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
Five Kings of War Lists to Watch at UK Clash of Kings 2025
In my last post, I looked at the overall field for the UK Clash of Kings 2025; the biggest Kings
UK Clash of Kings 2025 Overview: Meta Health, Halflings Surge, Abyssal Berserkers, and Magic Item Trends
The UK Clash of Kings is the largest Kings of War tournament in the world. With over 200 players and
Kings of War Halflings Army Review: Synergy, Strengths, and 2025 Masters Success
In early third edition, many dismissed halflings as a quirky side‑faction: expensive on paper and packed with unusual keywords. My
Top 10 Kings of War Tournament Lists Ranked by Machine Learning | Data-Driven Meta Analysis
Over the past year I’ve been tinkering with a machine learning model to answer a deceptively simple question: What makes
Your New Wargaming Superpower: Unpacking the KoW Meta with Data!
The Hook & The Big Reveal Ever felt like you’re just guessing when building a Kings of War list? Or that the
Basilea – Competitive Snapshot (Clash of Kings 2025)
Basilea is still the “knights‑and‑angels” toolbox: tough infantry, fast hammers, and enough healing to undo the enemy’s best turn. The
Is the Kings of War Community Dying? Not According to the Data
If you’ve spent five minutes on Facebook or Discord lately, you’d think Kings of War was on its last legs,
Kings of War Tournament Meta Analysis: What 134 Events Reveal About Faction Performance
Spoiler: it’s not just that Basileans win a lot (they do) or that Orcs hit like a truck but never