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Uploaded Aug 17, 2017 Scavengers! Mike is back with his Tau to seek vengeance on the Blood Ravens for the casualties of their first encounter! Watch the video and join the discussion with Guerrilla Miniature Games at the video's YouTube page.

Uploaded Aug 3, 2017 Knowledge is Power. The Tau face down the scouts of the Blood Ravens in a Kill Team fight! Watch the video and join the discussion with Guerrilla Miniature Games at the video's YouTube page.

Uploaded Jul 20, 2017 With Inquisitor Zant and Balthus both recuperating from their wounds, Balus and Johan, with the help of 100011 attempt to rescue Tor from his Alien captors! Watch the video and join the discussion with Guerrilla Miniature Games at the video's YouTube page.

Uploaded Jul 6, 2017 Helsing Zant is obsessed with the Xenos. Not the greenskin threat that overwhelms hive Acheron, but a more mysterious and enigmatic foe. Tracking them to the Promethium Sprawl, his brash manner has drawn their attention and he has walked directly into an AMBUSH! Watch the video and join the discussion with Guerrilla Miniature Games at the video's YouTube page.

Uploaded Jun 22, 2017 The trap is laid and an ambush is set. One Kill Team will not leave hte Sprawl alive as the Inquisition and Necrons conflict comes to a head. Watch the video and join the discussion with Guerrilla Miniature Games at the video's YouTube page.

Uploaded Jun 8, 2017 The Inquisition is fed up with the Necron incursion into the Promethium Sprawl. A Lone Operative is released from his stasis-coffin with one order; to eliminate the Xenos threat. Watch the video and join the discussion with Guerrilla Miniature Games at the video's YouTube page.

Uploaded May 25, 2017 Rumours of machine-killers haunting the sprawl have attracted the Ordo Xenos to Armageddon. A trail of technological bait is set to attract their attention and battle ensues. Watch the video and join the discussion with Guerrilla Miniature Games at the video's YouTube page.

Uploaded May 15, 2017 Note that this video actually appears at the Gaming with The Cooler YouTube channel. Watch the video and join the discussion with Gaming with The Cooler and Guerrilla Miniature Games at the video's YouTube page.

Uploaded May 5, 2017 With uncertainty and fear spread through the ranks of the Tanith the Night Lords continue their campaign of Terror with an Ambush. Watch the video and join the discussion with Guerrilla Miniature Games at the video's YouTube page.

Uploaded Apr 21, 2017 Dominus Nox - The Night Lords take on the Tanith First and Only in a terror-raid of Hit and Run! Watch the video and join the discussion with Guerrilla Miniature Games at the video's YouTube page.

Uploaded Apr 24, 2017 Note that this video actually appears at the Gaming with The Cooler YouTube channel. Watch the video and join the discussion with Gaming with The Cooler and Guerrilla Miniature Games at the video's YouTube page.

Uploaded Apr 17, 2017 Note that this video actually appears at the Gaming with The Cooler YouTube channel. Watch the video and join the discussion with Gaming with The Cooler and Guerrilla Miniature Games at the video's YouTube page.

Uploaded Apr 7, 2017 The Ongoing History of the Underhive: We return to the sump in 2017 with a brand new Skirmish game from Games Workshop. Not just contained to Gangs this time around, all factions in 40k have rules to take the war to the Promethium Sprawl of Armageddon. Watch the video and join the discussion with Guerrilla Miniature Games at the video's YouTube page.

