well yes, I think that's the idea.. basically anything that is not obviously loyal = heretic astartes, whether they are pledged to a particular Chaos god or just got grumpy and decided to forge their own way...
slightly odd way to put it, but, for example, the Fallen aren't actually Chaos Space Marines
Until we do, we have no idea what the best way to implement 8th will be
Very likely, due to the sheer number of models/options - we will need to keep CATs, but rely more on categories constrained by: Max X HQ in Roster if Force includes X
And allow only 1 force type in a roster.
That's my off the cuff anticipation of what we will need to do
Unfortunately nothing until the books drop. BS will be unusable for 8th until the app is released outside alpha AND we get things transferred over. I'd give anyone who asks you a reasonable estimate of a month after release.
Jon's already got the alpha out - so I'm not worried about that part moving along, but we'll be re-writing every single cat/entry once the books drop and really will have no way to do it ahead of time, so I'd say a month is a good estimate.
righto :-) I thought that would be the case, but I only joined after most of the legwork for BS V2.0 had been done, so I've only really been involved with minor edits and bug-fixing
I haven't had a chance to grab the alpha yet - but the structure is the same as 2.0, but with some additions.
Think enhancements vs overhaul like 1.0>2.0 was. That said, yea anyone who will be working on 8th cats would probably benefit from taking a look at it :)
and yes, I was not suggesting I was going to even think of trying to possibly remotely take over the DA CAT... I just have some that I'd like to use, so I'll get the Index so I can :-)
I mean. If all the rules to play a game are there, then technically those are the core rules. Not saying I disagree with you, just trying to veiw all sides
Also, I'm stoked about the starter. I just got hired on as the On-Call at my GW, so me and the manager are gonna split like 3 sine he plays nurgle/DG and I UM
@Kohato Only these five books (which are just a collection of datasheets, nothing more) are called Index, a faction book will still be called a codex and these will appear after launch.
@Kohato I'm guessing Ynnari will just be the three models plus a list of Craftworld/Drukhari/Harlequin units that can be used to build a list with. Basically these Indexes just translate current datasheets to 8th edition datasheets, just to tie you over until the codex for your preferred faction arrives.