Games Day miniature revealed

Games Day miniature revealed

The 2010 Games Day miniature is a wonderful Warhammer Chaos Sorcerer sculpted by Dave Thomas. Resplendent with tentacles, skulls and a book of forbidden lore, it oozes character.The Games Workshop Newsletter

The Games Day miniature will only be available at your country’s Games Day. Tickets for Games Day France and Games Day US will be going on sale within the next few weeks. Make sure you check out your local Community and Events pages for the date and ticket release day for your local Games Day 2010. You’ll also find preview articles, event updates and everything else you’ll want to know in order to make the most of your Games Day experience.

 

GW North American Tournament Circuit

GW North American Tournament Circuit

Games Workshop has announced the 2010 tournament Circuit. The top two winners of each of these events will be invited to a Grandtournament in 2011 in Las Vegas.

Over the years Games Workshop has had a multitude of different tournaments; Grand Tournaments, Rogue Traders, ‘Ard Boyz, Iron Man, Doubles, Campaign Narratives, etc.

Starting in January 2010, Games Workshop will be embarking on something far more Grand. We will search for the North American Champion of 40K, Fantasy, and War of The Ring on an annual basis.

The new Tournament Circuit going forwards will run from June until May each year. The circuit is made up predominantly of Independent Tournaments from around North America which are put on by gaming clubs or groups. The Ard Boyz Tournament Finals can also earn entry into the North American Finals.

In the past the Tournament Circuit has run from January until December. To allow for the above change the first new circuit will be 18 months long starting in January 2010 and ending in May 2011. The Champion for each game system will be decided in the summer of 2011 in Las Vegas at a Games Workshop hosted Event. Here you will need a fully painted and based Army for your particular game system. Check the website frequently for specific rules and point values for the Vegas Finals.

The Vegas Finals are by invitation only. So, how do I get an invitation?

The top two finishing places in each game system in each Independent Tournament on the Circuit will receive an invitation to play in the Vegas finals in 2011.

If you don’t make it into the top two places in one Tournament you can try again in another Tournament on the Circuit.

The first circuit features 70 Events over the 18 months. They have a wide geographical spread across the North American Continent.

We will be looking to expand that number each year. If you have an existing Tournament or are planning a Tournament that you would like to get included on the next circuit starting in June 2011 please email me the details at Eds@games-workshop.com. Your Tournament will have to meet certain criteria and have at least 50 players to qualify for inclusion on the Circuit. A Limited number of additional slots will be available each year.

The Grand Prize Package for the Overall Winner at the Vegas Finals
• Trophy
• 1 Year White Dwarf Subscription
• White Dwarf Article
• Website Article
• 3000 Point Army of their Choice
• Free Gamesday Entry and Model for 2011 including 1 Hour with the Studio Guests
• Free Entry to the 2012 Vegas final next year to defend their title
• Dinner with Jervis Johnson on the Final Night

Forge World

If you have not had a chance or havent looked in a while be sure to check out the models on the Forge World site. Newly added is a new Lord of Change Greater Daemon.

Tomb Kings rise again! Rumors for May 2010

From the guys at Warseer thanks!

New Tomb Kings will be out in May 2010. So they will be the last armybook before 8th edition.

Undead rule:
- Will stay the same in principle but you may take a stand&shoot reaction now.
That one was expected since the banshee may stand&shoot as well.

Magic:
- Will also stay the same with some minor changes:
– Incantation of summoning reanimates D6 / 2D6 wounds
– Tomb princes have 6” range like tomb kings
– Tomb kings and princes have the option to generate dispel dice and energy dice (dispel spells in play only)
Pft… the adjustment in effectiveness of the incantations is ok, it should be level with the vampire one this way. Princes range is good. Dispell dice for Kings and Princes? Great, I only hope it won’t be overpriced.

Undead construct rule:
- Will stay the same

“It came from below…” rule:
- Will stay the same

The curse:
- Will stay the same

Casket of souls
- Will have three different incantations to choose:
– One incantation healing D3 wounds of all friendly units and characters on the field
– One incantation similar to the current one
– One incantation moving D3 units
- Will grant a ward save to it’s crew and attached priests
That sounds great!

Tomb prince:
- Magic changes, see above
- Strength 5
- If a tomb prince is the general you may take one unit of chariots as a core unit
- May be given the battle standard
Looking at the Scar Veteran S and T5 for heros was to be expected. Battle standard for the prince is great.

Battle standard bearer:
- New name (unknown to me)
- May be given the battle standard but may be used without as well
- May ride on a skeleton horse or in a chariot
- No magic
- Killing blow
- WS5, S4, T4, A3
A simple fighting hero without magic and an avarage profile. Ok, especially for friendly games with limited magic but I think the Prince will stay the better choice.

Skeleton warriors:
- Wear light armour without further costs
Decrease of one point would have been better but better than nothing.

Skeleton light horsemen:
- May be given light armour
- May be given Spears and Shields
That shoud give us some interesting taktical options.

Skeleton heavy horsemen:
- Are out!
I won’t bemoan the loss of them.

Tomb Guard:
- 9(!) points/model
All right, Grave Guard cost 10 (?) points/model. And they have heavy armour and can make march movements… 9 points is ok I think.

Ushabti:
- 4+ armour save (including undead construct)
- 5+ ward save
- M6
- 55 points/model
That should make Ushabti usable. Not more but usable.

Carrions:
- S4
- Cheaper
Stronger and cheaper? Great!

Tomb scorpion:
- more expensive (about 100 points)
- 5 wounds (!)
Wow, the most extrem change I think. Scorpions with unit size 5 will be nasty!

Bone Giant:
- equipment options (similar to Warhammer chronicles)
The options have been a baublery in the past, they will stay a baublery in the future.

Screaming Skull Catapult:
- Every model touched is hit, not only on 4+.
The way it is in the Skaven book. Maybe a hint of what to come in the 8th edition rule book?

Incoming! Beastmen

From the Games Workshop Newsletter

Incoming! Beastmen In the dark places of the world, the Beastmen have been gathering in number and in February they will unleash their rage on the Warhammer world with renewed vigour. A feral army of twisted monsters, the Beastmen have inhabitant the dark forests and wild places of the world since such places existed. To lead a Beastmen army is to field vast herds of braying, brutish beasts who worship Chaos in all its forms, and who fight to level the civilised world. This will be the first time ever that the Beastmen have had their own, completely stand-alone, army list. The forthcoming Warhammer Armies: Beastmen is full of twisted monsters old and new, and an all-new lore of magic. The Beastmen are the original inhabitants of the Old World: in February 2010 they come to reclaim it from the hands of Men.

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.

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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