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
A rare Tumblr submission this week, with an absolutely rockin’ Kustom Kill-Rig for the Goff Rokker.
Feels like an age since in-action weapon SFX were the flavour of the month, but this absolutely maximum edge Nightlord Whirlwind makes a fantastic argument for bringing them back.
Speaking of trends that seem to have vanished until recently, kitbashing RC parts into Warhammer kits. In this case taking the classic Rhino chassis and introducing some unfortunate Necrons to the good ol’ days of Tank Shock. We wanna go next!
Holy crap. What can you say at this point? Draconian Minis are going to have to invest in an Electron Microscope at this rate.
If you don’t follow the world of TTRPGs much, you might have been wondering what all the hubbub has been over the last week in regards to Dungeons & Dragons, or more specifically its owners Hasbro and Wizards of the Coast and their recent announcement. Youtube’s favourite Lawyer breaks down the complicated copyright case and how it’s gonna affect the world of 3rd Party D&D publishers if it goes forwards.
This Week on Goonhammer
Goonhammer Reviews
40k: Astra Millitarium New Model Review- After a solid holiday-season of waiting, the new Astra Militarium reinforcements are on general sale. Revamped infantry, new characters, BIG TANK, they’re all here and GW was gracious enough to send copies to our resident Tred Heads.
Turn Order: Blaseball Wild Cards Review– Mx. Tiffany takes a look at the physical starter to Blaseball, and ponders the similarities between traditional games and sports.
Historicals: Ronin– Jackie Daytona casts their gaze to the Land of the Rising Sun with a look at 2013’s Ronin, a skirmish ruleset for playing in the 16th Century Japan.
Competitive Play
Competitive Innovations in 40k: The Search for Scores– As Nephilim’s official end squeaks everrrr closer, we have a few last events to cover before the Arks of Omen smash right into the Meta.
Competitive Innovations in AoS: We’re Back! And so is Aelf Nonsense– Ellarr gets a banquet of their favourite, Elves! Of every kind! And all ridiculous!
Stop Competing: Display Boards at Competitive Events– Boon choses violence with a look at the application of Display Boards at Tournaments, and an argument against their judging being included in scoring.
Kings of War: What is Chaff and how to use it– Our Kings of War take a look at the cross-game concept of Chaff units, and how to use them effectively whether it be to catch arrows or steal a wizard’s lunch money.
Arks of Omen Roundup
Hammer of Math 40k: Arks of Omen Secondaries– Primaris Kevin looks at the new and revamped Secondary Objectives in the Arks of Omen format, and what ramifications they hold for the metagame.
Arks of Omen FAQ Hot Takes– GW dropped a preliminary FAQ to the Arks of Omen competitive rules, accidentally breaking Supreme Commander… then fixing it again, somewhat.
Arks of Omen Faction Focuses– A pair of new Focuses this week, Art of War help us take a look at Sanguinius’s golden boys, while Boon shows what the Craftworlders have to look forwards to.
Other Cool Stuff
What Happened to… Gorkamorka? Part Two: The Hulk– Lenoon and Corrode’s deep dive into the development, history and lifeline of Gorkamorka continues, with a focus on GW’s internal culture, and the massive tectonic shifts that shook the company in the wake of Gorkamorka.
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