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a7m2: Jul 9, 2012

In Warhammer Underworlds, I'm still allowed to use warbands from the first season, correct? It's just universal cards I can't use? I have some skellington boys I want to play with.

# ¿ Nov 30, 2020 04:47

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# ¿ Apr 28, 2024 10:59

a7m2: Jul 9, 2012

with a rebel yell she QQd posted:

Also staying on topic, I never posted my vamps here from the Oath thread so:

These look awesome

# ¿ Dec 2, 2020 08:56

a7m2: Jul 9, 2012

NUMBER 1 FULCI FAN posted:

Anecdotally, what other GW boxed games have been gaining traction? I like the look and simplicity of Warcry as a sort of beer and pretzels tabletop game, but the $200+ starter box is a pretty absurd barrier to entry. Same with Necromunda, though the setting appeals to me less. So if I got into a GW skirmish game it'd probably have to be all in on one.

Underworlds might be closer to what you're looking for

# ¿ Dec 8, 2020 18:45

a7m2: Jul 9, 2012

AnEdgelord posted:

Is it worth picking up the older warbands for Underworlds? I'm gonna start playing again with a buddy of mine from work who hasn't played with me since we messed around with the Nightvault starter and this time I'd like to start collecting some of the other warbands to mess around with. I also wanted to ask if some of the older card expansions are still good to pick up or if the cards in them are irrelevant now that they've rotated out.

It's completely fine. Only the older universal cards aren't valid anymore in tournaments unless a newer card with the same name exists (use the newer card's text in case it's updated) and even then you can just agree to use them anyway (we do when I play with friends).

# ¿ Dec 9, 2020 08:05

a7m2: Jul 9, 2012

MRLOLAST posted:

Does the boards really differ that much for UW? Like does one benefit a certain playstyle more than another or is it just taste?

i think so. the location of the starting spots are the most impactful and the four boards my friends and i use are fairly different. the way the boards are set up at the start of the game can make a huge difference, and the board layout is a part of that

# ¿ May 6, 2021 10:59

a7m2: Jul 9, 2012

Underworlds is a good time

# ¿ Jun 9, 2021 12:33

a7m2: Jul 9, 2012

fallingdownjoe posted:

This may be a really dumb question, but are they still using Finecast resin? Did they get any better at quality control on it? I ask because I was looking at getting one of these Doomflayers the other day, but if they're still likely to be as bad as some of the other finecast pieces I've had in the past I may hold off.

Not on new stuff AFAIK but yes.

It's still trash.

# ¿ Jun 17, 2021 10:15

a7m2: Jul 9, 2012

I mentioned it in the other thread but Underworlds is better than Necromunda. Unless you're dead set on the 40k universe (which I'd understand), I'd absolutely go for that. Otherwise, yeah get Necromunda

# ¿ Jun 19, 2021 17:46

a7m2: Jul 9, 2012

Squibsy posted:

Underworlds is good but the churn is pretty overwhelming

not a problem if you're just playing with pals. i can see it being annoying if you're playing in a flgs though

Electric Hobo posted:

Counterpoint: They aren't even remotely the same kind of game, so buy and play both. Who needs food anyway?

i didn't suggest they're the same, just that underworlds is better. ideally get both yes

# ¿ Jun 19, 2021 19:35

a7m2: Jul 9, 2012

Anarcho-Commissar posted:

As someone who would have been getting started in KT, it's an issue for me because I want a SpecOps team, like the A-Team, Dirty Dozen, or Bad Batch. I don't want to play "just a normal squad detached over there." I want Gaunt's Ghosts.

That I'd have to buy multiple boxes would still be GW's fault for not selling kits with the right options, and for shutting down bitz sales.

It looks like they are planning to release kits like this and besides, with kitbashing and painting you can still make them look like your guys and give them personality, you just have less choice over loadouts and composition. It's a fair complaint, but I don't think it's that bad.

# ¿ Aug 16, 2021 12:47

a7m2: Jul 9, 2012

Vulpes Vulpes posted:

Finally finished up Mir Kainan and his Reapers, looking forward to getting these guys on the table.

love them. the axe blade looks great in particular

# ¿ Sep 7, 2021 10:26

a7m2: Jul 9, 2012

Mollog's Mob is extremely fun to paint and pretty fun to play, so I definitely recommend grabbing that.

# ¿ Apr 29, 2022 07:58

a7m2: Jul 9, 2012

If a friend and I want to get into Necromunda, what's a good way to start? It seems really difficult to get into now. What rule books do I even get?

I already own a Van Saar box (I got it as a gift a long time ago) and plenty of terrain but I'm not dead set on Van Saar. I'd love to get two teams that are fairly balanced towards each other.

# ¿ May 7, 2022 10:31

a7m2: Jul 9, 2012

I'm getting a 3D printer and am REALLY excited to try Epic. I keep seeing references to fan-compiled rules or something? Can somebody link it to me?

I'd also really appreciate some resources on where to find models.

