WHFB 8

[leadfool]

Yeah back to the 80's

[Erny]

Yeah but now instead of a free hack as a unit runs or you catch them you get a free destroy entire unit if you catch them.

3rd edition was great if a bit clunky, 4th stripped it down, altered the magic and made heroes even more important. I guess 6th was a needed redress and everything since has been variations ion its theme. I understated this latest one  is another big change.

I'm still going for house ruled 3rd (take the good simplifications from 4th) though it's been a while since I warhammered anyway.

[rob_the_robgoblin]

I have to agree, the rules are a lot smoother and easier to recall in your head. Less checking through books and tables.

I have 3rd ed in Hardback and Softback, I wouldn't sell them for the world. Furthermore, I have the Warhammer Armies book that went with it. Now that is a prize in my collection. I love the old artwork in it.

This new book has really worked in getting my creative side out with GW products. It's a little more 'involved' than some other things.

[Argonor]

"Free hack!"

Don't you know there's a world recession.  There's no such thing as a free hack, anymore!  You and your 20th century ways..........   

Actually, there is... Ganesha's free webzine/ezine is called... 'Free Hack'.... 

[joroas]

Actually, there is... Ganesha's free webzine/ezine is called... 'Free Hack'.... 

Touche!  ...and a lovely magazine. 

[Alfrik]

In their typical fashion, in the next white dwarf will be the New figure with a page and a half of special rules for the new rule book, and the new information will conflict with a couple of rules, to be sorted out by each player.... which is probably the biggest rub I had when I was doing tournament play back when. Nearly every issue introduced a new unit or figure with lots of rules that never really seemed to be tested very well before release.

[Argonor]

In their typical fashion, in the next white dwarf will be the New figure with a page and a half of special rules for the new rule book, and the new information will conflict with a couple of rules, to be sorted out by each player.... which is probably the biggest rub I had when I was doing tournament play back when. Nearly every issue introduced a new unit or figure with lots of rules that never really seemed to be tested very well before release.

Of course... if you can get the players squabbling about how the rules are to be interpreted, they'll never get to the point where they realize, and aqree, that they are utter rubbish. 

[leadfool]

rob alderman

I agree the army lists for 3d edition were great.  That was when one book bought all the armies, allies, mercenaries etc. 

[OSHIROmodels]

Yeah, goblins on pigs with pikes. You certainly don't get that in the new army lists  I want my halberd wielding nuns back aswell 

cheers

James

[rob_the_robgoblin]

Awesome army lists, indeed.

I like the old Slann one. I really want to do a modern version.

[joroas]

.....and Dwarf mages and speardwarves......

[OSHIROmodels]

Awesome army lists, indeed.

I like the old Slann one. I really want to do a modern version.

But where to get figures from  Apart from paying through the nose for the old GW ones 

I did like the lobotomised slaves in that list 

cheers

James

[rob_the_robgoblin]

I have sculpted a lot of the Todoroni range for Flintloque. The Toadmen. So shouldn't be too hard!

I am tempted to ask AA if I can do some Toadmen for their fantasy skirmish game 'Darkestorme'. Their 15mm line has one toadman pose 'Toadec Spawn', not only do I want to add to the 15mm range, but doing a 28mm version alongside, would be awesome.

In the meantime, there is always scope with the Eureka miniatures ones. Slaves, why not use converted Chaos Marauders?

I'd use Slann as Lizardmen, Lizardmen as Old Ones, Human Slaves as Skinks (?) and Troglodytes as Kroxigor.

Edit: I just recieved the new rulebook this morning, spent 2 hours going through it quickly (didn't actually read any of it!), it looks awesome. 

[OSHIROmodels]

Edit: I just recieved the new rulebook this morning, spent 2 hours going through it quickly (didn't actually read any of it!), it looks awesome. 

Oh you bugger   

cheers

James

[Erny]

I'd use Slann as Lizardmen, Lizardmen as Old Ones, Human Slaves as Skinks (?) and Troglodytes as Kroxigor.

  I have an old slann army and I currently use Lizard men plus spawning for the various slann warrior casts. I use the skink entry for my jungle braves and scouts. The Trogs would make good Kroxigo if I had any. Human slaves though are slow and crap so Skinks isn't a good fit.

I've yet to meet anyone who's seen it that doesn't think Warhammer Armies is the best supplement ever for Warhammer.