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Slight aside. That new paint scheme, how do you reckon they did the brass colour?

Kind of looks like a thin wash over a steel?

   
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 vipoid wrote:
I'm somewhat torn on the new Necrons.

The good:

On the one hand, there are some pretty neat-looking designs. I like the tall machines that look straight out of War of the Worlds; I like the hunched, scythe-handed things; I like the weird, floating dude who seems to have robes instead of legs.

And of course, it's nice that a Xenos faction seems to be getting some decent attention.


The bad:

I'm not a fan of scale-creep so I'm wary of some of the models here for that reason alone. Moreover, I know some people probably gush over them but I really don't like these diorama models they keep wheeling out. That 3-legged dude just looks absurd to me. Why not 4 legs? And why does he even need the third arm? It seems like it will get in the way of his gun arm whilst necessitating that said arm also be absurdly spindly? The Void Dragon looks interesting but it seems almost pointless for him to exist as a model when the c'tan have been reduced to little more than glorified pokemon.

Also, that stupidly-large gun on top of the tall robot really bothers me. As does the new Destroyer's gun. Are Necrons just repainted Orks now? Surely one of the most advanced races in the galaxy can have powerful weapons without them either a) being absurdly large or b) having a stupid number of barrels?


My real concern though is that I don't think the main problem with Necron's has been their limited range. Not since 3rd edition, anyway. Outside of their samey troop choices, I haven't felt like their range was too small for some time.

No, my issue with Necrons is that their rules for the past 2 editions have been uninspiring and generally boring to play. Hence, until I get more information on the rules and whether they've actually improved I just can't muster much enthusiasm for Necrons.


The destroyers have always had 1 barrel, the rods are the energy fields supplying it. If they could make their guns that powerful but smaller they you'd just arm every single warrior with them.

Why 3 legs? I assume because it makes them look utterly alien and mildly uncomfortable to look at as it doesn't ape anything in our natural kingdom.

The void dragon is likely just "shard of the c'tan" with a customisable model.
   
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The destroyers have always had 1 barrel, the rods are the energy fields supplying it. If they could make their guns that powerful but smaller they you'd just arm every single warrior with them.

Why 3 legs? I assume because it makes them look utterly alien and mildly uncomfortable to look at as it doesn't ape anything in our natural kingdom.

The void dragon is likely just "shard of the c'tan" with a customisable model.


How do you figure that's "likely"? Because it's your assumption instead of someone else's?
   
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 Mad Doc Grotsnik wrote:
Slight aside. That new paint scheme, how do you reckon they did the brass colour?

Kind of looks like a thin wash over a steel?

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punisher357 wrote:
Dudeface wrote:


The destroyers have always had 1 barrel, the rods are the energy fields supplying it. If they could make their guns that powerful but smaller they you'd just arm every single warrior with them.

Why 3 legs? I assume because it makes them look utterly alien and mildly uncomfortable to look at as it doesn't ape anything in our natural kingdom.

The void dragon is likely just "shard of the c'tan" with a customisable model.


How do you figure that's "likely"? Because it's your assumption instead of someone else's?


There’s a strong economic argument for it being at least a dual kit.

Different C’Tan shards offer different abilities. If you’re making a new one, it’s less expensive to have the kit make two or three than just one. I mean, I’d buy all three so I’ve options. So from GW’s perspective, sink the cost of all three into one mould, and you make your money back sooner.

   
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 Mad Doc Grotsnik wrote:
punisher357 wrote:
Dudeface wrote:


The destroyers have always had 1 barrel, the rods are the energy fields supplying it. If they could make their guns that powerful but smaller they you'd just arm every single warrior with them.

Why 3 legs? I assume because it makes them look utterly alien and mildly uncomfortable to look at as it doesn't ape anything in our natural kingdom.

The void dragon is likely just "shard of the c'tan" with a customisable model.


How do you figure that's "likely"? Because it's your assumption instead of someone else's?


There’s a strong economic argument for it being at least a dual kit.

