In the Emperor's Name! 2nd Edition Released!

[Craig]

Since its launch only a short while ago In the Emperor's Name has created an enormous amount of interest amongst people who love the Warhammer 40K universe, but are not so enamoured of the rules that accompany it. We have had over 3,000 downloads from the blog alone.

The quality of feedback, from AAR's to individual comments on the blog, the Yahoo Group and on other blogs and fora has been excellent. As a result we have been able to create a lot more material for this game as well as improve and clarify the rules.

In short the improvements you will see in the new version include:
- The separation of the Core Rules, Retinues lists and Campaigns rules into three separate booklets. This will make it easier to update in the future as well as saving gamers' ink on printing things they do not need.
- Complete weapons and armour listings, drawn from all the Retinues.
- A section on light vehicles from the humble ground car all the way up to the Chimera and Rhino.
- Special abilities, old and new, have been gathered together in a single section.
- There have been small changes to the rules of play both to make them clearer and to include simple changes to improve their playability.
- Grit is now costed on a sliding scale, due to its in-game importance.
- Weapons costs have been increased in many cases to take account of their range and the effect of some deadlier weapons on the Grit Roll.
- A swathe of new and improved Retinues have made it into the listings.
- All Retinues have been recosted to take into account the changes in Grit and Weapons' costs. The base cost for a Retinue is now 200 pts.
- The Campaign rules have been updated to reflect the changes in Core Rules and Retinues, as well as being generally improved.
- Unique cover art from Joseph Urban.

Not all the good ideas that have come forward have been included in this edition. Some will be released individually on the blog, others in new supplements once we have enough material.

There is still a lot of the Warhammer 40K universe to explore, from Enslavers, Dark Eldar and Hive Fleet infiltration units, to new campaigns and dangerous locations. Anyone fancy hunting a Lictor on an Ice Planet or in the depths of the Catachan Jungle? More Psychic Powers and Special Abilities anyone? And who just loves the Assassins and their Temples?

We hope that you enjoy these rules.
The Forge of War Development Group.

http://thegamesshed.wordpress.com/2011/07/02/in-the-emperors-name/

[Argonor]

Downloaded! Shall see if I can get it printed today 

[Doomsdave]

Sweet!  I will try them out asap.  Thanks for the sterling work you guys do!

[cheetor]

Thanks for the sterling work you guys do!

Yep.

I have them printed and I should get to take a look over the next hour or so.  Looking forward to it.

Thanks!

[Argonor]

Thanks for the sterling work you guys do!

Yes, of course, that too! 

I am thrilled, and I have at least 2 or 3 guys getting drawn into this at my club. A good way to teach the fanboys that there are other ways to damnation than the EE way 

As soon as we get some games on, I expect more to follow. No avalanche expected, but maybe a small landslide...

[Skratch]

Just took a quick peek and it looks all very nice. Can't wait to try it out.

[magokiron]

Downloaded, thanks.

I'll check it, but at first glance, it looks waaaaaay better that the "official" rules form that other company that we all know.

Thanks for sharing.

[BaronVonJ]

May the Emperor bless you my brother.
-J

[jp762]

Just read these rules. Loving them.
I too liked the idea of Inquisitor but not the execution. This appears to be what I wanted.
I have grown tired of 20k a side games (and bigger!) and would by preference build a small and hopefully better painted force for a more rpg style skirmish.
I am impressed and hope you keep this alive!
I intend to start using them asap.
(I can sneak legion of the damned in here, right?)
Thank you.

[Craig]

(I can sneak legion of the damned in here, right?)

Of course you can and if they work out OK post them here for all to see

[Oliver]

All looks excellent once I get back to england(and my printer) i'll prnt them out and give them the loving read they deserve! Right now I have skimmed through the rules on my phone and they seem exactly what I wanted! 

Means I can now use my growing squat collection and growing resin collection 

Will we see rules for tyranids at some point? You have half.the list all ready just need hunter seekers. By that I mean the tyranids from Rogue Trader.

[Argonor]

Got the stuff printed, fronts laminated, and the rules in a 'presentation binder'. Reading commences tomorrow...

[Argonor]

I would like to add a few bits and bobs to the Astartes list, but I haven't been meticulously working on it, am still on my first read-through; I would suggest:

Sergeant: Leader, etc. (would be nice for a scouting mission, for instance)

Grenade Launcher (I have a Terminator Captain with a grenade launcher built into his powerfist).
Missile Launcher (the 'bazooka', and other shoulder-mounted versions, maybe restricted to bigger games)
Assault Cannon (Please!)
Thunder Hammer (already in the weapons list) and Storm Shield (and Combat Shield).
For bigger games: Cyclone Missile Launcher (Terminators.. got two of those, I think)

Question: Does a pair of Lightning Claws cost 12 pts (I would suspect so, 6 pts a piece)?

As you can see, I have quite a few good old Termies, and I would like to use all of them in different combinations  

I expect these rules to outshine the official 40K rules at my club, in terms of games played, as it it also MUCH easier to enter the setting without having to paint 50+ minis to get started  

[Backyardpatrol]

Craig, love the game! I've got some old school figures that will be perfect!
I know you guys have just busted ass to get the rules done! Cheers!

Slightly OT do you have a working title for the generic rules?

[Craig]

Slightly OT do you have a working title for the generic rules?

Blaster! until someone comes up with something cooler