I picked up my copy from Vagabond in Queen St after work this evening. I have to say I’m immensely impressed with what Battlefront have packed into this compact A5 package. Here it is plonked on top of my old second print-run rulebook.
The 164 full colour glossy pages (look at the shine on the cover) lend a hefty weight to the book and it reminds me a graphic novel in terms of feel and slick presentation. The rules are sensibly laid out into major chapters and richly illustrated with play examples, period photos and quality artwork that appears to have been painted by the same artist responsible for the high action cover. These new rules are so thoughtfully laid out that within the first two pages of reading I’d clarified three questions about basic unit types that keep appearing in our friendly games!
It’s a fantastic gift from Battlefront considering it’s free! These dim photos taken in my garage this evening don’t show it to it’s full advantage are really just here to tease any pour souls that don’t have a copy yet. Ahh it’s never been a better time to be a Flames of War gamer!
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Yep I have to give a big double thumbs up to Battlefront for this one. I was quietly crying in a corner thinking I wouldn’t get my hands on one as I only registered with the website yesterday morning. Well lo and behold, leaving for work this morning a little bubblewrap package was sitting in the mailbox..
My new mini rulebook!
thats less than 24 hours delivery! Brilliant!
I’ve had a quick look through the book and although I haven’t read the rules I have to say it looks awesome! very nice presentation and the rules layout appears to have improved significantly.
Great stuff Battlefront!
Im so impressed I’ll probably go out and buy the big rulebook and a new army just to say thanks! ;)
I’ll definitely be buying the hardback 2nd Ed rulebook as soon as it’s available from Vagabond.
A *third* army? What force are you thinking of?