- Love the fact that the rules, etc are split into 3 separate books.
- The new boxes for the psychic and objectives cards seem really sturdy and well built.
- Have just read the first section, but it seems much more tightly written than any recent rule book. We'll see how that holds up as I go.
- Total for books and card boxes: $110 US
Special note:
As Memorial Day approaches, I wanted to thank those of you who are brave enough to serve in your country's military, specifically those of you in the US Military. What peace we have and the freedom's we enjoy, are in no small part... thanks to you and those (like my father) who've gone before you. Thank you for the sacrifices you have endured on my behalf. May God bless you and those you love.
I wasn't forgetting anyone Dee, that's why the first sentence is worded the way it is. But as I'm an American, I owe a special thanks to those who've served in her armies over the years.
Looked over the demonic powers that the Imperials have access to. Everyone can unbunch their panties. They're all protection powers, many that you'd recognize from other psychic disciplines in 6th. There are no "summon demon" powers in the discipline.
As Memorial Day approaches, I wanted to thank those of you who are brave enough to serve in your country's military, specifically those of you in the US Military. What peace we have and the freedom's we enjoy, are in no small part... thanks to you and those (like my father) who've gone before you. Thank you for the sacrifices you have endured on my behalf. May God bless you and those you love.
Sincerely,
Gits / Art
Here here. To all the brave souls.
About the new rules, .......they are out already, blimey! Well I might actually think about maybe .....nah! who am I kidding, don't care, just love do build toys.
So somehow GW managed to get my attention by splitting the books up. As a non-gamer I'm far more interested in the other two books. Fluff book sounds good, as long as it's not entirely written by Mr Ward......what's the 'art' book like?
Is it just crammed with pics of studio minis, or are there plenty of interesting conversions and some actual artwork in there too?
@mt: I'll bet you can pick up those other books off the net. There will be folks who are really only interested in the rule book and will be looking to recoup some $ on the other books.
Finally had the chance and the motivation to do something. Dust talked me into a GMS swap, so I put together a tactical marine for him. Nice thing about the GMS is that since they're one-off pieces they don't have to match my existing schemes. Gives me a chance to use a few of the really cool Mk-7 marines I have accumulated that I just can't use for my own army. I dug around and found this guy... I think he's a captain judging by the laurels... but since Dust just wanted a tactical marine I equipped him appropriately. I like the way he turned out. Beautiful figure (my conversions non-withstanding).
Good news, got a new phone that should greatly facilitate keeping up with dakk and making more reasonable, somewhat intelligent posts. At least I won't be able to blame my phone any more.
Finally struggled through ~350 pages. I don't really have anything to add, except to add some general wishy-washy support for the project. Thanks for the read and I look forward to another few hundred pages (though i may need to have a sit down first )
@tigerstein: Thanks for your support & welcome back! I hope you'll find a few good projects in the time you've been away. Things have slowed down a bit from a few years ago... but I'm still plugging away on them.
@quaggy: Gotta tell you... I checked your post just after waking up this morning from my phone (was still in bed at the time) and your "sit down" comment really made me laugh. What a great way to start the day! Con't believe ANYONE works their way through the entire blog anymore... but I'm so glad you did! Please feel free to comment, criticize and contribute... it's what makes the blog an interesting blace to be!
I thought I'd give a quick update. Been starting the process of cleaning up my studio. It'd gotten so messy that I really just couldn't stand to be in there. It's going to be a long haul to get it back into shape, but once I do... painting will resume as normal. It's a large room piled high with junk... but I'm getting there. Will probably do a major room rearrangement somewhere along the way too once the debris has been removed.
I can empathise with the issues of clutter in the workspace. Someimes a good clean out can jst lift the cobwebs and help clear the mind as much as anythng.
When it gets to the stage where you open the door, look inside and go Ugh! I'd rather cleann the oven/ do the ironing/ vacuuming, then you shut the door & walk away... You know its time to de-clutter Plus sometimes you find thise missing gems that you had forgotten aout too!
Just take all the junk and start welding it together until you get a stompa or gargant. Works for the orks, right?
I do feel your pain. Behind my primary workbench (which is cluttered, but not too bad) I’ve got an old desk that’s been buried under one to two feet of random stuff since I moved into my house some 15 years ago. It’s the nature of horizontal space to accumulate stuff. And I’d rather do almost anything but clean. I try to break it down and do small bits. Last summer my goal was to spend an hour a day either doing lawn work or cleaning the basement. That kinda worked.
I dream of the day when I can have a dedicated hobby corner. With lots and lots of shelves. Keep after it, a clean(ish) hobby space always makes you want to get down to work.
Cleaning needs to be my next project. I think I need more shelving and storage. The problem is when you clean and organize stuff, but then have nowhere to put it.
I bought large mult compartment bead boxes. I pretty much bit out every box. ( mostly marines). The issue become more difficult when you have multiple armies (or multiples of multiples).
Get things cleaned up and back into painting those centurions. The Ork codex will be out soon so hopefully it'll provide you with some momentum.
Gitsplitta wrote: Not very well, with the exception of my marine and Ork bits.
I can just see you sat in the middle of a room, surrounded by boxes of bits...
