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Warhammer 40k is a franchise created by Games Workshop, detailing the far future and the grim darkness it holds. The main attraction of 40k is the miniatures, but there are also many video games, board games, books, ect. that are all connected in the 40k universe. This subreddit is for anything and everything related to Warhammer 40k.

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Warhammer 40k is a franchise created by Games Workshop, detailing the far future and the grim darkness it holds. The main attraction of 40k is the miniatures, but there are also many video games, board games, books, ect. that are all connected in the 40k universe. This subreddit for anything and everything related to Warhammer 40k

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Im not sure if joining this hobby is a good idea

So one day I was bored and thought " hmm I should get into Warhammer" and I decided to take a look into it

Turns out this hobby is quite expensive to get in and Abit confusing

like if I want to get into halo I play the games in release order , if I wanna get into star wars I watch the movies in release order , for Warhammer I have to see lore videos on YouTube because there is just too much to catch on

But that's fine I see a few videos about the lore and now I have some understanding of what's going on

What now ? Well I could buy some figures ? Oh wait I live in Brazil and a starter set is above a minimum wage of salary , that's fine I can get some proxys instead they are better than nothing

Then I went to search Abit more about the factions , turns out the humans are space facists , wtf !? Like how is people ok with this ? Like you are actively roleplaying as people who did terrible things to humanity , it's one thing to play as a criminal in GTA like crime is one thing we all know crime is wrong , but fascim ? Really ?

Like it's one thing when it's a fictional evil like vampires or zombies but facists are literally one of the most hated people in history , my grandma had to run away from Spain because of these guys , I think there is a huge risk of romantisin fascism and some real life fascists joining the hobby because of that

Well I can play as another faction sure but most of the books and games focus on the empire so that's not cool

So all I wanna say is I don't know if this is for me , feel free to try to change my mind I will read all the comments

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2024/11/03
20:26 UTC

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First salamander, second miniature overall. Tips welcomed graciously.

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2024/11/03
19:59 UTC

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Using grout for basing?

So I like to use shower grout for basing (it’s strong once dried and gives a good muddy look). I have trouble where the grout likes to attach more to my tools than the bases however. Can anyone who uses grout tell me how I might apply it so that it sticks nicely to the base and so that the tools (or fingers) can be used to shift it without pulling it from the base. Thanks!

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2024/11/03
19:56 UTC

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Combat Patrol Terrain Help

Hi All,

I'll be starting my first combat patrol game with a buddy here in the next few weeks, (Space Marines v. Orks) and I am struggling with figuring out a decent/proper terrain layout for the map. I have a 3D printer and already have made some ruins pieces from it but I want to avoid overloading the board with only buildings if I can since the board is only 44x30.

Any advice/pictures y'all can offer is welcomed.

2 Comments
2024/11/03
19:21 UTC

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Help

So, I've just bought my first dreadnought and 10th edition codex, I've looked everywhere and I can't find and explanation to the keyword "walker" can anyone tell me what it does?

2 Comments
2024/11/03
19:13 UTC

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Honk for the Blood God

Needed a jokaero for a game, but not a fan of the monkey that GW made. And what's scarier than a goose? Why, a goose with a cannon of course.

Honk.

1 Comment
2024/11/03
19:37 UTC

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How do I make each of the Space Marine 2 classes in mini form?

I don't intend on using them in games.

1 Comment
2024/11/03
19:21 UTC

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Me and some friends are a bit confused about the fight phase, do borh the attacking and defending units do attacks of just the attacking unit

For example some skorpeks charge at some normal marines, di the marines fight after the skirpekhs atacks resolve? sorry for bad grammar, on mobile

2 Comments
2024/11/03
18:41 UTC

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My Void Dragon

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2024/11/03
18:31 UTC

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Can possesseds do actions in Pariah nexus?

Hi! Question is in topic..

1 Comment
2024/11/03
18:16 UTC

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Army advice help

Hi, I have been playing a little bit of warhammer with a few friends and starting to get into more of the strategy, my friend plays a 1000/2000pt necron army. I was just looking for some advice on what would be a good army to start collecting to go against it so we have some fair battles. I managed to pick up a couple of combat patrols on a good deal. So i was wondering if some could give me some advice on a good army of either thousand sons, chaos daemons or ultramarines to go against his army so that it isn't just a one sided fight. Thanks for any help.

1 Comment
2024/11/03
18:12 UTC

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My second attempt at painting a miniature (25 years later)

Hello everyone,
I know there are plenty of posts like this, but I’m just so happy right now that I have to share this:
My first Space Marine!
I should mention that back when I was 14, after drowning an Ork in paint and then melting it with nail polish remover, I never dared to try painting again. I thought it would be something I could never achieve.
Now at 39, I’ve had a relapse and wanted to give Warhammer 40K another shot. I got myself some equipment, watched countless guides, bought a Space Marine on eBay, and got to work.
I know it’s not perfect and there’s still so much to learn, but I’m super happy with this result (after several hours of work) and am already looking forward to painting more miniatures!
One thing is for sure: Warhammer is truly an awesome hobby! 😊

https://preview.redd.it/g7xdpelu7qyd1.jpg?width=1840&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=83af17c77ba480fc97dd702729670b2d8b40fce8

2 Comments
2024/11/03
18:08 UTC

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Which files do I need from the games workshop?

