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2013/07/28 16:11:49
Subject: Pictures from US Gamesday
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Fixture of Dakka
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More pictures? Usually we get more info and pictures. Where is all the info? GD really seemed to have slacken off. I remember even last year there was excitment on the forums over Games Day. It seems dead now.
Is this the things to come for GW now? I mean if you can't dazzle on your own shows, what is there to expect then?
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Agies Grimm:The "Learn to play, bro" mentality is mostly just a way for someone to try to shame you by implying that their metaphorical nerd-wiener is bigger than yours. Which, ironically, I think nerds do even more vehemently than jocks.
Everything is made up and the points don't matter. 40K or Who's Line is it Anyway?
Auticus wrote: Or in summation: its ok to exploit shoddy points because those are rules and gamers exist to find rules loopholes (they are still "legal"), but if the same force can be composed without structure, it emotionally feels "wrong". |
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2013/07/28 16:13:00
Subject: Re:Pictures from US Gamesday
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Did Fulgrim Just Behead Ferrus?
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Honestly, this Games Day seems to be a big failure on GW's part, according to all the pictures and comments I've seen so far. The "premier" event for the "world's best miniatures company" doesn't seem to be very spectacular. Some cool models, but no open gaming? GW just seems to not care so much these days. I'll be at the Ogre launch party from Steve Jackson Games in October, and I bet that will be a blast.
Nice to see a painted version of the new HH battle tank. Not quite sold on its appearance, though. Something about it just doesn't look right to me.
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"Through the darkness of future past, the magician longs to see.
One chants out between two worlds: Fire, walk with me." - Twin Peaks
"You listen to me. While I will admit to a certain cynicism, the fact is that I am a naysayer and hatchetman in the fight against violence. I pride myself in taking a punch and I'll gladly take another because I choose to live my life in the company of Gandhi and King. My concerns are global. I reject absolutely revenge, aggression, and retaliation. The foundation of such a method... is love. I love you Sheriff Truman." - Twin Peaks |
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2013/07/28 16:16:49
Subject: Pictures from US Gamesday
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Annoyed Blood Angel Devastator
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I think it looks fantastic, Is it for marines?
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"Treat them with honour, my Brothers. Not because they will bring us victory this day, but because their fate will one day be ours." |
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2013/07/28 16:24:03
Subject: Pictures from US Gamesday
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Ultramarine Master with Gauntlets of Macragge
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Pretty emphatically, yeah.
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2013/07/28 16:31:29
Subject: Re:Pictures from US Gamesday
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Lord Commander in a Plush Chair
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 Lord_Mortis wrote:I have a bunch of pictures from Games Day here. These include pics of the Armies on Parade, terrain, some Golden Demon entries, etc.
I also have a sort of funny story from Games Day. I was looking through the program at who all from the Design Studio was in attendance. I saw Chris Peach listed, and it said he was the "Studio's master of army painting." So I went over to ask him a question about a painting technique. He is in a conversation with another guy so while I wait for them to finish their conversation, I pull out my pen and program and start circling the sessions that I want to try to get in for the rest of the day. As they finish up their conversation and the other guy walks off, he sees me standing there with pen and program in hand. He immediately pulls out his pen and says all excitedly "Let me guess: you want me to sign your program?" I'm like, "No, i was just planning out the rest of my day, but I do have a painting question." He looked sort of deflated when he realized I didn't want his autograph. Who do the GW guys think they are, rock stars or something? lol
He was a nice fellow though, and I did get some good painting tips. I just thought the whole "autograph" thing was a bit comical.
I knew someone who got their codex signed by loads of people at a gamesday so they probably do get asked. It's probably more exciting for people who are meeting 'celebs' for the first time.
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2013/07/28 16:33:35
Subject: Re:Pictures from US Gamesday
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Lit By the Flames of Prospero
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I really like the look of some of the new FW stuff thats on its way, the Robot especially !!
From what I have heard it was just as bad as the UK games day, to which I always attend but only to meet up with a few people nowadays as the even itself is always a let down, in fact actually it sounds like the US one is actually better !!
we dont get a grab bag in the UK !!
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2013/07/28 18:17:41
Subject: Pictures from US Gamesday
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Stone Bonkers Fabricator General
We'll find out soon enough eh.
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Can we get those pics posted on here Mortis? Some of us don't have Privacyabusebook accounts.
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I need to acquire plastic Skavenslaves, can you help?
