9th Edition Warhammer 40k reaction.

I'm disappointed in the 9th edition of Warhammer 40,000 announcement.

First, I think it's too soon on the heels of the fantastic 8th edition. The constant updates after the Herculean task of releasing all the codexes was phenomenal! It may have been the most balanced game that Games Workshop has ever had.

Second, the 400 current items getting a price hikes sucks. It's already an expensive game and frankly, it's too much. Now I also need to buy another set of rules and likely codexes, annual updates, Chapter Approved, cards, etc.

Third, the new models don't look "grim dark" (except for the Executioner.) The style guide has been thrown away. There are a couple of standout models like Ragnar Blackmane from the Space Wolves army but the generic "locked down" poses of the Primaris marines has made the formerly character filled models very bland.

I feel like quitting and putting my junk on Ebay. I don't know... maybe. Maybe it's just a break.

I can't play anyone. All of the events are canceled. I'm going to have to rebuild at least one army and buy ANOTHER set of books if I do ever play again.

I'm pretty disappointed about the whole thing. I may change my mind when the world gets back to normal and my mood changes, but I'm just burnt out.

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