AVENGER STRIKE FIGHTER

Relic - new board game from FFG

More Tau pics and rumors!

New TAU! Pics!

Broadsides
- Slow and Purposeful
- 2+ armor save, and T4
- Twin linked Railguns (S8 AP1)
- Options for plasma or missiles
- upgrade for Skyfire but no Inceptor
- Splitfire

Rail Weapons
Rail Rifle: S6 AP3
Railgun: S8 AP1
Rail Cannon: S10 AP1

From Terminus Est

April release

*Aun'shi is rumoured to be returning

*Two new characters are said to be included:

- One character is a tank commander (presumably a vehicle upgrade) like Pask from the IG Codex. He is supposedly in a Hammerhead and allows it to overwatch
- The other character allows Fire Warriors to consolidate after Overwatch

*Flyer dual kit (fighter and bomber)

*New Battlesuit and Broadside models

*Plastic Pathfinders

*A new Fire Warrior HQ (not sure if the special character mentioned above or a generic one)

*Ethereals buff units that they join with a selection of effects. One such effect gives an extra shot. This combined with a piece of wargear that adds 6" max range to the squad means that it's possible to rapid fire 3 shots at 18". Apparently this can potentially be 4 if the Fire Warrior special character is also attached.

*The large suit thats been rumoured for a while is supposedly called the Riptide. It is a Jump Monstrous Creature armed with Ion Cannon and standard Battlesuit support weapons. The Ion Cannon can reportedly use two fire modes, Heavy 3 (possibly 4) and single shot Large Blast. Riptide is rumoured to be around 165 base but only start with twin-linked Plasma. The Ion Accelerator is apparently an upgrade:

Three S7 AP3 shots or one S8 AP2 Large Blast

There's supposedly a special rule on the Riptide called Nova Accelerator which can do 4 things:

- Buff weaponry
- Double the shots of support weapons
- Increase invulnerable save to 3++
- Boost a stat

shaso_iceborn:
The mini ally dex has to my understanding been incorporated into the codex at the beginning of the book and will no longer be a separate compendium.

There is a Kroot HQ, but not in the conventional sense and he cannot command "Tau" forces (unless they bring back Prok but I have heard nothing on him)

Farsight will have a new model, it looks similar to the gamesday one.

Rail Rifles, Rail Guns, and Rail Cannons are the way they are distinguishing different rail type weapons in the new codex.

There will be 2 "new" special characters, one we may have seen before. (Aun'shi I think but do not have confirmation)

Dude:
More info is coming to light regarding the Tau release. What I've personally heard is:
*Aun'shi is rumoured to be returning.
*Two new characters are said to be included.
*One character is a tank commander (presumably a vehicle upgrade) like Pask from the IG Codex. He is supposedly in a Hammerhead and allows it to overwatch.
*The other Character allows Fire Warriors to consolidate after Overwatch.
*So it seems Overwatch is going to be the Tau's special trick, at least from a Fire Warrior perspective.
*The large suit thats been rumoured for a while is supposedly called the Riptide. It is a Jump Monstrous Creature armed with Ion Cannon and standard Battlesuit support weapons.
*The Ion Cannon can reportedly use two fire modes, Heavy 3 (possibly 4) and single shot Large Blast.

I have heard of the following releases:
*Riptide large suit
*Flyer dual kit (fighter and bomber)
*New Battlesuit and Broadside models (not sure if these dual kit or not)
*Plastic Pathfinders
*A new Fire Warrior HQ (not sure if the special character mentioned above or a generic one)

*Ethereals buff units that they join with a selection of effects. One such effect gives an extra shot. This combined with a piece of wargear that adds 6" max range to the squad means that it's possible to rapid fire 3 shots at 18".
*Apparently this can potentially be 4 if the Fire Warrior special character is also attached.
*Riptide is rumoured to be around 165 base but only start with twin-linked Plasma.
*The Ion Accelerator is apparently an upgrade: three S7 AP3 shots or one S8 AP2 Large Blast.

