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+ | The games, novels and short stories of ''[[Warhammer 40,000]]'' take place in a dystopic science-fantasy universe with most stories set in the last days of the 41st Millennium, over 38,000 years in the future, where [[Mankind]] has settled more than a million worlds across the known galaxy. Most of humanity is united under the [[Imperium of Man]], a brutal theocratic regime united in its worship of the divine [[Emperor of Mankind]]. |
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+ | Despite its size and power, the Imperium teeters on the brink of collapse due to a combination of escalating war, corruption, bureaucratic inefficiency, and technological stagnation. For as long as there has been a ''Warhammer 40,000'' hobby, there have been unofficial fan-sites dedicated to everything Warhammer 40k. The following is a list of both official and unofficial resources, blogspots, and fan sites dedicated to the Warhammer 40k universe: |
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==Links== |
==Links== |
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===Official Resources=== |
===Official Resources=== |
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− | * [http://www.games-workshop.com '''Games Workshop'''] - Official website of Games Workshop, the developer and publisher of both Warhammer Fantasy and Warhammer 40,000 [[:Category:Games_Workshop|tabletop wargames]] |
+ | * [http://www.games-workshop.com '''Games Workshop'''] - Official website of Games Workshop, the developer and publisher of both ''Warhammer Fantasy'' and ''Warhammer 40,000'' [[:Category:Games_Workshop|tabletop wargames]], novels, short stories and video games. |
− | * [http://www.forgeworld.co.uk/#&panel1-1 '''Forge World'''] - A subsidiary company of Games Workshop that is dedicated to creating high |
+ | * [http://www.forgeworld.co.uk/#&panel1-1 '''Forge World'''] - A subsidiary company of Games Workshop that is dedicated to creating high-quality, exotic miniatures for passionate gamers as well as high-quality background rulebooks set in the ''Warhammer Fantasy Battle'' and ''Warhammer 40,000'' fictional universes. |
− | * [http://www.blacklibrary.com/ '''The Black Library'''] - The Black Library is a division of Games Workshop which is devoted to publishing novels and audiobooks set in the Warhammer Fantasy Battle and Warhammer 40,000 fictional universes. |
+ | * [http://www.blacklibrary.com/ '''The Black Library'''] - The Black Library is a division of Games Workshop which is devoted to publishing novels and audiobooks set in the ''Warhammer Fantasy Battle'' and ''Warhammer 40,000'' fictional universes. |
− | * [http://www.specialist-arms.com/ '''Specialist Arms'''] - |
+ | * [http://www.specialist-arms.com/ '''Specialist Arms'''] - The website of of Games Workshop's Specialist Games range. This site exists as a rallying point for players and the communities of each of the seven Specialist Games, as well as games which may now be considered Specialist. |
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+ | ===Warhammer 40k Forums=== |
− | * [http://www.bolterandchainsword.com '''Bolter and Chainsword'''] - A great forum for almost all things Warhammer |
+ | * [http://www.bolterandchainsword.com '''Bolter and Chainsword'''] - A great forum for almost all things Warhammer 40k. |
− | * [http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/forums/list.page '''Dakka Dakka'''] - A very popular forum that contains all things Warhammer |
+ | * [http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/forums/list.page '''Dakka Dakka'''] - A very popular forum that contains all things Warhammer 40k. |
− | * [http://www.warseer.com/forums/forum.php '''Warseer'''] - Another well known Warhammer |
+ | * [http://www.warseer.com/forums/forum.php '''Warseer'''] - Another well known Warhammer 40k forum. |
− | === |
+ | ===Horus Heresy Forums=== |
− | * [http://www.heresy-online.net/forums/index.php '''Heresy Online'''] - An excellent |
+ | * [http://www.heresy-online.net/forums/index.php '''Heresy Online'''] - An excellent'' Horus Heresy'' universe forum that primarily focuses on everything related to the galactic civil war known as the [[Horus Heresy]]. |
