Anyway, I have to ask, is anyone planning on attacking the Tarellians? If so let me know because I want to write for them but if I'm being attacked I'll write that in too
Also let me know if anyone has already rolled to attack me, I believe Drakka did?
Gore Grandpa wrote: Hey guys, my next piece is going to be quite long, I don't want to discourage anyone from reading it so should I do one or two parts?
Up to you. I typically do all of mine in one go. But if it's REALLY long (like the Gargant stuff 2BJ is doing) then a few might be preferable
Gorgrim levelled a town in one go. And the shelling would be going on for a long time. Imperials are still looking the other way for now, so he's got the time to do it.
The blue city spots on the map have around a million habitants each (going off New Pavus data), it would take a while, especially with the low numbers we saw previously.
There's a reason I am seeking the PDF support before going into NP instead of simply sending my Scions to clean the place up.
I haven't been able to write much in the past few days, mostly because I was busy hanging out with the girlfriend, celebrating my birthday, and eating enough unhealthy food to shorten my lifespan with at least 5 years, but I do hope to post another piece sometime soon
Until then, you all have some time to mentally prepare yourself for the massive thickening of the plot that will most certainly follow
I haven't been able to write much in the past few days, mostly because I was busy hanging out with the girlfriend, celebrating my birthday, and eating enough unhealthy food to shorten my lifespan with at least 5 years, but I do hope to post another piece sometime soon
Until then, you all have some time to mentally prepare yourself for the massive thickening of the plot that will most certainly follow
Happy belated birthday Ezra, and we all know that unhealthy food is the best food. It's all true. And Vanden, never do that! That would shorten your lifespan more than the food ever would!
On a joint update, Palleus has received a thing from chazz, so when that goes up, I can be back in action.
I am going to apologize for the giant wall of text post that is coming up... I thought about splitting it into two parts, but I can't find a proper cliffhanger point.
EoN mentioned something to me in a pm which he still hasn't done whether he changed his mind or not I do not know. While I am here may I ask about the Gargant and the dread mob ? Is it just one more piece we are waiting on ? And if so how is the progress on it ?
Irishpeacockz wrote: EoN mentioned something to me in a pm which he still hasn't done whether he changed his mind or not I do not know. While I am here may I ask about the Gargant and the dread mob ? Is it just one more piece we are waiting on ? And if so how is the progress on it ?
I'm writing the section of the Hell Divers and the Carcharodons.
Irishpeacockz wrote: EoN mentioned something to me in a pm which he still hasn't done whether he changed his mind or not I do not know. While I am here may I ask about the Gargant and the dread mob ? Is it just one more piece we are waiting on ? And if so how is the progress on it ?
I'm writing the section of the Hell Divers and the Carcharodons.
I have asked Kharne to write that chunk for me, because the device I had been using to write has not been working correctly lately, and some stuff has been coming up in real life. I'm posting right now because the previously mentioned device is working again for now. Oh, and my Internet has been taken down because of a storm. Thank the Emperor for mobile data. So, my activity on Dakka will be erratic, to say the least. Thanks for all the patience guys, I really am sorry this gargant event has taken so long. I don't think I'll volunteer to write another group event any time soon, I'm not sure I can trust myself to get it done at a reasonable pace.
Well with the Storm and the device not working it is not really your fault. It seems the stars have aligned to prevent you from finishing that last piece, oh well such is life.
I mean, I could offer my time. I'm just having writers block with my latest piece, (bombing Irish's base gone wrong gone Nugle), so well...Yeah...Some extra motivation might get me back to my normal pace. Just PM, and I will obey.
Yes, but I'm no stuck up Cadian prick who thinks their boots are worth more than other troopers, now am I?
I have a few tricks of my own, that I don't think I'll reveal quite yet...And, I'm just putting it out there, but yes, they will be chained to the ground, so don't go getting any ideas on stealing them.
Did you make that Magpie comment because I mentioned starting a Blood Raven army in the Avatar Room Vanden? My bloody magpies haven't stolen anything from you
War Kitten wrote: Did you make that Magpie comment because I mentioned starting a Blood Raven army in the Avatar Room Vanden? My bloody magpies haven't stolen anything from you
Yet
I'm not even scared.
But no, it wasn't in regards to you, it was in regards to the two people in this here crusade(AHEM BOB 'N' EZRA AHEM AHEM AHEM) that are going to try and steal my secret weapon that is only effective against thieves. They will then most likely use it as a counter-counter measure, just in case anybody gets the bright idea of trying to steal what has already been stolen and forfeited to the dark thieves.
I'm losing my mind thinking about this. I think Ezra's curse has gotten to me already.
THE CURSE OF BREAKING REALITY! AHHHH! EVERYBODY SCREAM AND RUN AROUND IN PANIC! AHHHH!
Ok. So after I get around to my next Hannibal post, I'm bringing army #2 in. The question is, who is willing to have new-bloods to fight them? Irish and your cultists, or Gore and your artillery khorne-marines? I'll let you guys decide. Don't want anyone to feel ganged up on. There's a ton of Imperium here, anyways.
I dont mind palleus up to you. What i know for sure is that the Crion Index desperately needs an update as I am nkw completely lost when it comes to the newer armies as to who is who
Sorry for my glacial slowness suddenly but between writer's block and my upcoming exit from the military writing is getting pretty hard but I am still struggling through it.
Hey everyone I want to update the Crion index soon, so if you have characters that are not on there please PM them to me. Be sure to include what force they serve, and combat role. Like if your character is a space marine make sure you identify them as a Techmarine, Apothecary, Chaplain, Chaos Lord, etc.
Also I was thinking of adding a time line, I want to know what events you guys think belong on there.
Timeline sounds fething awesome Chazz! As for what to add to it though...Maybe the arrival of all of the forces, then key battles/when people took over outposts and such. Maybe the Knight battle at the start, perhaps at the death of some key characters(ie, Ceasar, my swiggedy swaggedy now deceased Captain), crucial meetings between factions/forces(ie. Smudge and Palleus), and the Gargant, for sure. Then perhaps the departure of forces(I think Kharne's Necrons departed, but I ain't 100% sure.)
I'd start it out with 'Emergency message sent' IE when Paynne sent that message out. Then when all the forces arrived, the knight duel,, etc. I do like Vanden suggestion of character deaths, maybe feral ork warbosses would be cool to see too, if it isn't much work. The gargant event and departures of factions should also be mentioned. Maybe also when the siege of Cogger started too, I think that'd be cool, and finally when towns and hives have been destroyed IE what Gorgrim and Gore Grandpa did to a few minor towns.
Also, my phone and Internet are back in action as well, and I have the drive to actually do the final chunk. I'm still letting Kharne do the Shark and Hell Divers part of the event though.
A timeline sounds like a wonderful idea. Would you like us to post or PM you the events of our armies that we think should be on the timeline?
Irishpeacockz wrote: Would anybody object to the idea of a plague pigeon ? Essentially it is a carrier pigeon but for my cultists.
