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1 hour ago, C0deb1ue said:
Yeah just more ineffectual debuff rules for Kruleboyz. A predominance of fluff rather than decent powered stuff.
I think it's a nice little ability. Gives you some level of protection against shooting for a fairly combat heavy army.
Some units, sentinels, tzeentch archaon, nagash, severith etc are broken to the extent that any rules that work effectively against them would be their own kind of toxic. Better to nerf these units.
I suspect the proof for warclans will be in how big wagggh works rather than these subfactions.
Stormcast continue to look very strong on the basis of previewed rules. A 6 up ward might not sound like much, but bear in mind most of this army will be on 2+ saves and Praetors exist.
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42 minutes ago, Ogregut said:
I do hope it's a success, I dont understand why people want it to fail or would take pleasure if it does.
I want it to fail enough they have to improve their offering or are disincentivised from paywalling previously free content.
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18 minutes ago, JackStreicher said:
Oh boy, is it just me or does GW seem a little desperate to get people to subsribe for WH+?
The whole posting of today was 90% "You get this, and that and this for FREE*" there was almost no other info in there XD
* if you subscribe for a year. Rofl, that'S not free btwThey know the actual content isn't that great so they need to reinforce that by offering incentives.
If they were confident in the offering they wouldn't have announced the voucher promotion less than a week before launch.
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This is sad but funny...
So in addition to an extremely buggy sign up process (from what I've heard) the app isn't even called Warhammer+, it's Warhammer TV.
The battle report is also a 1k game using only models from the starter set.
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16 minutes ago, Elmir said:
If WH+ would be a guarantee that I can stay up to date with all the rules in the game I'm playing, for a £5 subscription, I'd actually be pretty happy about it. And it wouldn't mean I would stop buying the books I actually wanted... But it would be nice to be informed about other army's rules as well. "Gotchahammer" because you spring some rule on your opponent he never even heard about, is not really a fun game.
Exactly. I would be really happy with this even without any animation content or free models.
Most people know there are ways to get access to all the rules without paying for them, but I'd much rather there be a legitimate way to do so.
If you want to play competitive matched play you really need to be able to check out rules for popular lists.
I used to torrent tons of films and TV shows because they either weren't available in the UK or the only option was to buy them on DVD which cost £10 to £15 each. Now I subscribe to multiple streaming services and never torrent. Plus I still buy physical content sometimes, but it's more likely to be a big limited edition of something I really love.
If GW had this approach I would still buy physical books for the armies I play, but I'd have legitimate access to all those I don't play but need to know the rules for.
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34 minutes ago, RuneBrush said:
I actually sit somewhere between HollowHills and Overread. I think it's natural for us to compare subscription services, however Warhammer+ isn't purely a streaming service so to compare it to other streaming services isn't a like for like comparison. In truth we're better off comparing Warhammer+ to other hobby subscriptions like Duncan Rhodes' Painting Academy, or the plethora of content creators on Patreon - although that's still not a like for like comparison.
I think this is pretty close to what my main concern with WH+ is. If it was marketed and presented as a primary hobby service that focused on adding lots of good hobby content then I'd be more interested.
Instead it seems to be marketed mostly as a streaming service with most of the content beyond the animations being vague and unclear.
If it was a service that focused on releasing loads of painting, modeling and gaming videos plus access to a digital library of up to date rules and lore I'd be much more interested. They could even do cool stuff with the app, like keep the warscrolls and basic features free but add an "aos reminders" type function as the premium option.
Right now it isn't really clear how much hobby stuff there will be, how often it will be added and of what quality. They mostly seem focused on pushing it as a streaming service which is why I compare it to Netflix or Disney.
Right now there is nothing that is useful to me from a gaming perspective, no rules content access, no app etc and the hobby side is completely unknown.
If you subscribe to Duncan you know what you are going to get. High quality painting videos that are presented by someone who comes across really well.
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What constitutes value is always going to be subjective. For some the Ironjawz model is worth the price alone.
But for me if you compare what other services offer and what WH+ could have offered it isn't good value.
Compare what you get included with Disney+, Netflix, Amazon Prime etc to what WH+ offers.
GW could have also included all current white dwarfs and digital books with WH+ but deliberately chose not to.
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54 minutes ago, Gaz Taylor said:
+++ Mod Hat On +++
Just a quick note about this topic as we’ve had some queries about this. This is all opinion and so far hasn’t gone too much one way or another. Here at TGA we don’t mind criticism as long as it is constructive. Not everybody is going to like Warhammer+ and they are entitled to that opinion, just as much as those who think it looks ace and want to sign up.
