40k 8th Edition: First Impressions

PRAISE THY EMPRAH!

Rejoice for Geedubs learned from AoS's failure on launch and didn't make a repeat on 40k.
I really enjoy the simplicity of the rules. It doesn't feel unfinished like AoS and is relatively easy to introduce to new players.
The removal of AV and the return of armor modifiers is welcoming to me. This helps eliminate the "tier list" of the armies assures that every unit can be eliminated by any other unit (7e terminators vs. Orks... lol).
Out of my 3 dozen or so games of 8th, I can say that this is the best balance of 40k at launch I've ever seen and it is the most enjoyment I've gotten from 40k in awhile.
I have fought every army now and none seem OTT.
I'm looking quite foward to the release of the new codexes (Spehss Marines releases today). The indexes were a blanket of compatibility for 8e and I was quite angry at first at the loss of uniqueness of each individual chapter / legion at launch. But they IMMEDIATELY  stated that these indexes are a filler for <1 year until the codexes are released. Which should re-instate uniqueness back in to the game.


Overall I'm very excited about this edition and looking forward for the codex releases. I'm also hoping for new CSM models for my Black Legion army (Abaddon can legally hit the bar up with me).