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Post by jefferestinpeace on Apr 22, 2017 7:09:27 GMT -6
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Post by jefferestinpeace on Apr 22, 2017 7:15:04 GMT -6
Also, I don't know about you guys, but the whole "white/black/red" aesthetic for everything these days is really wearing on me.
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Post by Asyrean on Apr 22, 2017 7:35:24 GMT -6
Crud. Not surprising, I guess, but current codexes are not compatible with the new edition. I wonder if they're going the AoS route. Completely won't be surprised if they break up factions into an Alliance style system.
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Post by Nathan on Apr 22, 2017 7:43:21 GMT -6
I do like the idea of the core rules being free thing.
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Post by Asyrean on Apr 22, 2017 7:48:16 GMT -6
I do like the idea of the core rules being free thing. Agreed. I think this is a good thing, for any game, really.
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Post by rogerspacem on Apr 22, 2017 7:53:09 GMT -6
Well the core rules will be free so I'm happy with that. As for the armies themselves I feel like they are going to have an app that does the same like AoS, which is awesome. Still sucks the books are no more, but it's expected when any game goes through an edition change.
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Post by Craig on Apr 22, 2017 9:08:33 GMT -6
I couldn't be more exited. I think its going to look very similar to AOS; but don't get too upset about the books not being compatible. Each faction will get its own "battletome" with formations likely looking almost exactly like they do now. Expect points cost for taking formations with the most popular formations of each faction making it into the new system. As a nid player, I would be happy to see the 20+ formations currently available across multiple sources (with only 2-3 being viable anyway) condensed to 3-4 formations within the new "battletome".
Also with the new core rules expect to see games taking 1/2 as long as they currently do. AOS games go SO MUCH FASTER because everything dies!
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Post by Deleted on Apr 22, 2017 9:17:55 GMT -6
Also looks like templates are out, retailers got a list of products that aren't for sale anymore and templates are on them.
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Post by Russell on Apr 22, 2017 9:53:05 GMT -6
neat. when?
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Post by Nick P on Apr 22, 2017 9:56:45 GMT -6
Couldn't be more excited for this. Keep the fluff and lore, advance the story, and give us a living rule set that changes with community feedback.
Most importantly, make nids and dark eldar great again. This is their chance!
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Post by Nick P on Apr 22, 2017 9:57:18 GMT -6
The warhammer community site says sooner than we think, my guess is late may.
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Post by Nathan on Apr 22, 2017 11:30:07 GMT -6
At this time I'd like to announce that I just picked up a IG codex...... Good job Nathan good job... And no not my blast templates!
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Post by Joelercoaster on Apr 22, 2017 17:15:16 GMT -6
I'm eager to see what happens... I'm pretty sure this edition change will either make or break the game for me, so have some serious hopes that my armies get playable (namely Nids).
Love the lore and what the game *could* be. Very much hoping that comes in line with things.
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Post by 1D3chan on Apr 22, 2017 20:31:01 GMT -6
Bring on the (grim, dark) future bb. all in
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Post by mcsardo on Apr 22, 2017 21:14:45 GMT -6
Regardless of any rules changes or format shifts, that 1:03 trailer was literally one of the most epic things I've ever seen (despite having absolutely no new content in it).
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