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So we've all seen the rumours, and we've all seen the pictures, so I'll spare you on that one, but new High Elves!!! YAY!!!!! Finally us poor little long suffering High Elf players can unleash the filth of a thousand sewers on the Wargamers of the world...maybe....
The many and generally pretty dodgy rumours can be summarised as follows:
New guys riding Phoenix - Based on photos they don't appear to be a unit, but single ridden monsters. Characters or rare units? who knows. Either way, I can't wait to paint them!
New Eagle Chariot thing - Some kind of mobile battle platform, with Warmachine on top. Sounds vaguely like a Burning Chariot from the Daemon book. Could be fun but the idea sounds like a joke. I mean an Eagle pulled platform sounds like one seriously broken Eagle and two elves falling off the back if it has to stop. Magic did it I suppose...
ASF replaced with extra rank of fighting with Elf weapons not suffering from ASL - not sure if I like this or not. The average damage output equals the same if you compare decent sized units, but that does mean bigger units are required so hopefully the points drop a fair bit. It was nice not having to worry about rubber lances too...
Maiden Guard are back - I damn sure hope so!!! Apparently have some kind of magical "Water Bow" whatever that means? Could be interesting and I'll likely use them anyway but I see them just ending up too expensive for what they do compared to generic archers... ala, Horsemen and Seeker Horsemen from the WoC book.
Some kind of Warrior-Mage Character - this seems to be more a Special Character, likely Belannaer's return, but a Hybrid character would be a cool option, even if can only be Lvl 1.
Swordmasters and White Lions getting buffs - Swordies seem to be getting attack options ala Wardancers, while White Lions sound like they may go monster demolition with multiple wounds being thrown around. This is probably to counteract the loss of ASF
Reavers, Silver Helms, Tiranoc Chariots in Core - I would guess at least 2 of these 3 will end up in core, which ones god only knows. As long as Reavers are core though, I'll be happy as a pig in shit!
Drake Riders not in the book - I can't help but feel these fellas aren't gonna make the cut... I think they'd have been the poster boys more than Phoenix if they were in there, and the rumours have been way too vague about them so far. Who knows, GW may surprise me?
Anyway, those are the standouts for me, and we wait to see whats real and whats wishlisting gone wrong...
In a perfect world based somewhat on the above, this is what I hope I can run with in some fashion:
Star Dragon Lord
Eagle BSB
3-4 units of Reavers
Tiranoc Chariots/Silver Helms
Dragon Princes
Phoenix Riders/Drake Riders
All mounted, half flying and in your face. It would be so much fun to play with!
We shall see though... One month to go!
Yaaaaaawwwwwwwnnnnnn.....Zzzzzzzzzzz
ReplyDeleteDon'r worry though...Sam will play one game against them and complain they are broken :-)
Maybe not broken, but just as powerful if not more so than last book.
DeletePoor Sam...at least your i6 coldone bus will still go first with re-rolls.
DeleteHowever if it makes you feel better I'll be more than happy to 20 - 0 you with them just so you can complain :P
I 2nd the hope that Reavers and T.Chariots are core. This would make me very, very, very, very, very happy. My 2nd unit of Reavers are back on the painting table.
I'm not too sold on the phoenix things. Most likely are rare...hopefully buffs stuff...and hopefully not 1 cannon shot away from being an expensive "distraction"...though they do look awesome.
Joel v
My Star Dragon will be more than happy to have a Phoenix distraction to take Cannonballs!
DeleteI sincerely hope its more powerful than the last book, broken would just be a nice cherry on top.
Pete is talking about my game last night against the Daemon hordes of nurgle Joel. I am looking forward to the new HE. Great to see lots of new armies coming out, good for the game. Pretty sure you almost wet yourself when I suggested the bus or NZTC Joel ;)
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