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 Theophony wrote:

 VeteranNoob wrote:
I wish I was back to the States before Adepticon this year, especially now:(

As far as rumors, or more accurately speculation, people are wondering what the HH Weekender event-only models will be and what surprises will pop up, besides the books we already know about from FW.


-Next primarch either Dorn or Alpharius; Alpharius with & w/out helm; I think the ultimate surprise would be Alpharius & Omegon together

Anyone else want to dump fire wood on the speculation bonfire?

Spoiler:

Alpharius, Omegon and Danny Devito (all three of the Alpha Legion Primarchs

 Kanluwen wrote:

 Mymearan wrote:
Not really, that would be Archaon. Khorne has gotten more attention thanks to the Bloodbound, but that doesn't mean the other gods aren't getting up to similar amounts of mischief. I guess Khorne models are selling more because they won't make any new models for the other gods, so they need to make even more of them? logic™

Actually, yeah. Khorne HAS been "the big bad" for all intents and purposes. The AoS books have been focused more or less on specific Realms, and the battles against the Khorne Bloodbound have been the big ones in the Realm of Fire's Hellfire Peninsula.

Nurgle has been the other, with the Nurgle Rotbringers in the Realm of Life.

Well, the initial books have been focused on Bloodbound and Rotbringers as enemies, that's true, although one of the books featured a Tzeentch sorcerer and his fortress heavily. Just because they've been the focus so far doesn't mean they're the "big bad" though. Chaos is the big bad, and Archaon is the big bad of Chaos. It's been a ramp-up, showing different Chaos forces (Khorne, Nurgle and Tzeentch) before converging in the latest book (Call of Archaon) on the most badass of them all and his counter-invasion against the Stormcast.

 Mymearan wrote:

 Kanluwen wrote:

 Mymearan wrote:
Not really, that would be Archaon. Khorne has gotten more attention thanks to the Bloodbound, but that doesn't mean the other gods aren't getting up to similar amounts of mischief. I guess Khorne models are selling more because they won't make any new models for the other gods, so they need to make even more of them? logic™

Actually, yeah. Khorne HAS been "the big bad" for all intents and purposes. The AoS books have been focused more or less on specific Realms, and the battles against the Khorne Bloodbound have been the big ones in the Realm of Fire's Hellfire Peninsula.

Nurgle has been the other, with the Nurgle Rotbringers in the Realm of Life.

Well, the initial books have been focused on Bloodbound and Rotbringers as enemies, that's true, although one of the books featured a Tzeentch sorcerer and his fortress heavily. Just because they've been the focus so far doesn't mean they're the "big bad" though. Chaos is the big bad, and Archaon is the big bad of Chaos. It's been a ramp-up, showing different Chaos forces (Khorne, Nurgle and Tzeentch) before converging in the latest book (Call of Archaon) on the most badass of them all and his counter-invasion against the Stormcast.

You're conflating fluff from the novels/audiodramas(which, incidentally have actually been including "sneak peeks" of what's coming--they described Dorghar's current form in one of the audio dramas months before we ever saw the model) with the campaign books.

Archaon as the "big bad" has been a background character for all intents and purposes, much like Sigmar has been for the Stormcast Eternals.

 Kanluwen wrote:

 Mymearan wrote:

 Kanluwen wrote:

 Mymearan wrote:
Not really, that would be Archaon. Khorne has gotten more attention thanks to the Bloodbound, but that doesn't mean the other gods aren't getting up to similar amounts of mischief. I guess Khorne models are selling more because they won't make any new models for the other gods, so they need to make even more of them? logic™

Actually, yeah. Khorne HAS been "the big bad" for all intents and purposes. The AoS books have been focused more or less on specific Realms, and the battles against the Khorne Bloodbound have been the big ones in the Realm of Fire's Hellfire Peninsula.

Nurgle has been the other, with the Nurgle Rotbringers in the Realm of Life.

Well, the initial books have been focused on Bloodbound and Rotbringers as enemies, that's true, although one of the books featured a Tzeentch sorcerer and his fortress heavily. Just because they've been the focus so far doesn't mean they're the "big bad" though. Chaos is the big bad, and Archaon is the big bad of Chaos. It's been a ramp-up, showing different Chaos forces (Khorne, Nurgle and Tzeentch) before converging in the latest book (Call of Archaon) on the most badass of them all and his counter-invasion against the Stormcast.

You're conflating fluff from the novels/audiodramas(which, incidentally have actually been including "sneak peeks" of what's coming--they described Dorghar's current form in one of the audio dramas months before we ever saw the model) with the campaign books.

Archaon as the "big bad" has been a background character for all intents and purposes, much like Sigmar has been for the Stormcast Eternals.

I haven't read the campaign books, so obviously my perspective will be that of the novels. The latest one is all about Archaon taking back what the Stormcast have conquered. He's even there in the flesh, flapping around on Dorghar and wiping out scores of Stormcast. Ultimately though it's a semantic argument, and when I say "big bad" I mean "guy with the biggest army who will be the main antagonist going forward".

Oh, that's what happened to the eternal WIP of the Chaos Dwarves' K'Daai destroyer. Got "AoS-fied" with a Khorne Rune and lots of Skulls

A pic of the old sculpt:
https://warcasted.files.wordpress.com/2012/09/img_9820.jpg

Well, Chaos Dwarfs do wax and wane at GW. Looks like, after some sterling releases from FW a few years ago, they need to be shafted again.

Pity. Also, reminds me, I need some Chaos Dwarfs for my Warhammer Quest games...

