Speculation based on Apoc

[Jabberwocky]

So I thought it might be useful to pull together some thoughts on what is possible/likely in the new dex, given we have hints of change from the new apoc book.

Firstly, vanguard infestation is gone, meaning changes to lictor deployment. More subtely, no mention of deathleaper implying either it becomes an upgrade in a brood, an upgraded brood type or is gone completely.

Secondly no psychic choir, despite the obvious choices. This implies to me we will see something similar appear in the codex.

Lastly, Hive Guard are part of our high command formation. This, along with the rumoured dual kit (which I'm still unsure of) implies we will see them as part of our HQ and working like Tyrant Guard, allowing the building of shooty death stars as well as our current CC ones.



Anything else people can see hinted it, however vaguely?

[N.I.B.]

As there are substantial detailed rumours out already on all things you mentioned, I don't see the point.

[Jabberwocky]

Because there is no evidence for the current rumours, beyond hearsay.

This stuff is all related to what is actually printed and released, so there's a better chance of it coming to light.

[infornography]

Speculation based on existing material has a worse success rate than rumors do sadly. At least based on what I have seen thus far.

[Davor]

What was in Apocalypse or taken away and given to Tau, Eldar, and from rumours of SM?

Other than that, what minis did we have in Apocalypse that is not in there now? Maybe they
were Trygonned as well? Other than that, since I don't have the book I can't really comment
any more since I didn't get the book.

[sac_ld]

Aug 21, 2013 6:13:40 GMT Jabberwocky said:

So I thought it might be useful to pull together some thoughts on what is possible/likely in the new dex, given we have hints of change from the new apoc book.

Firstly, vanguard infestation is gone, meaning changes to lictor deployment. More subtely, no mention of deathleaper implying either it becomes an upgrade in a brood, an upgraded brood type or is gone completely.

Apocalypse p. 166 Vanguard Infestation: 3+ Genestealer Broods (one Must have a Broodlord, but none of the others can), 3+ Lictors (one may be Deathleaper). Everything deploys like Lictors.

[Jabberwocky]

It seems my digital copy is corrupted!

It's not in the correct section but I have just found it referenced in the index....

[t⊗theark]

Aug 21, 2013 15:53:44 GMT Davor said:

What was in Apocalypse or taken away and given to Tau, Eldar, and from rumours of SM?

Other than that, what minis did we have in Apocalypse that is not in there now? Maybe they
were Trygonned as well? Other than that, since I don't have the book I can't really comment
any more since I didn't get the book.

I don't know what else there is which is very apocalypse other than the Heirophant and the Harridan. The Heriodules aren't wonderful models and they're rivaled by the not as fugly models such as the Tervigon in terms of size.

[barthillious]

Aug 29, 2013 4:56:48 GMT t⊗theark said:

The Heriodules aren't wonderful models.

Blasphemer!!!!

barbed was always a little off but i love the scythed version

[t⊗theark]

Aug 29, 2013 8:40:44 GMT barthillious said:

Aug 29, 2013 4:56:48 GMT t⊗theark said:

The Heriodules aren't wonderful models.

Blasphemer!!!!

barbed was always a little off but i love the scythed version

Its pose looks as if the hellstorm template should be coming out the other end.

[barthillious]

its angling down towards the sm its about to wipe out, i actually waited around at gamesday to shake mr Egans hand and thank him for doing such a good job on all the nid models, just thought it would be nice to hear instead of "what you making next" turns out really nice guy had a good old chat with him.

[t⊗theark]

Aug 29, 2013 10:24:33 GMT barthillious said:

its angling down towards the sm its about to wipe out, i actually waited around at gamesday to shake mr Egans hand and thank him for doing such a good job on all the nid models, just thought it would be nice to hear instead of "what you making next" turns out really nice guy had a good old chat with him.

Don't get me wrong, Simon isn't a bad modeler. I just hate the stupid hamster and his scythes buddy, Tail McBum-in-the-air.

[barthillious]

no no i wasnt implying you were saying that and im sorry if i caused any offence, i just thought he did a great job with the nid range but is each to his own:)

[Obsidorox]

Personally I've never been a real big fan of the FW tyranids. The harridan is alright, the heirodules don't look like tyranids (doesn't help that they look more like the 3rd edition aesthetic) and I can't fathom why the heirophant has its back arched the way it does. The tyrannofex mimics it which ties the two together but I still think its a silly concept.

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