http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/list/6.page JForum - http://www.jforum.net
New Product Seminar (Phil and JJ):

- Probably somewhat misnamed - it was really a 40K5 philosophy and overview
- The entire slideshow was images from inside the 5th edition rulebook
- They discussed the three major sections of the book: Background --> Hobby --> Rules
Background:
- Both spoke at length about the importance of the background in the game, how is provides depth and flavor, and they wanted to provide the most complete background they could in the big rulebook
- Gave props to Priestley for the universe and the continued development of it
- Used the galaxy map and the Blanche artwork of the Imperial org chart (drawn in Tarot form) to illustrate that they wanted to use artwork and visuals to pass information, rather than blocks of text
- Each of the races has their section with their own perspective on the galaxy in map form (they showed the first two pages of the Ork section as an example)
- The rulebook focuses more on the timeline between the HH and current time to provide more "storytelling" space for the players
- Phil mentioned putting a lot of time and detail into the background, so it could be read multiple times by new players and vets alike for new stuff; ergo, it's not a repackaging of fluff
- JJ mentioned that there were hints in the book of future efforts
Hobby:
- Basically pictures of the toy soldiers
- They illustrated the rulebook having pages displaying a tourney army, a themed army, and a campaign army
- They discussed the various ways to enjoy the hobby - not everyone paints for GD's, not everyone plays tourneys, not everyone does campaigns - they wanted the book to appeal to all
Rules:
- They are going for a cinematic, "you are there" feel
- They used the TLOS as an example, well covered here
- Phil discussed the rules push players to focus on balance (armies play different in the different mission types) and movement
- Random game length will push players to "not wait for the last turn"
- Game length is about the same, rules streamlined a bit
- Assault is much bloodier
- JJ's favorite new rule is TLOS, Phil's is running (6"+D6" instead of shooting, I believe)

They then answered questions. Nothing earth-shattering here. Phil was more likely to smile and hint, JJ played the company cop.
- Specialist Games was discussed, it exists and will be supported, and HOPEFULLY use WD a bit in the future
- The days of "1 book = 1 release range, see you in 5 years (or more)" are finally kaput. I considered that a bad business model, and they do as well. They will be supporting some new units and models throughout a lifecycle now. This jibes with Rick Priestley taking a little control of the WD and bringing it back to the hobby/gaming side a bit.
- They have a dedicated guy for FAQs (and they mentioned Alessio working on them, though they didn't specify he was the guy); they recognize the FAQs are much more important than they have treated them
- JJ was asked about Space Hulk and mentioned that the mini-heavy specialist games still reside in the GW proper and are being evaluated. Before that, Phil allowed that seeing that soon was "extremely likely", before he realized the quertion was about Space Hulk, and not Space Wolves. Sad for Space Hulk, good for Space Wolves
- LOTR will continue to be supported, as will The Hobbit for those films
- Space Mainr Codex is huge (already reported on the web that it's 144 pages), and there is a ton of background in it, plus several new units (most of which we also already know)

More later! That's it for the seminar.
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Owen Branham/Forge World:

Lots of great stuff on display. New stuff for me was the Plague Ogryns (fantastic) and Ork Wartrakk Upgrades. They only had one (an supa-engine with a stick shift), but Owen mentioned they have guns and Boyz in the works as well. He also said other Legions would eventually see some Terminator/Tactical resin as well. No details.

WFB/Dark Elves:

I casually flipped through the Army Book. Mostly Dave Gallagher art.
Lots of the new models were painted and displayed:
- Cold One Knights are spectacular (especially the Cold Ones - gorgeously painted as well)
- Two Cold One heroes, the Dreadlord and Sorceress
- Lohkrir (sp.) does have the squid mask, but looks good

