Taking the time to say 'Thanks GW'

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**Uriels_Flame**

Just got my rulebook and all I can say is 'cool'. I've done my share of GW bashing, but I really like the feel, layout, pics, quality, etc. Overall an 'A-' in my book. Would have been A+, but I need more tabs

Collectors edition must be even better.

**SagesStone**

Not really because you'd want to use it so rarely the extra two ribbions are really only there to tease you

But it is a very nice book and I'm actually surprised as it's possibly the best quality book I've seen. As for the normal one, looks good but not worth the $124 it is here.

Any other Ausies here go to Maelstrom and it's only around $70, we can pretend to have American prices

Collectors: A
Normal: A-

**ShivanAngel**

I agree, great book, great new set of rules...

I really did not like some of the new rules on paper, but in practice they are awesome!

**Groundhog**

I'm still making my way through the new book but, from what I've seen so far, it is very nice. It's managed to rekindle my interest in Fantasy again too, which is a pretty impressive feat.

**Uriels_Flame**

Maybe the best part is it 'seemed' they were actually ready with most questions. Releasing the pdfs for each army helped too. Not saying there won't be issuses, but nice to have a common starting point.

**Jin**

Thanks GW, for being prepared to answer questions AND to update them with some amount of rapidity to further clarify things (and revision control info! Thank gods!)

**ShivanAngel**

Jin wrote:Thanks GW, for being prepared to answer questions AND to update them with some amount of rapidity to further clarify things (and revision control info! Thank gods!)

AND making the changes in different colors.... I just wish they listed what was removed...

**spamandchips**

Yeah I totaly agree. I was genuinely impressed. I would give it an A. Although I can't help thinking that the next 40k rulebook will be awesome and now I'm already looking forward to that.

**JSK-Fox**

I agree with the above guy.

**Elector**

When I first saw the BRB, I was blown away, other than the sheer fact that it's in full color, but the mini showcase, the lore, the sidebars, and the quality of the book itself, along with color diagrams for just about every rule. The there's the huge battle they depict at Volganoff, which is awesome.

A+, I've never had a rulebook so cool.

**barlio**

Another Thumbs Up to GW. A great book that is pretty clear, has lots of pretty pictures, well organized, and is just a nice big read.

**jwoolf**

A friend of mine brought the collector's edition to my gaming club last night, and even the board gamers were transfixed by its majesty. I thought the regular rulebook was impressive enough until I saw this thing. The Collector's Edition rulebook is no joke.

**Aduro**

I know a store that still had a collectors edition of the 40k rulebook. I keep thinking that if I ever win a tournament there, that's what I'll use my winnings on.

**Zad Fnark**

jwoolf wrote:A friend of mine brought the collector's edition to my gaming club last night, and even the board gamers were transfixed by its majesty. I thought the regular rulebook was impressive enough until I saw this thing. The Collector's Edition rulebook is no joke.

It definitely is helping me with my biceps.

I have to urge to pose with it open with one hand and a bolter in the other.

I do love my collectors ed book. I think it will handle the usual gaming wear and tear rather well, and I don't need to use templates as bookmarks anymore. I just got my standard/beast magic cards yesterday, so that's one less thing to bookmark, too. Those will be the handiest things, too.

ZF-

**iheartlargeblasttemplates**

Elector wrote:When I first saw the BRB, I was blown away, other than the sheer fact that it's in full color, but the mini showcase, the lore, the sidebars, and the quality of the book itself, along with color diagrams for just about every rule. The there's the huge battle they depict at Volganoff, which is awesome.

A+, I've never had a rulebook so cool.

totally agree i saw the price and wasn't gonna get it. then my friend came over with it and i was shocked to say the least he let me burrow it the night i was up til 2 or 3 reading it it was truly amazing great work overall!

**RiTides**

This thing is great!!!! However, I have a lot to carry as it is, and a rather heavy magnetic tray I use to transport my army, so I will be even happier with the "mini-me" rulebook comes out in the starter set

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I am glad to have the large one, though! It's fantastic

**Alpharius**

I guess we CAN all get along!

**RiTides**

Lol... this is a rather unique thread, isn't? Bravo, fantasy chaps!

**freddieyu1**

I agree. The book is fantastic, can't put it down, and I'm rereading it again, as small points keep on coming up which are important.

With the weight though, makes you want to get the boxed set just for the mini rulebook (and of course the jaw dropping plastic snap on minis!!!)...say what you want, but GW plastics keep on getting better and better!

**iheartlargeblasttemplates**

hmmm its not a bad idea to get the starter set just because how cool everything is! If this is where GW is heading than im excited for the future! (wallet cries a little inside

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**DukeRustfield**

The book itself is cool, but what I really dig is the way they put in rules that evened out a lot of the races. Ogres feel competitive again. I don't know all the races, but of the 6 or so army books I have I think I could make a competitive army out of them.

And also agree on the FAQ updates and hope they keep at that with great regularity.

**Mr Morden**

Agreed - an excellent new version of the rules and a most impresive tome.

Tried first game last night and it was awesome - much more enjoyable than previous editions I have tried.

Special mention for the new charge rules - they are simply awesome - oh and pre-measuring - Big tick.

**Alpharius**

This thread = Faith in Humanity... restored.

**iheartlargeblasttemplates**

Alpharius wrote:This thread = Faith in Humanity... restored.

not trying to suck up or anything or de-rail thread but your probably my favorite MOD from this comment and lots of your past comments i have read!

Good job!

and a medal

**redbristles**

Reading this thread makes me want to start fantasy even earlier than I had planned! Going to check out the BRB in a couple of days in person.

**iheartlargeblasttemplates**

redbristles wrote:Reading this thread makes me want to start fantasy even earlier than I had planned! Going to check out the BRB in a couple of days in person.

You should it really is a great break from 40k they are fun to go to and from each other because they are alike and different enough to change it up a bit.

**Haddi**

Oof, I just started reading my brand new copy of this monster today, was a bit of a chore to read from page 1-200 or so, but I think I got a (shaky) grasp on the rules. I'm really impressed with the quality of this book. Still can't really get over the price though, but hey, GW may have delivered a top-notch product, but their prices are always less so.

**EmilCrane**

Despite costing $150NZD and nearly breaking my collarbone lugging it home in my bag I'm really impressed by the new BRB. It did rekindle my interest in fantasy and now I'm the proud owner of a bretonnian army.

effing ace book

**SagesStone**

Yeh, maybe we shouldn't discuss the price as it might turn this thread's happy vibe off.

Also EmilCrane, if you haven't heard of them, try Maelstrom.

**iheartlargeblasttemplates**

EmilCrane wrote:Despite costing $150NZD and nearly breaking my collarbone lugging it home in my bag I'm really impressed by the new BRB. It did rekindle my interest in fantasy and now I'm the proud owner of a bretonnian army.

effing ace book

Welcome to Bretonnia! Just got done basing/ painting my 9 grail knight last knight