*There's supposedly a special rule on the Riptide called Nova Accelerator which can do 4 things:
Buff weaponry (unsure how or which weapons)
Double the shots of support weapons (missile pods ect)
Increase invulnerable save to 3++
Boost a stat (unknown which or by how much)

Новая пошаговая стратегия по 40к

GW и Slitherine заключили сделку о создании еще одной компьютерной игры по мотивам 40К, это будет пошаговая стратегия. Full Control уже выпустило игру Space Hulk по мотивам одноименной настолки.

“This deal represents yet another testament to our continuous aim to reach new audiences, without losing sight of who we are and what we do best. It’s all about creating strategy games that are targeted to a particular audience and addressing a very specific need in the market. The Warhammer 40,000 setting is a perfect fit for the style of strategy games that we make and will be very popular with fantasy and science fiction fans alike. Joining forces with Games Workshop will allow us to bring an wonderfully deep and appropriate IP to the Turn Based Strategy genre”.

Games Workshop: free-to-play computer games from Zattikka

Games Workshop подписал соглашение с разработчиком free-to-play games Zattikka. Новая игра выйдет для всех платформ и будет посвящена Адептус Механикус и титанам!

via Faeit 212

Games Workshop, the maker of table-top miniatures, has signed a licensing deal with Zattikka to develop 3D free-to-play computer games based on the former's Warhammer 40,000 game. Zattikka, an AIM-quoted developer, said that the deal would stretch across PC and Mac platforms, as well as tablet computers."

via Zattikka

Zattikka signs digital publishing agreement with Games Workshop®

ZATTIKKA PLC ('ZATTIKKA' OR THE 'COMPANY')

LONDON, MARCH 12, 2013

Zattikka, the digital games entertainment group, is pleased to announce it has signed a license agreement with Games Workshop®, the UK quoted specialist of fantasy tabletop miniatures, games and novels, to develop tactical, 3D isometric, free to play games based on the gigantic city leveling Titans from their world renowned Warhammer® 40,000® universe.

Warhammer 40,000 is one of the most recognisable ‘science-fantasy world’ genres and forms the basis of a number of Games Workshop’s tabletop, role-play, board, card and gaming products. Today’s announcement will see Zattikka develop a game incorporating single, multi-player and social gaming modes, delivering both single and chain mission tactical experiences across a broad platform range, including PC/Mac and tablets.

The game will be developed in the Company’s US game studios, and is expected to launch next year. Zattikka will also develop additional downloadable content, designed to prolong the gaming experience well after its initial launch.

The Warhammer 40,000 franchise was originally launched in 1987 and now boasts a huge range of products including world leading wargames, New York Times bestselling novels, and multi million unit selling video games, as well as multiple card, board and roleplaying games.

Mark Opzoomer, CEO of Zattikka commented:

"We are delighted to be working with Games Workshop on such a prestigious and important gaming franchise. Warhammer 40,000 is one of the most globally recognisable science fantasy genres, appealing to a broad cross section of gamers.”

Jon Gillard, Head of Licensing of Games Workshop commented:

"Titans have been around since the early days of Warhammer 40,000 when they first appeared in our ‘Adeptus Titanicus’ game, and have been a firm fan favourite ever since. Seeing these massive engines of destruction fight it out in an online game is going to be fantastic.”

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TAU will be next?

Из продажи для ритейлеров пропал кодекс тау, в общем, тут все понятно.

Tau codex no longer available to retailers

The Big Apocalypse Game - 16 марта 2013 года

Друзья! 16 марта приглашаем Вас на апокалипсис – российскую часть большой апокалиптической игры, которую проводят поклонники апоков в этот день по всему миру.

Немного о рекордах предыдущих игр тут: http://apocalypse40k.blogspot.ru/2012/11/t...ld-records.html

Игра будет проходить на базе клуба «Ландскнехт». Мы планируем арендовать отдельный большой зал, чтобы все желающие могли принять участие.