Different C’Tan shards offer different abilities. If you’re making a new one, it’s less expensive to have the kit make two or three than just one. I mean, I’d buy all three so I’ve options. So from GW’s perspective, sink the cost of all three into one mould, and you make your money back sooner.


I can kind of see this being the case, one C'tan kit to rule them all! After I went lore diving, in WD 384 from 2011 had an article that was basically this idea of mix and matching the C'tan abilities. Then gave a short example list of named C'tan with selected powers to match their flavor.
   
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The fact that GW will port the bloated mess of 8th onto 9th will keep me away despite being preloaded with a Necron army. I am only interested in cool models that I can play with so if 9th is not going to be playable for me then what is the point? I would rather focus on building something useful for playing games. BTW, do not carr for the three leg design and removal of translucent rods so some of those models are no-go anyway.

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 Tokhuah wrote:
The fact that GW will port the bloated mess of 8th onto 9th will keep me away despite being preloaded with a Necron army. I am only interested in cool models that I can play with so if 9th is not going to be playable for me then what is the point? I would rather focus on building something useful for playing games. BTW, do not carr for the three leg design and removal of translucent rods so some of those models are no-go anyway.


8th has been getting more bloated though Necrons don't feel it as much as some of the soup factions. Just need the BRB, codex, CA2019, and what ever this Pariah book will give us in, July maybe?
   
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 Tauris_Blazestar wrote:
 Tokhuah wrote:
The fact that GW will port the bloated mess of 8th onto 9th will keep me away despite being preloaded with a Necron army. I am only interested in cool models that I can play with so if 9th is not going to be playable for me then what is the point? I would rather focus on building something useful for playing games. BTW, do not carr for the three leg design and removal of translucent rods so some of those models are no-go anyway.


8th has been getting more bloated though Necrons don't feel it as much as some of the soup factions. Just need the BRB, codex, CA2019, and what ever this Pariah book will give us in, July maybe?


I have a feeling that everything from Pariah will be ported into the new Necron Codex we are getting.

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You don't need to "have a feeling" about that, Sasori. The FAQ they have outright says it.

What happens to my codexes?
Good news! All your codexes still work! As do campaign expansions like the Vigilus series, Psychic Awakening and White Dwarf Supplements.What about the Psychic Awakening books?Again – these all still work! The rules in these supplements were written with the new edition in mind, so you can continue to use the rules in them for your games.

What about my Forge World Index books?
These will be changing.Look out for a new range of books to support the Warhammer 40,000 Forge World offer soon after the release of the new edition.

Will there be new codexes for this edition too?
Yes, each of the factions in Warhammer 40,000 will be revisited in turn with codexes. This next wave of codexes will have additional content that features the new edition’s updated rules, such as the new Crusade system.
   
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I've been wondering about that, and if so that would mean that there is no point in getting Pariah.

Why spend money on getting some of the rules you need and some rules you don't need, when you can instead spend money on the same rules and more?

I suspect that it would be the opposite, that Pariah would follow the new necron codex. That way GW would make more money.

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I wouldn't expect that. They released a new Tau Codex alongside of Kau'yon, to use a relevant example.
   
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 Mad Doc Grotsnik wrote:
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Ok, so.
Kits Necrons are getting:

1- New warriors

2- New Monolith.

3- Giant Martian Walker (left of monolith, from the face plate, some Canoptek creation)

4- Not-as-giant Martian Walker (right edge of picture)

5- Probably-a-C'tan (winged thing between throne and monolith)

6- Silent King on his Throne of Doom

7 & 7a- Three legged 'dreadnought' necron (in front of monolith, maybe an alternate build behind the monolith- you can see something in the gap between the giant walker & monolith)

8- New destroyer (uber destroyer?)

9- Floating torso with giant halberd, supported by linked strips. (right of destroyer).

