More new rumors today about the upcoming Horus Heresy Plastic Boxed Game. Come see the latest!
via Warseer’s Wintermute
It is Ultramarines vs Word Bearers.
According to my sources: the rules are not 8th Ed and they haven’t been Sigmared simplified. The major difference is that the ‘read this first’ sections and the reference cards have simple to follow tables. For example the BS rule instead of being the traditional ‘BS3 =4+’ style in fact has the BS as ‘4+’. All other rules are as per 7th edition which will also be in the box.
I can tell you there are no points values in the box its intended to be a stand alone game but it will teach the basics of 7th Ed.
(Editor’s note – Regarding price of the game): I was hoping you wouldn’t ask me that. What would you pay?
The HH Box will (hopefully) be available to buy at the 40k Open Day in October.
And the earlier contents rumors:
via anonymous sources 8-26-2015
Horus Heresy: Betrayal at Ultramar
Miniatures Contents:
44 miniatures
Artificier Armor Centurion
Mk IV Maximus Marine Squad (x10)
Mk IV Maximus Marine Squad (x10)
Mk IV Maximus Marine Squad (x10)Cataphractii Terminator Praetor
Cataphractii Terminator Squad (x5)
Cataphractii Terminator Squad (x5)Contemptor Dreadnought
Unknown model (conflicting reports say a “counter to Contemptor”, or simply a 2nd Contemptor)Decal sheet for multiple legions, split evenly between Loyalist and Traitor Legions
Horus Heresy Roundup
I’m down for a game that’s all about 7th Ed. The more players the better, and if this is “40k lite” it’s a win-win for veterans and new players alike.
~I’d like two please!
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