White Dwarf 515

[ThePenitentOne]

In my opinion, White Dwarf is about to do a thing that, in my opinion, it never should do.

 

It seems to be focusing ALL of its 40k content on the faction that needs the least additional support because it already gets twice as much support as every other faction.

 

I think White Dwarf's job should be to cater to people who DON'T play Space Marines. Lately I've been buying every issue regardless of whether or not it has content I want. I might need to sit this one out. Hopefully, 516 gives us some new Crusade content, either for a faction that hasn't had a release yet this edition or one of the factions that got a single model. Admech anyone? Drukhari?

 

Oh, wait... I just heard, there's a new Space Marine chapter.... The Sons of Ubiquity. Yeah, I suppose it's more important that they get a background article and a show case. Maybe if we give THEM Crusade content, we can ensure that no one who doesn't already bespoke content in a dex, four Supplements AND A White Dwarf Crusade article for Tome Keepers will ever get extra content.

 

(Caveat: I am grateful for the Kroot, GSC, Sisters Crusade content. Even the Votann stuff, although the Goons said it's basically the same as what they were working with in 9th, so unless 10th's content has changed, it wasn't "extra" content. But it did allow Votann to Crusade for a year and a half despite the dex. If they had done the same for Drukhari, it would have made a real impact in my appreciation of and ability to engage with the new edition)

 

Rant over, and to those who love Space Marines, enjoy the issue.

[skylerboodie]

"there’s even a unique Space Marines Transfer Sheet with 442 decals, plus a double-sided A2 poster with Mechanicus II art one one side, and Space Marine armour marks on the other" 

 

Exclusive transfers sounds pretty cool though, and the armour marks poster will be nice to look at.

[ThePenitentOne]

I've got to admit, even I might be interested in the armour marks poster, because as a guy who only plays Chamber Militant Marines, I have a really hard time telling one mark from another.

[MoriyaSchism]

I'm with you in this regard. This issue doesn't grab me at all, but I haven't bought an issue of White Dwarf since I unsubscribed years ago. Only thing that's tempting is the transfer sheet, because I'm really curious what's on it. 442 decals sounds crazy. If it features some obscure chapter icons it might be good for Deathwatch players. 

[crimsondave]

Thanks for posting cause I’m definitely buying and wouldn’t have known otherwise.

[Nephaston]

The Transfer sheet is the most intriguing part, wonder if it's neutral or if they did another Tome Keepers one.

[Joe]

Just to like, ensure we're actually following NRBA rules and such.

 

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August’s issue of White Dwarf is a Space Marine special. There are rules for a Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2 Operations mini-game you can play with your own miniatures, with cards included, as well as background for the game’s setting – Warzone Bastior. You can look forward to instructions on how to create your own Chapter, accompanied by examples by ’Eavy Metal and staff from the studios, and there’s even a unique Space Marines Transfer Sheet with 442 decals, plus a double-sided A2 poster with Mechanicus II art one one side, and Space Marine armour marks on the other. 

 

Mortal Realms content comes in a Skaven flavour this month with a look at the Great Horned Rat and the creation of the Spires of the Gnaw diorama, and there’s also another instalment of The Trials of Albarak. Finally, there’s a discussion of the design of the miniatures in the Saturnine boxed set, plus a visit to the Bunker rounds things out. We’ll have more details on what you can find inside on Monday.

 

 

 

Definitely planning on picking this one up myself for the transfers. We typically see an article the Monday after announcement covering contents in a bit more detail, so we'll hopefully see a sneak preview for that sheet then.