The behemoth that is 40k has arrived with a new edition!!!! Now I still have fond memories of the 2nd edition and getting murdered constantly by my cousin's eldar or tryanids. All the things I've read and watched give me good vibes (not even the huge queues at Warhammer fest will put me off), I'm not going to rush out and buy the box set as the rules are free online so that suits me . I liked the fact all the data sheets for all the units are free online (I'm still a bit dubious as I know GW likes their money so a wary eye is always on them). I really like the new points, now I see both sides some people like planning intricate lists but I like the fact I can pick a unit and add what I want. Yes on a competitive side those players will always take the best combo but as you all know Rule of Cool is number one!! Plus me and magnets don't get on so I am stuck with whatever I have glued on at the time. I'm happy with that!
The rules seem simpler and I like how they have moved certain stats onto the weapon profiles and they are all on the card for easy reference. Will save me having to flick through books and battlescribe during the game as I can just look at the card for that unit. My awesome folks have printed the data sheets out for me (only the ones I need for Astra Militarum as there is over 100 pages but all the Votann)
The data sheets have changed my army somewhat but nothing drastic Just a re-think and adjustment. I've heard this word a lot on YouTube so I'm stealing it. Sinergy seems to be the key with the Guard. With the army special rules being orders I need to learn to spread out officers and add them to squads now which is a new thing! This way can issue orders to all units and get the best out of them. Commissars look much improved now, able to give orders and keep units from being battle shocked by using Summary execution to persuade the unit to stay in the fight.
I will have to get used to some changes but now I can try a 20 catachan blob led by Colonel Stracken and Sgt Harker (proxy)! But excitingly I may have a new warlord on the horizon!!! I'll keep you updated on that!!
The Votann took a hit with 10th going from the elite army I thought they were to a more average army and I was planning on changing armies but I decided to stick with them. So my next purchases should be aiming at boosting my votann list though again this could change and they get sold. I'm in two minds at the moment
All in all in looking forward to trying the astra Militarum in 10th edition! Hopefully we will get our codex before 11th!!!!
