Tuesday, February 19, 2013

How to Handle a $30 Direct-Only "Errata" as a TO

So, Games Workshop released its Death from the Skies booklet, changing rules for several common and popular fliers in the game of 40k, adding them to codices, and only selling it direct order ... plus, selling it.

It's like an errata you have to pay $30 for.

The NOVA will be handling this by incorporating the new rules changes into the NOVA FAQ. You will not need to own a copy of Death from the Skies or an IPAD in order to use the new rules. Because that would just be terribly inconsiderate toward a customer base.

The NOVA FAQ gets printed and put in everyone's full-color guidebook, so you'll have the updated rules with you whether you want to or not!

13 comments:

  1. What were the rules changes other than storm ravens useable by Vanilla and BT?

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  2. I know the Stormtalon got tweaked slightly in terms of its rules and costs. Dunno what other races got.

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  3. Just be sure not to copy the rules word for word. Include them in a different format and you should be OK. GW will surely notice and act otherwise.

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  4. Wow, very cool Mike. I've wondered how TOs were going to handle the book. I think you have just set the standard for the rest to follow, and I tip my hat to you!

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  5. Great idea, but watch out.... GW might try to find a way to sue you. :)

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    1. We will do it legally and all that. Not to worry! There are some things that aren't copyrightable, and some things that are, and we won't post anything that we can't legally post.

      My intent isn't to disrespect GW, but to preserve respect for our attendees and prevent issues where players feel compelled to bring pirated copies or printouts, or argue that opponents don't have the "right" rules, etc. etc.

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    2. Black Templar Harsh Weather Sharp Claws

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    3. Black templar might be copyrighted so how about dark crusading knight harsh weather sharp claws?

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  6. This is why you guys are so well thought of

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