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Key word: soon.

I quote myself:

Lt. Coldfire wrote:Unfortunately, soon from GamesWorkshop is anywhere from 2 days to 7 years, so I wouldn't depend on that.

The rumors seem to coordinate that it is CSM/DA against each other in the boxed set. If that's true you can bet one of them is set for release for Oct 2012 and the other will come out before hand.

That's why I'm crossing my fingers for a tau release to slip in, because I think if they don't, everyone needs to buckle up, because tau are going to be the new Necrons/Dark Eldar with a releast for 2013 or 2014 (making it 7-8 years old at that point).

On the flip side, at least when the aliens do get their releases, GW does not appear to be holding back. DE were amzing, and I love the new necron stuff.

I do hope that the Tau are getting a new codex so this way the Dark Eldar can have another cultural exchange with them.

As Bart Scott once said: CAN'T WAIT!

Lt. Coldfire wrote:Key word: soon.

I quote myself:

Lt. Coldfire wrote:Unfortunately, soon from GamesWorkshop is anywhere from 2 days to 7 years, so I wouldn't depend on that.

The key word is actually probably.

As for the issue of still listing Necrons with an imminent new release, I saw a GW in London today that was still pushing the old codex!

Makes you think they don't want that stuff hanging around any longer!

We have a lot of astartes codexes at the mo. I think eldar would be a better idea, IMO

We dont need more Lame Marines updates. By far the most boring plain models in the game (Grey knights aside). I hope Tau gets it before anything Space Marine.

Weren't all signs pointing to the new 40k box being DA vs Legions (with rumors saying they could be 2 seperate starter kits instead of 1 joint kit) by the middle of next year? This would probably point to Tau early next year.

I really hope DA aren't the first codex for a new edition again seeing as how much they destroyed the last codex. DA are also going to be a difficult army to do simply because, as it stands now, they haven't got a single thing to make them stand out aside from their background.

Will be interesting to see how the DA turn out.

Nvs wrote:Weren't all signs pointing to the new 40k box being DA vs Legions (with rumors saying they could be 2 seperate starter kits instead of 1 joint kit) by the middle of next year? This would probably point to Tau early next year.

I really hope DA aren't the first codex for a new edition again seeing as how much they destroyed the last codex. DA are also going to be a difficult army to do simply because, as it stands now, they haven't got a single thing to make them stand out aside from their background.

Will be interesting to see how the DA turn out.

Except Ravenwing, Deathwing and a jetbike.

If you believe it to be early next year, then why have GW stopped stocking Tau?

They stopped stocking many Necron units months ago. The release hasn't happened yet

I wouldn't be shocked if tau follow Necrons. They don't tend to do big releases in December though, for some reason, and they'll be pushing Necrons all through November, so january would likely be Tau New Year

January is a fantasy book, Vampire Counts.

However unlikely, it might be December?

Besides, we all know the pattern, long established by years of tradition:

Xenos
Marines
Xenos
Marines

Occasionally IG takes the place of Marines, but usually it takes the place of Xenos. So then we get:

Marines
Xenos
Marines
IG
Marines
Xenos

That was fun.

Anyway, we just got Necrons, so the safe money is on Marines next.

Nagashek wrote: Anyway, we just got Necrons, so the safe money is on Marines next.

Ahh folks we haven't even officially gotten necrons yet!
No chance Tau are coming this year, especially with the official necron release clearly only a short time away. Its already november and truth is, we probably would have been hearing a lot more rumors if they were coming so soon as december.

And yeah, tradition shows marines are next anyhow and probably fantasy before that.

Yes, Dark Angels would be logical... or Black Templars if GW really, really wanted to annoy me.

BT it is then

Flashman wrote:Yes, Dark Angels would be logical... or Black Templars if GW really, really wanted to annoy me.

How does GW even make money off marines? New players seem to buy them anyway and old players can just paint their stock a different colour (if that). Is the demand for chapter specific units really that great?

We've had three xenos armies.

Dark Eldar
Tyranids
necrons

weighed against 5 (6) Imperial armies

space marines
grey knights
blood angels
Imperial guard
space wolves
(I don't think they count myself) SOB white dwarf

Just think before necrons came out, you could argue the Imperials got three codex's in 5th edition for just one xenos.

Given what happened to SOB I hope they don't also skip Tau as I'd like some new battlesuits for my army.

That SOB white dwarf totally counts. Honestly after playing it more I'm very happy with the result, it's under powered as any WD dex is, but I think it definately ties in with their release schedule of codexes.


SoB (Marine) latest
Necrons (Xenos) next up
CSM (Marine)
Eldar or Tau (Xenos)
Dark Angels (Marine)
Eldar or Tau (Xenos)
Black Templar (Marine) Though we haven't heard much, they're going to be the only old codex left.
Chaos Daemons?

Of course some of this is speculation and anything in this list can change, but it looks like they're still releasing in order.

Also, keep in mind Necrons were taken off the shelves at least 6 months ago, just because the models are pulled doesn't mean they're going to be coming out with any urgency.

Kreedos wrote:That SOB white dwarf totally counts. Honestly after playing it more I'm very happy with the result, it's under powered as any WD dex is, but I think it definately ties in with their release schedule of codexes.


SoB (Marine) latest
Necrons (Xenos) next up
CSM (Marine)
Eldar or Tau (Xenos)
Dark Angels (Marine)
Eldar or Tau (Xenos)
Black Templar (Marine) Though we haven't heard much, they're going to be the only old codex left.
Chaos Daemons?

