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Batroids look cool, but that sniper barrel is way too long: if it doesn't snap off, it'll have a comical bend before long.

Yeah, that sniper Batroid is totally going to wind up broken.

 Bladerunner2019 wrote:
Do we have any update on the PDF addressing how HS & Paradiso will change under N3?

When is the expected release date for that?

 Koni wrote:
Let me tell you that in a few days we'll release two more PDF:

-PDF with indications about how to use HS & CP rules in N3
-Weapons Chart

More info in our FB/Twitter/G+ accounts and our website very soon. (and also here in DakkaDakka!)

That is all we know

Seriously - again - I'm 100% confident that as soon as we know anything, someone will post it here!

Those new Batroids look rather spiffing. I love how the alien conception of the weapons technology has turned out.

Agree though as cool as it looks the sniper rifle is a bit impactical, especially if you are as clumsy as I am. If I were using it as a playing piece I would probably cut it off and pin so it could be separated for transport.

Or simply replace the core of the barrel with a piece of steel wire.

Is there a bigger picture of the offending sniper rifle barrel somewhere?

Only on Beasts of War...

Basically Alph, the issue is going to be that it is a very slender barrel with the length of the Tankhunter's Autocannon.

So that Alpha (and other work-blocked like me) can see without going to Beasts of War:

I feel like the only person in the world who likes that sniper rifle and isn't scared it will snap off in a light breeze.

I really like the sniper too.

Thanks drazz!

And while I can see why some people would be concerned, I'm OK with the sniper rifle as is too.

I like the weapon, it's just not going to be pointed horizontally across the table like that when I get done assembling the model.

I think clipping away the front half of the barrel (you can see the dividing line), drilling out the end of the "pinecone," and then seating it on the shortened barrel would make for a still-interesting yet sturdier gun.

I'm really digging the overall Unidron design too. I was decidedly lukewarm when I first saw their concept art, but they manage to pull of the menacing bio-tech look really well... And their weapon designs are extremely cool because of their uniqueness. I was all set to jump into MAF for my post O:I purchases, but I think the new CA starter and this set have convinced me to go EI heavy vanilla instead.

It's made of metal, not finecast or plastic. The only threat would be a minor bend if you mishandle your carrying case. Just add reinforcing foam and hope the model doesn't topple over and everything should be fine. The sniper rifle looks like it's attached as part of the whole arm anyways.

I wonder if the Dakini Tactbots will ever get a giant sniper rifle of their own. These Unidrons are basically CA Dakini anyways.

The Batroids are based heavily on the Crysis Ceph aliens in Crysis 2 and 3. Which is fine.

Infinity uses lead in their pewter, which makes them softer and more prone to bending. So it's an issue.

Other then shortening the barrel, I would cut it at the seem and add a very large pin to it and it would be fine.

 solkan wrote:
I like the weapon, it's just not going to be pointed horizontally across the table like that when I get done assembling the model.

If it gets bent to the left or right then you can shoot around corners :p

The sniper looks good either way. CA are getting more and more temping every release.

 carlos13th wrote:

 solkan wrote:
I like the weapon, it's just not going to be pointed horizontally across the table like that when I get done assembling the model.

If it gets bent to the left or right then you can shoot around corners :p

The sniper looks good either way. CA are getting more and more temping every release.

The Morat Starter was the best seller of 2014, so I think a lot of players agree with you I would bet the CA one is going to put up impressive numbers for 2015.

I still feel like Shasvastii or GTFO, but depending on what else comes out along the lines of the newest CA starter... my pod people may be getting some backup eventually.

 GrimDork wrote:
I still feel like Shasvastii or GTFO, but depending on what else comes out along the lines of the newest CA starter... my pod people may be getting some backup eventually.

I primarily collect MAF, but I do the same thing as I buy other CA models to back them up and just do Vanilla with a heavy use of Morat.

I still need a Sphynx and maybe a light-middleweight to really 'finish' my faction to playable levels, but after that I may have to consider the new starter. That tall dude is *begging* for a light saber

News!

HS+CP FAQ and weapon chart PDFs have been released.
http://www.infinitythegame.com/article.php?id=17

Get yer read on!

Alternative links

Alternative download link (MEGA) FAQ: http://goo.gl/AS4ygp
Alternative download link (MEGA) Weapon Chart: http://goo.gl/tTSzVZ

ski2060 wrote:News!

HS+CP FAQ and weapon chart PDFs have been released.
http://www.infinitythegame.com/article.php?id=17

Get yer read on!

Thank you!

NuclearMessiah wrote:Alternative links

Alternative download link (MEGA) FAQ: http://goo.gl/AS4ygp
Alternative download link (MEGA) Weapon Chart: http://goo.gl/tTSzVZ

2 x thank you!

Bladerunner - there you go!

Have at it, and GET INTO IT!!!

Look ok so far, for a quick skim through at work

I'll have to see what the differences are, but I'm sure there will be an exhaustive write-up over on the official forums.

UNDER 3RD ED RULES, ARE FIRETEAMS RESTRICTED
TO A LIMITED SET OF POSSIBLE ORDERS?
They are. In 3rd Ed, Fireteams cannot declare any Entire Order Skill without the Movement Label. Should a member of a Fireteam declare an Entire Order Skill without the Movement Label (such as Speculative Fire), he abandons the Fireteam.
For example, a member of a Fireteam could declare Jump or Climb without abandoning his Fireteam, but declaring Intuitive Attack or Suppressive Fire would automatically cause him to act outside the Fireteam.

Ok, so...
Bye to certain combos.

Oh.

Thats restrictive.

Seems one is best off sticking fairly conventional troops with conventional weapons in link teams; flamethrowers, blast weapons and that sort of thing are best deployed elsewhere.

Makes links a little more simplistic in their usage, but also encourages specialists to actually strike out on their own. I can't say I'm overly peeved, but the loss of speculative/suppression fire in particular will weaken some options.

Eh, I'm fine with them mostly being for direct offense and defense purposes. Losing speculative shot means no more spec-fire at -3 instead of -6. Probably for the best considering the most common use of this was to lay down accurate out-of-LOF smoke with Celestial Guard and the like. With shadow zones going out the window this certainly got a bit better. And considering one of the best ways to attack a link is with speculative fire, it means that link teams aren't one of their own best counters now (alongside cheat DTW warbands). And SS2 means that they were probably better off letting a hidden model try to attack them instead of getting proactive with intuitive fire.

And of course, the changes to climb and jump mean that link teams are now even more mobile than ever since they can use those actions with some degree of success since those actions are generally useful to everyone now (I can't stress this enough, a model going full parkour without super-jump and climbing plus saved my bacon last game). So anything that makes movement more efficient gets a massive boost in this edition (jump/climb buff + vaulting obstacles your silhouette or less).

But this means that you will still need individual troops for some roles (supportware, speculative fire, intuitive shot camo hunting, etc.).

And at least this means no +1B Imperial Agents using triangulate fire to gut things 48" away with basic rifles and MULTI rifles (though sensor still stacks nicely with the link bonuses to make a linked sensor better at spotting camo than an MSV2).