− | * [http://z13.invisionfree.com/The_First_Expedition/index.php? '''The First Expedition'''] - Another excellent |
+ | * [http://z13.invisionfree.com/The_First_Expedition/index.php? '''The First Expedition'''] - Another excellent ''Horus Heresy'' universe forum that deals strictly with everything ''Horus Heresy'' related, hosted by Black Library's very own publisher Laurie Goulding. |
− | ===Warhammer |
+ | ===Warhammer 40k Blogs=== |
− | * [http://apocalypse40k.blogspot.com/ '''Apocalypse 40K'''] - Unofficial Warhammer 40,000 blogspot which contains news, rumours and resources for Warhammer 40K player. |
+ | * [http://apocalypse40k.blogspot.com/ '''Apocalypse 40K'''] - Unofficial ''Warhammer 40,000'' blogspot which contains news, rumours and resources for Warhammer 40K player. |
− | * [http://belloflostsouls.net/ '''Bell of Lost Souls'''] - [[Warhammer 40,000]] and [[Warhammer Fantasy]] |
+ | * [http://belloflostsouls.net/ '''Bell of Lost Souls'''] - ''[[Warhammer 40,000]]'' and ''[[Warhammer Fantasy]]'' news, rumours and resources. |
− | * [http://natfka.blogspot.com/ '''Faeit 212: Warhammer |
+ | * [http://natfka.blogspot.com/ '''Faeit 212: Warhammer 40k'''] - Another well known unofficial Warhammer 40k blogspot that brings you daily news and rumours. |
* [http://www.thebestwargame.com '''Best War Game'''] - A blog that focuses on Warhammer 40k battle experiences and tactics. |
* [http://www.thebestwargame.com '''Best War Game'''] - A blog that focuses on Warhammer 40k battle experiences and tactics. |
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− | * [http://www.greyknights.blogspot.com '''Grey Knights Blogspot'''l] - [[Grey Knights]] veteran player shares his experiences in this Warhammer 40k blog. |
+ | * [http://www.greyknights.blogspot.com '''Grey Knights Blogspot'''l] - A [[Grey Knights]] veteran player shares his experiences in this Warhammer 40k blog. |
− | * [http://www.malleus.dk/ordo '''Ordo Malleus'''] - A website dedicated to the [[Dark Heresy]] Roleplaying Game. |
+ | * [http://www.malleus.dk/ordo '''Ordo Malleus'''] - A website dedicated to the ''[[Dark Heresy]]'' Roleplaying Game. |
− | * [http://web.archive.org/20110915015552/win-warhammer-40k.blogspot.com |
+ | * '''[http://web.archive.org/20110915015552/win-warhammer-40k.blogspot.com How To Win at Warhammer 40k]''' - An excellent blogspot that contains excellent resources for competitive Warhammer 40k players. |
* [http://creativetwilight.com '''Creative Twilight'''] - A blog with lots of hobby articles (modeling, sculpting, converting and painting), as well as editorials about Warhammer 40K. |
* [http://creativetwilight.com '''Creative Twilight'''] - A blog with lots of hobby articles (modeling, sculpting, converting and painting), as well as editorials about Warhammer 40K. |
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− | ===Warhammer |
+ | ===Warhammer 40k Resource Websites=== |
− | * [http://redelf.narod.ru/w40k_rules.html '''Red Elf'''] - A massive |
+ | * [http://redelf.narod.ru/w40k_rules.html '''Red Elf'''] - A massive website that contains a plethora of older Warhammer 40k material and resources. |
* [http://realmofchaos80s.blogspot.com/2013/01/the-patriarch-interview-with-artist.html '''Realm of Chaos 80's'''] - A nostalgic look back at the earliest iteration of the Realms of Chaos books that were first printed in the mid-1980's as well as containing other older resources such as copies of ''The Citadel Journals'' modelling magazine. |
* [http://realmofchaos80s.blogspot.com/2013/01/the-patriarch-interview-with-artist.html '''Realm of Chaos 80's'''] - A nostalgic look back at the earliest iteration of the Realms of Chaos books that were first printed in the mid-1980's as well as containing other older resources such as copies of ''The Citadel Journals'' modelling magazine. |
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− | ===Warhammer |
+ | ===Warhammer 40k Wikis=== |
* [http://wh40k.lexicanum.com/wiki/Main_Page '''The Lexicanum'''] - The largest and oldest Warhammer 40k Wiki project on the Web. It covers more topics, but in far less detail than the Warhammer 40,000 Wiki. |
* [http://wh40k.lexicanum.com/wiki/Main_Page '''The Lexicanum'''] - The largest and oldest Warhammer 40k Wiki project on the Web. It covers more topics, but in far less detail than the Warhammer 40,000 Wiki. |
