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 Thraxas Of Turai wrote:
I think I have "Starter-Set-Itus" so it is a yes from me. Am looking forward to painting the Sigmarites, but am a bit worried by the Chaos side of things.

The Chaos minis actually look fantastic, if you stare at the blurry photos real hard

I pre-ordered my copy two days ago. Started painting the Liberator that came with WD75 (see my gallery). And I'm headed to the LGS soon to see the new terrain piece in person.

 Talys wrote:

 Thraxas Of Turai wrote:
I think I have "Starter-Set-Itus" so it is a yes from me. Am looking forward to painting the Sigmarites, but am a bit worried by the Chaos side of things.

The Chaos minis actually look fantastic, if you stare at the blurry photos real hard

I agree with that, what I meant was they look a bit daunting for me and my painting style. The Lord especially is amazing, and the once-were-Marauders look great too.

 Manchu wrote:
I am going to leave this in General Discussion for now rather than moving it to the Fantasy sub-forum because Age of Sigmar is so radically different from WHFB. Thanks.

I pre-ordered my copy two days ago. Started painting the Liberator that came with WD75 (see my gallery). And I'm headed to the LGS soon to see the new terrain piece in person.

Do take some pics while you're there eh?


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 Thraxas Of Turai wrote:

 Talys wrote:

 Thraxas Of Turai wrote:
I think I have "Starter-Set-Itus" so it is a yes from me. Am looking forward to painting the Sigmarites, but am a bit worried by the Chaos side of things.

The Chaos minis actually look fantastic, if you stare at the blurry photos real hard

I agree with that, what I meant was they look a bit daunting for me and my painting style. The Lord especially is amazing, and the once-were-Marauders look great too.

I confess, I'm glad I'm going with the Sigmarite fellas cause painting flesh is not really my strongest suit.

I'm pretty excited about the Sigmarite minis, so I will definitely be buying them either as part of the box, or in a bit sale. However, I'm going to wait at least until January since my budget for this year is allocated.

(Please let me know if this is some super limited edition and I won't be able to put this off. I guess I'll gnash my teeth or something in that case.)

I'm definitley going to get the chaos part. I'm hoping to find someone to split the box with, as the simarites aren't really my thing.

That being said, I want the models to convert to 40k. I think I'm going to stick with 8th ed for fantasy unless the rules just blow me away this Saturday (my FLGS is running a demo).

Totally going to get it. Can you buy this Saturday or is it pre order?

Is there a free mini in white dwarf?

What about limited edition stuff?

Actually very excited about this.

 Phobos wrote:
Totally going to get it. Can you buy this Saturday or is it pre order?

Is there a free mini in white dwarf?

What about limited edition stuff?

Actually very excited about this.

Free Sigmarite warrior with the White Dwarf

Pre-orders are 4th July, general release is 11th July- Don't think there's been any mention of Ltd edition stuff. Though there are some snazzy AoS army cases coming out which may be ltd edition?

I'll be buying it sooner or later, the rules are slimmed down so I might find the time to play it. Plus the models look gorgeous for the most part. Definitely expect to see a painting blog from me in a little while.

I'm leaning towards it but after having a proper look over more of the Warscrolls

something different to try out

 JamesY wrote:
Yeah I'll be buying it, plus 5 copies of wd to get a unit for £12. Looking forward to something new, having another option to play, new aesthetics, and painting that big ass lizard!

Isn't £12 for 5 single pose models rather expensive?

I'll be downloading the rules and lists, giving it a whirl with my existing fantasy models and then seeing what they release. None of the models so far have bitten me but they've a lot more to come yet

For those wanting to split sets from these sprue pictures it seems easy enough:

 Fenrir Kitsune wrote:

 JamesY wrote:
Yeah I'll be buying it, plus 5 copies of wd to get a unit for £12. Looking forward to something new, having another option to play, new aesthetics, and painting that big ass lizard!

Isn't £12 for 5 single pose models rather expensive?

I'll be downloading the rules and lists, giving it a whirl with my existing fantasy models and then seeing what they release. None of the models so far have bitten me but they've a lot more to come yet

No, it is very cheap by GW standards.

