Arkanaut Admiral

Absolutely. I think I have a better, more “up to date” solution; a third alligence ability called “underground advance”, which allows up to half of a dispossessed army to be held in reserve and deployed using the ancestral pickaxe ability. The pickaxe itself could be updated to a full blown deep strike ability. Or ditched. XD I think this would be fair as the dwarfs are still fairly slow.

Does anyone else feel like it’s a case of bad design when a single item is nearly 100% essential to even stand a chance? I am of course talking about the Ancestral Pickaxe.

I stand corrected then! 😄 I just had it in my head that between a 50% auto pass rate, high bravery and halving of runners (plus a potential 5+ save against running) that they had battleshock locked down pretty well.

Anyone think that the Kingsguard ability of the Hammerers is a little redundant? Dispossessed are practically immune to battleshock anyway. Personally I hope they change it to something more useful. Now it might not be terribly original but maybe they should get something similar to Auric Hearthguards Sworn Protectors rule? Kinda ties in with the Overlords “protect the boss” rule too. Quite Duardiny.

Could 2 wounds for dwarves (and this abilities to Overlords too) be justified when most of them are on 25mm bases? Oh, some other suggestions that’ve probably been suggested before; being back the anvil of doom, the throne of power and battle standards. All suitably aosed up of course. Actually, Thanes in general should be brought back, complete with a command ability. They’d make good Lieutenants for bigger games or even lead a force in smaller games.

I know right? Longbeards just outclass warriors in every way. Better save, grumbling...warriors can’t compete with that. Warriors could go back to their old cost...it’s better than a points increase for longbeards...or, maybe longbeards could have battleline removed from them but with the added benefit of having all 3 of their grumblings be simultaneous & automatic. So that they become a pure support unit, which imo makes sense for them (a hardened core of veterans holding the line together).

So with the dispossessed in the GHB, they’re ‘safe’ for another year. But they obviously still somewhat lacking as a faction. What would we like to see? I’m somewhat of an amateur rules designer myself, with a fondness for the bearded ones (played them back in the days of 6th ed) so I’d love to write up some house rules to explore these possibilities. For example, we have so many battleline units now (ironbreakers, longbeards and hammerers) that completely outclass regular warriors. Is that ok or do warriors need tweaking?

I missed the reveal. What changes were made to Ironjawz?

Wouldn’t the warrior points hike be somewhat counter balanced by the reduced price of the heroes?

The fact that the Dispossessed are going to be in the GHB is enough for me. I look forward to starting an army of them. I’m wondering about the future of the model range though. I can see the Longbeards and Ironbreakers staying, but what about the rank and file warriors? They seem too old fashioned in style, and come in an odd number. They’ll probably be the first to be replaced right?

I regret that I have only one trophy to give. XD

Me too. They could give them both the dispossessed and free peoples keywords for the time being to let them be taken by both. As for revised warscrolls, Grundstok Thunderers got revised in a past GHB, so it’s not out of the question.

Well, it’s settled then. Time to start my dispossessed army!

The Wanderers are a faction I’m quite interested in. What do you guys think is the future of the faction? Dedicated battletome? Part of a wider Aelve tome? Merdged back with sylvaneth?

Whilst I’m happy that the Dispossessed are apparently getting something soon, I’d be sad if it turned out that they, the humans and the ordinary aelves were all being bundled together into one book. Why? Aesthetically they're miles apart, and in game play terms they’re nothing alike. Dispossessed have their grudges, the free guild have regiments etc. I think it would be incredibly lazy to lump them altogether. Having said that, I think it’s possible that the three dwarf factions might one day be combined together. I’d be a little sad if they were (they’re so distinct in their own ways) but it’s not entirely out of the question.

Has anyone ever considered making Frigates Battleline in a KO allegiance army in addition to being behemoths? Could be quite interesting...allows you to build a viable boat going army at 1k.

I’ll be so mad if they squat the dispossessed. For a variety of reasons. Seriously, I’m just waiting for a tome or the GHB to confirm them and I’ll be starting an army of them ASAP. Don’t do this to us GW. 😖

Oh no.

So I finally got started on my Gitz. Just some highlights to apply to the wood & metals and to base them. Quite happy with how they came out myself.

These gitz look absolutely outstanding! Amazing work Warboss!

Which reminds me; I really hope that they change embarking and disembarking to match 40k. So that our Duardin can bail out after the ship has moved and actually get around the board quickly, as they should.

*looks up Thundrik’s Profiteers* Extra attack on arkanaut cutters? Yay! Although, is Garodd a regular arkanaut or a captain? No rend on the privateer pistols? Boo! They’re guns! They deserve rend! Boo! Aetheric Augmentation still only effects one weapon type? Boo! But they’re nice models so I’m happy overall. XD

I’ve going through the warscrolls of each unit as they currently stand. Are they any changes you guys would like to see? I’ve got a very small suggestion for starters; give longbreads an extra attack. This puts them on par with the other elite fighter units in the army and narrows that difference. This way you get; Ironbreakers; braver warriors with an extra attack and much higher durability. Hammerers; braver warriors with an extra, more accurate attack, slightly better durability, and immunity to battle shock if near heroes. Longbeards; braver warriors with an extra attack, slightly better durability and the area buff of grumbling. That’s just for starters though. I’ve got more but I’m working atm.

I can feel it...the dispossessed are on their way. 😎

Absolutely. skywardens could become battleline if you have the KO allegiance, giving them a purpose in comparison to Endrinriggers. Possibly Thunderers too, although I’d worry about battleline thunderers stepping on the toes of arkanauts. We really just need the Fyreslayer treatment. Every scroll looked at again, and ‘endless weather’ and a terrain feature. I have an idea for the terrain feature btw...skymine fields. Comes in sets of 3 like Gnawholes.