Obviously this is just my opinion. It's coming from the same place as asking people not to pre-order video games at full price before they've even been reviewed.
Basically I'm just saying don't give a company money until you know the product is worth it.
I don't really understand why some people would stan so hard for GW that they'd want to shut down discussion. But hey, this forum has taught me there are some people willing to praise GW regardless of what they do.
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I am strongly encouraging my fellow AoS hobbyists to avoid signing up to WH+
Reasons
1) There is little to no AoS content at launch.
We know there are no AoS animations as part of the launch offering. The only announced AoS fiction for the platform is the Blacktalon animation that lacks any clear release.
We know there are two battle reports and two painting videos, it seems likely that one of each will be for AoS. However, there are tons of free painting videos on YouTube (including by GW) and if you are looking to go to the next level I would advise spending the money supporting a pro painter who has a patreon. There are so many free battle reports on YouTube.
2) We have no idea when the AoS app will launch or the state it will be in.
Put simply it could be a complete car crash or totally lacking in features. We also have no idea when it will be updated or how much premium access will be included initially as opposed to a free "beta".
If you think I am being pessimistic look at the 40k app and how that went.
3) We have no idea how often new content will be added.
Very simple. They could add several new episodes each week, or it could be a couple a month. We also don't know how long these episodes will be. For instance, painting videos may only be 5 to 10 minutes.
4) There is no harm in waiting.
Give it a few months. You can get an idea of the quality and schedule of content, as well as hopefully see the release of the aos app.
If it turns out to be great then you've got a few episodes of different series lined up to binge. If it turns out ****** then you've dodged a bullet.
Sure you are going to miss out on some store vouchers, but most countries have access to LGS who offer 10 to 25% discounts on GW products. You also potentially save more money by just waiting.
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5) Put pressure on GW
We should all remember that up until now a lot of the content that exists on WH+ has been available for free. The old AoS app, painting videos and so on. GW is monetizing something they used to give away, and as consumers that isn't a good deal for us.
Nor are they actually sticking to their commitments, I.e. including a premium aos app at launch.
If the service struggles to attract subscribers at launch do you know what will happen?
They will have to make it more appealing to consumers.
Do you know who wins from that?
YOU!
A final word...
If you are already using the paid features of the 40k app or are really keen to set aside time to pour through old white dwarf articles, then go ahead and subscribe.
I know there will be value in this content to some people. This post is meant to argue that the cost exceeds the value for most AoS players.
If you are 100% happy and excited for what's already been announced then I truly hope you have a lovely bug free launch day and enjoy it!
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Here is the situation with the app. The team they have working on it is tiny and split across the AoS app, the 40k app and now the WH+ app. Their priority right now is the launch of WH+ and that is only going to be a success if they make sure the app that hosts it is working. That means all their developers are 100% focused on getting it ready and fixing any issues post launch.
The goal was to release the aos app with the new edition, but they don't have an MVP yet. So what is going to happen is that the aos app in a very basic state is going to "launch" in a free beta version. This means they can excuse all the bugs, lack of working content and options. The app will stay in this "beta" state indefinitely with no work being done on it.
Once they are confident with WH+ they will return back to fixing issues and putting content into the AoS app. It is unlikely to be functional until at least next year.
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6 hours ago, Dongilles said:
Any rumors on the new app?
it should be available before warhammer+ and new armybooks.
This would be the last week.
It's been indefinitely delayed. WH+ is launching prior to any app rollout. They are focused on making sure that the WH+ app itself functions and dealing with the work on that.
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New chaos warriors and marauders soon?
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24 minutes ago, Enoby said:
Interestingly, as @HollowHills suggested, there are a number of canonical nonbinary characters in Slaanesh however I think they're often misgendered as "she". Shalaxi, Dexcessa, and Synnessa are all only canonically referred to as 'they', but fans usually refer to them as female (though sometimes male for Shalaxi); I'd imagine that it's because they have a feminine form and name (with a vowel ending), and they sound more female when voiced over. Just an interesting tidbit!
(A few people will say all demons don't have a gender, but this isn't true in the sense that Skarbrand, Rotigus, and Kairos are always referred to as "he" - they may be malignant figments of the imagination, but they are gendered malignant figments of the imagination).
I definitely agree that I'd like to see more representation, especially with how open a setting AoS is. While I love Slaanesh, I do hope that other factions get more LGBT+ representation because it feels a little, erm, questionable for the only LGBT+ coded faction (where it's common and very much accepted canonically) to also be the faction that represents depravity and who are probably the most deplorable and evil faction in the game. I know this is a holdover from the 80s where Slaanesh was more rockstar culture, but it'd be nice to see more LGBT+ heroes (as in, 'good' guys).