WH40K:
(all unpainted)
- Collector's Rulebook and Green Bolter Case (Gamer's Edition) were on display. The rulebook looks quite good, and the green case is pretty small (same length and height as the book, about twice as deep)
- 3-up of the Black Reach captain (Dave Thomas), very impressive (very ornate bolter, great head, nice aquila neck device)
Marine "character" sprue from Black Reach
- Captain is four parts 1) Backpack, 2) Sword and right forearm, 3) Legs, shoulders and back/neck device, and 4) Head, chest and bolter hand
- Dread is seven parts 1,2) Feet, 3,4) Arms, 5) Legs, 6) Back, 7) Front - also very impressive
- Termie Captain looks great, as does Marine Sgt and Missile Launcher guy (who has a helmet that reminded me of Darth Vader...definitely an ancient design, very cool)
- Built Ork Warboss from Black Reach (Seb Perbet), it's a beauty, especially the head and powerclaw

Collector's Range:
This interested me a lot. Talked a bit to Ted Williams (more from him later), and it's just special minis being released because they are cool or fill a small gap. Quite a few new ones there. All will be released in the next 18 months:

Mat ?:
Tau Air Cast Pilot
Kroot Shaper (very good)

Mike Anderson:
Warrior Priest resting on his hammer

?:
Ammo Runts for fantasy

Juan Diaz:
Blood Angels Captain
Space Wolf with Bolter
Space Wolf with ancient twin lightning claws

The Space Wolves got me very excited (as they are great sculpts, especially the LC guy), as I assumed they were for the SW release. They are not (or so I was told). Still, good to see an avenue for other models (like the Vamp Pirates) other than major releases.

You'll see pics of all these guys soon, if not from me, from someone else. One more bit to go.]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/213109/311830.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/213109/311830.page GMT
Phil confirmed that DE will be getting a LOT of love when they finally get their release. He specifically compared their release to the WE release, and said they would not be squatted. JJ confirmed they were working on several things, and promised that the SW, BA, IG, etc would be getting their turn.

Phil was very excited for the DE, based on his comments.]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/213109/311832.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/213109/311832.page GMT
The book had tons of goodies in there, from a steam tank, to the drop pod sprue layout (some Chapter specific icons are on there, but no figures), the LR "bonus" sprue layout (it does have some odds and ends [seal, heads, etc]), some dread stuff, an Ork Battlewagon sprue layout, and some other cool stuff.

Besides the Ork Battlewagon sprue, other notable items were a dread siege design (with a hurricane bolter and siege arm), and most critically, a new Land Speeder design from the front, back, and isometrically. I'm certain the LS was the Scout Transport. It sported a triple engine (instead of the double engine) and some extra gubbins. I will get pics of all that online as soon as possible. I know the Land Speeder views and Ork Battlewagon sprue will be a great interest.

The sprue layouts are NOT highly detailed. But they do show what is on it. See the recently spoiled Land Speeder Sprue Layout from the Marine rumors as an example.

That's all I got for some time. I'll work on the pictures, but that won't be today. My apologies.

Of special interest]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/213109/311834.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/213109/311834.page GMT Cant wait to see cold ones sprues.
BTW the terminators have how many parts?]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/213109/311835.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/213109/311835.page GMT
Also, Neil Langdown is the sculptor behind Sgt Telion. I specifically asked Ted. Neil used to be a 'EM painter. Ted did mention Neil wasn't as impressed with Telion as we were, and that the Marines Neil had done that Ted saw before coming over for GD were even better. Don't know what they were (except "Not Space Wolves", because I was hoping and so asked...).]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/213109/311836.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/213109/311836.page GMT I guess termis can be easly converted and cutted in more bitz since their heads are not atached to back. good news!]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/213109/311841.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/213109/311841.page GMT

[quote]
Before that, Phil allowed that seeing that soon was "extremely likely", before he realized the quertion was about Space Hulk, and not Space Wolves. Sad for Space Hulk, good for Space Wolves.[/quote]
Space wolves confirmed?
[quote]
Space Marine Codex is huge (already reported on the web that it's 144 pages), and there is a ton of background in it, plus several new units (most of which we also already know)[/quote]
What new unit we don't know of?
[quote]
More later!
[/quote]
I hope for! Thanks for the report. ]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/213109/311873.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/213109/311873.page GMT 40k related but did anyone ask if the Chaos Dwarves got canned? I'm trying to figure out if I win my bet.]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/213109/311876.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/213109/311876.page GMT 40k related but did anyone ask if the Chaos Dwarves got canned? I'm trying to figure out if I win my bet.[/quote]

Please no!

