Max_Dammit Posted February 24, 2013 Share Posted February 24, 2013 Ready for pre order Order has been paced Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/271803-blood-of-asaheim/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vash113 Posted February 24, 2013 Share Posted February 24, 2013 Yea I'm looking forward to this one too, Chris Wraight generally does a good job (though I really, really didn't like Wrath of Iron). Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/271803-blood-of-asaheim/#findComment-3313061 Share on other sites More sharing options...
DarthMarko Posted February 26, 2013 Share Posted February 26, 2013 Chris Wraight is DA MAN... Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/271803-blood-of-asaheim/#findComment-3314657 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blacksad Posted February 26, 2013 Share Posted February 26, 2013 we should stick it to Chris Wraight then? Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/271803-blood-of-asaheim/#findComment-3314787 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vash113 Posted February 26, 2013 Share Posted February 26, 2013 we should stick it to Chris Wraight then? Â Battle for the Fang was indeed good but no BL Author has IMO gone without dissapointment. Wrath of Iron was easily my least favorite Space Marine Battles novel out of the entire series, Battle for the Fang was easily my most favorite. Two extremes, same author. Normally I really like Dan Abnett's work, Prospero Burns was a huge dissapointment for me, I much preferred A Thousand Sons and normally I am not a fan of Graham McNiell. As with all things GW does diversity is key, some is better than others and authors sometimes miss the mark, even if some do so less often than others. I'd like to see more SW material from another BL Author, just to mix things up a little more, after all CW is the fourth BL author to publish a SW book. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/271803-blood-of-asaheim/#findComment-3314792 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marshall Bretton Posted February 26, 2013 Share Posted February 26, 2013 i must admit i wasn't sure about the extract they had on BL for this one, didn't seem great to me, but then that was about 500 words, so not allot to go on i need a new book atm and i have got a bit tired of the heresy series, need a break from it, so i may try this after re reading battle for the fang Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/271803-blood-of-asaheim/#findComment-3314793 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vash113 Posted February 26, 2013 Share Posted February 26, 2013 i must admit i wasn't sure about the extract they had on BL for this one, didn't seem great to me, but then that was about 500 words, so not allot to go on i need a new book atm and i have got a bit tired of the heresy series, need a break from it, so i may try this after re reading battle for the fang  I don't often read the extracts. I always try to keep an open mind about new material but also not get my hopes up before all the facts are in. However Chris Wraight does have a good track record thus far and I would say it is safe to recommend picking up Blood of Asaheim, particularly if you enjoyed Battle for the Fang as I suspect this will be similar in style and quality. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/271803-blood-of-asaheim/#findComment-3314797 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bikeninja Posted February 26, 2013 Share Posted February 26, 2013  we should stick it to Chris Wraight then?  Battle for the Fang was indeed good but no BL Author has IMO gone without dissapointment. Wrath of Iron was easily my least favorite Space Marine Battles novel out of the entire series, Battle for the Fang was easily my most favorite. Two extremes, same author. Normally I really like Dan Abnett's work, Prospero Burns was a huge dissapointment for me, I much preferred A Thousand Sons and normally I am not a fan of Graham McNiell. As with all things GW does diversity is key, some is better than others and authors sometimes miss the mark, even if some do so less often than others. I'd like to see more SW material from another BL Author, just to mix things up a little more, after all CW is the fourth BL author to publish a SW book. You should read Death of Antagonis if Wrath of Iron was your least favorite. Siege of Castellax is not much better. I am hoping for some better stories but the Space Marine Battles books have declined alot since Battle for the Fang in my opinion. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/271803-blood-of-asaheim/#findComment-3315081 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grimtooth Posted February 26, 2013 Share Posted February 26, 2013 I just don't seem that interested in it. I might give it a read later, but unless it blows up the reviews (from Wolf players and non-Wolf players alike), it might not make my to buy list. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/271803-blood-of-asaheim/#findComment-3315267 Share on other sites More sharing options...
eyeslikethunder Posted February 26, 2013 Share Posted February 26, 2013 Not sure I think I am in "if it gets good reviews" camp Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/271803-blood-of-asaheim/#findComment-3315315 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vash113 Posted February 27, 2013 Share Posted February 27, 2013 You should read Death of Antagonis if Wrath of Iron was your least favorite. Siege of Castellax is not much better. I am hoping for some better stories but the Space Marine Battles books have declined alot since Battle for the Fang in my opinion.  I just finished Death of Antagonis but I have not yet picked up Siege of Castellax. DoA was not bad, not the best in the series either but a decent read. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/271803-blood-of-asaheim/#findComment-3315514 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ozeryk_Sleipnijr Posted March 11, 2013 Share Posted March 11, 2013 Finished the book: It was excellent, well written & has the potential to become a really cool series. I cant wait for the sequel. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/271803-blood-of-asaheim/#findComment-3325350 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Ragnarok Posted March 12, 2013 Share Posted March 12, 2013 I'm reading Blood of Asaheim now and I really love how the characters are developing. Also today two short story e books were made available. One by Chris and one by lee lightner. "Wulfen" by Chris was very good for me. It kept me on nail biting edge despite being a short. It is a must read. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/271803-blood-of-asaheim/#findComment-3325913 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ozeryk_Sleipnijr Posted March 12, 2013 Share Posted March 12, 2013 Spoiler warning: dont read any further if you dont want a spoiler. Â Â Â Â The Death Guard opponents were really cool, not the usual "I am evil! Muahahaha!" scenes. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/271803-blood-of-asaheim/#findComment-3326120 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marshall Bretton Posted March 12, 2013 Share Posted March 12, 2013 damn it how have people got this book already?! Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/271803-blood-of-asaheim/#findComment-3326122 Share on other sites More sharing options...
