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Hammer of Math: Examining 40k Objective Scoring in 2021

Robert "TheChirurgeon" Jones - January 3, 2022

Hello again, Dear Reader! I'm filling in for Primaris Kevin this week. We spent the better part of Saturday talking about the 2021 meta and where factions shook out following a full year of 9th edition events and the...

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Hammer of Math: Top Articles of 2021

"Primaris" Kevin Genson - December 27, 2021

This week's Hammer of Math takes a look back at 2021 and some of Kevin's favorite articles. Don't worry reader, we'll be back next week with actual math about the resurrection of the Tyranid Monster Mash. 53,883 words, not including...

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Hammer of Math: Deploying Fortifications in 40k 9th edition

"Primaris" Kevin Genson - December 20, 2021

This week's Hammer of Math uses the power of geometry to look at exactly how difficult it is to legally deploy a fortification in Warhammer 40,000. Fortifications have always been an interesting part of Warhammer 40,000. One would expect that...

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Hammer of Math: Custodes Blade Champion

"Primaris" Kevin Genson - December 13, 2021

This week's Hammer of Math is a quick look at how nasty the Adeptus Custodes Blade Champion from Shadow Throne can be. As the gene-bred protectors of the God-Emperor, the Adeptus Custodes are intended to be a collection of some...

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Hammer of Math: Crusade Battle Honours 2

"Primaris" Kevin Genson - December 6, 2021

Continuing from last week, this week's Hammer of Math looks at the Weapon Enhancements and Relics available to all armies in the Crusade system. Last week we covered Battle Traits and Psychic Fortitudes, and this week we'll focus on on...

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Hammer of Math: Crusade Battle Honours

"Primaris" Kevin Genson - November 29, 2021

This week's Hammer of Math takes a look at the narrative side of things and the impact of core rulebook Battle Traits and Psychic Fortitudes in the Crusade system. The core of the Crusade system (outside of epic stories and...

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Hammer of Math: Necromunda Ammo Checks

"Primaris" Kevin Genson - November 22, 2021

It's been just a little bit of time since Hammer of Math went into the Underhive, but we're back this week with a look at the math behind Ammo checks. Click. Nearly every ganger fears that sound. Those that don't are...

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Hammer of Math: Octarius Orks

"Primaris" Kevin Genson - November 15, 2021

This week's Hammer of Math looks at some of Ork rules in the new Warzone Octarius supplement. Orks is best. This is indisputable. Some may attempt to argue otherwise, using such paltry tactics as "logic" or "reminders that this is...

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Hammer of Math: Grey Knights Nemesis Weapons

"Primaris" Kevin Genson - November 1, 2021

This week's Hammer of Math looks at the various Nemesis weapons of Codex: Grey Knights. Much like the Deathwatch, the Grey Knights are an elite arm of the Inquisition, shrouded in mystery and specialized in the eradication of the Imperium's...

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Hammer of Math: Hive Mind Synaptic Link

"Primaris" Kevin Genson - October 25, 2021

This week's Hammer of Math takes a look at the impact of the new Hive Mind Synaptic Link abilities out of War Zone Octarius Book 1: Rising Tide. In November Codex: Tyranids will turn four years old, enjoying the same...