Joe Posted October 2 Share Posted October 2 WarCom Article. Another system with an application - nice to see. They've been getting much better with these recently. WAR 1 Back to top Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/384129-kill-team-app/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
Indy Techwisp Posted October 2 Share Posted October 2 This also seems to be the drop for the Downloadable rules and Equipment as well as the App. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/384129-kill-team-app/#findComment-6068009 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cactus Posted October 2 Share Posted October 2 This also seems to be the drop for the Downloadable rules and Equipment as well as the App. Yes, although the downloads page was empty when I followed the link. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/384129-kill-team-app/#findComment-6068010 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Indy Techwisp Posted October 2 Share Posted October 2 So for anyone interested, "Angels of Death" seems to be primarily Intercession Squad, just with Justin's Captain, Eliminator and Heavy Intercessor Gunner added to it. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/384129-kill-team-app/#findComment-6068014 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nova-V Posted October 2 Share Posted October 2 Just had a quick download and it's simply an oddly formatted PDF browser. It's free and the rules are free so not expecting the full functionality of the 40k app but this seems a bit too basic to be overly useful. It'd be nice if it used a modified version of the 40K dataslate formats which is nice and clear on a phone screen. I find the PDF cards on a phone format they have gone for quite hard to visually parse, especially as the fronts and backs are stacked horizontally not vertically. Still it's exciting to see all the team rules. Cenobite Terminator and Aarik 2 Back to top Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/384129-kill-team-app/#findComment-6068017 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mogger351 Posted October 2 Share Posted October 2 I misunderstood when they said "free rules" as I thought the core rules would also be free, which is not the case. This seems like a bit of unnecessary gatekeeping? Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/384129-kill-team-app/#findComment-6068019 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cactus Posted October 2 Share Posted October 2 I misunderstood when they said "free rules" as I thought the core rules would also be free, which is not the case. This seems like a bit of unnecessary gatekeeping? "At launch, you’ll be able to download the Kill Team Lite Rules, and all of the kill teams above." I assume the app will be updated then with the "lite" rules, whatever they are. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/384129-kill-team-app/#findComment-6068026 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Allart01 Posted October 2 Share Posted October 2 (edited) There are “Lite rules” in the app, but at a first glance I am not sure if they’ll be enough to actually try out the game. They look more like a cheatsheet Edited October 2 by Allart01 Mogger351 and zulu.tango 2 Back to top Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/384129-kill-team-app/#findComment-6068027 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mandragola Posted October 2 Share Posted October 2 On first glance I think I'd sooner download the pdfs and stick them in a folder on my phone rather than use the app. I'd rather have the whole thing in one document than have to click around to find ploys and stuff, especially when the actual datasheets don't seem super-readable. They're in no obvious order so finding something like an inquisition datasheet is a bit of a pain. Interrogator Stobz 1 Back to top Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/384129-kill-team-app/#findComment-6068056 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flaherty Posted October 2 Share Posted October 2 Just had a quick download and it's simply an oddly formatted PDF browser. It's free and the rules are free so not expecting the full functionality of the 40k app but this seems a bit too basic to be overly useful. It'd be nice if it used a modified version of the 40K dataslate formats which is nice and clear on a phone screen. I find the PDF cards on a phone format they have gone for quite hard to visually parse, especially as the fronts and backs are stacked horizontally not vertically. Still it's exciting to see all the team rules. I appreciate GW's apps because every time I open one, I am reminded how grateful I am to the other apps I use for their investments in UX design. I appreciate the effort, but their apps diminish the brand's perceived value through their shoddiness. Allart01, DemonGSides, Kallas and 1 other 2 2 Back to top Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/384129-kill-team-app/#findComment-6068176 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gaz Taylor Posted October 3 Share Posted October 3 There are “Lite rules” in the app, but at a first glance I am not sure if they’ll be enough to actually try out the game. They look more like a cheatsheet I think we will have to wait until Friday or next week for the rules with more details. I wonder if it was rushed out before the rules would be released? I have no objection to having lite rules if it lets me try out a couple of games. Main criticism of the app from me is it seems to just be a PDF viewer. If I'm checking on my phone, I'll probably go to the website and download that way over the app. Also it would be good to see which Kill Teams are active in what season but I'm guessing this will either be in the rules or a separate pdf. Cenobite Terminator 1 Back to top Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/384129-kill-team-app/#findComment-6068214 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dried Posted October 3 Share Posted October 3 It's a little more usable than just reading the pdf because it's split in different sections. I would probably print my own datacards but it could be useful to see what my opponent can do with its own kill team. What I really like compared to the 40k app is that it's translated in my language (french) because it's pdfs the translation is already done. On the opposite I don't think the 40k one will be translated in the future because they have to transpose every translation from the book in the app (it's doable but far more work and GW doesn't seem to care). firestorm40k 1 Back to top Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/384129-kill-team-app/#findComment-6068222 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mogger351 Posted October 3 Share Posted October 3 I think we will have to wait until Friday or next week for the rules with more details. I wonder if it was rushed out before the rules would be released? I have no objection to having lite rules if it lets me try out a couple of games. Main criticism of the app from me is it seems to just be a PDF viewer. If I'm checking on my phone, I'll probably go to the website and download that way over the app. Also it would be good to see which Kill Teams are active in what season but I'm guessing this will either be in the rules or a separate pdf. I think it'll be stuck at the lite rules, for anything more that that you'll need the book. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/384129-kill-team-app/#findComment-6068234 Share on other sites More sharing options...
firestorm40k Posted October 3 Share Posted October 3 It's a little more usable than just reading the pdf because it's split in different sections. Yeah, I'd agree - does make it a bit easier to read While it's useful to have everything in one place rules wise, I wish this App had some form of list/roster builder, including allocating equipment. That aside, no complaints about the availability and accessibility of rules from this - good job on GW for making these free, as well Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/384129-kill-team-app/#findComment-6068237 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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