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So when is it released?

iBook store says tomorrow, but the spiel from GW says the 15th.

Puscifer wrote:
So when is it released?

iBook store says tomorrow, but the spiel from GW says the 15th.

Digital tomorrow, print on the 15th.

In one way I'm happy, gives us a while to get a review before I order the print version.

Chrysis wrote:

Puscifer wrote:
So when is it released?

iBook store says tomorrow, but the spiel from GW says the 15th.

Digital tomorrow, print on the 15th.

Hmmmm... Interesting.

I'll wait for the review.

So digital edition is released tomorrow. Is that on any timezone, or tied to a specific zone? I mean how many hours till first people will have it?

Well, it should be linked to time zones, so... AUS should be able to get it now.

Some one from aus tell us what the deal is then!

I've usually seen them go up on the iBookstore about 6-7PM PST. Don't know if that is the rule or not.

Well midnight isn't too far away, so I am happy to wait and see what the craic is when someone has reviewed it.

Bit peeved that digital users get it before the hardcopies are released instore.

I have an iPad, but I just don't think it's fair.

Sad to say, but it's not linked to time zones. It goes live GMT.

 Death By Monkeys wrote:
Sad to say, but it's not linked to time zones. It goes live GMT.

P!$$.

Well, I'll wait til the morning then.

I'm a little suspect of the content now as I just saw the page length. 121 Pages is a little short for any significant amount of rules as apparently this book is mainly for fluff and fringe games like cities of death and planetstrike.

Puscifer wrote:

 Death By Monkeys wrote:
Sad to say, but it's not linked to time zones. It goes live GMT.

P!$$.

Well, I'll wait til the morning then.

I'm a little suspect of the content now as I just saw the page length. 121 Pages is a little short for any significant amount of rules as apparently this book is mainly for fluff and fringe games like cities of death and planetstrike.

I gotta question if you own any GW codices? Almost none are over 121 pages so the above comment makes little sense.

The page breaks are different on GW digital books. 121 pages are akin to 60 pages on paper.

Edit: i most likely mixed up the page count. The digital book has more than 121 pages, hasn't it. Sorry, for the confusion.

 Minx wrote:
The page breaks are different on GW digital books. 121 pages are akin to 60 pages on paper.

Edit: i most likely mixed up the page count. The digital book has more than 121 pages, hasn't it. Sorry, for the confusion.

Now this I didn't know.

According to iBooks, the Eldar codex is 214 pages. I suppose it's for all the added stuff like painting guides.

If that is the case it makes the digital version much better quality than the hardcopy.

If I get Codex Iyanden, I'll post up some tidbits.


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Added here for convenience:

Army Of Iyanden Rules:

Voice of Twilight - replaces Conceal as the Primaris
Blessing. Warp Charge 2.
Gives ALL Wraith BATTLE FOCUS AND FURIOUS CHARGE in a 12" bubble.

Warlord Traits:

1) Roll a D3 - Warlord gets this many rerolls for To Hit, To Wound, Armour Pen and Saves.
2) All friendly units FNP 6+ within 12".
3) Warlord and unit - Hatred.
4) Spirit Mark up to two enemy units per turn.
5) +1 to Deny The Witch.
6) Warlord ReRolls all failed armour saves. If he loses a wound, he loses this trait.

Gifts of Asuryan

Celestial Lance
It's a lance like the Shining Spears get with AP2 and Str 8 when shooting. Has Spirit Shatter: if you kill a Character or MC put a large blast where it died. Str is equal to the dead things toughness. AP -

Soulshrive
AP 2 Master Crafted Melee weapon with STR 3* and Spiritstealer - add one to the strength of the weapon for each unsaved wound made.

Wraithforge Stone
During the Movement Phase, nominate a single Wraithlord or Wraithknight and roll a D6. 1 or 2, nothing happens. 3+ it regains a wound suffered earlier in the battle.

