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Totally, my preference would be four years between editions.

Wow, those Kroxes are huge!

Some of those leaked rules seem a bit incongruous. (If it was from a playtester, GW probably know which play tester has leaked it). Even if it is legit, unlikely this will be the finished version of the new edition. Pinch of salt recommended.

Wow, what a fantastic looking game. It inspired me to light a fire under my Thondian terrain project I am working on. Really incredible the way the game brings my favourite location in the Mortal Realms to life. Would love to play it when it comes out. Super, super cool!

I agree, I’d like to see something that plays direct homage to the 4th edition models personally. Just love them so much.

Welcome! Nice to see new faces around here. 🙂

I think the Fyreslayers are great. I have thought about collecting them myself. Probably getting a bit off topic though. Should we start a new thread?

Interesting observations regarding the Era of Beast timeline @Clan's Cynic. When the Necroquake broke, I was starting a campaign in Ghur. I ended up changing the story to fit that event. (Wasn’t a problem though). The Era of the Beast definitely feels more sandbox which has been good for my campaigns. I have noticed they have slowed the passage of time too - realmgate wars over about a 100 years, Necroquake about ten years (if I recall correctly) and so far Era of the Beast has crept forward less than a few years (?). I wonder if they are deliberately going to a model that advances the plot through new editions? Easier for everyone to stay up to date on the timeline the way? P.S. Getting my narrative plot kicks from Warcry, we are getting close to arriving at Talaxis now… P.P.S love the lizards!

On the old models thing, I love those old Bretonnians and Tomb Kings. I think they are really cool. Up close, yes I can see the things that could be improved. As armies, I think they both look fantastic. Probably nostalgia but if any new models don’t look the same as the old ones I think I will be disappointed! 🙃

Good, well made points. I can’t see myself wanting to go back to the Old World again but I hope all who do have a wonderful time there. I am just loving the Mortal Realms too much to leave.

It is a brilliant game. You don’t need to play one of the boxed Warcry war bands to have a great experience too. Good luck and have fun!

Nice idea, my advice would be to go through the 800+ cards to finding the closest thing to what you are after. Perhaps a steam tank could be a counts as Kharybdis? Perhaps a Helblaster Volleygun could be a counts as a Skaven Stormfiend. If you need to use a card from another faction, perhaps you could port the appropriate reactions and abilities to make the game more tactical? Let us know how you get on.

Louise Sugden, what a talent. GW management need to lift their game big time. It might sound funny but growing up reading White Dwarf made the hobbyists you read about feel like family. This was the best thing about Games Workshop. They have almost completely lost sight of this.

I did initially but the new designs are really clicking with me now. If and when I start collecting Stormcast, I think I’ll go full Thunderstrike - with possible exception being the heroes.

I love gnoblars. That is all.

I wonder what lessons they could bring across from Warcry? A few universal rules could be good and I have noticed war scrolls have been trending leaner - which is a good thing. A card of army rules for each army would be great too. Full alternate activation system? Now that would be interesting.

Thanks @NinthMusketeer, I have heard this elsewhere. I noticed the the branches of gnarloaks are often modular - perhaps I'll build my next batch with this issue in mind. I decided not to make any special bases in the end. They seem stable enough plus it saves me some time if I leave them as they are. Next job, get the paint brushes out!

Not sure @Gitzdee but with over 800 units in the game even if something doesn't get new rules there is likely a suitable model you could proxy. Interested to find out the answer to your question, wonder if there has been anything in White Dwarf?

Amazed at how good Warcry is. Just been playing Cities vs Skaven and have been enjoying fast, tactical and well balanced games. Super fun. Absolutely brilliant.

I'm enjoying them @Gitzdee! Should be having my next game in a few weeks. In the meantime, I am building gnarloaks!

Wondering if anyone out there has any opinion on mounting gnarloaks on small MDF bases, (like one base per tree)? I was thinking they seem pretty well balanced but gluing them to some MDF might reduce the chance of them getting knocked over mid game. I think they look pretty nice as they are though. Anyone have any thoughts on this?

I really like the Dawner models, ooze character and charm. Will be interesting to see how they compare to the more elite elements that will inevitably come.

I like the new designs too. Understated, just what you want for the rank and file so that the more grand elite elements stand out. Really happy my existing Freeguild guard will work fine as stand ins for these guys too. These guys have great character too, well done to the sculpter!

My, unless I am very much mistaken, that's THE Tom Baker playing the part of the Lord of Hubris in that open day preview!