 | No one could say that Warhammer's transition into Age of $igmar was an easy one. The feeling of many of the more vocal members of forums and blogs was not a positive one!. That being said, there were also those of use who saw it as an exciting time of new beginnings. New beginnings also seemed to be a by-word for massive prices mind you, thus the moniker on this site, Age of $igmar. In more recent times though, Age of $igmar has started to gain ground. Games Workshop stores are reporting a rise in sales and many of those first skeptical are now wanting to get in on the action. This provides a bit of a conundrum for Games Workshop - how do you get all these players back on board without stopping and starting again. By the looks of things, they are going about this in a few interesting ways and this week's White Dwarf gives us a glimpse at that. ++ More After The Jump ++ |
... so before we get to the Age of $igmar discussion, here's the New Releases for this week - which are really just some repacked Orcs not part of the Ironjawz release.
Alrighty, the Bonesplitterz are yet another Orc faction with a stupid name repackaged since the launch of Age of $igmar. There's a bit of backstory here which sounds like a bit of fan fiction dreamed up by some guys at the pub on role playing night. Doesn't speak to me, but might to you!
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The Bonesplitterz cavalry are based around boar riders - The Savage Boarboys. The core infantry units are the Savage Orruks, which an be made as Morboyz, Arrowboys or just the Savage Orruks. There was some talk this week about the large weapon that comes with the Savage Orruks box - it's called a Gork Toof.
Meanwhile, in the world of characters, the Wurrgog Prophet, Wardokk, Maniac Weirdnob and Savage Orruk Boss are repacks - all Finecast except the Savage Orruk Boss
There's a Bonesplitterz Batteltome of course! According to the write up, it's riotous...
Right - so this is where the rebirth of Age f $igmar seems to be starting.
As you know, Seasons of War is starting this weekend and sees a massive worldwide campaign begin - this is what people want to get on board! Games Workshop have done a great job of selling it and now they just need to get people ready to go, especially those who may have left..
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Storm of Sigmar is a small starter set with some of the miniatures from the Age of $igmar starter set. At 1/4 the price of the full set, this is a pretty good way to get in, or maybe even get a few more minis!
As you know, Seasons of War is starting this weekend and sees a massive worldwide campaign begin - this is what people want to get on board! Games Workshop have done a great job of selling it and now they just need to get people ready to go, especially those who may have left..
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Storm of Sigmar is a small starter set with some of the miniatures from the Age of $igmar starter set. At 1/4 the price of the full set, this is a pretty good way to get in, or maybe even get a few more minis!
If minis aren't an issue, then this will get you up to date on fluff. Getting Started With Warhammer Age of $igmar is 98 page magazine gives you background, painting guides and a Stormcast Eternal to paint.
This is the perfect primer if you just want to catch up, take part and then continue to follow the story.
This is the perfect primer if you just want to catch up, take part and then continue to follow the story.
A pretty badly kept secret, the General's Handbook introduces a new way to play - a pints system that is more familiar to traditional Warhammer games. This is all about options - different ways to play and enjoy Age of $igmar. Obviously targeted at the traditional gamer, this also adds Open Play, Narrative Play and Matched Play to the current rules system.
Splitting up the Age of $igmar starter boxed set again are these Easy To Build boxes - one for each unit type in the original boxed set. Depending on what you're after they are pretty good value. $28 for the Bloodreavers set gets you quite a bit, but the Liberators one only gets you two miniatures.
Of course if you have the cash, then the original boxed set is definitely the way to go... and also conveniently pictured just to the right!
Of course if you have the cash, then the original boxed set is definitely the way to go... and also conveniently pictured just to the right!
Reader's Models is as advertised, and Peter Zuidgeest's Eldar are just beautiful
NEXT ISSUE: SHATTERED DOMINIONS, MAGIC CIRCLES AND GOLDEN DEMONS
Verdict
As a non-gamer and only a surface observer of Age of $igmar, this issue had absolutely nothing in it.
There is no content apart from sales pitch! No Paint Splatter, nothing of real substance.
Frankly it's a catalogue and a boring one at that!
The worst issue for a long time!
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In the Pot of Paint vs. White Dwarf:
Stuff it - it's cold! Stay at home and order pizza...
There is no content apart from sales pitch! No Paint Splatter, nothing of real substance.
Frankly it's a catalogue and a boring one at that!
The worst issue for a long time!
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In the Pot of Paint vs. White Dwarf:
Stuff it - it's cold! Stay at home and order pizza...
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