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I don't think it's going to be OP, but I do think it's going to further reduce the already slim odds of getting into assault against a Tau army. Let's just say that I'm not too enthusiastic about having yet another ranged Monstrous Creature with a 2+ save that murders Marines by the dozens. I thought that was what the Riptide was already for?

 AlmightyWalrus wrote:
I don't think it's going to be OP, but I do think it's going to further reduce the already slim odds of getting into assault against a Tau army. Let's just say that I'm not too enthusiastic about having yet another ranged Monstrous Creature with a 2+ save that murders Marines by the dozens. I thought that was what the Riptide was already for?

Agreed, but there always needs to be new flavor

 Looky Likey wrote:
Does depend on your local meta, everybody I know and play regularly has at least one 30k army, with more than a few having at least SM and mechanicum. However my group started dabbling in 30k before the FW books so I'm guessing we are at the start of the curve.

I'm sure you're right. I'd be willing to say that it's probably a lot more popular across the pond anyway. VAT tax and expensive overseas shipping probably curb the enthusiasm that may otherwise lead to more 30K armies.

And it's not like the stuff they put out isn't nice. I would just love for them to maybe release some more fantasy stuff, but that's just me personally. I will probably begin to dabble in 30K once the Space Wolves and Thousand Sons come out though!

It's fast attack according to the sheet. Well then.

And I like it's look.

 godswildcard wrote:

I'm sure you're right. I'd be willing to say that it's probably a lot more popular across the pond anyway. VAT tax and expensive overseas shipping probably curb the enthusiasm that may otherwise lead to more 30K armies.

Why would the VAT make any difference? You barbarians pay the same as us civilised types, FW just get to keep 20% more of your money (once converted in the £) and while 20% of ours gets to fund social security, bank bailouts, the queen and the latest self perpetuating war against something or other.

The shipping, however, is somewhat crippling.

Do we have any new news or threads about the new Tau XV109 suit shown at Gamesday?

God, I hope that 300 point cost for the new riptide is BS. That really throws off the cost of my 12 riptide army...

Yeah I'm calling BS on these leaked rules:

A: selectively blurred sections are a huge red flag
B: forgeworld named the Ion weapon differently in their instructions..I don't think they would change it like that.
C: glaring copy/paste errors (even by forgeworld standards) especially under the pulse sub-munitions section with the template. While on the subject: Heavy 2, torrent template weapon screams wishlist if ever I saw. That's WITHOUT a nova charge.
D: Why would you ever NOVA charge the 3 shot flamer to a D3 torrent flamer- if these rules are true, just use the NOVA to fly, retain your range, and get a free vector strike to boot. Too poorly thought out...
E: There's no fletchette launcher visible on the detailed model pics posted at ATT (probably a copy/paste wishlist left from the R'Varna)
F: I don't believe the over-complicated rules for adding 12 inches of movement and retaining jump pack. This also screams wishlist. I think it will get FMC on successful NOVA otherwise normal riptide movement.

Where is the flechette discharger on the r'varna?

 Co'tor Shas wrote:
Where is the flechette discharger on the r'varna?

I was under the impression that they were the little nubs all over the guns/arms?

I don't have assembly instructions for my R'Varnas though. Someone who does could probably confirm since they're usually labeled.

Russian Roulette wrote:
Yeah I'm calling BS on these leaked rules:

A: selectively blurred sections are a huge red flag
B: forgeworld named the Ion weapon differently in their instructions..I don't think they would change it like that.
C: glaring copy/paste errors (even by forgeworld standards) especially under the pulse sub-munitions section with the template. While on the subject: Heavy 2, torrent template weapon screams wishlist if ever I saw. That's WITHOUT a nova charge.
D: Why would you ever NOVA charge the 3 shot flamer to a D3 torrent flamer- if these rules are true, just use the NOVA to fly, retain your range, and get a free vector strike to boot. Too poorly thought out...
E: There's no fletchette launcher visible on the detailed model pics posted at ATT (probably a copy/paste wishlist left from the R'Varna)
F: I don't believe the over-complicated rules for adding 12 inches of movement and retaining jump pack. This also screams wishlist. I think it will get FMC on successful NOVA otherwise normal riptide movement.

I personally think that the FMC part is BS. I think the 12" movement is realistic, though. Also, the submunition being a template with torrent seems rather far fetched. Also, I hope its cheaper...

 Davespil wrote:

I personally think that the FMC part is BS. I think the 12" movement is realistic, though. Also, the submunition being a template with torrent seems rather far fetched. Also, I hope its cheaper...

