Bonham1963 Posted September 16, 2008 Share Posted September 16, 2008 I am looking for opinions regarding purchasing a Codex of a race you play often. Is purchasing the Codex bad form or generally frowned upon? I figure having background on strengths or weakness of your opponents, is good planning. Cheers Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/146236-codex-etiquette/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
Master Of Malfeasance X Posted September 16, 2008 Share Posted September 16, 2008 just say you got it to keep people honest. I don't see anything wrong with owning several codices for really complicated armies with lots of special rules. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/146236-codex-etiquette/#findComment-1695425 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Imperialis_Dominatus Posted September 16, 2008 Share Posted September 16, 2008 Dude, I have every Codex from 3rd ed. on in one form or another, and I'm admired more than anything for it. I do it for two reasons: 1. Know thine enemy. 2. Background (fluff's kind of a big deal). There's nothing wrong with it. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/146236-codex-etiquette/#findComment-1695479 Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArmouredWing Posted September 16, 2008 Share Posted September 16, 2008 I am looking for opinions regarding purchasing a Codex of a race you play often. Is purchasing the Codex bad form or generally frowned upon? I figure having background on strengths or weakness of your opponents, is good planning. Cheers There's definitely no shame in owning a lot of codeces from a lot of differing armies. I'm doing it at the moment when I've got some spare cash. As much as anything else they're good reading and I'd have to say that if you've got a copy of the codex of your opponent then if there are any rules, uhem, 'queries' then you don't have to wrangle the copy out of your opponents hands to get a look at a specific rule. Also I'd have to say that in the case of Nids in particular it's almost necessary to have a copy. They've got so many biomorphs that can affect their performance that you really do need to have some idea of what they can bring to bear. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/146236-codex-etiquette/#findComment-1695539 Share on other sites More sharing options...
WarpSpawn Posted September 16, 2008 Share Posted September 16, 2008 Definitely nothing whatsoever wrong with it. I'm sure GW would even prefer it if you owned books for all armies. Hey, if knowing about your enemy was bad form, people with several armies would have to periodically, selectively mind wipe themselves before games. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/146236-codex-etiquette/#findComment-1695575 Share on other sites More sharing options...
njm3 Posted September 16, 2008 Share Posted September 16, 2008 It isn't the Dungeon Master's guide or something. There are no soul-damning secrets inside. You should know your opponent's codex well so they can't wittingly or unwittingly pull a fast one on you. And hopefully they know your codex so if you are doing something incorrectly (like using firepoints on a razorback) they can politely ask you to stop. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/146236-codex-etiquette/#findComment-1695634 Share on other sites More sharing options...
maniclurker Posted September 16, 2008 Share Posted September 16, 2008 There's absolutely nothing wrong with it. Having a functional knowledge of every army's codex will only make you a stronger player, and it will help you spot people playing in shady ways. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/146236-codex-etiquette/#findComment-1695779 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mordekiem Posted September 17, 2008 Share Posted September 17, 2008 Dude, I have every Codex from 3rd ed. on in one form or another, and I'm admired more than anything for it. I do it for two reasons: 1. Know thine enemy. 2. Background (fluff's kind of a big deal). There's nothing wrong with it. I also own just about every codex from 3rd on for the same above reasons. mostly number one, though. I even take it one step further and even visit message boards dedicated to armies I am having trouble with. For example in 4th I had trouble with BA and Necrons. I'd commonly lurk on necron and BA boards and even asked a few questions here and there. I got to know BA well enough from playing against them that I could give newbies some pretty decent advice and occasionally could give the viewpoint of someone who plays against certain units and list styles. But I like the additional fluff and artwork as well. You can say alot of things about GW, but they have beautiful models and photos. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/146236-codex-etiquette/#findComment-1696812 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tfcdogbert Posted September 17, 2008 Share Posted September 17, 2008 I own a variety of codexes, mainly to do with ADDS (Army Decision Deficit Syndrome :lol:), i think its best to know ones enemies so you know how to fight, after all a real marine commander would not go into battle blindly without knowing the function of his enemies and their strengths and weaknesses. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/146236-codex-etiquette/#findComment-1697730 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frogstaff Posted September 18, 2008 Share Posted September 18, 2008 just say you got it to keep people honest. I don't see anything wrong with owning several codices for really complicated armies with lots of special rules. Don't say anything at all. There' no need to, and it's no one else's business what gaming books you own. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/146236-codex-etiquette/#findComment-1698718 Share on other sites More sharing options...
SeattleDV8 Posted September 18, 2008 Share Posted September 18, 2008 If you look in the reference section of the 5th rule book you have the stats for all the armies and their weapons. no special rules or ICs , just the basics. can be very helpful. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/146236-codex-etiquette/#findComment-1699294 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Commander Gitsnik Posted September 19, 2008 Share Posted September 19, 2008 And because this is in Official Rules: There is no rule saying you can't own a codex for a race you didn't play (light, how would they enforce that ANYWAY?!). There is no rule on etiquette about it either. Cheers CG (Adding one more useless post to a stream of useless posts :D) Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/146236-codex-etiquette/#findComment-1699342 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grinshanks Posted September 19, 2008 Share Posted September 19, 2008 HA! I own every codex they have put out since 3rd edition was new and shiney B) I have only ever played Sm, Csm DE and dabbled in 40k in 40 mins forces. Just because i dont play them doesnt mean i shouldnt own the dex, they are a great source of fluff and a joy to read :) plus they have plenty of great conversions in them (well the old ones did anyway!) And whats wrong about wanting to know other armies rules? If your opponent has nothing to hide it makes for a fairer game knowing his rules for his list. There is nothing more annoying than being accused of cheating just because yoyr opponent has not read your codex and doesnt believe you ( Noob - "There is no such thing as a 2+ invunerable save!" Me - *Face-palm*) Plus it may inspire you to collect another army ;) Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/146236-codex-etiquette/#findComment-1699944 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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