 Goatmoerser wrote:

Spoiler:

 Atia wrote:


"There are some truly gruesome monsters and daemons in the Warhammer Age of Sigmar range from Forge World, but I caught sight of something even more terrifying this week. When this new beast hits the battlefield, his foes will be scattering across the realms!"

http://www.forgeworld.co.uk/en-GB/The-Forge-World-Bulletin/2016/02/01/The-face-of-rage-and-wrath

Oh, that's what happened to the eternal WIP of the Chaos Dwarves' K'Daai destroyer. Got "AoS-fied" with a Khorne Rune and lots of Skulls

A pic of the old sculpt:
https://warcasted.files.wordpress.com/2012/09/img_9820.jpg

tbh that sculpt never felt right as K'daai destroyer (where are the flames o.O) so it makes sense to re-use it for khorne - I just hope FW will not drop the Chaos Dwarfs (again ....)

You've got a point there Atia. Just glad the sculpt wasn't droped completely.
There are great conversions out there for the K'Daai Destroyer aynway:
http://orig11.deviantart.net/c039/f/2012/331/1/d/k_daai_destroyer_by_kseronarogu-d5mbyf0.jpg
http://www.hobbycraic.com/kdaai/finalkd4.jpg

Who knows? Maybe we'll see Corien Sumatris return in a different shape aswell

http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-1y8FPppMxrs/Ukk4gWpDdII/AAAAAAAAZtc/NAcGNoZe7vs/s320/20130929_114245.jpg

Can't wait for some SoS previews

Sisters of Silence?

 BrookM wrote:
Sisters of Silence?

. Best. HH. Weekender. Of. All. Times.

I can't tell if that's a joke, or for real we may be getting Sisters of Silence previews.

Well, "Inferno" has been hinted at as being the book delving into the sacking of Prospero, which did involve the Sisters of Silence.

"God Machines of the Titanicus". This.

Anything about event exclusive models? Just to feel extra sorry I can't be there

I would be very disappointed if Alpharius was modeled with the helmet on, just like his picture in the book.

We just got our first special unit so I don't expect anything new AL related reveled at the seminar.

Raven Guard got Dark Furies and Corax previewed and released within weeks of each other (they were released on the same day actually, just Corax was shown as part of the jigsaw a week or two earlier)

'The Solar War'? Is the Heresy finally reaching Sol?!?!

I'm pretty bummed out I won't get to listen in on some of those design panels. I always love hearing about the processes and decisions of designers.

CragHack wrote:
"God Machines of the Titanicus". This.

Anything about event exclusive models? Just to feel extra sorry I can't be there

I hope this means the new weapons and head will be released here. I've been ready to order them for months now.

 Yaraton wrote:
I would be very disappointed if Alpharius was modeled with the helmet on, just like his picture in the book.

I am going to be VERY disappointed if Alpharius is NOT modeled with the helmet on!

Or at we at least get a bare head and helmeted option!

 Alpharius wrote:


I am going to be VERY disappointed if Alpharius is NOT modeled with the helmet on!

Or at we at least get a bare head and helmeted option!

I think the model of Exodus would suite you just fine if FW will get around to finally make it.

Based on the number of Primarchs we've had with helmets on, I'd say you are in for some disappointment Alph.

Good point - but at least he won't have "Corax Hair".

Also known as "Fulgrim Fop".

If you think Corax's hair is bad, just think what's going to happen to this hairdo.

This was the John Blanche art for Ferrus Manus. I don't think we have too much to worry about

Yeah but many Primarch models have stuck to a head design similar to their picture in LA:ICL (and other books)
The only exception is Corax, but thats because he went to the same hairdresser as Fulgrim

 Zuul wrote:
I'm pretty bummed out I won't get to listen in on some of those design panels. I always love hearing about the processes and decisions of designers.

It's continually baffling to me why FW are so totally resistant to entering the modern age. They could shove a camera pointed at the stage in these seminars for virtually no cost, and they don't even have to livestream them if they're actually worried nobody will want to go if the talks are available online, just record them and upload them a week afterwards. Christ if they livestreamed the event and charged a couple of quid to access the stream they'd probably make a fortune. They're leaving both money and potential marketing impact right there within easy reach and refuse to touch it, why, because they fear it will diminish some entirely illusory sense of exclusivity? Because they can't be bothered? It's utterly maddening.

I think no one has told them yet that they could.

 Yodhrin wrote:

 Zuul wrote:
I'm pretty bummed out I won't get to listen in on some of those design panels. I always love hearing about the processes and decisions of designers.

It's continually baffling to me why FW are so totally resistant to entering the modern age. They could shove a camera pointed at the stage in these seminars for virtually no cost, and they don't even have to livestream them if they're actually worried nobody will want to go if the talks are available online, just record them and upload them a week afterwards. Christ if they livestreamed the event and charged a couple of quid to access the stream they'd probably make a fortune. They're leaving both money and potential marketing impact right there within easy reach and refuse to touch it, why, because they fear it will diminish some entirely illusory sense of exclusivity? Because they can't be bothered? It's utterly maddening.

I wish I could see them, too, but I get what at least we were told last year. I got to come over from the US and do the pilgrimage and it was quite packed in those rooms. They asked us not to film because we paid for the experience and it would be unfair to us to share actual video with others. I certainly can understand that. That, and sometimes wrong dates or titles are given and it makes it all the more reason to not have video to set the internet further afire. It was no secret to anyone that many attendees are taking pics and posting what they hear and see. Anyway, that's all I can say with confidence instead of speculation. It was already crammed to see models, art, painting and at times author signings. The insanely long queue is in the morning before the first session but to their credit FW& BL have handled that well and according to other attendees it's seeming to improve each time. Maybe if some semblance of Games Day comes back (and hell, now it just might!) they may do video, if it outgrows WHW open day events.

I hope on this weekender, there will be new informations for specialist games. Most of them will be HH related.