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Lord Twisted posted:Hey goons, wanted some advice on making a table. There's a discussion about this in the terrain thread right now. Basically I recommended 2 of those exact tables (but from Costco) and bolting to them a thick sheet of plywood (ideally supported by boards). You could do the same thing with a single table, velcro strips and the plywood. My ghetto solution for the dining room is four 4' long boards which support my 2x2 game tiles (which are 3mm MDF framed with thin wood strips). I went even more ghetto by using boards from pallets and screwing them together to make the 4' long boards, so they're not even single boards, just boards screwed together. They work, though, and they're kept out of site except when setting up or tearing down.
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Lord Twisted posted:Any ghetto solutions I could perhaps consider? I have a real table in the basement, but I threw together an upstairs/outside one recently that's just my existing 2x3 dining room table with a couple 2x4 sheets of 3/4 inch MDF on top - the material is thick enough to not flex from the overhang, and the weight keeps it from shifting around. When I get around to expanding it to a six foot table, I'll probably just throw a couple long pieces of lumber on the table, then put the MDF on top of that. poo poo's heavy, and I prefer the 4x8 downstairs, but it's cheap and it works alright. TheChirurgeon posted:Did we really need more Blood Angels/Space Wolves bits? Also those BA heads with the crowns look dumb as poo poo. Seriously. The space wolfs boxes have aged amazingly well, and the Dracula Marines got a new tac squad like three months ago. It's not just dumb from a hobby perspective - who's gonna buy that poo poo when they already have kits that do the same thing, but better? The Dark Angels one is neat, I guess. The helmet with the wings on it is dorky as hell but I like the rest of the bits fine. I wish they didn't have dangly parts on so many of the pauldrons, it fucks up the classic marine silhouette too much and they break off all the time anyway, but gently caress it, that problem can, like almost all problems in the world, be solved with a knife.
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ANAmal.net posted:Seriously. The space wolfs boxes have aged amazingly well, and the Dracula Marines got a new tac squad like three months ago. It's not just dumb from a hobby perspective - who's gonna buy that poo poo when they already have kits that do the same thing, but better? Yeah I don't mind the DA stuff as much because they only started getting good bits relatively late, but I'd much rather see upgrade sprues like this for the under-served chapters or even the traitor legions.
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May 28, 2015 13:21
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ANAmal.net posted:
Me. Not paying 30 bucks or trying to battle ebay for blood chalices is worth it.
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May 28, 2015 13:30
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I would assume the SW got a sprue so that they could discontinue the old upgrade sprue that pre-dates the current boxes. I don't really see the point in complaining myself. More bits is more bits. If they do well then we'll see them for other chapters.
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May 28, 2015 13:38
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Lord Twisted posted:
I use MDF for my tables, with these stands: http://www.diy.com/departments/bq-sawhorse-workbench/195547_BQ.prd As I don't have much space, everything has to go away- and they fold up a lot smaller than other ones I've seen. The board itself is stored standing vertically, and if it ever shows signs if bowing, I'll start using it the other way up until it's flat again !
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May 28, 2015 14:07
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Lord Twisted posted:Do any goons still play dawn of war 1? Some friends and I had a bit of a Renaissance with the Ultimate Apocalypse mod for soulstorm. Introduces titans etc. Makes imperial guard OP though. Hrmm, haven't tried that one. I've been fiddling a bit with DoWPRO, which I've really been liking. Rebalances a lot of mechanics for the game which I like, makes morale a lot more important and more punishing when it breaks. It also has a really huge overhaul for Sisters of Battle and gives them a lot of really great looking custom buildings and units.
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May 28, 2015 14:23
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I hope we get an Iron Hands upgrade pack. That isn't the existing one.
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Dre2Dee2 posted:Hrmm, haven't tried that one. I've been fiddling a bit with DoWPRO, which I've really been liking. Rebalances a lot of mechanics for the game which I like, makes morale a lot more important and more punishing when it breaks. It also has a really huge overhaul for Sisters of Battle and gives them a lot of really great looking custom buildings and units. It's pretty good. Much larger battles, a ton of new units (though SoB got kinda shafted there unfortunately) and new game modes. Also quite brutal AI. Thanks for the tip with the saw horses. Do you just need 2 for a 6x4 or more?