I've been waiting for that WFB release!]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/213109/311900.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/213109/311900.page GMT 40k related but did anyone ask if the Chaos Dwarves got canned? I'm trying to figure out if I win my bet.[/quote]

I certainly wasn't there, but I have my doubts. They have a viable (enough) Ravening Hordes list, and while I don't expect a book, the devs have kept them around for quite some time and don't appear to be in any hurry to axe them. If you're betting they're going the way of the squats, you're more than likely out some cash.]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/213109/311990.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/213109/311990.page GMT http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/213109/312017.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/213109/312017.page GMT
Pictures:

Ork Warboss from Black Reach
[img]http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/downloadAttach/4295.page[/img]

Ironclad(?) Dread in CAD
[img]http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/downloadAttach/4296.page[/img]

Land Raider Extra Sprue Layout
[img]http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/downloadAttach/4294.page[/img]
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Drop Pod Sprue Layouts
[img]http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/downloadAttach/4297.page[/img]

[img]http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/downloadAttach/4298.page[/img]


Scout Bike B&W Layout
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[img]http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/downloadAttach/4305.page[/img]


CAD Scout(?) Land Speeder (Iso view available on warseer)
[img]http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/downloadAttach/4306.page[/img]

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[img]http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/downloadAttach/4302.page[/img]

[img]http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/downloadAttach/4303.page[/img]

[img]http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/downloadAttach/4300.page[/img]

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The plastic boss looks really good for a starter kit model.

The Space Wolf with the lightning claws is awesome. There should be a whole unit of those as a SW vet squad.]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/213109/312034.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/213109/312034.page GMT
Pics of the Ork Warboss from the new box set? Check?

Best Rumour Thread Ever? Very likely...]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/213109/312044.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/213109/312044.page GMT
Phil confirmed that DE will be getting a LOT of love when they finally get their release. He specifically compared their release to the WE release, and said they would not be squatted. [/quote]

Any hope of Lost and damned or Squats getting unsquated? Or is only for EMO goth androgynous panzies?]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/213109/312047.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/213109/312047.page GMT
I LIVE in baltimore, and I missed day one because I haven't been paying attention?!?!

I thought games day was moved to nov?!?!



Take a wild guess what I'm going to be doing tomorrow? That's right. Watching the kids.
]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/213109/312049.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/213109/312049.page GMT http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/213109/312051.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/213109/312051.page GMT
Definitely love the new LR frame. Lots of conversion potential in that. Looks like that stretch raider siege tank I've been planning will finally get built.

That Battlewagon also looks quite promising.

But the Siege Dread, meh. The drill arm is kinda cool, but the bolter mount look even more awkward than the other Dread weapons already do.]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/213109/312086.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/213109/312086.page GMT DE! I suspect that a reinvigorated range with models of WE caliber would make them a VERY popular army. That said, I can't say I'm looking forward to more marine dexes, even if they're Chaosy. I'd much rather see a LatD book.]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/213109/312088.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/213109/312088.page GMT CSM and Daemons?]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/213109/312089.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/213109/312089.page GMT
According to reality, not really.]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/213109/312109.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/213109/312109.page GMT So many goodies and sprues. Got to love the drop pod one.
Is it me or this was a GD full with news? I dont remember a GD packed with so many news in a long time.]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/213109/312111.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/213109/312111.page GMT WD, I'd have to agree with you Navarro!

Finally, a decent Games Day!]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/213109/312115.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/213109/312115.page GMT http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/213109/312122.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/213109/312122.page GMT CSM and Daemons?[/quote]

Would that be the god-specific legions or mutants and cultists?

I assume the former.]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/213109/312130.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/213109/312130.page GMT
[img]http://i207.photobucket.com/albums/bb293/Chappy_P/LoTD.jpg[/img]

I have a feeling it might be a stand alone unit, but I could be wrong...It would be cool though to pay X amount of points for the whole army to get these special rules!

