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Rearchitecting the Forge: A 3rd Edition Post-Mortem and the Road to 4th
The 4th Edition of Kings of War is here, and for those of us who live and breathe the data…
Ranks, Resets, and Reality Checks: Thoughts on the 3E → 4E Transition
Data & Dice has always been a numbers shop. Today, I’m writing about mindset. Fourth Edition is announced but not…
Varangur Army Review 2025 | Kings of War Tactics, Best Units & Meta Lists
Controlled savagery, northern steel. Varangur play the game on fast‑forward: close the gap, hit first, and hit hard enough that…
The Kings of War Community: Still Growing, Still Healthy
Back in my earlier post I made the case that, despite some doomsaying, the data showed a thriving Kings of…
Clash of Kings 2025 Recap: Balance, Breakthroughs, and Bold Predictions
Tournament Summary Note: I’m a little late getting this write-up out — I’ve been traveling for work and spending some…
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The Nerd’s Tale: Kings of War Adventures in Wisconsin
The Nerd’s Tale is a wargaming blog that feels like swapping stories with a friend after game night. Written by…
My Journey into the World of Kings of War
Hello everyone at 'Data and Dice', I'm Trevor, and I'm excited to share my journey into the fascinating world of…
Ranged vs. Melee in Kings of War: Are Melee Units Overrated?
Kings of War rewards a balanced approach to army building. While the raw power of melee units is undeniable, their…
Data and Dice: My Feature on Counter Charge Podcast
I'm thrilled and grateful to have been featured on the latest episode of Counter Charge, the premier podcast for Kings…
The Rise of Abyssal Dwarfs? Analyzing Kings of War Data
In recent discussions on the Kings of War forums, the always-astute TastyBagel asked whether we had seen my predicted uptick…
Unlocking Salamander Tactics: The Complete Kings of War Guide
The Salamanders faction in Kings of War offers a fiery mix of durable infantry, monstrous creatures, and versatile units that…
Tracking Kings of War Faction Popularity Over Time: Part 2
If you're like me, staying up-to-date on Kings of War meta trends is always interesting, especially seeing how faction popularity…