Herkamer63
18-12-2015, 04:05
In case if anyone hasn't noticed, the new faqs are out, and I think it's safe to say these updates were unflattering. Verifications and some wording were taken care of, but not what we expected. So does that mean we won't get any new updates for the 7th ed codices? I've been thinking about it and something just popped into my monkey filled head: What about the Warzone books? Could they be the answer for real army updates?
Now, I understand Shield of Baal was flat, so that's a bad example, but it's older and not the awesomeness that the Kauyon and Mont'ka books are. Not only were the Tau were the center piece of this 2 part series, but they got new units, formations, and it's an expansion to the 6th ed codex (although you can buy the 7th ed codex now, but nothing has changed from last edition's codex so it's not necessary to buy it). As an added bonus, Armies of the Imperium get an expansion. Most notably the Raven Guard and White Scars get some love in this Warzone series with Chapter exclusive relics, formations, and their very own decurions inspired by the current SM codex.
So I did a quick summary on the 2 Warzone Books. Why should any of you be interested because it's old news? Well, if you actually look at them, these were more than supplements. These were expansion packs. You got new rules , pieces of wargear, formations, and, to put icing on the cake, it was more than one army that got the updates. Again, I understand Shield of Baal could have been better, but it did not have all the goodies these 2 books got. Raven Guard players especially should be feeling pretty good (a formation that brings back the old vanguard veterans rules, yes please).
So the question being posed in light of the very flat faqs that came out: Will the Warzone Books be the way to go when updating and expanding armies? I don't want to be accused of being too optimistic, and I know GW doesn't always do what the customers want, but in light of what we know from the Kauyon and Mont'ka books, there will be something special to look forward to.
Now, I understand Shield of Baal was flat, so that's a bad example, but it's older and not the awesomeness that the Kauyon and Mont'ka books are. Not only were the Tau were the center piece of this 2 part series, but they got new units, formations, and it's an expansion to the 6th ed codex (although you can buy the 7th ed codex now, but nothing has changed from last edition's codex so it's not necessary to buy it). As an added bonus, Armies of the Imperium get an expansion. Most notably the Raven Guard and White Scars get some love in this Warzone series with Chapter exclusive relics, formations, and their very own decurions inspired by the current SM codex.
So I did a quick summary on the 2 Warzone Books. Why should any of you be interested because it's old news? Well, if you actually look at them, these were more than supplements. These were expansion packs. You got new rules , pieces of wargear, formations, and, to put icing on the cake, it was more than one army that got the updates. Again, I understand Shield of Baal could have been better, but it did not have all the goodies these 2 books got. Raven Guard players especially should be feeling pretty good (a formation that brings back the old vanguard veterans rules, yes please).
So the question being posed in light of the very flat faqs that came out: Will the Warzone Books be the way to go when updating and expanding armies? I don't want to be accused of being too optimistic, and I know GW doesn't always do what the customers want, but in light of what we know from the Kauyon and Mont'ka books, there will be something special to look forward to.