Thanks,
Chappy P!]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/213109/312152.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/213109/312152.page GMT
I always liked the OLD legion rules better than the crap cursed founding crap rules they replaced them with. Those rules look (to me) like they're closer to the older rules. ]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/213109/312160.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/213109/312160.page GMT
Heavy flamer, assault cannon, heavy bolter and multimelta are all there, but what the hell is the gun above the heavy flamer?]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/213109/312166.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/213109/312166.page GMT
Heavy flamer, assault cannon, heavy bolter and multimelta are all there, but what the hell is the gun above the heavy flamer?[/quote]

Typhoon missile launcher?]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/213109/312181.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/213109/312181.page GMT because the splash release worked so well. People waiting
to update an old army saw the latest releases and bought
a new army instead. I think that's changed with people
playing other games. They wait and see if they're interested
in a new release, and when they're not they go play some
other game (be it Warmachine, WoW, or whatever).

Neat stuff in those previews. Thanks for posting them.]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/213109/312196.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/213109/312196.page GMT http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/213109/312202.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/213109/312202.page GMT
I dont like the fact that they sport ONLY an inv save, just imagine what Psybolts do to them...]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/213109/312217.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/213109/312217.page GMT
Heavy flamer, assault cannon, heavy bolter and multimelta are all there, but what the hell is the gun above the heavy flamer?[/quote]

Storm bolters. You're looking at a Land [i]Rider[/i] sprue.

Hurricane. Hurricane bolters.

Hurrrricane.]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/213109/312238.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/213109/312238.page GMT
I dont like the fact that they sport ONLY an inv save, just imagine what Psybolts do to them...[/quote]

As "ghosts" of former marines,they must be vulnerable against psybolts.
But why should GK hunt LotD ?]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/213109/312242.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/213109/312242.page GMT
As "ghosts" of former marines,they must be vulnerable against psybolts.
But why should GK hunt LotD ?[/quote]

An Ultrapurist Malleus Inq could see them as daemonic entities: all this skull and flames motifs and the whole teleport from nowhere thing could raise some eyebrows...

But I agree, as ghosts they probably should be vulnerable to inv save ignoring armament.


edit: But my guards lasguns wont care;-)]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/213109/312254.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/213109/312254.page GMT Oops, killed another bunny )]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/213109/312279.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/213109/312279.page GMT Oops, killed another bunny )[/quote]

Just deepstriking without transports,scary looks and leaving without transport.
Also invulnerable save 3+ from beeing no ghost-like creature?
I believe they're not"really" living marines now. ]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/213109/312324.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/213109/312324.page GMT Oops, killed another bunny )[/quote]

I thought the word "fluff" killed kittens.

Hmm.]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/213109/312326.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/213109/312326.page GMT http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/213109/312330.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/213109/312330.page GMT Oops, killed another bunny )[/quote]

I thought the word "fluff" killed kittens.

Hmm.[/quote]

Some people believe that, but I have proof that the only real threat to kittens is Howard Dean.

[img]http://www.timkline.net/stuff/dean-kitten.jpg[/img]]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/213109/312331.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/213109/312331.page GMT http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/213109/312364.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/213109/312364.page GMT
And why isn't this posted at you know where you assshat! ]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/213109/312365.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/213109/312365.page GMT GD, I have [i]never[/i] been this excited about GW stuff since... damn, 2nd edition or something. I am just ludicrously excited for some of these releases! And releases throughout! That means that just because we don't get a plastic whatever with the splash release, it still might happen!! That's so awesome!

And New Marine book, Space Wolves, IG... *drool* I cannot wait to see it all. Even the WHFB stuff looks fantastic! And FAQs ae comign out.. New WD content. Am I dead? Is this heaven?]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/213109/312467.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/213109/312467.page GMT
Well if your 13. ]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/213109/312539.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/213109/312539.page GMT LOTD being legal AND an army would be a nice change...]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/213109/312586.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/213109/312586.page GMT
BYE]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/213109/312613.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/213109/312613.page GMT FW Open day.

Also, any pics of the FW Ork upgrades would be excellent as well. ]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/213109/312624.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/213109/312624.page GMT FW Open day.[/quote]

You mean [url=http://www.forgeworld.co.uk/renogs.htm]these[/url] guys? Or are there additional Chaosy Ogryn?]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/213109/312629.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/213109/312629.page GMT http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/213109/312633.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/213109/312633.page GMT Oops, killed another bunny )[/quote]

I thought the word "fluff" killed kittens.

