It’s the loaded question of the year for most 40k players, did Eldar just jump the Shark?
I know since yesterday’s big ‘D’ reveal that they were getting a slew of Destroyer weapons, literally everyone I’ve talked to that plays 40k has something negative to say about it.
I’ll admit it, I have my concerns too, but I’m more worried about how fresh the new designs look for the jetbikes and whether to paint my Wraithkight in Iyanden or Ulthwe colors to be honest.
I feel like it’s just too easy to be negative about Games Workshop and everything they do or don’t do right as of late, but you know what’s not negative – MAKING PEW PEW LASER NOISES WITH MY TOY SOLDIERS. Wheeeeeeeeee.
And it looks like I’m not the only one waiting to pass judgement on the new book.
Long-time Eldar player Alan from the 11th Company makes some good points in his Eldar Rumor Summation below.
#1. Removing laser lock will help nerf wave serpents (we will see what else is in store for them).
#2. Everyone is glad that they can no longer summon (I think they are taking it away).
#3. As a fan of jetbikes I am glad that they are getting some love…or at least more heavy weapons.
#4. One or two shots with ranged D (or 12″ range) is no big deal. The problem with ranged D is when you have multiple large blasts.
#5. I hate when people make assumptions about units without seeing the codex based on the old codex. Comments like “You have to take Vypers and they suck” or “Eldar are too powerful and now they have ranged D weapons” are pointless since they have no idea what is in the new codex.
Good points Alan! I know I’m going to give things more time to get sorted, before I rush to judgement on the new book for sure.
Me and the Fonz will stay back here, and get the bike warmed up…
About the Author: Rob Baer
Rob Baer
Job Title: Managing Editor
Founded Spikey Bits in 2009
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About Rob Baer: Founder, Publisher, & Managing Editor of Spikey Bits, the leading tabletop gaming news website focused on the hobby side of wargaming and miniatures.
Rob also co-founded and currently hosts the Long War Podcast, which has over 350 episodes and focuses on tabletop miniatures gaming, specializing in Warhammer 40k. and spent six years writing for Bell of Lost Souls.
Every year, along with his co-hosts, he helps host the Long War 40k Doubles Tournament at Adepticon and the Long War 40k Doubles at Las Vegas Open, which attracts over 350 players from around the world.
Rob has won many Warhammer 40k Tournaments over the years, including multiple first-place finishes in Warhammer 40k Grand Tournaments over the years and even winning 1st place at the Adepticon 40k Team Tournament.
With over 30 years of experience in retail and distribution, Rob knows all the products and exactly which ones are the best. As a member of GAMA (Game Manufacturers Association), he advocates for gaming stores and manufacturers in these difficult times, always looking for the next big thing to feature for the miniatures hobby, helping everyone to provide the value consumers want.
While he’s played every edition of Warhammer 40k and Warhammer Fantasy (since 5th Edition) and has been hobbying on miniatures since the 1980s, Titans of all sizes will always be his favorite! It’s even rumored that his hobby vault rivals the Solemnance Galleries, containing rulebooks filled with lore from editions long past, ancient packs of black-bordered Magic Cards, and models made of both pewter and resin.
