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2025In personPanel 16Saturday 27th September 2025Fulgrim vs Ferrus Manus (c) Games Workshop

If oppressed communities had superpowers: Warhammer 40,000 as a model of social power relations in Western societies since the 19th century

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The Warhammer 40,000 (W40K) universe is a grimdark dystopian projection of science fantasy. In this far future, humanity is in a state of perpetual war against external threats, but also in an internal political struggle between two diametrically opposed factions structured around the axis of authoritarianism/self-organization. W40K is also a community-based game. Players are presented …

2025OnlinePanel 15Saturday 27th September 2025Fulgrim vs Ferrus Manus (c) Games Workshop

The Lives of Objects:  Warhammer miniatures as artefacts of craft, gameplay and narrative

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Warhammer miniatures have the distinction of being able to transcend from mere objects to meaningful “things” by their multifaceted nature. Supported by their rich contextual background, they are objects of meticulous craft, enablers of complex gameplay, and manifestations of rich intangible characters and enduring identities. As physical artefacts, they are products of effort and expressions …

2024OnlinePanel 21Saturday 28th September 2024Warhammer 40k

In the grim darkness of the far future there is only war… And gorgeous women

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Warhammer 40,000 is the world’s largest and most significant miniature wargame, with some of the highest-quality models produced in the industry. It is a hobby beloved by many fans of all ages and genders. In addition to the game, Warhammer 40,000 enjoys a wealth of novels released by the Black Library – a company dedicated …

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Warhammer 40k as safe place for neurodiverse community

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As neurodiverse person and anthropologist I observe that Warhammer became more and more common place for neurodiverse people to gather. Using both questionnaires and interviews with neurodiverse people we can see why grimdark became place for them to freely share ideas and thrive. What is so compelling that people, what usually have problems with social …