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Rihgu wrote:

Voss wrote:
I suspect the silhouette for tomorrows 'new model monday' is undead.

The article says it's a reveal for Necromunda.

The Necromunda reveal is a separate thing to the ‘new model Monday’.

 ImAGeek wrote:

Rihgu wrote:

Voss wrote:
I suspect the silhouette for tomorrows 'new model monday' is undead.

The article says it's a reveal for Necromunda.

The Necromunda reveal is a separate thing to the ‘new model Monday’.

Huh, so it is.

If its any consolation, I assumed it was about necromunda till I re-read it a few times.


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Unless he's for Cursed City, he belongs here.

Glad that GW is expanding out from the strictly batty aspect of vampires. Heck, the first (second, maybe) vampire film's antagonist was a guy who had more in common with rats than bats. And rather fittingly, was inspired by a recent plague epidemic.

I think he's a fantastic miniature. Very good design and execution by GW. Excited to see his rules too, with that description.

That model is now on my list of all time favorites.
It hits all the right marks with me.
I hope to see a lot more like this. Simple. No wacky break dancing. No excessive details. A nice basic pose with all the finer details adding to the character instead of taking away.
If I had one complaint it would be the hair. But that is only my aesthetic choice, it looks great. I just hate painting hair. Damn Daughters of Khaine.

So this seems to be the third or fourth mention of Vyrgos Vampires which from what we see is a very animalistic bloodline of Vampires in contrast to the original 5

Kritza is an excellent model overall, though i do find the rat tails to be overly large and look a bit off. Looks like an easy enough fix to just remove them if they don't look right in person. I was not expecting to like the vampire models-the old hammer vampires never did much for me, but I am really liking everything for curse city and the other vampires that have been spoiled. Bat hair vampire looked a world better in a few recolors folks posted and mace dude looks pretty BA.

The only detail I don’t care for is the hair. Otherwise a VERY good mini.

The more i see vampire the more i hope i can do an all vampire army.
I really want to see how this army pans out

Cataphract wrote:
So this seems to be the third or fourth mention of Vyrgos Vampires which from what we see is a very animalistic bloodline of Vampires in contrast to the original 5

Actually it's a nod to the Von Carsteins who were based on the classical Vampire archetype - which transformed into bats, rats and wolves.

It gives me hope that we'll see a faction book with Bloodlines proper in it.

The fluff tying to Cursed City is nice - even if everyone is panicking he's a Cursed City model...remember, Sigvald's AoS fluff ties him directly to Warhammer Underworlds....

 Dysartes wrote:

 DarkStarSabre wrote:

Voss wrote:

https://www.warhammer-community.com/2021/02/28/the-sunday-preview-news-from-the-front/
Curious question- the 'update regarding the next few weeks of new releases'... did anyone get any actual information out of that?
They vaguely mention moving the release date of 'certain products,' and yadda yadda togetherness and shipping in a timely manner, but they don't actually... say anything.

Absolutely nothing. Are they moving them forward? Backward? I have no idea. I'm just rather annoyed that there's still no sign of the Seraphon warband for Underworlds and yet they're going on about showing off the Savage Orruks and teasing the OBR....like, at least release the Lizards first guys.

Yeah, that was a... weird article.

Ok, so build an army with plastic kits like FEC can.
The issue is, they lack any key models in plastic.
They have an absolute ton of character choices but when it comes to battle line or units, it’s somewhat an issue.

FEC also have the flexibility of having multiple battle line options from those kits.
In fact, nearly every kit they have can make one.

Well you only have 5 so...

So march coin and free model are lumineth. Previous coins have　been in months with relevant codex/battletome. Lumineth coming this month? Would be easy except with dark eldar preorder　confirmed at 20.3 and　gw's　slowed schedule bit dubious...

Has the schedule been slowed again though?
The latest article didn’t really say that or much.
And we are now out of the Jan/Feb fortnightly.

Either was, Dark Eldar first, BR Teclis second, If we are only getting two releases..

Ooo tantalizing...Also couple new names there

Lyrior Uthralle was the name of this gent's build:


Horse seems generous.

Oh right.

Well leaves one name. Guess some new model for soulblight.

Still makes me wonder on release date. I would say announcement for this sunday but has GW announced they stopped every 2 week release system and back to weekly?

The other name might be the Wight King.

tneva82 wrote:
Oh right.

Well leaves one name. Guess some new model for soulblight.

Still makes me wonder on release date. I would say announcement for this sunday but has GW announced they stopped every 2 week release system and back to weekly?

The Warhammer Community article only had the lighter release schedule for January and February:

2021 promises to be an amazing year, packed full of rad Warhammer releases – with something new and exciting arriving every month. That said, the global situation means Warhammer releases in January and February will be lighter than in recent years.

Rather than weekly, you’ll see new releases every fortnight, with the first pre-orders of 2021 on the 16th of January.

There has been no indication from GW that they're continuing this into March or beyond.

Who the hell is Horrek Venzai?

 Tiberius501 wrote:
Who the hell is Horrek Venzai?

