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2016/06/20 16:49:23
Subject: Re:Stormcloud Attack - 3 flyer games (Preorder June 25)
We've seen reports online of some keen-eyed plane spotters reporting the approach of a new game.
Well, we don't want you guys to have to go scouting for rumours, so we got clearance from ground control to fill you in on Stormcloud Attack.
Stormcloud Attack is a brand new game of Flyer combat in the 41st Millennium. There will be not one, not two, but three(!) new sets on the way this Saturday, all of which include a rulebook and two opposing aircraft.
But you don’t need to wait until the weekend to prepare your aerial armada: rules for every Flyer currently available as a Citadel miniature will also be released alongside the new game.
Maybe it's time to paint that new Flyer you were thinking about?
Chocks away!*
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*Turns out a ‘chock’ is a bit of wood used to prop up a wheel and stop a plane rolling away. We think it's probably quite unlikely that most races of the 41st Millennium use these. Please disregard this remark.
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2016/06/20 16:54:49
Subject: Re:Stormcloud Attack - 3 flyer games (Preorder June 25)
Dunno about the chocks bit. Orks probably do, and I wouldn't put it past the Imperium even on dropships Still rules for all flyers even the ones not in the boxed sets is cool.
2016/06/20 17:01:03
Subject: Re:Stormcloud Attack - 3 flyer games (Preorder June 25)
GoatboyBeta wrote: Dunno about the chocks bit. Orks probably do, and I wouldn't put it past the Imperium even on dropships Still rules for all flyers even the ones not in the boxed sets is cool.
I don’t know about orks and chocks. You could just shove a grot under the wheels to keep the plane in place. That said, beating someone to death with a set of chocks sounds like a fun time... So it’s a toss up.
I think the SM flyers all use landing pads, not wheels. Not sure about guard flyers. But if there are wheels, there are probably chocks.
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2016/06/24 23:04:24
Subject: Re:Stormcloud Attack - 3 flyer games (Preorder June 25)
I assumed that would be obvious in the 'Stormcloud Attack' thread.
'It is a source of constant consternation that my opponents cannot correlate their innate inferiority with their inevitable defeat. It would seem that stupidity is as eternal as war.'
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2016/06/24 23:49:49
Subject: Stormcloud Attack - 3 flyer games (Preorder June 25)
Ghaz wrote: I assumed that would be obvious in the 'Stormcloud Attack' thread.
True, but I figured I would clarify. In other news, my God do the Australians get fethed hardcore on prices.
That's the New Zealand site, not Australia.
'It is a source of constant consternation that my opponents cannot correlate their innate inferiority with their inevitable defeat. It would seem that stupidity is as eternal as war.'
- Nemesor Zahndrekh of the Sautekh Dynasty Overlord of the Crownworld of Gidrim
2016/06/24 23:54:47
Subject: Stormcloud Attack - 3 flyer games (Preorder June 25)
I have to say, putting the data sheets up for free was nice. I wish they'd done that with the AOS Silver Tower compatible heroes. So, who wants to bet on a tank battle game next?
Ghaz wrote: I assumed that would be obvious in the 'Stormcloud Attack' thread.
True, but I figured I would clarify. In other news, my God do the Australians get fethed hardcore on prices.
That's the New Zealand site, not Australia.
There's a difference?
J/K, I see that now though.
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Barzam wrote: I have to say, putting the data sheets up for free was nice. I wish they'd done that with the AOS Silver Tower compatible heroes. So, who wants to bet on a tank battle game next?
I hope so. I would actually look into buying that.
I did just notice that each boxed set comes with a special sheet of transfers. Looking at some of the stuff on it, I kinda want to pick one of the sheets up if it hits ebay.
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Is the only way to get the rules for the game itself the boxed sets?
I want to play with my existing flyers... it seems like it might be fun enough to pick up a few more...
The Stormcloud Attack: My Pilot app has popped up on iTunes this morning, and for a fiver it apparently contains the full rules for the game, along with rules for all current flyers and the ability to track your Pilot's skills. Might be worth a look for anyone sitting on the fence about this.
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2016/06/25 06:43:00
Subject: Stormcloud Attack - 3 flyer games (Preorder June 25)
They've also been left out of the recent tank season/game they did a month or so back.
Its strange they made several new model kits for the faction, but keep excluding them from these sort of things, like they don't actually want people to play games with them.
It never ends well
2016/06/25 23:38:10
Subject: Stormcloud Attack - 3 flyer games (Preorder June 25)
Stormcloud Attack: Voidraven Bomber wrote:Void Mine: Once per game, when making a ground
attack, a Voidraven Bomber can use a void mine to
attack a ground target. When it does so, add 2 to the
ground attack roll.
Stormcloud Attack: Voidraven Bomber wrote:Void Mine: Once per game, when making a ground
attack, a Voidraven Bomber can use a void mine to
attack a ground target. When it does so, add 2 to the
ground attack roll.
Ground target?
It would appear that some missions have those yes.
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2016/06/26 08:07:57
Subject: Stormcloud Attack - 3 flyer games (Preorder June 25)
Don't think Tyranids are really the sort for dogfighting... if they wanna kill something, they'll throw lots of beasties at it. Not one-on-one.
I could see a Tyranid match-up vs. a Stormwhatever that would be something along the lines of BSG's Scar vs. Starbuck. If Tyranids can have the swarmlord, Old One Eye, Deathleaper, Red Terror and other unique beasties, I can imagine them having "aces" who thirst to take down enemy aircraft and might instinctively even seek out enemy aces to eliminate them to make preying on lesser pilots easier. Regardless, with the Harpy/Crone model available, it is surprising they didn't put up some form of rules for using them in this game. I mean, if the heldrake can get in on this, why not the Harpy/Crone, even if they have to modify it from the 40K rules slightly?
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2016/06/26 09:19:13
Subject: Stormcloud Attack - 3 flyer games (Preorder June 25)
Matt.Kingsley wrote: Yes, every flyer in 40k has a free Stormcloud Attack rules datasheet for download from GW.
Well, every flyer except 'Nids
Or any of the FW models. But I guess if you like space marines you're pretty well covered!
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2016/06/27 09:59:14
Subject: Stormcloud Attack - 3 flyer games (Preorder June 25)
It has all the rules needed to play, and all the current data sheets. You need to poke around the app to find the rules, listed under a rules tab. If you already have the flyers and want to try the game out it is good enough.
Still rules for all flyers even the ones not in the boxed sets is cool.
So it’s a toss up.
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