Nephalumps Posted August 16, 2012 Report Share Posted August 16, 2012 First: Sorry to disappoint anyone, but I don't have the book! However, I wanted there to be a central thread for Arcanist spoilers from the shiny new book. That way, we don't have to hunt for details in a bunch of disparate threads. Plus, anyone that doesn't want to spoil anything for themselves knows what link to avoid. If anyone gets the book/models early and feels like enlightening the rest of us, we'd very much appreciate it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LastDinosaur Posted August 16, 2012 Report Share Posted August 16, 2012 (edited) WYR3052 - $35 - Rail Crew Box Set The Arcanist Rail Crew Box has had a slight delay in shipping, it will be available as normal from the Online Store but won't be at the Gencon Booth until later in the weekend. Master - Mei Feng: Ambitious Mei Feng uses her mastery of metal and fire elemental magic to insinuate herself into the Miners and Steamfitters Union, drawing the attention of Viktor Ramos and his Arcanists. Mei Feng is a melee caster, She excels at fighting multiple opponents, being able to dart into combat using her own constructs as stepping stones, once engaged she can move from opponent to opponent laying down damage and burning tokens. Mei Feng can combo her spells and strikes together into chains, which though card intensive allow her to pull off some impressive feats. Below is a small cheat card I've made to help you keep track of your combos. -Better cache than other Arcanists -Solid Df and Cb values -Claws are paired, more stable damage and positive damage flips against burning targets. -Kick has higher Severe damage. -6 spells (as seen in the diagram) -6 triggers (one of which is not in the diagram, Vent Steam -> Superheat is an ability) -Scalding Breath is damage (not sure on details) -Vent Steam is like Creepy Fog (may not block LoS for certain friendly units) -Superheat makes enemies in Vent Steam aura gain burning tokens -Railwalker makes you jump to btb with a construct (or Tail Worker?) within 5", do this twice (or thrice with the unlisted trigger) -Seismic Punch moves nearby models -Iron Skin gives armor to a friendly model (only Mei herself with the trigger) Emberling: -Arcane Reservoir -Can dish out burning tokens somehow Rail Workers: Open Spoiler -M&SU Members -Have a Rst: Df spell to give burning tokens WYR3058 - $21 - Metal Gamin (3 pack) Open Spoiler -Nominate a model they protect -(0)action to charge models engaged with the nominated model -Faster, but also more expensive, than other Gamin WYR3053 - $35 - Rail Golem (this fella stands 78mm tall!) -M&SU Asset -Works on burning tokens (can get from friendly models (emberling, Railworkers), absorb from engaged models and possibly generate itself) -Can spend the tokens on various stuff.. Reactivate being one such thing. WYR3059 - $16 - Willie the Demolitionist Open Spoiler Also the wallpaper. (link) Edit: Put excessive pictures into spoiler tags. Edit2: It seems as if there'll be 1 Master w/ totem and ~5 minions per faction, so we shouldn't expect anything more than what we have here for the Arcanists. Edit3: Added some tidbits I heard through chatting with knowledgeable people, so not first hand and might have gotten some of it wrong, take it with a grain of salt. Edited August 16, 2012 by LastDinosaur adding more of the previewed concept art Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nephalumps Posted August 16, 2012 Author Report Share Posted August 16, 2012 (edited) I'm just the instigator here. *grin* Thanks for putting the initial info roll together! Edited August 16, 2012 by Nephalumps lrn2dictionary Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
011121 Posted August 16, 2012 Report Share Posted August 16, 2012 I'm very curious about the stats for the rail golem. I could BFF him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iamwyrd Posted August 16, 2012 Report Share Posted August 16, 2012 I want to see mei fong. That cheat card ratty made has my mind wondering on the combos she can produce. I can't wait!!!! AAAAAAAAAAAAAAHHHHHHH!!!!!!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
morella Posted August 16, 2012 Report Share Posted August 16, 2012 Stalking this thread - so jealous that guild and ressers have some updates. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThePandaDirector Posted August 16, 2012 Report Share Posted August 16, 2012 Rail Golem is Special Forces: M&SU Asset. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sway Posted August 16, 2012 Report Share Posted August 16, 2012 Where is Team Marcus? Do we have any new beasts in this book? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrouchingMoose Posted August 16, 2012 Report Share Posted August 16, 2012 There is a mercenary beast in outcasts...its the red demon gremlin thing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThePandaDirector Posted August 16, 2012 Report Share Posted August 16, 2012 Where is Team Marcus? Do we have any new beasts in this book? That red Outcast creature (Ama No Zako) is a Beast. Other than that... I can't think of any. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D_acolyte Posted August 16, 2012 Report Share Posted August 16, 2012 what do the Ama No Zako and Rail Golem do, other than hit stuff? