Its that time again when Games workshop releases a new rule book for the table top miniature While there are some differences between the fourth and fifth editions, the general rule set shares numerous similarities. Codex books designed prior to the fifth edition are still compatible, albeit with some changes to how those armies function. The replacement for the previous edition's Battle for Macragge starter set is called The Assault on Black Reach, which features a pocket sized rulebook (containing the full rule set but omitting the background and hobby sections of the full sized rulebook), and starter Ork and Space Marine armies. (each army contains a 'boss' ala: ork warboss and space marine captain).
New additions to the rules include the ability for infantry models to "Go to Ground" when under fire, roviding additional protection at the cost of mobility as they dive for cover. Also introduced is the ability to run, whereby some units may forgo shooting to cover more ground. In addition, cover has been changed so that it is now easier for a unit to get a cover save. Damage to vehicles has been simplified and significantly reduced, and tanks may now ram other vehicles. Some of these rules are modeled after rules that existed in the Second Edition, but were removed in the Third.
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