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2016/01/27 17:06:56
Subject: Age of Sigmar News & Rumours - Duardin Fyreslayers page 17
Dark Elves, Vampires, and Bretonnians are still just that--Bretonnians, Dark Elves, and Vampires.
We haven't seen what they become beyond that or if they'll even retain the same general background. I'm, personally, thinking that we'll find out when we get the Shadowkin stuff that is mentioned in Fyreslayers.
And this far into the game not knowing any of that is a big problem
To be fair we actually do know a bit about Vampires. They're still called Vampires and one makes an appearance in the Age of Sigmar novels from what I've been told. They're "native" to the Realm of Death(shocker!) but have been elsewhere because of the Realmgates. They also seem to follow Nagash.
Oh, and Mannfred is supposed to still be around. And apparently he really dislikes the Stormcast.
Dark Elves, like all of the Elves, we haven't really seen. We know they're still around and we know that Malerion is Malekith 'reborn' and that they seem to hang around the Realm of Shadow. Wood Elves and High Elves seem to be in the Realm of Life.
Bretonnians, like the Empire, seem to be all over the place.
What we don't know is how the cultures have evolved or changed. The only real hint that I've seen of late for Dark Elves is the Shadowkin led by the Shroudling Lords.
2016/01/27 19:27:26
Subject: Age of Sigmar News & Rumours - Chaos Re-Boxings
Thanks. It looks like $160 or $180. Both are acceptable prices. I might pick one up. By the old pricing (4 Warriorr short) it's about $272 retail. So fingers crossed it's the $160 but a solid discount regardless.
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2016/01/27 19:53:03
Subject: Age of Sigmar News & Rumours - Duardin Fyreslayers page 17
Dark Elves, Vampires, and Bretonnians are still just that--Bretonnians, Dark Elves, and Vampires.
We haven't seen what they become beyond that or if they'll even retain the same general background. I'm, personally, thinking that we'll find out when we get the Shadowkin stuff that is mentioned in Fyreslayers.
And this far into the game not knowing any of that is a big problem
To be fair we actually do know a bit about Vampires. They're still called Vampires and one makes an appearance in the Age of Sigmar novels from what I've been told. They're "native" to the Realm of Death(shocker!) but have been elsewhere because of the Realmgates. They also seem to follow Nagash.
Oh, and Mannfred is supposed to still be around. And apparently he really dislikes the Stormcast.
Dark Elves, like all of the Elves, we haven't really seen. We know they're still around and we know that Malerion is Malekith 'reborn' and that they seem to hang around the Realm of Shadow. Wood Elves and High Elves seem to be in the Realm of Life.
Bretonnians, like the Empire, seem to be all over the place.
What we don't know is how the cultures have evolved or changed. The only real hint that I've seen of late for Dark Elves is the Shadowkin led by the Shroudling Lords.
Yep Mannfred is still around and so it appears is at least a version of Neferta - Another vampire called Cassyandra had a run in with the Fyreslayers which had quite an amusing ending...well for the dwarves
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Oh, and Mannfred is supposed to still be around. And apparently he really dislikes the Stormcast.
Mannfred dislikes everyone but Mannfred. In regards to his attitude to Stormcast:
Spoiler:
He was freed by the Stormcast.
Mannfred saved them on one or two occasions on their quest to an audience with nagash, for which he was their guide.
Mannfred didn't seem too keen to find Nagash, but stayed true to his word(shocker!!) and took them to their destination.
He did try to betray them to Nagash to placate him and avert his scrutiny (which wasn't a shocker).
But he was saved by Tarsus, a Lord Celestant, but formerly a friend/ comrade in arms to Mannfred in Tarsus's mortal life before his reforging.
Other than Mannfred making good on his escape, we get no word on how Mannfred will react to Tarsus' sacrifice, like if Mannfred will make amends and attempt to free him from Nagashs tortures, or just forget about him. Hope he saves Tarsus!