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Gapey Joe Stalin posted:I would assume the SW got a sprue so that they could discontinue the old upgrade sprue that pre-dates the current boxes. I don't really see the point in complaining myself. More bits is more bits. If they do well then we'll see them for other chapters. They only still sell those in the bitz section on the GW site since it hasn't been in anything for years. That being said I like the look of these, even the redundant ones. I'm gonna have to figure which bits on the Ultramarines sprue will fit in with Horus Heresy duders.
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Lord Twisted posted:Thanks for the tip with the saw horses. Do you just need 2 for a 6x4 or more? I tend to run a 4x4, and there almost touching, so 2 for a 6x4 should be fine Renfield fucked around with this message at 15:54 on May 28, 2015 |
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May 28, 2015 15:52
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So those sprues are $13.50 apiece. And the transfer sheet are $25.
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Macdeo Lurjtux posted:So those sprues are $13.50 apiece. And the transfer sheet are $25. The transfer sheets are the size of the Knight ones, so they're pretty massive, but $25 for decals feels a little steep to me. $13.50 for the Marine sprues isn't bad though, especially when you consider that's how much it costs just to get 10 shoulderpads from the bits sections.
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May 28, 2015 16:04
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The Cult Mechanicus specific detachment only lets you run one HQ, correct? What are the benefits of it (I assume rerolling warlord traits as one)? I'm debating if I need one or two of the HQ units. They look pretty nice for the points, but if I'm not running the standard CAD I won't bother with a second one.
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May 28, 2015 16:58
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You can reuse one of the canticles if I remember correctly.
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May 28, 2015 17:05
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TKIY posted:You can reuse one of the canticles if I remember correctly. Thanks. I'll probably run with a normal CAD than... too bad you can't stick them in a unit with the Kastelan!
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May 28, 2015 17:47
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May 28, 2015 17:54
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WhiskeyJuvenile posted:wait did roboute get a model? Robert Girlieman 
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May 28, 2015 18:01
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LordAba posted:Robert Girlieman drat the critics. I love this model.
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Ghost Hand posted:drat the critics. I love this model.
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Ghost Hand posted:drat the critics. I love this model. Truly, a shocking turn of events.
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LordAba posted:Robert Girlieman That's a hella short sword for a god-warrior
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May 28, 2015 19:14
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SRM posted:There'll be critics for any model from any BL book since it doesn't look like exactly what they imagined, but good gravy I love this model too. It's why I'm starting HH Ultramarines. Considering how intimidated I am by my Thunderbolt and the Contemptor I've had for years, I'll probably get this model and paint it by 2030. Hello.
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Captain Invictus posted:That's a hella short sword for a god-warrior Considering he's in Primarch armor, that thing's got to be, what, six feet? It'd probably qualify as a short sword for a Primarch, though 
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Captain Invictus posted:That's a hella short sword for a god-warrior Its meant to be a gladius I guess, or someone with more milinerd cred will tell me its actually a spatha or something. Agreed it looks sorta strange, its the focal point for his pose and its the least impressive thing on him. My problem with him is he looks too much like a modern Ultramarine lord, I dig all the ancient looks which I think is why I'd totally go a heresy chapter since you get a unique colour scheme.
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Pyrolocutus posted:Considering he's in Primarch armor, that thing's got to be, what, six feet? It'd probably qualify as a short sword for a Primarch, though The photo is misleading, the swords bigger than his torso.
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Look at the size of the scabbard, y'all. The angle on the picture is what's made the sword look small.
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I think I actually like Gulliman's model as bare "marble" more than I like it painted. It reminds me of a bust or statue you'd see in a museum.
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Not sure about the expression. He looks tired and bit bored.
