tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3130478341278540871.post1743604271970931590..comments2023-08-11T05:01:19.476-06:00Comments on The Atomic Spud's Warhammer 40K Blog: 7th Edition Blood Angels, or Why Space Marine Players are Still JealousJameshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05574391478733667927noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3130478341278540871.post-2601904402382008282016-10-24T15:58:10.152-06:002016-10-24T15:58:10.152-06:00descent of angels nerf was annoying but the new ta...descent of angels nerf was annoying but the new tac's have proven way more resilient than the old jump boys were. cloaked siper scoots have also proven useful.lethe of the 3rdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13531257937320092038noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3130478341278540871.post-16762054007825827342016-10-24T15:54:52.622-06:002016-10-24T15:54:52.622-06:00descent of angels nerf was the most annoying thing...descent of angels nerf was the most annoying thing for me. otherwise the new codex was an excuse to pick up some trigger happy tac's and scoots with sniper rifles and 2+ cover saves.lethe of the 3rdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13531257937320092038noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3130478341278540871.post-25342686705756692412015-01-13T03:49:31.872-07:002015-01-13T03:49:31.872-07:00The codex got de-Warded, which shouldn't have ...The codex got de-Warded, which shouldn't have been much of a surprise to anyone tracking 7th Ed codices. I started playing 40K in 5th, and my primary army I invested in was Blood Angels. I purchased heavily into Rhino/Razorback list and an all jump pack list. Players angry about losing troop status for assault squads probably spent a sizable chunk of change on said models, and I empathize with how that stings. Personally, I am not bitter b/c the new dex provides a competitive purpose for those models (that have been collecting dust on the shelf over the last two years). I mean, lets face it, assault-centric Blood Angels have not been competitive as a primary force for quite some time. And for those raging or whining I would remind them that it could be worse- you could be invested in Chaos Space Marines army instead. <br /><br />Overall BA players almost got the old FC back ala Shield of Baal CAD, DC can now score and deny (previously couldn't do either), Dante's axe swings at ini and he has EW, Mephiston got his much needed toning down, Corbulo's all seeing eye can now affect seize the ini rerolls again (FAQd in 5th ed), Drop Pods are a FA choice that can house allied units such as Centurions, and BA got a formation that can allow a 1st turn assault (the Dream Crusher). In conclusion I agree with you, the 7th Ed BA codex is a very strong book that allows old and new BA players alike their fun with a competitive edge. Gonewild40khttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03288386569896024651noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3130478341278540871.post-85423953035035902742015-01-02T11:24:50.670-07:002015-01-02T11:24:50.670-07:00I've only really been playing Warhammer 40k si...I've only really been playing Warhammer 40k since the initial release of 7th edition, and I have to say, the game has seemed balanced and drawing in a lot more players. At least three game stores in the greater area of where I live have started carrying GW products now, and more people than ever in my local area are playing.<br /><br />I've read a lot of complaints on forums and blogs about the updated codexes, but as you point out, the update seems to be needed for balance. And with all of the new supplemental content coming out, armies like the Blood Angels and the Space Wolves have some awesome advantages. I, personally, can't wait for the completion of 7th edition, and to see what all of the armies get to their advantage.DigiFruitDrewhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10410321787191086032noreply@blogger.com