Picking up a bit, looking at it, "Marine" and throwing it into one corner of the room, picking up another piece, "Ork" and thowing that into the opposite corner...
Anpu-adom wrote: I'm using tackleboxes, but I know that I'll need to move in that direction sooner rather than later.
I’m in the same boat. Tackleboxes are nice, but when it takes forever to dig though them to find the right bit, even when they are sorted, it might be time to move on to something larger. I’ve got some of those old drawer things I used to use to hold counters for other games, might be time to re-purpose them...
@SL: Glad I could provide some kind of inspiration!
Sorry guys, haven't looked at my figures in a couple of weeks. A few problems... 1) it's the beginning of my fields season, so I'm spending all day out in the hinterlands rather than popping on to Dakka occasionally like usual, 2) been a ton to do around the house and with my family, which has taken a good amount of my free time (which I'm perfedtly happy about), and 3) I made the mistake of re-loading "Fallout - New Vegas" on my compurter. I'd forgotten how damn good this game is & now that my computer is running slightly faster (added a bit more RAM), it runs a little smoother. So that's really sucked up all of my "free" time.
Truth be told I just haven't been in the mood. I'll get in the mood again eventually... just not quite yet.
Hey no worries, take all the time you need, just remember we will be here, patiently waiting for you........tapping our toes a bit, but patiently waiting.
Life does this occasionally, and family are important.
Ouch sorry to hear about the having to hunker down... Don't go storm chasing Gits!!
Hope you all manage to stay safe.
As for the modelling hiatus, take as long as you need, we all need a break from time to time, and probably you more than most... btw, have you run your post-Adepticon Mantis challenge yet?
Anyhoo stay safe, thats the most important thing, models and houses can be replaced, friends and family cannot.... and I hope the tornadoes don't clean your hobbyspace for you!
Yeah, stay safe out there Family Gits. And everyone else too.
And we don't mind the wait....it's not that uncomfortable staring at the screen constantly waiting for updates....if I stretch I can reach out the window to collect rainfall to drink, it's not so bad.
I live a few states to the west of Gits... I'll gladly take blizzards, tornadoes, droughts and grass fires that we get here. It keeps the riff-raff out.
Ooooooh yeah, I like that idea!! No killer spiders, no killer tornadoes... And cake!!! And real beer, none of that fizzy stuff (although you made the beer you got at Adepticon sound especially yummy)
I am sure there are loaads of research institutes/ government bodies who could use a guy with your qualifications
dantay_xv wrote: Ooooooh yeah, I like that idea!! No killer spiders, no killer tornadoes... And cake!!! And real beer, none of that fizzy stuff (although you made the beer you got at Adepticon sound especially yummy)
I am sure there are loaads of research institutes/ government bodies who could use a guy with your qualifications
Not quite, there is a wee bit of sea separating us. And if the sea doesnt people being neighbourss then we also have the dutch, the danes the norwegians, swedes etc, so not all bad..
dantay_xv wrote: Ooooooh yeah, I like that idea!! No killer spiders, no killer tornadoes... And cake!!! And real beer, none of that fizzy stuff (although you made the beer you got at Adepticon sound especially yummy)
I am sure there are loaads of research institutes/ government bodies who could use a guy with your qualifications
dantay_xv wrote: Ooooooh yeah, I like that idea!! No killer spiders, no killer tornadoes... And cake!!! And real beer, none of that fizzy stuff (although you made the beer you got at Adepticon sound especially yummy)
I am sure there are loaads of research institutes/ government bodies who could use a guy with your qualifications
Oh... let me see.... had to be about 10 years ago. I was working on a new tree disease that was affecting both the west coast of the US and the UK. A delegation of governmental hot-shots from the US Dept. of Ag went to Europe (Holland and the UK) to share ideas & negotiate trade terms. They took along 3 plant pathologists from the affected US states... I just happened to be in the hot seat for the State of Washington (not Washington DC) at the time.
Bloody wonderful trip & the only time I've been out of the US (excluding Canada). After hours, we'd wander the streets of York... finding good places to eat and drink & being amazed by the history all around us. Unfortunately since we were working all day, most of the interesting stuff was closed by the time we were free to sight-see. Did check out the outside of Clifford's Tower, The Shambles and had a few pints at The Blue Bell.
If you move to the UK just remember to prime all your models before you go, I hear its a pain to wait six months for a dry day to do that there . I'll keep my storms, tornados, eventual earthquakes (close to the New Madrid fault), some poisonous critters and poor government just so I don't have to call fries /chips, soccer /football, football / rugby and baseball /cricket.....seriously .
Thing one has been watching way too much Top Gear. In casual conversation with me yesterday he referred to an automobile trunk as a "boot" multiple times without even thinking about it.
I actually quite like the differences in the two versions of "English". Gives each variation it's own special character.
Yay for top gear!!! I wish the series would run for more than 6 or 7 episodes though. And the specials tend to be great too.
Just be wary if there is a crane nearby when you are camping and someone is snoring hahaha!!!
And I agree abut the language/ accent thing too.
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Although everyone moans about the weather over here its not always bad - I swear its not rained in Cornwall for a month now and everyone's wearing factor 50 and constantly BBQing meat. Thermometer reads 23 degrees C today in the shade (thats 74F, pretty warm for the UK).
