to the starter set. Camp followers can be added to bulk units for a gameplay bonus, reflecting their historical role in bringing water and helping exhausted fighters.
• Customization: Players can paint and equip their miniatures as they like. Valrak plans to mix weapon types for visual appeal, even when those choices are not historically typical. The stream also highlighted kitbashing and using camp followers to add narrative character to units.
• Planned materials: The hardback book is expected to include the rules, artwork, maps, character profiles, and historical information, including a possible section on weapons, armor, shields, and horses. Terrain STLs are planned as a bonus for eligible backers and will be delivered after the Kickstarter ends; the main miniatures are physical products.
• Possible expansions: Valrak named 1066 as an appealing future setting, potentially using some existing Crusader-era models alongside new Viking and Anglo-Saxon armies. Further Crusade-era expansions are also possible, depending on how well the game performs.
• Campaign update: During the stream, the Kickstarter passed £192,000 and had around 692 backers, with 20 days remaining. Stretch goals and future reveals were tied to campaign progress, though the team was given time to rest rather than being pushed to publish updates immediately.

Warhammer Discussion and Rumors

Valrak said his personal enthusiasm for Warhammer 40,000 was lower than in previous periods, while emphasizing that other fans may still be enjoying the models, lore, or competitive scene. The discussion included several unconfirmed rumors and predictions:

• Daemons may receive a substantial change in 11th edition, potentially including new models.
• Imperial Guard releases may lean toward vehicles, with possible Catachan-related content.
• A plastic Warhound Titan might cost under £300 with a basic set of weapons, while additional weapons could be sold separately. Valrak also speculated that its release could be accompanied by a new Apocalypse offering.
• He thought a Warhammer roadmap might arrive next year and speculated that Perturabo could be a future returning Primarch.
• He hoped the Death Company range would eventually be reworked.

These points were presented as rumors or personal speculation, not confirmed announcements. The stream also touched on Black Library’s irregular release schedule, a rumored Christmas reveal, and a possible discount on a Blood Angels Christmas box.

Other Highlights and Tips

• Valrak advised newcomers to build and paint one squad at a time rather than buying a large army immediately, to avoid becoming overwhelmed.
• He discussed playing World of Warcraft Classic, including leveling his hunter, running Wailing Caverns, and using the auction house to make gold.
• Kickstarter milestones prompted a treadmill walk and a member giveaway. The stream ended with a voucher giveaway and a supportive message for Poland following troubling news discussed earlier.

Featured People and Sources

• Chapter Master Valrak — host
• Dhaka and Woodimp — members of the Martyrdom team discussed on stream
• Games Workshop and Black Library — Warhammer news and rumor topics
• Ork Specs — referenced regarding a possible Christmas-box discount rumor
• Archon Studios — upcoming livestream mentioned
• History Buffs / Nick Hodges — historical film-analysis channel discussed
• Anna Komnene — cited as a historical source on the First Crusade
• Kickstarter — Martyrdom campaign and stretch goals