WHFB Mini Campaign

Forum poster Goodwin is looking for players interested in a mini-campaign taking place in the End Times, with scenarios set up for Chaos versus the forces of the Old World.

Looking to get a few extra games of WHFB in?  Then hit the forums and sign up in the thread.

Legiocon 2015 Schedule

The 2015 edition of Legiocon is scheduled for February 20th to the 22nd, and features and absolutely packed lineup of games of all flavours.  Sponsored by Maxx collectibles and widely supported in the community, it's a great Con!

The full schedule has now been released, download it here!

The next league - 40k Escalation!

The Warhammer Fantasy Escalation League is entering it's final few rounds, so I'm planning ahead and looking for players that are interested in doing a 40k league starting in August/September.

This would be a great chance to get up to speed on 7th Edition or build up a new force over the course of 4-5 months.

Check out the announcement and sign up in the forums!

A new space fleet game is coming...

Do you miss Battlefleet Gothic?   If so, this tidbit should be interesting, 'Dropfleet' is coming!

Andy Chambers, original designer of BFG, is teaming up with Hawk Wargames to bring a fleet game in the Dropzone universe.  Dropzone was highly successful and everything I've read about the game and models is full of praise.  This new game bears watching, and hopefully there will be a Kickstarter coming soon.

Mordheim is ON...

Well it looks like this Mordheim campaign is going to happen!

Thanks to forum member ScottyB for setting us on the right path with some tested houserules and volunteering to help co-ordinate this.

So far we have four confirmed players, and we can take up to eight without issue.  Get in to the forum and sign up !

The next campaign: Mordheim!

With the Fantasy Battle escalation league off and running, I'd like to announce the next potential WarPegs league:

If you haven't played it before, Mordheim is a skirmish game based in the WHFB world that depicts small warbands fighting over shards of Warpstone in the ruined city of Mordheim.  The game includes a system to link together individual battles into a campaign that chronicles the rising of heroes as they gain power and wealth.  It's a ton of fun and a great alternative for players that want a skirmish fantasy game with a Warhammer flavour.

If you are interested, check it out in the forums.

Tabletop day

Thanks to Garth at Maxx Collectibles for hosting us once again for Skirmish wargaming.  I managed to get in games of Kill Team and Malifaux, and got my interest in playing Mordheim piqued again.

Thanks to the Jim-Con team for coming out and snapping a few photos as well.  Courtesy of the Jim-Con Facebook page:

So what's next?  The Warhammer Escalation League is entering round two, and there is some talk about a standing Mordheim campaign kicking off.  So hit the forums and let us know what you are playing or join up to an existing league or group!

Tabletop Day 2014

In support for Tabletop Day 2014, WarPegs and Maxx Collectibles are working together to run another Kill Team day at the Store on April 5th. The last day was quite successful, and this is another chance to come out, meet
some other players and get in a game or three.

Games will run from 1pm until 5pm but you are always welcome to come anytime during store hours. Maxx has several tables available, and the large tables will easily host two or three sets of players for a skirmish ruleset like Kill Team. As always, there is plenty of free parking.

Some come out, support the Tabletop Gaming Community and have a good time!  If you have any questions or suggestions, just hop over to the forums!

Astra Militarum Leaks

So what is Astra Militarum?  It's a copyrightable name for Imperial Guard, and here they come!

There is a separate codex coming for Militarum Tempestus, aka Stormtroopers as well, and there are more leaks in this White Dwarf page.

Escalation League - Last chance to sign up!

This week is the last week to sign up for the WarPegs WHFB escalation league.

I'd like to see at least one more player sign up so we can have an even number of players.  This league will run for 4 months or so with two games per month and lists escalating from 500 points to 1,800 points or more depending on the votes of the players.

Full details are in the forums RIGHT HERE.

League details posted...

The rules for 500pt lists have been posted for the escalation league, along with the narrative starting point and first scenario.  We have players bringing out Ogre Kingdoms, Beastmen, Dwarfs and Wood Elves so far, so there is a nice mix of armies.

Check for all the details in the forums!

Ideally, I would like to find at least two more players, so if you have a small WHFB force you want to grow, or are a newer player looking to get more familiar with the rules it's a great opportunity to jump in!

The first WarPegs league - Warhammer Fantasy escalation!

With the success of the Skirmish Day at Maxx, I'd like to kick off the first league for interested WarPegs players:  Warhammer Fantasy Escalation!

The details for the league will be posted in the forums HERE.  Please come and sign up if you are interested!

Out of nowhere - Imperial Knights!

Say what you will about Games Workshop's policies, pricing and practices, they make stunning models:

Check out the forums for further details about these amazing models and how to use them in your 40k army!

Malifaux at Maxx

Looks like a regular group of Malifaux gamers is scheduling games at Maxx from 1-4 on Saturdays.  For Fantasy Skirmish, it seems to be a strong contender compared to Hordes, and the unique card-based system is certainly interesting.

Check it out if you are interested!

Any WHFB Dwarf players in town?

If you love the stunties, it looks like February will be an expensive month for you.  Check out the leaked partial cover of the next White Dwarf:

Wood Elves and Brettonians are the last army books to be updated for this edition now.

