I heard some rumors at my local gw store about a new edition coming out sometime in the next year what with all their new updates and rules and such. Anyone know anything about this?

IRC the last one was done rather recently compared to some of the other army books. As much as I would love a new codex for IG, I think they have several others coming before the IG. I wouldn't get my hopes up until 2008 or 2009.

However, if these rumors are correct I would be happy.

The new chaos space marines codex is coming out this year isnt it?

IG better not get a new dex before Orks, DE, and some others do!

IG better not get a new dex before Orks, DE, and some others do!

LoL you Ork players, what has it been 8 or 9 years now?

Even if they do release a new IG codex before the Orks or DE you will keep playing, lets be honest.

I never heard this rumor before. I think it would be pretty cool if they came out with a new Imperial guard codex. I just don't think I will collect guard anymore because of all the painting that has to be done which is the worst thing that I can do for modeling. Hmm.... another vehicle.... persay....ahhh....hmmm...... not sure just a new vehicle would be cool.:yes:

i think the current guard codex is fine it hasnt failed me yet in any games and the DE and ork players deserve one way more

If they havea new guard codex close to be released.. i hope it comes out after orks for sure. I am very happy with the current codex it has done very well for me. seeing as that's the current guard codex was my first book and guard my first army.. they've served me well. I wouldn't mind a few models being revamped though.

If they havea new guard codex close to be released.. i hope it comes out after orks for sure. I am very happy with the current codex it has done very well for me. seeing as that's the current guard codex was my first book and guard my first army.. they've served me well. I wouldn't mind a few models being revamped though.

Yeah, I don't really need rule revamps. Actually, I want it to stay pretty much the same except for the Rough Riders. Give me some Cadian or IG-standard looking Rough Riders and I'm all set.

Ork (2008 ) is the next codex to be released after Dark Angel (2007). Each codex has a "refresh" time of approx. 5 years, according to the area manager of my local GW shops. I wouldnt be surprised if IG comes out around 2008 at them same time as the Orks. They've release 2 codecies during the same year before, they could be doing it again. ^_^ I also doubt they'll be releasing Dark Eldar anytime soon, due to the inpopularity.... 2 box of warrior sold through-out the whole year?

Yeah, I don't really need rule revamps. Actually, I want it to stay pretty much the same except for the Rough Riders. Give me some Cadian or IG-standard looking Rough Riders and I'm all set.

He was just sharing some information. Yeah the rough riders would be cool. Even though I don't plan on having a big guard army although I might continue it after finishing my space marine army and eldar. Orks I hope come out first they need it the most. The only thing I don't want for the orks is more transports. They got enough of those and they are pretty deadly with thirty orks in them.

Sorry,

But much as it pains me as an Ork player, it appears that it may be Chaos to follow Dark Angels - the circumstantial rumours grow to support this. So given another Smurf related release early 2oo8 Ork may get in mid 2008 and if so IG 2009.

I do not know where your store manager gets the 5 year shelf life. If that were so it can only apply to some. If true now lead with 3 main codexes, Tau with two - Smurfs don't count as they are updated every three days, or so it feels like

A disgruntled green meanie, Wilyc

Yeah,I've heard chaos,orks,then DE,then(possibly)IG,I kind of doubt IG,it just got done not to long ago,I say 2010 really.But they need to stop introduceing different guard regiments(by this I mean the vostryans)and start updateing some IG box sets,like rough riders,ratlings,orgyns,some officers need to be redone as well,maybe make a plastic HQ box(pushing it i know,I can always try and suggest),i'm not worried on the guard codex really,but they need to focus on the minis a little bit.

the only thing that bothers me about the IG is id like to see a more flexible doctrine system, its ridiculous normal guard can take hardened fighters but rough riders can't,
and the elite storm troopers of my krieg, the guys that do suicide runs all day long,
cant take the doctrines the line troopers can.
another vehicle would be nice, maybe include the salamander or the leman extermenator.

That reminded me of some thing that I wanted for there army. Maybe trying to make their docterins a little better or make them more effective. The ones that I have seen arent really that effective.

Maybe he was talking about a upgraded codex not a new one. For example a second edition imperial guard codex for 4th edition 40k. Like the second edition dark eldar codex that is out now.

I appologise for not making myself clearer. From what I can gather, he was referring not to a full codex, but somewhat of a suppliment with a few more doctrines and units in it. As for chaos/orks, he say's it's probably going to be right before this coming summer campaign (whichever one is not done then, more likely then not it will be done before the next christmas season), as well as the usual suppliment like eye of terror.