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* [http://wargametactics.com/ '''Wargame Tactics'''] - A wiki site with detailed tactics for Warhammer 40k and Fantasy |
* [http://wargametactics.com/ '''Wargame Tactics'''] - A wiki site with detailed tactics for Warhammer 40k and Fantasy |
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− | === |
+ | ===Warhammer 40k Fanon Wikis=== |
+ | *[[:w:c:wh40khomebrew|'''Warhammer 40K Homebrew''']] - A fan-based community that provides a place to display fan-created work for the ''Warhammer 40,000'' universe of any type. It offers a supportive environment for all those who wise to create their own ''Warhammer 40,000'' lore. |
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− | * [http://www.warhammer40.net '''Warhammer40.net'''] - An online Warhammer 40K Wiki project brought to you in Spanish. |
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+ | ===International Warhammer 40k Wikis=== |
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− | * [http:// |
+ | * [http://www.warhammer40.net '''Warhammer40.net'''] - An online Warhammer 40k Wiki project brought to you in Spanish. |
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+ | * [http://feq-40k.webnode.fr/ '''Association FEQ 40K France'''] - The French association that manages tournaments for Warhammer 40K ETC team qualification |
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===Tau Community Sites=== |
===Tau Community Sites=== |
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* [http://www.kovashtauva.com '''Kovash Tauva'''] - An online Tau community |
* [http://www.kovashtauva.com '''Kovash Tauva'''] - An online Tau community |
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− | * [http://www.tauonline.org '''Tau Online'''] - Another Warhammer 40K online community that deals |
+ | * [http://www.tauonline.org '''Tau Online'''] - Another Warhammer 40K online community that deals primarily with the Tau Empire. |
− | ===Warhammer |
+ | ===Warhammer 40k Miniatures=== |
* [http://eldritchepistles.blogspot.co.uk/ '''Eldritch Epistles'''] - The ruminations and revelations of a Citadel Miniatures collector which includes multiple galleries of exquisitely painted miniatures by such well known artists as Bryan Ansell and John Blanche . |
* [http://eldritchepistles.blogspot.co.uk/ '''Eldritch Epistles'''] - The ruminations and revelations of a Citadel Miniatures collector which includes multiple galleries of exquisitely painted miniatures by such well known artists as Bryan Ansell and John Blanche . |
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− | * [http://maxmini.eu/ '''Maximini'''] - A well-known manufacturer of fine gaming miniatures that provides an unofficial alternative outlet for Warhammer |
+ | * [http://maxmini.eu/ '''Maximini'''] - A well-known manufacturer of fine gaming miniatures that provides an unofficial alternative outlet for Warhammer 40k enthusiasts. |
− | * [https://sites.google.com/site/pocketw40k/ '''Pocket Warhammer |
+ | * [https://sites.google.com/site/pocketw40k/ '''Pocket Warhammer 40k'''] - Resource website intended to allow the adaption of the Warhammer 40k ruleset to 6mm Epic miniatures. |
* [http://www.warhammerbargains.com '''Warhammer Bargains'''] - An excellent website to find all the Warhammer you'll ever need! |
* [http://www.warhammerbargains.com '''Warhammer Bargains'''] - An excellent website to find all the Warhammer you'll ever need! |
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− | * [http://www.waylandgames.co.uk '''Waylandgames'''] - Discount Warhammer miniatures |
+ | * [http://www.waylandgames.co.uk '''Waylandgames'''] - Discount Warhammer miniatures and other discount wargames. |
− | ===Warhammer |
+ | ===Warhammer 40k Armies=== |
* [http://chaos4kids.synthasite.com/ '''Chaos4Kids'''] - Web site that shows small examples of [[Forces of Chaos]] armies. |
* [http://chaos4kids.synthasite.com/ '''Chaos4Kids'''] - Web site that shows small examples of [[Forces of Chaos]] armies. |
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− | ===Warhammer |
+ | ===Warhammer 40k Artists=== |