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Solar_lion wrote: I'm Anpu and Theo. Besides with the exchange rate being what it is .. It'll be cheaper top move here.
Is germany on the Euro? Slightly better. Still I prefer Ireland.. at least two Islands away from France.
ps. I love spiders! Any bug that eats other bugs is good to me!
You, sir... are not me.
corrected! .... I'm with Anpu and Theo. ( concerning my choice for weather )
Well then, that is perfectly acceptable. The simple fact that you are so agreeable tells me that you are smart, handsome, and posses both impeccable hygiene and style.
Gitsplitta wrote: What's the difference between "ice hockey" and "hockey"?
I think he's talking about field hockey. Played on grass while running around, I think its more like la crosse and less like boxing with a stick while figure skating.
Indeed, we have to do it at school, of which my memory is running around desperately trying to avoid a bunch of people with hooked clubs, who are after your shins, and the ball, which to all intents and purposes, is a steel ballbearing 2" across.
I'll take hockey ( in any form ) over soccer anyday!
I think git should start his MW comp. If he's not gonna show us Mantis Warriors and such, then someone should! Otherwise were gonna still be talking sports and weather for the next several pages!
What's next .. women? Game of Thrones, Old SF movies? WM's Miniatures that Ramo's has to paint?
So...VINcent and old BOB from the Black Hole, or Huey, Dewey and Louie from Silent Running?
Spent a lot of hours playing Air Hockey. It been a while since I thought about either of those films.. Nice. I still remember as a very small child seeing Hercules Unchained in the movie theater. Or Staying up late to watch any Godzilla movie. Good times.
As far as sports and weather... Sadly I've little to say about either. I live in a paint dungeon... Unless thats a sport? and my weather is usually "OK to prime outside" or "Not OK- Prime indoors"
Im totally in for a MW paint-a-thon, though... I could use the color change!
Hi guys. Actually have gaming-related news for a change...
Have an 1850 pt game set up for tomorrow night in order to learn 7th. My opponent says he'll be filming it so there may be a video batrep I can direct you too. In any case I'm sure it'll be humiliating. I promised I'd bring a pretty army though so I'm bringing my MW, probably including the partially painted cents. Any other suggestions for decent SM units or builds in 7th?
You know you are going to be filmed, and are going to bring partially painted models? Heresy! Madness!
You should bring your best looking units.
I’d offer more constructive advice, but have yet to play a game of 7th myself. It doesn’t look that far off from 6th though, so I’d go with any old instincts you have. But when in doubt, pushing cool looking minis around the table is what it’s about, so whatever floats your boat.
If you're playing with the Tactical Objectives, be sure to bring a maximum of units that are either :
1. Mobile (vehicles, bikes) ;
2. Dedicated Transports.
The objectives you'll have to seize will change every turn, so quick redeployment is key !
And Dedicated Transports are quite cheap, sometimes ignored, but can capture objectives ! (Yes, even your usually-useless Drop Pod)
(Edit : Oh, and as Nevelon said : BRING PAINTED UNITS ONLY !!! )
Well, I know my opponent will have unpainted units... so even my partially painted figures will be an improvement over that. BUT... I will bring as pretty an army as I can muster for the rest.
I think its time to break out your death watch squad from the GMS you've created. It'd be nice to see them in action once again.
If you're using this to learn the rules, bring a nice variety of things. Without looking at any pictures of your army, I'd say bring, vindicator, bikes, two tactical units with razorbacks, deathwatch in the land raider, ironclad, tranquility sternguard in drop pod, and MotF for kicks. Do you have a MW psyker? If so bring him too.
I took a total mish-mash of units... little bit of everything.
2 libby's so I can play with the psychics. sternguard in d-pod small tac in razorback large tac in rhino large sniper scout squad 5-man bike squad (going to use my scout bikes as proxies) TFC 3 cents normal LR w/ a tech marine & a couple of servitors to keep it repaired.
My opponent is taking orks, so I'll get to learn about the new ork dex as well. Should be great fun!
Had a wonderful day. Spent the morning manning a carnival booth to benefit Thing 1's boy scout troop at a local festival, then took the boys fishing at a local hot spot. Grilled a fantastic steak dinner with home-made potato salad and grilled broccoli (it's awesome). Finished the night with our own firework display and singing the national anthem with the boys using the high-pitched "Do-de-do, do, de-do" method (it was very silly). All-in-all a wonderful day.
I did get my game of 7th Ed. 40k in on Wed PM. It was a ball! When the video bat rep is posted, I'll link it here.
Finally got the link to the batrep. It's only about 8 minutes so it should be an easy watch. Very close game. I made some mistakes along the way but my overall strategy seemed to work reasonably well.
Thanks to my buddy Shawn for a great game and a cool video. My first time on the "little screen".
You know, it occurred to me: Orks v Mantis / Gits has Mantis... Then I noticed the tanks and I recognized them right away. Your mantis look great Gits. Fun batrep.
I have to say, I'm glad to see orks holding up so well against the marines. How do you feel about the multi-FOC?
Had a really fun game tonight too. Similar army of mine vs. some Eldar. They shot the living heck out of me but in the end the MW snuck out a victory!