Sci-Fi Skirmish Day

Sci-Fi Skirmish Day is on, and scheduled for February 15th at Maxx Collectibles.  Details are in the Forum post including list-building rules for Kill Team and some advice on Infinity list building thanks to Greg aka forum member 'guitargeek'.

Whether you want to join a game, or just come by and watch, this is a great chance to meet some other Winnipeg gamers and check out the tables at Maxx if you haven't already.  Hope to see you there!

Games Workshop closed this weekend

As a reminder, if you are looking for table space for a game this weekend, Games Workshop on Meadowwood is closed until the 22nd.

If you need space, Maxx has two 4' x 8' tables and a 4' x 4' table with ample terrain available, and is open Saturday and Sunday.  Tables use is free of charge and they have lots of parking.

Check it out if you haven't been in for a game yet!

Kill Teams intro games - February 15th at Maxx

Long time, no post.

I'm going to be trying to redirect the purpose of this blog a bit.  Instead of simply rehashing rumours from various other sites, I'm going to make an effort to focus on local events and items of note for the community here in Winnipeg.

As such, on the heels of the very successful Infinity intro day organized by Greg last weekend, I'm going to try and set up a day to run 40k Kill Team at Maxx, and I'm targeting the 15th of February at this time depending on table availability.

Kill Team is a skirmish version of Warhammer 40k with 200 point lists.  It plays fast, has a lighter feel to it than full on 40k, but retains all the flavour.  Check the forums shortly for a more in-depth post and date confirmations.

Tyranid Rumours again...

Sorry I've been quiet lately.  There have been a ton of new releases from GW, and Corvus Belli for Infinity but the rumour side of things has been pretty dry.  The best news to leak recently comes from Warseer:

+++++++++++ MAJOR UPDATE +++++++++++

Behold brothers and sisters, I have more evidence than you can handle Today we thought of kidding around with games Workshop and since my local dealer has a pretty good relationship with its GW Area Distributor we thought about try to include 3 Boxes of Plastic Hive Guard alongside the other products he needs to order. What started as a little joke ended up with a massive info leak. I was standing next to my dealer while he phoned, the speaker were turned on and this is what I heard with my own ears:
We: Hi XXX, we wanted to make an order
GW: Ok we can put the stuff in the package for this thursday
We: *name all the normal products*
GW: Ok I have managed your oder
We: ah and I saw a box of Hive Guards in the net - I want three of those aswell
GW: Haha yeah leaked pictures - and you know that. You need to wait till january
We: Does that mean we finally see bids in jan?
GW: Yeah, preorder around new year
We: can you give me some information or is this super secret?
GW: Yeah I can - we will inform the stores pretty soon anyway
We: Do you play bids, too or have any idea behind it?
GW: *searches Data* no not really, I rarely play
We: Ah ok
GW: here is what is in our system: a Harpyie for 62,50€, Hive Guards for 45,50€ . Haruspex for 57,50€ and a warrior box for 45,50€ .
We: No Drop Pod?
GW: Apparently not
We: Hmmm strange - I thought they would finally release one.
GW: This is pure speculation but I think I heard that the drop pod is no longer in the codex. this new creature is a transport thing
We: Cool, no chars, fine cast or clamshells?
GW: No just the things I just said, thats all.
We: Cool, can you tell me anything else?
GW: No - thats all
We: Ok Thanks

OK WE HAVE:
Tyranids in Jan
Harpyie 62,50
Schwarmwachen 45,50
Haruspex 57,50
Krieger Box 45,50.

And a followup from the ever reliable Endobai:

Heh, so it is out.
I can safely say something more.
All those sets allow construction of another unit, also the Haruspex which can be assembled as... another creature from Epic 40k.
Hive Guards got another weapon option which can be seen on the leaked image.
The weapon is electricity based. No doubt inspired by Teslas, but I have no idea if it works in a similar way.
Tyrant Guards are very lovely. My most favourite models in the release combining what is the best in the 3rd and 4th metal models.
Several weapon options just like with the warriors.
I think that they got those new 50 mm bases. I was mistaken in the past with the SM Centurions so forgive me if I commit another once again.
Haruspex is damn ugly so you will recognise it immediatelly, but its 'twin' is actually really nice looking MC.
Harpy's 'brother' is not called Eridne/however it was called in those rumours.

Exciting news for Tyranid players, but those prices are steep!

GW keeps up the pace

Although this is not intended to be specifically a GW blog, you must admit that folks from Nottingham have been putting out new products at a blistering pace.  Codex:  Inquisition is now available, Clan Raukaan and it's pile of Dreadnought goodness is coming out shortly and all signs point to a release for Tyranids by the end of the month.  This pace of releases from the last eighteen months has to have any fan excited.

So what will 2014 bring?  Rumours are coming out less frequently as GW has really clamped down on leaks, but so far several tipsters agree on a general schedule.

via Faeit 212:

Release Plan for 2014
January - Dwarfs
February - Imperial Guard I
March - Imperial Guard II
April - Wood Elves & new GW Page/Shop
May - Orks (40k)
June - Bretons
July - WHFB 9th Edition Rulebooks & Starter Set
August - Space Wolves
September - Orcs & Goblins I
October - Orcs & Goblins II

The two-wave release schedule is also rumoured to be coming for the Tyranids given the number of missing models from the range, and the large number of finecast figures.

It seems like 2014 will be every bit as packed as 2013 was.