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I take it you are a fan of Interdimensional Cable? I think the ability to walk away from a hobby is really healthy. I also think that the fun thing about this specific hobby is that if you really enjoy an edition or game system it doesn't get patched away like in modern video games. If you have the models, or decent enough proxies, and the rules for an edition or game system, no one can stop you from enjoying it... unless you go into a GW store.

That sounds like it will be the ideal time for me to bow out and try another game. 😅

Yeah I am on the same page with you here, it looks like a lot of time and love went into this project but I will probably now watch a single one. I doubt even something tailored to my specific hobby or lore interests would change that, but still a neat idea. I also do not really think that the style of animation in any of these projects really match my personal tastes, even though some are pretty nice. Still I was really happy to see AOS getting some love, even if it was a rather minor visual presence within the preview. In summation, I am happy about the project and for the fans but I am not likely to follow it directly. This is coming from a person who studied animation and the industry for years.

My only issue with that model is that my painting skills are likely not up to the task and will likely never get one. Beyond that I love it and really like having a mix of mutated Chaos lords mixed with more traditionally human models so this checks all the boxes for me. If anyone takes issue with the face and plays S2D with out a million different helmeted heads I don't know what to tell you. She gives me significantly more hope for unmounted Varanguard. Which is my second most wanted S2D unit after the Hellcannon. 😇

The Rules for this new unit have already leaked: "And Saint Attila raised the hand grenade up on high, saying, 'O Lord, bless this thy hand grenade, that with it thou mayst blow thine enemies to tiny bits, in thy mercy.' And the Lord did grin. And the people did feast upon the lambs, and sloths, and carp, and anchovies, and orangutans, and breakfast cereals, and fruit bats, and large chulapas. And the Lord spake, saying, 'First shalt thou take out the Holy Pin. Then shalt thou count to three, no more, no less. Three shall be the number thou shalt count, and the number of the counting shall be three. Four shalt thou not count, neither count thou two, excepting that thou then proceed to three. Five is right out. Once the number three, being the third number, be reached, then lobbest thou thy Holy Hand Grenade of Antioch towards thy foe, who, being naughty in My sight, shall snuff it.'

I am fairly confident this edition will use dwarves/duardin in a similar narrative fashion as 2.0 used elves/aelves. Grungi is one of the few characters already referenced in the build up to the new edition having reforged the SCE's armour. He is also the staunchest of Sigmar's allies. Dwarves are the traditional enemies of most Destruction factions. Broken Realms hinted at a major character's return. KO have recently been part of a major storyline that will likely make their ability to travel by air more relevant than ever. I am not a big fan of a 'Universal Duardin' option for pretty much the reasons stated above. However, I can imagine Fyreslayers being brought into a larger Duardin faction but not the more popular Kharadron Overlords. However, I personally feel like we are more likely to have a Dispossessed army separate from Fyreslayers. Personally, I think it would be cool if they were divided between Valaya's female followers and Grungni's mechanical golems giving the army a unique take on the classic Duardin tropes. This would also let the Duardin in cities keep their visual identity. I think Chaos Dwarves are a potential although I would like if they were a playable subfaction in Slaves to Darkness. I think they would help expand the range, providing ranged support and warmachines. So by the end of the next edition: I could imagine KO, Fyreslayers, and Dispossessed, meanwhile being represented and in both Cities and Slaves to Darkness which will have continued or expanded Duardin presence. I doubt that any of my hopes or predictions will ring true but either way I think the next edition will be a great time for Duardin fans.

New Metawatch article with some funny artwork: https://www.warhammer-community.com/2021/05/20/metawatch-how-does-broken-realms-belakor-change-the-game/

You: This proves the leaks are real! Me, an Intellectual: This indicates Snotlings have returned!

I have a nice little 2000 BCR army that I was able to get through a few trades. Other than some Gnoblars and the scrap launcher, I feel the only way I would expand my army would be with Firebellies. Somewhat to get that fire and ice feel you mentioned, but also because I just feel like these two sides of the army feel the most unique.

😕 This honestly makes me a little nervous as I really want to add Kragnos to my BCR army but I feel like there is a good chance that he will get tied into this new faction and no longer be an option for all of Destruction. I just think that he will look particularly cool alongside the BCR and would be a nice sparring partner for ol' Be'lakor

Ugh, the idea that this is a totem and they decorated it with a fleshy tongue pierced by the teeth only to rot in the sun is so disturbingly dark that I can't help but love it.

