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I've been saying it's not 3.0 because a) The launch date is July 3rd Weekend to match the anniversary. b) Edition changes are usually only talked by GW 3-4 weeks out from launch, and c) It will literally take all the thunder out of the new bigs coming with Kragbro.

I'm 50-50 for everything on each day. Honestly, it just came down to not knowing how far they were predicting things out (Maybe 2 months tops). So let's retool: For Saturday I'm still not predicting AoS 3.0 yet because it will likely go up on Pre-Order mid-June to meet the July 3rd Anniversary and we don't tend to hear about the Edition change until the week before they come out. So batten down the wallets, full spend ahead.

Monday: Kragnos (list of factions and one more big model), Soulblight (new stuff that’s actually new and not just resculpts), a 1v1 box set, scenes from the next episode of Broken Realms (will Goku make it in time to save the Z-Fighters?). This will be a 3.0 tease, but next to no new models. Tuesday: AdMech, Sisters, Orks, War Zone Charadareadingdong part two. Wednesday: Books, TV Shows Thursday: Blood Bowl Team, Delaque 2nd Box, Cawdor 2nd Box, Neutral Characters for Necromunda, Titanicus Release, Aeronautica Release, something new? Friday: Either new army or new releases for another existing Xenos faction. Next narrative setup, and another 1v1 box that will sell out in 5 minutes. Saturday: Horus Heresy relaunch or other new game (like Epic). Not AoS 3.0 (that hype train starts in early June)

I totally agree, and can even relate. I spent most of 2020 and 2021 wondering where the Plastic Slann was for Seraphon (I figured they forgot about it). But Hedonites just got new models. They're so new that they are still in the shrinkwrap (That may have more to do with the battletome contents) I own a little of every army, so it's not a slight that's 'Personal'. I'm annoyed that GW launched an incomplete Battletome, again. Worse still, it's for a Battletome that GOT NEW MODELS DURING THE EXACT SAME STORY EVENT. This isn't an oversight, it's something that should have been caught immediately. I'm a fan of GW and a fan of sports, so I'll use an analogy. It feels like they punted on a 4th and 1 at the thirty when they're down by 3 with ten seconds left. The return man downfield muffed the punt and they scooped to score. Sure your team won the game, but there was a very major coaching error that should be raising red flags.

It went a whole two months before being outdated. Enjoy your new monsters you heathens. To address the incoming comment: Yes, these models do need their own thread.

If you can get three. Belakor sold out in the UK

Book 3 Predictions: Be'lakor has a really big plan to plunge an entire realm into the warp. Tzeentch is on board, but the others are mostly absent (Khorne is busy prepping for the next book, Nurgle's in timeout and waiting for the whole rebirth of life Alarielle promised, and Slaanesh is having a baby). It's a McGuffin spell, so it half goes off, goes off but doesn't complete, or wasn't going to end the whole Mortal Realms anyway, and just disfigures Chamon. Kroak feels a disturbance in the force, and will go on the attack. There won't be much character development here, and Kroak may even put over Be'lakor Olynder's forces get sucked into the soul-catchers from Book 1. Teclis' sealing of the Necroquake will also affect her, breaking Nagash's grip and causing her to switch from attacking the Stormcast/City to trying to get revenge on Chaos. She'll also put over Be'lakor. Barak-Zilfin gets dropped from the sky, probably on Be'lakor himself to end his machinations. He'll be sent back to the Chaos Realm. KO character death likely. Stormcast figure a way to defeat the Soul-suckers with either shootcast or an alpha strike. Book 4 Predictions (so far): Launch date: Early May Kragnos is back due to Teclis' spell. Sigmar likely knocked him out, but a chaos faction will get his ire due to wiping out his people.

MY GOD, THEY ACTUALLY LISTENED TO US

No, but I nominate the guy writing them to write Lumineth Realm-Lords 3: A Cap to the Knee.

Remember how Clampacks were $20 two years ago? All because the animal they get Clampacks from was moved to the endangered species list.

There’s some project inspiration: Turn Ravenak’s Gnashing Jaws into the Cave of Wonders from Aladdin

While I agree with this sentiment, the question implies a lot that makes me say No. When I hear the word “Play” I don’t just think “As an Opponent in a game”. I think “Collects, Builds, and Plays.” And when I read “Gaming Partner”, I don’t think “My Opponent for this match.” I think “My friend, whom I play weekly and talk with daily.” If they want to play the Army I collect, build, paint and play with, I’m sliding mine across the table for them to use. If they want a mirror match, I’m grabbing another 2000 points. If they really want to own that army for themselves, I’ll probably sell it to them and buy a different one. It’s not “This is my turf, stay off.” It’s more “We share this turf, why do we need more of the same?”

