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I don't care too much for most  of the rumored stuff except split fire Devastators and free Flak.  Most of that stuff canactually  just be errata'ed in.

 

  That said, I don't mind referral to C:SM though, that would just mean I get another shiny book.  I didn't mind buying it in 3rd edition, and I didn't mind buying it in 4th edition for the build your chapter rules to play C:BA with.

It'll be interesting to see.

 

GW have shyed away from changing Marines too much for a while now, and this has left them behind somewhat.

Some of the rumours indicate the nuts and bolts of marines are going to be changed, such as two wound terminators. Hopefully GW wouldn't do another 5th ed marine codex and leave some chapters wandering around with one shot cml's and 4++ Storm Shields.

 

Most of the current rumours are probably wishlisting though - we don't get anything these days until someone gets the White Dwarf or Codex early.

I'm so hopeful, so so hopeful. I am on the second, nay, third step to disappointment :D

But if it all flops I suppose I could just spam DC and be done with it. Still fun.

Indeed I find that there few problems in war gaming that can't be solved with more death company!

I like Blood Angels being divergent.

 

BTW - FAQs seem to be released each MAY.  Guess what month it is....

 

I still want:

 

2-wound terminators

Rending Chainswords

Ability for all Pintle Mounted weapons being able to overwatch

Ability for Librarians to get Iron halos

Unlimited range Whirlwinds

Torrent for Flamestorm Cannons on Landraider Redeemers

 

These would fix the game balance, and really make my games more fun...

I forgot that I also wanted Siege Shields to give vehicles a Invulnerable save on the forward facing...like a 4++ or 3++... 

Today's update showcases the BA-coloured assault squad they did on foot. I'm pretty sure that paintojob is just to demonstrate that the kit can also be used to make a Blood Angel assault squad from Codex Adeptus Astartes: Blood Angels and not any kind of hint worth walking the road to disappointment over, but the minis look really nice.

 

The update very helpfully had this to say about them:
 

http://i.imgur.com/xyebrDR.png

Posted this in the rumour thread but it has a place here too:

 

Obviously not concrete, but I've heard on the grapevine that the new dex will have FA Pods (obviously) but nothing with bulky, or worse than a 3+ save can use them, unless they are dedicated (maybe?).

 

Would make sense, as it would curb allied pod nonsense. It would also force you to teleport your Termies in if wanting to deep strike (Fluffy) with Homer Support.

 

Only thing is then you have access to non restrictive pods via Wolves and BA, which makes me think we're still getting a hell of an FAQ or this book is going to really unite the Marine factions for the better!

 

 

This would also get rid of the Centurion Grav Pods some people are worried about.
 
Not the Devs though... Although, with their new armored feet maybe Devs will become Bulky with slow and purposeful or something, as you probably couldn't fit 10 marines and four heavies in a pod anyway.
 
The plot thickens and... Makes sense, but this is GW we're talking about!

Yeah I thought so too. But the previous Eldar Dex (or maybe 5th one) had something akin to that to stop the reapers and scorpions getting fleet or something if I recall so it's been done before.

 

I will admit the "dedicated" was my own speculation on it, as it would let things like cents still take pods (if they have the option)!

I'm trying to not get my hopes up but..

 

I'm going to be massively disappointed if this turns out to be another Marine Copy/Paste codex with a few changes to special rules and a few new guns to sell some kits.

 

Heck, I wouldn't be too upset If fundamental changes in the SM codex weren't carried over to BA - at least it would show that GW realise that Marines need a proper update.

I'll keep my hopes low.  "I'm soooo excited I can get a new book to replace the ragged, worn out version I have...and Oooh!  It might have some new artwork up front!"  

 

After that, based on my years of history with the book, I'd expect less than 5 real changes, and one of those might be the "hidden cheese".  

 

Nothing more, nothing less. 

I'll keep my hopes low.  "I'm soooo excited I can get a new book to replace the ragged, worn out version I have...and Oooh!  It might have some new artwork up front!"  

 

After that, based on my years of history with the book, I'd expect less than 5 real changes, and one of those might be the "hidden cheese".  

