RUMORS: More Upcoming 5th Tidbits
Hi guys,
So the contents of the boxed set seen here are apparently correct. The good news is that sources are saying that GW has decided to go ahead and throw in a very abridged version of the rulebook.
Apparently the main concern that arose out of Battle for Skull Pass was its cannibalization of sales of WFB’s standalone rulebook and GW does not wish to repeat that experience. Thus we see the roll out of the of the 40k 5th edition rulebook at the start of summer and the boxed set at the end of it providing a three month window for purchasing temptation.
As for the contents of the mini-rulebook itself, reports vary. At a maximum, it may look like the Battle for Macragge one with the rules section only, and all fluff and advanced missions removed. At a minimum, the mini-rulebook might not even contain the full set of core rules, and just permit the use of the provided boxed set minis (there could be major sections of core rules omitted).
On an unrelated note, we have heard word of an upcoming laser pointer shaped like a 40k sniper-scope to aid with Line of Sight determination.
~Folks, time will tell, and as usual, caveat emptor. Even with no mini-rulebook at all the boxed set is still a deal just for the minis.
