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 BaconCatBug wrote:
 TwilightSparkles wrote:
With the move rule for transports, interestingly White Dwarf that's out this week has a column by Jervis discussing how people are often making understanding rules harder than they should because they aren't using them RAW or reading it wholly in context - taking single sentences.

Models disembarking with heavy weapons would count as moving , but otherwise those models can act as stated.
Maybe Jervis should spend less time complaining and more time writing rules properly? Or, because he's proven over decades he can't, spend time hiring someone who can?



or maybe you should stop trying to rules lawyer and take the rules written in context?

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But what about those of us who enjoy busting out the "assault weapons do nothing" against particularly beardy TFGs?
   
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BrianDavion wrote:
 BaconCatBug wrote:
 TwilightSparkles wrote:
With the move rule for transports, interestingly White Dwarf that's out this week has a column by Jervis discussing how people are often making understanding rules harder than they should because they aren't using them RAW or reading it wholly in context - taking single sentences.

Models disembarking with heavy weapons would count as moving , but otherwise those models can act as stated.
Maybe Jervis should spend less time complaining and more time writing rules properly? Or, because he's proven over decades he can't, spend time hiring someone who can?



or maybe you should stop trying to rules lawyer and take the rules written in context?
Rules that are properly written work with or without "context". If following the rules results in "unintended" results, then you change the rules.

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 BaconCatBug wrote:
BrianDavion wrote:
 BaconCatBug wrote:
 TwilightSparkles wrote:
With the move rule for transports, interestingly White Dwarf that's out this week has a column by Jervis discussing how people are often making understanding rules harder than they should because they aren't using them RAW or reading it wholly in context - taking single sentences.

Models disembarking with heavy weapons would count as moving , but otherwise those models can act as stated.
Maybe Jervis should spend less time complaining and more time writing rules properly? Or, because he's proven over decades he can't, spend time hiring someone who can?



or maybe you should stop trying to rules lawyer and take the rules written in context?
Rules that are properly written work with or without "context". If following the rules results in "unintended" results, then you change the rules.


dude context is important in language. any sane rational person knows that.

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Gathering the Informations.

Do we have prices yet on the Invictor?

Money-wise that is.

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Probably the same cost as the Redemptor.
   
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 Kanluwen wrote:
Do we have prices yet on the Invictor?

Money-wise that is.


60 USDs. not super cheap but also not too bank breaking to have one or two in an army

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BrianDavion wrote:
 Kanluwen wrote:
Do we have prices yet on the Invictor?

Money-wise that is.


60 USDs. not super cheap but also not too bank breaking to have one or two in an army
That isn't too bad.

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 BaconCatBug wrote:
BrianDavion wrote:
 BaconCatBug wrote:
 TwilightSparkles wrote:
With the move rule for transports, interestingly White Dwarf that's out this week has a column by Jervis discussing how people are often making understanding rules harder than they should because they aren't using them RAW or reading it wholly in context - taking single sentences.

Models disembarking with heavy weapons would count as moving , but otherwise those models can act as stated.
Maybe Jervis should spend less time complaining and more time writing rules properly? Or, because he's proven over decades he can't, spend time hiring someone who can?



or maybe you should stop trying to rules lawyer and take the rules written in context?
Rules that are properly written work with or without "context". If following the rules results in "unintended" results, then you change the rules.


Rules are always written in a context because without context language hjgchfhh klyygsg lojgghh.

See what I mean?

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Gathering the Informations.

BrianDavion wrote:
 Kanluwen wrote:
Do we have prices yet on the Invictor?

Money-wise that is.


60 USDs. not super cheap but also not too bank breaking to have one or two in an army

Surprisingly less than expected.
   
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 Kanluwen wrote:
BrianDavion wrote:
 Kanluwen wrote:
Do we have prices yet on the Invictor?

Money-wise that is.


60 USDs. not super cheap but also not too bank breaking to have one or two in an army

Surprisingly less than expected.