 

Nothing more, nothing less. 

Way to buzzkill man.  But more than likely you are correct.  

Said it in the rumors thread already....we're still on top! I hope Raven Guard lose their ability to make jp troops worthwhile. It is us that deserves this chapter trait! Not gonna complain about the BSF and FC boni, though.

 

 

Snorri

Said it in the rumors thread already....we're still on top! I hope Raven Guard lose their ability to make jp troops worthwhile. It is us that deserves this chapter trait! Not gonna complain about the BSF and FC boni, though.

 

 

Snorri

 

Yellow card!

Said it in the rumors thread already....we're still on top! I hope Raven Guard lose their ability to make jp troops worthwhile. It is us that deserves this chapter trait! Not gonna complain about the BSF and FC boni, though.

Snorri

Yellow card!

Ah, grammar mistake? It is us who deserve....? laugh.png

More wishlisting:

Tacs: 1 model per 5 models can take a weapon from the special or heavy weapon list, no restrictions

ASM: 2 models can take a weapon from the special weapons list, no restrictions

Devs: 4 models can take a wwapon from the heavy weapons list, no restrictions (4 heavy flamers or grav cannons ftw)

Characters: can exchange their bolt pistol/bolt gun for a weapon from the special/heavy weapons list, put that BS 5 to use.

 

I know none of this will happen, but hope dies last.

Said it in the rumors thread already....we're still on top! I hope Raven Guard lose their ability to make jp troops worthwhile. It is us that deserves this chapter trait! Not gonna complain about the BSF and FC boni, though.

Snorri

Yellow card!

Ah, grammar mistake? It is us who deserve....? laugh.png

No, the whole "RG Chapter Trait should be BA" thing boils my blood. furious.giffurious.giffurious.giffurious.gif

Said it in the rumors thread already....we're still on top! I hope Raven Guard lose their ability to make jp troops worthwhile. It is us that deserves this chapter trait! Not gonna complain about the BSF and FC boni, though.

Snorri

Yellow card!

Ah, grammar mistake? It is us who deserve....? laugh.png

No, the whole "RG Chapter Trait should be BA" thing boils my blood. furious.giffurious.giffurious.giffurious.gif

Ah, sorry to hear that, mate. No need to, though, it's just my opinion.happy.png

Snorri

Said it in the rumors thread already....we're still on top! I hope Raven Guard lose their ability to make jp troops worthwhile. It is us that deserves this chapter trait! Not gonna complain about the BSF and FC boni, though.

Snorri

Yellow card!

Ah, grammar mistake? It is us who deserve....? laugh.png

No, the whole "RG Chapter Trait should be BA" thing boils my blood. furious.giffurious.giffurious.giffurious.gif

Ah, sorry to hear that, mate. No need to, though, it's just my opinion.happy.png

Snorri

Haha :)

The amount of whinging about it before we got our new book got under my skin, that's all :) Hence the yellow card! :)

Said it in the rumors thread already....we're still on top! I hope Raven Guard lose their ability to make jp troops worthwhile. It is us that deserves this chapter trait! Not gonna complain about the BSF and FC boni, though.

Snorri

Yellow card!

Ah, grammar mistake? It is us who deserve....? laugh.png

No, the whole "RG Chapter Trait should be BA" thing boils my blood. furious.giffurious.giffurious.giffurious.gif

Ah, sorry to hear that, mate. No need to, though, it's just my opinion.happy.png

Snorri

Haha smile.png

The amount of whinging about it before we got our new book got under my skin, that's all smile.png Hence the yellow card! smile.png

Which was probably due to my writings, mostly. Leaning towards Cato the elder, I used to end most of my posts with the sentence "By the way, I believe the RG CT should be ours" :D

Snorri

But back on topic. I don't think we're going to see too many changes in a FAQ, if one is about to be released, even. We didn't get any upgrades with the 6th SM codex, why would we do now? No Stormtalon, no Speeder Storm and no grav weapons. 2 of these we still don't have access to without allies.

Snorri

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