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So, An AoS style small scale fight?

Man... I do have to give respect to whomever actually got the GW culture shift going. What a difference a few years made!

Here's hoping for some new scenery shadow war style. I wonder if this is the new 'not Mordheim ' Hastings predicted. It is coming a year early if so. Assuming 8th edition is the first week of June, there are 3 preorder weeks unaccounted for after the last of the overlords next week.Could we see it next month? Are there no more tidbits in the new white dwarf?

Chikout wrote:
Here's hoping for some new scenery shadow war style. I wonder if this is the new 'not Mordheim ' Hastings predicted. It is coming a year early if so. Assuming 8th edition is the first week of June, there are 3 preorder weeks unaccounted for after the last of the overlords next week.Could we see it next month? Are there no more tidbits in the new white dwarf?

GW confirmed they would be doing some modular AoS scenery to match shadow wars. Really excited for it.

I don't think is gonna be a "Not-Mordheim" from AoS.

I think that is more like the "Warbands " of old WHFB. So... a battle plan of two Freeguild knights and a Troggoth under a bridge? That was a classic

Chikout wrote:
Could we see it next month? Are there no more tidbits in the new white dwarf?

Looks like the release of the skirmisher is quite close (May or June). This issue is focusing on the anniversary. We have already seen all products showcased. There may be hidden hints but I havent read the entire issue yet.

Have you seen my post in the 8th Ed thread? Next month teaser is definitely for 40k but the June issue will be released mid month, on the 16th!

This is just my guess but I could see the new starter set being released on the 17th and a snapfit MkX NuMarine miniature will be sold with each magazine (cover extra). The AoS skirmisher either before or afterwards. As it is the only product teased in May issue it looks more like before 8th imo. What could GW release otherwise, Death Guard?


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Neronoxx wrote:

Chikout wrote:
Here's hoping for some new scenery shadow war style. I wonder if this is the new 'not Mordheim ' Hastings predicted. It is coming a year early if so. Assuming 8th edition is the first week of June, there are 3 preorder weeks unaccounted for after the last of the overlords next week.Could we see it next month? Are there no more tidbits in the new white dwarf?

GW confirmed they would be doing some modular AoS scenery to match shadow wars. Really excited for it.

Oh, then this could actually be it

I'm wondering if these skirmish rules might be presented in the updated General's Handbook

 Ghaz wrote:
I'm wondering if these skirmish rules might be presented in the updated General's Handbook

This could be happen. They could combine it with a revised Mini Starter Set.

I guess the releases for Shadespire would fit for this.

I'll DEFINITELY start AoS when SKIRMISH coomes out!

YES!

 Alpharius wrote:
I'll DEFINITELY start AoS when SKIRMISH coomes out!

YES!

JOIN US! JOIN US! JOIN US!

Also, me thinks this is what they'll use to fill off the 3-weeks gap that remains prior to 8th edition's coming.

 ncshooter426 wrote:
So, An AoS style small scale fight?

Man... I do have to give respect to whomever actually got the GW culture shift going. What a difference a few years made!

In a way it was the customers. They had been expecting AoS to do great at launch, and instead got what was possibly their most abysmal launch ever. I doubt the shift would have been so rapid if AoS did decently from the onset.

 NinthMusketeer wrote:

 ncshooter426 wrote:
So, An AoS style small scale fight?

Man... I do have to give respect to whomever actually got the GW culture shift going. What a difference a few years made!

In a way it was the customers. They had been expecting AoS to do great at launch, and instead got what was possibly their most abysmal launch ever. I doubt the shift would have been so rapid if AoS did decently from the onset.

It would be both funny and poignant if the "death" of WHFB is what ends up having saved GW.

 Altruizine wrote:

 NinthMusketeer wrote:

 ncshooter426 wrote:
So, An AoS style small scale fight?

Man... I do have to give respect to whomever actually got the GW culture shift going. What a difference a few years made!

In a way it was the customers. They had been expecting AoS to do great at launch, and instead got what was possibly their most abysmal launch ever. I doubt the shift would have been so rapid if AoS did decently from the onset.

It would be both funny and poignant if the "death" of WHFB is what ends up having saved GW.

I think it was. Forget about not making money, the fault laid primarily on the management of the system. With the death of fantasy, big enough of an uproar was made that shaked down the rotten fundations and this allowed for the change and improvement. I honestly think this couldn't have happened to fantasy because it would have implied it came from the original administration that was the source of the problem. Now we've got a chance.

I just hope that if this is "Not Mordheim" that they treat the fans with a little more respect, acknowledging that book-keeping isn't anathema to game design automatically.

The areas where Shadow-War is losing interest in our group is, almost across the board, the places where they dumbed it down from Necromunda. The core is obviously terrific, but boy does it feel like they thought basic math, and record keeping would terrify modern gamers.

