Now that the Grey Knights is approaching in 40K, I'm looking to get back involved with the ITF lists, particularly the Ordo Malleus lists. I know that fattdex has been brewing his own list based on the new book and I've been in contact with him. This isn't really a thread about spitballing changes to the list but a question as to what direction people think the list should go in.
Firstly, I'm pretty happy with the Ordo Malleus Inquisitorial Task Force as it is. It's been quite extensively playtested and I know there were a few mechanics people didn't like for one reason or another, it
works. It has a unique playstyle which was fun and not particularly overpowered. Certainly there was room for improvement, but by and large I'm quite happy it's within tolerable balance limits.
Now it is clear the new Grey Knight book makes GKs very different in 40K.
- Reduced combat capablilties: one attack each, no WS boost in 40K
- No Fearless, but TSKNF instead
- Stormraven, Rhinos and Razorbacks as transports
- No Stormtroopers, only Inquisitorial retinues
- Shrouding only a psychic power now
Bringing these changes across to Epic more-or-less means a total reboot and having to start playtesting again. Removing Fearless I'm sure would be welcomed (although Grey Knights never really had the issues other Fearless lists were plagued by). Shrouding had it's use in Epic but could be removed (especially with Stormravens added) and save a special rule (and certain forum members would leave me alone about it
)
What is it the community wants? A few tweaks but keep the format of the list the same, even though it is based on the old Grey Knights or a total reboot?