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COLOSSALS!
Warjacks on Huge bases. Rules are just like jacks– in battlegroup, uses focus, makes power attacks, and so on.
Giant open fists, shoulder-/back-mounted guns
Only Khador and Cygnar models shown, but art for everything
Examples by faction:
Khador (“Conquest”)
Cygnar (“Stormwall”)
Cryx (“Kraken” – tentacles instead of legs)
Menoth (“Judicator” – rockets and flamethrowers)
Trib (“Hyperion”)
Merc (“Galleon” – right arm is a giant trident)
Two new power attacks
Left and right damage grid
Superstructure system
Models are resin/metal hybrids
Coming July 2012 (presumably with the next book)
10:23am
Video is done – panel starting
Colossals
Khador colossal model is on-hand and apparently eliciting oohs and ahhs
Will Schick confirms that the models are metal/resin hybrids
All Wrath models will be out before the next book hits (so we can expect the second plastic jack kits to hit in May/June), but some Domination models will take a bit longer
A question is raised about the points of a Colossal. The answer is, “You could play mangled metal with these.” They’re about 18-20pts.
All colossals are FA: 2
Hordes will have a Colossal equivalent
Colossals have two new power attacks and modify old ones:
Thresher
Slam that doesn’t require movement
They get extra distance on throws
Colossals can’t trample mediums
All Colossals have reach built-in
Systems are split across the left and right grids, but it’s all one system; you need to disable a system on both sides to take it out.
No colossal arc nodes
Names given for other three colossals (will edit above):
Hyperion (Trib)
Judicator (Menoth)
Stormwall (Cygnar)
No MSRP has yet been set for the Colossals
On sale at Lock & Load
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Cygnar and Khador:
I think those shots are taken from the video.
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I love these things. I don't even like warjacks and I love these things. They're so much better proportioned then the warjacks, it's like they finally figured out that tiny legs are stupid.
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Do you remember that time that thing happened?
This is a bad thread and you should all feel bad
I'll agree. These are one of the first Warmachine models that I really like. Probably not enough to get into the game but it's a step in the right direction
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They look nice and definitely add to the visual effect of the game. From the videos, they look to be about half way between the size/bulk of a dreadknight and a warhound titan. I'm curious (being a GW playing but not buying currently cynic) about their eventual price point.
I'll probably end up with the Menoth one at some point even if it never sees the field of battle. I might have a hard time paying 18 points for one when I can get 3 crusaders for the same points.
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Privateer Press announces War Room. An iOS and Android app for WARMACHINE and HORDES. http://goo.gl/DChWW
War Room seems to be iBodger, all of your stat cards, the ability to mark on them to track statuses in game, as well as a turn counter. The free version of the app contains just the starter information, but full faction decks are available for 6.99 USD
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Also.. aren't the colossus a bit small? I know they can't make the models that big but in the background they are enormous.
In the video they mention that the original colossi were HUGE, and meant as a giant siege engine to take down cities.
These colossi that we're getting in the summer are mobile weapons platforms. So they're big, they can probably take down a city, but they're not these huge lumbering behemoths that the old fluff describes. These are new and improved.
Also: Official press release just went:
Privateer Press.com wrote:BELLEVUE, WA, February 3, 2012 – Privateer Press is pleased to announce the next expansion book for its award-winning WARMACHINE tabletop miniatures game, WARMACHINE: Colossals, which will release worldwide July 2012.
The new book introduces colossals to the tabletop—finely detailed super-heavy warjacks on 120 mm bases. When asked about these unprecedented new models, Privateer Press Director of Business Development William Shick said, WARMACHINE: Colossalsembody the next big step for WARMACHINE and Privateer Press. Colossals are the culmination of everything we’ve learned over the last ten years of making miniatures and represent a new pinnacle of WARMACHINE models. Not only are these models loaded with stunning detail, they tower over other models on the tabletop. What’s more, they open up a whole new range of tactics and strategies for WARMACHINE players, making for an even more exciting tabletop experience.”
In addition to one of these all-new colossals for every faction, WARMACHINE: Colossals features new warcasters representing the third incarnations of some of the Iron Kingdoms’ most iconic characters, plus fully compiled and updated Unbound rules, providing enhanced gameplay opportunities for large-scale games of 150 points or more.
For more information about WARMACHINE: Colossals, including a product announcement video, visit www.privateerpress.com/warmachine.
So not only are we getting big warjacks, but we're also getting lvl3 versions of some of our casters. I believe there was a rumor about a 3Vlad somewhere out on the interwebs.
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The 2 new power attacks are like a thresher and a slam that you don't have to move for(like a beefy punch). Also slams and throws go 2" farther.
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On one hand, I've got to admit, they're pretty awesome and, assuming solid rules, waay more tempting than the Battle Engines (which were a mixed bag, with some seriously cool ones, and some serious misses.
On the other hand, it seems like they're stomping all over their existing fluff.
Specifically
the Behemoth is one-of-a-kind because it was too impractical to make more, so why is this giant thing here?
I thought it was along the same lines for the Thunderhead being unique.
Mulg is the biggest troll ever, etc. So what happened? A bigger one popped up?
Also, since when do Mercs have the resources for that craziness?
Just sayin', I'm having trouble figuring out how it will work in the setting.
There are already too many models that run off of focus, and not enough decent jack support to alleviate this. We don't need more models that drain focus per turn.
Though I'm sure the Hordes versions will be better and generate their own fury, which the fury management pieces will take care of.
Wow! I'm not all that interested in the Battle Engines, but I can definately see myself shelling out the money for at least the Cryxian Colossal!
Aaaaand probably the Cygnar one as well!
And the Khador one, and the Ret one looks cool... so does the Merc one, and the Protectorate's ain't half bad either.
Crap.
Also: The way PP works, it'll be cool to see that the Colossi won't be game-breaking, must-have items that are super competitive, much like the Battle Engines. They'll also probably be great points-padding to get to Unbound games.
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I'm not happy to see PP produce all these really big, expensive models. We have battle engines, colossals, and I'm willing to bet the new double epic casters will be on these huge bases as well.
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