Wraith Seer and Corsairs Revealed

Forge World has the Wraith Seer up for Pre order along with the new Corsair conversion kits.  I really like the look of the Corsairs.  The Weapons look like a mix of Craftworld and Dark Eldar tech.  The jump packs look a bit goofy, but I can deal.  No rules as of yet.  I surmise they are going to be Guardians that are jump infantry.

The real tasty bit is the Wraith Seer.  Clocking in at 185 points he is a bit steep but not to much more than a normal Wraithlord.  Armed with a D-cannon and a Witch Spear it is pretty heavily armed.  The psychic powers are nice.  My favorite is the one that makes a Wraithlord or Squad of Wraithguard Fleet.  Thats sexy.  THe power that lets a Wraith model live after it looses its last wound on a roll of a 6 is nice as well.

My only real issue is the 5+ invulnerably save. Granted the toughness 8 has always been nice, but I think a 4+ would be better.  I mean a freakin storm shield that does not cover the whole body gives a 3+.  The wraithspear is also kind a head scratcher.  It allows you to re-roll failed to hit rolls like a wraithsword.  It also always wounds models with a toughness on a 2+.  So yeah that is all well and good, but unless the model is toughness 9 you will be doing that anyways.  Being a force weapon or doing something else we have not seen would have been better.  SO yeah I like it, but as usual the offering is kind of lacking like most of the Xenos units GW comes up with. A shame really.

SO my Forge World order keeps getting bigger and bigger for the fall.  I guess that is good thing as it will give me some fun stuff to play with until the next Craftworld codex.  In the meantime I will continue with the Dark Kin.

Next time the first Foundation Of Vengeance:  Spite

Until then...................






Blood Runs, Anger Rises, Death Wakes, War Calls!!!!!!!!!

Forgworld love Continues: Corsairs and Dark Eldar

It looks as if Forgeworld kept some Edlar stuff back across the pond while I was at Adepticon.  We have some glimpses of the corsair forces and some Dark Eldar stuff as well for Imperial Armour 11.

Corsair Special weapons

It looks as if the corsairs are going to have jump infantry of some sort.  These guys looked  to be armed with fusion guns and flamers.

Raider with Haywire blaster

A Forgworld raider armed with a Haywire Blaster.  I really like the look of this so far.  I am very interested to see how different it is stat wise form a normal raider or if this is just going to be an alternative upgrade kit for a standard one.

This Raider looks awsome.  I can't wait for Imperial armor 11.  I would run this just as my normal raiders.  I am really wondering about price point.









Just a quick update.  Remember later in the week I will discuss the multi tiered mission .



Until then................




Blood Runs, Anger Rises, Death Wakes, War Calls!!!!!!!!!!

The End is Nigh: Adepticon 2011 Winds Down

The convention has been fun.  As I sit here the GT is in the final four.  Tyranids, Guard, Space Wolves and Orks make up the final four.  We got to meet up with Team Snake Eyes who is still waiting to see how they placed in the Team Tournament.  Chaplin Aerion got a entry this morning in the Battle Force raffle by getting OST a very much needed cup of coffee.  We even had a few drinks and swapped painting techniques with Goatboy in the executive lounge.  We also were 3 sheets to the wind pretty much all weekend.  A very good weekend.  I will have pictures up in massive numbers when I have a better internet connection.

The Sexy Phantom Titan

Until then..................


Blood Runs, Anger Rises, Death Wakes, War Calls!!!!!!!!!

Adepticon Forgeworld Sexiness

Wraithseer

As I promised I have pictures of some of the impending models form Imperial Armour 11:  The Doom of Mymera.  The one that has me the most excited is the Wraithseer.  A Wraithlord Seer which is armed with a d-cannon and a force weapon.  Yup thats right a force weapon.  I am really anxious to see the rules on this guy.  From my conversations with the Staffers at the booth Imperial Armor 11 will be dropping in August.  I also have to reiterate how big the Phantom titan is.
  This titan is massive.  It is armed to the teeth.  Price point seems to be about $583 for the body and $83 per weapon.  The Wraithseer is clocking in at $56.

