Post by Gannon on Nov 9, 2008 23:15:19 GMT -5
Just to let everyone know, from now on all the updates will be put on the forum. I will still send out an e-mail notifying you that the update is available, but since our Webrarian has gone through all the trouble of setting this up (and done a damn fine job of it as well) then I suggest we use this tool to be best of our capabilities. Well, let's dive into it!
REMINDER
This weekend we'll be getting together at building 955 for our bi-weekly Club meeting. 1100-1200 show time. If anyone needs a ride please let me know. You all have my cell, if you don't please e-mail me and I'll get you a ride.
New club flyers have been put out. check it out, print it out, and post it up!
icgc.automarines.com/ICGC.html
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FORGEWORLD
Some new models have come out from FW. Items include:
Death Storm Drop Pods:
-Assault Cannons-32.00 GBP
-Missle Launchers-32.00 GBP
Ork Warboss on Warbike-38.00 GBP
www.forgeworld.co.uk
Also, although not on the website, there are a few pics out of the new Legion of the Damned Marines that will be released. I'm not sure if these are FW or GW as there are multiple opinions on the matter, but they're pretty sweet either way. The initial sculpts can be found here:
www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/list/222205.page
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ARMY BUILDER 5TH EDITION
The new edition of WH40k is up on the army builder site. Optimus has also thrown out a link to another site that has it. Check it out. I've worked with it, and it does have a few bugs, but it's better than nothing!
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BLOOD BOWL
Keep an eye out on the BB forum. Expect big news soon!
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IMPERIAL GUARD
Check out the new Imperial Armor update link I provided in the 40k section. Scroll down to Inquisitorial Chimera. There's a few different things about this IG transport.
Different points cost
Armored Firebase special rule
Command Vehicle special rule
Speculation on this is fierce, but it's good to see the Chimera points cost reduced. I'm assuming Command Vehicle has something to do with reserves rolls, anyone got any thoughts?
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TAU
Some test models were seen at GDUK '08. Although there seems to be no plan of actually releasing these models, they're out there and nice to look at.
www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/list/222204.page
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40K MOVIE!?
Courtesy of Colonel_Kreitz on Dakka
Just got back from LA Gamesday. It was, of course, a good time to be had by all. I thought the 40K Big Game was a little weak this year, but there were some very good club tables and the Golden Daemon entries were top-notch.
The seminars didn't really break any new ground on the rumors front with a few exceptions:
- Phil Kelly confirmed he is working on Planetstrike, but he does not have any confirmations for the timeline
- The Valkyrie is (supposedly) still a possibility, but not definite. Phil said there are no technical problems with doing it, due to the scanning technology they now have, but there is a question of whether it would be worth putting into production.
- A 40K scenario book is being considered by GW. There's been thought about releasing a compendium of additional missions and possibly some campaign materal, but no work has yet begun.
HOWEVER, by far the biggest rumor came from the Black Library presentation. An audience member asked if BL had ever considered doing any screen-plays, shorts, etc. The presenter had a long pause, then replied with something to the effect of "Well, hypothetically, there could maybe be a direct to DVD release of some kind of CGI movie with Ultramarines next year. Maybe." The long and short of it was there is clearly some kind of direct to DVD, CGI 40K movie that is in progress, though the presenter placed massive stress on the fact that it was still not a sure thing and that he could not promise the release date, much less the fact that it would actually be completed (as reflected by anyone that remembers Exile Films' with Bloodquest).
It should be noted that the presenter also said that neither THQ nor the company that did the cutscenes for Dawn of War are involved, but that the movie would be "to that level of quality."
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Some nice stuff to wrap your thoughts around. Keep looking for more updates and we'll see you all on Sunday!
REMINDER
This weekend we'll be getting together at building 955 for our bi-weekly Club meeting. 1100-1200 show time. If anyone needs a ride please let me know. You all have my cell, if you don't please e-mail me and I'll get you a ride.
New club flyers have been put out. check it out, print it out, and post it up!
icgc.automarines.com/ICGC.html
----------
FORGEWORLD
Some new models have come out from FW. Items include:
Death Storm Drop Pods:
-Assault Cannons-32.00 GBP
-Missle Launchers-32.00 GBP
Ork Warboss on Warbike-38.00 GBP
www.forgeworld.co.uk
Also, although not on the website, there are a few pics out of the new Legion of the Damned Marines that will be released. I'm not sure if these are FW or GW as there are multiple opinions on the matter, but they're pretty sweet either way. The initial sculpts can be found here:
www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/list/222205.page
----------
ARMY BUILDER 5TH EDITION
The new edition of WH40k is up on the army builder site. Optimus has also thrown out a link to another site that has it. Check it out. I've worked with it, and it does have a few bugs, but it's better than nothing!
----------
BLOOD BOWL
Keep an eye out on the BB forum. Expect big news soon!
----------
IMPERIAL GUARD
Check out the new Imperial Armor update link I provided in the 40k section. Scroll down to Inquisitorial Chimera. There's a few different things about this IG transport.
Different points cost
Armored Firebase special rule
Command Vehicle special rule
Speculation on this is fierce, but it's good to see the Chimera points cost reduced. I'm assuming Command Vehicle has something to do with reserves rolls, anyone got any thoughts?
----------
TAU
Some test models were seen at GDUK '08. Although there seems to be no plan of actually releasing these models, they're out there and nice to look at.
www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/list/222204.page
----------
40K MOVIE!?
Courtesy of Colonel_Kreitz on Dakka
Just got back from LA Gamesday. It was, of course, a good time to be had by all. I thought the 40K Big Game was a little weak this year, but there were some very good club tables and the Golden Daemon entries were top-notch.
The seminars didn't really break any new ground on the rumors front with a few exceptions:
- Phil Kelly confirmed he is working on Planetstrike, but he does not have any confirmations for the timeline
- The Valkyrie is (supposedly) still a possibility, but not definite. Phil said there are no technical problems with doing it, due to the scanning technology they now have, but there is a question of whether it would be worth putting into production.
- A 40K scenario book is being considered by GW. There's been thought about releasing a compendium of additional missions and possibly some campaign materal, but no work has yet begun.
HOWEVER, by far the biggest rumor came from the Black Library presentation. An audience member asked if BL had ever considered doing any screen-plays, shorts, etc. The presenter had a long pause, then replied with something to the effect of "Well, hypothetically, there could maybe be a direct to DVD release of some kind of CGI movie with Ultramarines next year. Maybe." The long and short of it was there is clearly some kind of direct to DVD, CGI 40K movie that is in progress, though the presenter placed massive stress on the fact that it was still not a sure thing and that he could not promise the release date, much less the fact that it would actually be completed (as reflected by anyone that remembers Exile Films' with Bloodquest).
It should be noted that the presenter also said that neither THQ nor the company that did the cutscenes for Dawn of War are involved, but that the movie would be "to that level of quality."
----------
Some nice stuff to wrap your thoughts around. Keep looking for more updates and we'll see you all on Sunday!
