Games Workshop didn't disappoint me. I have the new LE BT codex in my hand and already making some conclusions, as well as being a little sad face on others. All will be sorted soon! This post really is just a notification that I've got the codex and I'm probably going to randomly start spurting out blog posts talking about the new stuff we've got.
Couple things I did note, however, as it was central to my army planning was the cost to Centurians. I knew they were 190 points base, but I was lead to believe that they were also standard with Grav Cannons. NOPE. Chalk up another 20 points each for that weapon, as well as another 10 points for the Missile Launcher (single ML, not cyclone like was rumored)...you have a 280 point squad. Much more expensive than what I thought we were going to be paying. Have I changed my mind on their merits? Not at all. But they are definitely no longer a "must-take" for me due to their price. Do I want to cough up 560 points for these guys? I...don't know.
Emperor's Champion will see very little play. We were led to believe he could use his stances outside of challenges. This is not the case. He's not worth the 140 points. Though, ironically, his new fluff is pretty freaking amazing. I'm definitely liking it. But Cruddace really missed the mark on our iconic HQ unit. Sad face.
Crusader squads are pretty much exactly the same as they were before. Except better, because you can take a Sword Brethren upgrade. Oh, and you can still have 5-man Las/Plas units. Just in case you were wondering. ;)
Couple things I did note, however, as it was central to my army planning was the cost to Centurians. I knew they were 190 points base, but I was lead to believe that they were also standard with Grav Cannons. NOPE. Chalk up another 20 points each for that weapon, as well as another 10 points for the Missile Launcher (single ML, not cyclone like was rumored)...you have a 280 point squad. Much more expensive than what I thought we were going to be paying. Have I changed my mind on their merits? Not at all. But they are definitely no longer a "must-take" for me due to their price. Do I want to cough up 560 points for these guys? I...don't know.
Emperor's Champion will see very little play. We were led to believe he could use his stances outside of challenges. This is not the case. He's not worth the 140 points. Though, ironically, his new fluff is pretty freaking amazing. I'm definitely liking it. But Cruddace really missed the mark on our iconic HQ unit. Sad face.
Crusader squads are pretty much exactly the same as they were before. Except better, because you can take a Sword Brethren upgrade. Oh, and you can still have 5-man Las/Plas units. Just in case you were wondering. ;)
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