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Looove this. Also... we have a little sppyyyyy...

Really do hope we get a story today because yay stories but also the prospect of DB6/ Abraxia/ Darkoath/ Gunnars pre orders. As for Spearhead and the launchbox honestly I feel they would go the same as 40k by having the models needed for the combat patrol/ spearhead AND extra models on top. Then when we get the 3 starter editions the ultimate one will have the 2 Spearheads minus those extra models so that once the launchbox is gone we still have a starter box with 2 Spearheads in to allow 2 friends to have a box to start together the same as how 40k ultimate had marines and nids CP models in it.

I think there is room for change in this launch box compared to others because we are receiving a big revamp on the rules so even for veterans it is new content even if a bunch of systems stay the same so it is a good time to have a more starter set version for both new and old players and Spearhead gives a good way to do a quick test run of the new system before hopping in to a bigger game.

I thought of doing the same since I have the Cities army box but on discount it works out £14 less than a spearhead box to pick up the Marshall and Canon, but... for £14 extra an extra 10 steelhelms and 5 cavaliers is pretty good since those cost £60 together on discount so I may as well just grab the Spearhead and get extra units to add to my forces.

" Later today, we’ll also be previewing rules from the first General’s Handbook, and we’ve got a wealth of Spearhead coverage to come."

I'LL TAKE YOUR ENTIRE STOCK!

Cursed by the double post Gods

Honestly would love this. I am really eager at the prospect of a new Azyros/ Zephyros model to go alongside Prosecutors.

Indeed, Warcry is such a great game that is being more loved over time. Losing it would be a crime.

Speaking in what is going to pop up here and there in 4th and the future I was thinking more on Spearhead boxes. In the preview on different game modules they mentioned that there is no magic phase. Now no magic/ prayers is going to feel a little odd for some boxes that already have Wizards and Priests as the general. Sure they can edit them to make them fit in to Spearhead but it won't feel very true to the models so curious which boxes will be updated first. For example they mentioned Vanari as a Regiment maybe we will see the Cathallar replaced. Maybe it will even point to speculation on model updates. Soulblight have a Vampire lord for example but maybe we would have a thematic box of Wight Knight, Graveguard and Black Knights to remove the wizard and also have updated sculpts.

I definitely prefer the Hallowed Knights. I've always painted mine in silver just because I like it more.

I know that feeling I bought Fangs of the Blood Queen then when the Darkoath were announced I returned the box right away to start towards Darkoath funds.

I would love to but they decided to come out before payday. Hopefully get my fix with Gunnar's Oathbound Edit:Part of why I hope some go in to a spearhead eventually

Horse guy is always a good look

https://www.warhammer-community.com/2024/04/16/kit-focus-these-versatile-darkoath-miniatures-have-sworn-an-oath-to-customisation/ They keep making me want them. I need to resist because I know they are going to be solo releases later but urgh... this box calls to me. My wallet holds me back.

At first I was thinking Slaaneshi but that GSC model has me thinking otherwise.

I am really hoping it is hinting to something especially since, like you said, it is a lot of work for just an April Fools. It would be very interesting to see that Chaos forces were also tied up by Skaven. Sure they are both Chaos but it isn't exactly the first time different factions have come to blows, it could be seen as an insult to have the Skaven pop up parking their city in the front lawn of your fortress and be seen as a challenge. Also while people are waiting for Darkoath and Abraxia I recommend reading/ listening to Scourge of Fate. Half way through it at the moment but it does have Chaos warriors and Darkoath with the story being about one Chaos Warrior in particular on the path to becoming a Varanguard so a decent story to tie in with upcoming releases.

Looking at these models again I am wondering if you choose between axe and shield or the double axe (though there is a shield on his back) but keep the same statline, like dual wield or shield with liberators, or if the double axe is the champion of the pack or if they are like the single non champion that can replace their weapon similar to the Liberator warscroll. Although the trailer focused on a different character the double axe model is the only one with a different helmet by having the comet of Sigmar on the forehead and now rewatching the trailer realise you can see it on the double axe unit there too. Edit: Just noticed they are also the only one with the raven knee pad.

I always see it as the other way around. These are common sights in different fantasy settings and in some cases from our own history. Fantasy also came before 40k and these styles then went in to 40k as well. We see it a lot more in 40k nowadays because one of the main factors in 40k is how overly religious the Imperium is to the point of detriment that has encompassed their entire society, but that does not mean it is not something that can't be in fantasy/ AoS as a result just because we see it a lot in the space version. AoS has a lot more variation when it comes to religious design becuase of the larger pantheon that is allowed to be worshipped by the different peoples and at the end of the day when Sigmar is a God King then we are going to have fhis ollowers that we want to be able to be instantly recognised as priests.

The Chonkyness in the trailer was why out of all the new Stormcast stuff I was like "I like them all, but these guys I really need to see the models first..." Absolutely love them.

I wonder if the Reclusions gets some powerful ability in which they get some form of buff, let's just say + 2 to wound for a random example, but to use it they get a negative effect after the attack has finished, but having the Memorians gives you a chance to roll a dice to see if you can negate the negative effect.

Does this make Archaeon Griffith?

Up in the background corner we have you vs the Stormcast Eternal you forgot not to worry about.

I love the little bit of lore than the Memorians are often descendants to help ground the Reclusians to who they are. The ongoing struggle for Stormcast to remain who they are is always one of my favourite aspects about them.

Could the Memorians be the 2 robed figures that was in that recent Stormcast art?