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http://us.games-workshop.com/games/40k/extras/countdown.htm

It looks like 5th Edition will be here July 11th.

[Insert generic comment about how it is really a count-down until your army is invalid]

BYE

As a side note, anyone going to run out and pick up a few Battle of Macragge boxed sets before they go away?

Iorek wrote:As a side note, anyone going to run out and pick up a few Battle of Macragge boxed sets before they go away?

If the rumours about the contents in the 5th ed one are true, I wouldnt buy the BFM. The terrain is neat, but thats about it.

H.B.M.C. wrote:[Insert generic comment about how it is really a count-down until your army is invalid]

BYE

[generic snarky response how you you are blowing things out of proportion]

Ozymandias, King of Kings

Iorek wrote:As a side note, anyone going to run out and pick up a few Battle of Macragge boxed sets before they go away?

I'm mulling that over, actually. I can always use more Gaunts and more Genestealers, and this might be the last chance to get them extra cheap. I might have to keep the shuttle terrain this time, too. I think I've owned about four BfM sets that I broke up and sold.

I have to admit that the shuttle terrain is tempting, but I suppose that there are enough of them floating around that I can always get some on eBay later.

THey should start turning up at Half Price Books (or equivalent cut-rate retailers) soon enough. I've been snapping up 3.5 D&D books there for a while now, those being dumped by the big chain stores in anticipation of 4th ed. D&D.

Interesting... quick sign up for the Vegas GT - aka your last chance to play 4th Ed in this year's circuit!
(and apparently pay a $25 premium for it - but hey, we get fed)

Sweet. Ah, I can't wait until all those skimmer armies disappear and the drab 4th ed. power builds collapse. Time to hit the reset button for all your armies.

Capt K

heh, I almost wonder if the early release in July is to try and take a hit at the upcoming Legends release for Warmachine at Gencon. [sarcasm]I would have though GW would want to go to a non-company con to show that they are still the big dawg in mini gaming.[/sarcasm]

stjohn70 wrote:Interesting... quick sign up for the Vegas GT - aka your last chance to play 4th Ed in this year's circuit!
(and apparently pay a $25 premium for it - but hey, we get fed)

I would think that the fact that they are still using 4th edition for this GT would make the turnout low. I sure as hell wouldn't want to go back to 4th edition rules after playing 5th for ~55 days or so...

I bet there will also be a lot of confusion as people forget which rule belongs in which edition, especially after playing 5th and then trying to revert back to 4th.

I personally wish they would fudge the "60 days since release" rule for this GT and use the 5th edition rules...

CaptKaruthors wrote:Sweet. Ah, I can't wait until all those skimmer armies disappear and the drab 4th ed. power builds collapse. Time to hit the reset button for all your armies.

Capt K

So, looking forward to the 5th edition power builds already? I can't wait 'til I get overrun by 150+ orks or 70+ marines in every game!

stonefox wrote:

CaptKaruthors wrote:Sweet. Ah, I can't wait until all those skimmer armies disappear and the drab 4th ed. power builds collapse. Time to hit the reset button for all your armies.

Capt K

So, looking forward to the 5th edition power builds already? I can't wait 'til I get overrun by 150+ orks or 70+ marines in every game!

I overrun people with orks in 4th edition. 5th changes nothing.

The shuttle terrain is what, $6 on BattlewagonBitz?

Likewise me with the 70 marines. I guess my army won't change much.

EpilepticMoose wrote:

stjohn70 wrote:Interesting... quick sign up for the Vegas GT - aka your last chance to play 4th Ed in this year's circuit!
(and apparently pay a $25 premium for it - but hey, we get fed)

I would think that the fact that they are still using 4th edition for this GT would make the turnout low. I sure as hell wouldn't want to go back to 4th edition rules after playing 5th for ~55 days or so...

I bet there will also be a lot of confusion as people forget which rule belongs in which edition, especially after playing 5th and then trying to revert back to 4th.

