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Welcome to the new 40kstats

Robert "TheChirurgeon" Jones - May 18, 2022

Last week we told you there was a new 40kstats coming and this week we're proud to announce that the new 40kstats is here! Click the link below to head over to the new site, which features more data...

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Hammer of Math: The April 2022 40k Balance Dataslate

"Primaris" Kevin Genson - April 18, 2022

This week's Hammer of Math looks at the numerical impact of some of the rules changes associated with the 40k Balance Dataslate released for April. I'm a huge fan of how Games Workshop is making the 40k ruleset more flexible...

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Hammer of Math: Objective Scoring in Nachmund

Robert "TheChirurgeon" Jones - March 7, 2022

Hello, Dear Reader. Kevin's off this week tending to other, non-math related things so this week you get me talking statistics. And while I generally do enjoy probability theory, I've also got a bunch of D A T A...

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Hammer of Math: Adeptus Custodes

"Primaris" Kevin Genson - February 21, 2022

This week's Hammer of Math takes a look at some of the bonuses and features of the Adeptus Custodes. The Codex: Adeptus Custodes book has been out for over a month now, and it's already seen extensive success in several...

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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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Understanding Probability and Using it to Improve Your Game

Robert "TheChirurgeon" Jones - August 23, 2021

This article was originally published in April 2019. It has been updated as of August 2021. For many 40k gamers, painting minis and buying books is only the beginning. At some point, you're bound to start thinking about how you...

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Hammer of Math: Refunding Command Points

"Primaris" Kevin Genson - June 28, 2021

This week's Hammer of Math takes a look at abilities which allow for Command Points to be refunded, and determines the likelihood they'll be worth the cost. When 8th Edition came about, players quickly realized the immense value of maximizing...

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The May 2021 40k Meta Review

Robert "TheChirurgeon" Jones - May 7, 2021

Welcome back, dear reader! It’s been a little over a month since our last update and while the Games Workshop release schedule has certainly slowed, we’ve got some massive changes to talk about. You may have seen our round...

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Hammer of Math: Death Guard Psychic Disciplines

"Primaris" Kevin Genson - April 12, 2021

This week's Hammer of Math takes a likely fatal deep dive into the Contagion and Fester Disciplines of the Death Guard. With the arrival of The Book of Rust and the addition of a second discipline for members of a...

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Hammer of Math: Razorflails, Competitive Edge, and the Joys of Massed Attacks

"Primaris" Kevin Genson - April 5, 2021

This week's Hammer of Math takes a look at the delightfully broken synergies available to Drukhari Succubi thanks to the Book of Rust. One of my favorite things to write in Hammer of Math is about the more absurd combinations...