* [http://gothicpunk.tumblr.com/ '''Gothic Punk'''] - A blog collecting and celebrating the famous artist John Blanche, a British fantasy and science fiction illustrator and modeler whose style has greatly influenced the Warhammer 40K universe. This blog's attempted aim -- to create a comprehensive online collection of this prolific artist's work. |
* [http://gothicpunk.tumblr.com/ '''Gothic Punk'''] - A blog collecting and celebrating the famous artist John Blanche, a British fantasy and science fiction illustrator and modeler whose style has greatly influenced the Warhammer 40K universe. This blog's attempted aim -- to create a comprehensive online collection of this prolific artist's work. |
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* [http://www.adriansmith.co.uk/ '''Adrian Smith - Illustrator'''] - Official blog displaying the artwork of famous fantasy illustrator Adrian Smith. |
* [http://www.adriansmith.co.uk/ '''Adrian Smith - Illustrator'''] - Official blog displaying the artwork of famous fantasy illustrator Adrian Smith. |
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* [http://jonsullivanart.blogspot.com/ '''Jon Sullivan Cover Artwork (Blog)'''] - Blog by talented artist Jon Sullivan. |
* [http://jonsullivanart.blogspot.com/ '''Jon Sullivan Cover Artwork (Blog)'''] - Blog by talented artist Jon Sullivan. |
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* [http://www.christrevas.com/warhammer.html '''Chris Trevas'''] - Official website displaying the portfolio of artist Chris Trevas and his work. |
* [http://www.christrevas.com/warhammer.html '''Chris Trevas'''] - Official website displaying the portfolio of artist Chris Trevas and his work. |
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− | * [http://markmolnar.com/ |
+ | * [http://markmolnar.com/warhammer-40k/ '''Mark Molnar'''] - Official website displaying the fantasy artwork of famous illustrator Mark Molnar. |
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[[Category:Games Workshop]] |
[[Category:Games Workshop]] |
Latest revision as of 22:18, 11 February 2019
"...in the grim darkness of the far future, there is only war."
- —Anonymous
The games, novels and short stories of Warhammer 40,000 take place in a dystopic science-fantasy universe with most stories set in the last days of the 41st Millennium, over 38,000 years in the future, where Mankind has settled more than a million worlds across the known galaxy. Most of humanity is united under the Imperium of Man, a brutal theocratic regime united in its worship of the divine Emperor of Mankind.
Despite its size and power, the Imperium teeters on the brink of collapse due to a combination of escalating war, corruption, bureaucratic inefficiency, and technological stagnation. For as long as there has been a Warhammer 40,000 hobby, there have been unofficial fan-sites dedicated to everything Warhammer 40k. The following is a list of both official and unofficial resources, blogspots, and fan sites dedicated to the Warhammer 40k universe:
Links
Official Resources
- Games Workshop - Official website of Games Workshop, the developer and publisher of both Warhammer Fantasy and Warhammer 40,000 tabletop wargames, novels, short stories and video games.
- Forge World - A subsidiary company of Games Workshop that is dedicated to creating high-quality, exotic miniatures for passionate gamers as well as high-quality background rulebooks set in the Warhammer Fantasy Battle and Warhammer 40,000 fictional universes.
- The Black Library - The Black Library is a division of Games Workshop which is devoted to publishing novels and audiobooks set in the Warhammer Fantasy Battle and Warhammer 40,000 fictional universes.
- Specialist Arms - The website of of Games Workshop's Specialist Games range. This site exists as a rallying point for players and the communities of each of the seven Specialist Games, as well as games which may now be considered Specialist.
Warhammer 40k Forums
- Bolter and Chainsword - A great forum for almost all things Warhammer 40k.
- Dakka Dakka - A very popular forum that contains all things Warhammer 40k.
- Warseer - Another well known Warhammer 40k forum.
Horus Heresy Forums
- Heresy Online - An excellent Horus Heresy universe forum that primarily focuses on everything related to the galactic civil war known as the Horus Heresy.
