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Not one, not two, but three things to discuss! First off, we talk about the latest Summer previews, including the surprise Votann drops and the new Space Marine characters and combat patrols. Then, it’s off to the first of two codex reviews with a look at the new Black Templars codex supplement. How do these overly zealous crusaders fare in this new book? Which of the new Templar Vows are worth taking? Why are there so many repeat datasheets? And who blobs up better – Black Templars or World Eaters? Finally, we look at the second codex – the Grey Knights! What is the dark secret of the Sons of Titan? Are their teleporting shenanigans still on point? Have they gone from defense to offense? And where is Kaldor Draigo, anyway? Listen and find out! Thank you to Games Workshop for providing copies of the new codexes for review! Sponsor: Preferred Enemies on YouTube Sponsor: Preferred Enemies on Patreon Sponsor: Preferred Enemies Merch Store Theme: Metal Slug 2: Super Vehicle-001/II ‘No Need to Reload’ by RoeTa

It’s time to finish catching up with all the things we’ve put off due to Midwest Conquest and multiple new codexes, so as promised, it’s time for our look at Crusade: Armageddon – but that’s not all! In part one, we dive into the balance dataslate, points updates, and new detachments released both before _and_ after the Chaos Knights codex. Will the Lord Discordant finally make it back onto the tabletop? Are T’au finally fixed? Did GW go too far with the Knight updates? Then, in part two, we examine Crusade: Armageddon from both narrative and gameplay viewpoints. Does the Imperium get a win for once? How many mechanics can you layer on top of a mission? And does this book contain the least-readable Crusade chart yet? Listen to find out! Link: Arbitor Ian’s Coverage of the Fourth War of Armageddon Sponsor: Preferred Enemies on YouTube Sponsor: Preferred Enemies on Patreon Sponsor: Preferred Enemies Merch Store Theme: Metal Slug 2: Super Vehicle-001/II ‘No Need to Reload’ by RoeTaKa, courtesy of OCRemix. The

The Year of Chaos continues, and this installment stomps in with giant robotic feet! In this episode, we take a look at the new Chaos Knights codex. In the past, we’ve been pretty firm that Knights aren’t the most fun army to play against, and Chaos Knights in particular have been pretty one-note with the “Oops, All War-Dogs” build. Does this new codex address these issues? Are the big spiky knights making a comeback? Are the War Dog players left in the cold? And how will it feel to play against this army of evil metal giants? Listen to find out! Sponsor: Preferred Enemies on YouTube Sponsor: Preferred Enemies on Patreon Sponsor: Preferred Enemies Merch Store Theme: Metal Slug 2: Super Vehicle-001/II ‘No Need to Reload’ by RoeTaKa, courtesy of OCRemix. The post Episode 328: 10th Edition Chaos Knights first appeared on Preferred Enemies - A Warhammer 40K Podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Another year, and another Midwest Conquest is in the books! Like last year, Kevin and Dennis ran the Narrative event, and this time it’s bigger than before. Escalating game sizes, heroic and villainous tracks, assist characters – listen to find out how they ran the event, and what Rob’s experience was like playing in it. Also, we discuss the winners of the 40K GT, the painting competition, the results of the army raffle, and our Friday Preferred Enemies host games! Sponsor: Preferred Enemies on YouTube Sponsor: Preferred Enemies on Patreon Theme: Metal Slug 2: Super Vehicle-001/II ‘No Need to Reload’ by RoeTaKa, courtesy of OCRemix. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The release schedule is fast and furious now, just like the army we’re looking at today! In this episode, we dive into the new Space Wolves codex supplement. The viking-themed fighters from Fenris return, and we take a look at how well they’ve managed the conversion from index to codex. Did they finally get sagas right? Are the new Space Wolf terminators worthy of the tabletop? Are Wulfen swinging for the fences again? And how much difference does a chapter keyword make? We discuss this and more! Also, a look at the new Chapter Approved mission deck, with its anticipated Asymmetric missions and Challenger cards. Thank you to Games Workshop for providing us a preview copy of the new book and mission deck! Sponsor: Preferred Enemies on YouTube Sponsor: Preferred Enemies on Patreon Theme: Metal Slug 2: Super Vehicle-001/II ‘No Need to Reload’ by RoeTaKa, courtesy of OCRemix. