Hello and welcome to Lustria Online!
It's great to see more table-top veterans from earlier editions. Glad your initial bearings with 8th edition will be with Lizardmen.
It's a great time to pick up Lizzie's as we are such a versatile army. 8th edition has really stepped up the Magic phase, took some thunder away from cavalry and put it towards infantry.
With the new Magic rules and spells, the Slann is on the top of the casting world. Our Saurus troops are some of the better Core infantry in-game. Skirmishing has taken a hit in 8th, but our poison darts and javelins are pretty potent and can now hurt warmachines.
No, we don't have the shooting range as other armies as that is a drawback with Lizardmen. But at movement 6, our infantry can outrun and have a better chance of out-maneuvering our enemies. We also have flyers (Terradons with skink riders) and Monsters (Stegadons and Carnosaurs) and living artillery with flame-spouting Salamanders and quill firing Razordons.
Model wise, we have just gotten many of our metals turned to FineCast resin. So, if you prefer less weight on your table, then great! If not, well then I'd suggest you check your LGS or Ebay for some before they are off the shelfs.
Unfortunately, GW just did a price hike this month, but being a vet from 7th I am sure you are aware of GW's price increases anyways.
This forum has so many talented artists and great tacticians so I am sure there is something archived that can help you out. And if you can't seem to find an answer to a question(s), then just ask it in the appropriate thread heading and I am sure we'll get you some answers.
Once again, welcome to the forums and enjoy your stay!
- Lord Cedric
