tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3907096306347282219.post3749182641008954120..comments2023-08-21T04:45:49.791-05:00Comments on Broken Dice: Is the Grass Really Greener on the Other Side?Squirrel_Fishhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07644484579197037083noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3907096306347282219.post-8987168471591163462009-10-30T10:40:07.831-05:002009-10-30T10:40:07.831-05:00i kind of disagree with you. It annoys the crap th...i kind of disagree with you. It annoys the crap the number of whiners who would cry no matter what about how underpowered they are. Usually the same gamers who just want cheese to exploit.<br /><br />But there is truth in the fact that 5e changed so much and certain stats and abilities were worth a lot more in 3e and 4e than they are in 5e, so the units with them are now very overpriced.<br /><br />This wouldn't be a problem if GW was able to write more than 20 pages every 6 months. The new codex always just copies the fluff sections from the old so really only the rules section needs redone. I mean seriously, some codexs are 10 years or older. In any other game of this variety if a sourcebook was over 10 years old it would be laughable and the gamers would consider that game obsolete and a mockery.<br /><br />It's made even worse by the fact that between every xeno codex they need to release yet another SM dex.<br /><br />so is it valid to gripe about every codex, no. but do people who play with codexs a decade and 2 editions old have a valid gripe, yes.dannynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3907096306347282219.post-39233824265728285782009-10-16T22:17:46.738-05:002009-10-16T22:17:46.738-05:00I agree with you on this, except that I really lik...I agree with you on this, except that I really like playing Chaos Daemons. I actually almost didn't play them since the Spearhead is tough to find (found one luckily). I was a bit skeptical from what I read from ranting about their codex, but trying them out I like them very much and think the Codex works pretty good.Chi3fhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15945077696334204129noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3907096306347282219.post-89891406863403385182009-10-16T12:45:23.326-05:002009-10-16T12:45:23.326-05:00Ron - Best of luck to you with that choice!
Dvern...Ron - Best of luck to you with that choice!<br /><br />Dverning hit it right on the head - no codex is perfect and no codex ever will be perfect. Why assume otherwise? <br /><br />Yes, Anon. Nids need a new dex. I'm not denying it. It's been a rough time in 5e for them since their only tank-busting option is to throw a Carni or a Tyrant into CC.<br /><br />Barrykiker - thank you for seeing that this is first and foremost a means of entertainment rather than another thing to complain about.Squirrel_Fishhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07644484579197037083noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3907096306347282219.post-88711232329763458022009-10-16T11:33:30.420-05:002009-10-16T11:33:30.420-05:00I agree. I haven't actually played at a local ...I agree. I haven't actually played at a local store yet mainly because I have this believe of not fielding a nice, completed, painted army, but I've listen to the talk. I think so many people miss the point. This is a hobby, and a game. They are meant to be fun and relaxing. <br />I've noticed that when ever a new codex is released. That particular army is the cream of the crop.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3907096306347282219.post-67429527780415445822009-10-16T00:10:38.587-05:002009-10-16T00:10:38.587-05:00The grass is occasionally slightly greener on the ...The grass is occasionally slightly greener on the other side.<br /><br />In truth, some codexes DO have some deficiencies (IE: Orks vs Land Raiders = Sad Orks) and most units COULD use a minor tweak in some of the older units. 'nids kind of suffer because, oh, they have NO shooting. I could go on, but that's neither here nor there.<br /><br />On the other hand, a lot of people will just bitch to bitch.<br /><br />Every time the core rules change or a new codex hits, things change a little bit. It's just the way it is. Dverning pretty much hit it.Raptor1313https://www.blogger.com/profile/16909802419382710809noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3907096306347282219.post-54474550153917954312009-10-15T15:14:26.542-05:002009-10-15T15:14:26.542-05:00...nids need a new dex...just saying...nids need a new dex...just sayingAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3907096306347282219.post-17768168694754297692009-10-15T10:26:31.578-05:002009-10-15T10:26:31.578-05:00Heh. Usually these players are just trying to boo...Heh. Usually these players are just trying to boost their own ego. They're trying to show off how good a person they are to play a "handicapped" army. Typically they're the same ones running cookie-cutter power builds they got off the internet, play like pricks, beat down a bunch of kids or newbs, think they're hot stuff and then wonder why nobody local wants to play them.<br /><br />You forgot to mention how these players are also running around decrying every newer codex to be victim of "codex creep", "broken", "cheese", or otherwise "OMFG, the sky is falling and 40k is ruined!".<br /><br />Is every Codex perfect? Pfagh. Not even SW is perfect. There's slight imbalances in all of them. These people need to get over themselves. Winning isn't all about the Codex; the army list is just the part you control going in. Knowing how to USE it (and a little luck) makes just as much difference. Yeah, there is a learning curve of about 3 months where a new Codex will dominate top tables... and then people will learn how to deal with it, adapt their metagame and it will absorb into the commonality. Meh.Dverninghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18098608506710554678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3907096306347282219.post-25802053918872849832009-10-15T09:47:39.965-05:002009-10-15T09:47:39.965-05:00I'm thinking about starting Daemonhunters myse...I'm thinking about starting Daemonhunters myself.Space Hulk Enthusiasthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03522498406401972832noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3907096306347282219.post-3673301857041982542009-10-14T22:40:04.782-05:002009-10-14T22:40:04.782-05:00I couldn't agree more. Heck my two primary arm...I couldn't agree more. Heck my two primary armies are Black Templars and Sisters of Battle. Would it be nice to have a codex update, sure. Can I play just fine with my currents Dexs, damn skippy I can!<br /><br />-BJMeatballhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18392265613551149975noreply@blogger.com