It’s no secret that 40k rules these days seem to have the life expectancy of a ‘blow fly’, but what’s up with this?
Looking back at 2013’s Imperial Armor: Apocalypse (basically the Fifth book of that name) most of the units included in are not only obsolete rules wise, but just plain don’t work in the current 7th Edition environment.
A good number of them have already been completely replaced, and in some cases (like the Greater Brass Scorpion) received two new sets of rules in the mean time.
Now a lot of Eldar players are looking to this book for rules on several upgrade kits like the Warp Hunter, Lynx, and Wraithseer. Problem is they are finding that the rules for these guys don’t match up with the new Eldar Codex: Craftworlds.
Distort doesn’t exist anymore
What should it be replaced with?
Why do we not have a FAQ, or Errata to bring these IA: Apocalypse units in line yet? Is this a sign that Forge World either doesn’t care, or already has a new release on the way to replace this aging tome?
I love Forge World and they make great rules sets initially. However their late life maintenance of their publications leaves a lot to be desired.
It’s a travesty that continues to haunt their amazing quality miniatures and awesome game mechanics in their golden years.
And don’t even get me started about how the Badab War Characters are supposed to work in 7th Edition!
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.