As a communication device? Sure, why not? It's so low tech, it's genius. May take a little while over long distances, but while everyone is trying to scramble vox transmissions you've just got pigeons flying around that no one suspects.
Well I don't think i will use them for really long distances as in one side of crion to the other but in and around the continent I am on, lets hope nobody likes hunting pigeons
The kroot may pick up on it, but they're nowhere near Cogger, and don't want to get stuck in a siege. That isn't their style by any means. They might be good at a few nightly raids, but I think they'll stay away from Cogger and do their own thing. I do like the idea of the pigeons though.
Blurb is up about what's going on with the Iron Horde now that Hannibal is no longer a pincushion.
Also, side note, I think I will have my guys go after your plague cultists/beastmen in the swamps, Irish. May the emperor have mercy on my men's squishy human souls.
I'm glad you enjoy our work. Also, be advised that the first thread does have some comments in it, as it is older than our OOC thread.
Thanks for the link. I got to page 3 of the first RP and couldn't go further. I feel like I should read the first thread before I continue to the end of what's happening now... That and you're all helping me grasp a better perspective of the Warhammer 40K Universe and how it should be presented.
I know this has been brought up before but i wonder how many people read our stuff anonymously i mean i have seen the views, hell i was one such person during the first crusade.
Palleus as a general rule if it gets into your dudes bloodstream you are in trouble apart from that you are good, there is exceptions however.
EDIT: Hey Benny glad you are enjoying the crusade so far
I'm glad you enjoy our work. Also, be advised that the first thread does have some comments in it, as it is older than our OOC thread.
Thanks for the link. I got to page 3 of the first RP and couldn't go further. I feel like I should read the first thread before I continue to the end of what's happening now... That and you're all helping me grasp a better perspective of the Warhammer 40K Universe and how it should be presented.
If your looking for how 40k should be represented ignore my Necrons... and my Tau to a lesser extent
I have a good idea what to ignore and whatnot to ignore. I haven't had too much time to read through but I plan to sit down tonight and hammer off three or four pages.
You don't really find many Warhammer 40K Role plays or anything similar, so it's nice to come across one. Plus, who doens't love a bunch of different factions coming together to maul one another? Hehe
The idea is certainly nice but I'm too busy on other projects. I wouldn't want to join and end up being inactive most days. Still, once I finish my Chapter, Craft World, Soritas Order and Kabal I'll attempt to jump into the fray. Hehe
Sororitas would be interesting to see, it's probably the only faction that hasn't been represented in some way in our crusades. But, of course when and if you join is up to you- just know that you're always welcome to join if the time comes.
Sororitas is one of my favorite factions right beside the Tau and Necron. I hate how they're treated as jobbers in the lore; just drives me crazy.
Right now I'm building into them as I create my Space Marine Chapter. The Order Famulous, Imminent Truth, advising the expansion into 'The Pocket of Eden' or Edith Sector, are considered the involuntary mothers of the Glacial Warriors Chapter. Order of the Dialogous, Radiant Song can also be considered involuntary mothers as a single Sister taught many natives of Arbitrous IV Low and High-Gothic..... AND I TRAILED OFF!
Anyway, Sororitas is freaking bad ass and I love all the non-militant Orders behind the main Order Militant. The possibility of expansion and creativity within the Orders is freaking fantastic!
Mind sharing with me unexplored information about your characters and factions?
I'll admit, I don't know a whole lot about the Sororitas. The only books I've read that has them has been the Ciaphis Cain books, which paints them as fanatic lunatics with a passion for charging at the enemy with flamers. Well, they also show up in the Salamanders Omnibus, but they are just there to get slaughtered and make the main characters look cooler when they show up.
Jack, the only thing you really need to know about the Sisters is that they're the jobbers of Warhammer 40K. Nevermind how great they could be it all comes down to them getting viciously spank before the real hero's arrive to save the day. Yup, that about sums them up in a nut shell. Lolz, it's a god damn shame
Glad to see you've taken an interest in the first Crusade , Benny! It's not quite fluff accurate in places, and certainly has a far more bitter ending than many pieces of fiction, but if that helps you, it helps you. You'd be welcome to join up here any time, seeing as things have rather died down on this end.
I'm working on another piece, but I'm having some difficulty with getting it written... properly, so to speak. I hope to get it posted sometime soon, though
chazz huggins wrote: Hey everyone I want to update the Crion index soon, so if you have characters that are not on there please PM them to me. Be sure to include what force they serve, and combat role. Like if your character is a space marine make sure you identify them as a Techmarine, Apothecary, Chaplain, Chaos Lord, etc.
Also I was thinking of adding a time line, I want to know what events you guys think belong on there.
I'll get you that right after my chaos piece is done...
How exactly do I go about joining, do I need to make my own profile sheet for my character or is there a more specific way... I probably missed something on the front page either here or the actual thread.
Oh, I haven't caught up yet. I was listening to audiobooks last night and reading more on Sororitas. I'm planning on introducing my own Prioress leading a mission of Sisters Militant and Non-Militant. (NPC's, if allowed)
So, as your Friendly Not So Local Herald and (temporary) GM, I have a list of simple instructions to get you on your merry way of fething up all of our gak.
1) Pick a faction you'd like to write about. We have a current roster on the first page to see what is being played, but feel free to repeat a faction if it's already in use.
2) Decide where to settle. The first page of the Second Sun thread has a map showing current players' HQ's.
3) PM Tactical_Spam general info of your faction so he can update the roster so you're officially a crusader (I prefer League of Dakkanites fething each other over, but that's just me)
4) Based on if you are settling on a moon (Luna Maximus or Epsilon) or the planet (Crion) send a PM to myself or Chazz Huggins. I run the moons, Chazz has Crion. Once you are ready, PM whichever one of us is GMing your area, and tell us what you're plan of action is. This could be assaulting another faction, exploring nearby ruins, etc. Also include a number 1-100 in the roll, this determines your chance of victory. The GM will give you a number that is along 1-100, and the closer his number is to yours, the better it is for you! We have a grading scale on the first page as well, so you can see how close you need to be for that Major Victory we all strive for.
Any further questions, feel free to PM someone, or just post it here.
So, as your Friendly Not So Local Herald and (temporary) GM, I have a list of simple instructions to get you on your merry way of fething up all of our gak.
1) Pick a faction you'd like to write about. We have a current roster on the first page to see what is being played, but feel free to repeat a faction if it's already in use.
2) Decide where to settle. The first page of the Second Sun thread has a map showing current players' HQ's.
3) PM Tactical_Spam general info of your faction so he can update the roster so you're officially a crusader (I prefer League of Dakkanites fething each other over, but that's just me)
4) Based on if you are settling on a moon (Luna Maximus or Epsilon) or the planet (Crion) send a PM to myself or Chazz Huggins. I run the moons, Chazz has Crion. Once you are ready, PM whichever one of us is GMing your area, and tell us what you're plan of action is. This could be assaulting another faction, exploring nearby ruins, etc. Also include a number 1-100 in the roll, this determines your chance of victory. The GM will give you a number that is along 1-100, and the closer his number is to yours, the better it is for you! We have a grading scale on the first page as well, so you can see how close you need to be for that Major Victory we all strive for.