Hmm.[/quote]

in 5th edition it kills bunnies.

Not our fault if you're not up on rumors.]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/213109/312634.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/213109/312634.page GMT http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/213109/312699.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/213109/312699.page GMT 40k and the fantasy tournaments were won by guys in my local gaming group so that I may somehow ride their coattails and feel like I achieved something. Carry on. ]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/213109/312710.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/213109/312710.page GMT 40k and the fantasy tournaments were won by guys in my local gaming group so that I may somehow ride their coattails and feel like I achieved something. Carry on. [/quote]

Congratulations Ed.]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/213109/312723.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/213109/312723.page GMT Kroot Shaper (very good)
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Aye, very impressed with that shaper. Actually, I was just happy to see a new kroot model at all!

Despite the upsurge in new stuff being shown, I think I enjoyed last year's Games Day more. Or at least I left it more hyped up and with a good buzz. This year I had 2 great games with my Chaos marines - 7k a side bash (Chaos vs Ultras + Nids) over in Open Gaming for a bunch of the day, then a 3k a side killfest to end the day (Chaos vs Guard + Tau) - and looked at some stuff, but didn't do any free stuff or club games. Bought a shirt and my FW pre-orders, and am very happy with both.

This year there was a lot more free stuff given out, for yelling or quizzes or just in general, and I was shocked to see that deals were actually to be had in the store. But ... at this point in the hobby I've got a LOT of stuff and working to make it less, so while I almost twitch-bought Liber Chaotica and Xenology for 50% off, I was good and held off. And then gave it all to Hooters after the convention

But in the end, I think that I'll hold off next year, unless I really feel like dressing up or something. Just didn't achieve the 'rush' I got last year, caught up in the gaming madness. $40 ticket + 3 hour drive is enough to make me just have Games Day Pennsylvania and game with my friends, order some FW in and then go to dinner without the drive and ticket price

Thanks for the report though!

- Salvage]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/213109/312726.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/213109/312726.page GMT
One question. Do I need to change my sig now?]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/213109/312793.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/213109/312793.page GMT
One question. Do I need to change my sig now?[/quote]

why yes. yes you do.. ]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/213109/312833.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/213109/312833.page GMT
I LIVE in baltimore, and I missed day one because I haven't been paying attention?!?!

I thought games day was moved to nov?!?!



Take a wild guess what I'm going to be doing tomorrow? That's right. Watching the kids.
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November would be the Grand Tourney.

And there is no day two anymore, GD has been a one-day event for several years now.........

Sorry you missed it, I had a great time!]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/213109/312842.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/213109/312842.page GMT WHFB overall. Our guys also won 40k Overall, but I don't remember what his handle is on Dakka - so good job Paul!

I went 2-0-1 with my Ogres in the WHFB tournament and had a good time; just wish that they'd post up the results from the tournament.

Also had fun looking at the Dark Elf army book and ended up meeting Phil Kelly and spoke to him for a while, which was really entertaining. ]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/213109/312848.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/213109/312848.page GMT http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/213109/312852.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/213109/312852.page GMT Inq Lok with quite impressive fabric work especially. I don't recall the painter, I think a woman?

- Salvage]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/213109/312870.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/213109/312870.page GMT Inq Lok with quite impressive fabric work especially. I don't recall the painter, I think a woman?

- Salvage[/quote]

Most of this is a direct result of removing the staff Golden Demon competition (excepting of course, the Open Competition) to a separate staff event later in the year. That easily removed dozens of entries from the tables.

If you attended Baltimore Games Day 2008 and are interested in leaving us feedback, please contribute to our [url=http://gwuscommunity.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=389]Baltimore Games Day 2008 Feedback[/url] thread on our community forums (helps keep stuff in one easy to find spot).

Thanks to all who attended, this really was one of the best Baltimore Games Days in a long time.