Of course some of this is speculation and anything in this list can change, but it looks like they're still releasing in order.

I heard comments that 6th is coming this summer for the 25th anniversary of 40k. Which would mean we have to go through the popular codex's again, Marines and Guard before we start on the others. A shame about SOB since they count, means they aren't going to be out for a long time. I'll probably end up with a 6th edition nid army before I get new Tau or SOB

obsidianaura wrote:Hmm which will be first (if at all) Tau codex or 6th edition?

Neither, knowing GW, its going to be Black Templars...

The Tau are, I believe, due out next summer.

They are getting some pretty big changes, mostly to their troops and elites. In addition to the broadsides getting new sculpts they are getting a number of new “Suits” to help them become a more dynamic force with more choices over all in the way they are played. While GW is giving the tau a host of new units, the are actually getting fewer new plastic kits then say the Dark Elder release because most (/all) of the new plastic tau kits build several options.


Their fluff is being expanded to reflect the growth of the empire and their current state of expansion. Most of the fluff centers around the ‘factions’ as you might call them in the Tau empire, and mostly covers a few dynamic characters (who will be getting models!) and the factions they are a part of or influence. Some of the Tau are quite badass (and not so goody goody).

Tau are out before Eldar but more then likely after sisters. BT have a few models/kits that have been done for like EVER so who knows when they will be released.

Tabitha wrote:The Tau are, I believe, due out next summer.

They are getting some pretty big changes, mostly to their troops and elites. In addition to the broadsides getting new sculpts they are getting a number of new “Suits” to help them become a more dynamic force with more choices over all in the way they are played. While GW is giving the tau a host of new units, the are actually getting fewer new plastic kits then say the Dark Elder release because most (/all) of the new plastic tau kits build several options.


Their fluff is being expanded to reflect the growth of the empire and their current state of expansion. Most of the fluff centers around the ‘factions’ as you might call them in the Tau empire, and mostly covers a few dynamic characters (who will be getting models!) and the factions they are a part of or influence. Some of the Tau are quite badass (and not so goody goody).

Tau are out before Eldar but more then likely after sisters. BT have a few models/kits that have been done for like EVER so who knows when they will be released.

How do you know all this

Prodigalson wrote:What Karlpeddler said

December is new terrain
January is VC/Imperial Guard WaveFebruary is probably more VC stuff and last DE Wave (Void Bomber)

What new imperial guard??? Not to sound picky but where did you hear about - link? I fear I have missed some new info about my favourite 40K army. More IG is never a bad thing, even if I am skint.

Many thanks.

Nate

Tabitha wrote:The Tau are, I believe, due out next summer.

They are getting some pretty big changes, mostly to their troops and elites. In addition to the broadsides getting new sculpts they are getting a number of new “Suits” to help them become a more dynamic force with more choices over all in the way they are played. While GW is giving the tau a host of new units, the are actually getting fewer new plastic kits then say the Dark Elder release because most (/all) of the new plastic tau kits build several options.


Their fluff is being expanded to reflect the growth of the empire and their current state of expansion. Most of the fluff centers around the ‘factions’ as you might call them in the Tau empire, and mostly covers a few dynamic characters (who will be getting models!) and the factions they are a part of or influence. Some of the Tau are quite badass (and not so goody goody).

Tau are out before Eldar but more then likely after sisters. BT have a few models/kits that have been done for like EVER so who knows when they will be released.

Inc new model for shadowsun?

Wait, factions, so there'll be more than just farsight n regular? Do you mean like some commanders being more xenophobic, some more pro-alien, some who eschew diplomacy in favour of aggressive conquest, doubters of the ethereals, and their fanatics (one of which mentioned above)?

So, light 'power armour' suits, regular XV8 and heavier XV88; something like that?

Doubt aside, if they brought out sisters closely followed by tau then Iam going to be so poor!

I have waited so long for this moment.

This is great. We can go from GW Necron Rage straight to GW Tau Rage.

At least one of my local guys will be happy, he'll finally be able to have a competitive Tau army that doesn't involve playing Space Wolves.

Worglock wrote:This is great. We can go from GW Necron Rage straight to GW Tau Rage.

At least one of my local guys will be happy, he'll finally be able to have a competitive Tau army that doesn't involve playing Space Wolves.

I wasn't raging, if its true then...

Prodigalson wrote:

omerakk wrote:Doubtful that it is "imminent"

GW has all but confirmed the next codex will be a marine one; kind of like how we've known Necrons have been coming since April.

After that? Possibly.

They have... when did that happen? I haven't seen any of the confirmed rumor posters say that.

By "GW" he mean's "someone on the internet" and by "confirmed the next codex" he means "took a wild guess based on previous release cycles."




I do believe all the usual reliable rumor guys have said Tau are a ways off.

By "GW" he mean's "someone on the internet" and by "confirmed the next codex" he means "took a wild guess based on previous release cycles."

Actually, I was referring to the banter at Games Day Aus. "Things are going great; sure hope Chaos doesn't reign next year" and "people who played the video game but never 40k might give the battle brothers a second look soon"

Just the usual "hints but not really" they've thrown out in the past. Gives a little bit more credit to the Da/csm battlebox for 6th edition rumor than a new Tau codex rumor