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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...

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Hammer of Math: Kill Team Strike Force

"Primaris" Kevin Genson - October 18, 2021

With the release of Warzone Octarius Book 1, this week’s Hammer of Math does a deep dive into some of the complexities of the new Deathwatch Kill Team Strike Force Army of Renown. Deathwatch are an interesting army. They simultaneously...

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Hammer of Math: Exploring the New Codex Black Templars Supplement

"Primaris" Kevin Genson - October 11, 2021

This week's Hammer of Math takes a deeper look at some of the effects and rules in the new Codex Supplement: Black Templars and some of the more interesting interactions you can create. The latest book for the Adeptus Astartes...

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Hammer of Math: Kill Team 2.0 Expectations

"Primaris" Kevin Genson - October 4, 2021

This week's Hammer of Math looks at the "typical" distribution of wounds dealt by several different units in Kill Team 2.0. When we released our September Meta Review for Kill Team, one thing that immediately stood out was the efficacy...

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Hammer of Math: Pacts, Powers, and Spawndom

"Primaris" Kevin Genson - September 20, 2021

This week's Hammer of Math ignores the Edict of Nikea and taps into the warp to examine the powers and pacts of the Thousand Sons, as well as the inevitable outcome of those who dabble in them. For most armies...