Which is older Warhammer or 40K?

Warhammer 40k is currently the oldest of the two gaming systems, since its first edition was released in 1987, which means that its rules have been through a ton of iterations, and writers and artists have been building its fictional universe for more than thirty years.

Did Warhammer or 40k come first?

Warhammer 40,000 itself was originally conceived as a science-fiction spin-off of Warhammer Fantasy. Although they have similar names and share some characters and tropes, the settings of Warhammer 40,000 and Warhammer Fantasy are completely separate.

Is Warhammer Fantasy older than 40k?

On the other hand Warhammer Fantasy Battles was released in 1983, four years before 40k. It's fanbase grew over the years until “The End Times".

When did Warhammer become 40k?

Warhammer 40,000, Rogue Trader was released in 1987 as a sci-fi brother to Games Workshop's Warhammer Fantasy Battles. The game was a sci-fi version of typical fantasy tropes such as knights, orcs and elves, transformed into the dark future's Space Marines, Orks and Eldar.

Are Warhammer and Warhammer 40k connected?

As they explain it, the worlds of Warhammer Fantasy and 40,000 are separate universes, linked by the Warp. The Elves of WHF and the Eldar of 40k are similar, but they are not the same race.

Is Warhammer 40k connected to Warhammer Fantasy/Age of Sigmar?

What's the difference between Warhammer and Warhammer 40k?

While both are tabletop battle games focused on conflict and featuring similar terms and species, Warhammer 40K is a distinct spinoff from Warhammer that has surpassed the original. Published by U.K. manufacturer Games Workshop in 1983, Warhammer was the first tabletop wargame to use its own miniature figures to fight.

Which Warhammer game to start with?

Why is it called Warhammer?

It's not that deep. They were a bunch of nerds in the 1980s who picked a name which sounded cool to them to market the game they whipped up to help sell Citadel Miniatures. It's like a name for a heavy metal band, like those around back then such as Axe, Saxxon, Metallica, ManoWar etc.

Who is the oldest god in Warhammer 40K?

The oldest and first of the chaos god is Khorne, this is said repeatedly in the Liber Chaotica which is our best in universe canon understanding of how the forces of chaos function.

Who is the oldest Human in Warhammer 40K?

Ollanius Persson was born as one of the mysterious Perpetuals, and has lived so many lives that he has forgotten his true age. However he estimates that as of the Horus Heresy he was roughly 45,000 years old "give or take", which would place his birth around 15,000 B.C. in the city of Nineveh.

What are Warhammer fans called?

Warhammer nerds. Thats how I've been referring to us when I've had to.

Which Warhammer is more popular?

In terms of popularity, Warhammer 40k is by far and away the more popular of the two systems since there are decades of lore and gameplay to support it.

What planet is Warhammer on?

The Warhammer World, also known among certain astronomers of the Empire by its most ancient name, "The Fated Place," and sometimes referred to as the "mortal world," the "Known World," or just "the world," is the planet, fourth in orbit of the star Söll, that served as the primary battleground in the cosmic battle ...

Why was Warhammer discontinued?

Warhammer Fantasy Battles was not selling well because the game was hard to play, hard to get involved in, and had a high barrier of entry to new player. It also was very hard for Games Workshop to copyright or trademark their intellectual property because the factions were so generically fantasy.

Is Warhammer older than D&D?

As I understand it they are older than Dungeons and Dragons and tend to emphasize over the top violence and action. What is the latest version of Warhammer fantasy or 40k and how would you compare it to modern D&D?

Does Henry Cavill really play Warhammer?

Though he has never played Age of Sigmar, Henry Cavill has made it clear that he's a firm fan of every aspect of Warhammer 40k. From there, it all took off. Henry Cavill went on to experience a conversation that felt familiar to many of us when he appeared on the Graham Norton show in 2021.

Who is the strongest god in 40K?

Who is the youngest god in 40K?

Slaanesh is the youngest of the Chaos Gods, birthed by the fall of the ancient empire of the Aeldari.

Who is god in Warhammer?

Of the gods and goddesses worshipped by Men in the Old World, perhaps the most important are Sigmar, the patron god of the Empire, the Lady of the Lake, patron goddess of Bretonnia, and Ursun, the patron bear god of Kislev.

What is Earth called in Warhammer?

Holy Terra, the name for Earth, as the capital of the Imperium of Man, in the table top strategy and RPG game Warhammer 40,000.

What religion is in Warhammer?

The Imperial Cult, also called the Cult Imperialis in High Gothic, is the official and only state religion of the Imperium of Man. It is devoted to the worship of the Emperor of Mankind as the ascended divinity and saviour of Humanity.

Who owns Warhammer now?

Games Workshop is the largest and the most successful hobby miniatures company in the world. Our major brands are Warhammer and Warhammer 40,000.

What age is Warhammer recommended for?

Is there an age limit for Warhammer World? Games Workshop's miniatures and games are intended for age 12 +, but visitors of any age are welcome!

Which Warhammer game is the best?