It will be neat to see if there is any evolution to Mannfreds character. Ever since the Vampire Wars trilogy and all the fiction up to and including the End Times, he seemed like a completely irredeemable character, but we'll see with the evolving storyline.
Thats all taken from the AoS audiobook series, (aside from my own opinion/conjecture in the last few sentences)which was pretty awesome, loved it. Particularly Nagashs monologues at the start of each audiobook, and then his monologue at the climax of the series.
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2016/01/28 04:46:07
Subject: Age of Sigmar News & Rumours - Chaos Re-Boxings
Hulksmash wrote: Thanks. It looks like $160 or $180. Both are acceptable prices. I might pick one up. By the old pricing (4 Warriorr short) it's about $272 retail. So fingers crossed it's the $160 but a solid discount regardless.
The CAD price is $215 -- so based on pricing of other kits, it's probably $180. For example, Archaon is $165 USD / $200 CAD.
2016/01/28 06:34:27
Subject: Age of Sigmar News & Rumours - Chaos Re-Boxings
I've had my eye on some Chaos Knights for a while, hopefully the rebox brings down the $/model, and lets me pick some up on the sprue from Ebay or something.
I also really hope that a few more of the "start collecting" bundles come out for other armies. Unfortunately, all of the ones on offer don't have a very good mix of "things I want" vs. "meh, more plastic for the pile." I would be all over a Beastmen or Woodelf one (I know, I know, crazy talk)
2016/01/28 15:19:08
Subject: Age of Sigmar News & Rumours - Chaos Re-Boxings
Bottle, according to this the upcoming WD is featuring Realmgate Wars 2
In White Dwarf 105 you will find:
• Slaves to Darkness - Who are the Slaves to Darkness and what are the paths to glory these damned souls pursue?
• Reader’s Models - A gallery of the finest of the miniatures photography sent in by White Dwarf readers.
• The Balance of Power - A look at some of the best moments from book 2 of the Realmgate Wars series.
• ‘Eavy Metal - The team pick out a couple of servants of the Dark Gods this week, each showing their allegiance in their own masterfully-painted way.
Source: GW blog
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2016/01/29 11:56:42
Subject: Age of Sigmar News & Rumours - Chaos Re-Boxings
timetowaste85 wrote: So, if that's Ghal Maraz he's wielding...does that make the CP to be the reincarnated Karl Franz?
It's been widely speculated that the Celestant Prime is either Karl Franz or Valten, but it could very well just be some random soldier from the Age of Sigmar universe.
2016/01/29 13:35:51
Subject: Age of Sigmar News & Rumours - Chaos Re-Boxings
timetowaste85 wrote: So, if that's Ghal Maraz he's wielding...does that make the CP to be the reincarnated Karl Franz?
It's been widely speculated that the Celestant Prime is either Karl Franz or Valten, but it could very well just be some random soldier from the Age of Sigmar universe.
Valten would be more likely, since Sigmar took over Karl's body during the End Times. Presumably, he's still there.
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2016/01/29 14:25:48
Subject: Age of Sigmar News & Rumours - Chaos Re-Boxings
Warhams-77 wrote: Bottle, according to this the upcoming WD is featuring Realmgate Wars 2
In White Dwarf 105 you will find:
• Slaves to Darkness - Who are the Slaves to Darkness and what are the paths to glory these damned souls pursue?
• Reader’s Models - A gallery of the finest of the miniatures photography sent in by White Dwarf readers.
• The Balance of Power - A look at some of the best moments from book 2 of the Realmgate Wars series.
• ‘Eavy Metal - The team pick out a couple of servants of the Dark Gods this week, each showing their allegiance in their own masterfully-painted way.
Source: GW blog
Thanks, yes I saw that. Unless GW forgot to put up the preorders this week I guess there is nothing coming out this Saturday and the Balance of Power (cool name) is coming out alongside the Wulfen then?
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2016/01/29 22:59:13
Subject: Re:Age of Sigmar News & Rumours - Chaos Re-Boxings
Warhams-77 wrote: Bottle, according to this the upcoming WD is featuring Realmgate Wars 2
In White Dwarf 105 you will find:
• Slaves to Darkness - Who are the Slaves to Darkness and what are the paths to glory these damned souls pursue?
