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![[Post New]](/s/i/i.gif) 2026/04/28 18:32:05
Subject: Re:Warhammer 40,000: Armageddon Unboxing – 1 May 2026
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Member of a Lodge? I Can't Say
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NAVARRO wrote: Insularum wrote: NAVARRO wrote:Preview potato photos!
Can make out something around 20ish spacemarine minis there?
Auspex Tactics has a decent breakdown of the pics:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jeJqCtJ-mL8
Looks like 10 Intercessors, 5 VanVets, 3 Gravis Devastators, Jump Chaplain, Captain, Ancient, Librarian, plus potentially also the not at all pictured Land Speeder.
Sounds about right. Seems like a safe bet model wise but curious about the land speeder.
Its weird discontinuing the Intercessors kit to redo intercessors, I hope they dont fall into the trap of snap fit only models and we never get multipart.
Back when intercessors first came out they were only snapfit as part of the 9th(?) ed box set, but the multi-part came out after. I bet it'll be the same here.
Same with the gravis devastators, I would expect single loadout snapfit minis and then a multi-part kit later. Same way eradicators were when they came out.
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![[Post New]](/s/i/i.gif) 2026/04/28 18:49:08
Subject: Warhammer 40,000: Armageddon Unboxing – 1 May 2026
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Deathwing Terminator with Assault Cannon
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Intercessors were 8th and Assault Intercessors in 9th.
Intercessors got gradually added to with various Chapter-upgrade sprues over the course of 8th adding Power Weapon, Power Fist, etc. options for the Sergeant and the multi-part kit shortly after launch added the underslung Grenade Launcher that wasn't on the push-fit (though it was trivial to convert).
On the other hand, Outriders were in the 9th edition box and never got a multi-part kit nor any equipment options.
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![[Post New]](/s/i/i.gif) 2026/04/28 18:57:23
Subject: Warhammer 40,000: Armageddon Unboxing – 1 May 2026
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[DCM]
Social Justice Death Knight
The burning pits of Hades, also known as Sweden in summer
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Asmodai wrote:On the other hand, Outriders were in the 9th edition box and never got a multi-part kit nor any equipment options.
And it's a remarkably terrible kit because of it. I missed out on Indomitus and so was gravely disappointed when I bought the Outriders box and found there is literally not a single option, not even a helmet for the Sergeant. I had to use a spare.
It really does not compare well to the bike kits of most other factions, except in size I suppose.
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![[Post New]](/s/i/i.gif) 2026/04/28 20:08:59
Subject: Warhammer 40,000: Armageddon Unboxing – 1 May 2026
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Gore-Drenched Khorne Chaos Lord
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Ashiraya wrote: Asmodai wrote:On the other hand, Outriders were in the 9th edition box and never got a multi-part kit nor any equipment options.
And it's a remarkably terrible kit because of it. I missed out on Indomitus and so was gravely disappointed when I bought the Outriders box and found there is literally not a single option, not even a helmet for the Sergeant. I had to use a spare.
It really does not compare well to the bike kits of most other factions, except in size I suppose.
Even the chaos bikers?
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![[Post New]](/s/i/i.gif) 2026/04/28 20:19:59
Subject: Warhammer 40,000: Armageddon Unboxing – 1 May 2026
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[DCM]
Tzeentch's Fan Girl
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Dudeface wrote: Ashiraya wrote: Asmodai wrote:On the other hand, Outriders were in the 9th edition box and never got a multi-part kit nor any equipment options.
And it's a remarkably terrible kit because of it. I missed out on Indomitus and so was gravely disappointed when I bought the Outriders box and found there is literally not a single option, not even a helmet for the Sergeant. I had to use a spare.
It really does not compare well to the bike kits of most other factions, except in size I suppose.
Even the chaos bikers?
At least the Chaos Bikers are multi-part and easy to include options from the Legionaries kit.
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"There are no problems that cannot be solved with cannons." - Chief Engineer Boris Krauss of Nuln
LatheBiosas wrote:I have such a difficult time hitting my opponents... setting them on fire seems so much simpler.
Kid_Kyoto wrote:"Don't be a dick" and "This is a family wargame" are good rules of thumb.
