[How will Games Workshop push diversity in AoS?]

12 minutes ago, Aryann said:

I've just asked you to provide a way to hire more people of color by GW without discriminating white people at the same time. There is nothing offensive here. It would be beneficial for you and GW if you can come up with at least one idea. If you withdraw however I will respect that.

I already suggested actively reaching out to artists in the BIPOC community and increased transparency in terms of hiring policies. However, I think it would also be important to indicate steps to be taken forward to increase inclusivity and work against discrimination in the workplace. 

Keep in mind I do not work for the company and have no way of affecting their policies. Beyond voting with my dollar.

[How will Games Workshop push diversity in AoS?]

@dekay put it into very eloquent terms. It isn't about hiring someone simply due to the colour of their skin, but more about increasing their talent pool while also reflecting the world we live in. 

@AryannI am sorry that we will not come to terms on this subject as we have differing ideological view points. 

[How will Games Workshop push diversity in AoS?]

6 minutes ago, Aryann said:

Go on. Explain me how GW should hire more people of color without treating them special while they apply for the same position as a white guy.

They could actively pursue working with sculptors and writers, which is something they currently do anyway. Giving one artist a job does not necessarily take the work away from another. 

@Overread I do not know their hiring policies, but a lot of companies are exploring different avenues of outreach and are being more transparent about their approach. I do not think that GW is going to do a perfect job but it would be nice if they indicated what if any practices they maintained in regards to diversification.

[How will Games Workshop push diversity in AoS?]

Just now, Aryann said:

You can't force hiring more people of color without doing what I've mentioned above. You either treat everyone equally or you discriminate one group by hiring based on race.

I never said "force", I think there is a lot of projecting going on here.

[How will Games Workshop push diversity in AoS?]

1 minute ago, Aryann said:

This is exactly why leftisdiscriminate

You don't see the obvious that your expectations are extremely racist. You want GW to fire white people and hire people of color. You want to treat white people worse just based on their color of their skin.

If you don't ensure equal chances for each person to apply for a workplace by applying parities you are in fact discriminate a certian group of people.

Qualifications (education, expierience, etc.) of a person should be the only criterion for a job. Not their gender, race, religion.

If you want people of color to have special reliefs or additional points while applying for a post you are looking down on them with superiority because you suggest that they need special treatment and unfair help to get a job. This is absolutely racist.

If I were from a minority and got the job just because company wanted to implement leftist ideologies I would feel ashamed and humiliated.

I never said anyone should be fired, just that they should be more inclusive with hiring policies if they want to truly reflect their statements. 

[General's Handbook - Is it good enough?]

This edition seems really fun but largely inessential.  I honestly think that is a positive thing as it means if I have some extra dough I will pick it up for the hero builder and aerial combat but I will not feel terrible if I don't pick it up. 

[How will Games Workshop push diversity in AoS?]

If GW is taking the notion of diversity seriously it is something that they need to institute in hiring policies and creative decisions. The representation of BIPOC individuals in the games and narratives is important but it is important to have that reflected in the company as well. If they hire more diverse writers, designers and management it will likely be reflected in the game as a whole and encourage more people to enter into the hobby. 


I find it ridiculous that people are arguing that women in the military lack a historical precedent but are okay with magic, demons and trolls. Female soldiers have existed in history,  so it is a little embarrassing that slightly better representation than what has existed in history or contemporary society is where people's incredulity begins and ends. 😅

[The Rumour Thread]

1 hour ago, Coyote said:

There’s 5 Chaos gods #5 is the Great Horned Rat, thank you 🐀🐀

I was only referring to the Great One's pathetic little underlings... they are the ones that need some assistance to bolster their meagre ranks. 

[The Rumour Thread]

I keep stating to my friends that I think GW could easily represent different races within the four god specific factions: 

Khorne - Duardin, a tough heavily armoured unit with low mobility or an artillery piece would work well with khorne.
Slaanesh - Aelves, I personally want Malerion to fall to temptation, but I am cool with plain ol' Slaanesh worshipers too.
Tzeentch - Beasts, Tzaangor already fill this role
Nurgle - Skaven, once again this role is filled already by Clan Pestilens, but they could be fleshed out within Maggotkin a little better.

This would need some work from lore writers and would need some more fleshing out ruleswise, but it would make the followers of each god feel more unique and provide more variety in terms of differentiating playstyle. Although I would be sad if they tried to imply that the different races couldn't worship the god of their choosing.

Although as a Slaves to Darkness player, I really want a return of the Hellcannon manned by Chaos Duardin. And I really want to be able to use it in my undivided army. Considering the awesome bound demon concepts in 40k I think this would look stunning with modern sculpting and in plastic.

[The Rumour Thread]

The exposed chords is definitely a trait of 40k Chaos models.

[The Rumour Thread]

43 minutes ago, Mutton said:

One thing I'd like to see in AoS3 is the introduction of a "minimum damage" rule like some things in 40k---e.g., "this D6 damage weapon does at least 3 damage." Or for something like the new Blast rules, where units above X number of models automatically take the maximum number of hits/damage.

