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When does 40k oldhammer stop and what is later? (self.oldhammer)

submitted 1 year ago by jantin to c/oldhammer

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Title. There are lots of miniatures which are undoubtedly oldhammer. But how do we count those released during 3rd/4th editions? Things like metal Inquisitorial retinues, Armageddon Steel Legion, some space marine kits like Land Speeder (which is still alive and kicking on the GW website).

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[–] fearofthedark 2 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Honestly, this is a question that everyone has there own answer for. Some people see it as Rogue Trader, some will include 2nd edition, I have even heard some people refer to 5th as oldhammer (damn raggamuffins and their tight pantaloons - I'm talking to you Bricky)!

When I created this community I wanted to include the vibrant colours and goblin green bases of the 90's as they are so different from the the grimdark that we have today. I decided to pick the turn of the millennium for the cut off as 3rd edition still had plenty of metal miniatures and the grimdark was still very much finding its feet (lots of goblin green bases and blue backdrops to be found in 3rd). Also folks can share some of the awesome minatures for games like Mordheim and Gorkamorka (or even Bommerz over da Sulphur River if anyone has a copy lying about).

Where would you draw the line?

[–] jantin 4 points 1 year ago

Well. I'm young, I don't remember the earliest Warhammer. I got my first minis sometime close to the end of 3rd and certainly had 4th edition rulebook. In my personal perception 3rd is old, 4th onwards is blurry, 5th is new. Black Reach is certainly not Oldhammer.