I loved them until new model Monday was introduced now these teases feel really underwhelming. However, I do get a kick out of seeing something that is clearly 40k related and trying to desperately tie it to AOS. Like when I would argue things like how tank treads might be Malerion's legs as they are not visible in his only image. But yeah rumour engines are a fun idea but overshadowed by actual previews. Maybe if they only showed rumour engines for soon to be announced models so that we could have the fun of seeing if our speculation was correct. Half the time I forget the rumour engine existed when the model is finally revealed.

I like the idea of it as a named rule that could call back to this mechanic, but only if it functions very differently. Maybe it could be a buff that stems from rivalries but will result in d3 mortal wounds... creating a risk reward mechanic resulting from infighting. Or it could instead be a balance mechanic tied to command abilities where the Orruks/Grots feel animosity to their general if they do not share certain subfaction keywords, requiring the player to roll to see if the Orruks/Grots will take orders. So even though I agree the old rules are terrible and should stay gone they could be adapted into something fluffy and either tactically interesting or possibly better balanced. Also to clarify these are not the best examples as I am very clearly not a great rules writer... I just like when they are able to take ideas that didn't work well and tweak them into something enjoyable. On a similar note, I personally hope that Eye of the Gods can be reworked for Slaves to Darkness to be a point system like all the other Chaos armies have. The more your hero does on the battlefield, the better their rewards, not simply a randomizer. For example, I think Spawndom would cost have a low point threshold and if your hero dies they would get replaced by a spawn like with Gavespawn.

Haven't seen it posted yet, likely as the leaks have been out for a while but here is Ash's review for the new Soulblight book: Also loving the rumours for the new Destruction Faction. I will likely split the new box and take the SCE as my Destruction faction are Ogres.

Yeah speculation is my favourite part of the forum. For example, the recent rumour thread has really put in mind the idea of hunters disguising themselves as their prey. I can see an army of veritable wolves in sheeps clothing and that rumour engine being a character who has cast aside their disguise temporarily. The coolest part of this concept is that it could work with Orruks, Grots, Humans or even other bestial warriors. I know a feline would likely not put on the cloak of it's kin but I keep imaging Thundercats wearing the skin of their prey (they would be a somewhat noble destruction answer to BoC). Kind of a grim dark version of @KingBrodd's skin walker idea for an army. These assassins disguised as boars in Princess Monoke would be a good visual idea: Or these unassuming chaps, that have no part in any missing legs! I know we are not going to get anything like this but as you said speculating is a really fun part of the process. Slipped my mind but this would actually be an interesting take on silent people insectoid carnivores creating mimeses through wearing the skin of their prey! 😧

I want dragons in all shapes and sizes. Other monsters and wild beasts... but most of all I want dragons!

This is my exact attitude (including Dark Elves in 6th) minus getting good.

Lack of Tomb Kings? 😁 Yeah I specifically remember being really excited about the Seraphon release and seeing all the angry reviews that certain strategies would have to change... not that there was anything bad just that they needed to change the one effective strategy and people were very angry over it. Now we all know that it is a really powerful army that allows different styles of play and is significantly better off than it was before. I mean it is fine to be worried about certain changes or realize that your current list no longer works, which is typically the result of point changes, battalion alterations or battleline/behemoth/hero taxes, not the actual rules.

So I could be wrong about this, but I find people react that way with every release. I will always point to the absurd reaction FEC received upon release, people were incensed at unit costs and did not consider the various internal synergies and balances, they just looked at the warscrolls and points. I have seen plenty of positive reactions to the books that ended up being weak because either people liked the basic warscrolls or found some very simple strategies off the bat... of course those simple strategies were often easily checked in game.

The power of name recognition saved Gotrek, Eltharion and Sigvald, so lets hope there is some ridiculously convoluted way to bring him back 😌

I think between Kragnos, Sons of Behemat, Ghur and people asking for wandering beasts... you are getting your wish for Age of Kaiju! Now if only Grungni could build some steam powered giant mechs we'd truly be in business!

💞Move over Ironclad AOS has a new best 'Ship!💞

How did I nearly miss this reveal, I have been hyping the return of our edgelord for so long! I really liked the story and it captured the dark political underpinnings of Dark Elf lore very well. I was just warming up to the idea of the new SCE and now the god of shadows and hype has returned... hopefully with kung-fu gripe! Hopefully the new Shadow Aelves return with Mallus Darkblade ready to fight the various avatars, spirits and eidelons of the lesser Aelven forces! Question, will he replace Be'Lakor as my favourite shadow demon monster?

I am still hoping that this is a 'Wildfolk of Ghur' themed army that features a variety of disparate groups organized around the ethos of Destruction. I want horde infantry of insectoid Silent People, heavy hitting Firmir and semi elite shamanistic shape changing humans... maybe add some witchy swamp hags to round out the heroes.