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It's a shame that Thousand Sons have always been gimped by the Chaos codices over the years. Back in 3rd edition they kind of sucked, and even now they don't appear that great either. I always thought they were at least as powerful as the Grey Knights, so a conversion army would probably work best for me. Plus, don't the Grey Knights have very few models on the table? Big savings!
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goose fleet posted:Back in 3rd edition they kind of sucked, and even now they don't appear that great either. Tson Chosen were loving baller back in 3.5. Whole unit of sorcerers on Discs of Tzeentch, tossing out auto-pass psychic powers like candy. Completely bonkers, even if they were expensive. The main issue with Tsons is the unit itself. You've got an expensive unit of slow-moving AP3 bolters in a game where if an MEQ isn't in cover, they're in a transport (or more uncommon, in melee), and hobbled by an ML1 Sorcerer stuck with a bad discipline. Rhuberics act as glorified wound counters for the sorcerer, and he kind of sucks rear end for his points cost. They're a generalist unit in a game where specialization is king, and where better shooting and better psychic power can be found cheaper even in their own codex. There's ways to fix this, too. Have the Sorcerer grant Relentless to the unit while alive, and when he's dead they get stuck with S&P. Let the sorcerer be ML2. Make the Lore suck less rear end. Allow the Rhuberics to get special/heavy weapons again. Make them cheaper. Make their bolters force rerolls on successful armor saves/cover saves rather than AP3. Let them deepstrike. Any one or even a couple of them would go a long way to making them a more attractive unit, but as it stands they're just not worth taking. Mark of Tzeentch isn't even bad either, it's just served better on units other than Thousand Sons.
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So I'm a little apprehensive to post this, but why not? I'm involved in a podcast with some of my buddies. This is the first episode I've been in, since our inaugural episode vanished into the nether (when we did the entire thing without turning on the recording.) I think the guys have put together something entertaining enough, though, and figure it is nice enough to listen to while painting. God willing, you might even get a chuckle. Check it out here. I'll happily listen to any advice, and if anyone doesn't hate it, that's a good start. (I'm the twat who isn't sitting close enough to his microphone. We're still working some kinks out here and there.)
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Aug 14, 2015 21:08
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Uroboros posted:Spotted this hotness at the gamestore. This made me kind of puke in my mouth. Amazing.
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SRM posted:There's a 40k Knight Titan game called Freeblade coming out: They hosed up the scaling so bad, it looks and plays just like Space Marine but with a hunched over robot man. It doesn't look like a giant war machine, it moves almost as fast as a person, and there are no tiny 40k bus stops or watermelon stands near it to make it look as tall as it is. That imperial eagle is so big, as are the other environmental details, that I thought they were going for a Small Soldiers gag, like your 40k robit model came to life and hosed up your house while you were at work.
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Aug 14, 2015 21:49
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Mango Polo posted:She, and she only handled some photo aspects for the site afaik. I bet she took the ones with all the fancy collages, but none of the actual resin models Von Humboldt posted:So I'm a little apprehensive to post this, but why not? I'm involved in a podcast with some of my buddies. This is the first episode I've been in, since our inaugural episode vanished into the nether (when we did the entire thing without turning on the recording.) I think the guys have put together something entertaining enough, though, and figure it is nice enough to listen to while painting. God willing, you might even get a chuckle. Going to listen for the Russian history part. You best not upset comrade BULBASAUR
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Aug 14, 2015 22:07
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 The stage is set. The imperial guard is ready.
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Aug 14, 2015 22:16
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Lord Twisted posted:I'm almost 100% sure I'm going to collect Thousand Sons when they bring them out, simply because I know they're going to look so. loving. sick. Their contemptors will no doubt be baller. poo poo, I already know what I'm going to be using for a 1K Sons contemptor when my penny jar fills up enough http://sciborminiatures.com/en_,shop.php?art=2995 Love how it looks and I get to Not Give GW Money
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Aug 14, 2015 22:22
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BULBASAUR posted:I bet she took the ones with all the fancy collages, but none of the actual resin models
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Aug 14, 2015 22:40
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I SEE THAT loving MONKEY IN THE CASE  
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Slimnoid posted:I SEE THAT loving MONKEY IN THE CASE hahaha That is badass!
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DJ Dizzy posted:
Hey what lights are you using in your detolf cases?
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Lord Twisted posted:Cataphract - as you're an Ork player and I've played against Orks for years and years, I'd be really interested to know about any Orky taktiks, lists, combos etc that you like or use? I'm listening to your interview on IC final podcast, would be cool to know what your opinion is there. Glad you enjoyed it man. I'm sad to be done... but not sad enough to continue. 
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Just about wrapped up with the final episode, Ghost Hand. Sad to see the show go, but it's been great while it lasted. You ended the show at a good time- considering the level of pessimism and backlash Age of the Emperor will soon create.
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Aug 14, 2015 23:29
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Ghost Hand posted:Hey what lights are you using in your detolf cases? Uh.. white LED strips from ikea? Also yes, Knight King Kong is awesome.
