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  1. I'm well up for Deepkin, but on foot preferably. Daughters of Khaine would be awesome, especially Melusai or Khinerai, a hag or something for characterful models. What's happened with Tenebrael Shard or the Mistweaver? Something with that aesthetic would be cool.
  2. Thank you for this. I love that it's the old school names... Space Wolves Grey, Snakebite Leather, Ultramarines Blue to name a few. I've said this on a few places but more choice is definitely a good thing. And also, speeding up elements of the paint job doesn't mean that you can't produce outstanding results by using these things wisely. Hexwraith, for example, is brilliant for using for Warp fire, green glow etc because of its properties - thin, high pigment etc. Using regular paints, washes etc then supplements them. I've heard a few people say they look fantastic over metallics too. I've had the joy of seeing people like Darren Latham's Silver Skulls in the flesh. They're literally sprayed silver, washed (carefully) and then all the hard work goes on the eyes, shoulder pads and other details to help it stand out. They're beautiful, but clean and simple paint jobs. Then when you add in the characters and the whole army looks phenomenal. Or, Tyler Mengel's awesome Nighthaunt. Use of Nihilakh Oxide. These could be used similarly - get the big areas done quick, but devote time to details. I'm keen to see how these could be applied to flesh personally. These are great. Use as intended for very quick army jobs. Use in your arsenal however you wish if you stick to more traditional methods.
  3. I'm cautious to lurch one side to another. My initial disappointment of Chaos only receded, just based on how good Kill Team is and my hope Warcry would be the same. Now the reveal of 9 other factions puts me right back to where I felt before - I'm really happy. I'm also not going to worry too much about what those 9 other factions are (though I will hope it's quite a 'free' choice a bit like Kill Team is) because if it's remotely like Kill Team, I'll end up using it as an excuse to try factions that aren't what I collect for AoS anyway! It's going to be good whatever happens, of that I feel really confident.
  4. Ray Dranfield has created some exceptional stuff (I can't remember the other chap). The Kill Team scenery is immense, but actually so much of all of it is. It is incredibly flexible, expandable and I had some many little bits spare that were perfect for basing as well. £80 for two Kill Teams (nearly), a set of ruins, the board and rules is huge value for money. I'll buy a set of Warcry in an instant and one for the school club if it's remotely as good. I feel the same. I started with 40K over 20 years ago but it never got going like I did with Fantasy. But because KT is so collectable and easy to play, I now have a fully painted Tyranid Kill Team, a nearly finish Space Wolf one, a primed Ultramarine one, a built and based Necron team and that's without looking at the GSC or AdMech I have on sprues.
  5. I'm always amazed how the rumours get out. I know a couple of people who work for GW, either directly or otherwise, and neither spill the beans - it's not worth the risk. I'm guessing some staff have close friends they might let slip some things to just because of the sheer quantity of new stuff that they didn't realise was released, but that hanging threat of job loss (presumably a dream job for a lot of them) helps keep their lips tightly sealed. I think a lot of it comes from staff in distribution or warehouses. They might have zero interest in the hobby and think nothing of saying 'yeah I saw a box full of daemons, Wrath and something' to a mate and it snowballs from there. If I worked in somewhere like the Design Studio I wouldn't tell a soul.
  6. I've been painting Tyranids for Kill Team lately so haven't felt I should overdo the posts on an AoS forum because people aren't here for that. I love WIP Wednesday. Even though Weds are a pain for me (meetings after work, daughter at Guides), it forces me to do a bit of hobby I might ordinarily skip.
  7. Sounds good. I've got to try it and see. What temple did you run?
  8. Yeah that's very true. I do wonder if the snakes and even Morathi however have the fighting power to have a bit of a scrap too? I'd also use the Doomfires and Heartrenders to pinch objectives due to their speed and try and keep them to limited fights? Other potential is to add another Medusa rather than boost the snakes to a 10/5/5 for a bit more magic but might benefit more from the additional snake attacks?
