I think they're doing this with an eye towards expanding the franchise.  I would - I mean, I can see Dark Angels, Blood Angels, etc. coming on line in future expansions.  Doing just the Imperium, in general, wouldn't allow them to expand the game.
 
I'm thinking that with the modular board, small Space Marine Chapters, etc. this gives FFG the opportunity to run with it if it gets popular.  I'm hoping it does; looks good to me.

Damoel,
 
Thanks for the input.  I'm a bit of a games junkie, even thought they don't hit the table as often as I'd wish.  Already preordered Forbidden Stars...I guess TI Rex will be my next wallet-thinning objective!

Damoel,
 
Thanks for the input.  I'm a bit of a games junkie, even thought they don't hit the table as often as I'd wish.  Already preordered Forbidden Stars...I guess TI Rex will be my next wallet-thinning objective!

Sorta forgot about this, but yes, I would recommend Rex. As I stated I prefer Dune, but they are both solid games, and Rex is a bit more forgiving with regards to teaching new folks, which I find to be important.

Actually, you got me thinking about TI Rex.  I've had my eye on it for a while but haven't pulled the trigger.  You recommend it? (I know, wrong forum, but...).
 
I'm pretty excited for Forbidden Stars, though.  Looks pretty good to me.

I think they're doing this with an eye towards expanding the franchise.  I would - I mean, I can see Dark Angels, Blood Angels, etc. coming on line in future expansions.  Doing just the Imperium, in general, wouldn't allow them to expand the game.
 
I'm thinking that with the modular board, small Space Marine Chapters, etc. this gives FFG the opportunity to run with it if it gets popular.  I'm hoping it does; looks good to me.

I think they're doing this with an eye towards expanding the franchise.  I would - I mean, I can see Dark Angels, Blood Angels, etc. coming on line in future expansions.  Doing just the Imperium, in general, wouldn't allow them to expand the game.
 
I'm thinking that with the modular board, small Space Marine Chapters, etc. this gives FFG the opportunity to run with it if it gets popular.  I'm hoping it does; looks good to me.

Deathwing?  Dark Angels?  Blood Angels?  Space Wolves?  I can see all kinds of expansions in the 40k universe here...Necrons, Tyranids, other Chaos factions...I think they're making the groups small enough to potentially expand this in a lot of directions.
 
I'm pretty hopeful on this one...

I'll try to put this in words, which is a bit difficult.  Maybe this is just me, but I'll put it out here anyway...if I'm being nostalgic, it's just what came to mind after reading the Eighth's original post.
 
I love Descent 2e...one of the best games I own, and I have everything they've released for it.  However, it can't compare with my earliest gaming memories of playing Axis and Allies (first edition...I'm dating myself here...) way back when my buddies and I would play it all night long, back and forth, until one of my friends had to leave for his paper route the next morning.  We all agreed to pause the game until he was finished with his route and could come back so we could finish.  For me, the game was great, but the experience with my friends was even better.  Best birthday party I ever had.
 
So, fast forward a couple decades (and a bit more), add a career, a few kids, and all the associated pressures and responsibilities, and the fact that I just don't have much time for gaming.  But I have a good group, and we get together regularly, over significant distances.  But I can't re-create those earlier memories and experiences; the time and circumstances have just moved beyond those first days.  New memories, new friends, etc., just add to my experiences, and make everything better.
 
I guess I'm just saying that if you're trying to re-create all the earlier memories of the fun with the games, you may be chasing a feather in the wind.  That said, I think we all do that, to a degree.  I know I do, but I also make sure to enjoy the chase.
 
End of waxing philosophical.  Pass the tissues!

I'll try to put this in words, which is a bit difficult.  Maybe this is just me, but I'll put it out here anyway...if I'm being nostalgic, it's just what came to mind after reading the Eighth's original post.
 
I love Descent 2e...one of the best games I own, and I have everything they've released for it.  However, it can't compare with my earliest gaming memories of playing Axis and Allies (first edition...I'm dating myself here...) way back when my buddies and I would play it all night long, back and forth, until one of my friends had to leave for his paper route the next morning.  We all agreed to pause the game until he was finished with his route and could come back so we could finish.  For me, the game was great, but the experience with my friends was even better.  Best birthday party I ever had.
 
So, fast forward a couple decades (and a bit more), add a career, a few kids, and all the associated pressures and responsibilities, and the fact that I just don't have much time for gaming.  But I have a good group, and we get together regularly, over significant distances.  But I can't re-create those earlier memories and experiences; the time and circumstances have just moved beyond those first days.  New memories, new friends, etc., just add to my experiences, and make everything better.
 
I guess I'm just saying that if you're trying to re-create all the earlier memories of the fun with the games, you may be chasing a feather in the wind.  That said, I think we all do that, to a degree.  I know I do, but I also make sure to enjoy the chase.
 
End of waxing philosophical.  Pass the tissues!

Been a while since I checked the boards.
 
Thank you very much for your help in clarifying everything!