I have a blog now, evidently. Featuring the Alternative Mordheim Model Megalist.
"Your society's broken, so who should we blame? Should we blame the rich, powerful people who caused it? No, lets blame the people with no power and no money and those immigrants who don't even have the vote. Yea, it must be their fething fault." - Iain M Banks
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2013/07/28 18:31:05
Subject: Pictures from US Gamesday
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Longtime Dakkanaut
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What I want to know is what the hell that little floaty thing next to the Battle Automata is. It looks very Ad-Mech, but no one seems to have any photos of it.
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2013/07/28 18:46:18
Subject: Pictures from US Gamesday
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Annoyed Blood Angel Devastator
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Pre heresy guard would be good.
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2013/07/28 18:47:13
Subject: Pictures from US Gamesday
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Secret Inquisitorial Eldar Xenexecutor
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 Goliath wrote:What I want to know is what the hell that little floaty thing next to the Battle Automata is. It looks very Ad-Mech, but no one seems to have any photos of it.
From pins of war and its an older picture
Mechanicum Magos Dominus
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2013/07/28 18:48:02
Subject: Pictures from US Gamesday
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Lord_Mortis wrote:No, it was a huge crowd. The place it was held at was huge and provided more than enough space for everyone. 1000+ people were there, but because there was plenty of room for everyone to move around and get from one session to another without having to walk through people, the place didn't have that "packed" look.
Yeah, 1000+ people really means very little as far as conventions go...
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2013/07/28 18:48:08
Subject: Pictures from US Gamesday
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Annoyed Blood Angel Devastator
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I want it!
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"Treat them with honour, my Brothers. Not because they will bring us victory this day, but because their fate will one day be ours." |
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2013/07/28 19:27:45
Subject: Pictures from US Gamesday
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Making Stuff
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There is only one GD mini each year. Automatically Appended Next Post: And yeah, the lack of any actual news out of GD is hardly surprising. It was fairly obvious that this would be the case when GW started thinking that people knowing what they are working on more than 5 minutes before release would result in the complete destruction of the wargaming hobby.
And 1000 people for a US gamesday... again, not a surprise, since from memory that was about how many tickets they said they were selling... But it is ridiculously small, and seems hardly worth the effort. The last Oz games day I went to had supposedly over 9000 attendees. In Australia. A decade ago.
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2013/07/28 20:59:48
Subject: Re:Pictures from US Gamesday
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Alluring Sorcerer of Slaanesh
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I won't say much about demon other then this was the most unprofessional job I have ever seen. Models broken and poorly treated by the judges no less. The judges pulled out some and handed them to random people so they could get pics. How do I know tet were random because I know who's mini it was. Even worse announcing a winner who wasn't even in the category is horrible. Thank god she had some integrity as others won't. It was just an awful demon and games day and to see winners and top 5s who violate GWs own rules is a disgrace to the comp. truthfully those three judges made it an utter joke.
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2013/07/28 21:13:46
Subject: Pictures from US Gamesday
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Secret Inquisitorial Eldar Xenexecutor
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Would be nice to see some pictures from the Golden Demon, they're usually the highlights of games day photos for me.
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2013/07/28 21:22:00
Subject: Pictures from US Gamesday
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Fighter Pilot
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Sicaran battletank is double-plus good!11
The Contemptor TL Heavy Bolters are the bomb - drum-mags FTW!
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2013/07/28 21:30:09
Subject: Pictures from US Gamesday
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Decrepit Dakkanaut
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I guess they are still in penal legion sculpting Space Marine shoulder pads. 
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2013/07/29 00:16:50
Subject: Games day minis
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Malicious Mutant Scum
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Quod Sum Eris. 
Sic Transit Gloria |
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2013/07/29 00:23:26
Subject: Pictures from US Gamesday
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No need to apologize - and thanks for sharing the pics! 
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2013/07/29 00:51:25
Subject: Re:Pictures from US Gamesday
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Alluring Sorcerer of Slaanesh
Union, Kentucky United States
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Pic inc BTW I am lower row on the far right.
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Listen, my children, as I pass onto you the truth behind Willy Wonka and his factory. For every wonka bar ever created in existance, Mr. Wonka sacraficed a single Oompa Loompa to the god of chocolate, Hearshys. Then, he drank the blood of the fallen orange men because he fed them a constant supply of sugary chocolate so they all became diabetic and had creamy, sweet-tasting blood that willy could put into each and every Wonka bar. That is the REAL story behind willy wonka's Slaughter House! |
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2013/07/29 00:53:09
Subject: Pictures from US Gamesday
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Xeno-Hating Inquisitorial Excruciator
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I'm excited for a whole Mechanicus army...
