Re: [Epic] 40K 3rd Ed release date & time! (OT)

From: Bourragu� <Yves.Bourrague_at_...>
Date: Thu, 10 Sep 1998 09:43:28 +0200

Please carl say more!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
how much book in this third version ?
New armies list ?
New codex ?
New rules ?
Thanks

>Hi all,
> Some of you may have heard some provisional dates for the release of 40K
>3rd Edition being the 5th Oct (UK). That is slightly innaccurate as it is
>the week commencing.
>
>The actual date is Sat 10th Oct and it will not be released for sale until
>11 minutes past 11am. In other words 40,000 seconds past midnight (the
>marketing man strikes again).
>
>The good news is that it's ready to ship now and I've had a look at the box
>contents (briefly), and they are outstanding!.
>
>the rule book is a lot more substantial and the figures are drop dead
>georgeous. The Marines are multi part models and are interchangeable
>consisting of legs, 2 part torsos, various heads (Beakies and new style),
>various arms and even add on ammo packs, bolt pistols, scanners, targetters
>and other assorted components. The bolt guns are completely new and look a
>lot less boxy. Purity seals are included as well.
>
>The dark Eldar figures are very delicate looking and again are multi-part
>models with a variety of components and even different hair styles?!.
>
>The new Plastic Land Speeder is included as well as proper chunky hard
>plastic ruins and modular trees and scenery.
>
>The templates are clear plastic rather than naff cardboard so seeing what
is
>underneath is a snap now (no more arguements).
>
>As for the game...it is 'definately' Epic 40K in feel with rules for
>supression fire, cross fire, and is designed for much larger armies. I
won't
>go into the rules in detail as it will spoil the surprise ( you can check
>portent anyhow as they are pretty close on most stuff), plus I wouldn't
want
>to incur the wrath of those on the list that are not interested. (sorry for
>the bandwidth guys..just thought a few folks may be interested).
>
>Suffice to say what I have seen so far is immpressive and will accompany
the
>Epic system beautifully..but more of that at a later date.
>
>Regards
>Carl
>
>Carl Woodrow
>Gene-seed and Project Dropship designer
>http://www.bigfoot.com/~Geneseed
>
>
Received on Thu Sep 10 1998 - 07:43:28 UTC

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