Forgeworld and Codices

[ausnid]

Does anyone know the rationale for why Forgeworld models don't get updates as part of codex reissues (assuming this happens to all armies and not just us)? 

As in, I don't understand why GW wouldn't just either include them in codices, or at the least do an update of the FW models rules at the time of a codex drop? Particularly now, where the scale creep of stuff in 'main' GW ranges is so prevalent - Knights, models with big wound counts/high damage etc) I just don't understand why FW models get treated separately. 

Are they really so restricted in terms of what tournaments allow them - certainly hasnt been my experience, but maybe something that's common in the big competitive circuits in the US/Europe? With the amount of balance sheets updates/GT pack seasons etc it seems the only thing that really makes them so unique now is the extreme slowness with which they get calibrated to current editions/codices - if they do at all. 

Has anyone ever asked the specific question of GW/FW?

[hivefleetkerrigan]

I don't have a specific answer, but I'm guessing it's legal, business, or history. I think forgeworld is a separate business unit, so they might have some coordination issues? History wise, I can't remember if they used to be a separate licensed company.

[kastaf]

With the release of 9th edition, GW stated they transferred the Compendium from Forgeworld to GW rules team, so they will be able to keep the rules up to date. I think everybody knew this was a hoax and they will let the rules unbalanced with minimal compatiblity updates like keywords.

[niiai]

I think it is just a matter of internal practically in a big company.

It is a bit funny because they get updated all at once. At the time of writing the technology of some big attacks or multiple small once was not yet discovered, or not widespread. * I think the first unit that had it was the space wolf dreadnought. That axe has a dual profile and can split.

Later on it became a common mechanic. It would really help on a lot of the FW models, if they had it.

Back when we where rocking the 8th edition codex the FW models became our savior in 9th edition. With the new codex they became opsolete. Perhaps the 10th edition update will happen fast and carry us.

(*In sixth edition we had the amazing smash attack! And I miss it!)

[ausnid]

Yeah, its just frustrating - I was hoping I'd missed a really valid explanation/reason from GW, but it just seems to be a lack of intent.