# ¿ May 22, 2022 19:21

a7m2: Jul 9, 2012

berzerkmonkey posted:

https://www.net-armageddon.org/

Models are going to be so you'll just have to search for those.

Thanks for the link! I thought the "off-brand" models were fine but fair enough.

# ¿ May 23, 2022 05:07

a7m2: Jul 9, 2012

mllaneza posted:

We just had a Kickstarter for not-Grey Knights get copyright flagged. They delivered the models first though

Ah that sucks. I guess I'll keep an eye on this thread and try to jump on stuff quickly.

# ¿ May 23, 2022 12:36

a7m2: Jul 9, 2012

Is there a reason you're limited to up to 7 models per infantry base in Epic 40k? I would really like to use the model below for my hormagaunts but it's technically against the rules.

I know my buddy doesn't care but what about people in general? Does it have any impact at all on the way the game is played?

# ¿ May 31, 2022 10:24

a7m2: Jul 9, 2012

I like the swarm look so I prefer to just keep it as such.

Cease to Hope posted:

It 100% does not matter. Infantry units in all of the popular fan-made versions of Epic are one squad per base, and aren't counting heads. The smallest functional unit in all of them is "one squad(ron)" or "one vehicle".

Thanks. Do you think anyone would give a poo poo? I guess I wouldn't want to play with anyone who does anyway

# ¿ May 31, 2022 12:13

a7m2: Jul 9, 2012

MCPeePants posted:

I used to have some extremely cool Tyranid swarms collected on Thingiverse, but it seems they've been taken down. Was probably a 1-1/4" round base with gaunts absolutely crammed together, always made me want to start an army.

I found it but I prefer the rectangular bases.

Captain Rufus posted:

Or just have your Nids from the Before Times.

That's right cuz I'm old im objectively better and more correct because I bought stuff when it was available.

So loving cool, I'm quite jealous. The 3D printed stuff is still quite good though

# ¿ Jun 1, 2022 12:01

a7m2: Jul 9, 2012

I don't think I can post them here but these epic space bug troops can be found on at least one of the big STL sites

# ¿ Jun 4, 2022 19:01

a7m2: Jul 9, 2012

quote:

Novitiate Superior � Plasma pistol and power weapon

Novitiate Condemnor

2 x Novitiate Purgatus

Novitiate Dialogus

Novitiate Pronatus

Novitiate Preceptor

Novitiate Penitent

Novitiate Duelist

Novitiate Hospitaller

Is this still a good list? Got it from Goonhammer but the article is from late 2021.
Thinking of maybe replacing the duelist with an exactor (or if possible magnetizing it)

# ¿ Sep 14, 2022 17:50

a7m2: Jul 9, 2012

Al-Saqr posted:

Hey guys, been thinking of dipping my toe back into 40k but I cant go the normal route since that would require alot of money and time investment, as well as the fact that I dont have anyone else who would be willing to learn the rules with such minutae. Sadly, Space hulk seems to be extremely rare expensive.

Necromunda ash wars seems pretty good but it looks like it�s only 2 players?

the game that seems most attractive to me price and reasonability wise is Kill Team, looks like exactly the kind of simpler single package game that�s right up my alley, and I could definitely see it as something much more approachable for normal people to play with and set up, I�m thinking of getting it now.

I was wondering what do you guys think of it? Is it any good? Is it a simpler faster version of 40k? How friendly is it towards normal people to get into?

What set do you recommend to start with?

I am thinking of getting the �Into the Dark� set as my first purchase to try out the game with, it seems to get high reviews and people are saying this is the version that games workshop will expand upon in the near future. Can you use any faction in this new set? Or do the units of the previous set not carry over? I would love to try various factions at some point.

Is it strictly only 2 players only? Or can you expand it somehow to 3 or four players?

Thanks, any advice would be appreciated.

Kill Team is not a simplified 40k, it's solidly its own thing. It's also really good, fast and pretty easy to learn. Pick an army you like, though the ones specially made for Kill Team will be a bit more interesting due to the huge amount of options you get. I'm pretty sure it's doable with more than two players but 2 is the intended number.

e: In my opinion KT is better than 40k.

# ¿ Oct 12, 2022 16:47

a7m2: Jul 9, 2012

Grizzled Patriarch posted:

Do you guys think they're ever going to do another run of the older Underworlds warbands?

So dumb that they made a game about collecting your favorite warbands and building decks and then made like 50% of the warbands and cards impossible to get without paying scalpers 5x the MSRP.

Like I assume they didn't destroy the molds or anything but I kinda expected them to at least do a round of made-to-order reprints by now.

I hope so!

# ¿ Nov 19, 2022 20:09

a7m2: Jul 9, 2012

Crackbone posted:

This might as well be the "GW games that aren't 40k" thread.

AoS isn't a specialist game

# ¿ Dec 4, 2022 16:48

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# ¿ Apr 28, 2024 10:59

a7m2: Jul 9, 2012

rantmo posted:

I know Wahapedia, but which one is this?

Infinity, a different (better) skirmish game

# ¿ Dec 11, 2022 19:39

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