Just in case you guys think I'll never get back to painting. I just arranged to buy a bio-titan (second-hand but unbuilt) along with the IA book to go with it from one of the guys at the club (Wargamer Shawn from the video actually). Got a great deal on it. Going to make a fantastic present for Thing 2 on his birthday this fall.
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It's been fun re-connecting with my Mantis Warriors after spending so much time playing Necrons in prep. for Adepticon. I've actually had decent success with them in friendly games, which is more than I can ask for really when just starting to learn a new rule set. Nice thing is that once the Centurions are finished... I don't really have anything on my "must be painted" list in order for them to be viable. I guess I'd like to paint a squad of regular bikes (been proxying my scout bikes as regulars lately) but I'm not sure if there's a bike design out there that fits the feel of the chapter (talking modern MW now... not Badab War era). I haven't tried to figure out how to use the MW chapter tactics yet... I'd like a couple of more games under my belt before I add in a new strategic element.
The league games down in Madison have really turned in to something fun. Each week, someone invents a new scenario that everyone tries for that night. Yesterday we practiced a scenario for a tournament on Saturday. It was one of those where you can pick your options on how you earn victory points (non-linear I think they call it). Made the game very interesting and was the thing responsible for my winning the game.
Weird, I recently got a used big bug as well. Finished getting it together last week. Ended up being tons of extra work, there was some terrible casting issues, but I saved almost $120 from new. Having a base made for him now.
Lot of folk are feeling the 7th love. I'm even pulling out my Sisters for it. WM, glad the bug worked, gonna show us some pics? You and gits can have a bug-off!
Wow, nice to see the Mantis Warriors again, and glad that you are having fun with 7th.Have to admit GW must be doing something right these days as I feel my enthusiasm for the game growing again
Are the scenarios based around forging a narrative or just fun one-offs?
I hope the Hierophant is a success too. I bet thing 2 will freak when he sees it. As long as he doesnt carry it around like Blofeld and call it his pet squig
When you say modern bikes, ar you meaning jetbikes like the scouts or regular bikes.
I always thought the scout bikes looked way cooler than the regular bikes, with the open front guard and the differently styled handle bar cover (fairing?) plus less exhaust stacks and proper aerials... Mybe take the fairing(?) off the fron to give it an even more dirtbike like appearance and model o some half dome headlights, but not too many as they are modern marines... not Mods!!
No Internet at the house at the moment so I'll have to keep it short. Problem with getting into a bug off with WM is that I'd really be competing with Ramos... no chance there.
The old jet bikes are much too small to hold marines (which is why I converted mine to hold scouts). A more marine-sized jet bike would be fine... but as the post-crusade chapter has been resupplied and isn't under the same restrictions as the crusade version, some kind of normal bike would work too.
whalemusic360 wrote: Actually Ramos isn't painting it. But neither am I. Mysteries abound.
I know who's painting it! (it's not me) but I know who is!
I know toooooo~!
Wonderful to "see" you again with that batrep. Always nice when the MW get some action!
Looking forward to more work, especially if you go the Knightly way of building up some jetbikes.
By the by, any news regarding a MW paint event? My desk could do to see a bit of green!
Annoucing the Second Annual Mantis Maker Competition!
Date: July 27th - Aug 27th Title: Alia jacta est! ("the die is cast"... or alternatively... "cast the die") Theme: The contest is to make a Mantis Warrior in a duel with another figure (a marine). I will have the opponent built (probably not yet painted) by the time the competiton begins so you know what you're figure needs to match with. The "display base" will be a large oval (Knight or flyer) type base. Your figure must be infantry of some sort (no vehicles) and fit on a 40mm base (though it can be any type of infantry & does not need to be confined within the 40mm base... but I want it based on 40mm so I can make the overall display correctly). On the 27th, I'll post pictures of my part of the display, as well as measurements so you know what the physical size limitations for your figure.
This is not a painting competition. Best painted won't necessarily win... the winner will be the person who has the most dynamic, exciting and jaw-droppingly creative Mantis Warrior opponent for whatever scum-bag marine that needs killin' that I create. It must also match well with my component... so biggest might not be the best (I'll leave that to you). Painting will be a factor of course, but not the deciding one.
Da Rulz... 1. Entries must be unique to this competition. 2. You must post a pic of your build and your final entry here on this blog. WIP shots are welcome here... but not necessary. 3. Each entry must be the work of one person only. 4. Deadline is 12AM GMT on Aug. 27th... whenever GMT is... I have no idea, it just sounds good. 5. You are strongly encouraged to help each other out. Visit each others plogs, etc. We are a big, global family of nerds... let's support each other!