5 bucks cheaper then a redemptor dread (course there's no ETB option for this)

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Could someone please list the characters who can be given bikes in the new Codex? I know some, like Librarians, have been Index-only for a while, while others, like Captains, had codex bikes. Who can ride with my White Scars now? Vets? Apothecaries? Ancients? Chaplains with their new Litanies?

Thanks!

   
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pretty sure it's just captains, and a captain on a bike might actually be White scars only now. (won't be sure till we can see the 'dex but a khan on bike entry in the WS supplement... yeah not promising)

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BrianDavion wrote:
pretty sure it's just captains, and a captain on a bike might actually be White scars only now. (won't be sure till we can see the 'dex but a khan on bike entry in the WS supplement... yeah not promising)
Khan on Bike is different than Captain on Bike. He has a unique weapon (the glaive, which is a mandatory weapon for him).

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 casvalremdeikun wrote:
BrianDavion wrote:
pretty sure it's just captains, and a captain on a bike might actually be White scars only now. (won't be sure till we can see the 'dex but a khan on bike entry in the WS supplement... yeah not promising)
Khan on Bike is different than Captain on Bike. He has a unique weapon (the glaive, which is a mandatory weapon for him).


ahh so captains on a bike is still a thing then? good to know.

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BrianDavion wrote:
 casvalremdeikun wrote:
BrianDavion wrote:
pretty sure it's just captains, and a captain on a bike might actually be White scars only now. (won't be sure till we can see the 'dex but a khan on bike entry in the WS supplement... yeah not promising)
Khan on Bike is different than Captain on Bike. He has a unique weapon (the glaive, which is a mandatory weapon for him).


ahh so captains on a bike is still a thing then? good to know.
Yup. This wouldn't replace the Captain on Bike datasheet. And I suspect that some of these datasheets will be coming out in the update PDF Saturday-ish.

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 casvalremdeikun wrote:
BrianDavion wrote:
 casvalremdeikun wrote:
BrianDavion wrote:
pretty sure it's just captains, and a captain on a bike might actually be White scars only now. (won't be sure till we can see the 'dex but a khan on bike entry in the WS supplement... yeah not promising)
Khan on Bike is different than Captain on Bike. He has a unique weapon (the glaive, which is a mandatory weapon for him).


ahh so captains on a bike is still a thing then? good to know.
Yup. This wouldn't replace the Captain on Bike datasheet. And I suspect that some of these datasheets will be coming out in the update PDF Saturday-ish.


not the captain oin bike, it'll be in the codex or not at all. the PDF stuff is going to be characters and the crusader squad. (although It'd be AWESOME if they essentially did a free "index units" update)

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No bikers beyond the ones in the old codex.

All options are worded slightly different now and with a consistent use of 1, 2, 3 and so on instead of "a", "two", "three" etc.

It's really nice to read it without having to plow through a million (okay, ten) pages of special characters and chapter specific units.
   
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 MacPhail wrote:
Could someone please list the characters who can be given bikes in the new Codex? I know some, like Librarians, have been Index-only for a while, while others, like Captains, had codex bikes. Who can ride with my White Scars now? Vets? Apothecaries? Ancients? Chaplains with their new Litanies?
When asking questions like this, start by asking yourself "Do GW currently sell any miniatures that I could use to represent such a thing, or are any new miniature releases planned for this specific unit?".

If the answer is no, then no, you won't be able to do that.

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ERJAK wrote:


I wouldn't say staple and I wouldn't say 6 Hellblasters, 5 hellblasters and a naked captain would likely be better.

The problem is that that's still more than 200pts of models in what is essentially a tin can. The competitive pricing makes the strategy viable for sure, perhaps even competitive, but even a 4++ is not that hard to break.

If you were going for impulsor/transport based list you'd want at least 5 total transports and enough chaff scouts to protect your deployment zone from things like bloodletter bombs or Slaanesh units that encircle a transport and prevent disembarkation.

TL: DR, If you're buying new transports, buy a couple.




