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Post by Danno on May 7, 2024 22:00:39 GMT
Oh wow, didn't expect the Red Corsairs to make a comeback.
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Post by nexus6 on May 8, 2024 21:00:53 GMT
I've just struggled through Deathfire, book 32 of the HH. Arbitor Ian and Mira Manga were doing a book review of Valdor Birth of The Imperium so I have picked it up in actual physical paperback and just about to start as a bit of a palette cleanser before getting back to the HH proper. Looking forward to it. I’m in the bath with this little hottie now. Got the last few chapters to go. It’s been a fantastic little read so far which it have tried to spin out a bit and savour. Unless it shits the bed (bath?) now it’s thoroughly recommended |
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Post by Deleted on May 8, 2024 21:14:53 GMT
Oh wow, didn't expect the Red Corsairs to make a comeback. Spectacular work on those |
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Post by nexus6 on May 9, 2024 8:29:35 GMT
I've just struggled through Deathfire, book 32 of the HH. Arbitor Ian and Mira Manga were doing a book review of Valdor Birth of The Imperium so I have picked it up in actual physical paperback and just about to start as a bit of a palette cleanser before getting back to the HH proper. Looking forward to it. I’m in the bath with this little hottie now. Got the last few chapters to go. It’s been a fantastic little read so far which it have tried to spin out a bit and savour. Unless it shits the bed (bath?) now it’s thoroughly recommended Right, Valdor: Birth Of The Imperium is excellent and should be read forthwith by anyone who is reading the Horus Heresy books or any Warhammer 40K fan in general. Doesn't matter where you are in the series it's a standalone novella that can slot in any time. As a novella I think it shows what a lot of the books in the HH could have been. It is just the right length to get the story across with plenty of plot and characterisation. There was no need for Deathfire for example to have been so long. When you look again at some of the books (up to 32 so far) there could be lots cut out with no loss to story. Anyway - Valdor - read it. |
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Post by Blue_Mike on May 9, 2024 9:30:04 GMT
Anyway - Valdor - read it.
One of the best bits: Amid the roar and thunder of the world’s fury, something new could suddenly be detected, something familiar and yet unfamiliar, something horrifically dragged out of the past and yet even more horrifically indicative of the future. There was a whine, a grind of mechanics, a surge of something massive and coordinated out amid the sensor-baffling chaos of the maelstrom. ‘You should feel honoured,’ Valdor said, hefting the spear effortlessly into its killing position. ‘You are present at their very first engagement.’ And out in the driving muck of the ice storm, where the snow and hail screamed and the frozen earth cracked, ten thousand helm-lenses suddenly ignited, then began to advance. |
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Post by nexus6 on May 9, 2024 9:32:44 GMT
Anyway - Valdor - read it.
One of the best bits: Amid the roar and thunder of the world’s fury, something new could suddenly be detected, something familiar and yet unfamiliar, something horrifically dragged out of the past and yet even more horrifically indicative of the future. There was a whine, a grind of mechanics, a surge of something massive and coordinated out amid the sensor-baffling chaos of the maelstrom. ‘You should feel honoured,’ Valdor said, hefting the spear effortlessly into its killing position. ‘You are present at their very first engagement.’ And out in the driving muck of the ice storm, where the snow and hail screamed and the frozen earth cracked, ten thousand helm-lenses suddenly ignited, then began to advance. YES!!! |
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Post by Zyrr on May 11, 2024 9:12:29 GMT
Both CSM battleforces sold out across the UK - including the GW store - at exactly 10am. Absolutely ridiculous.
I only wanted the new Codex myself, but I knew a number of folks who were hyped to grab these boxes and start a new army for a (relative) bargain. I imagine there's going to be a fair few disappointed customers this morning. Again.
