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chaos0xomega wrote: They are leaving so much money on the table by just joking around about this
I do think that the eventual Famine-related Eldritch faction might have a similar sort of vibe but the fishgnomes themselves are just a bit too silly to have an actual place in the setting they've built. Happily see this sculpt (or a small batch) released as a novelty set but I can't see how they'd seriously put them in the game.
If they wanted to bilk people for money they could release one a month as an "Order $100.00 or more from the website and get 1 free" collectible.
I'm sure they would make some revenue that way. Hook line and sinker
Or as tournament prizes. possibly even just for competing in the tournament you'd get one.
LOL, Theo your mind is an amazing place, never change.-camkierhi 9/19/13
I cant believe theo is right.. damn. -comradepanda 9/26/13
None of the strange ideas we had about you involved your sexual orientation..........-Monkeytroll 12/10/13
I'd put you on ignore for that comment, if I could...Alpharius 2/11/14
Yeah, don't really see what about fish gnomes doesn't already fit the established vibe of the lore and setting. Don't really see whats silly about them, they could have been made to look very silly, but instead they look appropriately grimdark and mildly terrifying.
CoALabaer wrote: Wargamers hate two things: the state of the game and change.
I see the low vs high fantasy debate from WHFB has finally made it to Conquest, I think that means the game has hit the big tie.
Maybe the low fantasy crowd should just take their lumps and go play ASOIF, seems to be the most reliably "low" fantasy option out there (though granted it still has hints of high fantasy present).
CoALabaer wrote: Wargamers hate two things: the state of the game and change.
You can tell that they improved their modeling skills over time. The Apex and the Ice Jotan looks so much better than the Abomination and the other Jotan.
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The Ice Jotun is a resin kit compared to the other Jotun which is the plastic one.Which would explain the difference in the looks.I think it is harder to get a good look with plastic kits and they do seem to be improving with each new release.
Hm, that image makes the Hellbringer look a lot larger than it really is. I think they are trying to set up a progression-style pic but the reality is the Apex Predator is a superior kit in quality & value.
They lined it up based on release order, The Apex Predator is the superior kit because it was sculpted and tooled after the Hellbringer Drake, but released before it because of various production delays associated with the Drake. Their positions should be swapped.
CoALabaer wrote: Wargamers hate two things: the state of the game and change.
chaos0xomega wrote: They lined it up based on release order, The Apex Predator is the superior kit because it was sculpted and tooled after the Hellbringer Drake, but released before it because of various production delays associated with the Drake. Their positions should be swapped.
Yes the Hellbringer should be next to the Mountain Jotnar. It was probably the last of the old scultps that wasn't released. Everything from now one should be completely new.
Dam, it confirms my concern that it is a bunch of really cool parts put together in a manner which simply looks bland to me. I just see a mash of different themes thrown in without a cohesive concept. Coupled with the inevitable price tag* it isn't looking good from my perspective. Entirely subjective though, maybe I'm the odd one out.
*Unfortunate that PB is going towards GW price levels so quickly.
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Well, up until 3-6 months ago they were probably operating at a loss (and quite possibly still could be) - including offering various entires into the game by way of what were almost certainly true loss-leaders. It could be that the established community has finally hit whatever threshold they needed for them to feel they hit "critical mass" and the games growth will now be a function of its size rather than the cost-effectiveness of getting into it... or it could be that their accountant told them they were heading towards bankruptcy if they didn't set more realistic price points.
CoALabaer wrote: Wargamers hate two things: the state of the game and change.
chaos0xomega wrote: Well, up until 3-6 months ago they were probably operating at a loss (and quite possibly still could be) - including offering various entires into the game by way of what were almost certainly true loss-leaders. It could be that the established community has finally hit whatever threshold they needed for them to feel they hit "critical mass" and the games growth will now be a function of its size rather than the cost-effectiveness of getting into it... or it could be that their accountant told them they were heading towards bankruptcy if they didn't set more realistic price points.
They should hire Wargames Atlantic’s accountant, then. He seems to know more about selling miniatures.
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