The Most Hated Man In Warhammer 40K! + The Origins of Dungeons & Dragons and Warhammer Explained!"

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In this deep dive, we unravel the epic journey that connects the worlds of Warhammer, Dungeons & Dragons, and the tabletop gaming industry as we know it today. We kick off with a lore dump on Warhammer 40k, introducing its vast, grim universe before exploring some of the best video games based on this iconic franchise. But it all started with a game called Chainmail—an early wargame that would go on to inspire the creation of Dungeons & Dragons (D&D), the first-ever roleplaying game.

We dive into the history of Games Workshop, which originally crafted wooden games before moving on to sell D&D in Europe. As D&D took off, TSR, the company behind D&D, played a crucial role in inspiring Games Workshop to launch their famous magazine White Dwarf, marking the beginning of their dominance in the miniature industry. The founding of Citadel Miniatures laid the foundation for Warhammer Fantasy, a mass combat roleplaying game that would forever change tabletop gaming.

However, the relationship between TSR and Games Workshop soured when TSR revoked their license to create D&D miniatures. But out of this betrayal came Warhammer 40k, which would grow to become one of the biggest and most beloved franchises in gaming. TSR eventually went bankrupt, only to be saved by Wizards of the Coast, while Games Workshop thrived.

As we move forward in time, we talk about Peter Jackson’s Lord of the Rings films, which also tie into the world of tabletop gaming. We then zoom in on Matt Ward, one of Games Workshop’s most controversial figures. Growing up with HeroQuest and Space Crusade, Ward rose to prominence by writing powerful armies like Daemons of Chaos and Grey Knights. His focus on Ultramarines made him a polarizing figure in the community, even leading to rumors of him being attacked by angry fans!

From forums filled with complaints about Ward in the late 2000s and early 2010s to his departure from Games Workshop, the fan reaction was explosive. But when Ward returned, fans had a change of heart, rallying behind him as he took a stand against PETA. Now, Ward, a known Dark Souls player and LEGO enthusiast, is viewed as a legend in the Warhammer community. This incredible journey highlights the evolution of tabletop gaming and the complex relationship between fans and creators.