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Just read that this new ruleset has been released and is now online

https://imperiusdominatus.org/

Essentially an adaptation (I think) of NetEpic Gold (previously Space Marine) to fit with the 30k setting and the Horus Heresy.
Apparently it's based on the Forge World red and black books in terms of units, compositions etc.
Miniatures-wise I assume Vanguard and the numerous self-print or printing service options will cater for it.

It's been developed by a chap who has the handle of Primach (who I believe was responsible for the NetEpic Gold ruleset) and has been in development for some time.

All the rules are free to download as are the unit and formation cards (it uses a similar system to Epic Space Marine)
Just the marine legions available for now but apparently Orks are next and on route.

Looks very interesting! I love Epic Armageddon but the granularity of special rules, assault etc. means that a faster set of rules would help with really large games. There are some MEGA sized infantry and tank companies listed so looks like these will come into their own!

Will keep doing some reading and post any other news about it that I find.

I'm more of a E:40k guy, but this is relevant to my interests.

Thanks!

Looks great!

Given some free time I might give this a try.

Will have to give it a proper reading over the holidays, though at a glance I still prefer Armageddon. This could be good for those absolutely massive games I desire, though...

Have had a quick flick through the rules and I think it's definitely designed for larger games.

I quite like the unit cards - the grand company (I think the largest company you can field) is 38 stands (!) - although these are split into detachments.
And you can accompany with a massive company of thunderhawk companies, 7 of them (!) - I wonder if Vanguard will do a bulk discount?

It seems like quite a good job of refining the rules - i.e. there is a 'set' hit roll for most marine units, although each legion has its own special rules (so World Eaters better at close combat, the usual)

Annoyingly some of the unit sizes are different to those used in the Heresy.Au army lists, although I guess there is nothing wrong with house-ruling it and reducing unit size and cost by a proportion.

I'm hoping the main good thing to come from this is that it will be a good focal point for community. The Facebook community is pretty busy and it hopefully means some events and tournaments (when such things are possible again) will hopefully happen.

I must admit that seeing stuff like specific armor mark special rules and the like make me feel that it won't be for me, as at that level of play I prefer something less overly detailed... but then again, as I said, I prefer E40k for a reason.

Those are all optional rules - I think the same with the legion specific ones.
I might have a go at printing off the unit cards which feature the rules on the back would probably help with the ease of play.

I don't know how similar it is to NetEpic Gold as I haven't played that, but it seems just a bit like Space Marine 2nd edition (but with armour saves for infantry and the like from 1st edition) + some knobs on!