Id like to say “Because at 2000 points, one model isn’t 1/3 to 1/2 my army (if not more)” Real answer is that it’s an arbitrary number tied to another metric: The time it takes to play a game. Read the WFB 3rd Ed book. Paraphrasing: We expect a 1,000 point battle to last 1-2 hours, and a 2,000 point battle to last 2-3 hours. Idea is supposed to be the same, but we’ve gone bananas with points to where it’s sometimes a 1 hour affair and other times it’s 4 hours.

I saw Pink Horrors and Bloodletters. So guessing we get Disciples and Blades updated?

I’d be willing to bet the Ur-Grub is a Godbeast and we get a group of humies that worship it.

I did this for a lot of very large models. I haven't found anyone who has made it worthwhile for small boxes (although, I'd buy a ton, which might make shipping cheaper)

So am I the only weird one who would buy direct from GW if they lowered prices? I’d like to help the local Warhammer store/manager, and make sure they keep the local store. But (most recently) I was about to impulse-buy a DE Battleforce from the local third party (who has it in stock), but when I saw the rumor that Cursed City was $300, those plans were scrapped immediately and I haven’t gone back ($300 looks suspiciously accurate). So have any Hedonites purchases (The Archers are maybe the only thing close to price-accurate), Lumineth (the current stuff is too high), hell, I was even interested in Kill Team Pariah Nexus (That’s a big f***ing NO. 12 models for $160 is gouging). I turned to “Big Box Specials” recently for a reason. Everything else isn’t worth the monetary cost except the big centerpiece models, which is a drastic flip from what dragged me into Fantasy in the first place.

Are we complaining about not getting Battletome Updates or having to buy a book again? Basically every army since the first Hedonites (and Sylvaneth), which was DOA) needs an update to be tournament competitive. There was a combination of issues with Warmahordes’ CID updates. Leaving out the fact PP necked all their semi-casuals (by saying everything was balanced moving into the new edition, but the worst army pre-update was somehow even worse, then by nuking their own forums because the criticism hurt their fee-fees). When you are left with only hyper-competitive players you only played with the CID rules. When your army was ‘featured’, it was updated near weekly, meaning the army you submitted a month ago could no longer function or be legal the day of a tournament. Personally, I’d rather just pay $50 every two years than ever see an AoS CID. If there are major issues *cough* Kroak *cough* fix it in the FAQ and wash your hands.

I wanted to say “No, and I don’t think you should.” since most people got their Battletome when they picked up the Lumineth Box. Then I remembered the box was $185. So yea, it’s not worth it. —— It’s in poor taste, and I’d draw comparisons to Sisters of Battle getting the same shaft... but everything in 9th is getting a new book. So it’s more like the SM codex that came out before 9th did, and then was quickly replaced. I am of the conspiracy theory that everything, including 9th Ed 40K, got shifted around due to Covid. Alas, there are a few solutions I see that would defuse my opinion: 1. The rules are entirely in BR Teclis and nowhere else for at least a year, when the last of the Realm-Lords come out. 2. Lumineth Sky-Lords. They get Archerboys as Battleline, Speardudes and Horsemen as Battleline-If, Teclis, a few new models, but don’t get the Cowdudes or the Great Big Pile of Bull (those can Ally in).

I’m probably too late to answer: The first model you ever painted. Paint it again and see how much better you’ve gotten at it.

I would feel better about getting 40 man units if a pack of 10 were $30 instead of $50, or there were a lot more Battleforce deals to go around to get more models for cheaper. I too loathe unit spam in an army, but don’t mind it as much if it’s the Battleline choice.

Everything seems to fit in a neat little box these days: 3 foot heroes, 1 mounted Hero, At least one Centerpiece Hero, and a slightly smaller but otherwise=Centerpiece Hero. Core Battleline unit. Non-Battleline Unit that’s a ranged version. Cavalry unit. Elite Infantry Unit (Usually a Dual-Sculpt). Big Dude (Usually a combo kit with the smaller Centerpiece). And maybe one more unit. Endless Spells. Terrain Piece. I don’t know if I’d like to see the older armies get split and updated though. From what I have seen, Hedonites would be a good option for splitting up (Mortals and Daemons). That’s mostly due to getting two new centerpieces in Sigvald and the Fat Guy. I haven’t seen anything that strikes me as battleline in similar fashion to Daemonettes though. Maybe new Marauders or an equivalent (Like Kairic Acolytes or Bloodreavers).

As someone who collects every army, I would like GW to get on a better diet, take some fiber, and have some regular releases.

Your book is probably on its way.