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So the rumor mill is always turning on something new, whether we're talking 40k or Fantasy. We've all been there - read some rumor that we thought was awesome, horrible, or what have you, only for it not to come true. What are some rumors you remember that never ended up happening? I'll list some of mine to start:

- For the Imperial Guard codex (current edition) there was a rumored conscript platoon. This platoon's command squad would be a "blocking squad" of one commissar and three heavy bolters. If the conscripts failed morale, they would be shot by the heavy bolters and get a reroll.

- Blood Angels would get normal scouts as troops choices, but special "Baal Scouts" as elites. These would have a Mad Max/post apocalyptic vibe and would be more savage in close combat.

- With the most recent release of Codex: Space Marines, we would have gotten a recut Marine kit, with new bits for older marks of armor.

I know there's been tons more, but I can't recall them all right now - share some of yours!

WHFB: before the 8th ed book came out, everybody was absolutely guaranteeing that heavy cavalry wouldn't be able to march.

Also, the miscast table was supposed to be scarier. :: scoffs::

WHFB: Heavy cavalry would generate impact hits upon charging.

-Plastic Wraithguard, new Tomb Kings and Ogres by the end of 2010

-2010 would be a good year for both Fantasy and 40k players, seeing a new codex or army book released every month

An awesome stormraven kit would be released.

micahaphone wrote:An awesome stormraven kit would be released.

micahaphone wrote:An awesome stormraven kit would be released.

Reminds me of the rumor that the Hellhound kit would look like one of the Forgeworld ones - the new kit isn't bad, but nowhere near as cool as the Forgeworld ones!

Remember the debacle over the Hammerhead drawing a line and punching through multiple tanks for the new Tau codex. I beleived this was also discussed before the 2006 codex as well

That the 4rth edition Chaos Marines codex would be awesome. Lies, just lies.

Mordoskul wrote:That the 4rth edition Chaos Marines codex would be awesome. Lies, ALL lies.

Fix'd

Mordoskul wrote:That the 4rth edition Chaos Marines codex would be awesome. Lies, just lies.

I enjoyed the 4th edition chaos marines codex. I've got a lot of mileage out of it beyond the typical lash build. It may not have been as simple as the previous edition's demon bombs but all in all I feel it's a good codex with different builds available.

That new plastic Warbuggies would come out with the last wave of Ork models released.

There was once a Monday last September where GW tantalized us with an "important" annoucement, which lead to hyped Dark Eldar rumour mongering.

Needless to say there was no new DE but two "meh" looking metal Fantasy minis.

Some reactions can be summed up as here -> http://nooooooooooooooo.com/

The rumor that Rippers would be able to eat objectives in the current codex.

Heaven forbid that Rippers be able to do something cool and fluffy.

Mordoskul wrote:That the 4rth edition Chaos Marines codex would be awesome. Lies, just lies.

That's not really a rumor, that's just an assumption. Same with the Stormraven post. We just assume these kinds of things as a given, then get surprised when we're wrong. Wouldn't say it's a rumor that got debunked or anything.

A fairly recent one was that the new (hah!) Basilisk kit would also be able to make a Griffon, Colossus, etc. and that there was a possibility of a close topped option. A 'ham can dream...

ChiliPowderKeg wrote:There was once a Monday last September where GW tantalized us with an "important" annoucement, which lead to hyped Dark Eldar rumour mongering.

Needless to say there was no new DE but two "meh" looking metal Fantasy minis.

Some reactions can be summed up as here -> http://nooooooooooooooo.com/

That button provides HOURS of entertainment.

That we'd see real Thunderwolf Calvary models before 2011

That any new xenos dexes will come out before Space marine 5.5

Mukkin'About wrote:That any new xenos dexes will come out before Space marine 5.5

Dark Eldar?

Dark Eldar being awesome in their new update.

We got eldar wearing black.

BA, Termites that have Jump Pack.

Evergreens:

Fantasy Nagash campaign next summer.
Wood Elf army book coming soon (only correct once every 12 years).
Plastic Thunderhawk soon.
New plastic terrain soon.
No more powercreep.
Plastic kits will be cheaper.
Dark Eldar will get a Codex soon (only correct once every 12 years).
Squats wil return as Demiurg.
GW uses the momentum of a 40k PC game/MMORPG/movie/novel to make a fitting release.

Brother SRM wrote:

Mukkin'About wrote:That any new xenos dexes will come out before Space marine 5.5

Dark Eldar?

Any OTHER ones. there. fixed it for you
Nah jk really but seriously the space marine dex always gets updated way faster than anything!

The constant rumours of a new Necron codex that never come to anything :(

Seconded.

In 2007 : Necron will be back in 2008
In 2008 : Necron will be back in 2009
...
In 2011 : Necron will be back this year.

Tiring.

Happygrunt wrote:

ChiliPowderKeg wrote:There was once a Monday last September where GW tantalized us with an "important" annoucement, which lead to hyped Dark Eldar rumour mongering.

Needless to say there was no new DE but two "meh" looking metal Fantasy minis.

Some reactions can be summed up as here -> http://nooooooooooooooo.com/

That button provides HOURS of entertainment.

Should not have pressed that at work got myself some funny looks

40K timeline would advance. Ultramarine controlled planets would rebel and be declared heretics by the Imperium. This would trigger a new civil war.

Arkon wrote:Seconded.

In 2007 : Necron will be back in 2008
In 2008 : Necron will be back in 2009
...
In 2011 : Necron will be back this year.

Tiring.

It really is now. Sadly, I've become cynical enough that whenever I hear 'Necrons will be out in 20-whatever!', I don't even get slightly excited any more, and just think, 'psh, yeah right'

Arkon wrote:Seconded.

In 2007 : Necron will be back in 2008
In 2008 : Necron will be back in 2009
...
In 2011 : Necron will be back this year.

Tiring.

I thinks its because GW kept rolling 1,2 or 3's for their will be back rolls

Haha

The rumour that 40k was being entirely redesigned for 4th edition by Andy Chambers.

But, the company chickened out and he went to Mongoose Publishing where the rules were used for the Starship Troopers game.