10 or 9a- Hunched guys with scythe arms (behind him- I suspect that this is a three model unit, but that's just a guess)

11 - Some terrain piece way in the back next to the second monolith- power pylons? They look like a plastic kit, rather than table terrain like a few of the other bits (like the doorway at the top of the stairs with an inset ball at the far right)

12 - Not pictured: smaller three legged necrons from the animated video. (just two arms, chased the Sister around, only a bit taller than a primaris)

Also not pictured: new flayed ones. Sadly may not exist

(addendum- also pictured: doom scythe, immortals, triarch praetorians, triarch stalker, 'superman' cryptek. Unsurprisingly, none of these are being retired)

So somewhere around 9-14 kits depending on what I think is a trio and if the thing behind the monolith is an alt build for Big Tripod Guy. The sheer number of kits reinforces my feeling that the 'trio' is a single unit and the other tripod is an alt kit. Also presumes the 'pylons' are an army terrain piece.

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 Kanluwen wrote:
You don't need to "have a feeling" about that, Sasori. The FAQ they have outright says it.

What happens to my codexes?
Good news! All your codexes still work! As do campaign expansions like the Vigilus series, Psychic Awakening and White Dwarf Supplements.What about the Psychic Awakening books?Again – these all still work! The rules in these supplements were written with the new edition in mind, so you can continue to use the rules in them for your games.

What about my Forge World Index books?
These will be changing.Look out for a new range of books to support the Warhammer 40,000 Forge World offer soon after the release of the new edition.

Will there be new codexes for this edition too?
Yes, each of the factions in Warhammer 40,000 will be revisited in turn with codexes. This next wave of codexes will have additional content that features the new edition’s updated rules, such as the new Crusade system.


Where do they outright say that the rules in PA will be imported into the new codexs? They say that they still work, and updated codexes will have additional content, but that itself is kind of vague.

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 Sasori wrote:
 Kanluwen wrote:
You don't need to "have a feeling" about that, Sasori. The FAQ they have outright says it.

What happens to my codexes?
Good news! All your codexes still work! As do campaign expansions like the Vigilus series, Psychic Awakening and White Dwarf Supplements.What about the Psychic Awakening books?Again – these all still work! The rules in these supplements were written with the new edition in mind, so you can continue to use the rules in them for your games.

What about my Forge World Index books?
These will be changing.Look out for a new range of books to support the Warhammer 40,000 Forge World offer soon after the release of the new edition.

Will there be new codexes for this edition too?
Yes, each of the factions in Warhammer 40,000 will be revisited in turn with codexes. This next wave of codexes will have additional content that features the new edition’s updated rules, such as the new Crusade system.


Where do they outright say that the rules in PA will be imported into the new codexs? They say that they still work, and updated codexes will have additional content, but that itself is kind of vague.

Agreed. it says nothing about PA, just the new edition's rules.

It seems likely, especially as we get further from PA, but nothing in that FAQ says it. In fact 'these all still work' actually implies the opposite.

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 Kanluwen wrote:
I wouldn't expect that. They released a new Tau Codex alongside of Kau'yon, to use a relevant example.


You could also look at CSM 2.0 and Vigilus Ablaze.

It seems incredibly stupid, but would I put it past GW to release the new box+Pariah in Late July/August, and release codex Necrons in say November - but Pariah is the only place to get 3-6 stratagems or some relics or whatever?
Not really. They could still argue there would be say a 3 month gap from 9th's release and a new Necron codex. (Following an 8th edition profile - and the fact they won't roll out individual boxes of the new Necron/Primaris stuff immediately with the starter box.)

GW could stretch things out - but it seems to boggle the mind they would show us this and then say "don't worry, 9th won't be available for preorders until October or something".
   
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Gathering the Informations.

Will there be new codexes for this edition too?
Yes, each of the factions in Warhammer 40,000 will be revisited in turn with codexes. This next wave of codexes will have additional content that features the new edition’s updated rules, such as the new Crusade system.

Now, I might be reading a little bit too much into it--but when you look at the first part?
What happens to my codexes?
Good news! All your codexes still work! As do campaign expansions like the Vigilus series, Psychic Awakening and White Dwarf Supplements.What about the Psychic Awakening books?Again – these all still work! The rules in these supplements were written with the new edition in mind, so you can continue to use the rules in them for your games.


