The Raven Cometh!

One word: Sweeeeet..........

Back from the doomlands!!!!

Heya all,

It's been a bloody while since I have written in this blog, and that is due to the commitments in life other than those of 40k but with the next term coming, I can finally say that I am going to graduate! Yay! I managed to play some games, but I have not written a battle report in a long while. Very soon........


As for the 40k scene I have essentially missed out on a number of things, mainly those of the Daemons releases and stuff, and I have to say after getting the book I can see that Daemons have a drastic rewrite and the book is a very odd mix of both power and randomness, but one that works somehow. My Mono-Tzeentch army will see a lot of models coming its way and I managed to get myself some of the old metal models from both the 1st-2nd edition era and the 3rd -4th edition models (both of which are better than the plastic ones in my honest opinions) to last me for a long time ahead.

I really can't wait to jump in to my Daemons once I return to Malaysia, as I truly enjoy Daemons for precisely that freaky random reason! Some people are moaning, but honestly if you are a hardcore tournament player you can either discard the book or make a broken army out of it. That's how I always see any army book.

And then the rumours of the Tau strikes back......

(Shwon below is my reaction)

I am honestly quite happy that the Tau are finally getting an update, but at the same time I hope that it is not a sad one. So far I am reading the rumours but nonetheless I find myself just waiting for the book so that I know what to expect. Tau is my first love and is the faction that I started playing to learn 40k, and thus I dearly hoped that they could keep the flavour of the Tau just as they have done with the other 6th edition books so far.

And then there are the new GW policies that people are moaning about and also the Miniwargaming video, and honestly I will just say that I love the hobby but I can no longer defend it. Everyone is entitled to what they think, and there are some good reasons and some bad reasons about why GW did what they did. Based upon my personal experience with a friend who used to be a GW distributor, I can say that GW sometimes expect too much from a retailer.

With that I bid thee adieu!

A rare post about a certain game.

Heya all,

Now I know that I do not even talk about Warmachine often, but I will admit that  I am a fan of Steampunk. The problem I have with Warmachine is twofold; firstly I often hate the design of the Jacks as they look rather cartoon-ish to me and secondly, it is a skirmish-like game. Of course, Skirmishes are cool sometime but I just do not feel like it is a warzone proper and that is often secondary to the looks of the game which I felt was important to me in any game.

Now, Privateer Press came out with a race that I would really enjoy looking at as it is not cartoon-ish and has a rather gritty feel that is oddly proportionate and functional.

Say hello to the Convergence of Cyriss.

Looks interesting, although I do not understand the mechanics of Warmachine at all. But whether I would jump into warmachine.....I can still say confidently that I would not be playing this game in the foreseeable  future.

General ideas and thoughts about the upcoming starter

Heya 

Let's start with the Dark Angels. 

Model-wise the Dark Angels' composition is quite an interesting mix. We could see 2 HQs right off the bat (excluding the Limited Edition Chaplain) which are impressive sculpts for snap-on miniatures. The Terminators are also interesting that they are perhaps the first instance of a 'Heresy' mark of Terminator armour with lots of studs on their armour. However the Ravenwing bikers and the Marines is what pulled the overall impressive look of the miniatures down as the Ravenwing bikers and Marines do not look any different from the normal mooks.

For some reason I think of the Chappie as an Iron Chef....

However, game-wise we could see that there is a lot of game mechanics involved in the Space Marine repertoire (teleporting, bikers, plasma, psychic, etc) thus allowing the newbies to get a feel of the many myriad rules of 40k. and. In addition, it seems that this could be some foreshadowing of Dark Angels as being the plasma-kings of the Imperials as befitting their fluff. Perhaps it could be the cheapest/strongest option in the book that could not be ignored. Only time will tell.

Termies cool, Ravenwing not so....

As for the Chaos guys, model-wise GW have truly outdone themselves this time. Seriously I am throwing money on my computer screen and screaming "SHUT UP AND TAKE MY MONEY!!!"

DAYUM

Even without the Red to make the models pop out even more, the sculpts is truly impressive and put all the normal Chaos Marine stuff  (and even the loyalists) to shame. Seriously....this is just too much. The Hellbrute is the one the internet is most amazed about as it is a truly dymanic model with a lot of details on it. The Chosens are stunning as well and the Chaos lord can be a Chosen champion if the need arise in the new Chaos codex.

The true jewel of the starter set.

