competitive play

Commander Focus: Kroxa, doesn’t want the turn to end

Credit: Wizards of the Coast, Vincent Proce There are a few cards in magic that have mechanics associated with them that essentially break the game. The way some of these cards are dealt with changes over time; sometimes they work...

Codex Necrons: Competitive Roundtable

With Codex Necrons out in the wild, we've assembled a trio of tournament players to give you their take on how it's going to perform in a competitive setting. Let's find out what they think! In case you missed...

Infinity Tactics: The Fundamentals of Offense

Last week I talked about all the ways a good player will defend themselves from harm (check out the Fundamentals of Defense here). This week you’re up against an opponent who won the Lieutenant roll and has given you...

Competing with Genestealer Cults in 9th – An Interview with Bilbo Göransson

Having been one of the game's top armies for an extended period in 8th, it's no secret that Genestealer Cults have found themselves facing something of an uphill struggle in 9th Edition's competitive scene, and are a rare sight...

The Goonhammer Review: Codex Necrons 9th Edition

Cover Image Credit: Games Workshop We could do a sensible introduction to this. We really could. Perhaps should even. Nevertheless... HERE WE GO MORTALS! OVERLORD WINGS IS BACK! After suffering through the whole of 8th with an extremely underpowered Codex, Necrons are at...

The October 2020 40k Meta Review

We’re now a full two months into 40k’s 9th edition and contrary to our initial notions that the meta might have settled by now, it seems that the field is still in flux as players explore new builds for...

Tactical Deployment: The Tournament Organizers Perspective

Chapter Approved: Tactical Deployment is coming out soon and if you missed our review, be sure to check it out here. The book brings an interesting new format of play to Warhammer 40k, where players build tactical terrain collections...

Little Wars: Incursion Mission Gameplay

Among the many shakeups of 9th edition, one of the more interesting changes has been a new emphasis on different levels of game play. Yes, in older editions you could play at any scale you wanted, but the level...

Shane Watts Talks Orks on 40K Stats Center

Shane Watts continues his Ork-themed media tour on 40K Stats Center, doing a deep dive on his experience at the YHP Labor Day GT. Take a listen at the link below. Listen to the 25th September Episode

Beanith’s Excellent Adventure (a Foray Into Competitive Play)

Hi folks, Beanith here - I've talked recently about building out my Death Guard for the NOVA that never was (that I also didn't plan to attend) and it seemed a shame to put in all that work and...