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If I understand things correctly, you can take wargear options from older versions of a datasheet even if they don't appear on the latest version (I can't actually find the document which says this; if anyone can link to it or give a page reference, that would be great). For example, even though the deffkopta in codex: orks can't take a killsaw, I can still add one because the version in index: xenos 2 had the option.

If that bit is right, then how about entire models? For example, in codex: chaos space marines, a havok unit can include up to ten havoks, while in vigilus ablaze, it has a maximum of five. Does the general principle that old options are still valid apply, or is that only for individual models and their wargear? Can you still take a unit of ten havoks?

   
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Florence, KY

Warhammer 40,000 Main Rulebook FAQ, last page.

'It is a source of constant consternation that my opponents
cannot correlate their innate inferiority with their inevitable
defeat. It would seem that stupidity is as eternal as war.'

- Nemesor Zahndrekh of the Sautekh Dynasty
Overlord of the Crownworld of Gidrim
 
   
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In My Lab

Yeah, that doesn't clear it up.

I believe the intent is that no, you cannot, but that chart only talks about wargear.

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Florence, KY

 JNAProductions wrote:
Yeah, that doesn't clear it up.

I believe the intent is that no, you cannot, but that chart only talks about wargear.

Why doesn't that clear it up?

Use the Codex version of your model’s datasheet, but you can choose to use the Index version for its Wargear options (note that if the Wargear has rules in the Codex, these replace the Index rules).

As it states, you use the codex version of the datasheet which in the updated version that was released simultaneously with Vigilus Ablaze limits the Havoc unit to five models.

'It is a source of constant consternation that my opponents
cannot correlate their innate inferiority with their inevitable
defeat. It would seem that stupidity is as eternal as war.'

- Nemesor Zahndrekh of the Sautekh Dynasty
Overlord of the Crownworld of Gidrim
 
   
Made in us
Humming Great Unclean One of Nurgle





In My Lab

Well, there's an issue that Vigilus ain't a codex.

Edit: It just seems a little wonky to me.

This message was edited 1 time. Last update was at 2019/07/21 01:10:36


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Florence, KY

 JNAProductions wrote:
Well, there's an issue that Vigilus ain't a codex.

Edit: It just seems a little wonky to me.

And the current codex agrees with Vigilus. The problem is he's reading an out of date codex.

'It is a source of constant consternation that my opponents
cannot correlate their innate inferiority with their inevitable
defeat. It would seem that stupidity is as eternal as war.'

- Nemesor Zahndrekh of the Sautekh Dynasty
Overlord of the Crownworld of Gidrim
 
   
Made in us
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In My Lab

Ah, right-they updated the Chaos Codex.

Where's BCB with that list of documents?

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Florence, KY

They also posted the following on Warhammer Community when the new codex dropped...



... Havocs would be covered as an "updated datasheet".

'It is a source of constant consternation that my opponents
cannot correlate their innate inferiority with their inevitable
defeat. It would seem that stupidity is as eternal as war.'

- Nemesor Zahndrekh of the Sautekh Dynasty
Overlord of the Crownworld of Gidrim
 
   
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Norn Queen






 JNAProductions wrote:
Yeah, that doesn't clear it up.

I believe the intent is that no, you cannot, but that chart only talks about wargear.
If your model has a datasheet in the codex you must use the codex unit.
   
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Cardiff

 BaconCatBug wrote:
 JNAProductions wrote:
Yeah, that doesn't clear it up.

I believe the intent is that no, you cannot, but that chart only talks about wargear.
If your model has a datasheet in the codex you must use the codex unit.


...or in the case of Havocs you use the Vigilus Datasheet.

 Stormonu wrote:
For me, the joy is in putting some good-looking models on the board and playing out a fantasy battle - not arguing over the poorly-made rules of some 3rd party who neither has any power over my play nor will be visiting me (and my opponent) to ensure we are "playing by the rules"
 
   
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Florence, KY

 JohnnyHell wrote:
 BaconCatBug wrote:
 JNAProductions wrote:
Yeah, that doesn't clear it up.

I believe the intent is that no, you cannot, but that chart only talks about wargear.
If your model has a datasheet in the codex you must use the codex unit.


...or in the case of Havocs you use the Vigilus Datasheet.

Only if you have the old codex and only because you have a explicit permission to do so and it is essentially the same datasheet as found in the current codex.

'It is a source of constant consternation that my opponents
cannot correlate their innate inferiority with their inevitable
defeat. It would seem that stupidity is as eternal as war.'

- Nemesor Zahndrekh of the Sautekh Dynasty
Overlord of the Crownworld of Gidrim
 
   
Made in gb
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Cardiff

 Ghaz wrote:
 JohnnyHell wrote:
 BaconCatBug wrote:
 JNAProductions wrote:
Yeah, that doesn't clear it up.

I believe the intent is that no, you cannot, but that chart only talks about wargear.
If your model has a datasheet in the codex you must use the codex unit.


...or in the case of Havocs you use the Vigilus Datasheet.

Only if you have the old codex and only because you have a explicit permission to do so and it is essentially the same datasheet as found in the current codex.


Yep, what I meant but better put!

 Stormonu wrote:
For me, the joy is in putting some good-looking models on the board and playing out a fantasy battle - not arguing over the poorly-made rules of some 3rd party who neither has any power over my play nor will be visiting me (and my opponent) to ensure we are "playing by the rules"
 
   
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 Ghaz wrote:
Only if you have the old codex and only because you have a explicit permission to do so and it is essentially the same datasheet as found in the current codex.


Old printed Codex at that.

Digital Codexes, at least the Apple ones, updated to the 2.0 version automatically, which made their flow chart about what to buy damned annoying.

Needs another option "I own the previous version in a digital format" which should go "You should do nothing, well done for being smart and buying digital".
   
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