Deathwatch vs Genestealer Cult Boxed Game

[Asymmetrical Xeno]

Yeah, old fat dude on a throne 4 lyfe.

this isn't meant to be real life!

Although if everyone on this planet is male - a safe assumption given GW will probably neither mention nor show women at all - how do the stealers reproduce?

Was wondering that too. Perhaps they'll explain it all in a codex at some point. I was wondering why none of the hybrids are female, or maybe they are (?)

[AdamHarry]

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[Al Shut]

What is the difference between a broodlord and a patriarch?

The tail? I remember for sure broodlords have a stumpy tail because it was quite a bit of work to equip mine with something that looks similar to what the patriarch got.

[Erik Setzer]

Models look aces, but so far have limited use beyond the board game, which means its price can't be dictated by how much X unit would cost in 40K but rather how much would a similar board game cost. If it's reasonable, I'll snag it.

The Hybrids might end up making the leap to 40K and I really hope so. Dual use for these models (which would help move copies of the game), and more variety of models. The Hybrids actually look like they should (except the Patriarch, who looks like a slightly different Broodlord... oh well, guess that one was too much to hope for).

If they do make Deathwatch rules, I'm not sure if these guys will be useful, because they're too varied to have a unit that makes sense as a standard unit with that many options (it'd be like 2nd edition Death Company, and, well, some of us remember what that was like). HOWEVER! A cool gesture (that'd also help move copies of the game) would be putting rules in White Dwarf for these guys as a unit in 40K that acts like the Last Chancers (who were pretty much all equipped differently). It'd be pretty interesting to see. Also, putting the rules as a PDF download on the store page, too.

Okay, sorry, part of my brain's in fan mode and part is still running through concepts of how to inexpensively add value for a customer in order to promote them using your service and buying your goods. Can't help it.

[Al Shut]

I noticed the Broodlord is on last chance to buy. The Patriarch could easily replace him for normal 40k games.

[Mud Duck]

Yeah, old fat dude on a throne 4 lyfe.

Although if everyone on this planet is male - a safe assumption given GW will probably neither mention nor show women at all - how do the stealers reproduce?

That's easy Gott, they're all in the kitchen, barefoot and pregnant. Got to keep those numbers up.
Yes, that is/sounds sexist, it is, but in the terms of the fluff it kinda makes cents. They are trying to take the planet over, and attract the hive mind, so numbers count.

[Mr Mystery]

Oh my goodness how I want the Genestealer Hybrids.

And I love the fact they've justified the weird clothes they're wearing as mining gear. Gives them a distinct look from the Chaos Cultists, but without some nonsense about how it's 'Tyranid Clothes' or something.

Frankly, I want more 40K-era human civilian models; workers, clerks, cars, all of it. *fingers crossed for Necromunda's re-release*

Yup.

The Inquistor scale Stevedore and chums came and went all too fast for me to grab a set.

[Erik Setzer]

I noticed the Broodlord is on last chance to buy. The Patriarch could easily replace him for normal 40k games.

Or they could release the one from Bloodstorm. They've already released the Blood Angels captain separate, Krom, Grukk... Broodlord's the only one left. It's a plastic kit, so that'd be one more resin kit gone and plastic kit in its place.

[Mr Mystery]

That's what I'm thinking too. And it's a much nicer model!

Now, anyone working on rules for the Hybrids and that in Space Hulk?

[Patrick Boyle]

I love the Blood Raven librarian.

I'm actually a little disappointed. His chapter badge appears to be a decal(though it's in the fancy style of the ones from Space Marine so that's cool) but the actual sculpted detail, like on his leg, looks more Blood Angels than Ravens. Maybe need better pictures, the reverse angle from behind it looks like the detail may be raised.

Overall looks like an awesome box. Here's the whole spread, found on Dakka, from twitter somewhere. Full contents is 50 total minis, plus all the game stuff.