I figured I'd make a thread for this.  If you're to contribute, I'd at least appreciate a source link or a screenshot or a reference.  Even if you say "Some guy in the hobby shop was saying this", I'm not particularly bothered by it.  Hey, sometimes a little rumor is fun to discuss or think about- even if it never comes to pass.

Genestealer Cults

http://www.belloflostsouls.net/2016/09/40k-rumors-genestealer-cult-new-kits.html

Caveat/disclaimer:  This is coming from Bell of Lost Souls, that has been 'wrong' or at least 'off' in the past... at least one thing, I believe, was a complete fabrication.  Other places I've personally seen it discussed are in comments section and on forums.  Overall, I'm a bit less concerned about 'source reliability' in this case and I can say based on trends- it's very likely this is indeed true.  The models have been made already for the boxed Deathwatch: Overkill game.  The Deathwatch Space Marines from the game were already released alongside the Codex: Deathwatch and other Deathwatch Minis for use in a DW Force.  It wouldn't be too much of a stretch to assume the same could be done with Tyranids.  After all, the Tyranids now are not the most useful or flexible army and they can't ally for shit.  Genestealer cults might be the key to adding a bit more flexibility to them.  With any luck, we might even see Ymgarl genestealer upgrade kits (maybe because I think the Genestealers look stupid, it's wishful thinking).  And with any luck, it'll have rules for using Imperial Guard units (A PDF) as part of the Cult and come with some goodie upgrades there.

GW/Forge World Committed to bringing back The Hobbit/Middle Earth sets.

[video=youtube;dpf9SmxB304]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dpf9SmxB304[/youtube]

Update:  Genestealer Cult Codex confirmed.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s8klnCoAEi0

Quote from: Crüesader;920365Update:  Genestealer Cult Codex confirmed.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s8klnCoAEi0

*yawn*  Big whoop

Quote from: Sommerjon;920416*yawn*  Big whoop

Thank you for your outstanding contribution to the discussion at hand.

There's a discussion? I thought this thread was just cribnotes from Faeit 212 a week late.

Quote from: TristramEvans;920595There's a discussion? I thought this thread was just cribnotes from Faeit 212 a week late.

I thought you had me on 'ignore'.  You were gloating about it a few months back like it was some kind of achievement that you couldn't handle your emotions.

So, I remember the 'hybrid' genestealers described in Rogue Trader 40k, but is the new Genestealer Cult codex a good thing? Are we excited or appalled?

Quote from: AaronBrown99;920601So, I remember the 'hybrid' genestealers described in Rogue Trader 40k, but is the new Genestealer Cult codex a good thing? Are we excited or appalled?

Hard to tell.  Depends if they can use some Guard stuff, and exactly what they can use.  Apparently, they can't ally with Tyranids they way you'd think.  Either way, it's nice to see something getting attention that isn't 'Space Marines'.

I'm going to wait- the new supplement for Chaos was kind of a disappointment according the Chaos players.  But then again, if Chaos players aren't complaining you need to send someone to make sure they're still alive.

I bought an Imperial Guard army box a few years ago, I wonder if they'd be useful with the new kill team game setup.

Quote from: AaronBrown99;920605I bought an Imperial Guard army box a few years ago, I wonder if they'd be useful with the new kill team game setup.

You can do that.  I haven't opened the book and looked at it, but a lot of people are talking about how it's kinda fun.  It's a great way to get into the hobby.

Quote from: Crüesader;920417Thank you for your outstanding contribution to the discussion at hand.

Your welcome.

Quote from: Crüesader;920596I thought you had me on 'ignore'.  You were gloating about it a few months back like it was some kind of achievement that you couldn't handle your emotions.

Ignore doesn't mean I cant read your posts, it means I pick and chose on a daily basis how much stupid I want to expose myself to

I am very excited about the Genestealer Cults and thank you for posting about them!

However, I'm MORE excited about them for Necromunda and RPG stuff than as an army.

As an Army, it sounds like a hybrid IG/Tyranid force which might be a fun combo of shoot & claw.

Its a shame the whole non-Chaos mutant aspect of 40k never took off after the original Rogue Trader, but the Genestealer Cult is the best move in that direction.

40k Kill Teams with urban terrain vs. Genestealer Cults would kick ass.

Quote from: Spinachcat;920709I am very excited about the Genestealer Cults and thank you for posting about them!

However, I'm MORE excited about them for Necromunda and RPG stuff than as an army.

As an Army, it sounds like a hybrid IG/Tyranid force which might be a fun combo of shoot & claw.

Its a shame the whole non-Chaos mutant aspect of 40k never took off after the original Rogue Trader, but the Genestealer Cult is the best move in that direction.

40k Kill Teams with urban terrain vs. Genestealer Cults would kick ass.

GW has a habit of testing out things like this.  They released one of the mini-games a while back and after that we got several more.  Rumor has it there's a new boss at GW, and he's pretty much set on making the game accessible at a variety of levels for people to get into it.  You have to admit, for a while the game seemed like it was going to take a thousand bucks and multiple hours to get into it.  For the main game, yeah... it's still ridiculously overpriced.  But at least with Kill Team, you have a starting point.  You can stick with small team games and buy a box of models here and there and actually have something to play while you expand.  

Quote from: TristramEvans;920702Ignore doesn't mean I cant read your posts, it means I pick and chose on a daily basis how much stupid I want to expose myself to

Nah, you said you used the ignore feature for the first time.  As if it were a crowning achievement that you couldn't handle your emotions.  It's okay, not everyone was taught life skills if they didn't have caring friends and family.  I'm impressed you've made it this far, keep it up.  Or don't, I don't really care.  Your existence isn't really worth much.

Look, for a batch of folks that whine about 'not talking about games', I'd expect in an actual game thread for you to either contribute or piss off.  'Ignoring' someone doesn't mean you come in to attempt a thread derail just because you don't like the poster.  I'm fine on or off your ignore list.  But I would ask you to kindly respect a thread about gaming, and either offer some insight or just fuck off.  Despite how disgusting of a subhuman I may think you are, I wouldn't disrespect a gaming thread because other players may find the information valuable.

Quote from: Sommerjon;920693Your welcome.

You're.*   At least try not to look like a colossal fucking idiot if you're going to be snarky.