Please only make positive posts.

 Kilkrazy wrote:

 Fenrir Kitsune wrote:

 JamesY wrote:
Yeah I'll be buying it, plus 5 copies of wd to get a unit for £12. Looking forward to something new, having another option to play, new aesthetics, and painting that big ass lizard!

Isn't £12 for 5 single pose models rather expensive?

I'll be downloading the rules and lists, giving it a whirl with my existing fantasy models and then seeing what they release. None of the models so far have bitten me but they've a lot more to come yet

No, it is very cheap by GW standards.

Please only make positive posts.

I would check what the Ebay bits sellers are asking once they start splitting up the set.

Waiting to read initial reviews and feedback on the release, hopefully see some games in action, as I do for all games.

Nice miniatures are a bonus but if the rules are poor (and considering there are so many brilliantly written games coming out these days) there is no point in a purchase ending up as a dust collector after three games.

If you buy the boxed set it is the models and the fluff book you are buying. The rules are only 4pp and are available free as PDF downloads from GW.

If you like the models, buy the set. The rules are a trivial add-on.

With Fantasy, I'm primarily a hobbyist - not so much a gamer mainly because my buddies prefer the ease of small 40K games.

Now with AoS, the rules seem to be easier than anything we've played before, and it appeals to the painter in me with gorgeous models . . .

May grab more than one, but yeah definitely buying this.

I think so.. want to see the other war scrolls before I make the final call mind.

Picking up at least one.
Will also be looking for anyone who doesn't want the Sigmarite heads!

No I won't, having seen the rules leaks and models I can say I am not interested in the slightest.

On a positive note everyone around here is happy to carry on with 8th and seem a lot more open to fixing the rules issues now we know it's been abandoned.

Taking a pass on this one.

Erm.. those flying Sigmarite guys are fething huge lol.

I really like the fact that, currently at least, there are no LE versions so I can take my time and not rush into a standard impulse purchase. It's still a firm yes but it may be a while.

I'll check out the rules and warscrolls for my Ogr... sorry, Ogors tomorrow and see how we go. From the brief bit of fluff I read I'm loving the direction the background is taking. Less "why bother chaos is unbeatable?" and more "Orders' great crusade!"

No.

But I do like the aesthetics (even the sigmarines...especially the sigmarines...fly hawkmen!)....i think the concept sounds intriguing. I think it will make a great intro game for people and can help get the next generation in..if costs are affordable....

I can imagine geedubz adding a online feature with battles and content you have to subscribe to. It's what I would do...gut feeling.

I won't be buying because I like mass fantasy battle ranked up and when I first play KoW I knew it was better than any iteration of warhammer for me PERSONALLY! I really feel for the warhammer beys whose whole hobby and passion has clearly taken a hit. It sucks and I mean that honestly.
But I think AoS should be judged on its merits despite the process of being born killing it's mother francise in childbirth.

I have yet to decide. I am definitely going to be downloading the ruleset and the warscrolls.

I like the models that are in the kit (especially the lizard riding dude) so I might pick it up but I'm not quite sure yet. Definitely putting some thought into it tho

If the rules look like something we'll be able to enjoy, a friend and I will buy and split the set.

I can confirm I've pre-ordered my box o'goodies today for the sweet price of 59GBP at my FLGS

Awesome

Yep, I'll be into this. This looks so good to me.

Will be buying quite a few of the new figs too.

What strikes me is that with the rules I have seen so far there is very little obstacle to me picking up the coolest minis from any army. The pick and mix approach isn't such a problem cos I don't need army books or to balance my army out with particular troop type ratios. So long as I have a handful of other dudes from the same faction its game on.

Having painted the starter set, I can say that I will be getting one or two boxes for myself just for the models. Using the new spray and paints on the Eternals makes them look as good as they are fun to paint.

If I don't end up playing AoS, I'll start a Custodes army with them.

Yeah, I might even rebase a few of my rats, depending on how large a force I will need for this. Who knows, it might be fun.