Wednesday, April 30, 2014
What's on Your Table: Dark Elves and More
What's On Your Table is proving to be very popular, and with that we will see many more articles featuring the community's projects. With that we have tonights installement from Andew Morrison.
Games Day North America Forgotten and Lost?
Games Day North America. Never really got to know you, but it looks like you may be gone. There has been no promotions for selling tickets yet, no Armies on Parade 2014. Not a whole lot being said about it yet.
"Revised 6th" is the New Term: More Information on the New Rulebook Release
There are a lot of small bits coming out on the new 6.5 or Revised Edition for 6th rulebook. I have collated a few of them here, with the help of Zion from Tabletop Wargaming.
New Starter Set or Something Else
Yesterday we had some information regarding a black box release that showed Eldar vs Astra Militarum. Since it is quite obvious that 7th edition really is here, it was easily presumed that the black box would be a starter set for the new edition. Is that really what its going to be?
7th Edition Information: There is No Time For Peace
Above is the poster that is coming in the next White Dwarf and that are already being shown at GW store locations. The picture above was revealed on facebook for the Liverpool GW Store. Not only that but we are now getting some reports on the contents of the book from more than one person.
Wood Elf Release Video Up
Games Workshop's videos are always in my opinion the best way to first see the models. Too often the pictures in White Dwarf or that we see early just do not do the models justice, and these are no different.
The Growing Scene of Lord of the Rings
There is a growing Australian scene for the game, Lord of the Rings/ The Hobbit. There has been tournaments going on in various cities and a larger event that can hold up to 44 people in Sydney coming up in June. Ive been asked to mention it, to help players interested find the event.
Tuesday, April 29, 2014
What's On Your Table: Scions
Tonight we have some of the new Scion models from Christopher Riley to check out.
What's on your table is an opportunity for readers to share what they are working on. Conversions, painting, batreps, even side home brew projects. If you want to Share "What's On Your Table". Please no more than 8 pics, send your project to natfka@live.com. If for any reason you do not want your name used, please say so.
Faeit 212 BlogExchange: Blogs From Around the World
This week we have a full house and then some. Apparently I missed last week's additions, so I am playing catch up. Dont worry if you are not on this list today and have submitted your blog, I am on it, and will make sure that you get up on the next article.
GW Ordering Changes for Items Out of Stock
When ordering models from Games Workshop, it used to be that you got placed on backorder when items were out of stock, however, now this is practice is discontinued. Now the best way to get a model that is out of stock, is simply to go onto the webstore and click the "email me" button. I have done this myself recently when trying to desperately to get Techpriests, as every time I checked the site seemed to be out of stock.
Confirmations of 7th Edition
Yesterday morning we were all a buzz about a 7th edition release, and the new store posters that give us a date of May 24th. There is also a poster in the upcoming White Dwarf as well with the Commissar and the date listed. Well, when comment sections get too large, less and less people are willing to read through them. So I picked these out of our comment section, and grabbed a quick image off the US GW site showing the rulebook as No Longer Available. More confirmations that something big is happening.
7th Edition Release: Astra Militarum vs Eldar
Yesterday was a plethora of new information and rumors regarding 7th edition. To top all of it off, we are looking at what might be a new starter set of some sort. There was some communication gaps, as the sources first language is not English, but it looks like a black box listing or product has shown up with Astra Militarum vs Eldar.
Wood Elf Rules Translated and Pics Found for Week 2 Releases
Monday, April 28, 2014
What's On Your Table: Defiler Conversion
Tonight a little Chaos to break up the Astra Militarum from Xaviordeen
This is a coverted defiler i just finished working on. Thank You Josh Dunkerly
4thWar Equipment - Wargaming Table Kickstarter Goes Live
Questions and previews of the portable gaming table by 4thWar Equipment is are now accessible as their kickstarter went live late last night. I've included their video, so you can check it out, and see if something like this will help you with your gaming.
Wood Elves 2nd Week Releases and 7th Edition 40k Teaser
Information is coming out of this coming weekend's White Dwarf that clearly shows us what this week's releases are, and a huge teaser for a certain date we are talking about now....... May 24th for 7th Edition.
Clearing Retail Space for 7th Edition and New Core Troops
A large 7 page list of items are being taken off the floors of many GW shops and sent back. While this happens a lot as retail space is very important and valuable for new products, its not normally at this scale. So in addition to the 6th edition rulebooks a lot more is being sent back to prepare for what is on the horizon. 7th Edition and Beyond.
7th Edition Release Date! Updated!!
