I'm happy with 2 players because there's a chance I'll get to play it with someone now! Usually I can only find one friend to play the games that are 2 - 4 players anyway....

Gokuscurse said:

Although it probably wouldn't be too hard to make some house rules to make each of the main chapters (or at least the Big Four) into separate players.  That would then turn it into a 4/5-on-1 game, which could be interesting on the assumption it is balanced as such.

Personally I agree with the 2-player format, I think it's true to the first edition and for the best overall.  I'm also uncertain, as others have expressed, about spending $100 on a 2 player game.  Usually when we game it's at least 3 or 4 people.  We'll see though.

Same here, there is a chance I won't purchase it because it is 2 players only, which I barely play, except against my gf, but I doubt it is the kind of game that would appeal to her.

I wish there were a team option, as there are not that many good team games. 

Guys, what's the point? Haven't you ever played cooperative games? I daresay everything can be a cooperative entertainment, even chess. I am positive I will play HH with three friends: two of us versus two. It will be a lot of fun to discuss (whispering) strategies, to divide attention on separate parts of the board. I will be a commander of the left wing, an my pal - of the right one. Or the other way round. Team versus team instead man versus man :). I think it will be great.

I am positive. How about a Horus heresy Tournament ala Axis and Allies

It does seem a little wrong spending all of that on 2 players... i would perfer it if the primarchs were like slots for new players to join in.  i dout i will be buying it as it's nicer if u play as a group in these sorts of games.

I am frankly glad FFG is putting out one of these massive games in a 2 player format. War of the Ring is essentially a 2 player game, and I think HH will fill that sort of niche. All the other big box games by FFG pretty much need 3 or more. Some you can play 2 player, but work better with 3 or more. 3 or more is not something that you can always get with these games. Especially ones that are challenging.

simpatikool said:

You are forgetting Tide of Iron.

PBnJ said:

I will for sure.  Heck i already bought my CE War of the Ring so this is a pitance and that's essentially a two player game :P.  Besides Chaos in the old world is a great multi player GW game and this is a great pairing for nights when you and your friend/wife wanna just sit and play a game.