Warhammer 40K isn't just about rolling dice and painting miniatures—it's also about managing your budget like a true tactician. In this episode, we break down the real cost of the hobby, how to stretch your wargaming dollars, and where to find the best 40K deals without breaking the bank.

• Best places to buy Warhammer Miniatures: https://spikeybits.com/warhammer-40k/best-places-to-buy-warhammer-40k-new-miniature-releases/
• How to buy used Warhammer 40k Armies cheap: https://spikeybits.com/warhammer-40k/how-to-buy-used-warhammer-armies-save/
• Adepticon How to Register: https://www.adepticon.org/2025/01/03/adepticon-2025-registration-walkthrough-video/
• Get Your Precision Dice 5% Off Baron of Dice: Use Code Longwar5 https://bit.ly/BaronDiceTLW

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• Long War Gear Shop https://longwarswag.com/
• Heretic Swag https://hereticswag.com/
• Essential Hobby Products & Tools List https://spikeybits.com/besthobbysupplies
• Learn 3D Printing While Working From Home https://spikeybits.com/2020/03/learn-3d-printing-while-working-from-home.html
• Buy Wyatt's Miniature: https://spikeybits.com/store/Marine-Commander-Augustus-Jack-of-Clubs-p249197065

Table of Contents

00:00 Opening

03:10 Would You Rather

13:50 News

36:30 Main Topic

50:53 Q&A

Welcome to the Long War, a new place for bringing the hobby back to wargaming! A podcast hosted by Rob Baer, Kenny Boucher & Wyatt Turk.

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Struggling with Painting Miniatures? Our experts share the top Warhammer 40K painting tips for smooth blends, realistic highlights, and eye-catching armies!

• Best Acrylic Paints For Miniatures: https://spikeybits.com/guides/best-paints-for-painting-miniatures-models/
• How to paint miniatures: https://spikeybits.com/guides/painting-miniatures/
• Adepticon How to Register: https://www.adepticon.org/2025/01/03/adepticon-2025-registration-walkthrough-video/
• Get Your Precision Dice 5% Off Baron of Dice: Use Code Longwar5 https://bit.ly/BaronDiceTLW

• J15 Games Has Your Game Aides, Tokens & Templates! Get them here: https://bit.ly/J15GamesTLW
• Become a veteran of the Long War & get a free t-shirt! https://www.patreon.com/thelongwar
• Join our discord https://discord.gg/jvVa7tT Sign Up For The Next Long War Doubles Event: https://store.frontlinegaming.org/collections/events?ref=6s60g1nvx3
• Long War Gear Shop https://longwarswag.com/
• Heretic Swag https://hereticswag.com/
• Essential Hobby Products & Tools List https://spikeybits.com/besthobbysupplies
• Learn 3D Printing While Working From Home https://spikeybits.com/2020/03/learn-3d-printing-while-working-from-home.html
• Buy Wyatt's Miniature: https://spikeybits.com/store/Marine-Commander-Augustus-Jack-of-Clubs-p249197065

Table of Contents

00:00 Opening

02:44 Would You Rather

18:21 News

34:35 Painting

Welcome to the Long War, a new place for bringing the hobby back to wargaming! A podcast hosted by Rob Baer, Kenny Boucher & Wyatt Turk.

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What makes Space Marines so dominant? What makes Space Marines so dominant? We look at their impact on Warhammer 40K, from powerful strategies to stunning miniatures, don't miss it!

• Space Marines Faction Explained: https://spikeybits.com/warhammer-40k/40k-factions-explained-space-marine-army-playstyles-guide/
• Adepticon How to Register: https://www.adepticon.org/2025/01/03/adepticon-2025-registration-walkthrough-video/
• Get Your Precision Dice 5% Off Baron of Dice: Use Code Longwar5 https://bit.ly/BaronDiceTLW

• J15 Games Has Your Game Aides, Tokens & Templates! Get them here: https://bit.ly/J15GamesTLW
• Become a veteran of the Long War & get a free t-shirt! https://www.patreon.com/thelongwar
• Join our discord https://discord.gg/jvVa7tT Sign Up For The Next Long War Doubles Event: https://store.frontlinegaming.org/collections/events?ref=6s60g1nvx3
• Long War Gear Shop https://longwarswag.com/
• Heretic Swag https://hereticswag.com/
• Essential Hobby Products & Tools List https://spikeybits.com/besthobbysupplies
• Learn 3D Printing While Working From Home https://spikeybits.com/2020/03/learn-3d-printing-while-working-from-home.html
• Buy Wyatt's Miniature: https://spikeybits.com/store/Marine-Commander-Augustus-Jack-of-Clubs-p249197065

Table of Contents

00:00 Opening

02:28 Would You Rather

12:50 News

38:53 Faction Focus

Welcome to the Long War, a new place for bringing the hobby back to wargaming! A podcast hosted by Rob Baer, Kenny Boucher & Wyatt Turk.