I agree that this is a possibility- just no way its BOTH +12 and FMC per these rules. Also seeing the pictures of those jet packs:


My money is still on FMC.

Russian Roulette wrote:

 Davespil wrote:

I personally think that the FMC part is BS. I think the 12" movement is realistic, though. Also, the submunition being a template with torrent seems rather far fetched. Also, I hope its cheaper...

I agree that this is a possibility- just no way its BOTH +12 and FMC per these rules. Also seeing the pictures of those jet packs:


My money is still on FMC.

Holy crap... now those are jet packs!

Russian Roulette wrote:

 Davespil wrote:

I personally think that the FMC part is BS. I think the 12" movement is realistic, though. Also, the submunition being a template with torrent seems rather far fetched. Also, I hope its cheaper...

I agree that this is a possibility- just no way its BOTH +12 and FMC per these rules. Also seeing the pictures of those jet packs:


My money is still on FMC.

I can see it being possible. Its fast normally, but then can fly. Honestly, I'd prefer that they get rid of the FMC rule altogether and drop the price. Its hard to get 3 of them in a list at 310 points. My all Riptide army will come out to 2500 points now, and I can only take 3 XV107s, not the 6 that I wanted to.

Cerastus Knight Acheron (flamer/chainfist knight) rules are out now, possibly meaning that is tonight's release

Here they are- http://www.forgeworld.co.uk//Downloads/Product/PDF/A/Acheron.pdf

 Rygnan wrote:
Cerastus Knight Acheron (flamer/chainfist knight) rules are out now, possibly meaning that is tonight's release

Here they are- http://www.forgeworld.co.uk//Downloads/Product/PDF/A/Acheron.pdf

loving that chain fist, not loving that it's on an anti horde shooty platform. I guess I'll end up wasting the heavy bolter against a vehicle so I can still charge it while shooting the flamer against a horde.

I wonder what those little wings on the side of the huge jetpack are supposed to do? Surely not guide it? :p

Oh God I hope that d3 str6ap3 torrent weapon is some wish-listing bs. This game does not need anymore AP3, much less for Tau.

It's up for preorder now-
http://www.forgeworld.co.uk/New_Stuff/CERASTUS_KNIGHT_ACHERON.html

 Rygnan wrote:
It's up for preorder now-
http://www.forgeworld.co.uk/New_Stuff/CERASTUS_KNIGHT_ACHERON.html

Not a massive fan of the belt between the tanks on the back and the flamer as it looks like an ammo belt. Think I will have to replace that with some think guitar strings.

Wow, loving the Jetpack on that Riptide!

 Looky Likey wrote:

 Rygnan wrote:
It's up for preorder now-
http://www.forgeworld.co.uk/New_Stuff/CERASTUS_KNIGHT_ACHERON.html

Not a massive fan of the belt between the tanks on the back and the flamer as it looks like an ammo belt. Think I will have to replace that with some think guitar strings.

That was my thought. It looks like an ammo feed with individual links, not like a fuel line.

I'd assume its an empty ammo feed link with fuel lines running inside. Make more sense that way actually as that would protect the houses from damage while still allowing movement.

It looks like an armoured fuel line to me I don't think it much resembles an ammo belt as the segments are clearly circular.

This is yet another Cerastus I love, but will never be able to purchase.

That knight is very good and looks pretty awesome but I am getting pretty tired of knight hammer now. Release more aliens please forge world.

Yay! Another knight to buy! I will now have 7! 3 "Normals", 1 Mage, and one of each Cerastus.

A pic...



Looks like twin, armoured, fuel lines to me..

Aesthetically this one doesn't do it for me. Seems more Eldar like vs. Imperium.

http://www.forgeworld.co.uk/Downloads/Product/PDF/A/Acheron.pdf

If it hadnt been posted yet.

Hellstorm template ho

I like it on balance, I can tell because the things I'm not sure about are minor.

Firstly, the weathering seems to have been applied in many cases with no thought for what parts would weather most heavily, and just randomly applied everywhere. Not a fault wih the model of course, but does detract from me getting excited about what I could do with it, painting wise.

Secondly, I'm used to the ranged weapon being on the right arm, again, small, fixable and very personal, but does throw me off a bit.

Finally, the helmet seems to be going for this vibe,


But the missing bridge protector makes it look a little "off" somehow.

It would be great if FW could make a lot of the face plates and other armour sections available as subsets to allow people to mix things up a bit, but I don't expect we'll get more than maybe a few more House specific sets.