7th edition is coming, and all today in many places, current rulebooks for 6th edition are being taken off the shelves and sent back to GW. Yes, thats right.... you heard correctly. A lot is going on today.
Down to the Final Week: The Panic Sets In
Last year I think I was much better prepared for Valhalla, and now with 7 days and a few hours til I board head to the airport panic is setting in. As Valhalla is a 6 day event, I tend to take a lot of models with me so that I can vary my lists up. Last year I had a great time with Dark Eldar, this year my Astra Militarum should be fun to explore.
Sunday, April 27, 2014
Whats On Your Table: Plastic Stormtroopers, Ogryns, and Centaur
It appears there is a some good interest for this series, so here is another article showing off what is on Admiral Drax's table at the moment.
FAQ's: Update Coming in How Many Months?
There has been a lot of talk about FAQ's in emails, and other correspondence here at Faeit 212. With the recent new GW webstore launch, the FAQ's have been moved over the Black Library site. So what is going on with the FAQ's?
Presence of Faeit: An Outdated Gaming System
There are many games on the market today for our community, and some great rules writers out there that have either written for GW in the past, or grew up with their games. Great examples of rules out there include Malifaux, Infinity, Dark Age, Dropzone Commander, Helldorado, Deadzone and much more. I try and cover the games that I have access to, and get a chance to play on occasion. Warhammer though, has began to feel outdated.
Wood Elf Previews
The new Wood Elf armybook is up for pre-orders and with it, some samples images on the itunes release page. Of course you can also download a sample of the book, and this gives you additional peaks into the new book.
Hell Dorado: Go To Hell
Helldorado has been on gaming table quite a bit over the last few weeks. Its a skirmish game, and one that I enjoyed playing when I was getting demo's shown to me several times by Justin (of Cipher Studios). It was one thing to play the game with someone that was able to lead the game, but to actually sit down and read the rules and get some games in, I found myself really enjoying the game more and more.
Saturday, April 26, 2014
What's On Your Table: Astra Militarum
What's on your table is an opportunity for readers to share what they are working on. Conversions, painting, batreps, even side home brew projects. I am taking the old Artist's Showcase that we used to do, and expanding upon it, to include virtually whatever it is that is on your table.
Playing the Competitive Wyrdvane Psykers
Jason has had a hard time commenting, and spent the time to really help address his ideas for how to use Wyrdvane Psykers on the tabletop. Its right up my alley, and I appreciate all the comments we have had to get a firm grasp on the unit. Jason sent in this email and since he was not able to comment, I thought I would share it.
Questions Answered from the 4th War Equipment about their Tables
Today we have a small question and answer with Matteo of The 4th War Equipment Corp on answering a few questions and talking about his tables. I know there were a lot of questions and concerns about bumping, stability, and even waterproofing.
Faeit's Tarot: Wood Elves, 7th Edition 40k, and New Releases
There is a lot of new releases this week for several games that we cover here on Faeit 212. Of course Wood Elves dominated the scene quite well, but we also have new releases and pre-orders for Dropzone Commander, All is Quiet on the Martian Front, and Dark Age.Check out the latest news and then head on it to check out this week's rumors.
Militarum Tempestus Temporarily Out of Stock
There was a lot of confusion going on about the Militarum Tempestus, which I really like as an army. The problem was that the new mini-dex was listed as "no longer available", instead of "Temporarily Out of Stock". Well that has been changed or fixed, and now it seems that those of you concerned that the book will no longer be available will not have to worry about getting your book.
Wyrdvane Psykers: Because I Just Can't Leave it Be
After the post a couple nights ago, I thought it was time to sit down and see what I can do with Wyrdvane Psykers and see if I can find a use for them on the tabletop. Well, its not all bad. This is how I see them being used...
Games Workshop Gives Away Free Space Marines on Free Comic Day
May 3rd is Free Comic Day and Games Workshop has signed on to be giving away some snap fit Space Marines to participating locations. It just so happens that there are several stores in my area that participating, and if you dont know any in yours that are, I am including a link so that you can find one.
Friday, April 25, 2014
Wood Elf Pre-Orders are Live
Up for Pre-Orders now is the Wood Elf release, armybook, limited edition armybook, a Treeman kit that can be made into Durthu or Ancient Treeman, Araloth, Wardancer Troope, and Shadowdancer. All of these are available now for pre-order for a release date of May 3rd.
Forgeworld Pre-Orders: HH Book 3, Krios Battle Tank, Tech-Thralls, and Contemptor Chainfists
Forgeworld has a series of releases going live for pre-orders today. The Mechanicum Krios Battle Tank, Tech-thralls with Mitra-Locks, and finally Contemptor Chainfists. A strong release alongside their Horus Heresy Book 3: Extermination which is also up for pre-orders now.