DR:80S++G++M--B+IPwhfb01#+D+++A+++/fWD258R++T(D)DM+++
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![[Post New]](/s/i/i.gif) 2026/04/28 20:36:20
Subject: Warhammer 40,000: Armageddon Unboxing – 1 May 2026
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Courageous Space Marine Captain
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Eh. It is pretty trivial to swap an outrider arm or head, and a bike riding body has by necessity rather limited poses to begin with. It is just that in the rules the unit has no equipment options, so there is not that much you can do. But sure, a multipart kit would be an improvident, but only a marginal one if the rules remained the same.
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![[Post New]](/s/i/i.gif) 2026/04/28 20:49:09
Subject: Warhammer 40,000: Armageddon Unboxing – 1 May 2026
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Fixture of Dakka
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Crimson wrote:Eh. It is pretty trivial to swap an outrider arm or head, and a bike riding body has by necessity rather limited poses to begin with. It is just that in the rules the unit has no equipment options, so there is not that much you can do. But sure, a multipart kit would be an improvident, but only a marginal one if the rules remained the same.
Ruleswise: If they are taking out the option of the ATV to tag along, that leaves the squad rather unidimensional in purpose. They need, minimum, the option of the squad sergeant to take a plasma pistol, upgraded CCW, or BOTH. One guy in the squad with an upgraded ranged weapon of some kind would be nice. And dare I hope, the return of the attack bike in it's wonderful 3-wheel form (that would even calm us down from the loss of the ATV, as we could counts-as).
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![[Post New]](/s/i/i.gif) 2026/04/28 20:59:44
Subject: Re:Warhammer 40,000: Armageddon Unboxing – 1 May 2026
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Knight of the Inner Circle
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GW is somehow managing to sell me yet another flag guy, after the third or so I've painted and the second I am currently willing to use on the TT (pic related).
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![[Post New]](/s/i/i.gif) 2026/04/28 21:02:01
Subject: Warhammer 40,000: Armageddon Unboxing – 1 May 2026
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[DCM]
Social Justice Death Knight
The burning pits of Hades, also known as Sweden in summer
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Dudeface wrote: Ashiraya wrote: Asmodai wrote:On the other hand, Outriders were in the 9th edition box and never got a multi-part kit nor any equipment options.
And it's a remarkably terrible kit because of it. I missed out on Indomitus and so was gravely disappointed when I bought the Outriders box and found there is literally not a single option, not even a helmet for the Sergeant. I had to use a spare.
It really does not compare well to the bike kits of most other factions, except in size I suppose.
Even the chaos bikers?
Bikers coming to mind is specifically why I said "most" rather than "all".
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![[Post New]](/s/i/i.gif) 2026/04/28 21:50:48
Subject: Re:Warhammer 40,000: Armageddon Unboxing – 1 May 2026
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[DCM]
Tzeentch's Fan Girl
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RaptorusRex wrote:GW is somehow managing to sell me yet another flag guy, after the third or so I've painted and the second I am currently willing to use on the TT (pic related).
By my count, there are no fewer than SEVEN Space Marine Ancient minis available, including three that are Chapter-specific (one for Black Templars and two for Ultramarines).
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"There are no problems that cannot be solved with cannons." - Chief Engineer Boris Krauss of Nuln
LatheBiosas wrote:I have such a difficult time hitting my opponents... setting them on fire seems so much simpler.
Kid_Kyoto wrote:"Don't be a dick" and "This is a family wargame" are good rules of thumb.
DR:80S++G++M--B+IPwhfb01#+D+++A+++/fWD258R++T(D)DM+++
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![[Post New]](/s/i/i.gif) 2026/04/28 22:02:16
Subject: Re:Warhammer 40,000: Armageddon Unboxing – 1 May 2026
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Knight of the Inner Circle
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BorderCountess wrote: RaptorusRex wrote:GW is somehow managing to sell me yet another flag guy, after the third or so I've painted and the second I am currently willing to use on the TT (pic related).
By my count, there are no fewer than SEVEN Space Marine Ancient minis available, including three that are Chapter-specific (one for Black Templars and two for Ultramarines).
Yeah, I'm not complaining as someone who loves to freehand banners, but there certainly is a lot of flag guys.