If Not-Mordheim does any of the same i'll have to Frankenstein the old and new rules together... again. :-p

WHFB died for our sins... he has give us a second chance.

Oh our lord and savior WHFB, from your blood and flesh we have been remade. Forgive us, my lord.

Been told their is a 5 man kharadron kit coming out with options for AoS and 40k. I don't know if this was a misunderstanding/mistake. Has anyone else heard anything about this?

I've gotten good info from them before.

 Lockark wrote:
Been told their is a 5 man kharadron kit coming out with options for AoS and 40k. I don't know if this was a misunderstanding/mistake. Has anyone else heard anything about this?

I've gotten good info from them before.

The only five duradin kit for the Kharadron is the already released Grundstok Thunderers. All that's left are the Skyriggers and a couple of characters.

 Ghaz wrote:

 Lockark wrote:
Been told their is a 5 man kharadron kit coming out with options for AoS and 40k. I don't know if this was a misunderstanding/mistake. Has anyone else heard anything about this?

I've gotten good info from them before.

The only five duradin kit for the Kharadron is the already released Grundstok Thunderers. All that's left are the Skyriggers and a couple of characters.

Told this product was not announced by GW yet, and it's description says for AoS and 40k. It was all I was given besides that it's used for the kharadron in AoS.

That was the only description I was given so, it might be a typo from their source. No other discription of what the minis looks like or names were given.

Edit: he's given me good info before but I really think their is a typo or something involved in this. Figured I would just ask lol

 Not-not-kenny wrote:
Did they finally get in touch with Bottle?

That's what I'm hoping.

In the skirmish version, I sincerely hope they reintroduce psychology and more nuanced morale rules.

 Lockark wrote:
Told this product was not announced by GW yet, and it's description says for AoS and 40k. It was all I was given besides that it's used for the kharadron in AoS.

That was the only description I was given so, it might be a typo from their source. No other discription of what the minis looks like or names were given.

Edit: he's given me good info before but I really think their is a typo or something involved in this. Figured I would just ask lol

Some kind of terrain or basing kit perhaps? A skies of battle gaming mat with skull shaped clouds?

GoatboyBeta wrote:

 Lockark wrote:
Told this product was not announced by GW yet, and it's description says for AoS and 40k. It was all I was given besides that it's used for the kharadron in AoS.

That was the only description I was given so, it might be a typo from their source. No other discription of what the minis looks like or names were given.

Edit: he's given me good info before but I really think their is a typo or something involved in this. Figured I would just ask lol

Some kind of terrain or basing kit perhaps? A skies of battle gaming mat with skull shaped clouds?

It's a 5 model kit for use in 40k and AOS, and it's a dwarf unit in AoS.

With out saying to much of who he is so no one gets in trouble. I'm tempted to believe it might of just just a typo or mistake in the description he was given.

 Lockark wrote:

It's a 5 model kit for use in 40k and AOS, and it's a dwarf unit in AoS.

With out saying to much of who he is so no one gets in trouble. I'm tempted to believe it might of just just a typo or mistake in the description he was given.

Yeah unless its Demons or something just for fun like the new Grombrindal model, making a unit that's for use in both fantasy and 40K would be a unusual move by GW.

Skirmish, oh man, that's a must buy.. thanks to Warhammer Quest I already have a small group of Skaven Models, Chaos, Orruks and a mixture of heroes from races I could add troops to.

 Not-not-kenny wrote:
Did they finally get in touch with Bottle?

Perhaps, I mean bottle has not posted in the thread about this update yet and I am sure GW must be aware of hinterlands.

If AoS Skirmish isn't based on bottle's hinterlands ruleset, I hope support for it continues anyway. Most people tend to prefer official rules even if a better fanmade ruleset is made

Thanks to everyone who has mentioned Hinterlands with this recent announcement. In short the answer is no, this isn't Hinterlands being made official. I am super excited by this and can't wait to learn more info about it!

Sad to hear that, just started playing Hinterlands and I really like it. However I am also excited, more options to compare and pick&choose/combine from is always welcome!

I'm so in, if they allow Fimirs. Whole army of them seems a bit too expensive...

NewTruthNeomaxim wrote:
I just hope that if this is "Not Mordheim" that they treat the fans with a little more respect, acknowledging that book-keeping isn't anathema to game design automatically.

The areas where Shadow-War is losing interest in our group is, almost across the board, the places where they dumbed it down from Necromunda. The core is obviously terrific, but boy does it feel like they thought basic math, and record keeping would terrify modern gamers.

If Not-Mordheim does any of the same i'll have to Frankenstein the old and new rules together... again. :-p

I would not hold your breath it's looking like there doing the same to 40k an like AoS, they think subtracting 3 is the most difficult the players can manage.

 CragHack wrote:
I'm so in, if they allow Fimirs. Whole army of them seems a bit too expensive...

I agree! I love the unique look of the Fimir, and AoS is a great chance to reboot them...