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**Chikout**

In the books, the Stormcast are constantly taking their helmets off. Also, the armour only goes back to Sigmar if the Stormcast dies. Maybe there is Stormcast searching the mortal realms for the Orruk who stole his mask.

**Yodhrin**

I think I've figured out one of the reasons these new models look a bit off to me - the heads are pretty much the same size as existing Orcs, but the bodies have practically doubled in mass.

**Baron Klatz**

@Chikout, haha, yeah, that occurred to me as well but didn't sound "orky" enough.

@Yodhrin, that makes sense since these are the Orruk elite of the tribes. One guy at 9th even took in the thickness of their armor compared to the Stormcast helmet and concluded they're walking around with T-34 sized plate.

**Yodhrin**

I will say this - the fact the chest, shoulder, and backplates all look to be separate pieces is a nice attribute, as it would only require minimal sculpting work to rebuild the contact points and just have a "taps aff" look if you think the armour is rubbish.

Like a lot of the AoS releases, they're "almost..."; almost right, almost decent, almost affordable, and I almost want to buy them, but they just don't fit into any of the roles for which I need Orc models.

**Baron Klatz**

Eh, there's always waiting for a good deal for them on Ebay or on a forum trade.

Here's hoping you find something a little past "almost" from GW in the future.

**Bottle**

RiTides wrote:
A few hours later the UK/EU GW sites show the Maw Krusha as available again, I guess they designated more stock? I put my order in through Element Games, anyway

Hopefully that means this release has been a massive success for GW. Exactly what AoS needs :-)

**RoperPG**

Much happier with the Brutes after seeing their backs aren't enclosed.
Fits in with the whole 'no scars on your back' warrior schtick.

**reds8n**

via FB

In 24 hours time, we’ll be announcing the most exciting news for Warhammer Age of Sigmar since its launch. Gaming in the Mortal Realms will never be the same again.

Check back tomorrow to find out more, you will not be disappointed.

**ImAGeek**

Intriguing...

**Zywus**

Maybe they will release another set of sigmarines carrying a new type of weapon?

**SideSwipe**

GoT wargame anyone?

**Mymearan**

Probably the rumored competitive play rules.

**reds8n**

..Karl Franz wakes up, Archaon steps out of the shower, whole thing has been a dream !

Given the imminent arrival of the FAQs some form of points/balancing system seems the most likely option.

be nice if it was the anticipated return of Slaanesh, long as some sweet nice KoS model(s) arrive as well.

....

or rules for using your B@C/other HH mines in Age of Sigmar !

You though you rolled a lot of d6s before, but wait until Angron charges your fyreslayers !

**Joyboozer**

Citadel poison, one sip and you'll never need to game in the mortal realm again.

**Do_I_Not_Like_That**

reds8n, I know you'll probably shoot me down for being OT (again)

but how do we know that this big news isn't GW declaring support for BREXIT, and that they're producing a limited edition Nigel Farage miniature?

Anyway, back OT.

If this news is what we suspect i.e a points system, then I think GW are on to a hiding to nothing, here.

They've been criticised in the past for their inability to make a balanced ruleset, they've been criticised for not having a points system in AOS, and now there's a strong possibility that they're introducing a points system.

They seem to be all over the shop in terms of direction, and I think neither side will be satisfied if it is a points system being introduced.

**Warhams-77**

It is not a point system, they (Official AoS page - the same people) had already posted there wont be one.

Maybe these are the already introduced event packages - instead of 40k now for AoS

**Thraxas Of Turai**

The plot thickens...

Silver Tower of Tzeentch maybe?

**DarkBlack**

It might be a balancing system, but I doubt it would use points. If I had to guess it would be be based on slots for keywords.

New grand alliance?

**richstrach**

I doubt it'll be a product of any kind - as others have mentioned above it seems unlikely they'd announce something like that on a Monday. And it specifically says 'gaming' will never be the same, i.e. the game itself, or the way it's played. But at the same time, I can't see GW caving in to a points system. Maybe it'll be something to do with the Battleplans, a compilation of them or a free online resource?

**Oguhmek**

There will be a points system, but it's not for the armies, it's for the players - you earn points by achievements in different scenarios. There was a leak about this for 40K a while ago right? Maybe it's AoS time now?

**kodos**

I suggest:

Core Rules 2.0 with the questions of the resent FAQ used to tweak them.
A System based on Key Words and not actual points for army selection.

PS:
AoS itself would not be that bad, if it was the only Fantasy Skirmish game out there (and it is possible that GW really thought they were still the only one).

But with all the alternatives, there is no reason to jump on AoS.
Even if I don't want to buy new stuff, I can use my old Warhammer models for A Fantastic SAGA or Frotgrave (and don't need AoS to keep them on the table)

**Bottle**

Colour me intrigued!

**sadysaneto**

Scgt will be the official comp

**Smellingsalts**

The biggest problem is that if they just go with a force organization chart, or keywords to choose an army, it still doesn't solve the problem. Here is an example: You can take 3 Orukk units in your army. Player #1 takes 3 units of 5 Orruks each because it follows the fluff, while Player#2 takes 3 Orukk units with 25 Orruks each because F. U! Without points units cannot be balanced against other units.

**Arbitrator**

It will be another Space M- uh, Sigmarine chapter. With a brand new £90 kit, with a description about how amazing and awe inspiring and epic he is clashing against Sigmar's foes, with the rules to destroy the opponents army in one turn.

Buy yours now!

**Minijack**

There will be no point system added,,get it through your heads!

They condone player made point systems and those work quite wll for players that want a point system.Why would they jump in now with their own???

If there is any balancing system that is used by GW it would likely be along the lines of the Throne of Skulls/School league systems that have been used in GW stores and at WW.These systems work quite well

**Quarterdime**

The most exciting news for Age of Sigmar since its launch, you say?....

....Ladies and Gentlemen, Warhammer: Age of Sigmar is now over. We hope you had a wonderful 9 months, if we ever see any of these miniatures in our stores again we'll kick you out.

Kindest regards, GW

**Kid_Kyoto**

reds8n wrote:
..Karl Franz wakes up, Archaon steps out of the shower, whole thing has been a dream !

I had literally the same joke queued up.

Except mine was the Everqueen finds Karl Franz in her shower.

**Jackal**

Points have been ruled out.

Too many models have been cut to re-run FB as it was.

All I can think is either new scenarios or some such or a pointless addition like scenery or a new board.

**RiTides**

reds8n wrote:
Given the imminent arrival of the FAQs some form of points/balancing system seems the most likely option.

Seems likely, and that'd be great! Good timing with a release that has generated so much interest, too.