Also, get rid of drops as a first turn deciding factor. It's a terrible mechanic that only limits army creativity. Battalions are already insanely good.

I feel like 40K 9th ed seems to have taken some lessons from AOS, so I am sure it goes both ways and we will get some of the transferable 40k rules.

[The best one of everything army?]

Slaves to Darkness, Cities of Sigmar and Legions of Nagash were my immediate thoughts. I feel Stormcast is another possible option or any of the armies with larger model counts.

[Make NAGASH great again.]

Has there been any news regarding GHB points for LoN?

[The Rumour Thread]

I have seen absolutely nothing for certain armies (such as Legions of Nagash and Sylvaneth) have all the points been leaked or is it being released by leakers in a piecemeal fashion? 

[AoS 2 - Idoneth Deepkin Discussion]

Essentially these changes save me 30 points letting me change a unit of ishlaen into morsarr... even though I like my ishlaen to morsarr ratio already... I could also change the way I am collecting and fit an Eidelon of the Sea onto my list, but at the cost of some better units and a battalion that I plan to run... maybe a low level endless spell? 😕

I dunno I am not complaining but I am not super impressed with these point changes. 

[AoS 2 - Slaves to Darkness 2 Discussion]

I am netting an additional 100 points which gives me just enough room for Psychic cat or two spawn...

I know we aren't getting much but I am excited for the addition something a little more 'Chaosy' to my list. I feel like the 90 pt heroes could have dropped 10-20 points but I am not as well versed as you more competitive players. 

With the point increase for Marauder Horseman will that affect their ability to be summoned via Rally the tribes?

Some folks in the rumour thread are calling the authenticity of this list into question. As much as it benefits my Chaos Warrior heavy list, I am hoping that there is better news for S2D. 

[The Rumour Thread]

30 minutes ago, Kurrilino said:

Nothing drastically at all.

Those changes doesn't make them more or less playable then before

Thank you my friend, looks like I will have 100 more points to play with 🤠
 

Mindstealer Sphiranx  or 2x Chaos Spawn here I come

[The Rumour Thread]

Brodd puts the King in @KingBrodd


So with the points updates for more recent armies being online should I expect less drastic changes for my Slaves to Darkness?

[The Rumour Thread]

10 minutes ago, Dongilles said:

 

I am also waiting for man reads book, maybe a delay because of 4th of july?

Speaking as a fellow Canuck I suspect that the 4th of July is probably not making a huge difference in his review... If anything the 1st of July would have caused a delay but he got out his 9th edition review on time.

[The Rumour Thread]

41 minutes ago, HollowHills said:

Idoneth -

Thralls 120 (down 10), 30 are 320.

Vanilla king 230 (down 10)

Lotann 70 (down 10 lol maybe next year lotann)

Eidolon and turtle stationery. 

Eels, volturnous, reavers, sharks and battlions not pictured.

I hope that is real as frees just enough points for me to run an Eidolon of the Sea... 😊

Assuming reavers, eels and allopexs are at least stationary...

[The Rumour Thread]

1 hour ago, Raptor_Jesues said:

NAGASH BLESS US ALL, VAMPIRES ARE THE MISSING ANCESTRY
Warhammer Age of Sigmar Hi, Nicola Tosi Yes, Vampire is the last ancestry archetype.

The Community article was updated to include Vampires  

[The Rumour Thread]

I have to say that we simply don't know what the future holds. Will soup armies be squatted or will more armies be added to soup tomes? We don't know and I am assuming that GW is watching the sales of armies like Cities and Legions of Nagash fairly closely. I had assumed that the Phonician models from Cities would have been integrated into Lumineth and Dispossesed, Wanderers and the remnants of the Dark Elf line would follow suit when their AOS equivalents were released. But as that is not how it turned out I am curious if that is a sign that GW has more faith in the City concept...

[The Rumour Thread]

The hand looks a little claw like which made me jump to Malerion Aelves. However, it looks so close to those dark eldar weapons so I assume that is correct but do dark eldar often have such freaky hands?

[Starting an elite AoS army]

It is well beyond my budget but I would love to do a Dragon themed Stormcast list of Dracothian cavalry and a Stardrake. Kinda a Stormcast answer to Host of the Everchosen.

It bothers me to no end that a Stardrake doesn't open up Dracothian units as battleline.

[The Rumour Thread]

As for expanding destruction outside of Orcs, Goblins, Ogres and Giants: I still feel like Fyreslayers and Idoneth would have both been good aesthetic fits for Destruction. I personally would also really like a faction of traditional fairytale witches in Destruction. 

One model Underworlds sounds fun but I would hope it was character focused. I feel it would be easier to balance two heroes having special feats than it would be to balance an Iron Jaw and individual skeleton... But I haven't played underworlds only checked out a few batreps of it.