Chris]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/213109/312874.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/213109/312874.page GMT http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/213109/312878.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/213109/312878.page GMT
Hard to say for WHFB, the Overall Winner and Best General both went 60-0 for battle points; so obviously the tie breaker gave Overall to the person with better Sports/Painting.

For 40k, I think the Overall also had highest battle. It's hard to tell since just about everyone from our local shop in 40k (Echelon Village) was at the top tables. Kind of sad since the top two spots were people who play each other regularly on weekends.]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/213109/312894.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/213109/312894.page GMT BPs. So this would indicate that I am the superior General.

Not to mention that it was a pure Slaanesh Daemon Legion. Thats right folks no Khorne, Nurgle or Tzeentch here. ]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/213109/312920.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/213109/312920.page GMT
They just get a couple of lucky rolls and move one inch dolls around. I beat the Patriots on Madden. Doesn't make me an All-Pro ]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/213109/312944.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/213109/312944.page GMT http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/213109/312957.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/213109/312957.page GMT BPs. So this would indicate that I am the superior General.

Not to mention that it was a pure Slaanesh Daemon Legion. Thats right folks no Khorne, Nurgle or Tzeentch here. [/quote]

Well doesn't that go without saying?

Or can we just say it again considering the amount of ass our shop kicked? ]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/213109/312961.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/213109/312961.page GMT 40k and the fantasy tournaments were won by guys in my local gaming group so that I may somehow ride their coattails and feel like I achieved something. Carry on. [/quote]

Congrats guys . haven got a chance to stop down been out of the state for a couple months now.]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/213109/312969.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/213109/312969.page GMT RTTs. Just recently relocated to B-more so I'm still building a mental roadmap of RTTs in the "local" area (read: Eastern Seaboard).]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/213109/313023.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/213109/313023.page GMT WHFB overall. Our guys also won 40k Overall, but I don't remember what his handle is on Dakka - so good job Paul!
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If it was Paul M. his handle here is [url=http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/user/profile/4732.page//url]NotThisTime[/url]

]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/213109/313058.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/213109/313058.page GMT Hey Chuck,

Thanks so much for this report. A confirmation that a plastic Ork battlewagon is on the way is some crazy good news that I hadn't heard anywhere else up to this point.

I have to concur with what some others have mentioned, it sure seems like GW is loosening up a bit with their future releases with this Games Day and the concurrent GW design studio open day in the UK. Perhaps they've realized that holding their future releases quite so close to their chest isn't the best way to generate interest in their product (I can only hope).


]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/213109/313185.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/213109/313185.page GMT JJ wouldn't budge on the three month thing. Phil smiled and hinted, but didn't confirm. JJ wouldn't even hint. Stone-faced. That's a bit of a contrast to the Design team day in the UK.

That said, it was nice of Ted to share that notebook, not just from a rumor stance, but from a technical stance (I'm an engineer, I like finding out how things work).

There is no release news on the battlewagon, but it does have some design work done (clearly) and is probably on it's way.

And I agree the little teases help. GW should keep some things close to the vest (everyone likes surprises), but they should showcase some things in the pipe (like the plastic Nobz from the WD) to get the pilot light lit.

Thanks for the kind words, yak. Nice to be able to help once a year ]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/213109/313190.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/213109/313190.page GMT
Also the Last Weekend of April every year is a very large WHFB tournament spread over 2 days called The Colonial. Last year we had 108 People play in it and over 30 more on the waiting list. This year we are looking to have 140+ people. There is also talk of a 40k one every October but that might be on hold until next year.

check out the website [url]http://www.thecolonialgt.com[/url]]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/213109/313422.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/213109/313422.page GMT Heh. I think it was a Direct Services promo model. If you bought a kajillion dollars worth of stuff from the Online Store, you got the "Frodo Wearing the One Ring" model.

Intrestingly enough, there was talk of a FWtOR model in an article about Darren Parrwood's light-up Balrog model: "...and I had also recently produced a clear resin model of Frodo, representing how Frodo looks whilst wearing the One Ring,"

And the actual figure, for what Promo, I don't know:
[IMG]http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f6/thegrognard/invisfrodo.jpg[/IMG]

I do remember seeing on the GW US site (old one) that was just a flocked base with hobbit footprints on it. So not really an original idea, but it did take some stones to enter something along those lines into a Golden Demon contest. Brilliant!]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/213109/313583.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/213109/313583.page GMT 40K category at this past Baltimore Games Day. The reason being incorrectly is that since I do not paint I am therefore ineligible to win any Overall awards.

