Here are some more juicey tidbits from Bell of Lost Souls:
"Ornithopter (8-1-2012)
I was told, that GW is trying to invert their release order. Instead of two follow up waves after a Codex release they will release one or two smaller waves of models before every codex, one big release with the codex and some stragglers thereafter (mainly re-releases and model updates). This is widely known and not hard to deduce. But I was also told that this is only a test run for two upcoming releases and GW is fully prepared to switch back to the old modus operandi or a completely different release schedule.
GW has used the period of reduced LotR activity to produce new ranges far in advance. GW sits on a whole pile of army books/codexes and finished masters and has the flexibility to alter their release schedule seamlessly. The next two releases (Warriors of Chaos and Dark Angels) follow the old pattern, but the next two releases (Tau and Eldar) after these are deployed in the new fashion.
The Tau Codex was pushed back because of this, but only the book. The first batch of models will be released even earlier than planned (maybe even this year) – and yes, there are Kroots and no, there is no Lamprey – this whole set of rumours is 105% fake.
Faeit 212 (8-2-2012)
Flyer waves incoming: Four more fliers in the pipeline: renamed Eldar Nightwing (finished), Tau Copperhead (finished), and a medium sized Space Marine and a large Ork flyer.
Model production and codex production are decoupled after the planning phase now. Warriors of Chaos, Dark Angels, Chaos Space Marine codices are finished, Tau and High Elves nearly finished.
Every army rulebook from now on will have a special defining mechanic.
- Tau have a system of unit upgrades that get unlocked by another unit or other effects. For example, a Firewarrior cadre with an ethereal next to it, with markerlight support and scouting kroot unit will get a serious buff. Every unit has a small chart for three of these effects."
Here are my thoughts on these rumors:
- I'm doubting the Tau flyer will be called a Copperhead, everything Tau is named with fish/aquatic names, plus there are so many aquatic names to still choose from: Mako, Stingray, Guppy, etc.
- I agree that the "No more Kroot" and "Lamprey" rumors sounded very fishy and weirdly worded... I dont believe them at all
- I like the whole "defining mechanic" aspect of codexes going forward and I like the synergistic angle that Tau upgrades may or may not have. It may also tie into to earlier rumors that certain HQs make certain units Troops or give them other special abilities.
What do you guys think?
I hope the copperhead name doesnt stick. Some people like to proxy models, I will proxy that name. I like how that defining mechanic aspect sounds. and I would be happy to start on the modeling and painting of the army before the codex comes out. I think all of these ideas are smart moves for GW. Except that copperhead name!!!
ReplyDeleteAgreed on the copperhead! There are plenty of other fish names to use! Mako would be a great one! Tigershark! Maybe even.... Sharktopus!
DeleteI really hope that there is an option to make battlesuits a troops option, I know this would be expensive but in my opinion every army needs an "elite army option". I play dark angels as well as tau so to have a tau version of deathwing would be super cool, especially as allies. :-)
ReplyDeleteI've heard long rumors for a while now that Farsight will grant Crisis Suits the Troop choice status. It seems to be more and more common in the latest codexes. Dante and Sanguinary Guard, Sathonyx and Hellions in Dark Eldar, its a nice work around to the crappy "only troops can take objectives" rules (i understand GW wants people to take troops but it seems so silly). Especially in 6th edition where most of the actual games played are objective based.
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