LoneSniperSG Posted July 20, 2012 Share Posted July 20, 2012 Question about 6th. I have yet to buy the new book and I am wondering about the psychic cards. Personally, I think the card system is stupid, and it's one element that makes me hesitant about the new book. The Rune Priest psychic powers are my most favorite ones in the entire game, but as I understand the new card system overrides codex entires on psychic powers. Is it possible to play without the psychic cards or no? Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/257055-rune-priests-and-psyker-cards/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heimdall Skullcrusher Posted July 20, 2012 Share Posted July 20, 2012 As far as I know you don't need the cards. If you elect to use the BRB phychic powers, they are all in the rulebook. The cards are just "markers" to keep track of them I believe. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/257055-rune-priests-and-psyker-cards/#findComment-3127763 Share on other sites More sharing options...
bob10182 Posted July 20, 2012 Share Posted July 20, 2012 You do not need the cards, they are just like fantasy where they act as gaming aids. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/257055-rune-priests-and-psyker-cards/#findComment-3127765 Share on other sites More sharing options...
dswanick Posted July 20, 2012 Share Posted July 20, 2012 You are actually asking two partially unrelated questions - 1. Do you need the Psychic deck to play the game? -No. The Psychic deck cards are simply play aids, having the relevant rule for a single power for reference purposes. 2. Do the BRB Psychic powers override the Codex powers? -No. You have the choice of using either the Psychic powers as presented in the Codex, or exchanging them (all of them) for a number of Powers from the BRB. You can do either/or, but you can not mix Codex and BRB Powers on the same Psycher. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/257055-rune-priests-and-psyker-cards/#findComment-3127777 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daddywarcrimes Posted July 20, 2012 Share Posted July 20, 2012 Also, nothing says you have to take randomly drawn card powers. You can keep giving your Rune Priest codex powers all day long. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/257055-rune-priests-and-psyker-cards/#findComment-3127785 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xeenos Posted July 20, 2012 Share Posted July 20, 2012 For now! I expect to see a change in the future where all powers are random. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/257055-rune-priests-and-psyker-cards/#findComment-3127791 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flying Rook Posted July 20, 2012 Share Posted July 20, 2012 I bought the psychic cards and I really like them. They are not required as all the psychic powers are listed in the BRB(Big Rule Book) or BYB(Big Yellow Book) [Not sure what is the commonly accepted term as I have seen both used.] But having the cards just means that you don't have to flip back and forth through the rule book as often. Since the rules are new I find that I have to flip back and forth through the book often! I always keep each of my units stats and characters on index cards. Which I find is not only helpful to keep track of the unit's capabilities but also their individual performances. For example, one of my characters killed a Wraithlord in close combat so I started calling him the Wraith Slayer, etc. Which means that many models have their own "sagas!" So I once I choose my psychic powers, I just add it to my stack of index cards. Flying Rook Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/257055-rune-priests-and-psyker-cards/#findComment-3127936 Share on other sites More sharing options...
LoneSniperSG Posted July 21, 2012 Author Share Posted July 21, 2012 I use page tabs so I can easily find the sections of my books when needed. Glad to know we don't lose our awesome rune powers. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/257055-rune-priests-and-psyker-cards/#findComment-3128100 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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