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![[Post New]](/s/i/i.gif) 2026/04/28 22:46:40
Subject: Re:Warhammer 40,000: Armageddon Unboxing – 1 May 2026
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Deathwing Terminator with Assault Cannon
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BorderCountess wrote: RaptorusRex wrote:GW is somehow managing to sell me yet another flag guy, after the third or so I've painted and the second I am currently willing to use on the TT (pic related).
By my count, there are no fewer than SEVEN Space Marine Ancient minis available, including three that are Chapter-specific (one for Black Templars and two for Ultramarines).
Hopefully 11th sees the return of Brother Bethor, the OG Ancient.
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![[Post New]](/s/i/i.gif) 2026/04/28 22:46:47
Subject: Re:Warhammer 40,000: Armageddon Unboxing – 1 May 2026
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Sadistic Inquisitorial Excruciator
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GW is over-compensating for taking away the glory of the back banner/
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![[Post New]](/s/i/i.gif) 2026/04/28 22:56:30
Subject: Warhammer 40,000: Armageddon Unboxing – 1 May 2026
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Fixture of Dakka
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Mordian Glory rumor:
There will be a MAX unit coherency of 9 inches. In other words, no model in your unit can be more than 9 inches way from any other model in your unit. No more conga-lines of guys.
Also suspicions that the Taurox and Leman Russ will be going to Legends
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![[Post New]](/s/i/i.gif) 2026/04/29 00:00:37
Subject: Warhammer 40,000: Armageddon Unboxing – 1 May 2026
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Dakka Veteran
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that'd make ork and tyranid armies problematic.
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![[Post New]](/s/i/i.gif) 2026/04/29 00:09:02
Subject: Warhammer 40,000: Armageddon Unboxing – 1 May 2026
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Fixture of Dakka
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A unit of 20 guys, all on 25mm bases, would max out at 28 inches wide under current coherency rules (and be hella vulnerable to loosing coherency). Realistically I'd put a unit like that at around 20 inches wide. Under these proposed changes they'd max-out at about 11 inches. So, yeah, a bit more condensed.
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![[Post New]](/s/i/i.gif) 2026/04/29 00:56:45
Subject: Warhammer 40,000: Armageddon Unboxing – 1 May 2026
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The Marine Standing Behind Marneus Calgar
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And if there were units to get an exception to a 9” coherency rule, tyranid horde gribbles and ork boys would probably be at the top of the list to get one. If normal is 9, I could see them getting 12.
Every rule gets exceptions somewhere.
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![[Post New]](/s/i/i.gif) 2026/04/29 01:01:55
Subject: Warhammer 40,000: Armageddon Unboxing – 1 May 2026
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Longtime Dakkanaut
London
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That would be nuts. Though trimming the turret options makes sense.
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![[Post New]](/s/i/i.gif) 2026/04/29 01:02:08
Subject: Warhammer 40,000: Armageddon Unboxing – 1 May 2026
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[DCM]
Tzeentch's Fan Girl
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cuda1179 wrote:Mordian Glory rumor:
There will be a MAX unit coherency of 9 inches. In other words, no model in your unit can be more than 9 inches way from any other model in your unit. No more conga-lines of guys.
Also suspicions that the Taurox and Leman Russ will be going to Legends
I'm okay with conga lines going away; they feel too gamey and try-hardy to me. The Taurox being replaced by the Centaur feels... fine? But I can't imagine squatting the Leman Russ.
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"There are no problems that cannot be solved with cannons." - Chief Engineer Boris Krauss of Nuln
LatheBiosas wrote:I have such a difficult time hitting my opponents... setting them on fire seems so much simpler.
Kid_Kyoto wrote:"Don't be a dick" and "This is a family wargame" are good rules of thumb.
DR:80S++G++M--B+IPwhfb01#+D+++A+++/fWD258R++T(D)DM+++
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![[Post New]](/s/i/i.gif) 2026/04/29 01:08:51
Subject: Warhammer 40,000: Armageddon Unboxing – 1 May 2026
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Gargantuan Gargant
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Yeah, the Leman Russ is pretty damn iconic to the IG line. I get there's a lot of competing chassis nowadays but I'd figure they'd legend the artillery units first before the Leman Russ given how GW doesn't know how to balance indirect weapons. Losing the LR would be a big blow to a lot of Armoured Company guard players.
Taurox I can see being legend'ed given the Hippogryph and Centaur ATV's step a fair bit on its shoes.
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