The Warhammer 40k update for April 2019 dropped the other day and the commentary is salty!
You can find it here: Link to GW Communnity FAQ
I largely like all of the rules changes and clarifications that GW has made, and I still believe that 8th edition is best version of the game.
Some folks have quibbled over the Deathwatch special ammo not getting the Beta Bolter rule (or new bolter rule for Astartes.) Personally, I'm OK with Deathwatch not getting the increased number of shots because they already wound on 2+. Getting close and spraying massive amounts of firepower and getting to wound virtually every roll is, frankly, silly. It's too good. Go play Candy Crush if you want to win all of the time.
The only rule that really affects me is the Cherub + Hellfire shell strategem clarification. You can't use Hellfire shells or Flack Missiles, then Cherub that weapon to shoot a Hellfire/Flack again for free. The rule specifically says you can use the strategem again, however, that is disallowed in matched play.
My favorite part of the update is how salty the designer's commentary is when bringing up obvious rule abuse, misinterpretation, or willfully playing dumb by players.
"We are a bit surprised by these questions. To be clear, our intent ..."
"As all good wargamers know, the edge of the battlefield is essentially the edge of the universe ..."
"... some players have been exploiting this oversight ..."
"We feel this is a shame, and so are introducing an errata ..."
GW has long been the target of fanboy rage, especially by those who seem to abuse the rules the most and I enjoyed their candid take on the rules changes.
You can find it here: Link to GW Communnity FAQ
I largely like all of the rules changes and clarifications that GW has made, and I still believe that 8th edition is best version of the game.Some folks have quibbled over the Deathwatch special ammo not getting the Beta Bolter rule (or new bolter rule for Astartes.) Personally, I'm OK with Deathwatch not getting the increased number of shots because they already wound on 2+. Getting close and spraying massive amounts of firepower and getting to wound virtually every roll is, frankly, silly. It's too good. Go play Candy Crush if you want to win all of the time.
The only rule that really affects me is the Cherub + Hellfire shell strategem clarification. You can't use Hellfire shells or Flack Missiles, then Cherub that weapon to shoot a Hellfire/Flack again for free. The rule specifically says you can use the strategem again, however, that is disallowed in matched play.
My favorite part of the update is how salty the designer's commentary is when bringing up obvious rule abuse, misinterpretation, or willfully playing dumb by players.
"We are a bit surprised by these questions. To be clear, our intent ..."
"As all good wargamers know, the edge of the battlefield is essentially the edge of the universe ..."
"... some players have been exploiting this oversight ..."
"We feel this is a shame, and so are introducing an errata ..."
GW has long been the target of fanboy rage, especially by those who seem to abuse the rules the most and I enjoyed their candid take on the rules changes.
I thought some of the word was very interesting. Almost like GW fanboy raging back. It's not entirely unwelcome.
ReplyDeleteYeah, I loved it!
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