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Three months into Warhammer 40,000 11th Edition… how are we actually feeling about it?

In this episode of Wobbly Player Syndrome, the crew takes stock of 11th Edition now that we’ve had time to get games on the table and move beyond the launch hype.

We’re talking about the things we’re enjoying, the things that have us scratching our heads, and the parts of the edition that still feel like they’re finding their feet.

On the table this episode: how the new terrain environment has changed the game, the early strength of melee armies, the slow codex rollout, the rather curious Orks → Space Marines → T’au → Custodes release order, and the challenge of starting a new army when you could still be buying an old-edition codex at a new-edition price.

And, of course, Space Marines got more Intercessors. Because apparently what Space Marines were desperately missing was… more Intercessors.

We also get into the app and Munitorum Field Manual situation, points and rules updates, and the increasingly awkward relationship between physical codexes and a game that is becoming more dependent on digital rules.

But the big question is:

Is 11th Edition itself the problem, or is it actually a good game being let down by the way it’s being rolled out?

Three months in, it’s time for the WPS crew to give 11th its first report card.

Let us know in the comments: How are YOU finding 11th Edition so far, and what’s the one thing you’d change?

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Wobbly Player Syndrome – Episode 102: Jack of All Trades or Master of One?

Is it better to dedicate yourself to a single Warhammer 40,000 army and learn every trick, matchup and interaction—or embrace the hobby butterfly and collect everything that catches your eye?

In Episode 102, the Wobbly Players tackle the pros and cons of being a master of one versus a jack of all trades.

We look at how tournament play and meta chasing influence army choices, whether constantly swapping factions hurts your ability to truly master an army, and whether playing multiple factions actually makes you a better player by giving you a broader understanding of the game.

But it's not all about what happens on the tabletop. We also get into the realities of the hobby: new editions and codex releases, how often you actually get to play, personal playstyle, budget, storage, painting motivation, the intimidation of starting a swarm army, and the ever-present temptation of another Combat Patrol box.

And our four hosts approach the question from very different directions:

Greg owns six armies and tries to keep them rotating onto the table.
Mark owns two but overwhelmingly focuses on his Tyranids.
Michael has somehow ended up with every faction... while really just wanting to play Dark Angels.
Adam has ten armies, yet World Eaters have completely captured his attention this edition.

So, is having multiple armies the best way to experience everything 40K has to offer—or does spreading yourself across too many factions mean you'll never truly master any of them?

And perhaps the most dangerous question of all...

How many armies is too many?

Join the Wobbly Players for Episode 102 as we attempt to justify our collections.

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Episode 101 of Wobbly Player Syndrome asks a simple question: what is the future of Imperial Agents in Warhammer 40,000?

Despite receiving a full codex, new models, and ongoing support, Imperial Agents remain one of the least-played factions in the game. Meanwhile, Deathwatch and Chaos Daemons have been pushed back to Index status yet remain fully playable and arguably have stronger identities and player bases.

Are Imperial Agents a genuine standalone army, the Imperium's ultimate toolbox faction, or simply a collection of cool units that needed a home? We dive into what works, what doesn't, what GW's long-term plans might be, and what we'd like to see happen in future editions.

Join Greg, Adam, and Mark as we explore one of the most unusual factions in 40K and ask the question: are Imperial Agents the future of allied forces, or a codex searching for an identity?

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100 episodes. Eight years. Four editions. Countless balance dataslates.

To celebrate Episode 100, the WPS crew reunites to look back at the journey from garage hammer and questionable recording setups to one of Australia's longest-running Warhammer 40K podcasts.

Along the way we revisit favourite moments, former co-hosts, community legends, memorable guests, and the stories that somehow got us to triple digits.

We also dive into Warhammer 40,000's brand-new 11th Edition. With the rules revealed and pre-orders underway, does the new edition feel genuinely exciting, or is it more of an evolution than a revolution?

🎵 Featuring our Episode 100 parody song:
We Didn't Start The Meta

In This Episode

• The origins of Wobbly Player Syndrome
• Garage hammer memories and early podcast chaos
• The Co-Host Hall of Fame
• Community shout-outs
• The Manscaped era
• Working with Gap Games
• Favourite guests and interviews
• How the hobby has changed since 2018
• First impressions of 11th Edition
• Predictions for the future of Warhammer 40K
• What's next for WPS

A massive thank you to everyone who has listened, commented, joined the Discord, supported us through Patreon, or simply shared an episode with a mate. Reaching 100 episodes is something we never expected when we started back in 2018.

Here's to the next hundred.

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Episode 99 dives deep into the evolution of Warhammer miniatures — from the days of questionable lead casts and nightmare resin kits to the absurdly detailed models we get today.