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Post by oldschoolsavant on May 11, 2024 10:18:27 GMT
Too many sytems, production not meeting demand, unsatisfied customers, price increases on already ridiculous markups, army cancellations and the Amazon nonsense. They're crying out "no more, go away" and the internet is too vocal to listen. It's the age old tale of GW wanting to stay in complete control, not wanting to lose that for significant investment, and probably bouncing back to where they've been, the cyclical internal conflict of wanting to stay a small, cool hobby without being corporate without admitting to themselves how corporate they already are. Been here, done that. Give up on the fomo life, embrace the bargins. Spent last weekend starting a Death Guard army, mainly using 90s monopose plastic bodies, bundle of "old" Mk3 bits, plus whatever DG from last big box set, and picked up Lion El' for £30, NIB from eBay as a warlord conversion I'm planning now. Really delving into 3d prints too, grabbed a couple of fun little squads for about £15 apiece, and having fun.  |
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Post by Deleted on May 11, 2024 10:47:24 GMT
Yeah it’s dreadful and if you didn’t like the stuff and the setting and the toys you’d bin it off tomorrow. You see it all the time with other forms of media don’t you - just look at the Sky thread, or how FIFA gets review bombed
I really think editions need to last longer than they do. They should have a console style life span, with updates as needed. As somebody collecting the codexes just for flavour, the current release span is relentless. And if was spread over a longer period, everybody would have the rules and GW could better handle new releases logistically.
They managed to get the Leviathan set to everybody that wanted it but it’s clear that it mangled the production of everything else. I know it’s a smaller game but I do wonder how the new AoS set will have a similar effect.
The rules and app paywall is the worst thing to me. List builders that are open but then lock after codex release date, needing the code from the purchase of a physical book to unlock a paywall. Hurts all the worse because the app is now great. It’s so anti-consumer.
IMO codexes should be for fluff and inspiration. All rules and points should be free and online.
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Post by Zyrr on May 11, 2024 11:00:43 GMT
Despite buying the codexes and having app access I still find myself using Wahapedia more often than not. I just prefer the way it's formatted.
On the subject of AoS 4, I've heard that they've used a decent chunk of capacity to manufacture A LOT of boxes. They're counting on this edition being the big one. Mind you, they did the same with Dominion and ended up with loads of unsold stock which burned them pretty badly.
I think they're hoping the new Skaven will pull in Old World players who want new models (even if the Skaven are only being partially supported for Old World as they're not an official army in that setting for the current edition).
I guess we'll find out at the end of June/beginning of July if their gamble pays off.
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Post by zagibu on May 11, 2024 11:44:40 GMT
I recently found some of my old minis on the attic of my parents, and it seems the models have gotten a lot better in the last 30 years, because the older ones I had look much worse than I remembered. Also, I was apparently blind back then, because the color combinations I used to paint them are...really really garish.
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Post by Bill in the rain on May 11, 2024 13:57:44 GMT
I recently found some of my old minis on the attic of my parents, and it seems the models have gotten a lot better in the last 30 years, because the older ones I had look much worse than I remembered. Also, I was apparently blind back then, because the color combinations I used to paint them are...really really garish. This. I remember the old ones looking as good and as detailed as the current ones. And they definitely do not.
Though it was quite amazing how good people who were decent with paint could make them look.
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Post by oldschoolsavant on May 11, 2024 13:57:55 GMT
On the subject of AoS 4, I've heard that they've used a decent chunk of capacity to manufacture A LOT of boxes. They're counting on this edition being the big one. Mind you, they did the same with Dominion and ended up with loads of unsold stock which burned them pretty badly. AoS has always been quite weird, because it never seems popular. I'd wager if you typed in "Warhammer" to anywhere 90% would be 40k related, most big YT channels, whether hobby or battle reports are 40k, and stuff like Bricky's lore vids entering vtuber/egirl/reaction space are 40k. Even the world of shorts and TikTok are likely similar. There's nothing that springs to mind as an AoS counter to "...only war". See also Fallout. For the outsiders looking in, culturally 40k is Warhammer, and the rest is some LoTR pish.  |
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Post by zagibu on May 11, 2024 15:55:33 GMT
Dealing with formations was always a bit difficult. But Mordheim is better than Necromunda, in my opinion, because melee is more important.
