Out now: Skaven

The Skaven reside in the darkest places of the Old World and have carved out a vast Under-empire deep below the earth, from where they plot and scheme the end of civilization. Field a seething mass of vile ratmen and swarm over the foe in a tide of tooth, claw and warpstone powered machinery – order the Skaven today.  Skaven Doomwheel The Doomwheel is a bizarre and powerful war machine. Support the advance of your Skaven army with this ingenious contraption that’s able to grind the foe under its giant wheel and unleash multiple bolts of Strength 10 warp lighting. Warhammer Armies: Skaven Read all about the Skaven and their nefarious plans for world domination in this 112-page army book.  Skaven Stormvermin Stormvermin are elite Skaven infantry and are for the first time available as a multi-part plastic set. Lead the charge of your Skaven army with the halberds and high Weapon Skill of these ratmen. Skaven Clanrats Clanrats form the bulk of Skaven armies and defeat the foe through sheer weight of numbers and the fury of their attack. Assemble units of either Skaven Slaves or Clanrats with this all-new plastic set.      Queek Headtaker Queek is known throughout the Under-Empire for his vicious streak and violent temper. This combat character is an ideal choice to lead your Stormvermin. Deathmaster Snikch Deathmaster Sniksh is the ultimate assassin. With this classic character in your army, your opponent’s Lords and Heroes will no neither rest nor respite. Skweel Gnawtooth Skweel  Gnawtooth is the most successful Packmaster in Hell Pit and any unit of Giant Rats or Rat Ogres he leads benefits from augmentative mutations. Rat Swarms Add an Unbreakable Rat Swarms to your Skaven army and unleash a numberless tide of vermin on the enemies of the Horned Rat.  Warp Lightning Cannon Employ this Skaven wonder weapon and blast apart your opponent’s army with ensorcelled balls of warp energy. Vermin Lord A Level 4 Wizard and with a stat line almost the equal of the Greater Daemons of Chaos, the Vermin Lord is an ideal choice to lead your Skaven army.  Lord Skrolk Lord Skrolk is one of Clan Pestilens’ baleful Plaguelords. A Level 3 Wizard, use his Rod of Corruption to cause instant death on your foes.   Back to Top The Games Workshop Newsletter

AdeptiCon 2010 Registration Now Open!

AdeptiCon 2010 Registration Now Open!
It’s time to gather up your wargaming buddies and start making travel plans, because its that time of year again!

Online registration for AdeptiCon 2010 is now open at http://www.adepticon.org/cart/.

AdeptiCon 2010 will take place on March 26-28th, 2010, at the Westin Lombard Yorktown Center in Lombard, IL, just outside of Chicago.
In this, our eighth year, we’re run a jam-packed schedule of tournaments, seminars, and free events to make sure that this AdeptiCon
is the best ever. Gamers and hobbyists from across the country and the world will converge on Chicago for a weekend of fun, friendship,
and miniature wargaming excitement.

Register today at http://www.adepticon.org/cart/.

The More Things Change…
Every year AdeptiCon has grown and added new events, and this year’s no different. This year, AdeptiCon welcomes two new games
manufacturers to the AdeptiCon family: Battlefront Games (makers of the award-winning WWII miniature game Flames of War) and
Privateer Press (makers of the increasingly popular Warmachine, Hordes, and Monsterpocalypse games).

The AdeptiCon weekend will feature a full slate of events for Flames of War, Warmachine, Hordes, and Monsterpocalypse, including
a tournaments, seminars, and free demonstration games all weekend long.

Stay tuned for more information about our newest additions to the AdeptiCon lineup, or find out more and register at
http://www.adepticon.org/cart/.

…The More They Stay The Same
Our lineup of Games Workshop games remains one of our primary focuses, as old favorites such as the 40K National
Team Tournament, Fantasy Championships, Lord of the Rings Championships, and our lineup of Specialist Games events return.
Our tournaments, open gaming, and seminars will continue to set the bar in terms of fan-run excellence.

Come and become a part of the largest fan-run independent convention in the hobby. For almost a decade, AdeptiCon has been
the place where miniature wargaming enthusiasts from across the country and the world can gather and enjoy the fun and e
xcitement of a hobby that we all share. From humble beginnings to today, our motto remains the same: “For Gamers, By Gamers.”

