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Madrak Ironhide







JohnHwangDD wrote:Go is an even simpler system, but you wouldn't dare accuse if of lacking in strategy or tactics.


No, you're right. I accuse them of failing to update their game with hobby supplies
and endless expansion books.

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Well, if the rules system for Warhammer Fantasy is more complex and in-depth, then 40k is probably more accessible to a larger number of people.

Also, it has always appealed to me more because I prefer science fiction as a genre (though I love fantasy as well). Also, I like the aesthetics of the models more.



 
   
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HI all.
I would say 40k is more popular because GW have concentrated on making everthing 40k look and sound as 'kewl' as possible.
If it causes a 13 year old to wet himself with exitement, its in.
Practicality and game play take a back seat.

Warhammer follows a more 'traditional' fantasy setting and a particular type of game play.
Untill recent 'core rule dodging army buffing' , WH was more straight forward sort of game.

I belive 40k to have more strategic bias , and WH has more of a tactical bias.(Mainly due to WH tighter movement rules.)

If the more dice you roll the more predicatble the result, then after a certain point doesnt dice rolling become a bit of a redundant exercise?
I know some people love rolling large amounts of dice at thier opponent ,but is this not just a time consuming exersise?

TTFN
Lanrak.



   
 
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