The Vigilus stuff, Psychic Awakening/WD supplements, etc are the things I would expect to see in "this next wave of codexes". That's what happened with AoS and the Warscroll Battalions when they first swapped things up.


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Tyel wrote:
 Kanluwen wrote:
I wouldn't expect that. They released a new Tau Codex alongside of Kau'yon, to use a relevant example.


You could also look at CSM 2.0 and Vigilus Ablaze.

The CSM thing is weird. It really is. It was then and it is now. Because that was the first time I can think of where they billed it as "a second edition".
Tau+Kau'yon material? They called it "a new codex".
New Space Marines book? New Codex.



It seems incredibly stupid, but would I put it past GW to release the new box+Pariah in Late July/August, and release codex Necrons in say November - but Pariah is the only place to get 3-6 stratagems or some relics or whatever?
Not really. They could still argue there would be say a 3 month gap from 9th's release and a new Necron codex. (Following an 8th edition profile - and the fact they won't roll out individual boxes of the new Necron/Primaris stuff immediately with the starter box.)

GW could stretch things out - but it seems to boggle the mind they would show us this and then say "don't worry, 9th won't be available for preorders until October or something".

It's worth mentioning that it might be the case that the box itself will end up coming with a 'minidex' that has the new stuff in it and Pariah is designed to work alongside of that and/or the current Codex.

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Kan, I agree that the rules will likely be imported into the new Codex. My quibble is that it most certinely does not outright say it in the FAQ.

That being said, I am curious how this release will be structured.

Does anyone remember how the release schedule with Dark Imperium went for the Death Guard? How long was it before they got their codex etc.

I also can't imagine they are going to tie things with the old codex. That would be a huge mistake, as it's one of the worst codexs in the game, and the worst the Necrons have ever had.

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If we don't get new flayed ones I'm going to be a bit sad. That was the one kit that needed an update more than all others. Anyway, a lot more melee options now. It's going to be interesting how they define the roles for everything.

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 Sasori wrote:
Kan, I agree that the rules will likely be imported into the new Codex. My quibble is that it most certinely does not outright say it in the FAQ.

That being said, I am curious how this release will be structured.

Does anyone remember how the release schedule with Dark Imperium went for the Death Guard? How long was it before they got their codex etc.

I also can't imagine they are going to tie things with the old codex. That would be a huge mistake, as it's one of the worst codexs in the game, and the worst the Necrons have ever had.


If they included stuff like custom Dynasties or whatever in Pariah for the Necrons, I can't imagine people would get much use of them before they'd need the new codex anyways. Also, I'm sure that Szeras will be in the codex, and you'd need the new codex for the new units anyways. This is all seeming very odd. Can someone explain to me what the plan behind this release schedule is, because I am having some trouble deciphering it.
   
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I could be looking at it wrong, but the blackstone structures accompanying the silent king seem to be on separate bases so I wonder if your opponent will have to destroy them first before he can get at the main throne?

Also not gonna lie, still hoping the "Pariah" box brings back necron Pariah as the lore does reference szeras experimenting with Culexes assassins who were the precursors to Pariah in the original incarnation so it seems like a golden opportunity to me though time will tell I guess
   
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So. This pic



Clearly it’s terrain, but the question is based off Ossiarch Bone Reaper disappoint, whether or not it’s a production kit.

Assuming it is? It may represent just a single structure. There’s one in what I’ll describe as cladding - that’s the white one. We then see one with the core partially exposed. And finally one which is just the innards.

I think this could be right, as it would be representative of a Tomb awakening?

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 Egyptian Space Zombie wrote:
If we don't get new flayed ones I'm going to be a bit sad. That was the one kit that needed an update more than all others. Anyway, a lot more melee options now. It's going to be interesting how they define the roles for everything.


I think they'll definitely stand out if they aren't updated, but...

Honestly, they're a junk unit with no real role, no delivery method and, sadly, the durability of wet tissue.
With so many new melee options, they're going to be worth even less than they currently are.

