does this game use the same mechanics as RT and DH? Or does it have its own system? i love the DH/RT system, very elegant and innovative.

Wiggles said:

You can read the designer diaries to see what the mechanics are in terms of dice. NO, this does not use the same mechanics as Dark Heresy, Rogue Trader, or WHRP 2nd edition. Yes, some people are annoyed by this, others see it as a good thing.

The facts

The previous version of this game, WFRP2, was the first version of the mechanics on which DH and RT were based.

This game, WFRP3, comes with newer mechanics, although the soul of WFRP mechanics, that is, the career system (with skills and talents) seems to remain.

My opinion

At the moment, I have liked most previews I've seen in the diary although there are a couple things I will houserule (personal taste). I think FFG is striving to use mechanics that allow to play gritty Warhammer campaigns, as it has been with WFRP2 and as it should be. The mechanics they have introduced solve a couple problems WFRP2 had and seem elegant.

Also, because this game is a new edition of a very active game, WFRP2, you'll see many "hater" posts out there from people that feel betrayed because GW and FFG will discontinue WFRP2 (remember FFG has a license to publish Warhammer material, but GW is the owner of Warhammer so I don't know exactly how much freedom FFG has on marketing, new rules, etc.).

Game is being presold already at Amazon for 63$ (in amazon.com search Warhammer Fantasy Roleplay Core Set) so I guess the price in retail stores won't be much higher than that... I find it a very reasonable price for the amount of stuff you'll get, so I have already preordered it a copy for myself and will probably buy one for my gaming club (I'll have to discuss this with the club's committee, though).