Any further questions, feel free to PM someone, or just post it here.
Speaking of this:
If your faction is not on the roster or you wish for your's to be taken off, PM me
I hate to be the one to say it, but maybe we should take off Tainted's Red Corsairs? He's been gone for a very long time. Before Chazz made the Character Index or map with character locations, IIRC. If he comes back, we can add him again, but for now I think it's safe to take him off the list.
2BlackJack1 wrote: I hate to be the one to say it, but maybe we should take off Tainted's Red Corsairs? He's been gone for a very long time. Before Chazz made the Character Index or map with character locations, IIRC. If he comes back, we can add him again, but for now I think it's safe to take him off the list.
Yeah the maps are in bad need of an update. Unfortunately I have made the biggest blunder a graphic designer can make and lost some of my original files. When I get some free time I'll update the maps
2BlackJack1 wrote: I hate to be the one to say it, but maybe we should take off Tainted's Red Corsairs? He's been gone for a very long time. Before Chazz made the Character Index or map with character locations, IIRC. If he comes back, we can add him again, but for now I think it's safe to take him off the list.
I PM'd Tainted a few weeks ago and he is still kicking, albeit he hasn't had time to write. I have also been "gone" for a very long time...
I forgot to mention it, but I liked your Gargant piece Kharne. My own piece should be done in a day or so, I'm just trying to get back into it after the unintentional break.
I was just making a suggestion because I can't remember the last time Tainted even popped in to say something. If you want to keep him on the roster, that's fine. And BC does give progress reports from time to time, so I doubt anyone will accuse him of being MIA.
Holy christ man, I never knew making a Chapter was so much work... But it's soooo rewarding.
Well, now I'm torn between starting The Death of the Emperor, Forge Fire Chapters, or attempting to tackle more huge pages of The Crusade of Fury 2... So much fandom to read and so little time! Hehe
I can't speak for the Forge Fire, because I haven't read it, but Dark Lord Seanron's work is jaw dropping IMO. The CoF is also great, but like Kharne I can't really compliment it without feeling like an advertisement. I'll admit, sometimes I like to go onto a random page of the last crusade and just reread some of it.
So, Death of the Emperor is freaking mind blowing. I've been reading published Warhammer books, like HH and Gaunt's Ghost series and this has to be the best thing I've read yet. However, the Crusade of Fury has that particular charm to it. It's a nice blend of creativity from varying sources that introduce multiple writing styles while not being completely bogged down by the fluff. Forge Fire reminds me of a WWI front being fought in the 40K universe, which is pretty fascinating in itself.
I was attempting to multi task between writing and trying out a Stalker game. I died a lot. I gave up on Stalker for now and am sticking to writing. I'm better off that way anyway.
I feel sorry for GM's when I ask for multiple rolls at a time. I feel like I'm spamming them. Ironically, it doesn't bother me if someone does it to me.
Bobthehero wrote:Whoever attacked the PDF in New Pavus.
You may or may not have slightly dun goof'd
Yeah, that's me just controlling the Tillers for the sake of this battle. Can't say I feel I did too badly.
Bobthehero wrote:PDF took a hit, but nothing major on the Scions
For now. Apparently, the southern gate is blown wide open, Tillers will be in the city, the main Blood Fort garrison will be wiped out, and the PDF fleeing.
I'm not actually sure when I have to write this up - I was told to do it AFTER Bob writes their chunk on it, does that still sound right?
Re: Seanron's Death of the Emperor - Read it. Nothing I can say would ever do it justice, it's really well written, advances the plot in almost Game of Thrones-y ways, and is always entertaining to read. It feels like it genuinely should be part of the canon, and that's when you know you've done good.
I would be a tad biased toward CoF1 and 2, but it does have a more relaxed and vast feel to it. I took the liberty of reading over the finale I wrote to finish it off, and I'm still rather pleased with some sections more than others.
Smudge, there's two books that have been my favorite for years now - Middle Sex by Jeffrey Eugenides and Houses of Time by Jamal Nasir. I've read them both three times, maybe Middle Sex four times.
I can honestly say that Death of the Emperor will follow beside them in the decades to come. It's a piece of fanfiction that I honestly believe should relate with or be the conclusion to the Emperor's. I'm still reading through it now but it's drastically changing my own perception of 40K while inspiring to set my own bar higher.
Crusade of Fury will eventually be finished but you can understand the series being set on the back burner while I read through Death of the Emperor. I'm mainly going through the current Crusade cause I plan on joining afterword but I'll eventually read the entirety of the first thread.
On another topic, would there be any information on the custom factions, like Stone Wardens or Shadowbrands (Cadre?), for example?
Bobthehero wrote:Whoever attacked the PDF in New Pavus.
You may or may not have slightly dun goof'd
Yeah, that's me just controlling the Tillers for the sake of this battle. Can't say I feel I did too badly.
Bobthehero wrote:PDF took a hit, but nothing major on the Scions
For now. Apparently, the southern gate is blown wide open, Tillers will be in the city, the main Blood Fort garrison will be wiped out, and the PDF fleeing.
There are still plenty more Blood Fort Troopers in the Northern part of the city.
Okay, So, Stone Wardens are uhh...My home-brew chapter that I doubt will survive this crusade the way things are going. Half of them turned to chaos roughly 4ish years before the events that started CoF 2, Uhh...Imperial Fists descendants, and as such, specialize in Siege/Defense warfare. Only about two hundred Marines still alive and fighting for the Imperium at this point. Edit: Right now, the highest ranking member is the Reclusiarch. Named Iodius. There was a Captain, but he died, and there is a Chapter Master/First Company Captain...But he...Is doing stuff...
In an attempt to keep this short, the Emperors Hounds are my homebrew chapter which are inspired by Gaelic/ Irish culture. However due to the vikings invading and integrating into the irish society at the time comparisons will be made to the space wolves, although i have tried to not just make a carbon copy of them the two chapters do share some traits.
Just some brief things unique to my guys: 1. Apothecaries are in the command structure of the Chapter. 2. There is a second apothecary deployed to each pack ( which is what companies are called). Theses apothecaries are called Houndmasters and are responsible for the hounds diet and well being, some higher ranking Houndmasters experiment back in their Fortress monastery in an attempt to improve the various breeds of hounds, which has caused some discontent amongst the various Alpha Marines (Captains) of some of the packs.
I could go on but this is long enough if you are interested in my dudes feel free to pm me for more information.
Benny Badmen wrote:On another topic, would there be any information on the custom factions, like Stone Wardens or Shadowbrands (Cadre?), for example?
If by Shadowbrand's cadre, you're referring to my Tau, I'd be welcome to give you, or anyone else, a TL;DR.
They're identified as Sunstrike Cadre, for their heavy emphasis on aerial warfare and stealth. They boast enough aerial transports for the entire cadre to mobilise and move as one. They are, however, disavowed from the Greater Good, after being on a vastly extended deployment to hunt down a pack of Kroot rebels and turning on their Ethereal. Now, they're trying to figure out they next plan whilst resting on Crion.