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Haspil returns for the Astartes 2 trailer, an epic new Kickstarter, and we discuss the rise of Grimdark in mainstream culture.

• LVO 2025 Coverage https://spikeybits.com/las-vegas-open/
• Elrik's Hobbies Products & Sales https://spikeybits.com/elriks-hobbies/
• Adepticon How to Register: https://www.adepticon.org/2025/01/03/adepticon-2025-registration-walkthrough-video/
• Get Your Precision Dice 5% Off Baron of Dice: Use Code Longwar5 https://bit.ly/BaronDiceTLW

• J15 Games Has Your Game Aides, Tokens & Templates! Get them here: https://bit.ly/J15GamesTLW
• Become a veteran of the Long War & get a free t-shirt! https://www.patreon.com/thelongwar
• Join our discord https://discord.gg/jvVa7tT Sign Up For The Next Long War Doubles Event: https://store.frontlinegaming.org/collections/events?ref=6s60g1nvx3
• Long War Gear Shop https://longwarswag.com/
• Heretic Swag https://hereticswag.com/
• Essential Hobby Products & Tools List https://spikeybits.com/besthobbysupplies
• Learn 3D Printing While Working From Home https://spikeybits.com/2020/03/learn-3d-printing-while-working-from-home.html
• Buy Wyatt's Miniature: https://spikeybits.com/store/Marine-Commander-Augustus-Jack-of-Clubs-p249197065

Table of Contents

00:00 Opening

01:20 Would You Rather

11:30 Haspil's Corner & News

45:38 Grimdark

Welcome to the Long War, a new place for bringing the hobby back to wargaming! A podcast hosted by Rob Baer, Kenny Boucher & Wyatt Turk.

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The historic 1000 person Warhammer 40k tournament happened and we were there, plus new previews, and Fulgrim's Boys are coming.

• LVO 2025 Coverage https://spikeybits.com/las-vegas-open/
• BOGO2 Paint Sale From Elriks https://spikeybits.com/rumors/hobby-strong-with-secret-weapon-miniatures-paints-from-elriks/
• Adepticon How to Register: https://www.adepticon.org/2025/01/03/adepticon-2025-registration-walkthrough-video/
• Get Your Precision Dice 5% Off Baron of Dice: Use Code Longwar5 https://bit.ly/BaronDiceTLW

• J15 Games Has Your Game Aides, Tokens & Templates! Get them here: https://bit.ly/J15GamesTLW
• Become a veteran of the Long War & get a free t-shirt! https://www.patreon.com/thelongwar
• Join our discord https://discord.gg/jvVa7tT Sign Up For The Next Long War Doubles Event: https://store.frontlinegaming.org/collections/events?ref=6s60g1nvx3
• Long War Gear Shop https://longwarswag.com/
• Heretic Swag https://hereticswag.com/
• Essential Hobby Products & Tools List https://spikeybits.com/besthobbysupplies
• Learn 3D Printing While Working From Home https://spikeybits.com/2020/03/learn-3d-printing-while-working-from-home.html
• Buy Wyatt's Miniature: https://spikeybits.com/store/Marine-Commander-Augustus-Jack-of-Clubs-p249197065

Table of Contents

00:00 Opening

02:58 Would You Rather

08:48 News

20:15 LVO 2025

Welcome to the Long War, a new place for bringing the hobby back to wargaming! A podcast hosted by Rob Baer, Kenny Boucher & Wyatt Turk.

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We discuss Warhammer 40k's Imperium of Man and the story behind its grim, galaxy-spanning history.

