{"product_id":"43-03-codex-death-guard-copy","title":"40-02 Warhammer 40,000 Core Book","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"245\" data-end=\"428\"\u003eThis product is a hardback core rulebook for \u003cem data-start=\"290\" data-end=\"308\"\u003eWarhammer 40,000\u003c\/em\u003e and provides the foundational rules and background required to collect, build, paint, and play with Citadel miniatures.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp data-start=\"430\" data-end=\"467\"\u003eThis 220-page hardback book contains:\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cul\u003e\r\n\u003cli data-start=\"470\" data-end=\"568\"\u003eAn overview of the Warhammer 40,000 hobby, including collecting, building, painting, and playing\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli data-start=\"571\" data-end=\"671\"\u003eCore rules for playing games of \u003cem data-start=\"603\" data-end=\"621\"\u003eWarhammer 40,000\u003c\/em\u003e, suitable for a range of game sizes and formats\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli data-start=\"674\" data-end=\"752\"\u003eExplanations of datasheets, characteristics, and the core phases of the game\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli data-start=\"755\" data-end=\"827\"\u003eRules for mustering armies, setting up games, and achieving objectives\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli data-start=\"830\" data-end=\"894\"\u003eAn introductory mission designed to help players begin playing\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\r\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"896\" data-end=\"914\"\u003eHobby overview\u003c\/h3\u003e\r\n\u003cp data-start=\"915\" data-end=\"1160\"\u003eThe book introduces the Warhammer 40,000 hobby through guidance on starting and expanding a collection, building and painting miniatures, and understanding different styles of play, including Combat Patrol, matched play, and narrative campaigns.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"1162\" data-end=\"1188\"\u003eBackground and setting\u003c\/h3\u003e\r\n\u003cp data-start=\"1189\" data-end=\"1282\"\u003eThe book includes background material introducing the setting of Warhammer 40,000, featuring:\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cul\u003e\r\n\u003cli data-start=\"1285\" data-end=\"1339\"\u003eAn overview of the galaxy and its major institutions\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli data-start=\"1342\" data-end=\"1399\"\u003eHistorical context presented through timelines and maps\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli data-start=\"1402\" data-end=\"1463\"\u003eDescriptions of key locations and themes within the setting\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\r\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"1465\" data-end=\"1477\"\u003eFactions\u003c\/h3\u003e\r\n\u003cp data-start=\"1478\" data-end=\"1693\"\u003eEach major faction in \u003cem data-start=\"1500\" data-end=\"1518\"\u003eWarhammer 40,000\u003c\/em\u003e is presented with background information, visual examples, and an overview of Combat Patrol forces. These include factions from the Imperium, Chaos, and various xenos forces.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"1695\" data-end=\"1709\"\u003eCore Rules\u003c\/h3\u003e\r\n\u003cp data-start=\"1710\" data-end=\"1742\"\u003eThe Core Rules section explains:\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cul\u003e\r\n\u003cli data-start=\"1745\" data-end=\"1772\"\u003eFundamental game concepts\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli data-start=\"1775\" data-end=\"1795\"\u003eThe phases of play\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli data-start=\"1798\" data-end=\"1834\"\u003eUniversal abilities and Stratagems\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli data-start=\"1837\" data-end=\"1880\"\u003eRules for terrain, reserves, and aircraft\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\r\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"1882\" data-end=\"1899\"\u003eCombat Patrol\u003c\/h3\u003e\r\n\u003cp data-start=\"1900\" data-end=\"1963\"\u003eThis section introduces the Combat Patrol game mode, including:\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cul\u003e\r\n\u003cli data-start=\"1966\" data-end=\"1996\"\u003eAn explanation of the format\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli data-start=\"1999\" data-end=\"2028\"\u003ePainting standards for play\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli data-start=\"2031\" data-end=\"2111\"\u003eSix Combat Patrol missions with objectives, special rules, and deployment maps\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\r\n\u003cp data-start=\"2113\" data-end=\"2195\"\u003eThe book concludes with an indexed reference section for ease of use during games.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Games workshop","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49773033193718,"sku":null,"price":87.8,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0611\/7759\/4102\/files\/Book.jpg?v=1765077237","url":"https:\/\/plenty-of-games-au.myshopify.com\/products\/43-03-codex-death-guard-copy","provider":"Plenty of Games","version":"1.0","type":"link"}