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2019/08/30 19:56:01
Subject: Aeronautica Imperialis News - Preorder date Aug 31st, size comparison pics on page 7!
I'm assuming the starter set isn't a one-off limited release? Didn't realize the Adeptus Titanicus set wasn't available anymore but I don't know if the situation for that is different than with this.
2019/08/30 20:24:22
Subject: Aeronautica Imperialis News - Preorder date Aug 31st, size comparison pics on page 7!
Mentlegen324 wrote: I'm assuming the starter set isn't a one-off limited release? Didn't realize the Adeptus Titanicus set wasn't available anymore but I don't know if the situation for that is different than with this.
I reckon they might do seasonal boxes like WH:Underworlds - change the races and gameboard.
Casual gaming, mostly solo-coop these days.
2019/08/30 20:51:46
Subject: Re:Aeronautica Imperialis News - Preorder date Aug 31st, size comparison pics on page 7!
Looking at the ground terrain bits, I would love to see the 4 emplacements be made in 40k scale. It is amusing that they "hydra batteries" are actually the Anvillius defense battery off of the Warbringer titan. Nice to see one bit is ready for the AT Warbringer model.
Interesting. If GW have the art ready to go and already posted it, I imagine we will see the 'Eavy Bombers and another Imperial kit in the next few months, if not sooner. That would be awesome.
That Bommer looks good. I'm glad they're including it!
lord_blackfang wrote: It just feels off somehow that everything happens in an area just a few airplane lenghts across tho.
Doesn't the starter set come with a small board and the expansion is going to be bigger? For some reason I thought the Rynn's World board was going to be 3' x 3'.
The description of the Ork aircraft cards lists eavy bombers and Grot bombers. The imperial cards only list the four types that are already known. Looks like the next release will be a couple of Ork kits.
Chikout wrote: The description of the Ork aircraft cards lists eavy bombers and Grot bombers. The imperial cards only list the four types that are already known. Looks like the next release will be a couple of Ork kits.
That actually makes a lot of sense as the Imperials start with Marauder and Thunderbolt variants and the Orks just have the two options. I wouldn't be surprised if the 'Eavy Bombers Kit also builds Grot Bombers.
The heavy orc bomber looks great. The starter box is 90 USD right? That's not too bad....ugh this is tempting. The game seems a little complex for me though, for me X wing is just right but Armada a bit too clunky/complex. I'm gonna watch the how to play and see how it is. So not sure yet....the models look amazing though.
Another thing is they had better keep the game board in stock, cause the paper one isn't gonna cut it. If players have trouble getting the to scale board with hexes for this game then it'll be a hard pass. GWs track record recently with cards/tokens/dice/boards has been very poor.
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Hex grids are no problem since so many other games use them. If GW goes out of stock just buy third party.
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My local store is a GW, I kind of doubt they'd let me bring in third party stuff. Plus the hexes need to be the right size, and third party mats usually lack a distinct 40k aesthetic. I just wish GW could be bothered to make substantial print runs for stuff that is kind of integral for new players.
Thargrim wrote: The heavy orc bomber looks great. The starter box is 90 USD right? That's not too bad....ugh this is tempting. The game seems a little complex for me though, for me X wing is just right but Armada a bit too clunky/complex. I'm gonna watch the how to play and see how it is. So not sure yet....the models look amazing though.
Another thing is they had better keep the game board in stock, cause the paper one isn't gonna cut it. If players have trouble getting the to scale board with hexes for this game then it'll be a hard pass. GWs track record recently with cards/tokens/dice/boards has been very poor.
What make you think this is more complex than x-wing? X wing each ship had a pilot with unique skill, and up to 8(or more?) extra upgrade, along with gallore of extra rule for action and status effect to apply.
In AI you fly and you shoot. The crew upgrade or ace pilot are optional and add very simple one line rule.
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Going over the preorders, the bundels are a bit meh for me personally when it comes to getting those extra cards, so going for the game + book bundle and whatnot.
Looking at the cards, only Orks are slated to get new stuff in the direct future, I see no mention of the Lightning or Lightning Strike in the Imperial Aces card pack.
The price when I start adding up all the bits and pieces I'd like is definitely a bit hurty (especially when considering you don't actually end up with a hell of a lot of models at the end of it).
I feel like they might actually be more expensive than the old resin AI models? Not sure.
If GW are slowly bringing back Epic with AT and now AI, I don't think it's going to work because at these prices building an Epic army is going to be very expensive.
But you don't exactly need all the bits and pieces, if you are splitting the box set and the ground emplacements set with a friend, all you really need to buy on your own is the bigger mat and the rule book as the cards and dice are optional. And then a second wave of purchases for some more planes if you liked the game. For me I find the startup price quite reasonable (At least in Britain)
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. Especially next to a big lumbering bomber, to mix things up!