They've removed the caste system, and instead allow for switching of role as per necessity. They have experts of each facet in Shas'O Skyhunter's inner command (Pilot, Construction/Strategy, Warfare, Stealth/Recon), but Cadre-wide decisions are chosen by voting.
They have a very large amount of auxiliaries, mostly human Gue'vesa, who are well integrated into the Cadre. Despite not being able to pilot battlesuits, they do boast the coveted right hand of Skyhunter, a Gue'vesa known as Vandred, who holds the rank of Shas'El. The Gue'vesa are not segregated amongst the cadre, and are freely mixed between squads.
Most of the Cadre are designated Fire Warriors or Pathfinders, with reduced amounts of Crisis and Riptide suits. Stealth and Ghostkeel Suits are more common, alongside Piranha, Tetra and Devilfish skimmers. However, Orcas and Mantas are preferred as transports, with Razorsharks, Sun Sharks, Barracudas and Remoras acting as escorts. A number of Sky Rays and Hammerheads exist for rearward support, but Sniper Drones and Rail Rifle toting Pathfiders deal with long distance threats, coupled with close order Fire Warriors and Crisis Teams in the vanguard. Close combat is a strong trait of these Tau, having been trained by the vastly more adept Gue'vesa veterans who typically are first into melee. Of course, no match for dedicated combat threats, but the unwary opponent can be caught off guard by a countercharge of Tau veterans.
Bobthehero wrote:PDF took a hit, but nothing major on the Scions
For now. Apparently, the southern gate is blown wide open, Tillers will be in the city, the main Blood Fort garrison will be wiped out, and the PDF fleeing.
There are still plenty more Blood Fort Troopers in the Northern part of the city.
Well Smudge, since I'm probably rooting for the Sunstrike Cadre I was actually hoping that I would be able to join the ranks of your Tau. I was originally going to PM you for more information but you laid it out in front of me, which is greatly appreciated. I was hoping to be an aspiring Earth Caste member attempting to understand and implement Eldar anti-grav technology into their own air craft and maybe even suits. It'd be a story character with several Gue'vesa at her beck and call manipulating the resources of the planet to aid in this goal... That, or I'd play a bad-ass group of hard hitting Vespid blasting the atoms of everything and anything that isn't Sunstrike Cadre. Hehe
Edit: I don't want to play against your theme so I'm happy to ditch the Vespid idea. I just like the idea of large terrifying insects dropping into the heat of battle, make-shift axe bayonets on their neutron blasters bashing whoever in the skulls while snipers take advantage of the resulting panic.
Mind you, they wouldn't have the headsets the Etheral's gave them and a single Water Caste diplomat would always be with them. They would serve Sunstrike Cadre out of a means of survival so their nests could flourish. As the Sunstrike expanded genuine loyalty from the Vespid's would follow suit... If you're game for that idea.
Benny Badmen wrote: Well Smudge, since I'm probably rooting for the Sunstrike Cadre I was actually hoping that I would be able to join the ranks of your Tau. I was originally going to PM you for more information but you laid it out in front of me, which is greatly appreciated. I was hoping to be an aspiring Earth Caste member attempting to understand and implement Eldar anti-grav technology into their own air craft and maybe even suits. It'd be a story character with several Gue'vesa at her beck and call manipulating the resources of the planet to aid in this goal... That, or I'd play a bad-ass group of hard hitting Vespid blasting the atoms of everything and anything that isn't Sunstrike Cadre. Hehe
I'm not actually sure we've ever had two people working for one army. That could be an interesting idea, if the GMs were okay with it?
I'd be more than happy for you to lead a Vespid enclave out for exterior recon: I've not explored the Vespid side of my Cadre, and could easily have a detachment of them mobilise outward.
If perhaps these Vespid were a seperate faction from Sunstrike, also running away from the Tau Empire, but join together out of necessity to survive and benefit, and then acceptance grows, that works?
I edited my other post with additional Vespid information, if you haven't already saw it.
There are so many factions already that I figured I'd rather contribute to one. I originally thought of introducing my Boars buuut that's a whole other project. My Kabal came into mind but I don't want to deal with the possible Harlequin drama. The Sororitas... I don't feel right burning an entire Chapter or constantly poking and prodding at the already battered Stone Wardens. Hehe
I'm not really a full time GM, but I'm happy with the idea. I think it'd be cool to see some action from someone that isn't the commanders. And Vespids don't get as much attention as I'd like to see.
After I iron out details with Sgt_Smudge I'll be sure to enter the fray with my barbaric barbaric Vespid Nesting Grounds and hopefully turn Ros Hannoi into my own widdle happy hive of rainbow loving Vespid! Lolz, I kid I kid.
As the ork player allied with Smudge, I very much enjoy your idea of bug warrior/axe bayonet wielding troops (especially if it means I don't have to fight them )
Palleus wrote: As the ork player allied with Smudge, I very much enjoy your idea of bug warrior/axe bayonet wielding troops (especially if it means I don't have to fight them )
There's only two real units in my Vespid Dread Nest but I thought, since you're the resident Ork, you might enjoy the rather Orky Vespid. Hehe
Vespid Dreads: Most noted among their kind, these altered creatures are slightly larger than their counter parts with an impressive wing-span. What truly separates them is their thicker chitin exoskeleton making them bulkier in appearance. Stronger and durable by all accounts their size takes away from their flight ability. Vespid Dreads cannot sustain prolonged flights and use their wings for immense leaps. They'll essentially soar into enemy lines lead by their female Strain Leader, who is depicted by the communicator helmet and size, and terrorize ground forces with primitive weapons.
Weapons: Assorted rubble usually becomes Dread weapons. Old battlefields is their pecking ground where tank barrels are used as clubs and old Chimera doors as shields. Strain Leaders soar into battle typically behind a large armored shield from an Imperial Armor. She'll be armed with a tank barrel and large spike crammed into said barrel.
I also run orks, albeit I haven't had much contact with other players yet. Though the Hounds are a stone's throw away. And I recruited an ork warboss they hated since (pretty much) day one.
Thank god posts come in slow but they're always big so there's plenty to read. It gives me time to catch up. I've only been reading three posts a day now... Yes yes, for shame on me.
Vanden, does your guards have any specialty or are they an ordinary guard unit?
And sometimes regular old guard can make them unique too. My Histans don't have much going for them besides being naturally light hearted and boasting Brewvikk, a custom alcohol they have a fondness for. That and I picture their home world to have a similar culture to America pre/during World War I, except with less freedoms because of the Imperium.
Er, my Guard are all Veterans from a war about 6 months prior to the events of the Crion. They all have different weapons also, depending on what they like. They don't follow the normal Imperial Doctrine.
They are also a mix between Mechanized infantry and a normal regiment. So they have a few tanks, but no where near as many as they should. Also have enough chimera's to transport half of the regiment, and enough valkyries to transport a quarter of the Regiment.