• Reader’s Models - A gallery of the finest of the miniatures photography sent in by White Dwarf readers.
• The Balance of Power - A look at some of the best moments from book 2 of the Realmgate Wars series.
• ‘Eavy Metal - The team pick out a couple of servants of the Dark Gods this week, each showing their allegiance in their own masterfully-painted way.
Source: GW blog
Thanks, yes I saw that. Unless GW forgot to put up the preorders this week I guess there is nothing coming out this Saturday and the Balance of Power (cool name) is coming out alongside the Wulfen then?
Uh, preorders don't come up until tomorrow. THIS is what you'll see for preorders tomorrow (since its already tomorrow in New Zealand).
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2016/01/29 23:05:04
Subject: Age of Sigmar News & Rumours - Chaos Re-Boxings
If there's enough art and fluffy stuff I may be tempted. Just dropped off a bunch of old clutter to sell that should go pretty quickly from the consignment case.
Now just bring on Warhammer Quest: The Realmgate Wars!
Infinitely expandable tilesets as you travel from one realm to another... c'mon GW, this stuff could be bringing in even more $$$ if you'd just let it and give the people (me) what they want!
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More price per model drops in the new Chaos reboxings. Marauder horsemen got a pretty nice drop, and now all the extra weapons are included in the Chaos Warrior repack.
2016/01/30 22:44:51
Subject: Age of Sigmar News & Rumours - Chaos Re-Boxings
coldgaming wrote: More price per model drops in the new Chaos reboxings. Marauder horsemen got a pretty nice drop, and now all the extra weapons are included in the Chaos Warrior repack.
Where did you see that the extra weapons are coming? You mean great weapons and halberds? That would be awesome!
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2016/01/30 23:06:08
Subject: Age of Sigmar News & Rumours - Chaos Re-Boxings
coldgaming wrote: More price per model drops in the new Chaos reboxings. Marauder horsemen got a pretty nice drop, and now all the extra weapons are included in the Chaos Warrior repack.
Where did you see that the extra weapons are coming? You mean great weapons and halberds? That would be awesome!
Hm you've put doubt in my mind now, so apologies if I'm wrong and will edit. Saw it discussed on a Facebook post I've lost now and some people seemed to think the description (minus the Finecast scare) meant that:
This kit contains sixteen Finecast Chaos Warriors, armed with Chaos hand weapons, halberds or greatblades. Supplied with sixteen Citadel 32mm Round bases.
Edit: the more I look at it, I think the people of FB and I jumped to conclusions. My bad.
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2016/01/30 23:18:05
Subject: Age of Sigmar News & Rumours - Chaos Re-Boxings
coldgaming wrote: More price per model drops in the new Chaos reboxings. Marauder horsemen got a pretty nice drop, and now all the extra weapons are included in the Chaos Warrior repack.
Where did you see that the extra weapons are coming? You mean great weapons and halberds? That would be awesome!
Hm you've put doubt in my mind now, so apologies if I'm wrong and will edit. Saw it discussed on a Facebook post I've lost now and some people seemed to think the description (minus the Finecast scare) meant that:
This kit contains sixteen Finecast Chaos Warriors, armed with Chaos hand weapons, halberds or greatblades. Supplied with sixteen Citadel 32mm Round bases.
Edit: the more I look at it, I think the people of FB and I jumped to conclusions. My bad.
That's exactly what the product description says, yes.
It's not unbelievable that they package the Finecast parts in. The Kaptin Badrukk and Vulcha Boyz boxes for Orks last year both included Finecast components(Badrukk and Ammo Runts for Badrukk's Flash Gitz boxed set and Zagstruk for the Vulcha Boyz box) so there is precedent.
2016/01/30 23:21:14
Subject: Age of Sigmar News & Rumours - Chaos Re-Boxings
Legion: Dark Angels 
