I give it that dual status because well we don't really know for sure if it's just a compendium with a few extra rules, or a whole supplement with new rules, and scenarios etc.
They seem to indicate it's more on the supplement side, BUT until I get it in my hot little hands, I can neither confirm or deny.
The article also confirms that; "So yes, now you can paint your Stormravens blue, yellow, black, or any other colour that you like..." which is good news for all Astartes players in general.
There also seems to be some hidden asset type rules as well; "There are even special manoeuvres that can be taken by pilots, such as the brutal Dark Eldar slash attack, the Necron firing protocols or the aptly named 'Smash 'em' for the Orks, which essentially results in a mid-air collision."Also confirmed is the inclusion of material from the Crusade of Fire book as well. The article also goes on to confirm the exclusivity of the product as well, stating; "it's worth noting that you won't be able to get it in stores, so if you want it you'll need to.." (order from the site).
So where do we go from here? Well I imagine that players, while skeptical, may yet be excited at the prospect of new rules. Games Workshop I would think will take a very close look at these numbers and perhaps adjust and duplicate the results if it suits them, and I can still see where store owners will be upset over them getting the big snub as well.
I wonder how they feel about getting the big snub for these sales as well? Granted I don't know if corporate GW will give them credit if customers have their book delivered to those Games Workshop stores or not, (instead of their homes) but either way this release smells fishy for everyone but GW corporate.
Regardless if you don't have any of these flyers because you couldn't use them before, beat the rush and get your orders in for Stormravens, and Stormtalons before everyone else does! -MBG
I'm curious to see if ay rules will be applyable to the normal gameplay without it being just a suplament that not everyone can play and that tourneys won't use. what happens to french, italian ect people?!? and mail order only. just doesn't make sense.
ReplyDeleteThere are a lot of TO's out there posting letters saying that since it is direct order item only, they will not be allowing it in their stores. If you're bored you should google it, as there are some interesting responses to this out there.
ReplyDeleteIf you order from home and have it delivered to the GW store, no credit for the manager. If you go in to the store and order from their comp they get credit, because you pay through the till instead of entering payment info in the comp.
ReplyDeleteSo the Blood angels/grey knights lose exclusive rights to the STORMRAVEN but dont get to finally use the stormtalon in return? And it loses deep strike? Load of ballocks if you ask me.
ReplyDeleteThen ask your guy how to make sure he gets credit for it. That's what mine says.
ReplyDeleteJust so my reply is clear I meant that as two independent thoughts. A: Wow, that policy is ridiculous, classic GW. B: Jeez, last time i ordered in store I bet that guy didn't get credit.
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