tkni Posted May 31, 2017 Share Posted May 31, 2017 (edited) Bullet sponges for deep striking, multi-unit, character-buffed charges? (the aforementioned flyer punching not withstanding) [edit] wait, hold on. We can put jump infantry in land raiders now...?! Edited May 31, 2017 by Taeknologik Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bartali Posted May 31, 2017 Share Posted May 31, 2017 Stormravens again - considering the up-pointing of all the other transports, Stormravens have stayed pretty static price wise. One with Twin Asscan, Stormstrike Missiles and Hurricane Bolters is 30pts less than the combined points for a Drop Pod and AC/HB Baal, which essentially do the same thing. Can see myself giving air cav a go. tkni 1 Back to top Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gorlak Posted May 31, 2017 Share Posted May 31, 2017 I've been watching the information come out over the last day and I'm still excited for 8th. The reset for all factions feels good as we go into the new game. Excited to find out what works for the Sons of Sangunius. My only slight annoyance was to see that the list of units that can have the Blood Angel faction keyword was missing Land Speeder Storm, Stormhawk/talon and Cataphractii/Tartaros Terminators. However, now I'm digesting the army building rules a bit more, we can still include them in a Detachment with all other units as Blood Angels. The Land Speeder Storm, for example, could be given the <Chapter> Blud Angels and my Blood Angels Scouts could happily ride to war in it. Sure, the LSS won't benefit from any Blood Angel Faction specific buffs, but who cares? Or how about adding an Airwing detachment of Stormhawk Interceptors? Again, no buffs, but otherwise fine. That said, not being able to give Blood Angels faction to Cataphractii/Tartaros Terminators is a shame. Yes they can count-as Indomitus Terminators, but as a First Founding Legion it would have been nice to have them. I'm sure Dark Angels and Space Wolves think the same. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jolemai Posted May 31, 2017 Share Posted May 31, 2017 Dreadnoughts can't go in Drop Pods anymore. GG. Sorry, what the actual what? Kyrne 1 Back to top Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kyrne Posted May 31, 2017 Share Posted May 31, 2017 Dreadnoughts can't go in Drop Pods anymore. GG. Sorry, what the actual what? Leaked data sheet last night / also the rule 4 books + rule book are now on a few Google drives. Drop pod is only for infantry / characters now. Nothing else Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dont-Be-Haten Posted May 31, 2017 Share Posted May 31, 2017 Dreadnoughts can't go in Drop Pods anymore. GG. Sorry, what the actual what?Leaked data sheet last night / also the rule 4 books + rule book are now on a few Google drives. Drop pod is only for infantry / characters now. Nothing else *characters without terminator armor or jump packs, yet bike characters can go...odd. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arkangilos Posted May 31, 2017 Share Posted May 31, 2017 It's kind of dumb terminators can't take drop pods either Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dont-Be-Haten Posted May 31, 2017 Share Posted May 31, 2017 (edited) It's kind of dumb terminators can't take drop pods eitherI think we have to try and not look at certain things with older editions' eyes. no need for TDA in drop pods, as they can come down whenever by the third turn. if they can't be more than 9" away, they die. Deep strike against really fast armies is going to be brutal. effectively if you go second, if the opponent is fast enough, he can force where your drop pod/Deep strike units can go, forcing you to stay in your half of the board, or in his back field as long as he doesn't have a conga line stretching across his back row to stop that. Edited May 31, 2017 by Dont-Be-Haten Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sockwithaticket Posted May 31, 2017 Share Posted May 31, 2017 Dreadnoughts can't go in Drop Pods anymore. Appears our ASM have lost their meltaguns, for now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlo Posted May 31, 2017 Author Share Posted May 31, 2017 Yup. Ive heard there is some kind of exception with dreads but unsure of source or detail. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
