Iyanden Book Confirmed Hard version

[eldargal]

Any news on the restrictions or drawbacks to fielding an Iyanden force out of this book ?

Loss of Conceal as a primaris power.

[deaddice]

That seems to be a fair trade off, I wonder if you can mix and match the special wargear in the main eldar codex, sounds like the build possibilities are multiplying out fast.

[Caitsidhe]

To me it looks like they saved the nicest options for the "expansion." When an expansion is released two weeks later than the main book, you really just have a codex split over two books.

[Deadlift]

To me it looks like they saved the nicest options for the "expansion." When an expansion is released two weeks later than the main book, you really just have a codex split over two books.

I appreciate what your saying mate, for me it was a must buy. Yes I could have run a "ghost" style army using the main codex but I think this will allow me to be a bit more competative whilst still being a bit fluffy. To be honest though the books mostly centred around the fluff of Iyanden and missions to suit the theme. The actual FoC chart changes and warlord / spell options are covered on just 1 page.
I never had much interest in many of the Eldar units, but if its a Wraith warrior type I'm interested.

[Defenestratus]

It's not that OP on Wraiths really, given that they lack the re-roll Fleet grants.

I think people need to realize that its fleet that makes Battle Focus useable.

On wraith units, the only time I can see this being useful is for getting the D-scythes in range.

[eldargal]

To me it looks like they saved the nicest options for the "expansion." When an expansion is released two weeks later than the main book, you really just have a codex split over two books.

Bollocks. You have a supplement released two weeks later. If this were included in the main codex we wouldn't be getting 30 pages of brand new background on an eldar craftworld which is more than we have had in two whole decades.

I think people need to realize that its fleet that makes Battle Focus useable.

On wraith units, the only time I can see this being useful is for getting the D-scythes in range.

Agreed, Battle focus lets you re-roll those pesky low rolls. Running one inch before/after shooting is hardly impressive.

[Asymmetrical Xeno]

I think is probably the best way to go about codex supplements. I mean, if the rules were too different - you'd end up with the same problem you have with all those space marine variants. This is a nice middle ground that offers new variant stuff without going _too_ far the other way and ending up with a 17th army they'd have to update - and nearly everyone moans that there are apparently far too many factions. I'll probably get this for the backround though personaly, as I couldnt care less about the rules one way or another.

[eldargal]

Exactly. Also think how easy these will be to update for a new edition. It's like two pages of rules plus some scenarios, one FAQ/Errata and it's done without the kind of intensive re-balancing old style supplements would need. No more whining about outdated supplements.

[deinol]

I think people need to realize that its fleet that makes Battle Focus useable.

On wraith units, the only time I can see this being useful is for getting the D-scythes in range.

Until it gets errata, doesn't the Wraithseer give Wraithguard fleet?

If you play with Forge World stuff.

[Defenestratus]

Until it gets errata, doesn't the Wraithseer give Wraithguard fleet?

If you play with Forge World stuff.

Haha very true. Hadn't thought of that.