Spoiler:
(cause... you know... we sure as hell ain't gettin' laid on a regular basis)
6. Other rules as I think of them. I'll have the final set by the 27th.
Da Kategoreez - these don't "stack", one per person
"I'm here to chew bubblegum and kick a$$, and I'm all out of bublegum!" (Grand Prize): "It is better to look good than to feel good, and I look mahvelous!" (best painted) "To go where no man has gone before." (most original idea). "A good stretch of the legs." (person who worked the farthest beyond their capabilities) "Ill be back." (person with the most improved entry from last year to this one)
Da Prizez Each of the winners will get something... easily transferable. Unlike last year where I spent 10x the value of each prize in shipping because the European contestants kicked the American's butts all over the gaming table. I'm thinking something like credit with one of the bits makers... like Zinge perhaps, or maybe another company in the US for any winners (just in case any of you p-knockers manage to step up your game this year). Maybe I can get a bit of a break from someone... we'll see. The grand prize winner will also get the display base including my figure... all painted, based and ready to show off their fine work. Neat thing is I'll be painting my end of the diorama at the same time you'll be working on yours. (That way I can mess with everyone's head while the comp is going on.) If you (personally) or your company would like to sponsor a prize, just PM me. I don't expect anyone to do it, but you never know unless you ask. I'm thinking each of the prizes will be about $25 in value (US) if I'm paying. If you're paying, the sky is the limit but I'd like to keep it at or above $25 (that's what... about 2 pounds now??). *sigh*
I am looking for a small cadre of judges. I would prefer folks who have a good eye for design and technique, but you don't have to be an experienced judge. I'd also prefer folks would be willing to help people with constructive feedback after the competition is over. I will however, keep your identities private during the competition SO BY THUNDER DON'T POST YOUR DESIRE TO BE A JUDGE ON THIS BLOG! PM me please.
Lastly... as you know I haven't been very active on dakka for quite a while (just taking a break, enjoying my boat and my family) so I suspect only the hard-core followers are still keeping up with this blog. I would very much appreicate it if you would help generate some buzz for the competition by cross-posting this announcement on your own blogs.
Comps are so much more fun when there's a good variety of people involved and the ideas that came out of this competition last year were really inspiring. I'd love to see some new and/or young hobbyists involved. That's why the "good stretch of the legs" category is there. You don't have to be fantastic... just show that you really put yourself to the test, tried some new techniques and experimented. Competitons are a good excuse to learn and practice new skills, expand your horizons and just take chances you might not normally take.
That's it for now. Please spread the word. You don't have to commit now... but a few bumps of this post never hurt!
Gitsplitta wrote: Just in case you guys think I'll never get back to painting. I just arranged to buy a bio-titan (second-hand but unbuilt) along with the IA book to go with it from one of the guys at the club (Wargamer Shawn from the video actually).
The IA book, Alphion or something project, he listed is outdated. Good story though. The nid rules have all been updated with the newest IA Apocalypse and GW Apocalypse books. The Hierophant can be found in the GW Apocalypse book.
Also the weight of the model isn't kind to his spindly legs...or should I say the talons. Mine has an Iron rod in the center to support the model.
Hive Fleet Lazarus wrote:I'm in, should be an interesting challenge
Love to have your participate Laz.
Solar_lion wrote:
Yggdrasil wrote: Might got tempted... Yellow's not my good colour anyway
Not sure it has to be yellow?
Indeed it does not. Just has to be a Mantis Warrior in some kind of recognizable color (or colour).
wyomingfox wrote:
Gitsplitta wrote: Just in case you guys think I'll never get back to painting. I just arranged to buy a bio-titan (second-hand but unbuilt) along with the IA book to go with it from one of the guys at the club (Wargamer Shawn from the video actually).
The IA book, Alphion or something project, he listed is outdated. Good story though. The nid rules have all been updated with the newest IA Apocalypse and GW Apocalypse books. The Hierophant can be found in the GW Apocalypse book. Also the weight of the model isn't kind to his spindly legs...or should I say the talons. Mine has an Iron rod in the center to support the model.
I'll keep that in mind WyFox... thanks. I'd like to do a non-solid base... maybe a pad of some sort at the base of each leg so it can pass over objects (terrain, other models, etc.). I think it would look a lot cooler that way. Perhaps I can hide some stiff wire supports underneath some of the legs that will support the weight of the model on their own.
This thing starts the weekend? I might have a go for a laugh if thats ok? You lot are well out of my league, but I like a challenge and the fun of competition.
One mantis warrior marine, on a 40mm base to match your base!? Right?
Knightley wrote: Oooh, I'm at a lull in my painting schedule so I reckon I could squeeze out a model in that time frame Gits Consider me interested!
I didn't know you could have a "LULL" in a painting schedule... Mine just keeps growing and choking, with every new army idea that sprouts from my mind and releases that come every week !
I really really want to get in on this but I don't think I have the focus and time to put the effort Gits comp deserves :-( but I'll be here for the haul and cannot wit to see what appears! and it's really great to see Gits posting again! we missed you :-)
It's nice to be back nerdy. I've missed it. Just needed a break from the grind. I'm not painting yet, but as the competition will necessitate it... it's as much to get my arse back in gear as it is to give you guys a way to entertain yourselves for a bit.
Be delighted to have you on-board Cam. The creativity aspect of the comp should be right up your alley.
I have an idea for what to do but before I start I wanted to ask, is our figure going to only be in a single set place on the display base, or are we going be able to design for anywhere on the base, such as behind the enemy marine?
interesting idea, Gits'. I shall have to give it some thought and see if I can come up with something. I do still need to add a Mantis Warrior to my army.
40mm, that's terminator sized right?
Terminator sized,
Mantis,
Warrior,
To fight a marine... hmm... Research time.