В ходе игры необходимо соблюдать несколько простых правил:
-армия от 1000 очков до 7000 очков на человека
-отсутствие проксей
-отыграем не менее 4 ходов
-1 обжектив на 10000 очков, 1 стол на 5000 очков
-скоринг точек считается каждый ход начиная со второго
-обязателен покрас, хотя бы минимальный
-действует ФАК по апоку, последнюю версию которого можно найти тут http://darogscompany.blogspot.ru/search/label/FAQ, за исключением раздела «Optional rules» (Опциональные правила).
-разрешены ИА, ИАА, юниты из Lord of Battle и TFG и т.д. при наличие оригинала правил

Актуальные формации для апока можно найти тут http://darogscompany.blogspot.ru/2012/01/b...t_17.html#links

Как доехать до клуба написано в этой теме http://forums.warforge.ru/index.php?showtopic=124572

 1)  The sides are Imperial vs. Xenos.  Imperial forces can turn traitor and play on the Xenos side if you have too many Imperials.

2)  You need to have one objective per 10,000 points.

Note that at L.A. Bunker Location, we will have 40,000 points per table and thus 4 objectives per table. Each side will place one in the OPPONENT'S deployment zone and one in the neutral zone.

You may have less points per table (we recommend less), but the # of objectives per points must be 1/10,000.

3)  You need to follow the modified Objective Scoring Rules.  This means you count all objectives EVERY PLAYER TURN.

At the end of each PLAYER turn, starting with turn 2, count the number of objectives each team has, and mark that on the score sheet that will be provided. Thus, you count objectives TWICE each turn, one after the team that went first is finished (after the top of turn two), and then again after the team that went second is finished (the bottom of turn two).

Thus, in a four turn game, you will count objectives 6 times. Twice each turn.


At the end of the game, you will wind up with a winner for your location. The winner and score should then be emailed to me at alec@propworx.com and posted in the results thread that will be here. We will post the results on the blog for all to see, even those who are not members.


SCHEDULE

Saturday, March 16th

World of Battle Opens..................8:00

Registration..................................8:00 - 8:30

Imperial Set Up.............................8:30 - 9:00

Xenos Set-Up...............................9:00 - 9:30

Rules review.................................9:30 - 9:40

Army Judging..............................9:40 - 10:00

Turn 1 - 1.25 hours per side........10:00 - 12:30

Turn 2 - 1.5 hours per side..........12:30 - 3:30

Turn 3 - 1.5 hours (Imperial)...........3:30 - 5:00

Dinner - 1.5 hours..........................5:00 - 6:30

Turn 3 - 1.5 hours (Xenos)..............6:30 - 8:00

Turn 4 - 1.5hour per side................8:00 - 11:00 

“It lives! It lives!”

 

The Horus Heresy: VULKAN LIVES - By Nick Kyme (Hardback released: August 2013. *Larger Softback released: November 2013.)

STORY:
In the wake of the Dropsite Massacre at Isstvan V, the survivors of the Salamanders Legion searched long and hard for their fallen primarch, but to no avail. Little did they know that while Vulkan might have wished himself dead, he lives still. As the war continues without him, all eyes turn to Ultramar and Guilliman's new empire there, and Vulkan's sons are drawn into an insidious plot to end the Heresy by the most underhand means imaginable.

В результате резни на Истваане V, оставшиеся в живых из легиона  Саламандр долго и упорно искали их якобы погибшего примарха, но безрезультатно. Вряд ли они знают, что все это время Вулкан, возможно, хотел бы сам умереть, но он жив до сих пор. Поскольку война продолжается без него, все взгляды обращаются к Ультрамару и новой империи Жиллимэна, и сыновья Вулкана втянуты в коварный план закончить Ересь самым скрытным способом, что можно придумать.