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 petrov27 wrote:
Anxious to get those new plastics myself - hopefully deliver next week.

Regarding rumors/leaks - did those on the Phoenix lords say if they will be on big (40mm?) bases like Jain Zar was? I assume they will, though that might look a little odd with the old much smaller 90s sculpts for Asurmen/Karandras etc...

I wouldn't expect them to change base size until they get new models. That sort of thing is exceptionally rare for GW.

 Manfred von Drakken wrote:

 petrov27 wrote:
Anxious to get those new plastics myself - hopefully deliver next week.

Regarding rumors/leaks - did those on the Phoenix lords say if they will be on big (40mm?) bases like Jain Zar was? I assume they will, though that might look a little odd with the old much smaller 90s sculpts for Asurmen/Karandras etc...

I wouldn't expect them to change base size until they get new models. That sort of thing is exceptionally rare for GW.

They will presumably get a bump to 28mm if that's what other infantry in the army move to, but yeah a 40mm base would dwarf the 2nd edition Phoenix Lords.

REMOVED - NEXT ONE TO IGNORE THE WARNING GETS BANNED.

Can we please stop arguing about 3D printing and whether or not GW ripped other sources off or others ripped them off? Or at least start a separate thread for it?

I’m rather looking forward to this release and I would love to not have to filter through two pages or off topic arguing to find what information I am looking for.

Agreed.

It would be nice if the codex is up for preorder next saturday...

SamusDrake wrote:
Agreed.

It would be nice if the codex is up for preorder next saturday...

What time does the “This week in Warhammer” post normally go up?

 Nevelon wrote:

SamusDrake wrote:
Agreed.

It would be nice if the codex is up for preorder next saturday...

What time does the “This week in Warhammer” post normally go up?

In the next few minutes, around 6pm UK time

Right about now...

No joy. Black Library week.

Usually 6pm, UK time...


...ah, crap.

Thanks for the info guys.

They did mention more info about the codex over the week, but nothing about Eldar for sale. Oh well.

This tome sees the legendary warrior Sigismund talking with a Remembrancer about his experiences of reclaiming the galaxy and musing on whether the end of the Great Crusade means the end of war for Humanity.

Ah well, I assume just one more week then. At least we'll get to see some more rules this week and then see what models come in the first week with codex next Sunday.
I couldn't justify the full Omens box, but did order a separate Autarch from ebay as it's really the only model I want from the box.

Makes sense it's another week to go, they normally like to put big releases on the weekend most people get paid.

 xttz wrote:
Makes sense it's another week to go, they normally like to put big releases on the weekend most people get paid.

Which begs the question. If it is pre-order week after next do I

A) Pre-order it at my local store, to bump the Anniversary spend (I want those dice)

B) Hold off, and pick it up at Warhammer World’s 25th Anniversary the weekend after.

The last rules previewed before a dex drop tend to be the Crusade rules. There has been an article stating that there will be a path system for warriors and seers, but no real details.

Curious about it. GSC and T'au Crusade rules were pretty awesome' wonder how these will stack up.

Holy crap. The box Eldritch Omens comes in is thinner than any battle box I've seen.

 H.B.M.C. wrote:
Holy crap. The box Eldritch Omens comes in is thinner than any battle box I've seen.

Yeah I saw one at the store today and it stood out just how small it was.

 H.B.M.C. wrote:
Holy crap. The box Eldritch Omens comes in is thinner than any battle box I've seen.

The one between Custodes and Genestealer Cults was even thinner.

Surprised to see no Eldar next week. There had to have been a few delays, and from what I've heard, there indeed have been. A huge IT issue hit the distribution system and several Warhammer stores simply weren't getting stock that they had been ordering, all the way back to December. Paint racks empty, tools empty, they don't even have glue. On top of that, America had a freeze through the southern mid-west that affected the Memphis distribution center, which had to be shut down for about 3 days apparently. Seems like 'only three days', but if you're also dealing with a major IT outage that affects your order flow to stores across the country? Yeah...

Someone somewhere is very concerned for their job right about now. Needless to say, not seeing the Eldar wave is surprising, but not as surprising as it would be if everything was running smoothly.

a new huge IT problem or "just" the ongoing problems with switching the ERP system?

It's Guardian time!

18” Shuriken Catapults!

SING HOSANNAS!!!!

Am I right in thinking only Storm Guardians get Serpent Shields though?

Hmmm...I feel like ordering another box of Guardians right now.

Also note their armour is going to a basic 4+.

I don’t know how useful that’s gonna be, but seems better than a slap in the face with a wet fish?

 Mad Doc Grotsnik wrote:
Also note their armour is going to a basic 4+.

I don’t know how useful that’s gonna be, but seems better than a slap in the face with a wet fish?

With all the whining people do about Skitarii being a 4+, it seems like it's better than being a Marine.

 Mad Doc Grotsnik wrote:
Also note their armour is going to a basic 4+.

I don’t know how useful that’s gonna be, but seems better than a slap in the face with a wet fish?

It's in line with the Drukhari update where Kabalites got an upgrade to their armor save. Also, with the proliferation of AP the 4+ is more a normalization of the AP-effect.

I like the stat line change and the catapult change and I really like the shield.

That said, I hate that the Defenders / Stormblades rules are tied to holding objectives. Linking unit rules to mission objectives limits the design space for both. Should GW wake up and realize the current mission design is garbage and change it, the Defenders / Stormblades rules, that do have a points cost associated with it in the unit cost, may become pointless. Or... because there exists unit rules directly linked to mission design, the missions will never be able to change.

 oni wrote:
I like the stat line change and the catapult change and I really like the shield.

That said, I hate that the Defenders / Stormblades rules are tied to holding objectives. Linking unit rules to mission objectives limits the design space for both. Should GW wake up and realize the current mission design is garbage and change it, the Defenders / Stormblades rules, that do have a points cost associated with it in the unit cost, may become pointless. Or... because there exists unit rules directly linked to mission design, the missions will never be able to change.

It’s a free boost, rather than an intrinsic part of their potential uses.

Certainly when it comes to Aspect Warriors, about the only ones I really wouldn’t mind Objective Camping are Dark Reapers. And even then, not over a decent line of sight/line of fire for them.


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Serpent Shield amuses me though, as it only applies to it’s unit, and not any tosspots standing behind them. I rationalise this in my head as rather than it being a bubble or wall, it’s energy streamers connecting to personal generators on the Guardians themselves.

While I'm no longer a fan of stratagems. I do think that Defenders / Stormblades would have been better as a stratagem.

A thought occurs.

If this is the new Guardians. And it is, on account it is….

What are Dire Avengers gonna look like? I mean, these Guardians are now the Dire Avengers in stats and pews of a few editions ago?

 Mad Doc Grotsnik wrote:
A thought occurs.

If this is the new Guardians. And it is, on account it is….

What are Dire Avengers gonna look like? I mean, these Guardians are now the Dire Avengers in stats and pews of a few editions ago?

I'm guessing what Dire Avengers have always been... better Guardians.

Perhaps some Battle Focus shenanigans or a slightly upgraded catapult?