@HFL: There will be a given spot on the base for each marine, BUT... I will also put mine on an insertable base so it can be spun to match whatever direction makes the most sense.
@Dr H (and everyone else): Keep in mind I'm just doing the terminator-sized base to give people the most flexibility and figure choice and posing. The figure most definitely does not need to be a terminator-sized figure... and indeed that might not be the most appropriate match for the figure I design.
By the start of the competition I will have this sorted out.
My current through is that it would easiest if everyone has their figure up off the ground on some sort of small elevated platform. Can be any style but should cover the 40mm base entirely, that way you don't have to worry about matching my basing materials or style. I'll make the rest of the base generic enough that it'll match with nearly anything. (rock, platform of some sort, etc.)
So I guess I don't quite understand the 40mm requirement. Is everyone going to send you their models? Other then using our minds eyes, how are we going to really know how well they line up in the duel and whatnot?
whalemusic360 wrote: So I guess I don't quite understand the 40mm requirement. Is everyone going to send you their models? Other then using our minds eyes, how are we going to really know how well they line up in the duel and whatnot?
Greenscreen in the answer. If everyone uses a classic goblin green base, a quick trip to photoshop will magically transfer the mini to whatever the diorama has in store.
whalemusic360 wrote: So I guess I don't quite understand the 40mm requirement. Is everyone going to send you their models? Other then using our minds eyes, how are we going to really know how well they line up in the duel and whatnot?
Greenscreen in the answer. If everyone uses a classic goblin green base, a quick trip to photoshop will magically transfer the mini to whatever the diorama has in store.
(I joke. Or do I? )
I see only one teensy flaw in that plan. The majority of the entries will be armoured in green!
Photoshop may not be a bad idea though provided we have someone who is more proficient than I at cropping pictures without a bunch of jagged edges and whatnot..
1. The 40mm base is just so I can cut the correct size hole in my display base for everyone's figure. If people don't like that, I can make it a 25mm base. I just though 40mm would give folks more options. There will be space between the two figures so they don't have to line up exactly.
2. You don't... we'll all just have to use our I-M-A-G-I-N-A-T-I-O-N-S. (a-la Sponge Bob and Patrick playing in the TV box)
3. When the hell did you become a MOD WM??? I just noticed it! Congrats buddy!
I suppose another idea would be to say that basing doesn't matter at all, and it will be up to the winner to figure out how to attach their figure to the diorama. I"m open to suggestion.
OH, and I"m considering putting it comp off for just a few days so that it runs nice and neat through August. July 27th was a fun idea as it commemorates the b-days of more than one dakkanaught... but it might be easier on everyone if there was a few days more before things got rolling.
OK folks, I had a bit of an inspiration on the way home from work today.
There will be some modifications to the contest that will solve or simplify some of the issues that people have brought up. More on that later... For now, hang tight and keep your minds and options open!
Birthday? again?..... didn't you just have one same time last year? crikey time flies eh! :-) hoe it's good though you'd be nearly what now?.... 39?..... ;-)
Gitsplitta wrote: OK folks, I had a bit of an inspiration on the way home from work today.
There will be some modifications to the contest that will solve or simplify some of the issues that people have brought up. More on that later... For now, hang tight and keep your minds and options open!
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What happened to that? Have you already started to forget things already? After a certain point in life, I'd heard carrying around a notepad can came in handy...
No, haven't forgotten, My schedule just opened up so I'll be very busy the next few evenings getting the build of my part finished. It'll be posted on the 1st along with the modified rule set. The parameters of the diorama will be the biggest physical restriction. However the most challenging part... by far... will be in your lap to decide. I suspect this comp will be decided at the planning stage, assuming that most folks can execute their plan adequately. I would recommend not spending too much time thinking about what you want to do until you see the diorama and read the challenge.
Gitsplitta wrote: OK folks, I had a bit of an inspiration on the way home from work today.
There will be some modifications to the contest that will solve or simplify some of the issues that people have brought up. More on that later... For now, hang tight and keep your minds and options open!
I can't keep my mind open for very much longer, starting to imagine things like Graven selling his SOB, or WM becoming a MOD or Beiber getting hired to play Luke Skywalkers son in the next Starwars movie.. can't tell what's real anymore.. Kate Beckinsale keeps callin me......moonpie plays spacewolfs.. that can't be right!
Hi guys, I'm here. Been insanely busy at work and at home with no hobby time at all (or internet time frankly). Sorry for dropping the ball on the competition.
If folks are still interested, I'd be delighted to still have the comp., but I'm going to take myself out of it so it's simpler and not dependent on my getting anything done. It's just safer that way at the moment. There will still be prizes, never fear.
I will have some time over the next week to sort things out, talk with judges & in general... get the competition up and running. I'll come up with a new theme and we'll see if we have a competition, shall we?
I effectively have had no internet connectivity from home for well over a month. That will be fixed in-spades (10x faster than my old connection... when it was working) tomorrow afternoon, but I will be losing my e-mail address. (I'm staying with the same provider, but they aren't hosting e-mails anymore.) Those of you who know me well enough to have my personal e-mail can PM me and I'll give you my new one... probably just a g-mail or Hotmail account.
