23-04-2015, 10:18 AM
Looking into it more and after some extensive discussion, it's an interesting one. Overall the codex is more balanced, with almost every unit being worthwhile in one respect or another - something that will be great in casual play as we'll see lots of viable lists that can be fluffy and stick to themes, without copy-and-paste Wave Serpents and (*growling*) summoning Daemons.
On the other, the standout units are really, really standout. Wraith Knights, ScatRiders, JetSeers - will be horrible and plentiful.
I think much of the hate and rage for this comes from the fact that they didn't need a boost, really - just a touch of balance to make more units viable, which is what Necrons got - arguably that's a really strong codex too, but no stronger realistically than it was before and with loads of viable builds.
I'm just sore because both of my armies are lower tier and the gulf is widening, and I refuse to just spam units :-P
On the other, the standout units are really, really standout. Wraith Knights, ScatRiders, JetSeers - will be horrible and plentiful.
I think much of the hate and rage for this comes from the fact that they didn't need a boost, really - just a touch of balance to make more units viable, which is what Necrons got - arguably that's a really strong codex too, but no stronger realistically than it was before and with loads of viable builds.
I'm just sore because both of my armies are lower tier and the gulf is widening, and I refuse to just spam units :-P
40K - Tyranids (4500 Points) & Chaos - The Purge and the Brazen Host (8500 Points)
30K - Death Guard (2000ish Points), Sons of Horus (175 Points because Loken) + World Eaters, soon.
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"Only a fool takes Khârn for a mindless brute or rabid dog. Under that blood-soaked helm lurks an intelligence and cunning that makes him a masterful killer - trust me when I say that there is a dark purpose in his madness."
30K - Death Guard (2000ish Points), Sons of Horus (175 Points because Loken) + World Eaters, soon.
Project Log
"Only a fool takes Khârn for a mindless brute or rabid dog. Under that blood-soaked helm lurks an intelligence and cunning that makes him a masterful killer - trust me when I say that there is a dark purpose in his madness."