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But Vandred entirely depends on the DLC for me. If it’s indeed Slaanesh, HE, DE as most people expect, then the 2 LHs should be for DE and HE.
I don't see it. The monogods are the headliners of these upcoming packs. And I imagine will want to keep parity between the 4 monogods. Since we know Tzeentch is getting a LH in it's pack, I'm expecting all 4 of them will.
I think they just wanted to introduce a little extra awesomeness to the game, so they did.
Pretty much.
WoC have what? 7-8 LLs now? A LH for them does benefit them more than a LL.
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With this being the 40th anniversary, my guess is they wanted an older character. Considering Hammerstorm was one of the first characters of the setting, and was the original warhammer wielding character the setting was named after, probably seemed a good fit.
A character of such history and reverence........let's **** on him and disrespect him by demoting him into a LH so he can be your level one chaos lord's **** running around the campaign map to do agent actions!
He was an exalted hero and legendary champion, not a chaos lord. He didn't lead armies or unite chaos tribes; he was a wandering champion with a particular vendetta against the undead, and a hammer with the power to send their spirits to the realm of Morr. He often had followers, but not because he sought them out or fought his way to the top of a tribe/army.
He actually fits better as a hero than he would have as a lord.
Problem is, Snikitch and Ghorst both also "would be better as a hero" and yet both campaigns are a lot of fun.
Doesn't mean that's going to work with every character and at this point it's worth also pointing out that CA has demoted a character from lord to hero.
Because the FLC LH has replaced a FLC LL, that is what they are compared to. FLC Drycha offered a unique campaign to the WE with the malevolent frenzied tree spirits, several forest creatures, and the enchanted effect on wood elf units. Harald Hammerstorm makes every WoC campaign now similar in that you unlock him, and throw him in an army near undead.
With this being the 40th anniversary, my guess is they wanted an older character. Considering Hammerstorm was one of the first characters of the setting, and was the original warhammer wielding character the setting was named after, probably seemed a good fit.
A character of such history and reverence........let's **** on him and disrespect him by demoting him into a LH so he can be your level one chaos lord's **** running around the campaign map to do agent actions!
He was an exalted hero and legendary champion, not a chaos lord. He didn't lead armies or unite chaos tribes; he was a wandering champion with a particular vendetta against the undead, and a hammer with the power to send their spirits to the realm of Morr. He often had followers, but not because he sought them out or fought his way to the top of a tribe/army.
He actually fits better as a hero than he would have as a lord.
Problem is, Snikitch and Ghorst both also "would be better as a hero" and yet both campaigns are a lot of fun.
Doesn't mean that's going to work with every character and at this point it's worth also pointing out that CA has demoted a character from lord to hero.
Because the FLC LH has replaced a FLC LL, that is what they are compared to. FLC Drycha offered a unique campaign to the WE with the malevolent frenzied tree spirits, several forest creatures, and the enchanted effect on wood elf units. Harald Hammerstorm makes every WoC campaign now similar in that you unlock him, and throw him in an army near undead.
Drycha was free only to the people who owned the original Wood Elf DLC.
LPs now come with three lords whereas before they only had two with no LH (unless they replaced unit slots).
The comparison for LHs should be to other LHs. It’s clear that the free Lord got folded into the DLC, which has its own pros and cons.
With this being the 40th anniversary, my guess is they wanted an older character. Considering Hammerstorm was one of the first characters of the setting, and was the original warhammer wielding character the setting was named after, probably seemed a good fit.
A character of such history and reverence........let's **** on him and disrespect him by demoting him into a LH so he can be your level one chaos lord's **** running around the campaign map to do agent actions!
He was an exalted hero and legendary champion, not a chaos lord. He didn't lead armies or unite chaos tribes; he was a wandering champion with a particular vendetta against the undead, and a hammer with the power to send their spirits to the realm of Morr. He often had followers, but not because he sought them out or fought his way to the top of a tribe/army.