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4 minutes ago, Neil Arthur Hotep said:
I think something like a canon trans (or even otherwise LGB, which I don't think we have seen yet) character model would be pretty cool. There was that mention of a non-binary/third gender Stormcast and nonbinary-to-female Skink Priestess in one of the Soulbound books, and I thought that really added to the atmosphere of how vast and full of possibility the mortal realms are.
Really, in a place as magical as the mortal realms, I would be surprised if people didn't change their bodies to better match their souls occasionally.
I also want it to be known that my skeleton hordes are strictly equal opportunity.
I'm guessing it's pretty easy to be a transgender stormcast. Sigmar can presumably reforge people in whatever body they want.
But I think by definition every slaanesh character is probably LGBT.
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20 hours ago, Gareth 🍄 said:
If they were to make a Brodd model I think a little bit bigger than a standard Mega-gargant would be cool
Edit: and if they update Mancrushers, let's have some lady Gargants too!
A bit of green stuff and you could easily make a female gargant. Give them a backstory as being a transgender gargant or something even.
Then you can beat games workshop in having the first transgender model. Though I'm sure we'll get an official one sooner than later with the diversity push.
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Undivided demons would be super cool. Seems unlikely though given the lore. Unless it's something like Be’lakor gets to make his own.
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Personally I think the B&C leak is pretty credible.
I've kind of given up on 4chan. It's 99% ****** posting. I used to go there for resources but there are better places now.
Also the Incel style alt right humor has become less tolerable since it started to lead to actual real life violence.
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1 hour ago, Clan's Cynic said:
"Stormcast and Kruelboyz are coming soon, you won't have to wait long!
Speaking of bones, the Bonesplitterz of the Orruk Warclans sure love them! Why not pick up a box of Savage Orruks and Savage Boarboys today?!"
- GW, probably.
"All out attack makes Savage Orruks real winners in their new battletome"
- A "playtester"
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I'm really nervous about this stormcast release. It seems like there is going to be a lot of power creep in aos 3.
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4 hours ago, Nizrah said:
I would say that SoB are unkillable for everything except IDK and DoK.
Here is a brief list of armies that can kill SoB while still playing a competitive list designed for a 5 game event.
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IDK, LRL, DOK, Seraphon, FS, CoS.
Chaos
Tzeentch, StD, Nurgle
Death
SGL, OBR
Destruction
OM, Big Waggh
SoB are a strong pick and got better with the white dwarf, but they are amongst a pack of solid armies.
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2 hours ago, Carnelian said:
AOS 3 has brought big improvements for SoB. They're definitely good now
I'm not saying they are bad. They are definitely a solid A tier (below S) and in the same bracket as stuff like Idoneth. But if I'm fighting SoB I know I can kill their units. If I'm fighting Morathi, Tzeentch Archaon etc I know I can't.
I wouldn't want to play a low tier army vs SoB but you can say that for many A tier lists.
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33 minutes ago, Nizrah said:
SoB aren't good? XD Try to kill mega with AoD... They are super strong in 3.0
I have. It isn't that hard. I've played SoB twice and both times my Idoneth shredded them.
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10 minutes ago, PrimeElectrid said:
Tome Celestial gives gargants a one drop with 3 Megas, or one extra enhancement.
Or one mega and 3 baby gargants for one drop or swift.
One drop megagargants
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Eh I feel like it's kinda ok given that all the other factions have access to a one drop, plus SoB aren't that good anyway.
I'm still against the concept in general though.
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1 hour ago, Clan's Cynic said:
Only tangentially related to AoS, but a chap over on Bolter & Chainsword who's source of rumours/leaks was accurate about Kill-Team/Death Korps/Cadian upgrades as far back as November has said that, among the huge list of 40k leaks, new Daemons are 'in the pipeline'.
World Eaters were also mentioned, that does make me wonder if they'll be for Khorne in a similar vein to the Death Guard's launch seeing a wave of Nurgle Daemons not long after.
Can you copy and paste or link?
The Rumour Thread
in Age of Sigmar Discussions
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I think people should chill a bit about the warclans rules. Remember you're not playing a Kruelboyz army, you're playing a Orruk Warclans army.
Most of the strength in the book will be based on how good big waggh is when choosing the optimal units from across the range.
That range is pretty big and Orruk Warclans were a fairly solid pick for a lot of AoS2. I can see them doing ok in AoS 3.