Are Victrix Romans The Best Start For Historical Wargaming? #OTTWeekender
July 3, 2026 by crew
It's OTTWeekender time! Wanted to get into Historical wargaming easily? Well, new warband sets from Victrix could be your answer, kicking off with their brilliant plans for Rome and their enemies for some ancient wargaming.
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We have a closer look at the miniatures from the Roman collection by Victrix and talk about their plans for what's coming down the line. Classic Gauls and notable heroes of Rome!
As always, dive into the comments and tell us all your thoughts about the show this week and what we chat about!
Tabletop Gaming News
See what you make of the tabletop gaming news that we've picked out from this week!
- Warhammer: The Old World - New Core Set & Chaos Warriors! - The brand-new Chaos Warriors from Games Workshop usher in a new take on Warhammer: The Old World
- New Plastic Medieval Knights from North Star Military Figures - Some excellent new plastic knights for Historical wargaming and more
- New Aeldari Exodites Previewed For Warhammer 40,000: Kill Team - FINALLY, the Aeldari Exodites make their way to the tabletop for Warhammer 40,000
Do you think you'll be getting your hands on some of these new miniatures?
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More Tabletop Gaming News
What did you make of the news from this week in the world of tabletop gaming?
- New 28mm Fantasy Miniatures from Warhost - Stunning Fantasy miniatures from a great team for their superb Fantasy world and wargame
- New Imperial Rome Warband by Victrix Miniatures & Caesar's Legions Coming Soon - Get started in Historical wargaming easily with these warband sets
- Necromunda's New Edition - New Core Set, Miniatures & More - What do you think is going to unfold as part of the new edition of Necromunda?
What did you make of the news from this week in the world of tabletop gaming?
Make sure to dive into the comments and let us know what you think of this week's show!
Have A Great Weekend!
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Romans, they go to my house… maybe
😁 🤞🏻
Someone build a wall to write on “Romans that go the house”
Romanes eunt domus!
Lloyd Lloyd where are you Lloyd 🤔
Not here you never seen me!
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Hi weekenders👍🗡🛡🔫👌
So the shop had some sweet’s when you left then Gerry 🤔 Lol
What about a centaur charge Ben 🤔
Ooh Barney dinosaurs in yeold 40K 🤔
The hex tiles may be good for GWs mighty empire’s game 👍🤔
Anyone thinking about ringwraithes with the elunara figures 👍
I take it the Escher figures are all KISS fan’s😯🤔
Fab entertaining show guy’s 👍😆😆😆😆
This is good stuff
I don’t need any more models!
It’s about time GW made some dinosaur riding racist elves!
I REALLY like the new Chaos stuff from GW, although the studio paintjob is a bit shiny I can see them “Blanchefied” up with some differing colours (plus there’s the box of Blanche inspired paint sets from Army Painter to make the job easier). The new minis seem to lend themselves more to the older artwork we saw from GW back in the 80s and early 90s.
After having done late republic/early imperial Romans twice, I’m firmly of the opinion that while they look awesome, they’re kind of boring to game with. Their best opponents were themselves in civil wars. Sure Numidians, Gauls, and Parthians got victories in real life, but typically only when the Roman generals were utter dunces. Even when vastly outnumbered the Romans of this era typically won.
Thanks gents, it’s always a good show when the banter gets going between you both.
The new Chaos warriors look great, I will use them as Chosen in my army.
You don’t get a +1 armour value anymore for being mounted so the best save you can get is 2+. Strength doesn’t modify armour anymore, armour penetration is introduced now and is dependent on the weapon.
I was blown away by the Exodites.
@avernos for the Infinity space that is Acheron’s fall but they didn’t deliver yet, it is still in production.
The Victrix romans look really good, too bad I have too many from when Warlord did theirs.
Nice one 🙂
Long we wait for new minis for gangs in necromunda
I like the idea of new Necromunda, as the number of books around at the minute is bewildering, but that starter box isn’t piquing my interest.
No one ever believes me but liquorice is the best ice cream flavour
57:00 @brennon says to PANIC!
Gw starter boxes always contain one good looking faction, but never two.
Nice to see the grid on those modular tiles is 32.75mm instead of the 1 inch I usually seem to see. Most of my models are on 30mm bases and wouldn’t fit. I never understood why that seems to be the standard. Not that I’ve actually gone looking as my D&D is online only these days. I’ve no current use for tiles outside of that.
Seriously impressed by the Warhost minis. Can’t wait for the dwarves to come out.