  9. I know it runs against the current trends, but has anyone tried a more magic heavy list? I don't really mind if I win a lot, because I buy based on what looks cool to me, but I'm going down the new model route with Melusai battleline, Bloodwrack Shrine etc and Khinerai. I've got 10 Melusai (plus an additional 5 unbuilt), 10 Khinerai (unbuilt, Heartrenders the better build?), 10 Doomfires, 2x Hags, 1x Slaughter Queen, 1x Bloodwrack Shrine (magnetized). I want to use the Geminids and Spellportal, thematically. However, with the remaining battleforce models I could do another Shrine, Witches/Sisters (though I might use the Sisters as pirate ladies for my mixed Order army). Ideally the list is something like: Bloodwrack Shrine (General) Hag Queen Hag Queen Morathi 3x5 Blood Sisters 2x5 Heartrenders 10xDoomfires Geminds Spellportal I did include the Slaughter Queen to support the unit of Melusai, and also an Assassin for that proper Khainite vibe, but maybe that 180 points would be better served to bolster a unit of Melusai upto 10? Does the Avatar have a place? Do I stick to my guns with an Assassin and have him dropped from the sky from just one unit of Heartrenders? I did do a double shrine/no Morathi list but I can't have a DoK army and not have Morathi! Especially as I've now got 4x2000 point armies on the go. My thinking is to sell the 2nd Shrine, buy Morathi and 5 more snakes? Thoughts? EDIT: Something like this - Allegiance: Daughters Of KhaineMortal Realm: UlguBloodwrack Shrine (220)- GeneralMorathi High Oracle of Khaine (480)Hag Queen (60)Hag Queen (60)Assassin (80)10 x Blood Sisters (280)5 x Blood Sisters (140)5 x Blood Sisters (140)10 x Doomfire Warlocks (320)5 x Khinerai Heartrenders (80)Umbral Spellportal (60)Geminids of Uhl-Gysh (40)Total: 1960 / 2000Extra Command Points: 0Allies: 0 / 400Wounds: 99
  10. Maintain my current painting frequency. I do a good few hours a week now and I've come to love painting again. Play some games! I've got Kill Team lined up over Christmas with a bit of luck, but I live so close to Warhammer World it's ridiculous I don't play. Maintain focus. I've now got 2000 point armies for Daughters of Khaine, Stormcast Eternals, Mixed Order (which is its own army) and Order Serpentis. Order Serpentis is supposed to be my main one! If I want to buy something new, I need to just get a character model or something to scratch a hobby itch. I've also got 5 Kill Teams if you include the box set!
  11. Regarding old world and retuning characters, look to the 'dark' aelves for your answer. Morathi - demi God Malerion - actual God (he is isn't he?) All other characters, consigned to Legends. You've got the GW blueprint right there. You might get the odd one slip through the net, but no other character (and the Druchii had some awesome ones) has survived other than in Legends. The other nice bits is to see Mathlann referenced by the Idoneth, Khaine etc. I love that link back. I don't have any rumours, so I'll leave my two pence there! 👍
  12. Good luck. I regularly get it wrong myself but practice makes perfect. One other tip, is that you need to have your hands in such a way that your hands are very steady. I can't really explain it, but the way I hold the painting grip means my left thumb and left little finger sort of support the right hand. I'd take a photo but I need 3 hands to show you! 😂
  13. Painting eyes is difficult. However, these are my steps: Paint basecoat and wash on face. If the wash is dark enough in the eye recess, paint a nice couple of thin coats of white. Use a good tipped brush and the paint has to be a good consistency. Too thin and runs, too thick and you won't have the working time before your brush is drying. If it's not dark in the eye sockets, Rhinox or black before the white. In either case, a bit of darkness around the edges helps define the eye. When the white is white, paint black lines, not dots, from above the eye to below. This gets a bit of black on the eyebrow or cheek, but you should get two even lines on both sides. Make sure you look at the model dead on here. Tidy up the face when you finish the layers. I'm rubbish at photography but these might show the outcome.
  14. "Scaled new heights of secrecy" are the clues there aren't they?
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