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Hi all,
I'm Troy. After more than 20 years I have finally convinced someone I know to give epic a try (exquisite timing, isn't it) and for various reasons have decided to start with NetEpic. I'm doing OK with the rules, but I have a few questions about this site and current events and stuff. For starters, I have gathered that there is a revision of the NE rules currently underway, but there are so many threads about that seem relevant to it, some of them kinda old, that I am not sure how to get caught up on the conversation enough to participate. So,
I'm Troy. After more than 20 years I have finally convinced someone I know to give epic a try (exquisite timing, isn't it) and for various reasons have decided to start with NetEpic. I'm doing OK with the rules, but I have a few questions about this site and current events and stuff. For starters, I have gathered that there is a revision of the NE rules currently underway, but there are so many threads about that seem relevant to it, some of them kinda old, that I am not sure how to get caught up on the conversation enough to participate. So,
First, welcome to the boards and welcome to net epic!
You picked a good time to jump back in since I was inactive for over 6 years and I am experiencing another spike in my enthusiasm for epic and have started quite a few things as a result.
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What is the current status of the revision? What threads are most important to understanding it? What is the timetable for finishing it? What stuff still needs done for it? What are the major issues that need revising and why?
The current status is ongoing. It may have a month or so since it started, so its relatively new.
The main goals of the revision are two fold.
1) To search for and root out the typos, mistakes and omissions of the main books
2)To tweak units that may need and to update the wording to be less confusing.
What needs to be done in general is to read each book and post whatever mistakes, omissions or recommendations for tweaking you may have in the appropriate army list thread. A army list leader will be compiling such things in a master document for easier editing.
The key threads to understand the more salient issues of late are the Eldar thread, the chaos thread and the IG thread. These have been the more active ones and touched upon several issues that have been longstanding.
To this point it seems that consensus was reached on the salient points discussed but feel free to add your point of view or bring up new ones.
Finally, there is no "deadline". People are contributing their free time to read, edit and comment, so I do not wish to pressure them with a firm date. Loosely speaking I would like to get the overall typos and such done my years end.
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All the sub-forums up above, are they strictly for revision info, or should general questions, comments, rules queries, tactics ect... go in those threads as well? (primarch's little into post about someone to lead each race makes it sound like the former, but then there is no place for the later but here in general).
Please feel free to post whatever you wish in the thread or subforum you think is most germane to the topic you wish to discuss. If you think a new thread needs to be opened feel free to do so or even open a new thread in the general section (as you did with this one).
I monitor everything on a daily basis, so nothing should slip my watchful eye.
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With a revision going on, is there any point in posting proofreading info at this time? If so, where?
Oh indeed kind sir!
Please post any proofreading corrects, suggestions or recommendation to the forum/thread that applies to the book you are proofreading (army lists or core rules).
Out of all the things we would like proofreading is NUMBER ONE!
If you have the time, post whatever proofreading changes/recommendation you can find, the army list leader will compile them.
I for one would be extremely grateful if you decide to do this. I consider it of utmost utility!
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Likewise, although I can't really help much with actual rules issues right now, I do have some input on organization, layout, formatting, that kind thing from a new player's perspective, but I don't know where to voice it?
I for one would be extremely appreciative of this point of view. While I understand a lot of "old hands" play net epic, it must be accessible to new players as well. However being so close to the design it is hard for us to see things with a fresh eye, so such input is extremely valuable.
I heartily encourage you to start a thread in this section or which ever you choose (core book or army list) and point these things out.
This time around I will be the one doing the formatting and such, so any insight is greatly appreciated.
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Oh, and is there someplace where I should be introducing myself? It always kinda feels odd jumping to posting on a new board without an introduction.
You did the right thing by opening this thread and asking questions.
Feel free to add more about yourself (armies you play, interesting games, etc) on this very thread.
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Thanks a bunch guys.
Thank YOU sir!
I am greatly appreciative of any and all enthusiasm (as you have displayed) to help things along.
Primarch