Gaunts Ghost is a prime example of that. Identifying your guards men for their personalities and history is better than having that weapon specialty. I'm use to having certain homebrew regiments/chapters/anything else having those special military traits.
I imagine a very rural society separated into dozens of settlements with the odd central hub typically acting as ports, as well.... I'm pretty sure I'm off but a peaceful world is the gist of it.
Vanden: Your regiment sounds like my Abhuman regiment. If you have the numbers, and the balls, throwing bodies at whatever has a history of success. Seems like your guys and gals sound like the type to fast track to the target and throw themselves at whatever until it's theirs? I'm probably not even close. Hehe
They don't like guys dying. So far, I've only lost one dude, and he was a gunner on a valkyrie. I'll attack if I have to, but right now, my only objective is to hold Imperial held territories.
They also come from a (Almost)Death-World. And they're Scottish.
With very nice moustaches.
Except the chicks.
Cause that would be disgusting.
Personally.
Sgt. Vanden wrote: They don't like guys dying. So far, I've only lost one dude, and he was a gunner on a valkyrie. I'll attack if I have to, but right now, my only objective is to hold Imperial held territories.
They also come from a (Almost)Death-World. And they're Scottish.
With very nice moustaches.
Except the chicks.
Cause that would be disgusting.
Personally.
Good old Death-Worlds, nothing like worlds intent on fething everything up to make you one hardened mustache twirling gentlemen... Now I'm hoping their superior officers have monocles and mugs of ale. Hehe, I'm asking for too much now.
My Lord-General has an amazing moustache, and occasionally wears a monocle. Other officers haven't been outlined as of yet, but one of them is a bearded drunk. And named after my Scottish mate. And based off him.
feth it, he's actually a Imperialized version of my mate.
That settles it, the entirety of tonight is one little update to my boars and spending another 3 or 4 hours building my awesome Abhuman Regiments. Sure, they don't where monocles, fancy mustaches, their own beer but what they do have is HUUUUUGE testicular.
Edit: I don't care how fancy those mustaches are on your guardsmen Vanden, ain't nothing better then my bad ass Mongrel's. A bunch of dirty abhuman's knife fighting deamons, crashing bikes into DE Raiders, and suicide bombing fortifications. THAT'S HOW IT'S DONE!
Hey everyone, I'm spending the entire day reading fan fictions on this site and chapters. I just finished The Death of the Emperor, and good god, I want to read the whole thing again.
Anyway, I'm on a quest today to read all things fandom from peoples stories to their homebrew factions. If you could private message me all your things, that'd be awesome.
Thanks for humoring, I hope to read everyone's stuff outside of Crusade of Fury 2!
Okay, so Orks have teamed up with the blue-skins Smudge seems to be controlling the rebels, and as of now, he's attacking New Pavus. Whereever the feth that is. I'm doing feth-all. WK Seems to be doing feth-all cause he fethed his computer(up) too much. Kharne is ramming the Gargant. We got a new kid called GorePa, who is Khorney for the booty, and he's shelling a city or something. We got another new kid called...Uhh...I forgot, but he has a cavalry regiment, who is helping to beat the gak out of(Beaten, actually) the Cogger Hive Cultists. CHC. I like that name. Umm...TS has lost his throne to Ezra. Ezra is celebrating his victory by mind-fething us even harder. BlackJack is still writing up the Gargant piece(I'M NEXT! YAY!) Chazz's inqueersitor is doing some sp00ky gak at Cogger. Evergreen learnt how to swim. Kharnes Necrons left. Kharne now has giant lizard people. Irish has Nurgle doods now. Irish's Nurgle doods smell bad. Liek really bad. I'm a little drunk. And I think that's it. OH! THE OTHER NEW KIDS NAME IS DRAKKA! And my guys got remaned to 'Stone Wardens'. So if I hear anybody say that other fething awful namea gain, Ill fething gut em
And so finally Hive Cogger has come to an end, but what about Father Lazarus? And the Dragon ? Is the chaos alliance still intact ? Something tells me this is only the beginning
Edit: Forget to praise Chazz's awesome writing, Bravo Sir !
I just caught up with the CoF SS, and I'm impressed by you guys. And Chazz, Archarus' appearance was awesome, I'm glad the dirty (not so) little traitor got his name around.
Well, I do have to say that the latest writing is well done. A few things I'd like to point out, though.
1: We "wrapped up hive cogger" with an inquisition and imperial guard vs. cultists fight? Weren't there a ton of other factions in there? Let's count, shall we?
Defending forces: TEoN's cultists, Kharne's Necrons/lizard mercs, Irish's plague zombies, and Ezra's chaos marines (not sure how many were there, so may have made an actual difference.)
Attacking forces: Chazz's Inquisition/penal legion, Drakka's dragon mounted dudes, and WK's air forces.
Third party forces: WK's eldar.
In the end we had: Chazz's guys basking in the limelight as they bashed though loads of cultists, Irish's guys made a tiny cameo as sickly looking cultists that promptly got gunned down, Drakka’s leader, Raven, was given a cameo, but that’s about it. Also I've seen neither hide nor hair of the necrons or their lizard friends. Ezra's marines are a mystery as well. So how in the world did this battle end like this? Wouldn't the defenders, I don't know, defend? I know a hive is a big place, but if all combat is coming to a head and ending in a giant battle that "resolves" the whole hive's conflict, wouldn't, I don’t know, ALL the forces be there to fight?
2 (and the thing I'm most upset about): TheEyeOfNight didn't know anything about this.
At all.
I texted him, and he's still swamped in finals. He had no clue that his forces just got wiped out until I told him. I don't know about you guys, but if I'm going to fight someone's faction, I'm going to communicate with them. Ask Smudge. Ask Chazz. If I'm even talking to your guys, I make sure you can see the post, and edit it if you want to. It's effecting your characters, and you should at least know what's going on, and have a say in how they are portrayed. Even if it takes a while for your life to calm down, I want to still talk to you about it first.
But this?
Literally skewering one of TEoNs main guys and smashing his face in without him even knowing? Destroying his faction's stronghold without him knowing? Possibly destroying his entire faction? Would YOU feel good about one of your main characters getting killed, and not even being able to state what their final words were? I mean, really, “I will be with you soon, four fathers. I pray I served you well.” Sure that sounds nice and all, but that's not TEoN speaking. That's Chazz.
Seriously. I expected better from you. You don’t go destroying someone’s characters without their consent. And you DEFINITELY don’t go doing it without them knowing about it.
And then there is the issue of what looked to be a very interesting, and drawn out, conflict (one in which any side could win), turned into a glory-fest for the grey knights and co.
I would be upset if any player did this, but it being one of the GAME MASTERS? Really, you need to be better than this. I know I’m too late for this crusade, but maybe, just maybe, game masters shouldn’t have their own factions. Because, I’m having a hard time believing that it’s all just coincidence that it just so happened that it was the grey knights that just so happened to be lead by Chazz, one of the two GMs here, were the ones that lead the way to spotlight filled victory.