Yesterday, I contacted Dave Taylor of GW to explain the mishap. It was then decided that I in turn receive the Best General award. I did not feel it was right to accept an award I did not deserve which I why I contacted Dave. The issue has been resolved and I believe that whomever received the Best General award will now be awarded 1st Overall. So 1st Overall and Best General will be swapped.

All is good.

Paul
]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/213109/313891.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/213109/313891.page GMT http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/213109/314007.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/213109/314007.page GMT http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/213109/314667.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/213109/314667.page GMT 40K category at this past Baltimore Games Day. The reason being incorrectly is that since I do not paint I am therefore ineligible to win any Overall awards.

Yesterday, I contacted Dave Taylor of GW to explain the mishap. It was then decided that I in turn receive the Best General award. I did not feel it was right to accept an award I did not deserve which I why I contacted Dave. The issue has been resolved and I believe that whomever received the Best General award will now be awarded 1st Overall. So 1st Overall and Best General will be swapped.

All is good.

Paul
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Man if you are going to vegas I owe you a beer. Or pretzel. Or whatever.

Freaking Kudos.]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/213109/314688.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/213109/314688.page GMT Hey Chuck,

Thanks so much for this report. A confirmation that a plastic Ork battlewagon is on the way is some crazy good news that I hadn't heard anywhere else up to this point.

I have to concur with what some others have mentioned, it sure seems like GW is loosening up a bit with their future releases with this Games Day and the concurrent GW design studio open day in the UK. Perhaps they've realized that holding their future releases quite so close to their chest isn't the best way to generate interest in their product (I can only hope).


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Wait...are you saying they're going to use business sense??

AAAAAAAAAAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH THE INSANITY!!!!!!!!

[img]http://www.dakkadakka.com/s/i/at/2008/6/19/2decf03bc5eccf83546313e57ec3a55d_5164.jpg__thumb[/img]
]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/213109/314692.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/213109/314692.page GMT JJ wouldn't budge on the three month thing. Phil smiled and hinted, but didn't confirm. JJ wouldn't even hint. Stone-faced. That's a bit of a contrast to the Design team day in the UK.[/quote]

Ya see? Thats the thing that is bugging me about the current situation.

Mid nineties they wouldn't just blurt it out either, but gave you enough hints to discuss and create a buzz.

JJ being this strict is unknowingly hitting GW really hard.

No rumours, nothing to discuss.

Nothing to discuss, no buzz for their product.

No buzz for the product, fewer and fewer people care about what they make.

Sorry, everyone [b]except[/b] JJ seems to realize that this stance is made of lose.
]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/213109/314731.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/213109/314731.page GMT JJ wouldn't budge on the three month thing. Phil smiled and hinted, but didn't confirm. JJ wouldn't even hint. Stone-faced. That's a bit of a contrast to the Design team day in the UK.[/quote]

Ya see? Thats the thing that is bugging me about the current situation.

Mid nineties they wouldn't just blurt it out either, but gave you enough hints to discuss and create a buzz.

JJ being this strict is unknowingly hitting GW really hard.

No rumours, nothing to discuss.

Nothing to discuss, no buzz for their product.

No buzz for the product, fewer and fewer people care about what they make.

Sorry, everyone [b]except[/b] JJ seems to realize that this stance is made of lose.
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I think they got burned by the early 2000's when we knew EVERYTHING that was being released for the next year. Remember when we had greyknight pictures and Tau hadn't been released?
I deffinately think these draconian "nothing outside of 3 months" thing sucks, but I don't want to go back to the "Yeah ok we know that move on" we had back in '00.]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/213109/314798.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/213109/314798.page GMT [quote=Stelek]Man if you are going to vegas I owe you a beer. Or pretzel. Or whatever. Freaking Kudos.[/quote]
Your comments are very much appreciated. Thanks guys.

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