Acid_Nine Posted April 13, 2017 Share Posted April 13, 2017 The sheer amount of dakka a unit could put out is pretty insane for a battle line like that. So far I'm still pretty excited, though the amount of 4+'s seems a little hard to swallow for now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OlDirtyCosta Posted April 13, 2017 Share Posted April 13, 2017 I always like to reserve my opinion until I can digest a book. If we are just "talking", 6 Endrinmasters in an Ironclad could heal 6d3 wounds in each hero phase and they are no slouches in combat either. This is just talk we dont know point values and what not dont jump all over me lolSent from my SM-N920P using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yarrickson Posted April 13, 2017 Share Posted April 13, 2017 I keep marvelling at the light skyhooks. 9 of those in a unit of 30, with the plus 1 attack buff off the chemist, shooting at a hero or monster, just crazy. Think its 18 shots, 3+ hit 3+ wound, -2 rend and d3 wounds. That's before we know about any other buffs from the code, other abilities etc. That looks like a great start to me. I'll be in my local GW at 10am Sat to pre-order the book for sure. Excitement rebuilt. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trebuchenanigans Posted April 13, 2017 Share Posted April 13, 2017 Watching the stream now. Trying not to drool too much. Interesting thought: Aether-Khemist uses +1 attack ability in Hero phase on Endrinmaster. Endrinmaster then uses boost ability in combat phase to give 3 damage to melee attacks (dice roll permitting). Gives you 4 3+/3+/-1 3 damage attacks in combat. Nothing to sneeze at, that. Re: Arkonaut company, I'm thinking a 2:1 ratio of skypike to light skyhook/volley gun. They already have a decent punch at range & that extra attack, tend, and damage of a skypike could help make a difference in combat. (See also: Aether-Khemist support role, above.) Edit: I see I was ninja'd somewhat by yarrickson on my last point. Admittedly, it does seem to be a great combo at face value. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Galas Posted April 14, 2017 Share Posted April 14, 2017 Oh man I'm gonna need dice of so many different colours to do the shoot turns of my thunderers! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Acid_Nine Posted April 14, 2017 Share Posted April 14, 2017 3 hours ago, Trebuchenanigans said: Re: Arkonaut company, I'm thinking a 2:1 ratio of skypike to light skyhook/volley gun. They already have a decent punch at range & that extra attack, tend, and damage of a skypike could help make a difference in combat. (See also: Aether-Khemist support role, above.) Edit: I see I was ninja'd somewhat by yarrickson on my last point. Admittedly, it does seem to be a great combo at face value. I think it's the opposite, actually. Keep the squads specialized in my oppinion, with one squad launching hooks from afar to deal damage, the volley gun squad pumping out shots with 18 attacks along with the pistols, and maybe one squad with pikes to charge in and try to kill the big monster or wound some warriors or something, maybe into a squad that was weakened before by a frigate or iron clad. Edit 2: I also noticed that the Arkanaughts add 1 to all hit rolls when targeting heros or monsters, so now they are really good for assassinations and monster hunting. Makes me really wanna have the harpoons even more to go hunting! I'm thinking of getting 10 thunderers at least, and hopefully able to give them all cannons or something to really destroy some stuff! That or the normal gun... nothing like a huge amount of dakka to get you through the day! also with all the bloody 4+ attacks I can see why the dwarfs in the white dwarf had a lot of bad rolls Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DantePQ Posted April 14, 2017 Share Posted April 14, 2017 But so far aren't they glass canon ? Hardly any mortal wounds, low save no save against mortal wounds so far also a lot of 4+ But I guess 2 units will work like magic in Sylvaneth Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MacDuff Posted April 14, 2017 Share Posted April 14, 2017 But when you put lead in glass you get crystal, and these little dudes are gems. I just wonder if they talk in high squeaky voices after inhaling what's in their airships. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DynamicCalories Posted April 14, 2017 Share Posted April 14, 2017 A quick fiddle in Photoshop has lead me to thinking this will be my colour scheme. I really like the Royal Colours that they initial launch had but wanted a darker look, so a warmer yellow but colder purple than burgundy, with red windows instead of blue. Thoughts? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DynamicCalories Posted April 14, 2017 Share Posted April 14, 2017 Also since I had PS open and am procrastinating heavily I whipped up what I imagine is a *key* piece of concept art for the Kharadron's "self made hero" (No political intent here, just the gaudiness of the gold and marble vs the kharadron's own gold trimmings) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FractalRain Posted April 14, 2017 Share Posted April 14, 2017 DynamicCalories - Great paint scheme and very clever photoshop use! I wish I could figure that out and test some schemes! And very funny photo! Clearly your Photoshop-fu is stronger than mine! