M@verik115 Posted October 28, 2016 Share Posted October 28, 2016 http://wh40k.lexicanum.com/mediawiki/images/3/3c/Codex_Imperial_Guard_3rd_2_FCover.jpgThose who know, will know what I mean :'( Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WarriorFish Posted October 28, 2016 Share Posted October 28, 2016 No school like the old school - one of my favourite codex art covers too, also on the excellent Battleforce box! I still have my box too, filled with lots of Guard sprues ready for raiding whenever I need Fingers crossed for some regimental trait/customisation system when we get our codex update (I'm still thinking next year earliest, not just because I want to keep 40k spending down until then ). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M@verik115 Posted October 28, 2016 Author Share Posted October 28, 2016 It was the golden age of 40K (3rd and 4th). We are living in the end times now :( Boy do I miss the doctrine system... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doctor Perils Posted October 28, 2016 Share Posted October 28, 2016 No school like the old school - one of my favourite codex art covers too, also on the excellent Battleforce box! I still have my box too, filled with lots of Guard sprues ready for raiding whenever I need Fingers crossed for some regimental trait/customisation system when we get our codex update (I'm still thinking next year earliest, not just because I want to keep 40k spending down until then ). Hopefully with some update plastic regiments that are not Cadians or Catachans - I want Vostroya, Valhalla, Tallarn, Armageddon, Praetorians and yes, even the little Mordians... And I don't even play guard :P Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Inso Posted October 28, 2016 Share Posted October 28, 2016 If anyone has the Codex, can you look at the doctrines for me and let me know what it says about 'Mechanised' please? I think it was just a case of adding a Chimera to infantry units that couldn't normally have them at standard cost... is that correct? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M@verik115 Posted October 28, 2016 Author Share Posted October 28, 2016 If anyone has the Codex, can you look at the doctrines for me and let me know what it says about 'Mechanised' please? I think it was just a case of adding a Chimera to infantry units that couldn't normally have them at standard cost... is that correct? All guard infantry must take the chimera transport whether they normally have the option or not. May not be combined with special equipment: warrior weapons or light infantry. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tallarn Commander Posted October 29, 2016 Share Posted October 29, 2016 Sigh, my dream codex would include: -The 2000 Codex ability for Vanquishers to take both Vanquisher and battle cannon rounds -The 2003 Codex ability to take the "light infantry" doctrine -The 2009 Codex ability to take Al'Rahem -The 2014 Codex ability to take really cheap conscripts and attached affordable priests Tallarn Commander Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zero88 Posted October 29, 2016 Share Posted October 29, 2016 If I remember right this was the codex when you deducted D6 of Strength whenever Yarrick took a hit, and if it hit zero the attack was ignored. *Sigh* the good old days... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
duz_ Posted October 29, 2016 Share Posted October 29, 2016 No school like the old school - one of my favourite codex art covers too, also on the excellent Battleforce box! I still have my box too, filled with lots of Guard sprues ready for raiding whenever I need Fingers crossed for some regimental trait/customisation system when we get our codex update (I'm still thinking next year earliest, not just because I want to keep 40k spending down until then ). Hopefully with some update plastic regiments that are not Cadians or Catachans - I want Vostroya, Valhalla, Tallarn, Armageddon, Praetorians and yes, even the little Mordians...And I don't even play guard :P Who's little?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Inso Posted October 29, 2016 Share Posted October 29, 2016 I think plastic Steel Legion and Tallarn would be excellent. I miss the doctrine system (I had Grenadiers in 4th ed... and then they were gone :( ). I'd love a return to a bit more customisation... especially with my Astra being Squats :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
P3AKHOUR Posted November 1, 2016 Share Posted November 1, 2016 Should I hold off painting my cadians in case plastic tallarns drop? I guess worst case they can still be carapace vets. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
duz_ Posted November 1, 2016 Share Posted November 1, 2016 I wouldn't hold my breath on that one I've been waiting on plastic mordians since 3rd and all they've done is take away the metal ones!! Haha Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WarriorFish Posted November 1, 2016 Share Posted November 1, 2016 I agree with duz, there's not even a whisper of rumour for them so best to assume it won't be any time soon and carry on with your current plans :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M@verik115 Posted November 1, 2016 Author Share Posted November 1, 2016 I mean we probably wont even see a 7th ed codex... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ulrik_Ironfist Posted November 1, 2016 Share Posted November 1, 2016 There are rumors that 8th edition is around the corner, and we've not heard anything about a new codex. Now I know what SoB players feel like... Especially with the state of our codex... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M@verik115 Posted November 2, 2016 Author Share Posted November 2, 2016 There are rumors that 8th edition is around the corner, and we've not heard anything about a new codex. Now I know what SoB players feel like... Especially with the state of our codex... Our codex isnt that bad to be honest. I just miss the old doctrine system that allowed for really awesome fluffly armies. The units themselves are average to good. The codex has just become a bit bland, thats all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WarriorFish Posted November 2, 2016 Share Posted November 2, 2016 For Sisters it's more the general lack of support rather than the codex, but someone has to be at the back of the queue. I'm ready for a new codex as I've played this one a lot! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ulrik_Ironfist Posted November 2, 2016 Share Posted November 2, 2016 There are rumors that 8th edition is around the corner, and we've not heard anything about a new codex. Now I know what SoB players feel like... Especially with the state of our codex... Our codex isnt that bad to be honest. I just miss the old doctrine system that allowed for really awesome fluffly armies. The units themselves are average to good. The codex has just become a bit bland, thats all. You're right on all counts. Which is in itself, at least in my eyes, the whole condemnation of the codex. It's boring. It's why I much rather play from the Forgeworld expansions, even though stuff costs more, it's at least more fun. It's why I basically recosted the whole 5th ed codex, condensed it with Imperial Armor and added some of my own touches. Because the 5th ed book was full of flavor and some units were actually worth taking (like the hydra). The Codex is one of the reasons why I'm converting my guard over to Solar Auxilia. That army is well constructed and fluffy and can hold its own against armies of marines. I'll keep playing guard, but I'll do it with Armored Battlegroup, Elysian Drop Troops, and Death Korps of Krieg rules. The base codex just doesn't do it for me. For Sisters it's more the general lack of support rather than the codex, but someone has to be at the back of the queue. I'm ready for a new codex as I've played this one a lot! I just hope the next book brings back some flavor to the Guard. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WarriorFish Posted November 2, 2016 Share Posted November 2, 2016 This codex was only a distilling of the previous version which is why I'm sure we'll get something substantial for the next one if only to sell use new things. Also why many of us have tasted all it has to offer ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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