Are ad hoc PDF Experimental rules returning from Games Workshop for studio conversions they make, or for exclusives they sell? Come see the latest!
Way back in the day Games Workshop used to drop “unofficial” experimental rules pdfs, now called datasheets, for everything under the sun they would make/ convert at their studios. Heck they even put our a template for folks to make their own even.
This actually was the basis for many of inspiring conversion out there from the iconic Land Raider Ares to all the special edition supplements the Fly Lords of Terra put on on Bell of Lost Souls nearly 10 years ago.
Fast forward to now, and we have seen TWO of these new experimental rules releases now from Games Workshop, with the latest being the Razorback Rikarius.
The Razorback Rikarius – Free Rules
Shawn O’Leary was inspired by Rik’s conversion and so decided to send us a datasheet he’d made up for it. We thought it was cool (and so did Techpriest Rik) so we made a datasheet for Rik to use in his games. This is entirely unofficial and just for fun, but we wanted to share it with you anyway.
This Weeks Rules Releases:
Space Marine Chapter Aquilifer
No matter what side you fall on the debate of if GW is a game (rules) or a model company, we think everyone can agree that rules spur sales as well as growth in the hobby. Two things that this hobby sorely needs these days, and let’s be honest too, who doesn’t love a good conversion right?
Question is, will we be seeing more”unofficial” new datasheets from Games Workshop, and how should they play on the tabletop, composition wise?
About the Author: Rob Baer
Rob Baer
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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.