micahwc Posted May 31, 2017 Share Posted May 31, 2017 (edited) Looking at the leaks it appears as if there are multiple death company HQ choices available, and death company are troops. All death company lists are legal. Bolter DC in a rhino, Tycho the lost, Lemartes, and a couple of D.C. Dreads with Baal predator support will be fun. Edited May 31, 2017 by micahwc Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlo Posted May 31, 2017 Author Share Posted May 31, 2017 Shame Tycho still has no AP in combat. Helias_Tancred 1 Back to top Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Helias_Tancred Posted May 31, 2017 Share Posted May 31, 2017 Two 8th edition rules question for us: 1. Can we equip our chaplains with a jump pack? 2. Can dreadnoughts still use a drop pod? Thanks brothers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChapelXIII Posted May 31, 2017 Share Posted May 31, 2017 Two 8th edition rules question for us: 1. Can we equip our chaplains with a jump pack? 2. Can dreadnoughts still use a drop pod? Thanks brothers. 1. Yes they can. It is in the entry for Chaplains. 2. No as drop pods only list infantry as occupants. Helias_Tancred 1 Back to top Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Helias_Tancred Posted May 31, 2017 Share Posted May 31, 2017 Also another question ... IIRC storm bolters are now 4 shots within 12"? Will they be usable in melee as a pistol? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vahouth Posted May 31, 2017 Share Posted May 31, 2017 Also another question ... IIRC storm bolters are now 4 shots within 12"? Will they be usable in melee as a pistol? They are not listed as pistols so my guess is no. Helias_Tancred 1 Back to top Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Panda_Saurus_Rex Posted May 31, 2017 Share Posted May 31, 2017 Looking at the leaks it appears as if there are multiple death company HQ choices available, and death company are troops. All death company lists are legal. Bolter DC in a rhino, Tycho the lost, Lemartes, and a couple of D.C. Dreads with Baal predator support will be fun. Look again my friend, Death Company are still elites. If DC were troops this wouldn't be nearly as bad. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kyrne Posted May 31, 2017 Share Posted May 31, 2017 Looking at the leaks it appears as if there are multiple death company HQ choices available, and death company are troops. All death company lists are legal. Bolter DC in a rhino, Tycho the lost, Lemartes, and a couple of D.C. Dreads with Baal predator support will be fun. Look again my friend, Death Company are still elites. If DC were troops this wouldn't be nearly as bad. One if the detachment doesn't need troops - just HQ and elites. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlo Posted May 31, 2017 Author Share Posted May 31, 2017 Looking at the leaks it appears as if there are multiple death company HQ choices available, and death company are troops. All death company lists are legal. Bolter DC in a rhino, Tycho the lost, Lemartes, and a couple of D.C. Dreads with Baal predator support will be fun. Look again my friend, Death Company are still elites. If DC were troops this wouldn't be nearly as bad. One if the detachment doesn't need troops - just HQ and elites. Yup. Going to make an Army of Assassins. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vahouth Posted May 31, 2017 Share Posted May 31, 2017 (edited) I have access to the whole array of books in PDF, but I'm not sure if I'm allowed to post them here. From a first look in the Rulebook, there is no mention of terrain slowing movement. Only charging through terrain is impeded (add 2") So no more difficult terrain tests!!! Edited May 31, 2017 by vahouth Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jolemai Posted May 31, 2017 Share Posted May 31, 2017 You're permitted to post any tidbits up until the rules are released (basically leaks like they do in the NR&A) but posting links that can be accessed after the event should be avoided. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vahouth Posted May 31, 2017 Share Posted May 31, 2017 You're permitted to post any tidbits up until the rules are released (basically leaks like they do in the NR&A) but posting links that can be accessed after the event should be avoided. PM sent. Do with them as you please. ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Damon Nightman Posted May 31, 2017 Share Posted May 31, 2017 I have access to the whole array of books in PDF, but I'm not sure if I'm allowed to post them here. From a first look in the Rulebook, there is no mention of terrain slowing movement. Only charging through terrain is impeded (add 2") So no more difficult terrain tests!!! How does Gabriel Seth look? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vahouth Posted May 31, 2017 Share Posted May 31, 2017 I have access to the whole array of books in PDF, but I'm not sure if I'm allowed to post them here. From a first look in the Rulebook, there is no mention of terrain slowing movement. Only charging through terrain is impeded (add 2") So no more difficult terrain tests!!! How does Gabriel Seth look? Like this http://i.imgur.com/vAMIr3R.png Damon Nightman 1 Back to top Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Damon Nightman Posted May 31, 2017 Share Posted May 31, 2017 I have access to the whole array of books in PDF, but I'm not sure if I'm allowed to post them here. From a first look in the Rulebook, there is no mention of terrain slowing movement. Only charging through terrain is impeded (add 2") So no more difficult terrain tests!!! How does Gabriel Seth look? Like this http://i.imgur.com/vAMIr3R.png Thank you! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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