White Dwarf 515 - content concerns

[ThePenitentOne]

In my opinion, White Dwarf is about to do a thing that, in my opinion, it never should do.

 

It seems to be focusing ALL of its 40k content on the faction that needs the least additional support because it already gets twice as much support as every other faction.

 

I think White Dwarf's job should be to cater to people who DON'T play Space Marines. Lately I've been buying every issue regardless of whether or not it has content I want. I might need to sit this one out. Hopefully, 516 gives us some new Crusade content, either for a faction that hasn't had a release yet this edition or one of the factions that got a single model. Admech anyone? Drukhari?

 

Oh, wait... I just heard, there's a new Space Marine chapter.... The Sons of Ubiquity. Yeah, I suppose it's more important that they get a background article and a show case. Maybe if we give THEM Crusade content, we can ensure that no one who doesn't already bespoke content in a dex, four Supplements AND A White Dwarf Crusade article for Tome Keepers will ever get extra content.

 

(Caveat: I am grateful for the Kroot, GSC, Sisters Crusade content. Even the Votann stuff, although the Goons said it's basically the same as what they were working with in 9th, so unless 10th's content has changed, it wasn't "extra" content. But it did allow Votann to Crusade for a year and a half despite the dex. If they had done the same for Drukhari, it would have made a real impact in my appreciation of and ability to engage with the new edition)

 

Rant over, and to those who love Space Marines, enjoy the issue.

Edited Wednesday at 08:08 PM by Xenith
Content clarity

[skylerboodie]

"there’s even a unique Space Marines Transfer Sheet with 442 decals, plus a double-sided A2 poster with Mechanicus II art one one side, and Space Marine armour marks on the other" 

 

Exclusive transfers sounds pretty cool though, and the armour marks poster will be nice to look at.

[ThePenitentOne]

I've got to admit, even I might be interested in the armour marks poster, because as a guy who only plays Chamber Militant Marines, I have a really hard time telling one mark from another.

[MoriyaSchism]

I'm with you in this regard. This issue doesn't grab me at all, but I haven't bought an issue of White Dwarf since I unsubscribed years ago. Only thing that's tempting is the transfer sheet, because I'm really curious what's on it. 442 decals sounds crazy. If it features some obscure chapter icons it might be good for Deathwatch players. 

[crimsondave]

Thanks for posting cause I’m definitely buying and wouldn’t have known otherwise.

[Nephaston]

The Transfer sheet is the most intriguing part, wonder if it's neutral or if they did another Tome Keepers one.

[Joe]

Just to like, ensure we're actually following NRBA rules and such.

 

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August’s issue of White Dwarf is a Space Marine special. There are rules for a Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2 Operations mini-game you can play with your own miniatures, with cards included, as well as background for the game’s setting – Warzone Bastior. You can look forward to instructions on how to create your own Chapter, accompanied by examples by ’Eavy Metal and staff from the studios, and there’s even a unique Space Marines Transfer Sheet with 442 decals, plus a double-sided A2 poster with Mechanicus II art one one side, and Space Marine armour marks on the other. 

 

Mortal Realms content comes in a Skaven flavour this month with a look at the Great Horned Rat and the creation of the Spires of the Gnaw diorama, and there’s also another instalment of The Trials of Albarak. Finally, there’s a discussion of the design of the miniatures in the Saturnine boxed set, plus a visit to the Bunker rounds things out. We’ll have more details on what you can find inside on Monday.

 

 

 

Definitely planning on picking this one up myself for the transfers. We typically see an article the Monday after announcement covering contents in a bit more detail, so we'll hopefully see a sneak preview for that sheet then.

[Tastyfish]

A misc DIY marine chapter symbol transfer sheet actually does sound interesting. I wonder if it's from the new Death Watch Kill Team Kill Team or something unique.

[Felix Antipodes]

An all Astartes issue, plus transfer sheet and a poster?  Damn!  WD must be in more trouble than we thought… 

 

 

I’ll have two!!

[The Yncarne]

you do realize what ubiquity means, right? Am i missing the joke again?

[Evil Eye]

Man, not a good choice of miniature to plaster on the cover for the Space Marine special. Cripes that Titus is such a horrible model. A shame, Space Marine 2 almost made me like Primaris. Almost.

[N1SB]

16 hours ago, ThePenitentOne said:

Oh, wait... I just heard, there's a new Space Marine chapter.... The Sons of Ubiquity

 

Brilliant.  I want to make a custom Chapter called The Poster Childs to go with your The Sons of Ubiquity.

[Marshal Reinhard]

Who are these Sons of Ubiquity and why do they get a transfer sheet with 442 transfers on it?

