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Hello fellow Wargamers, i have just decided i would like to get back into the hobby after taking a long break so i am here to ask a few questions of everyone reading this!
The last time i played was at the very beggining of 7th ed so keep that in mind.

1 - Has the lore progressed ?

2 - I play Tau and have noticed there are new units, are they any good and where do i find the rules ?

3 - 30k Sons of Horus is the other army i play, have there been any major updates to FWs 30k rules etc ?

4 - Which books do i need to buy to continue playing the game as of now (i have the Tau Codex, first 3 HH books and SM codex)

5 - If there are any Kiwis in the audience who live in or around Wellington give me a yell for a game

Thanks to anybody that helps answer my questions if i think of anymore ill edit this post

Edit; Question 6 - what are the current most powerful armies and what should i look out for in regards to that ?

Greetings and welcome back, Warp!

Allow me to chime in.

1.) The lore is actually progressing with the Gathering Storm 1, 2, and 3 books now released. I won't spoil it for you but things are getting VERY interesting.

2.) New units are in the most updated Tau codex with the exception of specific Forge World models, which their rules are found in forge world tomes.

3.) No idea, don't play 30k yet (want to, just don't have time yet). Someone else will have to answer this question.

4.) All you need to do is make sure your current codex is the most up-to-date codex. I think if your codex has the Stormsurge in it (Lord of War model) you have the most current Tau rulebook. It's still 7th edition so if you have the 7th ed. rulebook you should still be fine. Rumors are swirling about 8th edition coming soon, so we'll see on that end.

5.) Best of luck finding opponents! I'm in the U.S. here.

Take it easy and welcome back once again!

-Red__Thirst-

Thanks bro so i need a new Tau dex huh ? okay, how about 40k SM and CSM have they had a new dex drop ? just incase i wana play my SoH in 40k rules.

 Warp Angels wrote:
Thanks bro so i need a new Tau dex huh ? okay, how about 40k SM and CSM have they had a new dex drop ? just incase i wana play my SoH in 40k rules.

I don't think there's been a new SM codex release. If your codex has Centurions and Storm Talons in it, I think you're good to go on that.

As for CSM, there hasn't been a new Chaos Codex released, however they have recently released a Traitor Legion supplement that allows you to play specific legions (Black Legion, Night Lords, Iron Warriors, Alpha Legion, etc.) with unique army rules and with unique warlord traits and relic lists for each of the major traitor legions.

Here's the book: https://www.games-workshop.com/en-US/Codex-Supplement-Traitor-Legions-Softback-ENG

It does a lot to add flavor and give some much needed love to the CSM codex. That said, Chaos Marine players want more done, an it doesn't instantly send CSM to the top tier of the army heap competitively speaking, but it does help the list quite a bit all the same.

Hopefully that helps, and I hope you can get back into gaming soon.

Take it easy.

-Red__Thirst-

Yeah that helps alot thanks im not too bothered if the lore gets spoiled either. but thanks alot for catching me up !

Question 6 - what are the current most powerful armies and what should i look out for in regards to that ?