Forge World Newsletter #298 - Daemon Engine + Blast Doors + Event news

[spud75]

Take my money now!!

http://www.forgeworld.co.uk/New_Stuf...ON_ENGINE.html

[SunTzu]

Really rather beautiful... but... it looks more like a Warjack than something from 40K. (Except I don't like any of the Warjack models. But in terms of style, I mean). Also reminds me of the four-armed droid General from Revenge of the Sith. (Obviously without the four arms, but the pose, and the head).

Very pretty though.

[All Cing Eye]

WOW! Just Wow. That is one nice Daemone Engine. Another homerun for FW. Only problem, if they ever make a Chaos Contemptor who would buy it when you could have this.

[BorderKing]

It reminds me of the robot from the Judge Dredd movie. Great miniature!

[Nightsong]

I agree, it looks like something from Warmachine

[Rogue Star]

There's your Chaos 'Contemptor'.

[Danjester]

Great figure (No, AWESOME figure) but the current rules, while experimental, are less than great. WS/BS 3 for 155 pts? :-/

[Satan]

I'm looking at the rules for the Decimator Siege Claws which do not seem to be entirely in line with the current 40k ones, correct?

Also, looking at the pics for the weapons it looks as if FW needs to improve its quality control...

[crandall87]

It looks awesome! WS3 is common with daemon engines and it's not so bad if you have a Str8 Heavy 4 weapon!

[Killgore]

Storm Lasers

2 of these spitting out a potentual 10 strength 6 ap 3 shots a turn at 36"... Think it needs the BS3 or no one will play against it

They are also competition for other Elite choices in the Chaos Marine/ Daemon codex

My Word Bearers deserve one of these! Fantastic model and interesting rules, Unholy Vigour

[Mozzamanx]

Beautiful stuff. Also find it hilarious that its actually £5 *cheaper* than the Defiler.

[Scammel]

I'm looking at the rules for the Decimator Siege Claws which do not seem to be entirely in line with the current 40k ones, correct?

This could just be an independent decision by FW, but stuff like this would certainly get 2D6 for pen normally (especially considering these things are probably used for opening fortress walls). If it's implemented for all monstrous creatures, DCCW and their ilk, it'd mean vehicles no longer auto-die for getting near them.

Perhaps equally telling is the fact that the Mark of Tzeentch doesn't grant an invun save...

[Fable]

A lovely model. I wish there was a picture of it standing next to a dreadknight, as it seems more in line with that scale than just a dreadnought.

[ChrisMurray]

This looks great, hopefully they are going to start rolling out some of the models for the next book from now on. The only thing (apart from the model) that really drew my attention was the fluff on the rules mentions that these are mainly seen with a dark magos. I wonder if this means we will be seeing more daemon engines and other creations of the DM, in the same way that FW aren't doing a pre\heresy era book\range but they keep producing stuff for them.


Edit:
Also just noticed how the marks system works (a bit like the old chaos codex), I wonder if this is a hint as to how marks will work in the upcoming chaos codex?

[destroyerlord]

Its points cost and stats put it right there as a substitute for a defiler. Its slightly more expensive and has slightly less firepower but the Unholy Vigour rule is pretty good. I'd say the Khorne mark is pretty weak for its cost, and Nurgle is probably too good. Also it has to pay for a searchlight/smoke (is that normal these days?)
As far as the model goes it looks like it would fit right in next to the new Colossus models for Warmachine (basically warjacks but bigger). Looks nice though, especially next to other dreads in the comparison shot.

@Mozzamanx: Its only cheaper than a defiler if you don't buy arms, which add quite a bit to the cost. Considering its size its quite a reasonable cost though.

[TheUnforgiven]

Emperor save us. That thing looks badass, and even tho its only WS/BS 3, the wargear options for it are crazy. And that's before reading the 'Unholy Vigour' rule. This thing would have to be one of the hardest walkers out there.

[Latro_]

i like it, the pipes are sweet like a mohawk!

dont get to hung up on the price being cheap, i dont think it comes with weapons

[angelofrage]

Looks very nice, dwarfing even the contemptor and seems good value. Would be interested to see how it stacks up against it in game. I've faced Nurgle contemptors before and they are very tough!