Become a part of the experience! You can view our full lineup of events and register online at http://www.adepticon.org/cart/.

Stay tuned for more news about AdeptiCon 2010! See you in the Windy City!

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Some big rules changes this year for fantasy.
Friday No Comp event at 2999.
Fantasy Champs using WPS for comp scoring.
No Lord option in WFB Team Tourney.

Its getting to be that time of year again

Games Workshop has wasted no time in posting their Holiday gift giving web site. If your interested in making a list for whatever holiday you follow this year be sure to check out their Gift Guide.

Gamesday 2010 Announcement

Gamesday 2010 Announcement 11/02

GW has announced that there will only be 1 Game Day next year. It will take place in Baltimore in August. From 5 to 1 event which i am going to guess most of it will be run by the fans.

WHFB: Errata and Frequently Asked Questions Documents

On the old Games Workshop site it was a tad easier to find information. As with many things now you just need to know where to look. Recently some one asked me where has the FAQ and Eratta gone to..well here is a easy link right to the page.

Below you will find all the latest FAQs and Errata pages for Warhammer and your favorite Warhammer armies. Next to the name, you’ll see a date that will tell you when the FAQ was put on the web site. This way you’ll be able to tell which FAQs have been added or changed since your last visit.

Fantasy Props

Fantasy Props

A very cool site that makes props for movies, parties , conventions you name it. Take a look at their  40K bolter.

Chaos In The Old World – Review

Here is a good review on Fantasy Flights Chaos in the Wold World by Hogs of War

Chaos in the Old World

What hope can there be for the mortal world?
— Liber Malefic

In the Warhammer world, four Gods of Chaos battle for supremacy. Khorne, the Blood God, the Skulltaker, lusts for death and battle. Nurgle, the Plaguelord, the Father of Corruption, luxuriates in filth and disease.Tzeentch, the Changer of Ways, the Great Conspirator, plots the fate of the universe. Slaanesh, the Prince of Pleasure and Pain, the Lord of Temptations, lures even the most steadfast to his six deadly seductions.

In the Chaos in the Old World board game, each player takes the role of one of the malevolent Lords of Chaos. Each god’s distinctive powers and legion of followers give the controlling player unique strengths and heretical abilities with which to corrupt and enslave the Old World. Yet, as the powers of Chaos seek domination by corruption and conquest, they must vie not only against each other, but also against the desperate denizens of the Old World who fight to banish the gods back to the maelstrom of the Realm of Chaos…for now.

The time of woe is upon us.
— Grimoire Daemonicus

Chaos in the Old World includes:

• 1 Rulebook
• 1 Game Board
• 45 High-quality, fully detailed plastic playing pieces
• 4 Threat Dials
• 4 Power Sheets
• More than 175 Tokens
• Over 125 Cards
• 5 Dice

Warhammer ‘Ard Boyz Semi Finals 10/24

Warhammer ‘Ard Boyz Semi Finals 10/24

You have fought and clawed your way through the preliminaries, earning your way into the Semi Final Rounds on October 24th. Players who finish in the top three will be invited to the Warhammer Ard Boyz Finals on November 21st in Chicago, Il.

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Legion of the Damned – Games Day Italy

from Games Workshop Newsletter Incoming! Legion of the Damned Today at Games Day Italy we unveiled the all-new metal Legion of The Damned models.The Legion of The Damned are Spaces Marines in appearance. Their black armour is adorned with chilling images of bone and fire, and an eerie glow suffuses their sable armour and a halo of ghostly fire dances about their feet. Considered by some to be an extension of the Emperor’s superhuman will and by others as the vengeful and immortal spirits of fallen Space Marines, Damned Legionnaires fight with a chill precision few mortal warriors can match. Out in January, the Legion of The Damned are an Elite Space Marine unit who can always Deep Strike and can even opt to re-roll the deep strike scatter dice. Also, their 3+ saving throw is invulnerable.

Fennernen’s Army Builder

Fennernen’s Army Builder a nice campaign builder excel style spread sheets for Warhammer Fantasy Battle. Be sure to check it out.