He actually fits better as a hero than he would have as a lord.
Problem is, Snikitch and Ghorst both also "would be better as a hero" and yet both campaigns are a lot of fun.
Doesn't mean that's going to work with every character and at this point it's worth also pointing out that CA has demoted a character from lord to hero.
Because the FLC LH has replaced a FLC LL, that is what they are compared to. FLC Drycha offered a unique campaign to the WE with the malevolent frenzied tree spirits, several forest creatures, and the enchanted effect on wood elf units. Harald Hammerstorm makes every WoC campaign now similar in that you unlock him, and throw him in an army near undead.
Drycha was free only to the people who owned the original Wood Elf DLC.
LPs now come with three lords whereas before they only had two with no LH (unless they replaced unit slots).
The comparison for LHs should be to other LHs. It’s clear that the free Lord got folded into the DLC, which has its own pros and cons.
I could use Rakarth and the point still stands, Lords and new campaigns are vastly superior to replayability, than strong heroes that dilute the races campaigns. We'll have to wait, but I don't think the FLC lord lords has been "folded" into the dlc, as something tells me the price isn't also going to be the same. People keep missing the main point, CA have said that LH cost just about the same as a LL. Which means that they've just decided that somehow, LH's are better than LL. They aren't
...It’s clear that the free Lord got folded into the DLC, which has its own pros and cons.
Especially as we don't know the price.
(In TWW1 & TWW2, Lord Packs and Race Packss were (roughly) half the price of a Campaign Pack. In TWW3, Ogre Kingdoms is likewise ~half the price of Forge of the Chaos Dwarfs, but Champions of Chaos is 2/3rds. If Shadows of Change is pricier than Ogre Kingdoms, I'd say that it's no longer equivalent content for equivalent money. And it is worth bearing in mind that an FLC LH is likely less valuable than an FLC LL to someone who doesn't just buy all the DLC.)
With this being the 40th anniversary, my guess is they wanted an older character. Considering Hammerstorm was one of the first characters of the setting, and was the original warhammer wielding character the setting was named after, probably seemed a good fit.
A character of such history and reverence........let's **** on him and disrespect him by demoting him into a LH so he can be your level one chaos lord's **** running around the campaign map to do agent actions!
He was an exalted hero and legendary champion, not a chaos lord. He didn't lead armies or unite chaos tribes; he was a wandering champion with a particular vendetta against the undead, and a hammer with the power to send their spirits to the realm of Morr. He often had followers, but not because he sought them out or fought his way to the top of a tribe/army.
He actually fits better as a hero than he would have as a lord.
Problem is, Snikitch and Ghorst both also "would be better as a hero" and yet both campaigns are a lot of fun.
Doesn't mean that's going to work with every character and at this point it's worth also pointing out that CA has demoted a character from lord to hero.
Because the FLC LH has replaced a FLC LL, that is what they are compared to. FLC Drycha offered a unique campaign to the WE with the malevolent frenzied tree spirits, several forest creatures, and the enchanted effect on wood elf units. Harald Hammerstorm makes every WoC campaign now similar in that you unlock him, and throw him in an army near undead.
Drycha was free only to the people who owned the original Wood Elf DLC.
LPs now come with three lords whereas before they only had two with no LH (unless they replaced unit slots).
The comparison for LHs should be to other LHs. It’s clear that the free Lord got folded into the DLC, which has its own pros and cons.
I could use Rakarth and the point still stands, Lords and new campaigns are vastly superior to replayability, than strong heroes that dilute the races campaigns. We'll have to wait, but I don't think the FLC lord lords has been "folded" into the dlc, as something tells me the price isn't also going to be the same. People keep missing the main point, CA have said that LH cost just about the same as a LL. Which means that they've just decided that someone, LH's are better than LL. They aren't
And Rakarth is the only example of off-cycle FLC in the entire series, and came at a point where game development for WH2 essentially ceased after he dropped.