Dan Abnett and I

Also I got to meet Dan Abnett.  He is my favorite author form the Black Library and The Guants Ghosts series is one of my all time favorite series next to the Heresy series. 
OST has been snapping tons of photos so keep your eyes peeled her and over at Dark Future Games for updates.








Until then............................


Blood Runs, Anger Rises, Death Wakes, War Calls!!!!!!!!!!

The Biggest And The Strongest

So when the statement "The most powerful model in Warhammer 40,000" is made most players would think it is in reference to an epic space marine character or some Imperial war engine.  This statement was in fact made in the latest news letter from Forgeworld.  It was made in reference to the Phantom Titan.  A better pulsar, a better d-cannon, anti air and anti infantry missles and a long barrel Starcannon or Pulse laser.  The Doom of Mymera as Imperial Armor 11 is called will be comming out soon.  In fact pre-orders will be available at Adepticon, along with pre-orders for the Phantom.

Look at the sheer size of this thing.  It dwarfs the Revenant and I can only assume has more structure points and much much heavier weaponry.  I look forward to fielding one when I can afford it this fall.  So gaze and drool. I will be back with some Adepticon thoughts and progress.

Until then....................


Blood Runs, Anger Rises, Death Wakes, War Calls!!!!!!!!!!!

And the Love Keeps Commin

So I was happy to see some more new Eldar Forgeworld models in my Inbox today.  The boys are bringing us the Lynx super heavy tank and the Shadow Specter Exarch.  The Lynx is floating happiness.  Armed with wither a Pulsar or a Sonic Lance it is also capable of becoming a flyer for a turn.  Needless to say I may be budgeting to at least pick up an Exarch at Adepticon if they bring enough.  Go check the rules and more images out on the Forgeworld site

I Love the Smell Of Resin In The Morning: New Wasps Have Arrived

I received my Forgeworld Order, the 2^nd I am still waiting for the first, yesterday and today I have a nice squadron of 3 Eldar Wasps. Not only did I get them together I also got a game in with them vs one of our local players Red Scorpion army.

The kit is pretty strait forward. The lower hip section and legs in the standard War Walker kit are replaced as are the usually weapon mounts. I Titan like fin is added to the rear along with the jump jets which fit neatly to the rear part of the hull. One feature I really like is the 6 inch flight stand, the new ball type, that allows you to pose the Walker landing or taking off. The new weapon mount use the same style as the Falcon. This makes the model more streamlined and less prone to breaking like the regular ones.

Probably the best aspect of the kit is you have enough parts to almost construct another war walker. You just need the main hull and pilot. I am going to try and find some hulls on Ebay so I can build another squadron of regular War Walkers.

In My game I opted for a deep strike deployment. This proved to be a bad Idea as I drifted close enough for some thunder hammer wielding terminators to assault the squadron. I also only got one round of fire. Granted it was epic to be hitting on 3's with war walkers. I armed the Squadron with Bright Lances and Scatter lasers. My usual dislike for no AP was left aside because of the improved ballistic skill. As an aside I have to say the Land Raider Achilles is retarded.

I did not get to use the jump jets. I hope to get a game in soon so I can really test them out and what they can do. I think the Deep Strike aspect is nice for taking objectives quick, but honestly I think the jump jets are a better bet. Being able to move 24 and then assault means you can get these guys 30 inches across the table. If you pick your targets right you can really cause some havoc. They do need support though. Regular war walkers or more deep striking units breaks up your opponents fire. Deep striking them all by their lonesome is a good way to get them blasted into powder.

You can't really rely on a unit screen as they will be moving around a lot. I see the Wasps being used better as a support and harassment unit rather than a main line unit. It takes the heat off your regular War Walkers and your advancing troops. Their ability to contest and take objectives is going to throw people off guard as well. It seems wrong I can do an army that is completely made up of War Walkers and Seers and Warlocks on Jet Bikes.

I have been moving this weekend and I have mid terms this week so I am going to try and get the first mission completed for the Test of Khaine Tournament. I have to hammer out the details. It should be fun.

So until then.............

Blood Runs, Anger Rises, Death Wakes, War Calls!!!!!!!!!!!!

