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 Hellebore wrote:
I think I've realised why I don't like Ausrmen's new face.

It looks like transformer...

While the original one, even though it was awkwardly sculpted with the mould line right down the middle of the face, looked more like a samurai mask which had a nice feel to it (the mould line notwithstanding). Face masks are common amongst the eldar, every harlequin has one, the dark eldar use other people's faces as masks...

And jain zar and maugan ra both have a face (the latter being skeletal but still a face). So I've never understood the issue people had with Asurmen's face. He's a wandering ronin that fights for his people and wears cool samurai mask.

Hah, agreed, that's the first thing I thought when I saw his face (and why I'll be skipping Asurmen Prime). I thought I was the only lol

The new asurmen face looks more like a necron than an eldar

How am I supposed to tell the xenos apart?

 Lathe Biosas wrote:
How am I supposed to tell the xenos apart?

There are only two kinds. Dead ones, and ones that need killing. It’s not hard.

 Nevelon wrote:

 Lathe Biosas wrote:
How am I supposed to tell the xenos apart?

There are only two kinds. Dead ones, and ones that need killing. It’s not hard.

Thanks, that helps.

I'll add the to the list of fun things to stomp.

 Gitdakka wrote:
The new asurmen face looks more like a necron than an eldar

Certainly has some similarity to the old necron pariah model faces.


I don't think the new one is executed badly, I just am not a big fan of the style it's in. The Ronin concept of the phoenix lords is great as eternal wandering warriors and that mask was one of the design elements that spoke to that.


I'd also have loved to see him with the more ornate shoulder pads of the original as well. They've reduced the bling on a lot of these models as they moved them to plastic, the spider exarch has almost nothing that distinguishes it from the armour of its troops which is a shame. The armour is supposed to be ancient and ornate. The original one at those interesting web designs on the thighs for example.

 Nevelon wrote:

 Lathe Biosas wrote:
How am I supposed to tell the xenos apart?

There are only two kinds. Dead ones, and ones that need killing. It’s not hard.

and ones that need killing again

 Skinnereal wrote:

 Nevelon wrote:

 Lathe Biosas wrote:
How am I supposed to tell the xenos apart?

There are only two kinds. Dead ones, and ones that need killing. It’s not hard.

and ones that need killing again

To be fair, a lot of them fit that.

Necrons will just get back up.
Eldar use necromancy to reanimate as constructs.
Tyranids respawn.
Orks can live through almost anything, and will come back for more.

The list goes on…

 JNAProductions wrote:

 Lathe Biosas wrote:
Quick question about the Eldar, can you still build an all Wraith--- army?

No. You have to take at least one Character, and none of them are Wraith.

But outside the Warlord, you can.

I mean, a spiritseer is pretty fitting as a warlord even if its not a wraith

 VladimirHerzog wrote:

 JNAProductions wrote:

 Lathe Biosas wrote:
Quick question about the Eldar, can you still build an all Wraith--- army?

No. You have to take at least one Character, and none of them are Wraith.

But outside the Warlord, you can.

I mean, a spiritseer is pretty fitting as a warlord even if its not a wraith

Cool, Iyanden (Yellow and Blue) still a thing?

 Lathe Biosas wrote:

Cool, Iyanden (Yellow and Blue) still a thing?

in-lore yes.
in-rules, not right now considering eldar doesn't have their full codex just yet, but there will 100% be a detachment to represent Iyanden armies

Alright, then I'll wait until the book is released....

Nice; Baharroth is my favourite of the batch.

Interesting to hear that Aspects are getting squad options, outside of Exarch options, for the first time ever?

 Daba wrote:
Nice; Baharroth is my favourite of the batch.

Interesting to hear that Aspects are getting squad options, outside of Exarch options, for the first time ever?

I think it's more likely they confused the exarchs flamer for the whole squad. ORRR they just have 2 settings on their guns and can fire as melta or flamer, like reaper launchers. But I am very skeptical they're going to have two sets of weapons on the sprue.

Happy to be wrong but skeptical.

I’m also thinking they may have misspoken on the stream. But, the Solar Auxilia Veltaris Section pics have given us a recent example of when the options weren’t show off in the promotional pics at all.

I’m inclined it to be the latter instance, because the wording included that across the squad, you can have a mix of Meltaguns and Flamers.