I know you guys are sick of hearing apologies and excuses so I won't make them. I'm just not ready to come back yet. I don't know why, but I hit the wall this summer and just cant get enthused about gaming or hobbying at all. I know I'll be back, I just don't know when. I usually take a break from painting in the summer... but this year I've taken a break from everything gaming related... painting, playing & even Dakka which I love. The passion just isn't there at the moment. I think there are some issues I need to resolve in my mundane life before I can get back the mental and creative space needed for hobby-related work. Don't worry, these aren't "ISSUES" issues... just normal issues that are preying on my psyche and need to be dealt with before I can move on (and they're things that can't be knocked out in a weekend). I've also been driving myself like a madman for nearly 4 1/2 years now... than may be coming home to roost a bit too.
I just wanted to let you guys know I was OK. I miss you a lot... along with the conversations with friends and creative exchanges that I've come to depend on. I think of you fondly and often, but I know that The Good Ship Dakka will keep running straight and true now that whalemusic360's at the helm. I am looking forward to seeing what all my friends have been up to while I've been away.
No worries Gits....glad to hear you're ok. Take your time, get yourself sorted and let your enthusiasm make it's own way back to you....we'll still be here talking gak and occasionaly playing withour toy soldiers
I effectively have had no internet connectivity from home for well over a month. That will be fixed in-spades (10x faster than my old connection... when it was working) tomorrow afternoon, but I will be losing my e-mail address. (I'm staying with the same provider, but they aren't hosting e-mails anymore.) Those of you who know me well enough to have my personal e-mail can PM me and I'll give you my new one... probably just a g-mail or Hotmail account.
I know you guys are sick of hearing apologies and excuses so I won't make them. I'm just not ready to come back yet. I don't know why, but I hit the wall this summer and just cant get enthused about gaming or hobbying at all. I know I'll be back, I just don't know when. I usually take a break from painting in the summer... but this year I've taken a break from everything gaming related... painting, playing & even Dakka which I love. The passion just isn't there at the moment. I think there are some issues I need to resolve in my mundane life before I can get back the mental and creative space needed for hobby-related work. Don't worry, these aren't "ISSUES" issues... just normal issues that are preying on my psyche and need to be dealt with before I can move on (and they're things that can't be knocked out in a weekend). I've also been driving myself like a madman for nearly 4 1/2 years now... than may be coming home to roost a bit too.
I just wanted to let you guys know I was OK. I miss you a lot... along with the conversations with friends and creative exchanges that I've come to depend on. I think of you fondly and often, but I know that The Good Ship Dakka will keep running straight and true now that whalemusic360's at the helm. I am looking forward to seeing what all my friends have been up to while I've been away.
Take care, be safe & have fun!
Art/Gits
It's understandable and I know how you feel.
Seventh sort of marked a point where I just.... stopped.
Just give it time as required till you feel it again. (I'm hoping the Dark Eldar book will do it for me)
It's understandable and I know how you feel. Seventh sort of marked a point where I just.... stopped.
That's EXACTLY what happend to me Ovion. I don't clearly understand why, as I know 7th was a significant improvement over 6th. It was just... too much, too quickly. Like being stabbed in the back (which we're all used to) but then adding that twist of the knife on top of it. Somehow it severed my connection to 40k... at least in the short term. Add a pile of time and money consuming mundane concerns that really need to be addressed and it became very easy to just step away completely.
On a positive note, I'm writing you from my brand new home computer with access to (comparatively) lightening fast WiFi. So at least that hurdle has been successfully negotiated.
You have been busy thats for sure, looking at my subscribed threads this morning all the threads on the first page were last updated by some person called Gitsplitta
Well, I had time. That was unexpected. Got some things done around the house which made me feel better about goofing off. Now that I'm caught up I should be at least able to keep an eye on you guys...
It seems to be a semi-common malaise with vets tbh.
I'm hoping the Dark Eldar release gets me going again, and if it's good enough I might even buy the Limited Edition codex...
But then I might also just do it for the sake of it and put it on the shelf.
I think part of it is that for the Rulebook, Psychic Power Cards, Objective Cards (and specials for each race), extras, etc, plus new Codex(es)....
I have given up entirely worrying about actual gaming, my drive these days is just the modelling, the competitions on Dakka keep me pretty motivated, no way I can keep up with the cost of the books.
Camkierhi wrote: I have given up entirely worrying about actual gaming, my drive these days is just the modelling, the competitions on Dakka keep me pretty motivated, no way I can keep up with the cost of the books.
I'm like the exact opposite, I've given up almost entirely worrying about actual hobbying :(. I just can't find the drive to paint. I need to get into competitive gaming with painting requirements lol.
I have similar ebbs and flows with the hobby, i am trying very hard at the moment to keep momentum going with the arrival of the little one. You will see something that just grabs your imagination and just makes you want to jump back in with both feet! For me I have really fallen for the new spacewolf flier and the new Knight from Forge World.
I've had off periods that ended that way... with something really inspiring to get me off my butt. That's not it this time... I have some amazing things to work on. It's just a pile of mundane things that have been put off too long and need to be addressed before I can feel good about hobbying again (because it takes up sooo much time).
Perhaps you should go and relax, the hobby will call you back soon enough. Maybe grab your favorite Dakka Fluff to read. That may prove to be inspirational.