DarthMarko Posted March 14, 2013 Share Posted March 14, 2013 Simple fanboy question : Do wolves kick some serious arse ? Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/271803-blood-of-asaheim/#findComment-3327587 Share on other sites More sharing options...
playedsincedaemonhunters Posted March 14, 2013 Share Posted March 14, 2013 how do people have it already lol.... Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/271803-blood-of-asaheim/#findComment-3327619 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Max_Dammit Posted March 14, 2013 Author Share Posted March 14, 2013 The Epub is available so the ones waiting for the paper version are trailing (like me) Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/271803-blood-of-asaheim/#findComment-3327699 Share on other sites More sharing options...
raiders13 Posted March 14, 2013 Share Posted March 14, 2013 Ordered my copy today, I hope its as good as Battle of the Fang. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/271803-blood-of-asaheim/#findComment-3327718 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ragnars Claw Posted March 14, 2013 Share Posted March 14, 2013 It's great, definitely recommended for Wolves fans :) Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/271803-blood-of-asaheim/#findComment-3327794 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dosjetka Posted March 14, 2013 Share Posted March 14, 2013 Any chance of having some juicy bits and spoilers? :P Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/271803-blood-of-asaheim/#findComment-3327803 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ravenfeld Posted March 14, 2013 Share Posted March 14, 2013 Don't like Wrath of Iron? Â You know what I'm beginning to notice. The people who don't like WoI are the same people who don't like the Iron Hands because they aren't heroic enough. Not all chapters can be the good guys, yeesh. I think the book was very well written and gave some valuable insight into how the Iron Hands work. What is your reason for not liking it Vash? I mean you said you "really, really" didn't like it, seems extreme considering it was a good read in my opinion. I am eager to hear your reasoning. Â As for Chris, he is a fantastic writer and I like his method of allowing us to glean deeper insight into some of the chapters we don't see much of, as well as extrapolating on the chapter's we are very familiar with. You'll have to let me know how this one turns out. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/271803-blood-of-asaheim/#findComment-3328053 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vash113 Posted March 15, 2013 Share Posted March 15, 2013 Don't like Wrath of Iron? Â You know what I'm beginning to notice. The people who don't like WoI are the same people who don't like the Iron Hands because they aren't heroic enough. Not all chapters can be the good guys, yeesh. I think the book was very well written and gave some valuable insight into how the Iron Hands work. What is your reason for not liking it Vash? I mean you said you "really, really" didn't like it, seems extreme considering it was a good read in my opinion. I am eager to hear your reasoning. Â I like the Iron Hands fine. My problems with Wrath of Iron are as follows: First and foremost that a Space Marine commander, no matter how respected, cannot command around Imperial Guard, and certainly cannot do so to the Adeptus Titanicus. Space Marines are an Adeptus, as such they are autonomous unto themselves, but it also means that, following Guilliman's reforms, the Space Marines cannot command the vast armies they did during the Great Crusade. For the Iron Hands to do so in the Contqual Campaign is just plain rediculous, that the Adeptus Mechanicus would execute a veteran Titan Princeps for executing his authority to disregard an order from a Space Marine Captain who has no authority over him in the first place? Purely rediculous. That the Iron Hands would pointlessly throw away three Warhound Titans as well and not suffer any repercussions from either the Mechanicus or Titanicus? Titan's are virtually irreplaceable and each is far more valuable than even a detachment of Space Marines, to lose three and see no reaction from the Mechanicus? Also purely rediculous. Â I also was not particularly fond of the writing. The Iron Hands tactics, or complete lack thereof was also dissapointing. The Iron Hands are relentless yes but they are still Adeptus Astartes, rapid strikes and brutal assaults, orbital drops and teleport assaults. Instead all we see is this painfully slow advance of massive attrition with allies dragged along for seemigly no purpose what so ever. The Titans and Guard served no purpose what so ever and every single one of them died and the effect they had on the enemy was, according to the writing, so utterly negligable as to be laughable. So what were they doing there? If anything they seemed to only slow the Iron Hands down, it seems like the marines would have moved considerably faster without their "allies" holding them back. For that matter without the allies there would have been little reason for the Iron Hands to take the underground tunnels, the force could instead have used the Titans and tanks to much better use in an assault on the flanks of the hive and launched their attack under that cover from gunships or their own vehicles. Â Personally I much preferred the Iron Hands representations in Iron Hands by Jonathan Green, as well as their depiction in Betrayer, which was excellent. The Iron Hands in Betrayer were dogged and relentless yes, but also adaptable and fluid, as all Space Marines should be. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/271803-blood-of-asaheim/#findComment-3328467 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ozeryk_Sleipnijr Posted March 15, 2013 Share Posted March 15, 2013 There is lots of update Information in Blood of Asaheim. Consequences of the recent past are playing out.. at the end of the book I picture Ragnar saying to Grimnar: Â "I have just heard some very very disturbing Information" Some people consider the SW being very simple minded in their Operations. But when the 1000 Sons have been your arch enemy fo the last 10K years I guess your counter Intelligence would have to be excelent rivaling the Inquisition. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/271803-blood-of-asaheim/#findComment-3328485 Share on other sites More sharing options...
eyeslikethunder Posted May 16, 2013 Share Posted May 16, 2013 Read it its ok but stuff like grey hunters with heavy weapons irked me and simpliestic tactics even though our codex states this is a myth Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/271803-blood-of-asaheim/#findComment-3372780 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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