Also since when was adding an LH to a race’s roster “diluting the race”. Would you say that if CA had instead added a new unit to the WoC roster instead? This take makes no sense. They “diluted” the Lizardmen by adding Kroak? It’s just another tool the whole race can use.
CA said they cost almost the same, but that’s also in comparison to LLs in a campaign pack with no unique mechanics. FLC LHs had mechanics, some with decent ones at that. That costs more than a simple LH. People have come to expect unique campaign mechanics for LLs.
Regarding them folded into the DLC, sure the cost will go up, that’s been true of all DLCs so far. But the benefits will be involvement in the narrative, hopefully novel animations, access to new UI elements for mechanics, and better tie-ins with units.
Thrones of Decay will possibly also come without a Mono LH.
Possibly. But I personally doubt it.
Malakai is all but confirmed at this point.
I can’t imagine that Elspeth would come without Bruckner as a LH. He’s the one who ultimately killed Tamurkhan after all.
I really really hope we’ll get Kayzk, I absolutely love his mini.
In a Perfect LP that DLC would have 3 LHs.
Malakai will likely be a LH that multiple races can use like Ulrika considering he’s part of the same gang. So I imagine Malakai will be for Dwarfs/Empire/Kislev.
I can’t imagine that Elspeth would come without Bruckner as a LH. He’s the one who ultimately killed Tamurkhan after all.
I disagree with characterising events as Bruckner "ultimately killing Tamurkhan". Bruckner badly damaged Tamurkhan's ogre body - a great feat! - at which point Tamurkhan ate Bruckner's face (on his way into him).
The Baleflame Amulet, which Elspeth had tricked Bruckner into wearing by telling him that it would protect him from sorcery, activated. The Baleflame Amulet - Elspeth's scheme - killed Tamurkhan.
If Elspeth didn't exist, Bruckner would have ended up as Tamurkhan's latest fleshsuit. If Bruckner didn't exist, Elspeth may have had trouble finding another champion to trick Tamurkhan into worming into.
With this being the 40th anniversary, my guess is they wanted an older character. Considering Hammerstorm was one of the first characters of the setting, and was the original warhammer wielding character the setting was named after, probably seemed a good fit.
The 40th anniversary was my thinking as well.
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Thrones of Decay will possibly also come without a Mono LH.
Possibly. But I personally doubt it.
Malakai is all but confirmed at this point.
I can’t imagine that Elspeth would come without Bruckner as a LH. He’s the one who ultimately killed Tamurkhan after all.
I really really hope we’ll get Kayzk, I absolutely love his mini.
In a Perfect LP that DLC would have 3 LHs.
Malakai will likely be a LH that multiple races can use like Ulrika considering he’s part of the same gang. So I imagine Malakai will be for Dwarfs/Empire/Kislev.
Kind of leaves the slot open for Nurgle.
Ulrika and Malakai being available for the Empire still doesn’t make them Empire characters.
Or are you suggesting we don’t need Schwarzhelm anymore because we are so lucky to have Ulrika now?
Thrones of Decay will possibly also come without a Mono LH.
Possibly. But I personally doubt it.
Malakai is all but confirmed at this point.
I can’t imagine that Elspeth would come without Bruckner as a LH. He’s the one who ultimately killed Tamurkhan after all.
I really really hope we’ll get Kayzk, I absolutely love his mini.
In a Perfect LP that DLC would have 3 LHs.
Malakai will likely be a LH that multiple races can use like Ulrika considering he’s part of the same gang. So I imagine Malakai will be for Dwarfs/Empire/Kislev.
Kind of leaves the slot open for Nurgle.
Ulrika and Malakai being available for the Empire still doesn’t make them Empire characters.
Or are you suggesting we don’t need Schwarzhelm anymore because we are so lucky to have Ulrika now?
Ehr, where did I suggest that? What a non-sequitur. Did Ulrika make it less likely for Malakai to become accessible to the Empire?