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rathnard Posted August 16, 2012 Report Share Posted August 16, 2012 Metal Gamin will be quite popular with Raspy methinks. They're sort of like cheap bodyguards, so having one around might keep her from getting assasinated too easilly. There's not alot for Marcus, although Kang has some potential in a crew full of living beasts, and is a good enrage target for a raptor too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D_acolyte Posted August 16, 2012 Report Share Posted August 16, 2012 Ama No Zako i think that was thunder diety wonder what the model dose. why are the metal gamin good with raspy as bodygaurds? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rathnard Posted August 16, 2012 Report Share Posted August 16, 2012 I can't get into specifics without the book on hand. All I can say is that they're essentially bodyguards for a specific model in your crew, and the Metal Gamin will help keep that model alive vs enemy attacks for longer. The Metal Gamin themselves are pretty tough for their cost too, so they've got the potential to last a while. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThePandaDirector Posted August 16, 2012 Report Share Posted August 16, 2012 I can't get into specifics without the book on hand. All I can say is that they're essentially bodyguards for a specific model in your crew, and the Metal Gamin will help keep that model alive vs enemy attacks for longer. The Metal Gamin themselves are pretty tough for their cost too, so they've got the potential to last a while. I'm glad I caved in and bought them now, thanks for the info =D I'm guessing their Constructs too like the other Gamin. Mei Feng's going to have some fun stepping stones. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dracomax Posted August 16, 2012 Report Share Posted August 16, 2012 Kind of wish I had now. it was a choice between them and the Rail golem, and I went with the golem. Really hoping it has enough power to justify the size and cost, rather than being another large target. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
morella Posted August 16, 2012 Report Share Posted August 16, 2012 Thanks Rathnard, I got them to go with Raspy and Ramos hoping they would do this - am going to wait on Mei Feng for a bit. Although I may need to place a second order and get the Rail Golem. If anyone else has more info, would love to see it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rathnard Posted August 16, 2012 Report Share Posted August 16, 2012 Kind of wish I had now. it was a choice between them and the Rail golem, and I went with the golem. Really hoping it has enough power to justify the size and cost, rather than being another large target. Well he's a hell of alot better than the Ice Golem, that's for sure (note: the rail golem's still not a good choice for Raspy though. ). For the most part the Rail Golem just hits you like a freight train. In fact, they could have probably just modeled him as a train on and that'd do the job. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
011121 Posted August 16, 2012 Report Share Posted August 16, 2012 Given all the M&SU assets it sounds like Mei will play well with Kaeris, unless there's something else not mentioned that makes that not work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rathnard Posted August 16, 2012 Report Share Posted August 16, 2012 Given all the M&SU assets it sounds like Mei will play well with Kaeris, unless there's something else not mentioned that makes that not work. No, I'm pretty sure Mei and Kaeris will be Best Friends Forever. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iamwyrd Posted August 16, 2012 Report Share Posted August 16, 2012 No, I'm pretty sure Mei and Kaeris will be Best Friends Forever. That's the best news I've ever heard. I effing love kaeris, and mei looks amazing. Now im super giddy like a little girl to get her box. Thanks rathnard. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D_acolyte Posted August 16, 2012 Report Share Posted August 16, 2012 Well i am now glad i got the gamin over the golem. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NeuroFire Posted August 16, 2012 Report Share Posted August 16, 2012 Kind of wish I had now. it was a choice between them and the Rail golem, and I went with the golem. Really hoping it has enough power to justify the size and cost, rather than being another large target. Don't worry, the Rail Golem can be absolutely terrifying. If you want anything dead, odds are the Golem can do it. (Disclaimer: this is just my experience.) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fritz the cat Posted August 16, 2012 Report Share Posted August 16, 2012 While all the arcanist usable releases are definately intriguing, Im kind of glad I didnt put an order through in the end. None of their supposed abilities are terribly pressing needs for my playstyle so im content waiting and channelling the money to wyrd through my FLGS. though the talk of kaeris and mei is tempting... *ponder ponder ponder* Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tograth Posted August 16, 2012 Report Share Posted August 16, 2012 Well he's a hell of alot better than the Ice Golem, that's for sure (note: the rail golem's still not a good choice for Raspy though. ). For the most part the Rail Golem just hits you like a freight train. In fact, they could have probably just modeled him as a train on and that'd do the job. hes still good for tina, you just have to choose whether you want to use him as his normal beatstick self, or if you want to use him as a mirror for tina. rail golem is viable by himself or with the rail workers both.and he's just awesome in general Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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