6e canon

[bronyzro]

I've read dozens of threads about the new models and rules, but I haven't read any about the new Tyranid fluff. I'll be honest, for some reason, it's hard for me to read it (not in terms of content, it just is formatted weird). So, if we have anything about that, here's where we can put it.

I'll get it started. The only thing I really picked up from it was that Calgary and Swarmlord had a rematch, which was weird. Was that in the fluff before?

[Inquisitor Stingray]

Rather disappointed in the fluff. Not that I expected to be blown away, but this felt like a bloated rerun of things I've read countless times before. I was kind of hoping they'd elaborate a bit on the Hive Fleet Jormungandr, but that didn't happen. It obviously was going to be the 'new' Leviathan, that would imply advancing of the metaplot, but still, something fresh would have been appreciated. The unit entries are all nigh-identical to the former ones, but I did notice that the Hive Tyrants are now only described as semi-sentient, or at least not nearly as 'free' as they were in 5th Edition. I liked that clarification, because the notion of selfaware and independent Tyranids does not sit too well with me.

Those are the things that come to mind.

[Deleted]

I almost feel like with the more iconic macragge fluff the writers were faster to gloss over the details of the grueling incursion and the degree to which the defenders put up a fight. I felt like they almost spark-notes'd it which I think goes very in line with the theme of the codex(rushed, churned out asap).

Then again tyranid fluff unlike other races is a lot more similar within itself considering the nature of the hive mind(aka eat, fly, eat, fly, eat fly, throw in some adapting in there) so maybe I'm being overly critical.

EDIT: Malantai obviously got some changes.  Parasite at least got more of a mention than DoM. 

[daboarder]

well they took out MOST of the really stupid (please do not swear).

For example gargoyles are no longer amnesiac claustrophobic retards.

And Tyranid Hive fleets don't suddenly slow down for a couple of generations on their way in system

And we actually sound like we kick the (please do not swear) out of the tau instead of just being a weapons test.

It may be mostly the older stuff, but its the GOOD older stuff. I like it.

[omnivore]

Don't forget the part where the Nids spank a Demonic Incursion after wiping out a bunch of Grey Knights

[daboarder]

yeah shadowbrink finally answers the question, what the hell happens to daemons when nids eat everyone. The answer....Yeah nids are gonna win the galaxy

[jackedup]

As I recall, in the earlier versions of the Codex the Tyranid data (during the Tyran invasion) was buried underground. In the new one, it's fired into space, where Kryptmann finds it. Am I remembering right?

[sac_ld]

Jan 16, 2014 2:08:44 GMT jackedup said:

As I recall, in the earlier versions of the Codex the Tyranid data (during the Tyran invasion) was buried underground. In the new one, it's fired into space, where Kryptmann finds it. Am I remembering right?

Originally the data was dropped deep into the facility on Tyran, so no you are not mistaken.

[vampiremonkey]

In regards to the "Fall of Shadowbrink"
right at the end it says that in the warp malevolent intelligences smouldered with fury and plotted their revenge.
Cue image of GW design team
Yep the got their revenge by nerfing our codex

[bronyzro]

Firing it into space? That's like putting a galaxy saving message in a bottle, only it's infinitely less likely for someone to find it.

[bronyzro]

Jan 16, 2014 2:18:47 GMT vampiremonkey said:

In regards to the "Fall of Shadowbrink"
right at the end it says that in the warp malevolent intelligences smouldered with fury and plotted their revenge.
Cue image of GW design team
Yep the got their revenge by nerfing our codex

Just as planned.

[Bot]

Go to page 13. and read 'the Jagga Waaagh' for a good laugh. xD

[vampiremonkey]

Jan 16, 2014 2:27:31 GMT Bot said:

Go to page 13. and read 'the Jagga Waaagh' for a good laugh. xD

now how come we cant drop those type of spore mines on planet
And termagants that can board and kill every ork on a city sized space ship
completely believable

[malebranche]

I think in general it was a little bit better. I didn't like the Calgar vs Swarmlord bit, the old fluff made it seem like Swarmy curbstomped Calgar 1 on 1. He's a chapter master yes, but it's not like he's a freaking primarch so losing a fight shouldn't be out of the question. But of course they had to protect the reputation of their beloved marines, so it gave the impression that Tyrant Guard and Swarmy jumped him together. Of course they couldn't have a space marine lose a fight with something that wasnt a space marine, and then of course Calgar beat him down in the rematch just to clarify that smurfs are uber-awesome-unstoppable-ninja-superman level OP and nothing in the galaxy can possibly beat them.

However, as much as I hated that, I absolutely loved The fall of Shadowbrink. It is without a doubt my favorite codex fluff. I always wanted a story where the two forces clashed in competition over a world.

[bronyzro]

I agree, Shadowbrink is the ultimate "dafuq?" Moment.

I have to applaud the fluff writers.

fifth edition codex said:

Calgar was laid low, his body rent and torn. His Honor Guard fought before their wounded Chapter Master, axes of Ultramar flashing in the cold light as they drove the Swarmlord back from the body of their Lord.

sixth edition codec said:

Calgar fought like a hero of legend, but there were simply too many foes and he was finally laid low, his body rent and torn. Calgar's last strength was expended in mortal combat with the Swarmlord itself, and the Hive Tyrant towered over the Space Marine, blades raised to deliver the killing blow. But the blow never came... Calgar's honour guard blah blah blah axes of Ultramar flashing in the cold light as they slowly drove the Swarmlord back and shielded their Lord with their own bodies.

Can you spot the difference? In the first one, Calgar got ripped apart because he was too busy pondering the danger of the bonesabres to duck. In the second one, like a cliche villain with a handlebar mustache, the Swarmlord softened him up with minions, and then was too busy posing and delivering a monologue to actually kill Calgar.

Also, notice how in the second one they avoided referring to Calgar like he was a dead body. Which, to be fair, according to the established fluff was actually true. He was only half a dead body.