Even if they are updated, I probably wouldn't take them, simply because their aesthetic doesn't fit. And I find their fluff atrocious. That they're also just bad is kind of an afterthought.

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Voss wrote:
 Egyptian Space Zombie wrote:
If we don't get new flayed ones I'm going to be a bit sad. That was the one kit that needed an update more than all others. Anyway, a lot more melee options now. It's going to be interesting how they define the roles for everything.


I think they'll definitely stand out if they aren't updated, but...

Honestly, they're a junk unit with no real role, no delivery method and, sadly, the durability of wet tissue.
With so many new melee, options, they're going to be worth even less than they currently are.

Even if they are updated, I probably wouldn't take them, simply because their aesthetic doesn't fit. And I find their fluff atrocious. That they're also just bad is kind of an afterthought.


They would make sense as a cheap core unit. You are right that if they don't get updated, they might just get replaced with something else.

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 Galas wrote:
I mean, to make it work they just need to leave you roll for reanimation protocols even if the whole unit was wiped, but if you faill everything then that unit can't reroll again and is 100% destroyed. To add some counter play maybe add that if they are all wiped in mele they can't use it because the enemy destroys the corpses, or something like that.


Also I hope they give necron warriors a meele profile for their Gauss Flayers. I mean. They have giant axe-bayonets on them that do nothing. Just a +1S or -1AP would be enough.


That would make units nearly invincible. 20 rolls failed? Lol. So basically kill points would either be denied fully or necrons leak them like hell



Or... kill points cease to be a thing?


This is a good idea. Why do I get arbitrary points based on how many of your peeps I slaughter in a game? My friend and I tried just counting points for things like BEL, STW, and the mission objectives. The games seemed to be a lot less swingy.


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Voss wrote:
 Egyptian Space Zombie wrote:
If we don't get new flayed ones I'm going to be a bit sad. That was the one kit that needed an update more than all others. Anyway, a lot more melee options now. It's going to be interesting how they define the roles for everything.


I think they'll definitely stand out if they aren't updated, but...

Honestly, they're a junk unit with no real role, no delivery method and, sadly, the durability of wet tissue.
With so many new melee, options, they're going to be worth even less than they currently are.

Even if they are updated, I probably wouldn't take them, simply because their aesthetic doesn't fit. And I find their fluff atrocious. That they're also just bad is kind of an afterthought.


They would make sense as a cheap core unit. You are right that if they don't get updated, they might just get replaced with something else.


They might just get removed in favor of these new cc crons we've been shown. It's happened before with the Human/Necron Cyborg things.

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Darsath wrote:
 Sasori wrote:
Kan, I agree that the rules will likely be imported into the new Codex. My quibble is that it most certinely does not outright say it in the FAQ.

That being said, I am curious how this release will be structured.

Does anyone remember how the release schedule with Dark Imperium went for the Death Guard? How long was it before they got their codex etc.

I also can't imagine they are going to tie things with the old codex. That would be a huge mistake, as it's one of the worst codexs in the game, and the worst the Necrons have ever had.


If they included stuff like custom Dynasties or whatever in Pariah for the Necrons, I can't imagine people would get much use of them before they'd need the new codex anyways. Also, I'm sure that Szeras will be in the codex, and you'd need the new codex for the new units anyways. This is all seeming very odd. Can someone explain to me what the plan behind this release schedule is, because I am having some trouble deciphering it.


Truthfully, the 'plan' was likely Pariah sometime in April, and the New Edition probably at the June/July border. But then the world intruded and they're scrambling to get two months of releases packed into June so they can get all their ducks back on track.

So at the moment, Engines is up next, preorders on the 30th for release on the 6th .

Pariah is, I believe, next, so maybe preorders on the 6th, release on the 13th.

Then Spider. (or Spider, then Pariah, I've lost track)

Cow elves fit in somewhere, probably?

Probably the new edition after that, probably early July

Then maybe giants,

after that necrons and or primaris taking things back to business as usual. I'm leaning towards necrons, simply because there are so many new kits, and the primaris stuff shown so far might just be the box set contents. The necron stuff is way too much to just be half a starter set.

