ShadowSwordmaster
Banned
Someone got a hold of the new Chaos Space Marine codex and there is a lore bit in it that is interesting. It seems that Fabius Bile is going after the Primaris Marines and make his own version of them.
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Warhammer 40,000 |OT| In the Grim Darkness of the Community Forum There Is Only War
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Olengie
Member
I'm not surprised.
ShadowSwordmaster
Banned
I really hope that we don't get Chaos Primaris Marines out of this.
I do. The CSM sculpts are old as fuck and Bile has been spending all his time trying to make better marines.
ShadowSwordmaster
Banned
These dudes have forge worlds and chaos magic and they decided to rip off the Imperium? They just suck at making new things.
I mean, Primaris is just shorthand for bigger and better. I'm sure GW wants to transition Chaos to truescale as well, eventually. They can come up with a fluff reason, and it'll probably be better than "hey we had these guys stashed in a closet somewhere, you want em?"
ShadowSwordmaster
Banned
I'm glad that Fabius is taking the initiative here by getting a head the game before any other Chaos Lord.
ShadowSwordmaster
Banned
I will hate every minute of it.
ShadowSwordmaster
Banned
Dark Vengeance had a lot of good models.
I don't see why they wouldn't just release a full line of chaos marines in the style of the Dark Vengeance models:
Make them multi-pose, maybe make them slightly taller to account for scale creep, and everyone's golden.
We'll probably get similar models once GW gets around to fleshing out the World Eaters.
GarthVaderUK
Banned
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Forge World and Specialist Games Open Day flyer:
https://17890-presscdn-0-51-pagely....08/FW-Specialist-Games-Open-Day-Programme.pdf
Note: this is not the video game, that's called Underhive Wars and has a totally different logo.
Forge World and Specialist Games Open Day flyer:
https://17890-presscdn-0-51-pagely....08/FW-Specialist-Games-Open-Day-Programme.pdf
Note: this is not the video game, that's called Underhive Wars and has a totally different logo.
StaffyManasse
Member
I'm excited! Too bad the local gamers are not big on narrative stuff.
GarthVaderUK
Banned
BOOM!
Plastics too! Woohoo!
https://www.warhammer-community.com/2017/08/13/breaking-news-necromunda-returnsgw-homepage-post-1/Necromunda Is Back!
It's been more than a decade since we last visited the Underhive, but very soon you'll be able to battle it out in the depths of Hive Primus.
If you're new to the hobby, you may not be familiar with Necromunda – or perhaps you've only heard about it from the fond memories of other hobbyists. Necromunda dives into the underworld of the Imperium, allowing players to control their own Hive Gang – a pack of ruthless criminal killers augmented with black-market cybernetics, gene modifications and scavenged weaponry. Where Warhammer 40,000 puts you at the head of an army, in Necromunda, the scale is much smaller but the action is just as intense – every single Ganger counts.
Between intense skirmish battles, your gang will grow from a pack of battle-hungry Juves to a feared and respected syndicate of hardened veterans. To get there, however, you'll have to battle against your fellow players, each with a gang of their own.
The Underhive is a big place, and the gangs that inhabit it are as diverse as the alien races that inhabit the 41st Millennium. We're launching Necromunda with two classics.
Gangs from House Escher are fast, deadly, and cruel. While lightly armoured, these cunning warrior women hold their own in melee combat, while at range, they are notorious for their use of armour-melting plasma weaponry.
The gangers of House Goliath are a living testament to brawn over brains. Every member of House Goliath is a slab of vat-grown muscle, armed and armoured with repurposed industrial gear.
What makes these miniatures even better is that they'll be available in multi-part, plastic kits – so easy to assemble, customise and paint into a gang of your own.
Plastics too! Woohoo!
GarthVaderUK
Banned
Few more pics:
GarthVaderUK
Banned
Necromunda Underhive infos from the event:
Necromunda bases:
SillyEskimo
Member
Putting Escher vs Goliath in the initial box set, that's really smart. They're opposite ends of the spectrum and the closest thing to a true rivalry in the game.
I have put a lot of time, effort, and money into Shadow War so I will not be buying this at the start. I had no idea this was in the pipeline or else I would have waited. I wonder how different the rules will be? Will it be compatible with Shadow War? It should be, because the Shadow War rules are straight from the original Necromunda.
The minis look great and I am really looking forward to reading more about it. I'm just a little shocked that it follows so close on the heals of Shadow War.
EDIT: All the gangs? Fuck that's what I needed to hear. I was thinking they would do a Blood Bowl and release 4-5 teams and then hand over the rest to legacy minis and Forge World to flesh out. This game has my full attention.
I have put a lot of time, effort, and money into Shadow War so I will not be buying this at the start. I had no idea this was in the pipeline or else I would have waited. I wonder how different the rules will be? Will it be compatible with Shadow War? It should be, because the Shadow War rules are straight from the original Necromunda.
The minis look great and I am really looking forward to reading more about it. I'm just a little shocked that it follows so close on the heals of Shadow War.
EDIT: All the gangs? Fuck that's what I needed to hear. I was thinking they would do a Blood Bowl and release 4-5 teams and then hand over the rest to legacy minis and Forge World to flesh out. This game has my full attention.
Hydrargyrus
Member
Ohhh yeah!
I'm going to buy every single gang!
I'm going to buy every single gang!
GarthVaderUK
Banned
Added some more info to my post above /\
I'm really hoping this has a lot more depth than Shadow War, which seemed fun at first, but got boring after just a few games. It's 40k lite at a time where they've just made proper 40k simpler and easier to play than ever. I don't see why Shadow War exists when 8th edition does too.
Necromunda with some real thick campaign stuff could be glorious.
