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2011/10/28 22:44:17
Subject: Necron rumor & pics summary in first post (latest update: Revised summary and first Cryptek pic)
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2011/10/28 23:01:15
Subject: Necron rumor & pics summary in first post (latest update: Revised summary and first Cryptek pic)
Harriticus wrote:I like how it comes out tomorrow and there's still no word on GW's website. This secrecy policy of theirs is really rather bizarre and probably costs money.
Well...it's not there today because it comes out tomorrow....It's no different than a game company having a count down site to the announcement of a new game coming at a later date. GW's "later date" just happens to now be sooner rather than later.
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2011/10/28 23:16:06
Subject: Re:Necron rumor & pics summary in first post (latest update: Revised summary and first Cryptek pic)
looks like Destroyer Lords are a court option, rather than a regular HQ choice. which is nice, since that means I can run some SC's or DIY Overlords while still plopping a D Lord in with my Wraiths.
2011/10/28 23:32:28
Subject: Necron rumor & pics summary in first post (latest update: Revised summary and first Cryptek pic)
Back to the discussion of Nemesor Zahndrekh & his loyal bodyguard Vargard Obryon these two statements in the post about them (shown below), to me, seems as though you can take one in an army without the other. As in they do not have to accompany each other in an army. Like i said earlier if you take them you probably want both but in smaller games, it will be possible to take one just for his rules and/or stats.
Vargard Obyron does not take up a HQ slot if in the same army as Zahndrekh. (so Obryon can be taken in an army without Zahndrekh)
These guys are not cheap (although at least individually still not as expensive as the Stormlord)
(the only reason you would put this last bit in, 'although at least . . . ' would be if it is possible to take them separately)
This may have already been said but i thought i would post it to confirm if people had looked at them but were uncertain of potential in smaller games.
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2011/10/28 23:34:38
Subject: Necron rumor & pics summary in first post (latest update: Revised summary and first Cryptek pic)
I'm giving Trazyn a second look. Trazyn on a CCB will be awesome. On a 6 you'd be able to assign wounds and increase your chance of gutting your opponent's units. (Barge sweep attack uses the IC's CC attacks and CC special rules).
Looks like he won't be able to used Mindshackle Scarabs though (requires base contact BEFORE combat begins).
Automatically Appended Next Post: On another note, what do people think about magnetizing the Ark? Seems like it would only be 3 large magnets or so (maybe some pinning to keep things orientated correctly, too.)
Automatically Appended Next Post: Warrior page confirms that there are 3 scarab swarms in the box...
Weirdly, they have a part count (120 parts). By my quick count (base +8 parts per scarab swarm, base +8 parts per warrior), they don't seem to have changed anything in that box.
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2011/10/28 23:40:54
Subject: Necron rumor & pics summary in first post (latest update: Revised summary and first Cryptek pic)
Anpu-adom wrote:
On another note, what do people think about magnetizing the Ark? Seems like it would only be 3 large magnets or so (maybe some pinning to keep things orientated correctly, too.)
Personally, I think I'll leave it pointy side up with maybe the front one going down and then just magnetizing the Doomsday Cannon
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2011/10/28 23:47:06
Subject: Necron rumor & pics summary in first post (latest update: Revised summary and first Cryptek pic)
Warrior page confirms that there are 3 scarab swarms in the box...
Weirdly, they have a part count (120 parts). By my quick count (base +8 parts per scarab swarm, base +8 parts per warrior), they don't seem to have changed anything in that box.
But that assumes 4 scarabs per base, which looks crowded IMO. Reduce them to 3, which makes with the number of wounds in the current dex, and then you get an extra base's worth.
If you are smart, you could also magentise one base of scarabs and use that base to show an base which has taken wounds. Since all new wounds have to go on the damaged stand, you only need magnetise one base, and just swap it into play for whichever base takes damage.
Anpu-adom wrote:On another note, what do people think about magnetizing the Ark? Seems like it would only be 3 large magnets or so (maybe some pinning to keep things orientated correctly, too.)
Interesting idea...
Skalk Bloodaxe wrote:When the Death Guard and World Eater forces split after their last battle as allies, this particular Champion simply loaded his squad into the wrong Rhino and has yet to notice.
Yggdrasil wrote:"First shalt thou take out your whole Unholy Army. Then shalt thou count to Seven, no more, no less. Seven shall be the number thou shalt count, and the number of the counting shall be Seven. Eight shalt thou not count (bloody -fanatics), neither count thou six (fing sex-addicts), excepting that thou then proceed to Seven. Nine is right out (goddn mock seers) . Once the number seven, being the seventh number, be reached, then formest thou thy first Plague Marine squad. Likewise, thou shall marshall thy remaining troops in squads of Seven, and Seven shall be the number of brothers in each of your squad."
2011/10/28 23:51:27
Subject: Necron rumor & pics summary in first post (latest update: Revised summary and first Cryptek pic)
Also looking at the Ghost/Doomsday Ark, anyone else notice the spinal hook up on the Warriors? Is it just me or did anyone else think Wraith conversions?
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2011/10/28 23:51:33
Subject: Necron rumor & pics summary in first post (latest update: Revised summary and first Cryptek pic)
Warrior page confirms that there are 3 scarab swarms in the box...
Weirdly, they have a part count (120 parts). By my quick count (base +8 parts per scarab swarm, base +8 parts per warrior), they don't seem to have changed anything in that box.
But that assumes 4 scarabs per base, which looks crowded IMO. Reduce them to 3, which makes with the number of wounds in the current dex, and then you get an extra base's worth.
If you are smart, you could also magentise one base of scarabs and use that base to show an base which has taken wounds. Since all new wounds have to go on the damaged stand, you only need magnetise one base, and just swap it into play for whichever base takes damage.
Also an interesting idea...
Skalk Bloodaxe wrote:When the Death Guard and World Eater forces split after their last battle as allies, this particular Champion simply loaded his squad into the wrong Rhino and has yet to notice.
Yggdrasil wrote:"First shalt thou take out your whole Unholy Army. Then shalt thou count to Seven, no more, no less. Seven shall be the number thou shalt count, and the number of the counting shall be Seven. Eight shalt thou not count (bloody -fanatics), neither count thou six (fing sex-addicts), excepting that thou then proceed to Seven. Nine is right out (goddn mock seers) . Once the number seven, being the seventh number, be reached, then formest thou thy first Plague Marine squad. Likewise, thou shall marshall thy remaining troops in squads of Seven, and Seven shall be the number of brothers in each of your squad."
2011/10/28 23:58:28
Subject: Re:Necron rumor & pics summary in first post (latest update: Revised summary and first Cryptek pic)
pyre wrote:it does look like they've replaced the green rods with solid plastic ones. The sprue images show weapons with rod portion integrated on the guns.
I see that on the group picture. The 360 warrior still has a green rod (notice the bubble). Also, the Finecast Lords mention the green rods too.
I'm disappointed that they haven't combined the destroyers into one box!
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King Pariah wrote:Also looking at the Ghost/Doomsday Ark, anyone else notice the spinal hook up on the Warriors? Is it just me or did anyone else think Wraith conversions?
Right there with you, buddy!
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2011/10/29 00:03:27
Subject: Necron rumor & pics summary in first post (latest update: Revised summary and first Cryptek pic)
Anpu-adom wrote:I'm giving Trazyn a second look. Trazyn on a CCB will be awesome. On a 6 you'd be able to assign wounds and increase your chance of gutting your opponent's units. (Barge sweep attack uses the IC's CC attacks and CC special rules).
Looks like he won't be able to used Mindshackle Scarabs though (requires base contact BEFORE combat begins).
Automatically Appended Next Post: On another note, what do people think about magnetizing the Ark? Seems like it would only be 3 large magnets or so (maybe some pinning to keep things orientated correctly, too.)
Automatically Appended Next Post: Warrior page confirms that there are 3 scarab swarms in the box...
Weirdly, they have a part count (120 parts). By my quick count (base +8 parts per scarab swarm, base +8 parts per warrior), they don't seem to have changed anything in that box.
You can't use Trazyn's CC ability on the command barge, he has to be in B2B with the enemy he kills and, as yak put it, locked in CC.
2011/10/29 00:03:33
Subject: Necron rumor & pics summary in first post (latest update: Revised summary and first Cryptek pic)
Zachilles wrote:Overlords are only WS/BS 4, thats disappointing
I was disappointed with I2 on the overlords as well as Wraiths, I think it will take a little adjusting for myself since after playing marines for so long I'm used to attacking at the same time or before everyone else.
I still think a large unit of Voidshield Lychguard teamed up with Zahndreck giving them furious charge will be something to fear. Ideally I would want them in a Nightscythe though, lets hope wave 2 isn't far away.
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2011/10/29 00:04:20
Subject: Re:Necron rumor & pics summary in first post (latest update: Revised summary and first Cryptek pic)
pyre wrote:it does look like they've replaced the green rods with solid plastic ones. The sprue images show weapons with rod portion integrated on the guns.
I see that on the group picture. The 360 warrior still has a green rod (notice the bubble). Also, the Finecast Lords mention the green rods too.
I'm disappointed that they haven't combined the destroyers into one box!
Automatically Appended Next Post:
King Pariah wrote:Also looking at the Ghost/Doomsday Ark, anyone else notice the spinal hook up on the Warriors? Is it just me or did anyone else think Wraith conversions?
Right there with you, buddy!
Destroyers and heavy destroyers are in the same box if you buy/bought the heavy D box instead of the normal destroyer.
2011/10/29 00:18:29
Subject: Re:Necron rumor & pics summary in first post (latest update: Revised summary and first Cryptek pic)
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2011/10/29 00:23:16
Subject: Necron rumor & pics summary in first post (latest update: Revised summary and first Cryptek pic)
Gods? There are no gods. Merely existences, obstacles to overcome.
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2011/10/29 00:26:02
Subject: Necron rumor & pics summary in first post (latest update: Revised summary and first Cryptek pic)
Lots of places are already offering preorders...if I was going to preorder something I'd rather do it through a store I'm familiar with like thewarstore, something about making a preorder through ebay doesnt feel right
King Pariah wrote:Also looking at the Ghost/Doomsday Ark, anyone else notice the spinal hook up on the Warriors? Is it just me or did anyone else think Wraith conversions?
Right there with you, buddy!
I had to take a second glance at the model, as i saw it from the back and i thought it was wraiths on the ghost ark. i was thinking convert them into models but then i realized that it was just warriors.
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2011/10/29 00:31:04
Subject: Necron rumor & pics summary in first post (latest update: Revised summary and first Cryptek pic)
With the $5.99 shipping that's $44.98. It would be cheaper to order it from a 20% off discounter like www.thewarstore.com and pay the FLAT $5.95 shipping on your entire order if you're going to buy more than one item, though the eBay seller does hint at lower pricing for large orders.
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2011/10/29 00:31:50
Subject: Necron rumor & pics summary in first post (latest update: Revised summary and first Cryptek pic)
Okay, with good photos, I'm officially impressed with the models...even the flayed ones don't look all that bad. One or two of them look rediculous, but the others are actually pretty decent, still too expensive though. The only asthetic complaint I can come up with is the little green balls on the preatorian jump packs look silly. That is easily remedied and the rest of the pack design is awesome.
Stat lines on the overlords and ICs are disapointing, but I think at least in characters like Imotekh and Trazyn, you end up trading statlines for some pretty strong special rules.
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