A victory that ignored most of the other ruinous factions at play, and was written and posted before TheEyeOfNight actually got to look at any of it.
Did any of you guys, the ones that actually have forces there, know more about this sudden victory? Or did nobody tell you either, that the battle was just about to be “won” with one single post, despite the fact that opposing factions were still doing things here.
This seems awfully underhanded, if you ask me.
Sorry for everyone else. I’m not the kind of guy that starts drama. Usually I’m allergic to it. But you don’t do this to my friends, and expect me to just sit still about it and not say anything.
Okay, I think Chazz needs to delete the post and remake it accordingly. Seems only fair after successfully flooring EoN without him even knowing he was going to fight. I agree with Palleus 100%, that GM's should NOT have the right to just post a giant, and overly pivotal piece without EVERYBODY involved knowing where they stand/giving rolls. When BJ first PM'd me, or I PM'd him, I don't remember which one, he specifically ASKED if I wanted anyone dead/injured. I feel as though Chazz has to do the same, so I think, if I can speak for myself, think that the post should be redacted until the proper time to repost it.
Low move, but ultimately a mistake. People do those all the time. Now lets all be civil about this before the CoF thread becomes a war-zone, okay?
[Nevermind, just stirring the pot, don't mind this.]
Spoilered for more pot stirring, but I think I am not the only one who is thinking it.
Spoiler:
Could we mayhaps have a GM meeting some time soon, just so we can re-calibrate the rules when it comes to doing things without other peoples knowing? Such as, oh I don't know...Maybe make that illegal? We're in a COOPERATIVE Campaign for a reason, and glory-hogging/laziness/possibly something else shouldn't be allowed. Period.
I've been busy lately, so I knew nothing about what happened at Cogger. I would think my Eldar would do something while Cogger is exploding. Just because I've been having comp issues doesn't mean me (or my forces) are dead
Half way through page 4 after taking a break from the Panther Claws chapter and I was wondering if there was any chance of me still being accepted into the CoF2 Campaign or should I reapply?
I think we should take this argument elsewhere, so that we don't scare off any other people.
Of course you will be accepted. Just PMTS, 2BJ, or Chazz with a brief description of your forces, where you will deploy, and they will get back to you when they can.
Well, I messaged chazz but no response back so I was going to reapply with my Mongrels. However, I was wondering where the biggest conflict is happening with Chaos?
No matter what, PMTS so he can edit the first page roster. Then decide if you'll want to be on the moons or on Crion, I'm in charge of the moons, and Chazz is on charge of Crion.
Hive Cogger is a giant mosh pit between Imperials on one side with necrons and chaos on the other, with Eldar as a third party. I would wake before hopping in there, because of recent events, I believe we should let Chazz get a chance to defend himself before we alter that landscape even more.
Gore Grandpa has a khornate warband on the loose on Moon 2 as well that you can go after for the time being, no other Imperial has went after him so far and he's been quite destructive.
I have to say that I was putting some time into writing my re-entry, but seeing that little event, I'm not exactly keen...
I was already unhappy that Chazz killed non combat characters (Histans) way back at the start. I went with it at the time, because he was clearly putting a lot of effort in. But it does seem plot progression trump what players want.
I myself wasn't that happy that I A, lost a veteran, and B, that my Chaplain who has been a Chaplain for 4 centuries, and a battle brother/initiate for another 1 century, had no idea what a "Grey Knight" was.
But hey, I thought it was a once off, so I rolled with it.
Also hello.
EDIT: I may or may not have just gotten it locked...Whoops. In my defense, Peregrine is a witch.
I have to admit, while reading Chazz's post, I kept thinking "Where the feth is everyone else?" too. If EoN had agreed to this, I might have said that it was probably part of some yet-unknown master plan, but knowing that he did not...
However, let's not be too hasty about nuking Chazz's post either. There's still time to salvage this situation in a way that everyone (hopefully) finds satisfactory. Chazz obviously put a lot of work in his post, and it'd be a shame if he had to delete the entire post.
Personally, I'd go for the following: leave Chazz's post as it is, but make it clear that it is a dream/vision Alenko has prior to the final battle at Hive Cogger. I know it isn't ideal - retconning a post in that way is something I wouldn't do lightly - but I believe here it can actually make sense.
For example, Alenko reciting poetry with Captain Kid, kissing her and then spending the night with her, charging into a defensive position and emerging completely unscathed, killing the Chaos Champion and ruining the ritual, essentially saving the day almost by himself, getting cheers and applause from everyone... am I the only one who looks at that and goes: "and then he woke up"?
Of course, that doesn't account for everything. How would he know about the Khornate daemon, what the Grey Knights were doing, etcetera? How would he know what the ritual entails, or how the Chaos Champion looks like? It could be small visions, with any holes in the story filled up by his imagination. A daemon of Khorne manifesting in real-space must have some effect on its surroundings, so why not have Alenko catch a glimpse of him in his dream?
I know it isn't a perfect solution, but we should at least consider it. A complete re-write or deletion of the post will probably only put off Chazz from writing for it again, which I don't think anyone wants either.
TL;DR: Keep calm and let's fix this without BLAM'ing one another. Also, dreams explain everything. Because mind-fething.
2BlackJack1 wrote: Hive Cogger is a giant mosh pit between Imperials on one side with necrons and chaos on the other, with Eldar as a third party. I would wake before hopping in there, because of recent events, I believe we should let Chazz get a chance to defend himself before we alter that landscape even more.
Gore Grandpa has a khornate warband on the loose on Moon 2 as well that you can go after for the time being, no other Imperial has went after him so far and he's been quite destructive.
Thanks 2BJ
I am quite surprised to find this.
Well I will begin by saying that EON did know that I was killing off Mordecai we had discussed both at the very beginning of Cogger Hive and shortly before I wrote the final pieces. Here all the PMs I can't find the initial message from EON about wanting to kill off Mordecai but I have the messages I sent him before I wrote the piece.
From me to EON
Spoiler:
chazz huggins wrote:so I rolled my final attack on Cogger Hive and it boils down to Alenko and Mordecai battling atop the citadel. while Paladin Utilatarius plants melta charges to bring it down. You mentioned wanting to kill off Mordecai so here is an epic point. anyway I will let you look at it before I'm done for your approval. Also I figure that ritual you mentioned you were trying to preform was you summoning a giant demon.
chazz huggins wrote: I'm going on an all out do or die mission for the hive's citadel. I'm risking Commissar Alenko and Paladin Utilatarius on this mission, if it fails they die, but Hive Cogger needs to resolved one way or another.
Basically my inquisition are going to throw everything they have at the citadel. EON mentioned killing off one of his characters Mordecai, I figure duel between him and Alenko at the top of the Hive citadel would be epic. Basically the inquisition wants to disrupt whatever dark ritual the flayed legion is preforming and blow up the citadel crippling the cultists ability to defend the Hive with any degree of success. While Alenko and the convicts assault the building and fight their way to the top Utilitarius will be placing the Melta charges. Both of them will attempt to escape the blast but if need be they will go down to see the operation goes off.
