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With all the talk of the new IG (Astra Militarium), many people seem slightly disappointed that the codex isnt as overpowered as they hoped. I know I am, but maybe this is a good thing? It seems that balanced codex releases are the rule with new releases. Even though I my self am a guard player, I find this codex is in a good place. Im going to have to earn my victories, and never be at a disadvantage because of a weak codex. With all the hysteria titans, allies, datasheets and supplements cause, I think this book along with:

Dark Angels
Grey Knights
Space Marines
Tyranids

Really preserve the feeling 40k has always had for me. I regularly turn down playing taudar or FMC circus because they simply arent fun to play against. With this new IG book I doubt anyone would throw a fit to play against the new gaurd, and I think that is something to be happy about.