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Ok so it can do Epub and mobi. Which one of those works on android?

Hmmm....might get it if it's actually available in July for download. The website itself says August. Glad to see it'll be available though since the Eldar Supplement still isn't available.

 hotsauceman1 wrote:
Ok so it can do Epub and mobi. Which one of those works on android?

Either should work. It depends on what your e-reader app supports.
Kindle and Nook apps support both IIRC.

Android does have several Epub read apps that you can use, aswell and Adope digital Editions opens epub on your comp

I recommend MoonReader or MoonReader+ for Android.

MoonReader is free, but I think there's ads, and it's not quite as smooth or polished.

MoonReader+ costs a little (I think £3?) (though is often on a half price sale), is ad free, and slightly faster than its free version.

Here you guys, some pictures of the supplement:

http://www.3plusplus.net/2013/07/farsight-supplement-tau-codex/

Some of the wording looks like Crisis Suits could be Troops.

And love this.... Seismic Fibrillator Node - identified as a potential extra shooting phase...

Couldn't help but notice this when I followed the link:

http://www.blacklibrary.com/games-workshop-digital-editions/Warhammer-40000-The-Rules.html

For $32 that's pretty damn full of win.

Looks like Kirby forgot to take the screen shots from the itunes page.

https://itunes.apple.com/gb/book/farsight-enclaves-codex-tau/id673249523?mt=11

Totally loving the $32 buck basic rules! Bundle

It appears that the iBooks version is now up for preorder in iTunes for $39 as well. I'll probably be willing to pay that extra 7 bucks for all the pop ups.

Interesting... I like the idea of Farsight rebelling because his eyes were opened and not necessarily because he was corrupted by chaos. I always figured he went rogue because of a new found dedication to Khorne.

 cincydooley wrote:
It appears that the iBooks version is now up for preorder in iTunes for $39 as well. I'll probably be willing to pay that extra 7 bucks for all the pop ups.

The Pop ups are so worth every penny on any of the ipad versions

 tastytaste wrote:

 cincydooley wrote:
It appears that the iBooks version is now up for preorder in iTunes for $39 as well. I'll probably be willing to pay that extra 7 bucks for all the pop ups.

The Pop ups are so worth every penny on any of the ipad versions

Couldn't agree more. I play enough to know MOST of the rules, but those quick references are, IMO, a real selling point.

Anyone notice? The riptide is piloted by Earth Caste.

 hotsauceman1 wrote:
Anyone notice? The riptide is piloted by Earth Caste.

Tau codex says made by Earth Caste Engineers, piloted by Fire Caste.

I wonder then what "Earth Caste Pilot Array" is then. Sounds like a new piece of wargear. What if is allows for greater ballistic skill?


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And "Warscraper drone" means.

and Fusion Blades

This looks real promising to me, especially since I have about a dozen unused Crisis Suits right now...

 Kirby wrote:
And love this.... Seismic Fibrillator Node - identified as a potential extra shooting phase...

In all likelihood a way to slow down the enemy's movement.

I find it wierd that they are doing pre-orders for a digital product, it's not like they need to get a product count so they can pile up inventory in a warehouse.

Its a digital product which is unlimted in quantity and takes no space. Taking money upfront and making people wait for a digital download is just another silly thing that shows GW is total fail when it comes to the internet.

 paulson games wrote:
I find it wierd that they are doing pre-orders for a digital product, it's not like they need to get a product count so they can pile up inventory in a warehouse.

Its a digital product which is unlimted in quantity and takes no space. Taking money upfront and making people wait for a digital download is just another silly thing that shows GW is total fail when it comes to the internet.

You say this when Steam does preorders and most albums released digitally as well have a 'preorder' period before the release.

One of many reasons why I don't use steam. It makes no sense to pre-order digital items as most pre-orders don't offer any pricebreaks or incentive. Why give a company money in advance when you will get the product at the same time as everybody else? I have better things to do with my money then to let GW sit on it for a month.

I find that Steam generally does offer a pre-order sale on things (usually 10% off).
And/Or particular bonuses for pre-ordering (like when you get GAME 2/3, you get game 1(+2) for free when you preorder and/or exclusive ingame items),
Also often when the release date needs to coincide with a physical release, and they want to ensure they can get their money at the same time as people going and preordering a physical copy.
OR, in some cases it's a long-term preorder, that helps fund the game.
I also can't help but feel it's to help pay whatever setup fees they may have (though I haven't looked at what it takes or costs to put a game on Steam).

These are all sensible excuses / justifications for doing so, though even then some of it is a bit silly.

GW are just treating their digital product the same as their physical product.
And while for some things (like when a Physical and Digital Codex, or Apoc) are set to be released, and they don't want them leaked, giving people the option so they can get more direct sales makes some sense.

For things already released (like the 40k rulebook), or not due to get a physical for months (Farsight Supplement), or is going to be digital only, you're right, it makes exactly zero sense at all.

Can someone confirm if O'shovah makes Crisis Suits Troops in this supplement?

Since they are officially shown as previews on the Black Library website, here some pics:














Plus from the itunes website:

This, actually sounds quite good. Can't wait for the actual hard copy to come out, its strange there's absolutely no mention of this on the GW website, at all. Not even a link to the BL page.
Also, is that "August 2013" the release date? I can't see why someone would pre-order something with no solid release date.

Does anyone have any update on potential rules?

might be slightly off topic but is there any news on a supposed Allies supplement?? or will that encompass ALL armies, rather than being race specific?

The actual Download is July 20th. August is for the Ipad version.

 Ovion wrote:
I find that Steam generally does offer a pre-order sale on things (usually 10% off).
And/Or particular bonuses for pre-ordering (like when you get GAME 2/3, you get game 1(+2) for free when you preorder and/or exclusive ingame items),
Also often when the release date needs to coincide with a physical release, and they want to ensure they can get their money at the same time as people going and preordering a physical copy.
OR, in some cases it's a long-term preorder, that helps fund the game.
I also can't help but feel it's to help pay whatever setup fees they may have (though I haven't looked at what it takes or costs to put a game on Steam).

Pretty much this. EA does pre-orders through Origin as well. Pre-orders are the new "thing" for digital content. I think GW is just jumping on the bandwagon. In the case of this, though, GW doesn't get a dime until release, because Apple does not charge you until the content is delivered on the release date.

This is marketing, people. It drums up excitement. GW is not dumb, nor are they inept or non-sensical. They wouldn't be the biggest minatures company if they didn't know a thing or two about selling product. I can guarantee you that outside of the microcosm or wargaming that is Dakka, there are thousands of Tau players that hit that pre-order button as soon as it was available. Doesn't always make sense, but it works.

All of that aside, I am highly excited about this. Reading through the previews just made me want it even more, and I did indeed pre-order the supplement. $40 isn't bad, especially when you consider that it's pretty much the same size as the Codex (according to the equivalent print page count).

Someone said on Warseer that the hardcopy was being held back to October, no idea how accurate that is and/or why. Seems to make little sense to me if correct.