The Rumors Continue about the Future of 40k
Here is a wrap up of some of the current rumors and talk
being generated out there right now regarding what is happening with 30k, 40k,
and admech etc.
Please remember that these are rumors. This is just a
wrap up to what else is being said out there right now.
Please visit the first article on this if you have not
read it yet.
http://natfka.blogspot.com/2015/02/admech-30k-assassins-and-sisters-of.html
via WhispererofTruth on Dakka
The starter set will be joined by a plastic heresy armour
set and some plastic Skitarri over the course of the next year. The idea of
these boxes is allow players to create armies that can be played in both 30k
and 40k and as such expand both markets.
Both Admech and the Legions produced by FW proved to be
popular beyond all expectations. So popular infact that GW can justify pumping
out kits for a game that isn't even one of their core games. It's also being
done as a safety nets, in case 9th ed Fantasy (Which 30k now outsells) crashes
and burns, then they have 30k in place to pick up the pieces.
The Old armour kit will be a mix of armour types rather
than a kit of say Mk4 armour. All parts will be of course compatible with the
current Space Marine range. I do believe a plastic servitor is being done too.
via Hastings on Warseer in response to above
This is partially true. The "starter set" is in
fact a standalone game, however I'll accept starter set as it does lead onto
the main 30k game. I think it's safe to assume that 30k could/will have a
different game mechanic to 40k, or it would be pretty pointless as a standalone
game. Hence the reason that some boxes will contain rules for both 30 & 40k
(if the rules weren't different they'd only include 1 set of rules.
It's not however a safety net for WFB, it's a replacement
for lotr/hobbit on the shelves as AFAIK all of this is going direct only. WFB
is going to have plenty of store presence, and regardless of what many (and
indeed I) think I don't think the reboot will be bad for WFB, especially if in
it's current format is failing to sell. Hell at one point it was almost totally
canned.
You never know new WFB might just be awesome (not
finecast awesome either), however my own feelings are that the background is
what makes WFB, dick with this then it isn't WFB any more, and frankly that
just isn't for me. I'm going a little O/T here posting about WFB on 40k (or
should that be 30k??) boards but I feel it's as good a time as any. I think
what's done WFB no good is the high entry cost and investment of time &
money to get a decent army, making a game that's playable as a skirmish game
AND a massed battle game does make financial sense, start small, minimal
initial outlay, get people interested/hooked, build and buy a bigger army,
SADLY this is where GW fall down, THIS IS WHAT THEY USED TO DO YEARS AGO, with games
like Heroquest, Warhammer Quest, Blood Bowl etc. get people into the Warhammer
world and setting and races of that fantasy world.
They lost sight of this and thought that the product was
self sustaining, it isn't, there is much more competition now for peoples hard
earned cash than ever before, there are many companies that do similar and in
some cases better stuff than GW and people know it, because other companies use
the internet etc. to their advantage, GW see it as the enemy, and they are wrong.
I guarantee this thread has generated more excitement in
a few short hours than crap like warhammer visions ever will, and it won't cost
them hardly anything. People including me are now thinking, maybe I'll get some
nids really for genestealer cults coming along, or I'll pick up an extra
deathstorm box for all the nids, or whatever, that GW is SALES. Hiding away
ignoring your fan base is beyond ridiculous, especially in such a niche market.
The fact that Whispereroftruth said "Admech..... proved popular beyond all
expectations" shows just how little they know/listen to their fanbase, as
this has been one of THE most wishlisted armies for so many years it is
ridiculous. Anyway enough rambling.
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