We talk hobby nostalgia, the rise of push-fit kits, the disaster years of Finecast, and whether Games Workshop’s increasing prices are creating a barrier for new players entering the hobby.

Along the way we ask:

•  Are modern kits actually better to build? 
•  Did older minis have more charm? 
•  Is hobby accessibility getting worse? 
•  Where does 3D printing realistically fit into the future of tabletop gaming? 
•  And why did every hobbyist somehow ingest at least a little lead in the 90s? 

A fun, slightly traumatic walk through miniature history with plenty of community hobby memories along the way.

If you’ve ever glued your fingers together, snapped a resin sword removing mould lines, or opened a Finecast blister with fear in your heart — this one’s for you.

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11 Things We “Know” About 11th Edition… Probably

The group chat’s been busy, the rumours are stacking up, and somehow we’ve ended up with a neat little list of “definitely maybe” features for 11th edition.

So naturally—we’re going through all of them.

In this episode:

•  No objective markers? Terrain-based scoring and what that does to board control 
•  Charge changes: roll first, then pick your target (yes, really) 
•  Stratagems toned down—no more stacking buffs across phases 
•  Leaders always leading, even when they’re flying solo 
•  “Hidden” mechanics: 18” stealth bubbles and delayed engagement 
•  Fight First actually meaning fight first
•  Disembarking straight into combat (because why not) 
•  Codex-first approach—no index reset this time around 
•  A 70 detachment modular system—flexibility or deathstar bingo? 
•  Narrative mission structure with both players influencing the game 
•  The launch box: Space Marines vs Orks, with a heavy nod to 2nd edition nostalgia 

Why it matters:
There’s a clear theme here—less raw stacking, more positional play, and a suspicious number of mechanics that feel… familiar. Whether that’s refinement or a quiet return to older edition chaos is the real question.

Community question:
Which of these sounds like a genuine improvement—and which one screams “we’ve been here before”? Jump in the comments or the Discord and let us know.

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Your list isn’t the problem… probably. But we’re going to blame it anyway.

This episode the Wobbly crew dives into one of the most argued parts of Warhammer 40K: list building. From copy-pasting tournament lists to crafting your own masterpiece, we talk about what actually helps you improve — and what might just be hobby noise.

In this episode we cover:

Premade lists – Are tournament lists and internet builds a shortcut to success, or a shortcut to confusion?

Starting a new army – Where do you even begin when building your first list?

Combat Patrol boxes – Great starting point or sneaky hobby trap?

What points level should you start at?

Great player vs great list – Can skill overcome a mediocre list?

The art of crafting a list – tools, planning, and building around what you actually own

AI generated lists – helpful tool or heresy? The team debates while running our own AI list experiment.

Along the way we talk hobby philosophy, the dangers of chasing the meta, and why learning your army might matter more than copying someone else’s list.

As always, we provide expert advice from people who are definitely not experts, so results may vary.

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Episode 96 – Survive the Cull 

11th Edition is on the horizon — and if history tells us anything, something isn’t surviving the transition.

In this episode, we look at which units across Warhammer 40,000 might be on borrowed time. From Space Marine redundancies to Astra Militarum edge cases, and the quiet decline of Flyers and Fortifications, we break down the patterns behind the cull.

This isn’t panic — it’s pattern recognition.

Cull doesn’t mean death.
 But it does mean change.

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The Warp is stirring… and that usually means change.

In this episode of Wobbly Player Syndrome, we look ahead to the next year of Warhammer 40,000 and read the signs pointing toward 11th Edition. No leaks. No doomposting. Just experienced players connecting the dots from recent rules, releases, and design trends coming out of Games Workshop.

We talk faction fortunes, rules direction, hobby trends, and the big questions every 40K player is asking right now: who’s set up to win, what’s about to change, and what’s worth paying attention to as the edition cycle turns.

If you want informed speculation, genuine hype, and a clear-eyed look at where the game is heading, this one’s for you.

The Warp is whispering. The year ahead is going to be big.

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In Episode 94, the hosts take a hard look back at the Warhammer hobby in 2025 and ask a blunt but necessary question of Games Workshop: what have you actually done for us lately?

This is a year-in-review episode that cuts through the hype to examine the good, the bad, and the ugly. Which factions genuinely received attention and meaningful support—and which were left waiting? Were the reveals and roadmaps exciting, or did some feel like teases without delivery? And in a year full of previews, balance updates, and edition talk, where did expectations line up with reality… and where did they miss the mark entirely?

The conversation also turns inward. After everything that happened in 2025, how do we actually feel about the hobby right now? Are we still excited? Still optimistic? Or just cautiously hopeful?

This episode is equal parts critique, reflection, and honest discussion—no salt for the sake of it, but no blind praise either. If you’ve ridden the highs and lows of Warhammer this year, this one’s for you.

Survey (closes Dec 31st)

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