 

Seriously though, I would love to know what's on this sheet

Edited Monday at 11:32 AM by Marshal Reinhard

[Uprising]

The Sons of Ubiquity.  Interesting name.  So they are everywhere.  Wait a sec, its the Alpha Legion as a chapter.  

 

Ubiquity: in its simplest form, refers to the state of being everywhere, or the quality of being widespread and present in many places simultaneously. It implies a sense of omnipresence or pervasive existence. In essence, it describes the condition of something being found in a great many locations, often at the same time. 

[Joe]

Article is up. Sadly no mention of the transfer sheet.

 

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A huge 20-page section all about custom Space Marine Chapters – with examples from the ‘Eavy Metal team and other members of the Warhammer Studio – is a gold mine for Warhammer hobbyists looking to add a unique spin to their personal armies. 

 

This expansive guide is full of guidance for picking your Chapter’s name, symbol, and elements of their backstory, and includes a handy table for randomising anything you need a little help with. It’s all capped off with tons of photography showing incredible paint schemes and converted miniatures, bringing the Studio’s armies to life.

 

[skylerboodie]

Hopefully it wasn't just a WarCom error.

[ThePenitentOne]

I made the Ubiquity crack because the Ubiquity of Marines is the very thing that makes them less interesting (to me) than other factions. They are like the song the radio insists on playing twice an hour, every hour until you hate it. Sweet Child of Mine is also my least favourite Guns and Roses song.... Not because it's a bad song, but because it was so overplayed that I'm still traumatized 30 years later.

 

That's Marines for me.

 

Funny thing though? This will likely be the best selling issue of the edition.

 

 

[Indy Techwisp]

On 7/28/2025 at 4:56 PM, ThePenitentOne said:

I made the Ubiquity crack because the Ubiquity of Marines is the very thing that makes them less interesting (to me) than other factions. They are like the song the radio insists on playing twice an hour, every hour until you hate it. Sweet Child of Mine is also my least favourite Guns and Roses song.... Not because it's a bad song, but because it was so overplayed that I'm still traumatized 30 years later.

 

That's Marines for me.

 

Funny thing though? This will likely be the best selling issue of the edition.

I'm getting the impression that the Transfer Sheet thing was probably a lie then?

 

If so, was the point of this thread just to complain that White Dwarf were doing an issue focusing on the statistically most popular faction in the game?

[crimsondave]

3 hours ago, Indy Techwisp said:

I'm getting the impression that the Transfer Sheet thing was probably a lie then?

 

If so, was the point of this thread just to complain that White Dwarf were doing an issue focusing on the statistically most popular faction in the game?

I don’t know why warcom would lie about it.  The first article is still up saying it’s in there.  Doesn’t mean they’re right but it makes no sense to lie.

Edited Wednesday at 02:11 AM by crimsondave

[Kenzaburo]

You know, I really miss those WD issues that had a free mini - usually for an edition starter. Those were the best to attract potentially interested people into the hobby. But the last time they did that was sometime in the 2000s...WHFB with the dwarf and Night Gobbo for 7th ed maybe?

[irlLordy]

There havd been transfer sheets with White Dwarf before, Tome Keepers (twice) and Wolfspear I believe were the most recent chapters.

[Morovir]

53 minutes ago, Kenzaburo said:

You know, I really miss those WD issues that had a free mini - usually for an edition starter. Those were the best to attract potentially interested people into the hobby. But the last time they did that was sometime in the 2000s...WHFB with the dwarf and Night Gobbo for 7th ed maybe?

There was a Stormcast Eternal when AoS first launched and a Slaughter priest when WD first went back to being monthly to promote the Gorechosen boardgame.

Edited Wednesday at 08:03 AM by Morovir

[Cactus]

18 hours ago, Indy Techwisp said:

I'm getting the impression that the Transfer Sheet thing was probably a lie then?

The email I got promoting this issue mentioned the transfer sheet so I don't think anybody is lying.

[Kenzaburo]

10 hours ago, Morovir said:

There was a Stormcast Eternal when AoS first launched and a Slaughter priest when WD first went back to being monthly to promote the Gorechosen boardgame.

You are absolutely right - I got that Slaughterpriest right here. Don't remember the Stormcast, but would make sense and sounds about right. I still miss this kind of freebie tho.

[Deus_Ex_Machina]

On 7/28/2025 at 12:58 PM, N1SB said:

 

Brilliant.  I want to make a custom Chapter called The Poster Childs to go with your The Sons of Ubiquity.

And my villainous chapter, "The Usual Suspects", shall oppose you both.