SillyEskimo
Member
As a stand alone, I could see your point. However, one of the first things we did was integrate a ton of Necromunda's heavier campaign mechanics. One of my absolute favorite thing about these old GW games, and what keeps me excited about these new editions, is they are open books for narrative play and house ruling scenarios. Shadow War is a fantastic way to play cool homebrew games on a small scale. Also, the hobbiest in me just wants one gang from every faction to paint up and display!
Yeah I'm with you on everything here - I guess the excitement of 8th & new armies just took the shine out of what could be done with Shadow War.
I know one of the guys in our group wants to combine stuff from Infinity, Shadow War and Necromunda into a cool overarching campaign.
GarthVaderUK
Banned
Couple of other little snippets from Andy Hoare at the Open Day: Adeptus Titanicus minis will be plastic (coming 2018) and they're currently thinking about Battlefleet Gothic too.
SillyEskimo
Member
Long campaigns are the absolute best. Drawing up a massive campaign that starts with Battlefleet Gothic, to Epic, to a single battle from 40k, and down to a squad from Shadow War would be super fun and satisfying. My choice would be a massive Tyranid invasion. That way you could even add in some Space Hulk and Kill Team games!
ShadowSwordmaster
Banned
I guess that explains what the symbol is now.
AbsolutBro
Member
Escher <3
Long ago when Sisters could induct guard, I bought something like 60 or 70 Escher models to use as inducted guard. I NEED those models
Long ago when Sisters could induct guard, I bought something like 60 or 70 Escher models to use as inducted guard. I NEED those models
SillyEskimo
Member
Gratz to GW for painting that Goliath as a black dude. I think that's the second one I've ever seen them do. The first being the Warpriest from Silver Tower. And no, Salamanders do not count.
Painting wise, painting black skin is always an interesting change of pace.
Painting wise, painting black skin is always an interesting change of pace.
ShadowSwordmaster
Banned
Someone should make a thread in the OT.
This is, genuinely, one of the highlights of my year. Which either means that my life is very boring, or that I really fucking love Necromunda. I also love that Escher is one of the starting gangs too. Really hope they get to all the gangs eventually, I think Cawdor are a given but I'd love to see Scavvy and Ash Waste Gangers as well.
Cosmic Schwung
Member
They've said they want to cover all the original gangs so Scavvies are almost certainly in. Nomads might be a bit of a stretch though. They did said they wanted to look at Hive Secundus so that would be an excellent opportunity to bring in the Nomads. Will be surprised if the don't bring in Enforcers too despite them not being in the original book or Outlanders.
SillyEskimo
Member
I can't wait to see new Redemptionist models. And Ratskins, Skavvies, Pit Slaves, Enforcers...the list goes on!
And who can forget the hired bounty hunters or unique characters? There was a whole slew of underhive creatures released too. Hell, they even had a necromancer type guy who controlled zombies. Give them all to me GW!
And who can forget the hired bounty hunters or unique characters? There was a whole slew of underhive creatures released too. Hell, they even had a necromancer type guy who controlled zombies. Give them all to me GW!
Cosmic Schwung
Member
Would certainly be nice to see an official model for Gorg. We can forget about that Farseer chap.
So these are not done quite yet, and they are my first group painting ever. 14 Death Guard. Have been working on them on and off for about a week. Doing kind of a Blanchy thing. I go through waves of loving and hating them, lol!
http://imgur.com/a/Eup5O
well here is a link, cant get the image to post.
Also its a totally rando picture. I will maybe get out a light box when I am done.
http://imgur.com/a/Eup5O
well here is a link, cant get the image to post.
Also its a totally rando picture. I will maybe get out a light box when I am done.
Vincent Alexander
Member
Great paint job!So these are not done quite yet, and they are my first group painting ever. 14 Death Guard. Have been working on them on and off for about a week. Doing kind of a Blanchy thing. I go through waves of loving and hating them, lol!
http://imgur.com/a/Eup5O
well here is a link, cant get the image to post.
Also its a totally rando picture. I will maybe get out a light box when I am done.
Thanks! GW stuff usually fits together great. I for sure miss mold lines and stuff though. Appreciate it!
Greigor The Fellhand
Member
the forgeworld space wolf showcased at the open day was horrible. christ, forgeworld makes shit space wolf figures and units. It's apparent they hate them by the lore they've written.
Cosmic Schwung
Member
Wouldn't be surprised if it gets Redmawed. He really does look rubbish.
Greigor The Fellhand
Member
Cosmic Schwung
Member
Christ
I don't think there's a single element of it I like. That fur and hair wouldn't be acceptable on a plastic model, let alone a resin one.
I don't think there's a single element of it I like. That fur and hair wouldn't be acceptable on a plastic model, let alone a resin one.
Upgraded my phone to an S8 so now taking pictures of minis is way easier. Bonus shot of my workspace. What you can't see is tons of paints, a box of tools, and unopened boxes and uncut spruesright above.
Can't believe I didn't notice until now that the plug on the second guys chest isn't painted brass. Guess they're not so finished after all.
Can't believe I didn't notice until now that the plug on the second guys chest isn't painted brass. Guess they're not so finished after all.
dag i would love to play some new necromunda. too bad i have no friends who feel the same. maybe i'll buy it anyway and just rub the rulebooks against my skin.
edit: speaking of rulebooks .. does GW still make nice big paper rulebooks? i haven't purchased one of these games since the late 90s. wouldn't surprise me if it's just like "download this PDF now!" these days ..
edit: speaking of rulebooks .. does GW still make nice big paper rulebooks? i haven't purchased one of these games since the late 90s. wouldn't surprise me if it's just like "download this PDF now!" these days ..
Vincent Alexander
Member
It amazes me how you all blend colors so well from one to another. Those Death Guard look amazing.