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2BlackJack1 wrote:32, Victory
Alenko and his men cut a gory path through the Flayed Legion, and the survivors reach Mordecai and his retinue. Alenko slays the traitor himself in a duel. Any soldier too wounded to walk is forced to be left behind however, so the others can escape the blast radius in time.
Paladin Utilitarius forces his own path through the heretics and gets the melta charges in place.
Hive Cogger has fallen.
EON to me regarding that message
Spoiler:
TheEyeOfNight wrote:I'll be 100% honest with you, I haven't even checked the thread in a while now. RL stuff is crazy these days. If it serves the plot, go for it
Your also speaking as if I had compeltly destroyed his forces, the bulk of the Flayed Legions (and the rest of his characters) went to the mountains to where the dragon is. The flayed legion is alive and well.
Additionally I didn't leverage any special GM power to win Cogger Hive I rolled for it with Black Jack same as everyone else. I've attempted this roll plenty of times already and failed it until now.
As for not mentioning the Eldar, Necrons, other guardsmen there was simply too much to cover. I spent a huge chunk of time finding a way to wrap up Cogger Hive, I wanted to give the other forces more screen time but it simply isn't easy to accommodate so many player created characters and factions into a single short story. I regreted this and was hoping the other players would write their own forces perspective for themselves. It was not intended as a slight to the players in any way shape or form.
Now normally I would seek the other player's final approval before posting such a big portion but it was like 3AM, I had been writing this piece for like eight hours straight and was actually very excited to post it as I had worked fairly hard on it was eager to advance the Cogger Hive story line. I admit that was my bad. However I had no malice, I never intended to go against EON wishes (Especially as I had gotten his approval, or at least I thought I had it.)
TLDR
EON should have know I would be killing Mordecai, if he didn't I apologies for a lack/ failure of communication. I also apologies for not sending EON a copy for final evaluation, that was just me getting excited. The other forces were not mentioned for simple reasoning of not knowing how they would fit into the final battle. I am will not delete my post, but I am willing to accept suggestions from EON on how he would wish Mordecai and the flayed legion to be portrayed.
I have since the beginning of the Crusade of Fury two tried my best to be a fair and balanced GM. I have tried to serve you all to the best of my abilities and in honesty feel hurt that you would accuse me of being deceitful and malicious. I have attempted to make for you a forum of fun and engaging story telling, and part of that means bad things happening to characters. I have devoted a great deal of time and energy into running this, but if you all truly feel I have failed you as a GM then I will step down and allow another to take my place.
(I would recommend Smudge for GM. He's fair and has a talent for it)
feth off mate you ain't leaving. You're the best GM we got tbh.
Yes. I mean you TS. Stop mind-fething us.
You made a mistake, jesus, everybody does. You apologised, and as far as I'm concerned, gave a full explanation.
fething good on ya mate.
Okay, I stirred the pot a bit, but feth mate, I really feel bad. I am going to be the first to say that I am actually sorry for doubting you without hearing from you first.
Well, this chat blew up overnight didnt it ? I must admit i was wondering while reading Chazz's piece as to where my plague marines were and i assumed EoN knew exactly what was happening and that it was part of his plan. I do not think Chazz had any bad intentions and i am familiar with the excitement and eagerness to post a new piece so i cant give him gak for that. I think Chazz is a fine GM and there is no need for anyone to step down, i do not see why GM's cant have forces as they roll like anyone else and asking anyone to stop writing about their dudes is unfair imo. I think i'll write about Coggers end from my dudes perspective maybe bounce a few pms between chazz to make it consistent and looking at his last post i think perhaps small changes may need to be made to his post but i dont think deleting it is necessary.
Id like to think we can discuss such issues and not let it turn into a massive argument, i think we have done so today but only time will tell.
Okay, the delete thing was my bad. I should now specify, that I believe that removing it for the time being while Chazz and EoN talk things through, then reposting the complete, and cooperative version of the piece may be the best move. I do NOT mean delete, and it was pig-headed and an all together witch move on my part to even mention that.
I sincerely hope we can all look past this and laugh about it in the near future.
Props to Vanden for not dragging the argument on, good on you.
Irish, good on you for seeing the brighter side and knowing there was no ill-intent involved.
Anyway, not sure my Vespid's will get accepted so who wants some Abhuman reinforcements to where ever forces are needed? I haven't finished reading everything... Got caught up with other things but I figured if I'm going to reapply, I mine as well see where they are needed. I'm just gonna throw bodies at whatever needs killing and hope it dies to. Hehe
I would actually say props to BlackJack for being the only one to defend Chazz.
I would also ask Chazz in this case. He's the Inquisitor, and as such, he will have targets to throw you at. Just chuck'm a PM, and he should get back to you within 24 hours.
Thanks to chazz for the clarifyings. I'm glad it's just a case of crossed wires.
Does anyone have objections to Edward, Liza & Co popping up somewhere random and not terribly strategic. AKA like the beginning of an Indiana Jones movie? They'd still be based where I deployed. They're still not a combat force.
Just seems a bit more fun than "oh we finished building the snow fort".
Also now is a good time to explain why you don't want EC landing near you.
Go for it BC, you can even just throw in a mention of the fort being done on the post and be done with it. I'm just happy to have you back.
And Chazz, I don't want to see you stand down. That's extreme, and this does not warrant your impeachment. You're a great GM, a lot better than I am, for that matter.
Because my marines aren't orgy marines.
They're self improvement marines. They only wish to.. Help.. The people of the universe become.. better people..
I legit don't remember if I posted all of my intro in this thread or not, in which case it may not be clear that we are not ravenous ass pirates.
Edit: Went back and found my intro in this thread. Snipped it so I can rework.
chazz huggins wrote: [I have since the beginning of the Crusade of Fury two tried my best to be a fair and balanced GM. I have tried to serve you all to the best of my abilities and in honesty feel hurt that you would accuse me of being deceitful and malicious. I have attempted to make for you a forum of fun and engaging story telling, and part of that means bad things happening to characters. I have devoted a great deal of time and energy into running this, but if you all truly feel I have failed you as a GM then I will step down and allow another to take my place.
(I would recommend Smudge for GM. He's fair and has a talent for it)
Hold on a second, not saying you need to step down from being a GM or something.
Really, one of the thing I was trying to point out (probably failing at pointing out) was that anyone, Chazz, Smudge, me, anyone, is in a bit of a bad situation when they're a GM that also plays. It's very easy (when in your own jurisdiction) to want to tip the things in your favor. Why? Because these are characters that we've all poured our hearts and souls into, and you want to see them not fall flat on their face. You want them to succeed. That temptation is there no matter who you are, and I freely admit if I were GM, I would have to either not have an army, or just be playing a villain force that is supposed to be defeated so I wouldn't fall into that particular pitfall.
Considering TS' absence, 2BJ's silence, the roll seemed to come from nowhere. If it was actually rolled, then I am sorry if I insinuated that it was all backdoor trickery. A fair roll is a fare roll. That's how the game works, and that's fine. There is nothing bad about winning fair and square.
