BoW Necron 2nd wave release date

[brassangel]

So neither of the flyers made it into this release. That is the dumbest thing ever. All I can say is - well done GW you have stopped me doing another army and saved me some cash...

I'm of the opinion that if they can't get big important stuff like the flyers out by second wave, but can create absolutely useless jetbikes then they don't deserve to get my cash!

You tell 'em! With the RAGE OF THE INTERWEBS!!!!!11!!1!!111!!!one

It's always a good thing when people who feel this way leave the hobby. How dare GW release 6 or more kits for a single army all at once. I mean, surely they have the means to just chuck out a flier as well, right? No logistics or marketing issues (especially given that NO Necron lists even play those fliers at the competitive level anyway), and it's absolutely not possible that they are waiting for a single, large flier release for all of 40k.

Man...frequent FAQ's, better White Dwarf, more releases every month than ever in previous years. Stupid GW not giving me the one model I wanted...

[Silvertongue]

^that.

Where is the like button!

[theDarkGeneral]

Wow, very nice! That'll definitely give the patient Necron players plentyof cool new models to enjoy until Forge World makes some releases!

[KarlPedder]

Man...frequent FAQ's, better White Dwarf, more releases every month than ever in previous years. Stupid GW not giving me the one model I wanted...

Stupid customers not being happy with whatever bone we throw them.....

I want 7 scythes Ive held off buying any necrons for 6 months so I didn't overspend on stuff I didnt want because all the stuff I did wasn't available now the unreleased model I needed the most of isn't being released for what another 6 months and for what so it can tie in with their little expansion?

[Battleworthy Arts]

Im pretty sympathetic to the Necron players waiting for their flyers. That has to be frustrating.

[Starchild]

Wow, very nice! That'll definitely give the patient Necron players plentyof cool new models to enjoy until Forge World makes some releases!

Wait... what? New Forgeworld Necron kits?

[MajorWesJanson]

Im pretty sympathetic to the Necron players waiting for their flyers. That has to be frustrating.

Yeah, like waiting for a new edition of Dark Eldar, Necrons or Tau. Or model wise, like waiting for Tervigons, Thunderwolves, or the Void Raven. GW can only put out so many models at a time, and have to support more than 30 or so armies across 3 systems. And it is catch 22. If GW had decided to release a Scythe model instead of say the Wraiths, someone else would come along and complain that they were going to buy 7 boxes of wraiths, but GW is unfair and hates them personally.

As for this "autumn of fliers" thing, I am not sure if it is a proper expansion, but just a themed release of several races fliers and maybe some AA units. Low chance, but it may come along with the 6th rules, to showcase flier rules in the new rulebook.

[Shatterclaw]

It might just be mind playing tricks, but wasn't one of the hints that Harry, I think it was, that there will be a necron wave, and another Dark Eldar wave.. so may be not that much longer.

Look how long Dark Eldar players had to wait for the Razorwing. I don't expect Necron players to wait any less for their flyers.

[SideshowLucifer]

Well the big difference here is one of those fliers is our only true troop carrier. It would be like making marines play without their rinos. Also, the reason you don't see many at the competitive level is that they don't exist and are a pain to try and convert. I already bought my wraiths from another company, but I'll still be happy to see some releases, though missing the fliers is a real bummer for me and likely going to have me bying from the other company again since they have a knack for putting out good "necronish" models before GW release them and for a fraction of the cost.

[lantzkev]

Did necrons lose the gate thing from the monoliths?

[Gunless Ganger]

You tell 'em! With the RAGE OF THE INTERWEBS!!!!!11!!1!!111!!!one

Then proceed to rage against the ragers....

It's always a good thing when people who feel this way leave the hobby. How dare GW release 6 or more kits for a single army all at once. I mean, surely they have the means to just chuck out a flier as well, right? No logistics or marketing issues (especially given that NO Necron lists even play those fliers at the competitive level anyway), and it's absolutely not possible that they are waiting for a single, large flier release for all of 40k.

... and we all know GW is so focused on catering to competitive tournament play.

The scythe spam list is a popular build, regardless of any competitive business.