So basically, 3 PA books asap, new 40k edition, waves of 2 AoS armies (giants is probably a single release) in the next two months or so. It was likely a four month plan originally.
Also stray underworlds warband or two, plus extra-flamey war cry gang.

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 Mad Doc Grotsnik wrote:
So. This pic

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Clearly it’s terrain, but the question is based off Ossiarch Bone Reaper disappoint, whether or not it’s a production kit.

Assuming it is? It may represent just a single structure. There’s one in what I’ll describe as cladding - that’s the white one. We then see one with the core partially exposed. And finally one which is just the innards.

I think this could be right, as it would be representative of a Tomb awakening?


My general policy with terrain in the background of marketing images is to assume it's a conversion/custom piece until it's announced as otherwise.

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Honestly, they're a junk unit with no real role, no delivery method and, sadly, the durability of wet tissue.
With so many new melee, options, they're going to be worth even less than they currently are.

Even if they are updated, I probably wouldn't take them, simply because their aesthetic doesn't fit. And I find their fluff atrocious. That they're also just bad is kind of an afterthought.

+1 on this. I find them to be corrupted abberations. I would prefer an improved Deathmark if they are going to do anything with an historically jank unit.

The major killer of 40k for me from 8th is the whole Command Point mechanic, and the cards/choices it carries in it's pox bloated carcass. If this remains all this other stuff remains meaningless fluff.

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Voss wrote:
Darsath wrote:
 Sasori wrote:
Kan, I agree that the rules will likely be imported into the new Codex. My quibble is that it most certinely does not outright say it in the FAQ.

That being said, I am curious how this release will be structured.

Does anyone remember how the release schedule with Dark Imperium went for the Death Guard? How long was it before they got their codex etc.

I also can't imagine they are going to tie things with the old codex. That would be a huge mistake, as it's one of the worst codexs in the game, and the worst the Necrons have ever had.


If they included stuff like custom Dynasties or whatever in Pariah for the Necrons, I can't imagine people would get much use of them before they'd need the new codex anyways. Also, I'm sure that Szeras will be in the codex, and you'd need the new codex for the new units anyways. This is all seeming very odd. Can someone explain to me what the plan behind this release schedule is, because I am having some trouble deciphering it.


Truthfully, the 'plan' was likely Pariah sometime in April, and the New Edition probably at the June/July border. But then the world intruded and they're scrambling to get two months of releases packed into June so they can get all their ducks back on track.

So at the moment, Engines is up next, preorders on the 30th for release on the 6th .

Pariah is, I believe, next, so maybe preorders on the 6th, release on the 13th.

Then Spider. (or Spider, then Pariah, I've lost track)

Cow elves fit in somewhere, probably?

Probably the new edition after that, probably early July

Then maybe giants,

after that necrons and or primaris taking things back to business as usual. I'm leaning towards necrons, simply because there are so many new kits, and the primaris stuff shown so far might just be the box set contents. The necron stuff is way too much to just be half a starter set.

So basically, 3 PA books asap, new 40k edition, waves of 2 AoS armies (giants is probably a single release) in the next two months or so. It was likely a four month plan originally.
Also stray underworlds warband or two, plus extra-flamey war cry gang.


Giants will probably come sooner, since it's a single multi-part kit a book.


I'm just trying to understand the release for how Dark Imperium went. Did the codex for Deathguard release with the Boxset? When did all the Deathguard units release? What order was it in, etc. I just don't remember. I think 9th is lkely to follow the pattern that Dark Imperium did, I just don't remember what that was.

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 Sasori wrote:
I'm just trying to understand the release for how Dark Imperium went. Did the codex for Deathguard release with the Boxset? When did all the Deathguard units release? What order was it in, etc. I just don't remember. I think 9th is lkely to follow the pattern that Dark Imperium did, I just don't remember what that was.

According to Wikipedia, 8th edition and the Indexes dropped in June 2017, Space Marines were in July, Chaos Space Marines were in August and Death Guard were in September.

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