I personally wish they would fudge the "60 days since release" rule for this GT and use the 5th edition rules...

Your wish is granted! We will be using 40K 5th Edition at the Vegas GT. One way is by making an exception to the rule, which in this case we will do. We also agree that going back to 4th would be silly that far into it all.

Cheers
Dave Taylor
GW US Community Development Manager

Excellent! Way to be proactive Dave!

Oh yeah, uh - thanks.

Hey I run 150 model ork armies now, So I guess I will be ok. I started playing at the end of Rogue Trader, there have been alot of changes over the editions. I wonder what this one will bring when its all said and done.

davetaylor wrote:We will be using 40K 5th Edition at the Vegas GT. One way is by making an exception to the rule, which in this case we will do.

You could just release it a week earlier, then you don't have to make any exceptions. Then again, it would be a logistics nightmare here in the USA, never release a non-picnic item 4th of July Weekend.

legionaires wrote:heh, I almost wonder if the early release in July is to try and take a hit at the upcoming Legends release for Warmachine at Gencon. [sarcasm]I would have though GW would want to go to a non-company con to show that they are still the big dawg in mini gaming.[/sarcasm]

I dunno. I know GenCon is a great way to launch a release, but with
my job running September to June I'd rather PP launch sooner.

I can't wait as I am just returning to 40K after a year and a half financial hiatus

Pariah Press wrote: Likewise me with the 70 marines. I guess my army won't change much.

Yeah that's what I mean. It's back to shooting wave after wave marines again. Whooo.

temprus wrote:

davetaylor wrote:We will be using 40K 5th Edition at the Vegas GT. One way is by making an exception to the rule, which in this case we will do.

You could just release it a week earlier, then you don't have to make any exceptions. Then again, it would be a logistics nightmare here in the USA, never release a non-picnic item 4th of July Weekend.

I think a "40K Grillers Edition Set" would be great fun. The book folds out to form the picnic table, and the templates are used as spatulas.

Cheers
Dave

davetaylor wrote:

Your wish is granted! We will be using 40K 5th Edition at the Vegas GT. One way is by making an exception to the rule, which in this case we will do. We also agree that going back to 4th would be silly that far into it all.

Cheers
Dave Taylor
GW US Community Development Manager

Thanks, Dave!

Ozymandias wrote:[generic snarky response how you you are blowing things out of proportion]

Ozymandias, King of Kings

[Thinly veiled comment used to prove a point but really as an attack on you but in such a manner as not to draw Yakface's attention]

[Half-hearted attempt to make fun of your sign-off]

[My signoff]

I like that GW is trying to use the web more effectively, but really this trailer and this counter don't do anything except make me snigger slightly.

I remember back when they re-did Eldar for 3rd edition, when I first saw the new Guardian model I had dreams of little cone-heads for months. When I see this hype-without-content, I roll my eyes and go look for a sandwich.

H.B.M.C. wrote:

Ozymandias wrote:[generic snarky response how you you are blowing things out of proportion]

Ozymandias, King of Kings

[Thinly veiled comment used to prove a point but really as an attack on you but in such a manner as not to draw Yakface's attention]

[Half-hearted attempt to make fun of your sign-off]

[My signoff]

Man, we've gotten lazy.

Ozymandias, King of Kings

JOHIRA wrote:I like that GW is trying to use the web more effectively, but really this trailer and this counter don't do anything except make me snigger slightly.

I remember back when they re-did Eldar for 3rd edition, when I first saw the new Guardian model I had dreams of little cone-heads for months. When I see this hype-without-content, I roll my eyes and go look for a sandwich.

that was my first thought. "20 years in the making." Sure.

GO FOR THE EYES, BOO! GO FOR THE EYES!!!!!!

Also,

[[something obvious about Jervis' kid and Dark Eldar weapon selection]]

what does a disintigrator look like, anyway.

I'm just glad entanglement is gone. Stupid rule.

so where did you get the date from? Are there any pictures or previews on the GW site yet.