- The First Expedition - Another excellent Horus Heresy universe forum that deals strictly with everything Horus Heresy related, hosted by Black Library's very own publisher Laurie Goulding.
Warhammer 40k Blogs
- Apocalypse 40K - Unofficial Warhammer 40,000 blogspot which contains news, rumours and resources for Warhammer 40K player.
- Bell of Lost Souls - Warhammer 40,000 and Warhammer Fantasy news, rumours and resources.
- Faeit 212: Warhammer 40k - Another well known unofficial Warhammer 40k blogspot that brings you daily news and rumours.
- Best War Game - A blog that focuses on Warhammer 40k battle experiences and tactics.
- Grey Knights Blogspotl - A Grey Knights veteran player shares his experiences in this Warhammer 40k blog.
- Ordo Malleus - A website dedicated to the Dark Heresy Roleplaying Game.
- How To Win at Warhammer 40k - An excellent blogspot that contains excellent resources for competitive Warhammer 40k players.
- Creative Twilight - A blog with lots of hobby articles (modeling, sculpting, converting and painting), as well as editorials about Warhammer 40K.
Warhammer 40k Resource Websites
- Red Elf - A massive website that contains a plethora of older Warhammer 40k material and resources.
- Realm of Chaos 80's - A nostalgic look back at the earliest iteration of the Realms of Chaos books that were first printed in the mid-1980's as well as containing other older resources such as copies of The Citadel Journals modelling magazine.
Warhammer 40k Wikis
- The Lexicanum - The largest and oldest Warhammer 40k Wiki project on the Web. It covers more topics, but in far less detail than the Warhammer 40,000 Wiki.
- Wargame Tactics - A wiki site with detailed tactics for Warhammer 40k and Fantasy
Warhammer 40k Fanon Wikis
- Warhammer 40K Homebrew - A fan-based community that provides a place to display fan-created work for the Warhammer 40,000 universe of any type. It offers a supportive environment for all those who wise to create their own Warhammer 40,000 lore.
International Warhammer 40k Wikis
- Warhammer40.net - An online Warhammer 40k Wiki project brought to you in Spanish.
- La Colmena - Spanish community of Warhammer 40,000
- La Posada del Friki - Spanish community of Warhammer 40,000
- Association FEQ 40K France - The French association that manages tournaments for Warhammer 40K ETC team qualification
Tau Community Sites
- Kovash Tauva - An online Tau community
- Tau Online - Another Warhammer 40K online community that deals primarily with the Tau Empire.
Warhammer 40k Miniatures
- Eldritch Epistles - The ruminations and revelations of a Citadel Miniatures collector which includes multiple galleries of exquisitely painted miniatures by such well known artists as Bryan Ansell and John Blanche .
- Maximini - A well-known manufacturer of fine gaming miniatures that provides an unofficial alternative outlet for Warhammer 40k enthusiasts.
- Pocket Warhammer 40k - Resource website intended to allow the adaption of the Warhammer 40k ruleset to 6mm Epic miniatures.
- Warhammer Bargains - An excellent website to find all the Warhammer you'll ever need!
- Waylandgames - Discount Warhammer miniatures and other discount wargames.
Warhammer 40k Armies
- Chaos4Kids - Web site that shows small examples of Forces of Chaos armies.
Warhammer 40k Artists
- Gothic Punk - A blog collecting and celebrating the famous artist John Blanche, a British fantasy and science fiction illustrator and modeler whose style has greatly influenced the Warhammer 40K universe. This blog's attempted aim -- to create a comprehensive online collection of this prolific artist's work.
- Adrian Smith - Illustrator - Official blog displaying the artwork of famous fantasy illustrator Adrian Smith.
- The Art of Jon Sullivan (Archived) - Official website displaying both fantasy and sci-fi illustrations, many of which has graced both Games Workshop novels and magazines.
- The Art of Jon Sullivan (Updated) - Updated website of talented artist Jon Sullivan.
- Jon Sullivan Cover Artwork (Blog) - Blog by talented artist Jon Sullivan.
- Chris Trevas - Official website displaying the portfolio of artist Chris Trevas and his work.
- Mark Molnar - Official website displaying the fantasy artwork of famous illustrator Mark Molnar.