However, the main honourary mention actually goes to the Cultist as right here is essentially what I consider as the best deal in the whole starter box. With the cultist, you can essentially start a third army/Allies in the form of Traitor Guard or even use them as Penal Legionnaires with the proper conversions. There is also the visual brilliance that you could get some Empire Flagellants and Catachans/Cadians and make the squad even more chaotic than before to complement their overall looks. These guys....just brilliant despite their humble looks.

Gamewise, the army is geared to work in close combat with the Chosen being very powerful if the balance is to be considered within this starter set. We could also deduce that this is in effect for the new Chaos Marines book. The Hellbrute looks to be a buffed Dreadnought and is perhaps the general counter to the whole marine list as only the Terminators could take it down with any amount of certainty. The Chaos Lord's role is something I find a challenge to figure out as there must be a mechanic in place that makes it the equivalent of 2 Marine HQ, but what mechanic could make that is currently unknown to me.

The Cultist in my opinion serves to become a form of buffer for the Chaos Marine elements to work their magic. In addition it appears that they come in two flavours; Close combat and shooty. Perhaps they could be given marks to make them even more useful than before, perhaps Chaos will get a form of the Skaven's shooting at enemies trapped in close combat.

What do you guys think about the starter set as a whole?

Teaser minis from starter set?

Heya all, was looking around Facebook like any other dude, and I found these pictures...... Opinions?

http://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.269948419775665.49469.158536247583550&type=1

2013 40k Model List??

Heya all, new rumours from Johnmclane via Faet 212! And from the looks of it, I thank the gods that I am not near any of my other 40k armies (SOBs, Tau, Death guard, Daemons and Orks) or I will be homeless in the streets. My reaction is just like that kid in Despicable me;

Disclaimer: As always with any rumour, take it with a pinch of salt.

From Faeit 212
When you take a look at this, release the notes below mention that these are going to be released starting June 2013. There is a lot here, including Sister's of Battle, some Fortifications, and a lot more.

Please realize that this is a still a rumor, and that schedules are always likely to change this far out. This is already all over the internet, and it appears it originally came from pastebin and mentions its a deleted Scribd list

via Johnmclane (who took out the Hobbit info)
Games Workshop release plan*
281041230110209 Imperial Agents Enforcer with Heavy Stubber RE
284054630110202 Kroot Kroothawks RE
286010311080200 Cult Hybrid Upgrade Pack PL
286011130110208 Patriarch Dumas, The Veiled Fiend RE
280002330140207 Sisters of Battle Canoness with Power Axe RE
280000211440200 Sisters of Battle Seraphim / Patronica Squad PL
280000111440201 Sisters of Battle Battle Sisters PL
280000411840206 Sisters of Battle Exorcist / Catafalque of Sins PL

281047530110208 Imperial Agents Obsideo Assassin RE
281049111440209 Imperial Agents Deathwatch Kill Team PL
281049230140202 Imperial Agents Deathwatch Librarian RE
280002430140206 Sisters of Battle Prioress Lazarea Verata RE
280002230140208 Sisters of Battle Sister Superior Magdalenia RE
280000330740205 Sisters of Battle Repentia Squad RE

288023030140207 Harlequin Solitaire RE
283041230710209 Cabal Tarellian Cotor with Dragontongue RE
283041530110204 Cabal Alpha Psyker RE
282021211440203 Mechanicus Battle-Servitors / Khorne Caedes Engines PL
287018930140205 Freebooters Ogreen Kaptain RE
285000030110204 Cypher RE

256145512010301 Tau Empire Nautilus Defence Platform PL
256146011840307 Tau Empire Mako PL
256145730740301 Commander Farsight RE
256146211440307 Tau Empire Vespid Stingwings / Vespid Spinewings PL

208263530941100 The Avatar of Khaine RE
208284511450206 Eldar Wraithguard / Cataphracts PL
208284711550201 Eldar Sky Chariots / Shining Spears PL
208285011450208 Eldar Warpspiders / Everguard PL a14
208285230150200 Eldar Black Warden RE
208297830180402 Phoenix Lord Kyme'doc, The Planetwister RE

208281811450202 Eldar Eldritch Raiders PL
208282112050207 Eldar Webway Gate PL
208283411250206 Eldar Phoenix Lord Nuadhu, The Fireheart / Alean Vyper PL
208283512050200 Eldar Spirit Warrior PL
208283911550202 Eldar Dragon Riders PL

