Sugarlessllama

If you are looking for missions to run on league nights, I would suggest the Altar of War book over the ITC stuff. ITC is geared towards competitive play. And while that isn't a bad thing, I think it is safe to say GG has that scene on lock down. There is no point trying to pry those players from the tables there.

However, that does mean if you are a creative sort of person you might be able to entice some players to show up with some more narrative based missions and campaigns. 

Just a thought.

I am so excited for this weekend. Although three weeks until release is making me a sad panda. 

I will be picking up a box set. Would anyone like to trade my Death Guard for their Primaris Marines?

And it also depends on who you ask. For me, the AoS transition wasn't too bad. There were some elements that I was "meh" about, but for the most part, I really enjoyed the changes.

53 minutes ago, Andrewgeddon said:

Isn't that what the Index are for, to supply you with the points? You'll have to forgive me, as I didn't get into AoS, but I thought the core rules were the same, and the General's Handbook simply introduced points for everything, isn't that what we're looking at with the rules vs the Indices? Or am I way off here?

The General's Handbook had points, but it didn't have unit profiles. Maybe the faction books will have both. I don't know.

Dang. It looks like the only update we are going to get today about the new edition is going to be about Forge World stuff. :(

Based on what has been released, I think Kerrigan is right: the free rules will get you playing games using the power point system. If you want "matched play" (points), you are going to need the BRB. Additionally, it looks like the BRB will also include rules for Cities of Death and Stronghold Assault. This leads me to believe that we will also see Planetstrike and Death in the Skies rules in the BRB as well.

1 hour ago, PumpkinHead said:

So now I have to shell out $25 bucks every time GW does a rules change so I can keep playing my army?  :(

How is that any different than buying codexes for the past 20 years?

A starter set, and both Imperium books. yowch.

I plan on being there tonight. I wouldn't mind getting in a SW:A match. :D

I will try and make it this tomorrow. I hope to see you there. :D

I am super stoked. for the past two years my Imperial Knights have been sitting on a shelf collecting dust. But now, they will finally be able to stride upon the field of battle! Huzzah!

I'm liking these changes so far.

This sounds really interesting. I am looking forward to see how this pans out.

I plan on being these myself.

I have been super excited by the new edition. However, I don't know how to feel about this. On one hand, True Scale Space Marines?(!) That is something I have wanted for quite a while. But on the other hand, Uber Spesh Muhreens?(!) I don't know......

I think I am going to have to mull this one over.

8 minutes ago, InfestedKerrigan said:

 

I'm torn on this. I don't find it fluffy, but the change isn't about fluff. It's about balance in competitive scene. Causual and Narrative gaming has allowances for an unending hoarde coming through a Demonic breach if I'm wanting that sort if endless tide. Of course assuming there aren't detachments that grant without number.

 

Well, depending on the player and the scenario we would be running, I would allow for unlimited summoning. However, I can see writing the base rules in a way that doesn't allow for it. Otherwise, that guy comes around and ruins it for everyone.

I HATE that guy. 

2 minutes ago, CaptainA said:

I'm loving this, but trying to plan a tournament at the end of June has me stressed. We're running 8th even if it comes out the week beforehand, cause no one wants 7th.

You could push the date back. Maybe?

51 minutes ago, Threejacks said:

  Narrative "Power Level" escallation league!

 

I heard "narrative" and "league" used together in the same sentence. You sir, have my full attention.

16 minutes ago, Kremmet said:

TBF, having a high amount of viable lists doesn't often translate to a high amount of lists seen on the tournament scene.

Fixed that for you. :D

23 minutes ago, Skkipper said:

The point levels are where this edition lives or dies.

I wouldn't go that far. I think it is where tournament players will live or die. I think casual players will make due with a simplified points system just fine. :D

I had a blast, guys! Thanks for showing up! :D 

1 hour ago, pretre said:

Well... I don't know about that. It depends on the powers in their bubbles.

If Azrael still gives a 6" 4++ bubble and you put him next to 60 wolves, and you can still cast invisibility on them and the TWC lord can Heroic over when they charge/get charged, you get effectively the same thing without the Star appellation.

They will most likely have different keywords.

1 minute ago, fluger said:

I'm just hoping I can still field my all tank IG list...

I'm sure you will be. I mean that is one of the major play styles for a major faction. It is sure to get some love.

I am really enjoying this change. Even though I have fielded plenty of formations, I know that a lot of people have been annoyed by them. I think this is going to put a lot of armies on equal footing and is going to be a positive change for the game, and the community. :D