Horse vs Horse....

Could it be the Mounted Wight King is actually a dual kit that builds a Wight special character as well? He's about the right size for it....

 Ghaz wrote:

tneva82 wrote:
Oh right.

Well leaves one name. Guess some new model for soulblight.

Still makes me wonder on release date. I would say announcement for this sunday but has GW announced they stopped every 2 week release system and back to weekly?

The Warhammer Community article only had the lighter release schedule for January and February:

2021 promises to be an amazing year, packed full of rad Warhammer releases – with something new and exciting arriving every month. That said, the global situation means Warhammer releases in January and February will be lighter than in recent years.

Rather than weekly, you’ll see new releases every fortnight, with the first pre-orders of 2021 on the 16th of January.

There has been no indication from GW that they're continuing this into March or beyond.

Well, the more recent article vaguely said they're doing something with the schedule (moving release dates of 'certain products'), but weren't clear if the release schedule overall was speeding up, slowing down, going back to normal, or even going on a hiatus.

This Saturday there are no pre-orders, so some problem must be having.

Hopefully it's only this week, but there are too many big releases left for this month.

I am afraid that the affected will be cursed city


EDIT.

Also other article without date...
https://www.warhammer-community.com/2021/03/03/thought-life-in-the-cursed-city-was-bleak-wait-until-you-see-death/

 DarkStarSabre wrote:

 Tiberius501 wrote:
Who the hell is Horrek Venzai?

Horse vs Horse....

Could it be the Mounted Wight King is actually a dual kit that builds a Wight special character as well? He's about the right size for it....

Possibly. Could also just be a fluff character using the model "Horrek, who is a Wight King" rather than "Horrek, who is different than a normal Wight King" but we shall see!

Could be that "Horrek" will be an Ossiarch Bonereaper using the alternate build of Arch-Kavalos too.

How do deathrattle skeletons work, now that Bonereapers are basically primaris skeleton? Sure, raising skeletons is easier than converting new bonereapers, and a necromancer can summon some skeletons on the fly. But wouldn't Nagash just want all the skeletons to walk to their nearest bonereaper for the tithe? In secluded places, like Cursed City, skeletons work. But I feel like in the greater scheme of things, they'd start becoming outmoded like Firstborn

From the sounds of things, Bonereapers take a lot of effort to create. It's a specialized thing to undertake while any goon who knows the right mumble can raise up skeletons in a pinch.

Well Bonereapers are not simple undead, they are more akin to bone construct (or bone golem, if that makes more sense). Much more alchemy and crafting then just usage of spell(s). They are "build" rather then "raised".

So no, your friendly backyard necromancer is not going to raise legions of these.

 GaroRobe wrote:
How do deathrattle skeletons work, now that Bonereapers are basically primaris skeleton? Sure, raising skeletons is easier than converting new bonereapers, and a necromancer can summon some skeletons on the fly. But wouldn't Nagash just want all the skeletons to walk to their nearest bonereaper for the tithe? In secluded places, like Cursed City, skeletons work. But I feel like in the greater scheme of things, they'd start becoming outmoded like Firstborn

Think of it this way: in the greater scheme of things a 5-star steak is a much more valued way to consume beef, but McDonalds still sells way more in hamburgers.


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Sotahullu wrote:
Well Bonereapers are not simple undead, they are more akin to bone construct (or bone golem, if that makes more sense). Much more alchemy and crafting then just usage of spell(s). They are "build" rather then "raised".

So no, your friendly backyard necromancer is not going to raise legions of these.

I like that mental image;

*steps out on the porch* "Oh hey there, Mr. Boneingham!"

"Why hello good sir!"

"What are you up to today?"

"Oh just exhuming these skeletons to raise and compel them to slay the living in the name of Nagash."

"Ah, the usual I see. You have a good day!"

The other aspect is that Nagash created the Ossiarchs to be his people, not just his army but his people to populate the whole of the Realms, once he wins of course. They are his idea of what life should be and how it should conduct itself and they are built to be the best at what they do and are.

Each one is indeed built for a purpose; bone and soul selected and chosen from raw materials and to ensure that it performs its role with the skills and experiences of many skilled, once living creatures. If you're a smith then you're born into the universe knowing all that a dozen master smiths from a dozen nations knew on smithing.


They are also loyal to Nagash. They are made by his hand and for him to his designs. They are not mindless animated bodies driven by the will of those who raised them; they are not vampires born of deceit and self promotion or madness and bloodlust.

From what we can tell Ossiarchs do have independent thought and will, its just Nagash ensures they are made to fill those freedoms with their predesigned aspects.


So yep they are beyond the average necromancer to create and raise; beyond even aged ancient vampire necromancers. In addtion, like stormcast, it would not surprise me if, as time passes, we start to see Ossiarchs with problems. Those who have too many lingering memories; driven mad by being made of the souls of once enemies ; confused by lingering thoughts; or just clashing internally when two masters of a craft or skill approached it from such diverging angles that to combine the two theories leads to endless self internal debate as to which is truly superior.