Not going to disagree with your conclusion but it is worth pointing out that the Impulsor is a tricky thing for a Bloodletter bomb (or similar) to deal with. The -2" to charge distances against it really does count for a lot when charging out of reserves and as a vehicle with Fly it can use/abuse terrain to make that even more tricky. Park that Impulsor on a ruin and it is pretty much impossible for most armies to get a charge out of reserve against it - similarly if it is in craters or forest.

The Impulsor is actually a really strong screening unit against exactly those sorts of things. It is not a super-cheap disposable screen but it is pretty effective and quite durable. Also the ability to jump a squad out within 3" when the tank is destroyed can totally undo some assault strategies expecting to pile in and fight twice by finessing the nearest model to be one that was not on the table and so had no charge declared against it - see for example the Piranha T'au list that won the GT finals. Nothing is (or should be) entirely risk free but this really is game changing when it works.

Also the surround and kill thing is a lot harder to pull off in 8th than it was in previous editions - park it next to a ruin and anyone inside can jump out on top of the ruin because you measure from the hull not the base. They can jump out over a surrounding unit in doing so. Yes it can still be done by big enough surrounding units but combined with the -2" charge distance I think a canny player can avoid disaster in most cases.

Personally I am wondering if a couple of Impulsors with objective clearing squads of Intercessors (assault bolt rifles, powerfist/thunderhammer, optional Veterans upgrade depending on the opposition) might be a nice add to my list. Having been playing T'au for most of 8th I have a strong appreciation for a durable fast unit with Fly that can tie up enemy shooting, eat overwatch or just generally be a massive nuisance to the enemy. Marines are getting so much more killy that I think diverting a few points into something durable but not so killy might be worth trying out on the table.
   
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I wonder how easy it will be to kitbash an Instigator Bolt Carbine. I am thinking of giving my Bolt Sniper Rifle squad of Eliminators one on the Sergeant. I am definitely thinking of doing two squads of Las Fusils as well with the Instigator Bolt Carbine since it allows them to do the Overwatch shenanigans. Since my BSR squad isn't ever going to have the Sergeant shoot, the Instigator Bolt Carbine is probably the way to go for him too.

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What fancy shmancy special rules would fit well for Silver Skulls? I only know their general lore about divinations and headhunting, not actual combat preference - except they seem to retreat instead of vainglorious last stands?

With such an easy painting scheme I might try and assemble a small Silver Skulls army out of the Dark Imperium and Shadow Spear dudes I didn't hack up for Kill Team.

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given they're noted for beheading partiuclarly worthy enemies during battle, I'd argue the duelists tactic would fit well with them.

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Can anyone clarify:

The new Marine book out this Saturday still includes OldMarines and all their viable units?
If one plays say UMs and Scars you need - the base book, the UM supplement and the Scars supplement?
The next 3 supplement books are Wolves, DAs and BAs?

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Don't forget nothing in the Indexes get Shock Assault or Angels of Death.

I wish GW would just make Indexes Narrative Play only and be done with it.
   
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 BaconCatBug wrote:
Don't forget nothing in the Indexes get Shock Assault or Angels of Death.

I wish GW would just make Indexes Narrative Play only and be done with it.
Are we certain about that?

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 casvalremdeikun wrote:
I wonder how easy it will be to kitbash an Instigator Bolt Carbine. I am thinking of giving my Bolt Sniper Rifle squad of Eliminators one on the Sergeant. I am definitely thinking of doing two squads of Las Fusils as well with the Instigator Bolt Carbine since it allows them to do the Overwatch shenanigans. Since my BSR squad isn't ever going to have the Sergeant shoot, the Instigator Bolt Carbine is probably the way to go for him too.

You can use DW stalker bolter, it's nearly identical save for slightly different flash supressor. Any DW player or bit site should have these, they are not very popular this edition.

 H.B.M.C. wrote:
 MacPhail wrote:
Could someone please list the characters who can be given bikes in the new Codex? I know some, like Librarians, have been Index-only for a while, while others, like Captains, had codex bikes. Who can ride with my White Scars now? Vets? Apothecaries? Ancients? Chaplains with their new Litanies?
When asking questions like this, start by asking yourself "Do GW currently sell any miniatures that I could use to represent such a thing, or are any new miniature releases planned for this specific unit?".

