So lesson learned... when a new Space Marine codex comes out, be sure to take the day off. Because I have been bombarded with SM lists, rules confirmations, combos, and pictures of unit entries all day. All of the discussion captivated me to go get a copy of the codex for my self to join the fun. With that being said, I am absolutely amazed at the amount of flexibility in the new Space Marine codex. Being able to ally with yourself to take advantage of multiple chapter tactics and character special rules is amazing. Surprisingly, Dark Angels, Blood Angels, and Space Wolves still add a lot as an allied contingent which needs to be fully explored as well.
Also, you know this codex is promising when one of the first text messages you receive in the morning is "Hey Brandon, did you pay GW to write this codex for you?" Yes, true story. I received this message this morning. Every unit which I have been experimenting with all throughout 6th edition either received a price cut, more special rules, or both. So now I can take all of the units I love and then some.
So before I start talking about my new concept lists, who else is wasting their weekend away talking about space marines and building lists?
Fun times isn't it?