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Long Live the Squats! |
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2013/07/29 00:57:10
Subject: Games day minis
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Infiltrating Prowler
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Thanks for the pics!  No need to apologize for giving to the community.
Curious, was there anything significant about the mounted daemonette and the nurgle warrior? Did they win anything?
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2013/07/29 01:00:36
Subject: Re:Pictures from US Gamesday
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Alluring Sorcerer of Slaanesh
Union, Kentucky United States
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Ok I have another 50-60 pics but they range from the demon diner to the after parties and no need for that.
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Listen, my children, as I pass onto you the truth behind Willy Wonka and his factory. For every wonka bar ever created in existance, Mr. Wonka sacraficed a single Oompa Loompa to the god of chocolate, Hearshys. Then, he drank the blood of the fallen orange men because he fed them a constant supply of sugary chocolate so they all became diabetic and had creamy, sweet-tasting blood that willy could put into each and every Wonka bar. That is the REAL story behind willy wonka's Slaughter House! |
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2013/07/29 01:43:02
Subject: Re:Pictures from US Gamesday
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Mounted Kroot Tracker
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At first, I thought this guy had a really gnarly mask on...
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2013/07/29 02:44:48
Subject: Pictures from US Gamesday
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Stern Iron Priest with Thrall Bodyguard
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nice one, Empchild...
your Stormboy looks awesome!!!
i look forward to seeing the official pics, with proper lighting...
cheers
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Paint like ya got a pair!
Available for commissions.
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2013/07/29 02:51:58
Subject: Re:Pictures from US Gamesday
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Alluring Sorcerer of Slaanesh
Union, Kentucky United States
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Not mine a friends and the avatar was Aaron Lovejoys. I had 4 entries this year 3 made first cut etc. the friend took silver on the Ork for his 4th demon I think.
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This message was edited 1 time. Last update was at 2013/07/29 02:53:25
Listen, my children, as I pass onto you the truth behind Willy Wonka and his factory. For every wonka bar ever created in existance, Mr. Wonka sacraficed a single Oompa Loompa to the god of chocolate, Hearshys. Then, he drank the blood of the fallen orange men because he fed them a constant supply of sugary chocolate so they all became diabetic and had creamy, sweet-tasting blood that willy could put into each and every Wonka bar. That is the REAL story behind willy wonka's Slaughter House! |
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2013/07/29 02:57:31
Subject: Pictures from US Gamesday
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Annoyed Blood Angel Devastator
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Nice tower!
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"Treat them with honour, my Brothers. Not because they will bring us victory this day, but because their fate will one day be ours." |
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2013/07/29 03:01:36
Subject: Re:Pictures from US Gamesday
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Infiltrating Prowler
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 Empchild wrote:Not mine a friends and the avatar was Aaron Lovejoys. I had 4 entries this year 3 made first cut etc. the friend took silver on the Ork for his 4th demon I think.
Did Aaron manage to take the Slayer Sword this time? I know he was putting his efforts into the mounted daemonette. Saw it in person and looked awesome.
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2013/07/29 03:12:53
Subject: Re:Pictures from US Gamesday
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Alluring Sorcerer of Slaanesh
Union, Kentucky United States
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silent25 wrote: Empchild wrote:Not mine a friends and the avatar was Aaron Lovejoys. I had 4 entries this year 3 made first cut etc. the friend took silver on the Ork for his 4th demon I think.
Did Aaron manage to take the Slayer Sword this time? I know he was putting his efforts into the mounted daemonette. Saw it in person and looked awesome.
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Listen, my children, as I pass onto you the truth behind Willy Wonka and his factory. For every wonka bar ever created in existance, Mr. Wonka sacraficed a single Oompa Loompa to the god of chocolate, Hearshys. Then, he drank the blood of the fallen orange men because he fed them a constant supply of sugary chocolate so they all became diabetic and had creamy, sweet-tasting blood that willy could put into each and every Wonka bar. That is the REAL story behind willy wonka's Slaughter House! |
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2013/07/29 03:20:08
Subject: Pictures from US Gamesday
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Annoyed Blood Angel Devastator
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This thread is full of so many amazing minis.
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"Treat them with honour, my Brothers. Not because they will bring us victory this day, but because their fate will one day be ours." |
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