If the answer is no, then no, you won't be able to do that.

Cool, where I can buy ogryn bodyguard box? Or GK grand master in a walker? SM squatmarine lieutenant? Primaris sarge kit with any actual melee weapons? Etc, etc...
   
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 Irbis wrote:
 casvalremdeikun wrote:
I wonder how easy it will be to kitbash an Instigator Bolt Carbine. I am thinking of giving my Bolt Sniper Rifle squad of Eliminators one on the Sergeant. I am definitely thinking of doing two squads of Las Fusils as well with the Instigator Bolt Carbine since it allows them to do the Overwatch shenanigans. Since my BSR squad isn't ever going to have the Sergeant shoot, the Instigator Bolt Carbine is probably the way to go for him too.

You can use DW stalker bolter, it's nearly identical save for slightly different flash supressor. Any DW player or bit site should have these, they are not very popular this edition.

 H.B.M.C. wrote:
 MacPhail wrote:
Could someone please list the characters who can be given bikes in the new Codex? I know some, like Librarians, have been Index-only for a while, while others, like Captains, had codex bikes. Who can ride with my White Scars now? Vets? Apothecaries? Ancients? Chaplains with their new Litanies?
When asking questions like this, start by asking yourself "Do GW currently sell any miniatures that I could use to represent such a thing, or are any new miniature releases planned for this specific unit?".

If the answer is no, then no, you won't be able to do that.

Cool, where I can buy ogryn bodyguard box? Or GK grand master in a walker? SM squatmarine lieutenant? Primaris sarge kit with any actual melee weapons? Etc, etc...
I have Stalker Bolt Rifles, so I will be set.

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 Irbis wrote:
 casvalremdeikun wrote:
I wonder how easy it will be to kitbash an Instigator Bolt Carbine. I am thinking of giving my Bolt Sniper Rifle squad of Eliminators one on the Sergeant. I am definitely thinking of doing two squads of Las Fusils as well with the Instigator Bolt Carbine since it allows them to do the Overwatch shenanigans. Since my BSR squad isn't ever going to have the Sergeant shoot, the Instigator Bolt Carbine is probably the way to go for him too.

You can use DW stalker bolter, it's nearly identical save for slightly different flash supressor. Any DW player or bit site should have these, they are not very popular this edition.

 H.B.M.C. wrote:
 MacPhail wrote:
Could someone please list the characters who can be given bikes in the new Codex? I know some, like Librarians, have been Index-only for a while, while others, like Captains, had codex bikes. Who can ride with my White Scars now? Vets? Apothecaries? Ancients? Chaplains with their new Litanies?
When asking questions like this, start by asking yourself "Do GW currently sell any miniatures that I could use to represent such a thing, or are any new miniature releases planned for this specific unit?".

If the answer is no, then no, you won't be able to do that.

Cool, where I can buy ogryn bodyguard box? Or GK grand master in a walker? SM squatmarine lieutenant? Primaris sarge kit with any actual melee weapons? Etc, etc...


actually there is a old marine Leuitenant kit, the old space marine commander kit. it's not called a captain but a commander. so.. yeah doable.


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 Ratius wrote:
Can anyone clarify:

The new Marine book out this Saturday still includes OldMarines and all their viable units?
If one plays say UMs and Scars you need - the base book, the UM supplement and the Scars supplement?
The next 3 supplement books are Wolves, DAs and BAs?


The new codex has all the old models in it, while the supplements have extra rules, relics, strats etc, specific to the respective chapter, along with any named characters and/or special units that chapter has.
They teased 6 supplements so I expect (and they’ve all but confirmed) it’ll be the 6 first founding chapters from the book getting the supplements. Unfortunately the DA, SW and the glorious Blood Angels probably won’t see an update for a while.
   
 
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