The LAF Games Workshop Discussion Thread

[Elbows]

I like the new beastie (the rider still looks...awful) but the only thing I find odd is the choice of cracking colour scheme on the flanks.  Get that beastie some lotion!

[Ray Rivers]

Edit: pic not showing?

Here you go:



Makes me smile.

But then again... it would.

[Westfalia Chris]

You know, I never quite got into those AoS aesthetics despite some interesting aspects, but I really like that specific griffon.

[Shub-Nullgurath]

More and more I think GW are trying to make an anime-themed game and just don't know how to do it.

[thenamelessdead]

BB Dwarfs already sold out?! Does anyone know GW's release strategy for BB?

[majorsmith]

I like that griffon rider, real nice creature, the rider needs a head swap though, would look better bare headed

[Ray Rivers]

More and more I think GW are trying to make an anime-themed game and just don't know how to do it.

For me, this new world is far more dynamic and creative. I could never get into the old warhammer because, well, for example, Bretonnians were just medieval troops in a fantasy setting.

But now they are going to town with some really amazing (at least to me) concepts backed by superb miniatures.

With the General's Handbook folks now have a rule set for competitive gaming and from what I can see, they are moving away from the initial "skirmish" concept back to mass battles.

There is a nice web site devoted to the AoS which seems to be doing quite well... The Grand Alliance Community. If you have any interest in AoS, I think it is worth a visit.

[majorsmith]

Love this guy, in fact a demon army is really tempting from this range, except the cultists

[grant]

Love this guy, in fact a demon army is really tempting from this range, except the cultists

Where is the pic of the cultists? I went back a few pages and didn't see them. Just curious.

[Andrew Rae]

These guys: https://www.games-workshop.com/en-GB/Kairic-Acolytes

Obviously the aesthetics are a matter of taste, but for all that they're ridiculously exaggerated, inhuman and daft I reckon they're the best muscly dudes, multi-option kit GW have done, much improved over the Khorne equivalent. I think they could benefit from a less stark painting technique though.

[majorsmith]

I think I'm going to use artizan miniatures moors with some other bits for my human elements, but really love the daemons from this range

[Elbows]

I think the entire Tzeentch release set is pretty fantastic so far (both AoS and 40K).  It's all quite cohesive and well done.

[grant]

These guys: https://www.games-workshop.com/en-GB/Kairic-Acolytes

Obviously the aesthetics are a matter of taste, but for all that they're ridiculously exaggerated, inhuman and daft I reckon they're the best muscly dudes, multi-option kit GW have done, much improved over the Khorne equivalent. I think they could benefit from a less stark painting technique though.

Thanks

They walk amongst the unsuspecting, remaining covert, waiting patiently until the correct time to strike.

How? They're bigger than Arnold Schwartzenagger, and wear face masks ā la 50 Shades of Tzeentch.

They do look tough though.

[The Voivod]

To be fair, everyone looks like Swarzenegger in AoS, so they'll blend right in.

I actually like the models though. Not the first thing I'd think of for Tzeench, but I like the desisgn of them.
Several of this new range (such as the sorcerer above) are quite nice.

[nic-e]

Thanks


How? They're bigger than Arnold Schwartzenagger, and wear face masks ā la 50 Shades of Tzeentch.

They do look tough though.

In fluff terms they wait in their normal bodies until the right time, then they call on the power of change to swell their bodies. It isn't even clear if thy actually are strong, or if it's all an illusion.