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I played three games of it Sunday and enjoyed it quite a bit. I've only played with the Death Guard and Primaris Space Marines included in the Dark Imperium box. I dig the fast play nature of the ruleset, although they've included armies that are very hardy and kind of work against those new changes.
Best element of the new edition for me is the different modes of play, with my favorite being narrative.
Despite appreciating this release quite a bit, I don't think it comes close to replacing Shadow War for me.
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Really torn on what to do with the SMs...thinking about going Space Wolves or Dark Angels...but everything I already have is UM.
Primaris Marines are totally bad ass.
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The new styling isn't as cartoony, but it still has that influence. For example, the bolt rifles look more like realistic weapons and less like big ol' Nerf guns. Some may not like that. I think it looks great.
I think I just want to run a Primaris army, since they are treating them as a distinct faction. They have their own funky little tank and all coming out.
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Nitpicking, I don't like the helmets and the uniform chestplate. I'm also miffed that the flying dudes only have like 3 guys in a squad. The overall design have also changed, with more curves (especially if you check the backpack, jump pack and the new dreadnought's sloped shoulders).
Otherwise, they are a welcome addition.
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But I can't say it isn't appealing. I have 15 guardsmen and 10 scions in various stages of completion, about 10 well-painted space marines, a commissar and a Taurox vehicle. Once all that is done, I will want to play with these dudes, sure (also considering I have an obscene amount of scenery).
I'll probably get some books first, and will take my time with completing an army.
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The nurgle marines are sweet figures. I'm not sure I like the new-look space marines though: I've always preferred the classic "long snout" look for some reason. Don't like the new plaguebearers at all.
Had a look at some of the other ranges. I've not heard of Skitarii before but man, I love those sculpts. Wonderful mixture of high tech and steampunk and body horror.
But, since I'm still painting the copy of Space Hulk I bought nearly 30 years ago, I think I'll pass.
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As for how "heavily" I am into this...I started thinking about how much I've dropped on GW in the past year- almost all of it funded through liquidating other games- and I just stopped. It got scary.
I love the old beaky marines...the think about the Mk X armor is that it looks like they wanted to bring in some of the styling of the very popular Horus Heresy-era marks. So it has the more "bulldog knight armor" look. To be completely honest, if you hold one of this Primaris Marines up to a typical Tac Squad SM...the old ones look like a joke. But more importantly, they LOOK right in scale- they are supposed to be even bigger than the standard marine. The only thing is that it has the knock-on effect of making other figures look smaller. Like Orks and Tau, they look really small in comparison.
There is some funny business about them though. They can't ride in a standard Rhino. Too big! But yes, there is a Primaris Rhino coming...but GW promises that the old marines are still viable! Remember that in 5 years when EVERYTHING is Primaris-sized. I don't think this is bad at all. The larger figures are better in general, and it also promotes SMALLER armies. For example, the standard Intercessor squad is only five marines instead of 10-15. I kind of wish everything would get the Primaris treatment...but you know how that would go down. HOWLING.
The Nurgle figures are NUTS. They really went bananas on them. The Foetid Blight Drone is incredible. I really like the Poxwalkers, they have that slightly goofy edge that classic GW stuff has. Really excited (and nervous) about painting all the Death Guard, but I'm holding out until the new Death Guard Green comes out.
Skitarii are cool...I have a set of Vanguards for SW:A and they were fun to paint. Very striking with those red cloaks and the metallic bodies. Definitely some body horror action going on. Some of the other stuff they have I'm not so crazy about, but most of the troops look great.
Vlad- you can run Primaris Marines with IG. I'm just sayin'.
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Besides, I really enjoy SW and painting for SW. I took out my skaven for a fight few days ago, and (although I enjoyed it a lot) couldn't stop thinking: "can't believe I painted all of THIS". It is really rewarding to paint a small unit, and even better small units of different armies. I am more interested at the moment in painting a band of cultists for SW than in the new oversized marines.
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I'm just curious to know what directions GW are pushing their brand in nowadays.
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