Guardian Helm of Xellethon
Auto Pass Look Out Sir when in WG or WB units. WG and WB in this unit can make and accept challenges.

Spear of Teuthlas - Psyker Only.
Singing Spear, Str 9 at range. Has Rending, Armourbane and Fleshbane.

Heroes of Iyanden.
A Wraithlord or Wraithknight may be the Warlord.

Shadow Council.
5 Spiritseers for one HQ.

If you have any questions... ask away.

Just one. Is it worth it?

Seems, there is no preorder for the printed books. They are released next week.

How's the heraldry/paint section/fluff/etc?

If they set some sort of standard here, it could give hopes to future supplements.

The wraithlord/knight as warlord, is it still a heavy selection, or is it an HQ slot?

 D.Azrinae wrote:
Just one. Is it worth it?

If you like fluff or want to play a Spirithost Army, it's worth a buy.

Otherwise... Absolutely not.

It's too expensive for what it is...

Pics of models that are in the Eldar Dex, a mere smattering of rules, loads of missions, some stratagems and a ton of fluff.

Even the fluff is just a padded out (badly) version of what's in Codex Eldar.


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The Wraithwarlord is still a HS choice and there are no painting sections that I can see.

Eh, still on the fence.

My Space Elves are setup/painted (what is actually painted) as Iyanden.

Too bad there's not more art/painting or "good" fluff though.

Are there any new units or FOC changes or new characters.

2nd can you choose what ever you want from codex eldar? What exactly is the wording on what makes a wraith army a wraith army.

Actually, reading the fluff a bit more (and considering its Ward) it's actually coming together a bit better as it moves on.

The stuff about Yriel and the Angel of Iyanden is AWESOMESAUCE.

No new units or characters and yes, you can use everything from codex Eldar.

Only things you must do to use a Wraith Army is use the traits, use the new Spiritseer primaris (which is broken) and remember to take Spiritseers in units of five for one hq and nominate a Wraithlord or Wraithknight as Warlord.

So if I want to take a forge world unit which is a choice fast attack choice in codex eldar that would not violate the rules of the supplement ?

Last question, are the rules you posed pretty much it rules wise for normal 40k?

Puscifer wrote:

Only things you must do to use a Wraith Army is use the traits, use the new Spiritseer primaris (which is broken) and remember to take Spiritseers in units of five for one hq and nominate a Wraithlord or Wraithknight as Warlord.

Wait, you seem to be saying that there must be five spiritseers and the warlord must be a wraith. That can't be right...

haroon wrote:
So if I want to take a forge world unit which is a choice fast attack choice in codex eldar that would not violate the rules of the supplement ?

Last question, are the rules you posed pretty much it rules wise for normal 40k?

No restrictions to units whatsoever.

Those are literally all the rules. No others.

As for Spiritseers, you can take upto five as one HQ - which you should.

You can also take a Wraithlord or Wraithknight as a Warlord - could be worth it.

I can see Yriel being really good in this army when paired with a Spiritseer with the Guardian Helm and a large unit of Wraith.

With what I understand of Voice of Twilight, the Spiritseer council of 5 is absolutely something I would include. It may be optional, but it's too tasty to NOT take.

shade1313 wrote:
With what I understand of Voice of Twilight, the Spiritseer council of 5 is absolutely something I would include. It may be optional, but it's too tasty to NOT take.

It's awesome for sure but in a wraith army I don't think you will the points for 5.

haroon wrote:

shade1313 wrote:
With what I understand of Voice of Twilight, the Spiritseer council of 5 is absolutely something I would include. It may be optional, but it's too tasty to NOT take.

It's awesome for sure but in a wraith army I don't think you will the points for 5.

Two to three tops IMO.

I will take 2 and the wraith seer for my hqs.

Do you have to use the new warlord trait table if you make a wk your warlord or can I use book ones.

A Warlord of Iyanden may take traits from Codex Iyanden, instead of Codex Eldar.

Holy Feth... Asurmen with Iyanden traits become absolutely broken.