But not nailing my colours to the mast on that, despite my hopefulness.

Friday the 13th brings 2 new Eldar Detachments....

I’m looking forward to them.

I’ve not seriously played 40K since…erm…6th for sure, maybe some 7th, but I’ve been looking over the Index rules and I’m seeing some potential.

Detachments are always welcome when you’re awaiting your Codex though. Not sure what to expect though.

I’d like Wraith or Aspect heavy, but given we’re told all these Chrimbo Detachments are future proof, and not holdovers until your Codex comes along? I suspect they won’t be, as those really, really should be Codex staples.

If it's two detachments then I imagine the mechanised one and an alaitoc one.

We're getting 8 according to the reveal post (which hasn't been changed so I imagine it's correct - they're normally good at correcting things):

Aspect Host
Wraith Host
Harlequins
Seer council
jetbike host
Ynnari
Warhost

Are the ones we know, which leaves Corsairs and Alaitoc rangers are not having a detachment.

So, alaitoc could be the last one revealed in the codex and the xmas ones are mech and corsairs, or the other way around.

But that gives the eldar 10 detachements which covers 5 craftworld styles, 3 subfactions and 2 generics.

Wow, I didn't realize that the Eldar had that much stuff?

Are you still going to have to buy the Dark Eldar codex to run the Ynnari detachment?

 Lathe Biosas wrote:
Wow, I didn't realize that the Eldar had that much stuff?

Are you still going to have to buy the Dark Eldar codex to run the Ynnari detachment?

I think they said they were going to include the DE units allowed, but don’t quote me on that.


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 Nevelon wrote:

 Lathe Biosas wrote:
Wow, I didn't realize that the Eldar had that much stuff?

Are you still going to have to buy the Dark Eldar codex to run the Ynnari detachment?

I think they said they were going to include the DE units allowed, but don’t quote me on that.

Edit:
Not in the write up, but the presenters talk about it around 48:45 Yes, they are in there.

https://www.warhammer-community.com/en-gb/articles/gu3bxxhc/world-championships-of-warhammer-preview-all-the-reveals/

I think the “Alaric” detachment will change to an “Outcasts” detachment and will feature Rangers and Corsairs heavily.

 bullyboy wrote:
I think the “Alaric” detachment will change to an “Outcasts” detachment and will feature Rangers and Corsairs heavily.

Might that be one of the Grotmas detachments? Only a few more hours...

what do people think if the detachment? I think it is a bit underwhelming. Also not a whole lot of character, just feels bland. Can't wait for the codex though

The Dark Eldar one or the vehicles one?

 Lathe Biosas wrote:
The Dark Eldar one or the vehicles one?

The Eldar vehicle one. I don't know anything about DE so I really can't judge it

Blame BorderCountess, all her armies are getting great detachments.

To be honest, I'm guessing this is your skew list, like IG Armoured Companies and Imperial Knights.

Just because I was bored... an ode to an old friend who will not be missed...


Ode to the (Finecast) Eldar Warp Spider

Oh, Warp Spider, bane of the tabletop scene,
In your Finecast form, you were seldom seen.
A creature of grace, or so they would claim,
Yet your brittle limbs brought only shame.

With a flick of your wrist, you’d leap through the air,
But alas, dear model, you’d often despair.
For every bold jump, a crack would ensue,
A shattered reminder of what once was true.

Your web-slinging prowess, a sight to behold,
Yet your resin would warp, and your paint would grow old.
A delicate dancer, you’d trip on your feet,
A miniature marvel, now just a defeat.

Oh, how we lamented your fragile design,
With each broken piece, we’d pour out our wine.
“Fear not!” they would say, “For the new ones are here!”
But we’ll always remember your cringe-worthy cheer.

Now the new models shine, with detail and might,
While you, dear Warp Spider, fade into the night.
A relic of chaos, a laugh in the past,
In the annals of gaming, your legacy’s cast.

So here’s to the Warp Spider, once loved, now a jest,
A miniature misfit, you’ve failed every test.
Though you’ve left us in laughter, we bid you adieu,
In the halls of our hearts, there’s still room for you.

---

Exalted!

Heh. That was good.

Cheers to the spiders!

I’ll contribute a haiku

Oh Sir Warp Spider
In 2nd You Were Ace, but
3rd made you awful

I never said it was a good haiku