Guest Posted March 29, 2018 Report Share Posted March 29, 2018 Are those also the newest kits from GW? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pretre Posted March 29, 2018 Author Report Share Posted March 29, 2018 1 hour ago, paxmiles said: Are those also the newest kits from GW? Not sure what you're getting at... Most of the DE kits are pretty old by now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Munkie Posted March 29, 2018 Report Share Posted March 29, 2018 56 minutes ago, pretre said: Not sure what you're getting at... Most of the DE kits are pretty old by now. And yet haven't aged a day. That model range marked a turning point in my mind, when GW brought their level of detail and dynamism in their sculpts to where they are now. Unfortunately, it also coincided with their push for finecast, so a lot of that already spikey and spindly range is also horrifically brittle and with all the other charms of old finecast. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pretre Posted March 29, 2018 Author Report Share Posted March 29, 2018 DE Revamp is probably the biggest change in a line that GW has ever done at one time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Hanaur Posted March 29, 2018 Report Share Posted March 29, 2018 I own 33 Mandrakes....This looks promising. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Hanaur Posted March 29, 2018 Report Share Posted March 29, 2018 8 minutes ago, Munkie said: And yet haven't aged a day. That model range marked a turning point in my mind, when GW brought their level of detail and dynamism in their sculpts to where they are now. Unfortunately, it also coincided with their push for finecast, so a lot of that already spikey and spindly range is also horrifically brittle and with all the other charms of old finecast. screw finecast! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Munkie Posted March 29, 2018 Report Share Posted March 29, 2018 2 minutes ago, Lord Hanaur said: screw finecast! With how beautiful those models are, believe me, I've tried. But they break and then you've got an agonizer lodged in your urethra. The weapon is aptly named. 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Hanaur Posted March 29, 2018 Report Share Posted March 29, 2018 Just now, Munkie said: With how beautiful those models are, believe me, I've tried. But they break and then you've got an agonizer lodged in your urethra. The weapon is aptly named. mmmm. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Psilence Posted March 29, 2018 Report Share Posted March 29, 2018 28 minutes ago, Munkie said: With how beautiful those models are, believe me, I've tried. But they break and then you've got an agonizer lodged in your urethra. The weapon is aptly named. 40k... You’re doing it wrong... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Munkie Posted March 29, 2018 Report Share Posted March 29, 2018 1 hour ago, Psilence said: 40k... You’re doing it wrong... Tell that to Slaanesh. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted March 29, 2018 Report Share Posted March 29, 2018 4 hours ago, pretre said: Not sure what you're getting at... Most of the DE kits are pretty old by now. I don't perceive time very well. Those are the new DE bikes, the new plastic DE scourges, the new plastic de wytches, the new plastic talos pain engine, and finecast remakes of the newer metal mandrakes. I just haven't had a DE army since the older metal versions of each of these kits. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pretre Posted March 29, 2018 Author Report Share Posted March 29, 2018 18 minutes ago, paxmiles said: I don't perceive time very well. Those are the new DE bikes, the new plastic DE scourges, the new plastic de wytches, the new plastic talos pain engine, and finecast remakes of the newer metal mandrakes. I just haven't had a DE army since the older metal versions of each of these kits. Yeah, that was in 2011, if I remember correctly. 7 years isn't old but it also isn't new. edit: Confirmed. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dark_Eldar#Release_&_Development Even the newest release for them was 2014. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Munkie Posted March 30, 2018 Report Share Posted March 30, 2018 I had wanted to play DE for sooo long, but couldn't justify it until they re-did the line. Ah 2011... some fine vintage souls that year. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted March 30, 2018 Report Share Posted March 30, 2018 7 hours ago, pretre said: Yeah, that was in 2011, if I remember correctly. 7 years isn't old but it also isn't new. edit: Confirmed. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dark_Eldar#Release_&_Development Even the newest release for them was 2014. quit making me feel old... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pretre Posted March 30, 2018 Author Report Share Posted March 30, 2018 Codex Drukhari Preview: Stratagems We’ve covered just some of the Stratagems in the new Drukhari codex, but there are a few more we thought deserved some special attention. We finally managed to winnow down our favourites to five: Opponents insisting on using Smite? Teach them a lesson with this deadly Stratagem. The more Psykers they take, the deadlier it’ll be! Archons are already some of the most brutal combatants in the 41st Millennium, and this Stratagem allows them to grow deadlier still. Even if you only use this Stratagem once, a one-point increase to Strength, Attacks and Leadership are nothing to sniff at for a single Command Point! If the Drukhari have a disadvantage, it’s their relatively low durability. This Stratagem allows you to protect a key unit from being shot off the table (or cut to pieces), and while the Command Point cost may seem steep, you’ll be able to pack loads into your Drukhari list with ease. While only Kabal of the Black Heart Drukhari will be able to use this Stratagem, we’d recommend taking a Patrol Detachment just to use it. Proper use of Stratagems is key to the current edition of Warhammer 40,000, and with this, you’ll be able to disrupt enemy combos or just deny them a crucial re-roll. As free agents of Commorragh, Incubi are free to fight with who they choose, and while they don’t benefit from Drukhari Obsessions, you’ll also be able to take them in your lists without having to worry about losing yours. We’d recommend combining this Stratagem with Drazhar in particular – after all, he can now fight twice in the turn he charges. You haven’t got long to wait now before you can unleash these Stratagems on your foes – make sure to pre-order your copy of Codex: Drukhari tomorrow, and let us know what you’re most excited about on the Warhammer 40,000 Facebook page. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Munkie Posted March 30, 2018 Report Share Posted March 30, 2018 Hmm...nothing blowing my socks off. Onslaught seems good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pretre Posted March 30, 2018 Author Report Share Posted March 30, 2018 Crucible is solid now. Stopping Stratagems on a 2+ is super good. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Munkie Posted March 30, 2018 Report Share Posted March 30, 2018 Crucible was better when it didn't cost CPs, but it makes sense now. Stopping stratagems is really good. But 3 CPs is a steep cost to pay for it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pretre Posted March 30, 2018 Author Report Share Posted March 30, 2018 36 minutes ago, Munkie said: Crucible was better when it didn't cost CPs, but it makes sense now. Stopping stratagems is really good. But 3 CPs is a steep cost to pay for it. Did crucible work that effectively before? Because that's pretty nice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted March 30, 2018 Report Share Posted March 30, 2018 2 hours ago, pretre said: Codex Drukhari Preview: Stratagems Is it me, or is the last line unfinished? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pretre Posted March 30, 2018 Author Report Share Posted March 30, 2018 Nope, it's unfinished. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Munkie Posted March 30, 2018 Report Share Posted March 30, 2018 3 minutes ago, pretre said: Did crucible work that effectively before? Because that's pretty nice. Yeah I'd have to double check, but I'm pretty sure it was the same effect. It was just a free piece of equipment you could take and use in your own psychic phase (which I forgot to do every single time I had an opportunity to use it). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted March 30, 2018 Report Share Posted March 30, 2018 16 minutes ago, pretre said: Did crucible work that effectively before? Because that's pretty nice. It was wargear, and only one per army, so the opponent would know who had it ahead of time and position their psykers accordingly. This version is much more flexible. Though "only" d3 mortal wounds per psyker unit and only once per battle, so I'm hoping DE get something a bit more viable for psychic defense. I will note that this version is worded to be friend or foe, so allied Eldar Psykers are just as hindered as enemy psykers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pretre Posted March 30, 2018 Author Report Share Posted March 30, 2018 2 hours ago, Munkie said: But 3 CPs is a steep cost to pay for it. Give all three of your warlords Labyrinthine Cunning. Roll 3 dice each time anyone spends a CP. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Munkie Posted March 30, 2018 Report Share Posted March 30, 2018 1 hour ago, paxmiles said: I will note that this version is worded to be friend or foe, so allied Eldar Psykers are just as hindered as enemy psykers. Good riddance, I say. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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