I’m suggesting the Empire getting access to an LH in that DLC means that it’s less likely they’ll get access to a second LH in the same content drop. I believe it’s like a Nurgle LH, and that each of the Monogods will get an LH with each of the Monogod associated content drops. Could be wrong though.
Thrones of Decay will possibly also come without a Mono LH.
Possibly. But I personally doubt it.
Malakai is all but confirmed at this point.
I can’t imagine that Elspeth would come without Bruckner as a LH. He’s the one who ultimately killed Tamurkhan after all.
I really really hope we’ll get Kayzk, I absolutely love his mini.
In a Perfect LP that DLC would have 3 LHs.
Malakai will likely be a LH that multiple races can use like Ulrika considering he’s part of the same gang. So I imagine Malakai will be for Dwarfs/Empire/Kislev.
Kind of leaves the slot open for Nurgle.
Ulrika and Malakai being available for the Empire still doesn’t make them Empire characters.
Or are you suggesting we don’t need Schwarzhelm anymore because we are so lucky to have Ulrika now?
Ehr, where did I suggest that? What a non-sequitur. Did Ulrika make it less likely for Malakai to become accessible to the Empire?
I’m suggesting the Empire getting access to an LH in that DLC means that it’s less likely they’ll get access to a second LH in the same content drop. I believe it’s like a Nurgle LH, and that each of the Monogods will get an LH with each of the Monogod associated content drops. Could be wrong though.
Doesn’t mean that at all.
It’s very possible that we’ll get both Aekold and the Changeling as LHs in the next DLC.
Until then we shouldn’t suggest what is more likely and what is less.
Thrones of Decay will possibly also come without a Mono LH.
Possibly. But I personally doubt it.
Malakai is all but confirmed at this point.
I can’t imagine that Elspeth would come without Bruckner as a LH. He’s the one who ultimately killed Tamurkhan after all.
I really really hope we’ll get Kayzk, I absolutely love his mini.
In a Perfect LP that DLC would have 3 LHs.
I'm gonna be honest with you, Bruckner is probably not coming. He's excessively generic, being just a big captain on a demigryph, he doesn't bring anything interesting cause his niche doesn't exist in the game (challenging to duels^) and there is about 10 characters that could be LHs for the Empire that are above him, either in importance, marketing power or originality.
At best, Bruckner could be Elspeth starting hero with a unique trait. Or an auxiliarry
Kayzk at least have a cool, weird model and Nurgle doesn't have many LH candidates, cause the Maggoth riders are weird. It's either him, Valnir or Gutrot, and Gutrot might needs too much budget.
It’s very possible that we’ll get both Aekold and the Changeling as LHs in the next DLC.
Until then we shouldn’t suggest what is more likely and what is less.
Anything is possible, sure. But what’s more likely? I for one doubt that Tzeentch gets two LHs when it seems like CA is trying to spread the LH love amongst the factions.
But you could be partially right with the Tzeentch LL being the Changeling instead and Aekold being the LH.
I find that the more compelling scenario at least.
Thrones of Decay will possibly also come without a Mono LH.
Possibly. But I personally doubt it.
Malakai is all but confirmed at this point.
I can’t imagine that Elspeth would come without Bruckner as a LH. He’s the one who ultimately killed Tamurkhan after all.
I really really hope we’ll get Kayzk, I absolutely love his mini.
In a Perfect LP that DLC would have 3 LHs.
Malakai will likely be a LH that multiple races can use like Ulrika considering he’s part of the same gang. So I imagine Malakai will be for Dwarfs/Empire/Kislev.
Kind of leaves the slot open for Nurgle.
Ulrika and Malakai being available for the Empire still doesn’t make them Empire characters.
Or are you suggesting we don’t need Schwarzhelm anymore because we are so lucky to have Ulrika now?
Ehr, where did I suggest that? What a non-sequitur. Did Ulrika make it less likely for Malakai to become accessible to the Empire?