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Aug 14, 2015 23:37
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Oh man, I saw a metal Cypher model at a hobby shop today. Don't know if I should go back and buy it for the $17 they're asking for just to troll some Dark Angel players.
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Star Man posted:Oh man, I saw a metal Cypher model at a hobby shop today. Don't know if I should go back and buy it for the $17 they're asking for just to troll some Dark Angel players. Every time I use Cypher against a DA player they throw everything at him, pretty much following by the fluff without realizing it. Plus the model is one of my favorite sculpts. 
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Slimnoid posted:I SEE THAT loving MONKEY IN THE CASE I love the inquisitor in the yellow hat. I'm curious if it's a proxy army, or if you can take an almost entirely jokero fource.
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Ghost Hand posted:Glad you enjoyed it man. I'm sad to be done... but not sad enough to continue. Star Man posted:Oh man, I saw a metal Cypher model at a hobby shop today. Don't know if I should go back and buy it for the $17 they're asking for just to troll some Dark Angel players. DJ Dizzy posted:
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Von Humboldt posted:It's just a brief bit on blocking detachments (and I didn't even get a chance to tear into the idea that they just shot dudes left and right!) and leaders, if I recall. Me and Ted both did a lot on Russian History in school, so it was pretty easy for us to get off topic. However, I will happily report back that the listeners demand MORE Soviet information, since that's my jam. Can you tell me what time to skip to so I don't have to listen to man children carry on with very pedestrian dick jokes?
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So about fielding armies without a force organization chart, how does it work? Do you just buy a bunch of models based off their respective codices and that's that? If you have to get the other guy's permission, isn't that basically the way it's always been for friendly games?
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Big Willy Style posted:Can you tell me what time to skip to so I don't have to listen to man children carry on with very pedestrian dick jokes? Though, to be fair, we talk about crotch armor at some point later in the broadcast and make some jokes about that. I can understand if you're looking for something a bit more straight, but this is going to be some dudes talking about the game and giving each other crap. If that isn't your thing (and judging by your reaction to a dick joke, it isn't,) that's fine. I'm not even sure it is our thing. We're still sussing out where we're going. Von Humboldt fucked around with this message at 04:20 on Aug 15, 2015 |
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goose fleet posted:So about fielding armies without a force organization chart, how does it work? Do you just buy a bunch of models based off their respective codices and that's that? If you have to get the other guy's permission, isn't that basically the way it's always been for friendly games? You just do whatever the gently caress you want. You don't need their permission, but the game's a social contract just like it always has been so do whatever. Personally I see unbound/allied armies as a great opportunity for counts-as stuff like Buffalo Chicken's armies or things like Genestealer Cult made using Genestealers and Imperial Guard or Orks as the cultists, but there's a lot of potential for dickery. Don't play with people who are dicks and you'll avoid that happening though.
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SRM posted:There better be a huge game that follows, these guys look great, as does the table. 15k apoc.
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Sick. Please take pictures and post a nice batrep.
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Status so far. Stompa charged hellhammer. Proceeded to take 1 hullpoint off it. Edit: Massed Haywire shooting works well against killburstas. DJ Dizzy fucked around with this message at 16:19 on Aug 15, 2015 |
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Xpost. Updating the paint job on my Wave Serpents, you can see a before on the right, and an after on the left. The original paint jobs are from when the Wave Serpent kits first came out (10+ years ago). The old Wave Serpent actually had a clear canopy but I've already laid down the base coat on it for updating. The bright green on the updated WS is actually more vibrant, the blending is a bit cooler (in the sense of contrast) and less sharp, and the gems have been redone. Also, I've recoated the white and added roses. The original paint was pretty thick, so this is unfortunately a little frustrating.  
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goose fleet posted:Is there a list somewhere of which armies are at what edition? https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Codex_(Warhammer_40,000)
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 The imperium won 17-13 against the vile xenos. Pictures will be up tomorrow.
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Given that Inquisitors only got a digital release last time and haven't been updated in a while, are we expecting them to be on the chopping block?
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GreenMarine posted:Given that Inquisitors only got a digital release last time and haven't been updated in a while, are we expecting them to be on the chopping block?
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Gotta make room for another 3 space marine codexes.
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X-posting from the miniatures thread,    My latest little conversion project. I've got a lot of stuff I finally finished painting, too, just need to get a proper camera on them! "I WILL gently caress YOU UP! "
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Drake_263 posted:X-posting from the miniatures thread, These are loving awesome. That is all.
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There's one thing I never got, fluff-wise: if the Grey Knights are so secretive and just seeing them or acknowledging their presence is enough to get you killed or mind-wiped, then why the gently caress is their base right next to the central world of the entire Imperium?
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goose fleet posted:There's one thing I never got, fluff-wise: if the Grey Knights are so secretive and just seeing them or acknowledging their presence is enough to get you killed or mind-wiped, then why the gently caress is their base right next to the central world of the entire Imperium? Because a Space Marine's concept of 'subtlety' boils down to 'using your second-biggest gun'. Boon posted:These are loving awesome. Thank you!
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Pre-Heresy/Loyalist Death Guard. Bone-white armor, brownish-green shoulderpads and weapon casings, bronze decals.
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