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DynamicCalories Posted April 14, 2017 Share Posted April 14, 2017 Cheers man, if you want me to whip up a scheme you can always DM me and I can have a go. These are all very lazy 'shops, I am not a professional by any stretch of the imagination, I just dabble with it for personal use but colour swapping is fairly simple (never got the hang of metallics though). The Frigate being so big and with lots of flat colours makes it fairly easy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spidero Posted April 14, 2017 Share Posted April 14, 2017 There's some really nice 360 shots of the ships in the new video Warhammer TV posted a short while ago. Turns out they've been hiding the fella hanging off the other side of the big un all this time. Or maybe I just didn't notice him til now. Sent from my HTC One M9 using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dez Posted April 14, 2017 Share Posted April 14, 2017 Funny that's the same scheme I was thinking about...also seems it will be the third time I'm using it in an army I'd suggest making all those copper colors silver. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DynamicCalories Posted April 14, 2017 Share Posted April 14, 2017 I was thinking of going for a dirty silver, with some bronze segments, basically inverting the endrin colour scheme, and then a warm/ruddy gold for the beards and insignia. I get the feeling from the more armoured troupes that limiting to one metal would be a stupid choice. For the purple I am thinking... Naggaroth, Duruchii... and then a blue? I don't want that Emporer's children look, more dark indigo as opposed to purple. Highlight will probably be Daemonette hide or Genestealer Purple. Any thoughts on that process? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FractalRain Posted April 14, 2017 Share Posted April 14, 2017 Painting schemes is always my hardest step of the whole process, so I am not the best to offer advice. However, I often use the Citadel Paint Chart to help me decide on a color and a process - attached (I think). It may prove helpful! However, if you are going for a dark indigo, then maybe Naggaroth, Duruchii, and then Macgragge Blue? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dez Posted April 14, 2017 Share Posted April 14, 2017 After watching the video, I'm now considering lots of purple, yellow and glowing green effects Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Volund Posted April 14, 2017 Share Posted April 14, 2017 So did anyone else see this picture and think, "I bet I could convert a giant battleship like the one to the right for 500-600 dollars...******...there goes 500-600 dollars." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sleboda Posted April 14, 2017 Share Posted April 14, 2017 3 hours ago, DynamicCalories said: A quick fiddle in Photoshop has lead me to thinking this will be my colour scheme. I really like the Royal Colours that they initial launch had but wanted a darker look, so a warmer yellow but colder purple than burgundy, with red windows instead of blue. Thoughts? Very Pittsburgh Steelers-ish. I may do something quite similar. Port Baraksburgh, located at the confluence of three aetherstreams. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trebuchenanigans Posted April 14, 2017 Share Posted April 14, 2017 Just watched the Vettock video a second time. Couldn't help myself. Colour-wise, I want to riff off of the Barak Zon scheme a bit, but with a slight purple tinge in the red & dark blue colours. Maybe a purple wash over both? I also want to dial the gold & brass back a bit. Go with more iron & steel. The Black Iron Charter keeps popping up in my head as a good name. Maybe a, uh, corsair fleet from Zon, or maybe a more independent company? I figure these guys are a bit more pragmatic, and decide they'd rather spend their gold back home on other luxuries rather than bling up their armour (the ships being an exception, of course). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dez Posted April 14, 2017 Share Posted April 14, 2017 Those illustrations with the Purple, gold and green are so awesome and are really calling to me too. The only downside is that's how I've painted my Necrons...but maybe it doesn't matter? I guess I'd like to branch out and try new things haha. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FractalRain Posted April 14, 2017 Share Posted April 14, 2017 I know what you mean Dez! I find myself wanting to use colors I've used in different armies, but if you like the colors... hard not to use them! Can spice it up by using slightly different shades.....Branching out can be done later...;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dez Posted April 14, 2017 Share Posted April 14, 2017 I love the tones in the first one, and the bright contrast in the second. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DynamicCalories Posted April 14, 2017 Share Posted April 14, 2017 I've just realised Purple and Yellow is UKIP colours so stuff that, I'll be doing a proper blue. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Acid_Nine Posted April 14, 2017 Share Posted April 14, 2017 Brokk looks a lot better in that dynamic pose I feel. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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