I’m suggesting the Empire getting access to an LH in that DLC means that it’s less likely they’ll get access to a second LH in the same content drop. I believe it’s like a Nurgle LH, and that each of the Monogods will get an LH with each of the Monogod associated content drops. Could be wrong though.
Doesn’t mean that at all.
It’s very possible that we’ll get both Aekold and the Changeling as LHs in the next DLC.
Until then we shouldn’t suggest what is more likely and what is less.
Anything is possible, sure. But what’s more likely? I for one doubt that Tzeentch gets two LHs when it seems like CA is trying to spread the LH love amongst the factions.
But you could be partially right with the Tzeentch LL being the Changeling instead and Aekold being the LH.
Changeling's an ideal LH.
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But Vandred entirely depends on the DLC for me. If it’s indeed Slaanesh, HE, DE as most people expect, then the 2 LHs should be for DE and HE.
I don't see it. The monogods are the headliners of these upcoming packs. And I imagine CA will want to keep parity between the 4 monogods. Since we know Tzeentch is getting a LH in it's pack, I'm expecting all 4 of them will.
With this being the 40th anniversary, my guess is they wanted an older character. Considering Hammerstorm was one of the first characters of the setting, and was the original warhammer wielding character the setting was named after, probably seemed a good fit.
A character of such history and reverence........let's **** on him and disrespect him by demoting him into a LH so he can be your level one chaos lord's **** running around the campaign map to do agent actions!
He was an exalted hero and legendary champion, not a chaos lord. He didn't lead armies or unite chaos tribes; he was a wandering champion with a particular vendetta against the undead, and a hammer with the power to send their spirits to the realm of Morr. He often had followers, but not because he sought them out or fought his way to the top of a tribe/army.
He actually fits better as a hero than he would have as a lord.
Problem is, Snikitch and Ghorst both also "would be better as a hero" and yet both campaigns are a lot of fun.
Believe me, as a VC fan, if I could trade Ghorst for a character who should actually be a Lord (Neferata, Wallach Harkon, Zacharias, Vorag, Ushoran, Dieter Helsnicht, Drakenfels/Nameless) I would do it without a second thought.
With this being the 40th anniversary, my guess is they wanted an older character. Considering Hammerstorm was one of the first characters of the setting, and was the original warhammer wielding character the setting was named after, probably seemed a good fit.
A character of such history and reverence........let's **** on him and disrespect him by demoting him into a LH so he can be your level one chaos lord's **** running around the campaign map to do agent actions!
Unironically it should have been Karanak since he'll be an LH anyway, Harry should have been like Grombrindal and an extra hero given out by GW stores. 2016 CA was really on the ball with that kind of thing.
Believe me, as a VC fan, if I could trade Ghorst for a character who should actually be a Lord (Neferata, Wallach Harkon, Zacharias, Vorag, Ushoran, Dieter Helsnicht, Drakenfels/Nameless) I would do it without a second thought.
The fact that Ghorst got in over Helsnicht is just...baffling.
"Assassination's a dirty job, but someone's got to do it."
But Vandred entirely depends on the DLC for me. If it’s indeed Slaanesh, HE, DE as most people expect, then the 2 LHs should be for DE and HE.
I don't see it. The monogods are the headliners of these upcoming packs. And I imagine CA will want to keep parity between the 4 monogods. Since we know Tzeentch is getting a LH in it's pack, I'm expecting all 4 of them will.
I can see that for Nurgle with Toad Dragons, Putrid Blight Kings etc., tho I'd hope for Thunderbarges for dwarves and a rework for some of their stuff ..
But Slaanesh, Khorne and Tzeentch? What exciting new thing do they have left that could be the most exciting thing? Bane Towers of Tzeentch would be cool, but pretty sure Kislev and/or Cathai will steal the show as they need it most..
But Vandred entirely depends on the DLC for me. If it’s indeed Slaanesh, HE, DE as most people expect, then the 2 LHs should be for DE and HE.
