The LAF Games Workshop Discussion Thread

[Shub-Nullgurath]

You know what I mean. :p

Same CAD doll.

Speaking of which, I'm quite happy with the way GW does it. Corvus Belli (Infinity guys) seem to do random sizes in terms of scale.

[stone-cold-lead]

You know what I mean. :p

Same CAD doll.

Speaking of which, I'm quite happy with the way GW does it. Corvus Belli (Infinity guys) seem to do random sizes in terms of scale.

 

The last lost of Infinity models I painted seemed a bit smaller than some of the other ones I'd done. Not a fan of scale shrink. Sometimes I suspect it's sculptors trying to show off with how tiny they can make things (and some people buy into the bullshit and think they're getting quality because it's teeny weeny!).

[Shub-Nullgurath]

The last lost of Infinity models I painted seemed a bit smaller than some of the other ones I'd done. Not a fan of scale shrink. Sometimes I suspect it's sculptors trying to show off with how tiny they can make things (and some people buy into the bullshit and think they're getting quality because it's teeny weeny!).

It's not scale shrink, it's just the fact they outsource their modelling and no one seems to do any quality assurance on the scale. Models after Operation Icestorm are actually bigger in scale on average, but no one bothers to check the differences.

I mean, it's easily excusable just through saying "Oh gene manipulation" or something but it still irritates me.

[stone-cold-lead]

It's not scale shrink, it's just the fact they outsource their modelling and no one seems to do any quality assurance on the scale. Models after Operation Icestorm are actually bigger in scale on average, but no one bothers to check the differences.

I mean, it's easily excusable just through saying "Oh gene manipulation" or something but it still irritates me.

There are a lot of quality assurance issues with Infinity models that I could point out to Corvus Belli. Assembling their models is a chore at best whereas I look at modern day GW sprues and really want to put the models together. One reason why CB have got none of my money and GW have (a lot). 

[Ray Rivers]

The Infinity mini's are awesome.

But, agreed, they are tiny weeny and putting them together can cause the clinching of teeth.

If they were at least 10% bigger I would have bought more than just a single one off buy.

[Major_Gilbear]

I'm quite happy with the size of the current Infinity figures, but I intensely dislike the size differences between the same weapons on different models.

Whilst I suppose that in the future weapons could be slightly scaled to better suit users who are significantly outside the normal distribution curve, I cannot imagine that everyone having a personalised custom-scaled weapon is very logistically effective. It also makes conversions unbelievably difficult.

The other thing that rather annoys me is the very limited number of unique models in the current boxed sets. I get that for the weapons to have some interchangeability between then sculpts there needs to effectively be fewer significant differences, but the bodies are normally identical - not even variation in things like pouches, straps, equipment, etc. A great pity, as I would think that having all these digital sculpts would actually make this sort of thing easier.

Anyway, that's Infinity, and so not really appropriate in this thread. 

Moving on, there appears to be an image of a new "Space Marine 2.0" figure floating around:

[Elbows]

Yeah, that's caused a damn firestorm on places like Dakka - whether it's real or not. 

[Andrew Rae]

This looks rubbish at first glance, but apparently it's a big box of multilevel terrain (and scouts and orks) using the Necromunda rules for multi-race skirmish.

https://www.warhammer-community.com/2017/03/14/new-game-announced-at-gama-trade-show/

[Elbows]

On the face of it, that's awfully "meh" and I think we're looking at something more akin to Gangs of Comorragh(?) than a proper Necromunda replacement.  My money's on a handful of old plastic scout and ork sprues (both dated and mediocre) and some terrain sprues for $60.  It could just be a super "meh" game which is really another GW clandestine sale mechanic.  Note they never have sales or discounts but they randomly package up boxed games/forces which are genuinely decent deals.

I doubt we're looking at a Necromunda succesor.  Only thing which would interest me would be new quality plastic/card terrain --- but we have so many MDF sources for that it'd have to be damn good.  My money's on a simple $60 boxed game as an excuse to get a bunch of scouts/ork boys for cheap.

[stone-cold-lead]

This looks rubbish at first glance, but apparently it's a big box of multilevel terrain (and scouts and orks) using the Necromunda rules for multi-race skirmish.

https://www.warhammer-community.com/2017/03/14/new-game-announced-at-gama-trade-show/

OK, that would be the Necromunda that everyone was expecting. 

[Andrew Rae]

The GW rep on the Dice Tower stream did specifically say the it was based on Necromunda and that rules for all factions/ races were included in the box, which is big apparently. Mind you, he did seem a bit vague on things in general so who knows.

[Timbor]

It would only really be worth it if we get some nice new plastics. If it is just a rehash with reboxed old crap, will probably give it a pass.  It is mouthwatering to think what they could do with their current quality level for some plastic gangers... 

[Dr Mathias]

The GW rep on the Dice Tower stream did specifically say the it was based on Necromunda and that rules for all factions/ races were included in the box, which is big apparently. Mind you, he did seem a bit vague on things in general so who knows.

Could be neat. If they are being fluff-oriented on this, there were some interesting things showing up in the Armageddon book(s). Adepta Sororitas, Assassins, several marine factions, Officio Sabatorum, etc.

[stone-cold-lead]

If it's another £35 cheapie then I'll likely grab a copy for the sake of it.

[Elbows]

That's...all the terrain?