208286130150208 Eldar Fire Dragon Xentarch RE
208286230150207 Eldar Dire Avenger Xentarch RE
208286330150206 Eldar Howling Banshee Xentarch RE
208286430150205 Eldar Striking Scorpion Xentarch RE
208286530150204 The Avatar of the Young King RE

206304711540308 Chaos Bike Squadron PL
206305211440303 Chaos Noise Marines PL
206304811440300 Chaos Thousand Sons PL
999030530110288 White Dwarf 5 RE

200462312010203 Space Marine Astartes Battle Fortress Defence Wall PL
200462412010202 Space Marine Astartes Battle Fortress Tower / Pillar of Heroes PL 02 cc
200462512340209 Space Marine Astartes Battle Fortress Monastery PL

208281612050205 Eldar Lamia Strike Fighter / Moon Siren Bomber PL
208283611550205 Eldar Jetbikes PL
208287930150207 Eldar Warlock with Force Staff RE
208288530950204 Eldar Swooping Hawks RE

200470512040203 Space Marine Land Avenger PL
200468512010203 Space Marine Praetor Warmachine PL
200465411540206 Space Marine Bike Squadron / Crusader Bike Squadron PL
200467830740205 Space Marine Skyshatter Cannon RE
200469630140209 Space Marine Terminator First Hand RE
200469230140203 Space Marine Librarian with Jump Pack RE

200462811440204 Space Marine Neophytes PL
200464511440201 Space Marine Techmarine with Artificer Squad PL
200468011440204 Space Marine Sword Brethren / Nightflame Veteran Squad PL
200472230140203 Space Marine Librarian Epistolary RE
200475630110203 Paladin Marshall Sieghelm RE

200470612040202 Space Marine Land Avenger Vulkan / Land Avenger Invictus PL
200470331080275 Space Marine Bionics Upgrade Pack RE
200470231080276 Space Marine Defender Upgrade Pack RE
200471330110208 Iron Father Maalthun RE
200471730110204 Chapter Master Tu’Shan RE
200480130110202 Severus Agemman, Regent of Ultramar RE
200480630110207 Helveticus the Ancient, Bearer of Honour RE

201278911240205 Ork Warbuggy / Deff Racer PL
201281911240205 Ork Wartrakk Skorcha / Flakk Trakk PL
201279011540202 Ork Deff Koptas PL
201286730140200 Wazzdakka Gutsmek RE

227162030941106 Dark Eldar Grotesque Squad RE

202321411411107 Imperial Guard Storm Troopers / Iron Cloak Veterans PL
202342311811101 Imperial Guard Hydra PL

271074511840390 Bloodthirster PL
271074611840399 Lord of Change PL
271074811440399 Chaos Daemons Warp Stalkers / Chaos Furies PL

201281712010205 Ork Flying Fortress / Rokk Launcha PL
201279412010205 Ork Gun Fortress / Mega Tellyporta PL
201283811440204 Ork Flash Gitz / Tellyporta Nobz PL
201279911440206 Ork Meganobz / Painboy Cyborks PL
201285130140209 Ork Warphead RE

201283912010207 Ork Klan Fort PL
201284130740204 Ork Boar Squigs RE
201284430940212 Ork Squiggotaur RE

201283611540203 Ork Big Guns / Pulsa Launchas PL
201285230140208 Ork Painboy with Cleava Harness RE
201285630140204 Ork Grot Nurses RE
201286930140208 Gorbuzz ThreeEye RE
201287430140200 Gritlegg Maksmesh RE
201288330140208 Boss-Kommissa Grotzki RE

200461211440203 Space Marine Scouts with Astartes Grenade Launchers PL
200467911540205 Space Marine Gale Claw Supremacy Fighter PL
200465011440203 Space Marine Space Marine Tactical Squad PL
200465512010202 Space Marine Land Raider Medusa PL

271081411840399 Great Unclean One PL
271081511840398 Keeper of Secrets PL

Note: does not contain re-releases, non-miniature products or the miniature range with codes below 2xxx
Note: contains only boxes that are currently NOT in mass production, expect release beginning in june 2013 at the earliest, the bulk of the releases for the first movie are done by then
Note: leaked before the announcement of the third movie, unknown if this is accounted for
Note: not every release has to be based on the movie, Games Workshop has released miniatures before that were omitted by PJ, like Glorfindel, Elladan & Elrohir, and so on