I don't see it. The monogods are the headliners of these upcoming packs. And I imagine CA will want to keep parity between the 4 monogods. Since we know Tzeentch is getting a LH in it's pack, I'm expecting all 4 of them will.
I can see that for Nurgle with Toad Dragons, Putrid Blight Kings etc., tho I'd hope for Thunderbarges for dwarves and a rework for some of their stuff ..
But Slaanesh, Khorne and Tzeentch? What exciting new thing do they have left that could be the most exciting thing? Bane Towers of Tzeentch would be cool, but pretty sure Kislev and/or Cathai will steal the show as they need it most..
I assume they’d get their Blightkings equivalent units, with Khorne getting Wrathmongers, and Tzeentch/Slaanesh getting new creations to match. On top of Serpents of Slaanesh, Mutalith Vortex Beast, Slaughterbrutes, etc.
But Vandred entirely depends on the DLC for me. If it’s indeed Slaanesh, HE, DE as most people expect, then the 2 LHs should be for DE and HE.
I don't see it. The monogods are the headliners of these upcoming packs. And I imagine CA will want to keep parity between the 4 monogods. Since we know Tzeentch is getting a LH in it's pack, I'm expecting all 4 of them will.
I can see that for Nurgle with Toad Dragons, Putrid Blight Kings etc., tho I'd hope for Thunderbarges for dwarves and a rework for some of their stuff ..
But Slaanesh, Khorne and Tzeentch? What exciting new thing do they have left that could be the most exciting thing? Bane Towers of Tzeentch would be cool, but pretty sure Kislev and/or Cathai will steal the show as they need it most..
Firewyrms, banetowers, Mutalith, Tzaangors any number of things
Cathay and Kislev can be any number of things. How impressive are armies of monkies?
But Vandred entirely depends on the DLC for me. If it’s indeed Slaanesh, HE, DE as most people expect, then the 2 LHs should be for DE and HE.
I don't see it. The monogods are the headliners of these upcoming packs. And I imagine will want to keep parity between the 4 monogods. Since we know Tzeentch is getting a LH in it's pack, I'm expecting all 4 of them will.
Thrones of Decay will possibly also come without a Mono LH.
Personally I’m hoping for Kayzk the Befouled but considering that the FLC LH is Malakai, the other will probably be Theodore Bruckner.
Given they basically spelled out the FreeLC LH will be Aekold I could see them doing other Old School 5th Edition Lords as Heroes, mainly the ones similar to Harry who while having a unique gimmick don't offer much as Lords compared to Heroes avalable to all Mono (And Possibly Warriors) Lords:
Undivided - Harald Hammerstorm (Warriors Only) Khorne - Egil Styrbjorn/Scyla Anfingrimm Tzeentch - Aekold Helbrass Nurgle - Valnir the Reaper Slaanesh - Styrkaar of the Sortsvinaer
Some like Khorne/Tzeentch will likely get an extra LH with Karanak & The Changeling.
The Mortal Mono-Lords in my mind will likely be: Khorne - Arbaal Tzeentch - Egrimm Nurgle - Tamurkhan Slaanesh - Dechala
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1 · Disagree 1AgreePersonally I’m hoping for Kayzk the Befouled but considering that the FLC LH is Malakai, the other will probably be Theodore Bruckner.
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1 · 2Disagree 1AgreeWoC have what? 7-8 LLs now? A LH for them does benefit them more than a LL.
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0 · Disagree AgreeLPs now come with three lords whereas before they only had two with no LH (unless they replaced unit slots).
The comparison for LHs should be to other LHs. It’s clear that the free Lord got folded into the DLC, which has its own pros and cons.
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1 · 1Disagree 1Agree(In TWW1 & TWW2, Lord Packs and Race Packss were (roughly) half the price of a Campaign Pack. In TWW3, Ogre Kingdoms is likewise ~half the price of Forge of the Chaos Dwarfs, but Champions of Chaos is 2/3rds. If Shadows of Change is pricier than Ogre Kingdoms, I'd say that it's no longer equivalent content for equivalent money. And it is worth bearing in mind that an FLC LH is likely less valuable than an FLC LL to someone who doesn't just buy all the DLC.)