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Just as planned, the last of the four god-specific legions has made their appearance! In this episode, we delve into the new 10th edition codex for the Thousand Sons, the masters of chaotic magic. In an edition where psychic powers aren’t really a thing, how has Games Workshop made a psychic army function? How will the new version of Cabal of Sorcerers change things up for Thousand Sons players? Are Sekhetar Robots the new hotness, or an odd add-on? How do daemons play in the new book? And which detachments do we see having the most potential? And did Magnus, in fact, do anything wrong? Listen to find out! Thank you to Games Workshop for providing us preview copies of the new book and battleforce! Sponsor: Preferred Enemies on YouTube Sponsor: Preferred Enemies on Patreon Theme: Metal Slug 2: Super Vehicle-001/II ‘No Need to Reload’ by RoeTaKa, courtesy of OCRemix. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Year of Chaos is now in full swing, with not one, but two Chaos codexes dropping simultaneously! In this episode, we dive into the new Death Guard and World Eaters codexes. In part one, it’s Nurgle time, as we pick through plagues with the Death Guard. Has their contagion-based army rule changed? Are they finally tough enough to justify their bloat? And how many poxwalkers is actually enough? Then, in part two, it’s time for skulls and blood with the World Eaters. Can you still win at the casino of Khorne? Is the return of Khorne Daemonkin all that Kevin was waiting for? And what’s the most useless unit in the World Eaters codex? Strap yourselves in as we tackle a double-codex review! Thanks to GW for providing review copies of the new codexes and accompanying battleforces! Sponsor: Preferred Enemies on YouTube Sponsor: Preferred Enemies on Patreon Sponsor: KR Multicase Sponsor: GameMat.eu Theme: Metal Slug 2: Super Vehicle-001/II ‘No Need to Reload’ by RoeTaKa, courtesy of OCRemix. Learn more about your

Adepticon has come and gone, and it brought a new set of Warhammer previews! Games Workshop gave us a little bit of everything, from an army for the Old World never before seen on the tabletop, to a new pair of Kill Teams duking it out, to several 40K army updates, to a brand new Crusade book! We dig into the reveals, and give our thoughts – what’s the thing that got us most excited, and what’s the most polished turd of the bunch? Also, a head’s up – we start off with an unhappy but necessary discussion of the new tariffs and what impact that might have on our hobbies and the places we buy them from. We’re not going to let that dampen our excitement for what’s coming, though! (Tariffs talk is between 1:58 and 18:50, for those of you who’d like to skip it.) Link: Lorica Clothing – Reviewing Grand Cathay: Historical Inspiration in Warhammer: The Old World Sponsor: Preferred Enemies on YouTube Sponsor: Preferred Enemies on Patreon Sponsor: KR Multicase Sponsor: GameMat.eu Theme: Metal Slug 2: Super Vehicle-001/I

It’s a new quarter, and that means a new set of balance updates – but that’s not all! In this episode, we discuss several changes and new options that GW has delivered. We start off discussing the new Aspects of War series in White Dwarf and the first installment’s stratagem replacements. Next, we dive into the new Balance Dataslate and look at the changes and corrections that various factions are getting to bump them up or bring them down a bit. Finally, we look at the first batch of quarterly detachment releases, with new options for Adeptus Custodes, T’au, and the Orks! Sponsor: Preferred Enemies on YouTube Sponsor: Preferred Enemies on Patreon Sponsor: KR Multicase Sponsor: GameMat.eu Theme: Metal Slug 2: Super Vehicle-001/II ‘No Need to Reload’ by RoeTaKa, courtesy of OCRemix. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The next Crusade book is upon us, and it’s time to return to the Nachmund Gauntlet! In past editions, the fighting was mostly focused on Vigilus, but this time around, GW is focusing on Sangua Terra at the other end of the Gauntlet. In this episode, we take a look at the new Crusade book and discuss its narrative, its campaign system, and its specific Crusade rules. Does the Imperium come out on top this time? Is this the most complex campaign system GW has created for 10th edition? Should surgical deep strikes be a core rule in the game? We take a look at all this and more, as well as some news regarding some major tournament changes! Sponsor: Preferred Enemies on YouTube Sponsor: Preferred Enemies on Patreon Sponsor: KR Multicase Sponsor: GameMat.eu Theme: Metal Slug 2: Super Vehicle-001/II ‘No Need to Reload’ by RoeTaKa, courtesy of OCRemix. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It’s time for excess as a new faction is released! In this episode, we crack open the new Champions of Slaanesh launch box for the brand-new Emperor’s Children. We take a look at the new models for their lord, their battleline units, and the debut of plastic Noise Marines. Then, it’s time to delve into the codex, as we run through the new army rule, the new units, and all six of their detachments. Are the sons of Fulgrim ready to take on the tabletop as a complete fighting force, or does this symphony of destruction come up a few notes short? Listen to find out! Sponsor: Preferred Enemies on YouTube Sponsor: Preferred Enemies on Patreon Sponsor: KR Multicase Sponsor: GameMat.eu Theme: Metal Slug 2: Super Vehicle-001/II ‘No Need to Reload’ by RoeTaKa, courtesy of OCRemix. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We’re between releases and down a host (for a good reason!), so why not take some time to catch up with what we’ve got going on? First, our thoughts on the new special ultra edition of the upcoming Chaos legion codexes, then onto a discussion about The Old World and how it might just be the most accessible army-scale game that GW is putting out right now. Next, some hobby progress, including fixing some pants and Rob’s first game of Age of Sigmar. Finally, a discussion on how to get the hobby experience you want, and a bit about the Gaunt’s Ghosts series. It’s no one thing, but it’s a little bit of everything! Sponsor: Preferred Enemies on YouTube Sponsor: Preferred Enemies on Patreon Sponsor: KR Multicase Sponsor: GameMat.eu Theme: Metal Slug 2: Super Vehicle-001/II ‘No Need to Reload’ by RoeTaKa, courtesy of OCRemix. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Craftworlds are back with a new codex and new ways to play! In this episode, we delve into the new Aeldari codex, including the new Battle Focus rule, all nine (9!) playable detachments, and all the unit changes. With Strands of Fate replaced and shunted to a single detachment, how different will this former-powerhouse army play? Do they still have the tools without being overpowered? Or will they dance rings around their opponents? Listen to find out! Also, we take a look at the Emperor’s Children preview from the Las Vegas Open reveal. Sponsor: Preferred Enemies on YouTube Sponsor: Preferred Enemies on Patreon Sponsor: KR Multicase Sponsor: GameMat.eu Theme: Metal Slug 2: Super Vehicle-001/II ‘No Need to Reload’ by RoeTaKa, courtesy of OCRemix. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Preferred Enemies returns to Las Vegas for the LVO Narrative! This time, Dennis joins Kevin for his first Las Vegas Open experience. While over 1000 players were duking it out in the Grand Tournament, Dennis and Kevin delved into the smaller, but no less exciting, Narrative event. Between Dennis’s penitent Sororitas and Kevin’s T’au World Eaters, how will our intrepid reporters fare? Listen to find out! Link: Zealot Hobbies Sponsor: Preferred Enemies on YouTube Sponsor: Preferred Enemies on Patreon Sponsor: KR Multicase Sponsor: GameMat.eu Theme: Metal Slug 2: Super Vehicle-001/II ‘No Need to Reload’ by RoeTaKa, courtesy of OCRemix. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The first new codex of 2025 is here, and it’s the Hammer of the Emperor – the Astra Militarum! In this episode, we crack open the new Death Korps of Krieg army box and the codex within, and do our best to figure out the orders we’ve been given. How do the new models look? How do the new detachments fare? Will anything dethrone the Combined Regiment from the Index? Also, we look at the last two detachments from Grotmas and give our thoughts on the Fulgrim reveal. Sponsor: Preferred Enemies on YouTube Sponsor: Preferred Enemies on Patreon Sponsor: KR Multicase Sponsor: GameMat.eu Theme: Metal Slug 2: Super Vehicle-001/II ‘No Need to Reload’ by RoeTaKa, courtesy of OCRemix. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We’ve already talked about the balance dataslate and Deathwatch, and now it’s time to unwrap the rest of the Grotmas present bounty! In this episode we get through (most of) the rest of the Grotmas bounty, in order from day 1 to day 22. Everybody got something, but will everyone enjoy what they got? Which detachments look cool, which ones deliver on flavor, and which ones don’t quite hit the mark? Sponsor: Preferred Enemies on YouTube Sponsor: Preferred Enemies on Patreon Sponsor: KR Multicase Sponsor: GameMat.eu Theme: Metal Slug 2: Super Vehicle-001/II ‘No Need to Reload’ by RoeTaKa, courtesy of OCRemix. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

With Dennis and Kevin back from the Grand Narrative, we can now talk about some great and wondrous things! First up, we discuss the Warhammer preview and how it might just be the best one yet. While some things were expected, and others anticipated, some things we got were beyond our wildest dreams! Then, in part two, we discuss the Balance Dataslate that dropped between recording sessions, as well as the returned and improved Deathwatch index! Is it everything we hoped? Listen and find out! Link: Preferred Enemies on YouTube Sponsor: Preferred Enemies on Patreon Sponsor: KR Multicase Sponsor: GameMat.eu Theme: Metal Slug 2: Super Vehicle-001/II ‘No Need to Reload’ by RoeTaKa, courtesy of OCRemix. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Hundreds of players descended upon Atlanta to play in this year’s Grand Narrative, and we had two representatives of the Preferred Enemies crew in the thick of it! Which grand alliance will come out on top? Will Dennis’s Votann discover, demolish, and deliver? Will Kevin survive his new cosplay? Listen to find out! Sponsor: Preferred Enemies on Patreon Sponsor: KR Multicase Sponsor: GameMat.eu Theme: Metal Slug 2: Super Vehicle-001/II ‘No Need to Reload’ by RoeTaKa, courtesy of OCRemix. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In our last episode, we discussed old mechanics from 40K’s history. This time, we’re focusing on one specific aspect of the game – vehicles. From the days of Third Edition with armor facings and penetration rolls, to glance-locking vehicles in Fifth Edition, to the introduction of Flyers in Sixth Edition, all the way through the Eighth and Tenth Edition reboots, we delve into the history of tanks and transports and such. We also look at how vehicles are (and possibly aren’t) working in Tenth Edition, where we think any issues might lie, and whether or not Games Workshop is likely to do much about it. We also take a small tangent to look at holiday bundle sales and what that might mean for how people are approaching this year’s collections. Sponsor: Preferred Enemies on Patreon Sponsor: KR Multicase Sponsor: GameMat.eu Theme: Metal Slug 2: Super Vehicle-001/II ‘No Need to Reload’ by RoeTaKa, courtesy of OCRemix. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this episode, we take a look back through previous editions and examine game mechanics that aren’t in 10th Edition anymore. Which ones do are we sad to see gone, and which ones are we glad to see gone? Thanks to our very rigorous and scientific methods – there are number ratings and everything – we’ve narrowed the field down to our top and bottom six, along with some others where we had very conflicting opinions. All this, as well as discussion of some of the newest news and upcoming releases. Sponsor: Preferred Enemies on Patreon Sponsor: KR Multicase Sponsor: GameMat.eu Theme: Metal Slug 2: Super Vehicle-001/II ‘No Need to Reload’ by RoeTaKa, courtesy of OCRemix. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices