'Nids in February? No, January!!!

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**Railguns**

Although it MAY be released as a stand alone model like the Baneblade, it doesn't have as many applications for as many armies as the Baneblade does, and would only really sell to Tyranid players. Such a large investment is likely to accompany a larger release to maximize sales.

**mattv2099**

Mr. Bombadidaloo wrote:I hope they make Tyranids "worse", rather than "better"

The tyranid codex sucks. It would be a shame to make it even worse. If you can't deal with Monstrous Creatures then your armies are flawed.

**puma713**

puma713 wrote:
RustyKnight wrote:
Crazy_Carnifex wrote:So, in short, no real rumors, just a 20-page off-topic thread?

Did you read the thread? There are geniune rumors in here.

Not only that, but the Tyranid Battleforce is no longer available from GW. That's a good sign of am impending codex.

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Railguns wrote:It could just be a repackaging. When some of the Dark Eldar kits went unavailable some people thought that it meant the Dark Eldar were coming back. All that happened was they started selling the old wyches and stuff in newer boxes.

And you can't order the 'Nid Codex anymore either. . .

**Railguns**

Oh, I'm sure these are signs of the re-write coming. Just saying that taken by itself, some boxes becoming unavailable may just be a case of repackaging. It's the other factors that make a re-write likely.

**FlammingGaunt**

I think that we wont see anything till SW and skaven come out.

**Casper**

Railguns wrote:Although it MAY be released as a stand alone model like the Baneblade, it doesn't have as many applications for as many armies as the Baneblade does, and would only really sell to Tyranid players. Such a large investment is likely to accompany a larger release to maximize sales.

Not sure on that one. The Stompa doesn't have any application outside of the Ork lists, and GW made it. I wouldn't be supprised if GW does this with other armies as new books are released.

I agree with FlammingGaunt, we won't see anything relative until after Skaven come out.

**SargesSquad**

Casper wrote:
Railguns wrote:Although it MAY be released as a stand alone model like the Baneblade, it doesn't have as many applications for as many armies as the Baneblade does, and would only really sell to Tyranid players. Such a large investment is likely to accompany a larger release to maximize sales.

Not sure on that one. The Stompa doesn't have any application outside of the Ork lists, and GW made it.

That may be true, but the Stompa is one of GW's largest models that isn't FW, and the parts can be used to convert a ton of stuff, even if it isn't for Orks, like run-down outposts and such.
I think it would be a hot harder to try and use Tryong bits for anything other than Tyranid stuff...

**mikesorensonxx**

SargesSquad wrote:
Casper wrote:
Railguns wrote:Although it MAY be released as a stand alone model like the Baneblade, it doesn't have as many applications for as many armies as the Baneblade does, and would only really sell to Tyranid players. Such a large investment is likely to accompany a larger release to maximize sales.

Not sure on that one. The Stompa doesn't have any application outside of the Ork lists, and GW made it.

That may be true, but the Stompa is one of GW's largest models that isn't FW, and the parts can be used to convert a ton of stuff, even if it isn't for Orks, like run-down outposts and such.
I think it would be a hot harder to try and use Tryong bits for anything other than Tyranid stuff...

True, but if I don't hear anything about a Hierodule kit I will probably buy at least 3 trygon kits so I can convert a scythed hirodule (already made a barbed one) and a Harridan, possibly even a Hierophant. I would like to hear more thoughts about units people would like to see for the 3 new ones beside the Trygon, like my warrior lord I mentioned about 16 pages ago. We could use a new HQ, Elite, Fast Attack. So what would they be? I would love to see a generic Red Terror as a FA choice.

**wyomingfox**

Miowhatitz Spore Sacs...you know, the str 5 Large Blast Bio Acid Spore Mines in IA...and keep it 3 per Fast Attack choice please.

**Zid**

I really hope they rewrite nids, mostly because the armys become stale and boring for me. When I can run chaos that has a ton of shooty stuff, interesting rules, and fluff! Please GW, make Nids fun again!

**gribbly**

I don't know how reliable this is but I was in my local Games Workshop the other day and a blue shirt told me the Tyranids were up for release in january or febuary

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I don't know how reliable this is but I was in my local Games Workshop the other day and a blue shirt told me the Tyranids were up for release in january or febuary

**Tim the Biovore**

Tyranids can wait till 2010. Dark Eldar are supposedly going to be re-released this Feb.

**H.B.M.C.**

You're the first and only person I've heard say that.

**Archonate**

Yes but that would be a pleasant surprise. GW never said Tyranids were coming after SWs. DE this February might be the release that they magically succeeded in keeping quiet, while everybody has been buzzing about Tyranids. Maybe they started the Tyranid rumors to keep everybody from suspecting the true Feb release...
Possible, but not probable. I don't credit GW with the ability to be so unpredictable.

**puma713**

Archonate wrote:Yes but that would be a pleasant surprise. GW never said Tyranids were coming after SWs. DE this February might be the release that they magically succeeded in keeping quiet, while everybody has been buzzing about Tyranids. Maybe they started the Tyranid rumors to keep everybody from suspecting the true Feb release...
Possible, but not probable. I don't credit GW with the ability to be so unpredictable.

Especially not since they could be making money off of the Tyranid Codex and Battleforce right now, but they're not because they're no longer available.

**Archonate**

Smoke and mirrors... It's all part of the ruse!

**H.B.M.C.**

Archonate wrote:Yes but that would be a pleasant surprise. GW never said Tyranids were coming after SWs.