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0 · Disagree AgreeAlso since when was adding an LH to a race’s roster “diluting the race”. Would you say that if CA had instead added a new unit to the WoC roster instead? This take makes no sense. They “diluted” the Lizardmen by adding Kroak? It’s just another tool the whole race can use.
CA said they cost almost the same, but that’s also in comparison to LLs in a campaign pack with no unique mechanics. FLC LHs had mechanics, some with decent ones at that. That costs more than a simple LH. People have come to expect unique campaign mechanics for LLs.
Regarding them folded into the DLC, sure the cost will go up, that’s been true of all DLCs so far. But the benefits will be involvement in the narrative, hopefully novel animations, access to new UI elements for mechanics, and better tie-ins with units.
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0 · Disagree AgreeI can’t imagine that Elspeth would come without Bruckner as a LH. He’s the one who ultimately killed Tamurkhan after all.
I really really hope we’ll get Kayzk, I absolutely love his mini.
In a Perfect LP that DLC would have 3 LHs.
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0 · Disagree AgreeThe Baleflame Amulet, which Elspeth had tricked Bruckner into wearing by telling him that it would protect him from sorcery, activated. The Baleflame Amulet - Elspeth's scheme - killed Tamurkhan.
If Elspeth didn't exist, Bruckner would have ended up as Tamurkhan's latest fleshsuit. If Bruckner didn't exist, Elspeth may have had trouble finding another champion to trick Tamurkhan into worming into.
(He'd still make for a fairly good LH.)
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1 · Disagree 1AgreeOr are you suggesting we don’t need Schwarzhelm anymore because we are so lucky to have Ulrika now?
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0 · Disagree AgreeI’m suggesting the Empire getting access to an LH in that DLC means that it’s less likely they’ll get access to a second LH in the same content drop. I believe it’s like a Nurgle LH, and that each of the Monogods will get an LH with each of the Monogod associated content drops. Could be wrong though.
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3 · 2Disagree 3AgreeIt’s very possible that we’ll get both Aekold and the Changeling as LHs in the next DLC.
Until then we shouldn’t suggest what is more likely and what is less.
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0 · 3Disagree AgreeAt best, Bruckner could be Elspeth starting hero with a unique trait. Or an auxiliarry
Kayzk at least have a cool, weird model and Nurgle doesn't have many LH candidates, cause the Maggoth riders are weird. It's either him, Valnir or Gutrot, and Gutrot might needs too much budget.
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0 · 1Disagree AgreeBut you could be partially right with the Tzeentch LL being the Changeling instead and Aekold being the LH.
I find that the more compelling scenario at least.
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2 · Disagree 2AgreeI can see that for Nurgle with Toad Dragons, Putrid Blight Kings etc., tho I'd hope for Thunderbarges for dwarves and a rework for some of their stuff ..
But Slaanesh, Khorne and Tzeentch? What exciting new thing do they have left that could be the most exciting thing?
Bane Towers of Tzeentch would be cool, but pretty sure Kislev and/or Cathai will steal the show as they need it most..
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2 · Disagree 2AgreeCathay and Kislev can be any number of things. How impressive are armies of monkies?
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1 · Disagree 1AgreeUndivided - Harald Hammerstorm (Warriors Only)
Khorne - Egil Styrbjorn/Scyla Anfingrimm
Tzeentch - Aekold Helbrass
Nurgle - Valnir the Reaper
Slaanesh - Styrkaar of the Sortsvinaer
Some like Khorne/Tzeentch will likely get an extra LH with Karanak & The Changeling.
The Mortal Mono-Lords in my mind will likely be:
Khorne - Arbaal
Tzeentch - Egrimm
Nurgle - Tamurkhan
Slaanesh - Dechala
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