Relax a bit - seriously - I know your post was tongue in cheek, but he didn't rage quit the entire hobby over one model he just said he wouldn't start the army till that model was released. Also not everyone knows about the "Autumn of Fliers", or even knows if it's true. Just point out that possibility that it may be released then and leave it at that.

[DarkAngel28]

IMHO I don't see them releasing any of the "flyers" before 6th edition drops. Why release a model that has no rules for it in the current edition. That would make the sales of the flyers better. I would say at least half of the gamers out there wouldn't by the model with no rules for it. You all have met the over zealous gamer that tries to win at all costs. Do you think he would let you play it without the rules for it. Also, if you go to a tournament, they probably won't let you use the model. That's just my view of it anyway.

[MajorWesJanson]

Scythes do have rules currently. Fast Skimmers. 6th will likely change them into full fliers, but until then, the rules work fine as is.

Dark Eldar wave? All that I can think of left is a few Characters (Duke, Baron, Lady) and the Void Raven.

[philbrad2]

Wait... what? New Forgeworld Necron kits?

Next FW book was mentioned at the open day a few weeks back as being a sector wise campaign rather than a system, the 'clankers' were main Xenos in it IIRC. Rumours about conversions packs for crypteks and lords/overlords was mentioned.

No flyer, a bit surprised at this however still have a inkling we'll be seeing lots more of flyers once 6th ed hits the shelves so I'd expect this kit to be being held in 'reserve'

PhilB

[Changer]

I find it far to risky to buy any flyers right now. Everything may change, depending of how the 6.th may look like. And to buy models worth of over 200€ that may never see use....not my cup of tea.

[Sami]

Dark Eldar wave? All that I can think of left is a few Characters (Duke, Baron, Lady) and the Void Raven.

Special Characters: Baron, Drazhar (has old model), Kheradruakh, Malys, Sliscus, Vect.
Squad Leaders: Aberration, Klaivex
Vehicles: Voidraven


As for the person who said the Scythe the only true troop carrier, what does that make the Ghost Ark?

[-Loki-]

Im pretty sympathetic to the Necron players waiting for their flyers. That has to be frustrating.

Yeah, it's not like some other players have waited longer for their flyer... oh, wait.

[Rick Blaine]

As for the person who said the Scythe the only true troop carrier, what does that make the Ghost Ark?

Well, maybe you can tell us what we're supposed to call a transport that may only carry 2 different unit types (Warriors and Royal Court) cause it sure as heck isn't a true troop carrier.

[duffybear1988]

You tell 'em! With the RAGE OF THE INTERWEBS!!!!!11!!1!!111!!!one

It's always a good thing when people who feel this way leave the hobby. How dare GW release 6 or more kits for a single army all at once. I mean, surely they have the means to just chuck out a flier as well, right? No logistics or marketing issues (especially given that NO Necron lists even play those fliers at the competitive level anyway), and it's absolutely not possible that they are waiting for a single, large flier release for all of 40k.

Man...frequent FAQ's, better White Dwarf, more releases every month than ever in previous years. Stupid GW not giving me the one model I wanted...

I never said I was leaving the hobby... I just find that I am spending less and less on Warhammer.

Currently I play Tau, sisters of battle, Eldar and Wood Elves - all of which are in dire need of an update! Is it too much to ask that cool armies get a little love?

When Necrons were released I couldn't wait to get started on them, but not having fliers released stopped me as frankly I hate starting an army and not being able to finish it for a year or 2 because of no minis. Now we find out there is a new release which contains special characters and tomb blades which nobody uses at all - probably the worst bits in the codex.

So forgive me if I am a tad peeved ok.

Also the FAQ's aren't that frequent, WD is still rubbish, and it isn't just this one kit - GW are systematically failing to get the kits that people really want released.

I have been a loyal GW customer for 14 years and it has never been as bad as the last couple of years!

[Rabianegra]

Well the big difference here is one of those fliers is our only true troop carrier. It would be like making marines play without their rinos.

Or Eldar play without the Serpent? Ask any veteran (old) Eldar player...
It's been done in the past, but I too believe that all the remaning flyers (and others, following new codex releases) will be released after 6th ed.