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berzerkmonkey posted:I think I actually like Gulliman's model as bare "marble" more than I like it painted. It reminds me of a bust or statue you'd see in a museum. Yeah. Dude looks like Trajan
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So I got to play a couple games yesterday in prep for this Saturday's tournament. I tried two different lists and both games were set up much in the way the matches in the tournament will be played with combined Altar of War and Maelstrom objective sets. First match I played I used the following: HQ Lord Maccrage - 275 9x Honor Guard w/ Chapter Banner and Pod - 295 Elite Dreadnaught w/ Multi-Melta and Pod Troops 10x Tacticals w/ Plasma, Combi, and Pod - 195 10x Tacticals w/ Melta, Combi, and Pod- 190 Heavy Support 10x Devs w/ 4x Lascannon and Pod - 255 Extra Callidus Assassin - 145 Against a horridly constructed Space Wolves list filled with veterans. I was kind of disappointed, because I wanted to give this list a shot against something more competitive, but ultimately all I lost was a single tactical squad and Calgar who only died in 1v1 combat against my enemy's Wolf Lord(who also died) but the Honor Guard with Power Axes easily handedly 5 Thunder Hammer Stormshield opponents. The Callidus didn't really get a chance to shine, because my opponent seized the intiative on me, and while she killed 4 wolf guard before going down she only barely made her points back. The second game I used: HQ Tigurius - 165 Elite 5x Assault Terminators w/ 3 Hammers 2 Claws - 215 Troops 10x Tacticals w/ Plasma, Combi, Rhino - 200 10x Tacticals w/ Plasma, Combi, Rhino - 200 10x Tacticals w/ Plasma, Combi, Rhino - 200 Fast Attack Storm Talon w/ Skyhammers - 125 Land Speeder w/ Typhoon Missile Launcher - 75 Heavy Support Land Raider Redeemer w/ Multi-Melta - 250 Whirlwind - 65 I played against a more balanced force of Imperial Guard where I lost due to the game ending on turn 5. The entire match was a slog, and while I would've won had we gone to six or seven, I did lose most of my army. First turn two Rhinos were wrecked with both squads failing their pinning. Both pinned squads spent the entire game getting hammered by a Leman Russ and a blob of Guardsmen. The Land Raider did work, but the Terminators inside failed to do anything other than spending two full rounds trying to destroy 3 little sentinels. At this point I am still unsure which list to run with come this Saturday, and part me is thinking of doing either: A) Take the first list and swap the Assassin out with the Speeder and Whirlwind from the second list. These games have made it clear that holding objectives is key, and having a sizable back field force is just as important going on the offense. or B) Go with list two, and put all my tacticals in drop pods. I am not entirely disappointed with this list, but having my Rhinos get popped is to common an occurrence. I know this isn't a sizable pod force, but it does allow me to drop 20-30 bodies on my enemy's flank with a Land Raider steaming up his way. It forces him to deal with me, and leaves me plenty of remain behind elements that can secure my side while still reaching out and touching him. I'd welcome any final thoughts before this Saturday. I know Calgar is going to become a LoW so this is likely the last time I'll be able to use him at this tournament scene, so part of me wants to really see him take the field. While dropping him and 29 other bodies turn one isn't the 40-50 Marines you would want hitting the ground on a normal pod list, I still feel they will have a bit of bite to them using tactical doctrine for rerolls, especially if I position them on my opponent's flank.
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This week's Humble Weekly Bundle has Dawn of War GOTY, Dawn of War 2, Dawn of War 2 Retribution, and Space Marine. And some Company of Heroes games. https://www.humblebundle.com/weekly
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Uroboros posted:At this point I am still unsure which list to run with come this Saturday, and part me is thinking of doing either: I'd go with the second list with the pod swap. Or just drop the honor guard out of the first list since they are so drat expensive so you can still rock Calgar. Edit: also 10 man devs is silly. Also you know you snap fire when the devs hit the ground, yeah? Naramyth fucked around with this message at 22:08 on May 28, 2015 |
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ThNextGreenLantern posted:This week's Humble Weekly Bundle has Dawn of War GOTY, Dawn of War 2, Dawn of War 2 Retribution, and Space Marine. And some Company of Heroes games. This is a good deal and I would do it if I hadn't bought each one of those games on release, haha Kinda makes me want to reinstall DoW 2 and play some Last Stand, that was good for a laugh
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SRM posted:There'll be critics for any model from any BL book since it doesn't look like exactly what they imagined, but good gravy I love this model too. It's why I'm starting HH Ultramarines. Considering how intimidated I am by my Thunderbolt and the Contemptor I've had for years, I'll probably get this model and paint it by 2030. For the love of God, man, how many ultramarines do you need?
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That primarch has shoulderpads under his shoulderpads. But no helmet.
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Grav-pistol on a biker sergeant traveling with two grav-guns or leave him naked?
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Ignite Memories posted:For the love of God, man, how many ultramarines do you need? All of them.
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Lord Twisted posted:Hey goons, wanted some advice on making a table. I bought a 3x6' folding table cheap. Then bought 1x2" boards and constructed two 3x4' frames and cut MDF to screw into that. Drilled some pegs into one frame, holes in the other, and voila. Laid a battle mat over that and its literally one of best boards ive played on and incredibly easy to break down and store
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