Im trying to get a digital copy of the rules in order to learn how to play and keep seeing that i can from https://www.warhammer-community.com/en-gb/articles/DwYAflgG/warhammer-40000-downloads/ but i dont know which files i need to download and dont want to use more space than i need, so if anyone knows which files i need or some other source to get it i would greatly appreciate it.

4 Comments
2024/11/03
17:22 UTC

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New to warhammer 40k

Hello everyone, just as the title suggests I am new to the Warhammer 40k universe and I am interested in the lore but I have no idea where to being.

To be honest it's kind of very big and confusing so anything will help.

Thank you.

2 Comments
2024/11/03
17:13 UTC

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New to list building

I'm new to playing and I would like to know oppinions and changes you would do this list

+ FACTION KEYWORD: Chaos - Chaos Space Marines

+ DETACHMENT: Pact-bound Zealots

+ TOTAL ARMY POINTS: 1995pts

CHARACTER

1x Cypher (90 pts)

• 1x Cypher's bolt pistol

• 1x Cypher's plasma pistol

1x Chaos Lord (90 pts)

• 1x Daemon hammer

• 1x Power fist

• Warlord, Mark of Chaos Undivided

1x Chaos Lord in Terminator Armour (110 pts)

• 1x Combi-weapon

• 1x Power fist

• Mark of Slaanesh

• Intoxicating Elixir (+15 pts)

1x Heretic Astartes Daemon Prince (165 pts)

• 1x Hellforged weapons

• 1x Infernal cannon

• Mark of Slaanesh

BATTLELINE

10x Cultist Mob (50 pts)

• 1x Cultist Champion

• 1x Brutal assault weapon

• 1x Bolt pistol

• 9x Cultist

• 9x Autopistol

• 9x Brutal assault weapon

• Mark of Chaos Undivided

5x Legionaries (90 pts)

• 1x Aspiring Champion

• 1x Close combat weapon

• 1x Heavy melee weapon

• 1x Plasma pistol

• 4x Legionary

• 2x Astartes chainsword

• 6x Bolt pistol

• 6x Close combat weapon

• 1x Heavy melee weapon

• 1x Meltagun

• Mark of Chaos Undivided

5x Legionaries (90 pts)

• 1x Aspiring Champion

• 1x Close combat weapon

• 1x Plasma pistol

• 1x Heavy melee weapon

• 4x Legionary

• 2x Astartes chainsword

• 6x Bolt pistol

• 6x Close combat weapon

• 1x Heavy melee weapon

• 1x Plasma gun

• Mark of Chaos Undivided

OTHER DATASHEETS

10x Chaos Terminator Squad (360 pts)

• 2x Accursed weapon and combi-weapon

• 2x Accursed weapon

• 2x Combi-weapon

• 2x Heavy weapon

• 2x Power fist

• 2x Reaper autocannon

• 2x Paired accursed weapons

• 2x Paired accursed weapons

• 4x Power fist and combi-weapon

• 4x Combi-weapon

• 4x Power fist

• Mark of Slaanesh

10x Chosen (250 pts)

• 10x Chosen

• 4x Accursed weapon

• 4x Boltgun

• 4x Plasma pistol

• 8x Bolt pistol

• 4x Combi-weapon

• 2x Paired accursed weapons

• 2x Power fist

• Chaos icon, Mark of Chaos Undivided

2x Obliterators (160 pts)

• 2x Obliterator

• 2x Crushing fists

• 2x Fleshmetal guns

• Mark of Nurgle

5x Raptors (90 pts)

• 1x Raptor Champion

• 1x Power fist

• 1x Bolt pistol

• 4x Raptor

• 4x Astartes chainsword

• 2x Bolt pistol

• 2x Plasma pistol

• Mark of Slaanesh

5x Warp Talons (125 pts)

• 5x Warp Talon

• 5x Warp claws

• Mark of Slaanesh

1x Chaos Predator Destructor (140 pts)

• 1x Armoured tracks

• 1x Havoc launcher

• 1x Predator autocannon

• 1x Combi-weapon

• 2x Lascannon

• Mark of Nurgle

1x Chaos Vindicator (185 pts)

• 1x Armoured tracks

• 1x Demolisher cannon

• 1x Havoc launcher

• 1x Combi-bolter

• Mark of Nurgle

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2024/11/03
17:19 UTC

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Sons of Malice color scheme

I made this color scheme (on Impcat) for my Sons of Malice but I struggle with readability, and I don't know what to do with the Eyes... What do you think ?

(Also where can I get this model ?)

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2024/11/03
17:21 UTC

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What next?

I’m new to the game and just got my first box of chaos space marine legionaries what would be a good thing to buy next to expand my army

Should I buy something like a hq or more troops or something entirely different if anyone could help it would be much appreciated

1 Comment
2024/11/03
17:21 UTC

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What is the deal with the quality of pictures for this year's Armies on Parade? I can barely see what this is supposed to be

4 Comments
2024/11/03
19:09 UTC

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