• Buy Your 2025 LVO Long War 40k Doubles Tickets https://bit.ly/LVOLWD2025 (affiliate link- thanks!)
• Imperium of Man History https://spikeybits.com/guides/warhammer-40k-imperium-of-man-factions-army-guide/
• Adepticon How to Register: https://www.adepticon.org/2025/01/03/adepticon-2025-registration-walkthrough-video/
• Balance Datasheet Breakdown https://spikeybits.com/warhammer-40k/10th-edition-balance-dataslate-warhammer-40k-rules-updates-changes-guide/
• Get Your Precision Dice 5% Off Baron of Dice: Use Code Longwar5 https://bit.ly/BaronDiceTLW

• J15 Games Has Your Game Aides, Tokens & Templates! Get them here: https://bit.ly/J15GamesTLW
• Become a veteran of the Long War & get a free t-shirt! https://www.patreon.com/thelongwar
• Join our discord https://discord.gg/jvVa7tT Sign Up For The Next Long War Doubles Event: https://store.frontlinegaming.org/collections/events?ref=6s60g1nvx3
• Long War Gear Shop https://longwarswag.com/
• Heretic Swag https://hereticswag.com/
• Essential Hobby Products & Tools List https://spikeybits.com/besthobbysupplies
• Learn 3D Printing While Working From Home https://spikeybits.com/2020/03/learn-3d-printing-while-working-from-home.html
• Buy Wyatt's Miniature: https://spikeybits.com/store/Marine-Commander-Augustus-Jack-of-Clubs-p249197065

Table of Contents

00:00 Opening

03:48 Would You Rather

10:30 News

24:58 Grimdark Potatoes

Welcome to the Long War, a new place for bringing the hobby back to wargaming! A podcast hosted by Rob Baer, Kenny Boucher & Wyatt Turk.

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Prepare for the Warhammer 40K tournament season with our guide to army building, meta research, painting tips, logistics, and AdeptiCon 2025 insights.

• Buy Your 2025 LVO Long War 40k Doubles Tickets https://bit.ly/LVOLWD2025 (affiliate link- thanks!)
• List of Warhammer tournaments for 2025: https://spikeybits.com/guides/warhammer-40k-tournaments-guide/
• Adepticon How to Register: https://www.adepticon.org/2025/01/03/adepticon-2025-registration-walkthrough-video/
• Storage Options for Miniatures: https://spikeybits.com/warhammer-40k/40k-miniatures-carrying-cases-storage-solutions-guide/
• Balance Datasheet Breakdown https://spikeybits.com/warhammer-40k/10th-edition-balance-dataslate-warhammer-40k-rules-updates-changes-guide/
• Get Your Precision Dice 5% Off Baron of Dice: Use Code Longwar5 https://bit.ly/BaronDiceTLW

• J15 Games Has Your Game Aides, Tokens & Templates! Get them here: https://bit.ly/J15GamesTLW
• Become a veteran of the Long War & get a free t-shirt! https://www.patreon.com/thelongwar
• Join our discord https://discord.gg/jvVa7tT Sign Up For The Next Long War Doubles Event: https://store.frontlinegaming.org/collections/events?ref=6s60g1nvx3
• Long War Gear Shop https://longwarswag.com/
• Heretic Swag https://hereticswag.com/
• Essential Hobby Products & Tools List https://spikeybits.com/besthobbysupplies
• Learn 3D Printing While Working From Home https://spikeybits.com/2020/03/learn-3d-printing-while-working-from-home.html
• Buy Wyatt's Miniature: https://spikeybits.com/store/Marine-Commander-Augustus-Jack-of-Clubs-p249197065

Table of Contents

00:00 Opening

08:35 Would You Rather

16:55 Interview With Matt Baugh, Adepticon Lead 40k Co-Ordinator.

58:11 Long War Doubles

1:07:11 The New Topic

Welcome to the Long War, a new place for bringing the hobby back to wargaming! A podcast hosted by Rob Baer, Kenny Boucher & Wyatt Turk.

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Don't miss the most shocking events of 2024 for Warhammer 40k that we saw reverberate throughout the community.