The thing is I know TEoN personally. We are great friends. And I know just how much he pours into his guys and this story. So when I see something that makes my brain go "Eeeh, hold on, that doesn't seem right." concerning him, I want to make sure it's all good. Sorry about the violent reaction, but I do think there is some thing we need to talk about. Mainly, what to do about GMs who have armies in their own jurisdiction. Although it initially looked that way here, it was not the case. But I think we should figure out a good protocol. Again, even the best of us are tempted to tip the scales, so I'm not saying anyone is a bad bad person and should be shoved out. Quite the contrary, let's talk it out and make the whole thing work even better.
Personally, I have no problems with a GM having an army. And one of my armies is all about getting themselves killed in spectacular ways, so I really don't mind seeing a loss if I roll for it.
And Chazz did roll for the assault, and got a victory. I would have mentioned it, but I have been busy lately with stuff in real life, which is also why the Gargant event wasn't finished twelve years ago like it should have been. I don't suspect any crusader of cheating the system and not actually rolling for an assault. Chazz even mentioned that he was willing to kill off two major characters if he failed, but only two to three people knew that, so no one is hardly to blame on that.
After reading Gore's post with his crazy Khorne's nutties, I'm researching actual military tactics that could or would be used to deal with such forces? I'm thinking it might better my odds of beating them or at least stalemates, which I'm sorta banking on. Thousands of our forces will probably go out the window but I'm hoping for some interesting encounters.
Did any of you do any military research to help your posts and how you'd approach them for maximum efficiency? And yes, this is Warhammer 40K where most generals spit on actual tactics but I like to think a few rare commanders might actually think about them.
Using a different tactic won't necessarily help you out. The roll result trumps all. Some scenarios involve modifiers, but a Major Defeat won't turn into a Victory because of your army composition. I would recommend using an army composition you would have fun writing for, and not focus on killing the enemy the quickest. This is for fun, first and foremost.
I mean, my kroot are using knives (among other things) and they still got a major victory fighting orks this crusade, while astartes rolled poorly and got casualties everywhere against the same foe.
Well, I messaged Gore and I'm hoping we can maybe plot some bloody slugfest between our forces. I'm hoping we can get some good stalemates between each other before we figure out who wins the final conflict by the roll. I figured this could be pretty fun and be more realistic for us and leaving the roll for the final conflict... The tactics thing is to make it more reasonable for my Mongrel's to actually stand a chance. Hehe
I think our next step(s) will be to: edit Chazz's post, I'm not sure what will all be done with that. If, after people have all been caught up, this is still necessary, this would mainly be between Chazz and EoN, because it's his forces this mainly concerns. I'm not sure what all needs to be done in that area, if anything, so I'll move on to the point I think is more pressing, and I wish I had thought of this earlier and possibly saved people a few headaches:
Is there a way to include the other factions more, so they can have a more pressing role in Cogger's final moments. Chazz still did roll a Victory on this major assault, so that has to be kept in mind. But I would like to have other factions have some sort of role in what's to come, so long as it doesn't completely retcon Chazz's Victory. They did put their own time and effort into Cogger, and giving them no way to react besides 'pack up and leave' doesn't seem entirely fair to me, but again, I don't think it would be right to ignore Chazz's Victory. If anyone has ideas, I would be happy to hear them.
EDIT: Ok, so from what I gather there was serious mis-comms between players (I feel like TS rolled a MV on a Mind feth roll) My Lizard/Tau friends with a Necron backbone seem to have good initiative to gtfo while they can. RIP Cogger.
In regards to Bladkjack I was planning on doing my own piece on my dudes in Cogger but if anyone has any other ideas i'll listen to see what they have to say.
jhe90 wrote: Ok. Still working out on catching up .
What's the current objectives in crusade?
For the Imperium, it seems to be take out the Gargant. However, I think there's been a general lack of objectives or real drive towards a goal (not story - more of a reason to do something).
I can only speak from my perspective, but aside from fulfil an honour pact, I've got no real reason to stay, aside from a retcon I'm working on doing. I think another drive towards a goal could be worked towards when the GMs see it fit.
Crion itself hasn't seen much action, perhaps we can get a group objective there? I don't want Chazz getting left out, and he can handle a group objective a helluva lot better than I can. I can't even write a single chunk with group factions in a reasonable time as of late.
Hey everyone, it'll be a few days before I post. I need to finish up my existing projects and do a tad bit of research. I'd rather my full attention be on this instead of split.
Benny Badmen wrote: After reading Gore's post with his crazy Khorne's nutties, I'm researching actual military tactics that could or would be used to deal with such forces? I'm thinking it might better my odds of beating them or at least stalemates, which I'm sorta banking on. Thousands of our forces will probably go out the window but I'm hoping for some interesting encounters.
Did any of you do any military research to help your posts and how you'd approach them for maximum efficiency? And yes, this is Warhammer 40K where most generals spit on actual tactics but I like to think a few rare commanders might actually think about them.
I am an infantryman on the canadian forces, so I have a basic bur decent grasp at how to do military things
Thanks Bob and I may approach you on the subject at some point. Personally, I've read Art of War and studied Vietnam tactics employed by locals and Terrorists tactics. Not that I am one but considering my Mongrel's, it seemed rather fitting. Aside from that, I have working knowledge of psychology and sociology... Though not in the way to deal with blood thirsty psycho's. Hehe, personally, I hope I never have to meet a person like that in real life.
Funny you mention that; last month I was turned down by them... Mind you, I don't blame them considering the influx of recruits they're getting on the economies account. My perscription medication wasn't too they're liking. I assumed destroying the written test and being one of the more physically capable applicants I'd be a shoe in.
If you're fighting agile and sneaky xenos, then perhaps you'll need some of the same on your side? You should all know where I'm going with this by now.
So just caught up a bit. An idea for what other factions can be doing, It looks like my post will be modified a bit to fit into Chazz's paradigm but that means for awhile the siege will be down as To be that southerly force of his I am making the IG pull back into a major joint force.
Look, I'm really feeling lazy right now, let's just assume that as the whirlwind of fighting started my TauRellians found it strategically advantageous to retreat
I loss my little skirmish against them and therefore retreated and regrouped. and since that hole was opened up he had to let most of the rest fall away as casualties built up.
The kroot are pretty neutral, WK. We want everyone dead equally, until someone pays them to want someone else dead more. It's just business, plain and simple. Sweet, delicious business.
2BlackJack1 wrote: The kroot are pretty neutral, WK. We want everyone dead equally, until someone pays them to want someone else dead more. It's just business, plain and simple. Sweet, delicious business.
And now I face the time old question of geneseed roasting over an open fire, or Eldar kebabs. The problem WK, is that Ta'lok has a sense of honor, so he'll feel a bit more obligated to side with the Imperials, because he's already done jobs with them. However, if they keep pushing him out then he might not feel these obligations as strongly. He might think himself noble, but he is not one to turn the other cheek when someone slaps him.
What are you talking about?