[Latro_]

Hi there, In this week’s newsletter we delve deep within the Eye of Terror to unleash a new Chaos Daemon Engine, the Decimator, which is available to pre-order now alongside two new Zone Mortalis Door Sets. We’re also now accepting reservation orders for the Forge World Open Day, and there’s still time to get your AdeptiCon reservation order to us as well. Chaos Decimator Daemon Engine The Decimator is a brutal and hellish creation; the essence of a creature of the Warp bound and fettered within the armoured bulk of a bipedal war machine. Great slab-shoulders of tainted and defiled ceramite and adamantium, and a low-set ‘head’ give the Decimator a characteristic hunched posture which exudes brooding and vicious menace. Inquisitorial savants do not know for sure what malefic party is responsible for this sinful innovation as the Decimator is capable of fielding a wide range of armament: rapid-firing Butcher Cannons, multi-barrelled Stormlasers, and great raking Siege Claws to name but a few. Towering over even the mighty Contemptor Pattern Dreadnoughts of the Adeptus Astartes, the Decimator is believed to be an attempt to bolster the ranks of such ancient devices that still serve the Traitor Legions. If this is the truth, then it is feared that many warriors of the Imperium will fall before these deadly war machines. The Decimator Daemon Engine, designed by Daren Parrwood and Edgar Skomorowski, is an incredibly detailed full resin kit that stands roughly 4" (102mm) tall. Weapons for this fell war machine are sold separately, and Daren has designed three weapons kits that are released alongside the body kit: the Decimator Stormlaser, Decimator Siege Claw and Decimator Butcher Cannon. All these kits are available to pre-order now for despatch from Monday 2nd April, and you can also downloadexperimental rules for the Decimator from the Forge World website. SEE WarSeer DISCUSSION THREAD HERE: http://www.warseer.com/forums/showthread.php?335886-Chaos-decimator-daemon-engine Zone Mortalis Door Sets Following hot on the heels of our brand new Realm of Battle Zone Mortalis scenery tiles come two sets of detailed resin blast doors. Adding a new tactical dimension to the brutal and bloody conflicts of the Zone Mortalis experimental rules expansion, the Door Sets can be operated in one of three different modes in a scenario. The Large Blast Door comprises a single, multi-part blast door measuring 3 ¾" (95mm) across and 2 ½" (64mm) tall, while the Small Blast Door Set contains two narrower doors, each measuring 1 ¾" (45mm) across. These detailed resin kits, designed by Blake Spence, are available to pre-order now for despatch from Monday 2nd April. Forge World Events News: Forge World Open Day, 1st April, Warhammer World, Nottingham Sunday 1st April will see Forge World and Warhammer Forge abandon our top-secret Manufactorum for our annual Open Day. This year’s event is bigger and better than ever as we will be taking over not only the Gaming Hall for our Sales stands but also the Staff Restaurant for our Studio displays. You can now download a map of the event from the Forge World Events page to guide you around the Open Day, and we’ll be bringing you more details about the event in future newsletters. For now, we can whet your appetite with a few teasers: there will be two brand new participation games and as many of our detailed display boards as we can cram into the Studio area. We also intend to run a ‘Studio Café’ Q&A session, in addition to showcasing a vast array of work-in-progress miniatures, future releases and the incredibly painted models in our displays. Our Sales stands will be packed with a huge selection of resin kits, books and modelling supplies, including some pre-release kits that will be announced in future newsletters, and as always the Open Day will be the first chance to purchase our 2012 Event Only models. We’ve designed both a Warhammer Forge model and a Forge World model once again, and while we can’t tell you what they are just yet, suffice to say we think they’re great! We are now accepting reservation orders for the Forge World Open Day, which is the best way to ensure we have the exact product you want, packed up and waiting for you at the event. As with all our UK shows, Open Day reservation orders are pre-paid to make the collection process quicker and easier, leaving you with more time to enjoy the rest of the event. Please telephone the Customer Service team on 0115 900 4995 to place a reservation order. We will require your name, a contact telephone number and e-mail address along with the list of products you wish to reserve, and you will also need your card details to hand. We’ll process the payment while you are on the phone, and in the week before the event you’ll receive a confirmation e-mail containing your order number. This is your proof of payment, and you must bring this e-mail with you to claim your order. AdeptiCon 2012, 19th to 22nd April, Westin Lombard Yorktown Center, Chicago Forge World will again be attending AdeptiCon this year, and we are still accepting reservation orders for this popular event. While we will be bringing a huge selection of our range of books, resin kits and modelling products, placing a reservation order is the best way to ensure that we have exactly what you want packed up and waiting for you at the show. You can either telephone us on 011 44 115 900 4995, or send an e-mail entitled ‘AdeptiCon 2012 Reservation’ toforgeworldreservations@games-workshop.co.uk. We will need your name, a list of the items that you wish to order, and a contact e-mail address for yourself by Monday 2nd April. In the week prior to the event, we will send you a confirmation e-mail containing your order number, details of any items that are unavailable, and a total cost in US$ (less local sales tax) that will be payable at the event. Thanks, Ead Brown Customer Service Manager Forge World

[ThePope]

Hmmm its only 5 quid more than the contemptor for what seems a vastly bigger model.

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