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Post by starchildhypocrethes on May 11, 2024 16:02:23 GMT
Necromunda is the best game GW have ever made and that is my New Vegas-like hill to die on. You are a monster.
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Post by zagibu on May 11, 2024 16:19:01 GMT
I only compared Mordheim and Necromunda because they are more or less the same game but in fantasy vs. sci-fi setting like the main games. If we're talking about the best game, then unfortunately I have to disagree and bring Gorkamorka up.
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Post by Zyrr on May 11, 2024 16:42:06 GMT
Of the modern GW offerings there are four truly brilliant games (imho) that I wouldn't want to choose between:
Necromunda
Blood Bowl
Warcry
Adeptus Titanicus
But I suspect both Warcry and Adeptus Titanicus are living on borrowed time and probably won't be supported for much longer.
(Although there's a rumour doing the rounds that they're planning to turn Warcry into something more akin to Mordheim)
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Post by oldschoolsavant on May 11, 2024 16:50:49 GMT
whispers "Battlefleet Gothic"
Even it's simplified inclusion in the Rogue Trader CRPG is a fun time.
But I do like the Inq28 scene, kinda blends the melee/narrative fun of Mordheim, not as shooty as Necromunda could get (as a former Van Saar with heavy plasma abound) and less wacky than Gorka. Though I probably prefer the artsy creative side more than any rules per se.
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Post by Zyrr on May 11, 2024 16:58:22 GMT
BFG was great, it's true.
(Another) Rumour has it that it will be returning as a specialist game in the next few years. Finger's crossed.
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Post by oldschoolsavant on May 11, 2024 17:07:10 GMT
No, no fingers crossed ! They can't support another system !
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Post by Zyrr on May 11, 2024 18:10:57 GMT
Oh, don't worry; they'll discontinue 3 other games first |
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Post by zagibu on May 11, 2024 19:46:23 GMT
(Although there's a rumour doing the rounds that they're planning to turn Warcry into something more akin to Mordheim) That would be fantastic. I already played with the thought more than once to cook up my own RPG rules for Warcry. Because the physical part of the game is pretty good. |
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Post by Blue_Mike on May 12, 2024 9:33:56 GMT
Finally finished "Mechanicum". I think the next book is an anthology, so I'm hoping it's quite varied and doesn't focus on Titans so much.
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Post by nexus6 on May 12, 2024 10:55:52 GMT
Finally finished "Mechanicum". I think the next book is an anthology, so I'm hoping it's quite varied and doesn't focus on Titans so much. I enjoyed Mechanicum for its human part of the story. But agree that titan focus can be a bit much. There are at least a couple good stories in the next book you should enjoy. |
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Post by Deleted on May 12, 2024 14:21:25 GMT
I’m up to Mechanicum, but can’t get my read on at the mo beyond flicking through the piles of Codexes I’ve acquired. Anybody else waste their time like this?   |
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Post by Danno on May 12, 2024 14:51:36 GMT
Brilliant
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Post by Deleted on May 12, 2024 14:55:51 GMT
I’m gonna fully do it. It can clip on without glue so I’ll be able to look at it occasionally and just knowing it’s there will be good.
A bit worried about doing text on the big scrolls. Any tips?
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Post by Blue_Mike on May 12, 2024 16:33:42 GMT
Dat Sarcophagus
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Post by Danno on May 12, 2024 16:43:09 GMT
Is that a Boglin?
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Post by Blue_Mike on May 12, 2024 16:48:32 GMT
I’m gonna fully do it. It can clip on without glue so I’ll be able to look at it occasionally and just knowing it’s there will be good. A bit worried about doing text on the big scrolls. Any tips?
The transfers included with Marine sets like Intercessors have with tiny text on them, litanies or oaths or some such, I'm sure they could be cut down to the appropriate size.
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