The Good With The Bad

Well we have our next wave of dark Eldar.  I have to say I am a little disappointed.  I was looking forward to the Beast Masters.  So what does GW do?  They release them all as seperate models and give you one model for the Beast Master, some decent looking Kymera, a clawed fiend that looks like a skaven or war machine reject and a very lack luster razor wing flock.  The last one is the biggest disappointment.  3 little birds on a 40mm base for $12 bucks each.  The pricing is also a big slap in the face.  The Maxed out Beast Master unit is on par price wise with a  Wraithguard unit.  5 Beast masters, 1 clawed fiend, 6 razor wing flocks and 5 kymera come to just shy or $250 bucks.  The models are also very ho hum.  I really hate the fiend in particular.  The Succubus is a nice model though.  The size of the wave is also disappointing.  I was hoping for another unit, liek a void raven or the Scourges.  oh well At least Forge World is showing the love.

In the build up to IA 11 yet another new Eldar model has been released.  The wasp walker is a war walker in steroids.  It is equipped with jump jets like a Titan and to top it all off it can count as a troop choice.  They can deep strike as well.  The big thing though is the BS of 4.  I like them a lot and for the second time this month I have put in a Forge World Order.  Note to everybody though don't forget to hit the express shipping button.  I am still waiting for my shadow specters I ordered on the 2nd thanks to me not paying attention.

I am thinking we will be seeing IA 11 late spring early summer given the amount of models currently pouring out.  If any of this unit development spills over to GW proper I hope we are seeing some previews of a new codex.  Granted there is some improvement that needs to be made with the current experimental rules, but I think they are on the right track.

Next time I hope to be discussing my new models and giving some more details about "The Test of Khaine" tournament I am running at Evolutions Games in Lansing, MI.

Until then............



Blood Runs, Anger Rises, Death Wakes, War Calls!!!!!!!!!!!!

New Forgeworld Sexiness: The hornet

Looks like Forge world is begging me to not buy Dark Eldar.  They have just released a new light tank called the hornet.  It is a fast attack choice and fielded in squadrons of 1-3 tanks.  They can be armed with 2 weapons form the usual list, but the list also includes the pulse laser.  Did I mention they have scout? 
I see some very nasty things happening with a squadron of these little guys.  Granted thay are 55 points base plus weapons and vehicle upgrade so they are quite expensive.  They pack some punch though.  The weapons are not twin linked and they only have a ballistic skill of 3.  This means you will hit half the time but in a squadron armed with pulse lasers that can do some real damage. 12 strength 8 AP 2 shots would be pretty nice on a squad of marines or terminators.  Granted that squadron would be about 400 point give or take  They seem to be a Craftworld version of a Ravager but without the  low cost and nifty tricks.  I will probably break down and buy 3 though just to see how they fit into the mix.
Well I did not get a battle in with Vogrin yet, but Saturday I will be trying my new 1850 swooping hawk Ulthwe list.  Should be interesting.  I will also be finishing up the Phoenix Court of Khaine series with the big man himself.  The Avatar.

Until then.....

Blood Runs, Anger Rises, Death Wakes War Calls!!!!!!!!!!!!!

More U.K Games Day Goodness

Well I thought I would tempt your taste buds with some of the concept models for IA 11 which should drop some time in second or third quarter 2011.  Besides the Phantom Titan we will be seeing a new Aspect shrine and some new tanks and vehicles.

 This new tank called the Lynx looks to be a lighter version of the scorpion with a fixed Pulsar.  Should be interesting.

 Of course the Phantom Titan needs no introduction.  I am curious to see what this bad boy is armed with.  It is sporting a close combat weapon so I am wondering if he will be packing a distortion cannon or pulsar.  I am hoping we have multiple weapon options.

 This is called a Hornet and looks to be a new tank sporting some bright lances or possibly pulse cannons

So here we see the new Aspect warrior temple the Shadow Specters.  Looks as if they are jump infantry of some sort sporting some heavy weapons.  Bright lances or some are speculating mini prism cannons.








So there ya go kids wet your whistle on these tidbits. I am really looking forward to this book.  I better start saving as it looks like Forge world may own my soul this summer.

until then.......



Blood Runs, Anger Rises, Death Wakes, War Calls!!!!!!!!!!!!