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New PRE-ORDERS & Reveals ANNOUCNHED!

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Storyline / Narrative Focus

The stream is largely a Warhammer-focused hype session rather than a single continuous campaign story, but it repeatedly circles back to upcoming narrative implications, including:

  • Custodes

    • “Next week” is framed as Custodes’ time.
    • Discussion includes new/updated models and pricing (e.g., the Custodes range is discussed around £145).

  • Black Templars vs. Leagues of Votann

    • Speculation that Black Templars will clash with the Votann in an upcoming story.
    • The narrative is described as being linked to Hellbrecht.
    • Debate exists around whether the Templars will properly slaughter/turn on the Votann.

  • Horus Heresy / Primarch return expectations

    • The host and chat repeatedly feel that major Primarch matchups—especially Lion vs. others and “traitor Primarchs meeting” scenarios—are being handled “too safely.”

  • Scouring books

    • Complaint that the Scouring series appears to have stalled after one book.

Gameplay Highlights (Mechanics / Formats Discussed)

While no definitive gameplay mechanics are shown, several formats and rule directions come up:

  • Kill Team

    • The host repeatedly wonders whether upcoming reveals might be Kill Team.
    • No confirmed rules are presented, but Kill Team is treated as a major “next reveal” candidate.

  • Horus Heresy / Tabletop purchasing & value (GW-focused)

    • Strong emphasis on pre-orders, box sets, and limited editions selling out quickly.
    • Discussion includes printing proxies vs. buying GW kits.
      • The host isn’t a printing hobbyist and prefers purchasing.

  • Epic / Historical tabletop systems (Warlord Games)

    • “Epic battles” are discussed as using similar rulesets across large historical sets.
    • Terrain and bundles are treated as integrated:
      • Example idea: columns vs. single lines and how scenery packs connect to play.

  • Future Space Marine rules rumor (not confirmed)

    • A rumor the host says they “trust”:
      • Primaris Marines can go into standard Rhinos, specifically 10-man squads.
      • Example given: “10 Intercessors into a Rhino.”

Strategies / Key Tips Mentioned

  • Finding the best price / avoiding preorder issues

    • Warning that some pre-orders are missed or sites may be bugged.
    • Missing items can trigger triple-price resales on eBay.
    • Notes that third-party stores may discount Warlord Games boxes.

  • Hobby value approach

    • The host frames purchasing as “investment”.
    • Criticism is aimed at ranges that don’t bring meaningful new line troops.
    • Example complaint: older Empire plastics feeling unchanged for years.

  • Watch-for-sellout behavior

    • Limited editions (e.g., “Ralder…” book discussed) are expected to sell out fast and then appear on resale markets.

Key Preorder / Reveal Talk (High-Level)

  • Warhammer Community / “six year” event

    • Claims that two reveals are expected tomorrow.
    • Possibilities mentioned include:
      • 40k / AoS / Kill Team / Necromunda (uncertain).
    • The chat tries to trigger “leaks” via member milestones.

  • Warhammer vs. historical/hobby crossovers

    • The host talks about shifting attention toward historical tabletop (Warlord Games), while still actively monitoring Warhammer releases.

  • Warhound Titan rumor

    • Strong speculation that GW could reveal a plastic Warhound around Christmas.
    • Rumor detail:
      • Body + a weapons set possibly under £300.
    • The host stresses they “heard” it and asks not to “shoot the messenger.”
    • If the Warhound plastic succeeds, the host speculates it could lead to plastic Phantom Titans later.

Tips on Characters / Lore Opinions (Narrative “Strategy,” Not Mechanics)

  • Lion / Guilliman expectations

    • Frustration that big Primarch meetings aren’t happening.
    • Traitor Primarchs have returned, but major cross-meetups haven’t occurred.
    • The host wants narrative risk, rather than safe status-quo retcons and “draw again” outcomes.

  • Custodes and “male vs. female dreadnought” meme

    • A recurring chat gag: if a dreadnought is “female,” it would require gifting a membership.
    • It functions as a running incentive rather than a confirmed reveal.

Gamers / Sources Featured (Mentioned End of Stream)

  • Varak / Varat (main host / streamer)
  • Grim (frequent chat member)
  • Alex
  • Monty
  • Hamish
  • Woodimp
  • Marty
  • Dennis and Menace
  • Lemons
  • Rogue
  • Todd Todd Albano
  • Adeptus Potus
  • Guy Haley (author)
  • Big Kev
  • Fily
  • Sean
  • ZB (asked about age)
  • Marius Gage
  • April (recurring “on-stream” presence)
  • Emperor (final blessing / sign-off term used in-stream)
  • World Lord Games / Warlord Games
  • Blackpowder (epic/historical brand as referenced)
  • Games Workshop (GW) (publisher referenced throughout)

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