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Looking at the instructions for the Harlequin Troupe kit, which was updated during 9th edition, the Troupe Master has been renamed specifically as a Lead Player, and that now leaves the Troupe Master without an official model.

And taking a look at the point values for a Troupe...

5 - 75 points
6 - 90 points
11 - 165 points
12 - 180 points

...a single character model blister pack and that will become...

6 - 90 points
12 - 180 points

Given that the only Harlequin that can be a Warlord - and give Troupes the battleline keyword - is the Troupe Master, then I'm surprised that the Shadowseer, Solitaire and Death Jester all have a much fancier tactical rock, than the big cheese themself.

After what happened to the Tyranid Prime, I'm very confident that we'll be seeing a Troupe Master model for the Aeldari Codex, when it drops.

So, looks like they're definitely getting the balance datasheet prepped. AdMech FAQ is no longer in the downloads section.

Would you prefer Troupe Master or Great Harlequin, Samus?

 Dysartes wrote:
Would you prefer Troupe Master or Great Harlequin, Samus?

Name wise? Troupe Master would be ideal as all Troupe Masters assume the lead role of Cegorach, the Great Harlequin himself. I suppose "Avatar of Cegorach" might be another suitable name, but it feels like a name reserved for a single and powerful individual...

A model of Cegorach himself? That would be supremely cool, although being a god I'm not sure how that would work unless he has his own avatar like the ones for Khaine and Ynnead.

Ynnead’s Avatar is singular because they’re young and weak. Khaine’s Avatars are many because he was shattered at the height of his power. Cegorach’s Avatars are mortals because he thinks it’s funny.


Really though, if someone in the studio wants to sculpt an “Avatar of Cegorach” with a base full of swirling swirly swirls and a bunch of faces like theatre masks that you can swap around or something then the fluff team will Find a Way…

I must say that I do have a thing for swirling swirly swirls, so I wouldn't mind if the fluff team goes a bit mad on the fizzy drinks...

For now though, a dedicated Troupe Master is as much to look forward to - especially with all the remaining Aspects and Phoenix Lords yet to be resculpted. It would be interesting to see a Troupe Master appear in Kill Team...

SamusDrake wrote:
I must say that I do have a thing for swirling swirly swirls, so I wouldn't mind if the fluff team goes a bit mad on the fizzy drinks...

For now though, a dedicated Troupe Master is as much to look forward to - especially with all the remaining Aspects and Phoenix Lords yet to be resculpted. It would be interesting to see a Troupe Master appear in Kill Team...

Perhaps they repack Kyganil from the Ephrael Stern story as a troupe master (thats my plan for him ) Pretty cool guy, but dont look very cheerfull; they only need to make up some fluff about masters usually dont have a mask)

 Fayric wrote:

SamusDrake wrote:
I must say that I do have a thing for swirling swirly swirls, so I wouldn't mind if the fluff team goes a bit mad on the fizzy drinks...

For now though, a dedicated Troupe Master is as much to look forward to - especially with all the remaining Aspects and Phoenix Lords yet to be resculpted. It would be interesting to see a Troupe Master appear in Kill Team...

Perhaps they repack Kyganil from the Ephrael Stern story as a troupe master (thats my plan for him ) Pretty cool guy, but dont look very cheerfull; they only need to make up some fluff about masters usually dont have a mask)

Nah, they'll go in the other direction, for sure; lots of swirly 'energy' sculpting as a variety of masks are scattered around to represent the master changing his expression, cycling through them in a maddening representation of 'motion' on the mjniature.

I must say I've been tempted to purchase Kyganil, even with the Sister model he comes with.

Seems the update dataslate is coming next week.

Currently awaiting the link to go live properly.


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‘Ere we go.

https://www.warhammer-community.com/2024/06/16/sunday-preview-ready-yourself-for-the-next-warhammer-40000-balance-dataslate/

Absolutely no model pre-order though.

I know Mechanicum probably won’t be out until the AoS launch is over…but I’m still disappointed. ☹️

 Mad Doc Grotsnik wrote:


Absolutely no model pre-order though.

Who cares, there is a Gryphhound plush!

 Souleater wrote:
I know Mechanicum probably won’t be out until the AoS launch is over…but I’m still disappointed. ☹️

I'm relieved. More time for wallet recovery.

Really hope they reverse some of the terrible decisions made with the Dark Angels codex supplement. I still haven’t touched them with the new rules (although haven’t played them with Index rules either). Just killed my desire to play them (and technically 40K in general).

Kind of curious how the Space Woofs aren't among the four magnets. I'm always happy to see Imperial Fists feature, but I can't help but wonder if that's any indication of popularity or just bias on part of the merchandise company folks.

 Geifer wrote:
Kind of curious how the Space Woofs aren't among the four magnets. I'm always happy to see Imperial Fists feature, but I can't help but wonder if that's any indication of popularity or just bias on part of the merchandise company folks.

They got theirs in the first wave:


Actually, I'm struggling to see what the difference is between those four and their original releases:

Hmm, yeah. I didn't know they already had the same thing but with more variety. Maybe the first batch is sold out and they're only making more of the bestsellers? Because yeah, those look the same to me as well.

Looking forward to the dataslate.

Were the first batch of magnets available through GW? I'm sure this is the first time I've seen them.

 Dysartes wrote:
Were the first batch of magnets available through GW? I'm sure this is the first time I've seen them.

Looking back, I don't think they were - I shared the Merchoid link for them in June '23.

few more hours left to see how they butcher points

https://www.warhammer-community.com/2024/06/20/warhammer-40000-metawatch-downloading-the-new-balance-dataslate/

I can’t believe the Haruspex is still just 125 points.

 Shadow Walker wrote:
https://www.warhammer-community.com/2024/06/20/warhammer-40000-metawatch-downloading-the-new-balance-dataslate/

Lol, they still just solve Cult Mechanicus Problems by slapping on Skitarii rules and calling it a day.

Stop trying to make Cult happen!

Finally Neurotyrant can join Zoanthropes.

Impulsor and Repulsor have their transport capacity increased. Nice!

I have no idea what they are trying to do with the Genestealer Cult costings tbh.

Splitting Acolytes into different weapon units is already an admission that 10th's core design is broken, but it makes even less sense now.

Am I blind? Where are the mentioned rule changes to movement, the Grenade stratagem and devastating wounds in the Dataslate? I'm not in the mood to watch an hour long video for something I could simply read.

 Seneca wrote:
Am I blind? Where are the mentioned rule changes to movement, the Grenade stratagem and devastating wounds in the Dataslate? I'm not in the mood to watch an hour long video for something I could simply read.

Core Rules Updates and Rules Commentary. There's a load more updated stuff on the Downloads page.

Welcome to the second edition of tenth edition!