Wood Elf Rules (Rumored)
Wood Elves will be available later today for pre-release and with that we are looking at some of the rules that are rumored to be there. There are re-rolls of ones for archers, Dryads having a 6+ Ward save and more.
Thursday, April 24, 2014
New Mini Game by Games Workshop Coming
This weekends White Dwarf alludes to a new mini game that will be coming next week. I have not seen this yet, but I am sure as the White Dwarf becomes more available tomorrow we will be hearing something on it.
Wyrdvane Psykers and a Late Night Discussion
I have been trying to get a few more games with the Astra Militarum, and one unit that has come into question is the Wyrdvane Psykers. Personally I had found so little use for them in the game, that I wondered why they were included in the codex. A friend of mine had different ideas though, that they were so overly powerful that they were an auto-take in a lot of lists.
Astra Militarum Review: Wyvern Battery
Hey everyone, Reecius here to talk about the new hawtness in the Astra Militarum book: the Wyvern. For more great reviews, check out the Tactics Corner!
Wargaming Table Solution Found: The 4th War Equipment Corp.
Space has always been an issue for your wargaming tables, and the 4th War Equipment Corp looks to possibly have that problem solved with a table that stores away quickly. The entire table literally folds up and goes into a bag.
Wednesday, April 23, 2014
Powers of the Hive Mind: Digital App Update
Earlier in an email I was told that the Psychic App was updated to include Tyranids. The odd thing was that it was an update to get the Tyranid Hive Powers, and not a purchasable add-on like previous codex updates.
All Quiet on the Martian Front: Available for Pre-Orders
All Quiet on the Martian Front is a game I am just on the brink of getting to know. It looks like a fantastic game with a serious rock star design team of Alessio Calvatore, Rick Priestly, and Ernie Baker. The game is up for pre-order now and the kickstarters being sent out in May. I had to learn more, and here is what I've learned.
New Dark Age, Core and Fire Caste
Dark Age is one of my favorite skirmish games, for its models, and fun of play. One of the factions, the CORE, has a new release today with the Recovery Bot, and the new Fire Caste gets 3 new models.
Dropzone Scenery Packs Available Now for Pre-Orders
OK, I just have to get these as they come out. The Aegis Orbital Defence Laser Scenary Pack creates a fun set of new missions to play as these were prevalent on the Cradle Worlds. To top it off, the Monorail scenery pack I saw last year at Valhalla is also on up for pre-order and going to be available here in a week!
Wood Elf Pics on Ebay, and More Information From White Dwarf
Some pics have been put up on ebay of the codex and generated some pictures that every one this morning is looking. A lot of people are also getting their hands on the White Dwarf this week, and I am hoping some of the readers here as well. Here is the latest.
Chimera Rules Not Getting Updated
For better or for worse, with the new Astra Militarum codex under our belts, we have an answer on the current rules for Chimera's being updated for other armies with access to them. The answer for the moment, is not yet, and nothing is in the works. And here I was thinking we might see an faq answer, or something easy.
Book 4 of the Horus Heresy
Sometimes it sucks being on this side of the pond, not being more connected to the events that go on in the UK. After all, an early look at the new Horus Heresy book IV would be a ton of fun to be a part of.
Tuesday, April 22, 2014
Dark Angels FAQ Taken Down
It seems the Dark Angels FAQ that was listed was not correct, or an older version that was not supposed to be up. So it was removed, and I am sure we can expect a new one up very soon.
Wood Elves: Access to Both High and Dark Magic
Wood Elves have been confirmed to have access to the lores of High and Dark Magic, in addition to the eight lores from the rulebook. Definitely a different race than I had first realized they are, as they have a darker side to them over the high elves. Get your spellweavers ready...
Its All About Wood Elves, Pics, Release List, and Army Wide Rules
There is a lot coming out now about the new Wood Elves, so I have condensed a bunch of the information here into one post this morning to make it all easier to find. Of course we are still digging and waiting for more, but this is a good start for us.
Monday, April 21, 2014
A look at Wood Elf Rules
Tonight we have a quick look at what is being shared with us on the new rules for the Wood Elves. Of course these are from an early peak at this weekend's White Dwarf.
Leaked Wood Elf Pictures
The new Wood Elf pictures are already over the internet now from this weekend's White Dwarf. In it are images of the cover, new Treeman Durthu, and the lord Araloth. Of course the rules are included as well since they are apparently in the upcoming White Dwarf.