• Buy Your 2025 LVO Long War 40k Doubles Tickets https://bit.ly/LVOLWD2025 (affiliate link- thanks!)
• All the new Grotmas 40k Detachments https://spikeybits.com/warhammer-40k/10th-edition-balance-dataslate-warhammer-40k-rules-updates-changes-guide/
• Balance Datasheet Breakdown https://spikeybits.com/warhammer-40k/10th-edition-balance-dataslate-warhammer-40k-rules-updates-changes-guide/
• Get Your Precision Dice 5% Off Baron of Dice: Use Code Longwar5 https://bit.ly/BaronDiceTLW

• J15 Games Has Your Game Aides, Tokens & Templates! Get them here: https://bit.ly/J15GamesTLW
• Become a veteran of the Long War & get a free t-shirt! https://www.patreon.com/thelongwar
• Join our discord https://discord.gg/jvVa7tT Sign Up For The Next Long War Doubles Event: https://store.frontlinegaming.org/collections/events?ref=6s60g1nvx3
• Long War Gear Shop https://longwarswag.com/
• Heretic Swag https://hereticswag.com/
• Essential Hobby Products & Tools List https://spikeybits.com/besthobbysupplies
• Learn 3D Printing While Working From Home https://spikeybits.com/2020/03/learn-3d-printing-while-working-from-home.html
• Buy Wyatt's Miniature: https://spikeybits.com/store/Marine-Commander-Augustus-Jack-of-Clubs-p249197065

Table of Contents

00:00 Opening

04:14 Would You Rather

15:30 News & Discussion

26:05 Year Ender Review

Welcome to the Long War, a new place for bringing the hobby back to wargaming! A podcast hosted by Rob Baer, Kenny Boucher & Wyatt Turk.

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Necrons, Balance Datasheet, and new points- oh my? New 40k Detachments and Henry Cavill news has everyone talking, including us.

• Buy Your 2025 LVO Long War 40k Doubles Tickets https://bit.ly/LVOLWD2025 (affiliate link- thanks!)
• All the new Grotmas 40k Detachments
• Balance Datasheet Breakdown
• Get Your Precision Dice 5% Off Baron of Dice: Use Code Longwar5 https://bit.ly/BaronDiceTLW

• J15 Games Has Your Game Aides, Tokens & Templates! Get them here: https://bit.ly/J15GamesTLW
• Become a veteran of the Long War & get a free t-shirt! https://www.patreon.com/thelongwar
• Join our discord https://discord.gg/jvVa7tT Sign Up For The Next Long War Doubles Event: https://store.frontlinegaming.org/collections/events?ref=6s60g1nvx3
• Long War Gear Shop https://longwarswag.com/
• Heretic Swag https://hereticswag.com/
• Essential Hobby Products & Tools List https://spikeybits.com/besthobbysupplies
• Learn 3D Printing While Working From Home https://spikeybits.com/2020/03/learn-3d-printing-while-working-from-home.html
• Buy Wyatt's Miniature: https://spikeybits.com/store/Marine-Commander-Augustus-Jack-of-Clubs-p249197065

Table of Contents

00:00 Opening

05:30 Would You Rather

13:45 News & Discussion

35:20 XMAS Armies

44:15 Dataslate Ballancer

Welcome to the Long War, a new place for bringing the hobby back to wargaming! A podcast hosted by Rob Baer, Kenny Boucher & Wyatt Turk.

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We're talking about all the shiny new reveals from WCW previews and breaking down the freshest 40K detachments. Join us for witty banter, hot takes, and some speculation that's wilder than a Chaos Spawn.

• Buy Your 2025 LVO Long War 40k Doubles Tickets https://bit.ly/LVOLWD2025
• New Grotmas 40k Detachments
• Get Your Precision Dice 5% Off Baron of Dice: Use Code Longwar5 https://bit.ly/BaronDiceTLW

• J15 Games Has Your Game Aides, Tokens & Templates! Get them here: https://bit.ly/J15GamesTLW
• Become a veteran of the Long War & get a free t-shirt! https://www.patreon.com/thelongwar
• Join our discord https://discord.gg/jvVa7tT Sign Up For The Next Long War Doubles Event: https://store.frontlinegaming.org/collections/events?ref=6s60g1nvx3
• Long War Gear Shop https://longwarswag.com/
• Heretic Swag https://hereticswag.com/
• Essential Hobby Products & Tools List https://spikeybits.com/besthobbysupplies
• Learn 3D Printing While Working From Home https://spikeybits.com/2020/03/learn-3d-printing-while-working-from-home.html
• Buy Wyatt's Miniature: https://spikeybits.com/store/Marine-Commander-Augustus-Jack-of-Clubs-p249197065

Table of Contents

00:00 Opening

07:40 Would You Rather

12:50 News & Discussion

51:30 New Rules

Welcome to the Long War, a new place for bringing the hobby back to wargaming! A podcast hosted by Rob Baer, Kenny Boucher & Wyatt Turk.

Become a Veteran of the Long War! http://thelongwar.net/