Games Workshop has produced quite a few games over the years. This site was originally created to support players of the various Space Marine factions in the Warhammer 40,000 game. Over the years, the scope of the site has increased to our present scope, which is the entire range of games set in the Warhammer 40,000 setting. Our site structure has evolved over the years, growing to include (sub-)forums for each of the (sub-)factions that we cover. Among the many things that the admins are looking into now (as we lean into the software upgrade and server migration - not happening as soon as we'd like, but probably happening before Codex: Squats ) is whether or not our site structure adequately supports the range of games that take place in the Warhammer 40,000 setting. Our focus in this is somewhat narrow (for now), looking at what I call the "hobby" games. These are all in the tabletop miniature wargames category, as opposed to the electronic, roleplaying, and board games. These include the following games (links go to the game pages at Board Game Geek): Battlefleet Gothic (and its predecessor, Space Fleet) Epic (as well as Epic Armageddon) Gorkamorka (it might be argued that Warhammer 40,000: Speed Freeks was a reimplementation of this game) Inquisitor Shadow War: Armageddon Games like Space Hulk, Gangs of Commorragh, and Warhammer Quest: Blackstone Fortress aren't part of this discussion because they're more limited boardgames. Similarly, we're not looking at any of the electronic games or roleplaying games right now. We'll get around to all of these games later. Similarly, we're not talking about any of the homegrown alternatives such as Inquisimunda. We've seen a number of recent games that are updated version of old GW "hobby" games. These include all of those for which we currently have sub-forums of the Other Games forum (Adeptus Titanicus, Aeronautica Imperialis, Kill Team, Necromunda). Without getting into wish-listing, many of us would like to see some of the other games that I've named being brought back by Games Workshop. This discussion isn't about whether or not individuals would like to see Games Workshop bring any of these games back. Instead. we're looking at how well the Bolter & Chainsword provides structure for hobbyists to discuss these games. Several of these games receive a degree of coverage at other excellent websites. For example, Necromunda is the focus of Yaktribe.com (though that site also provides files for a number of the other games we're discussing here), Specialist Arms is the inheritor of the Specialist Games forums and provides files for all of the old Specialist Games, and The Conclave is an excellent resource for players of the Inquisitor game. If you are a fan of any of these games, I highly recommend that you check out these sites and any others that are out there. Ultimately, the B&C isn't in competition with these sites. Rather, our role is to complement these sites. The feedback we're looking for at this point is whether or not you think that our current structure is adequate for your needs/desires insofar as these games are concerned. All of the "hobby" games listed above are currently covered under the general "Other Games" forum rather than in their own dedicated sub-forums. In theory, the proper use of tags will help to identify discussions about each of these games (e.g., we recommend that tags that I've used in this discussion). In addition, we're conducting a little survey to gauge interest in these games, either past, present, or future. All of the input, both text replies below and survey responses, will inform decisions we make about site structure. If little or not interest is expressed, we might maintain status quo. Alternately, if sufficient interest is expressed and a number of other factors come into play (larger technical things that I won't bore you with), we might provide more direct support for some or all of these games.

++++Incoming Transmission from Watch Master Stormcloak, Watch Fortress Iscariot++++ Brothers, I have summoned you here to carry out a secret mission for the Ordo Xenos on the world of Armageddon. The Inquisitor has received word of an Eldar Strike Team located on that planet seeking to destroy it from the inside out. As of right now, we do not have any further details as to how they will execute such a task. As for the duration of this mission, I will be appointing you, Brother Raziel of the Dark Angels to be the leader of the Kill Squad for you have displayed amazing feats of tactical prowess that has helped us move this Long Vigil further and further. Under your command will be the following battle brothers: Brother Mathias of the Ultramarines, his skill with long range sniping has been an asset to his parent Chapter. He will most certainly serve you well in providing the necessary reconnaissance for your mission. Brother Zephon of the Imperial Fists; he has been a part of the Deathwatch far longer than even I. Utilize his wisdom and his combat experience against the xenos threat to help you make the most sound decisions in battle. Brother Malkavian of the Blood Angels; Save for my own brothers back on Fenris, I have never seen any Space Marine that fights his foes with outlandish savagery. However, I fear that it may be his undoing in the future. Ensure that he doesn't get carried away throughout your mission. And finally, Brother Dovah of the Salamanders; With his custom Infernus Heavy Bolter, he will lay down holy fire and bolt rounds to the enemy without mercy. This mission is of utmost importance. Stealth and subterfuge is required for success. And to aid you in this regard, I have requested the Techpriests to provide you with modified versions of you Mk VIII Power Armour. Your new armor will be less durable than standard, but in exchange you will be granted extra mobility as well as the capability to move in and out of the mission area unseen. This mission will be codenamed: "Operation: Midnight Fenrir". You will report to me directly via vox as to the status of your mission. Let me know if additional support is required. Failure is not an option, Brother Raziel. Stop the Eldar at any cost. Suffer not the alien to live. For the Emperor! ++++END TRANSMISSION++++ Because I dislike the Scout models, I thought I'd make my own Deathwatch Kill Team using Space Wolf Scout rules. Only their weapons are WYSIWYG but for game purposes, these guys are my Scouts. They are the best option I have for them as they are the only Space Marines, other than Grey Knights that have ATSKNF. Here's the general gear for them at the moment. Dark Angel: Power Sword and Bolt Pistol Blood Angel: Shotgun Ultramarine: Sniper Rifle (proxying with Stalker Bolter) Imperial Fist: Bolt Pistol and combat blade Salamander Gunner: Heavy Bolter and Flamer (shown here as the Infernus Heavy Bolter) What do you guys think?

So how many of you are gong to try to get into Shadow Wars with your Deathwatch? I know the other factions not in the box have free rules posted so we don know exactly how Marines will play out. One thing I noticed right away is that GW posted SW prepackaged selections for factions and I noticed one of the marine boxes includes Deathwatch which are advertised as 'specialists'. So this got me to thinking, aside from the odd scout, why not just do a full SW Deathwatch army? Is anyone planning on doing this?