That's because they never say anything!!! They're the only company I know of that actively and intentionally keeps their customer base in the dark for no good reason.

**puma713**

H.B.M.C. wrote:
Archonate wrote:Yes but that would be a pleasant surprise. GW never said Tyranids were coming after SWs.

That's because they never say anything!!! They're the only company I know of that actively and intentionally keeps their customer base in the dark for no good reason.

No good reason? It's marketing, my man. These boards are abuzz with Space Wolf this and Space Wolf that. If all the info had been released on Space Wolves, the hype meter would not be peaking, I would think. At least not as much as it is. They're building suspense which, in turn, makes us want the product more.

**cygnnus**

H.B.M.C. wrote:
Archonate wrote:Yes but that would be a pleasant surprise. GW never said Tyranids were coming after SWs.

That's because they never say anything!!! They're the only company I know of that actively and intentionally keeps their customer base in the dark for no good reason.

Don't know if I agree 100% with that one H.B.M.C... I'd suggest the possibility that the sales of a current line plummet when rumors about the line being reworked get out since a re-work usually involves a) new sculpts and b) radically changed effectiveness of units.

Is that good "enough" of a reason? That I don't know, but I can certainly see a case for keeping sales of an existing line going for as long as possible... Especially if that lets you clear out back-stock by ceasing production of the older models early.

And FWIW, "actively and intentionally" keeping their customers in the dark seems to work a treat for Apple! Probably for the same reasons to boot, just replace "sculpts" with "design" and "effectiveness" with "functionality" above and you're good to go...

Vale,

JohnS

**Farmer**

Tim the Biovore wrote:Tyranids can wait till 2010. Dark Eldar are supposedly going to be re-released this Feb.

I've heard this aswell from GW staff,although it's possibly incorrect.

**Flashman**

I never get anything of interest from a GW staffer. Don't get me wrong, they're pleasant enough, but any attempt to discuss releases three months hence is met with "Yes, that may happen, but have you seen this cool new thing?" To which I reply, "Yes, I saw that on the interweb weeks ago, now about Dark Eldar..."

**Railguns**

Reading about everyone elses excursions to GW stores makes me glad I've never seen one.

**SargesSquad**

Flashman wrote:I never get anything of interest from a GW staffer. Don't get me wrong, they're pleasant enough, but any attempt to discuss releases three months hence is met with "Yes, that may happen, but have you seen this cool new thing?" To which I reply, "Yes, I saw that on the interweb weeks ago, now about Dark Eldar..."

QFT. It pretty much goes down like this:

"I'm hearing a lot of rumours about new 'Nids and DE.... what's going on with them?"
Blue Shirt: ...*pauses*... Hey! Have you seen our new Space Wolves? You should get some!
"But I don't play Space Wolves. I play Dark Angels."
Blue Shirt: Even better! They hate each other! You should get some of the new Space Wolves!
"All I want is to know what's going on with 'Nids and DE!"
Blue Shirt: SPACE WOLVES!!!!!

**gribbly**

I went to my local GW again yesterday and had a different member of staff a black shirt this time confirm tyranids are supposed to be out in jenuary or febuary.

**Evil Eli**

Mattlov wrote:I see the following changes:

Biovores become more useful so people will be forced to buy more metal models. Number allowed will increase.

Same with Raveners.

Feeder Tendrils will SKYROCKET in cost.

Genestealers will get an expensive upgrade that will let them strike like power weapons to fit in with the new Space Hulk rules.

Gaunts will become cheaper. Not any better, just a slight points drop.

Hormagaunts are changed only by dropping the BS stat, and becoming a couple points cheaper. No other change, because you already have to buy them with regular Gaunts.

Did I mention minimum Gaunt brood size went up to 15?

Gargoyles can some amazing ability you will really want, maybe even need (like bio-plasma acts as a melta weapon) They will NOT become plastic.

Venom cannon will stay nerfed.

A flamer template weapon will be added. It will be useful in the same way that lighting yourself on fire is useful.

Carnifexes will lose something. Maybe a Wound, maybe a point of Toughness. They will not lose any points cost.

These are my predictions as a Tyranid player.

That actual made me laugh out loud.

**wyomingfox**

Mattlov wrote:I see the following changes:A flamer template weapon will be added. It will be useful in the same way that lighting yourself on fire is useful.

I Laughed out Loud

...in fact, I am still laughing

**Railguns**

It will probably overheat if it hits too many models (ie more than 3) and kill the user, exploding with a large blast template that is S5 ap4 that hits your own unit.

**Necros**

I just heard from a pinkshirt that they're going to update warriors to have random weapons like the abilities chaos possessed and guard penal legion. They come with 1 set of scything talons, and before every game you roll a d6 for your other weapon

1 = spinefists
2 = devourer
3 = fleshborrer
4 = barbed strangler
5 = Venom cannon
6 = rending claws

all models must be wysiwyg too

**mockingbirduk**

Tim the Biovore wrote:Tyranids can wait till 2010. Dark Eldar are supposedly going to be re-released this Feb.

Correct me if I'm wrong, but surely this coming February IS 2010?

**gorgon**

Necros wrote:I just heard from a pinkshirt that they're going to update warriors to have random weapons like the abilities chaos possessed and guard penal legion. They come with 1 set of scything talons, and before every game you roll a d6 for your other weapon

1 = wet cardboard tube
2 = comfy cushion
3 = fleshborrer
4 = barbed strangler
5 = Venom cannon
6 = rending claws

Fixed your typos.

Mutations! They're so random and craaaaaazy!