Dude, Gits... No worries on taking a break! We'll still be around when the hobby bug bites ya again.
Good to hear about the new net/comp, too- Always nice to see you around!
Best of luck to yas, and may your mundane tasks be completed swiftly!
Started reading/watching bat reps again over in that part of the forum. Interest is slowly returning... wish I could get out and play a game but the only active gaming group holds their events on days/times I just can't get there.
Had a nice long chat with Solar_lion today about 40k... how 7th was going, the games he's played in, different units on the table, his current projects, etc. I think I need to get some games in to help me get reinvigorated. Unfortunately 40k at my local shop has completely disappeared and the large group in Madison (where I have many friends) has a schedule that just happens to be completely incompatible with mine. Thus, I'm SOL for the moment. Solar's going to try and come over for a weekend to push some lead around... well, I guess it isn't lead anymore... showing my age... so I'm hoping that'll happen in the next few weeks.
I've been playing some 7th, amazingly as the next baby Reaper arrived 3 weeks ago but somehow finding time. I am enjoying it but I was a little dissapointed with some of the rules tweaks. Have you seen the new Mechanicum stuff coming out from Forge World? It is all sooo nice, might have to rock some Solar Auxilia soon!
Congrats to you and your mate, and your new screaming overlord, Reaper.
It's been months since I got a game in... need to drive about an hour to the closest game store... blah blah blah... X-Wing... blah blah... kids playhouse needed a new floor... blah... blah... honey-do list a mile long.
Sometimes it is just too easy for me to let the excuses get in the way, but I'm always so much happier when I get a game or three in.
Well, glad that your own summer had been a good one, Gitz. Glad that you are back surfing the interwebs, and hope to see some model progress eventually. I'm really interested in what you'll make of the new Ork kits.
For what it is worth, if you liked the start of 6th edition (before Eldar and Tau came on the scene) then you will like 7th. The commercialized crazy that became 6th edition is smoothed out because everyone can do crazy. Eldar and Tau are still very powerful, but the maelstrom missions and changes to psychic powers have largely toned down those armies.
Hey, Git Van Winkle, hope you figure something out as far as playing goes. Ice and I's game went well. We probably screwed the rules up, but what else is new?
Just as a preview of the new edition, there is no longer a Squat list, for some reason Powerfists go last(ditto w/ poweraxes..don't ask me I just work here), and there are no more sustained fire dice. Oh, and the Emperor is apparently a god now. Who knew?
Oh yeah, and there are new fashions as far as helmets go. Beaks are so retro.
Thanks guys. I think the "spark" is slowly coming back. Still have a lot to take care of (not the least of which is gutting and re-doing to studio), but regular interest & participation on dakka and a desire to play again are positive developments.
Good talk. What keeps me going is the group I play with are very social. We rarely play anything less than 3 person game and always shoot for a 2 vs.2 match. Most of the time we create armies and randomly roll off whom is on who's team. Always a challenge and provides us a person to blame for our demise.
Another thing that make it enjoyable is that we are not WAAC. We play with a good competitive list still but the game is very relaxed. We don't sweat the missed rule and often help our opponents out when they forget something ( like the new Psy.Phase or redoing a rule mistake). When something amazing happens we all think its awesome.
Lastly we all give each other grief about the bad ( or uncanny good ) dice rolls, losing termies to bolt pistol shots and failing to make that 3 in charge roll. Good times.
Looking forward to kicking some Mantis Warrior butts!
Just want to point out a couple of things... First-off, it's really embarrassing to be making my way "back" onto Dakka and not have anything to post by way of interesting content. Have been trying to actually post something rational on other people's blogs rather than just atta-boys... but it's just not doing it for me.
Second... you guys need to post more battle reports. There just isn't much to choose from. How am I supposed to get cranked up if there's nothing to read!!!
I try to post at least a quick summery of all my games in my blog. Of course, I think the last one was early July. So it’s mostly just me slowly putting mediocre paintjobs on marines. And sometimes a good "atta boy" in a blog or a “well done” is enough to help keep someone’s motivation up, so don’t slack off posting those if that’s all you are up to posting.
I’ll try to be more entertaining, but frankly you are better at that then I am.
Give me 3 weeks Gits then i'm on long service leave and I plan to have a few games! :-) I want to finally have the time to photograph it properly and write a story driven report! should be a good read if you like me losing again!
Gitsplitta wrote: Just want to point out a couple of things... First-off, it's really embarrassing to be making my way "back" onto Dakka and not have anything to post by way of interesting content. Have been trying to actually post something rational on other people's blogs rather than just atta-boys... but it's just not doing it for me.
Second... you guys need to post more battle reports. There just isn't much to choose from. How am I supposed to get cranked up if there's nothing to read!!!
I play pretty much once a week, but they're often team games, and if I'm against one of the players in our 'meta' then I'm pretty much in for the roughest no fun game of my life (the guy is a blast to play, but he doesn't know the meaning of a softball list)...
I can try to take reports, but 1) they won't be of fully painted pretty armies, I'm just finding absolutely 0 interest in painting these days, and 2) they might be over by turn 3....
Ramos Asura wrote: Ill make a note to play more games and photo them for you....
I'd love to do a story driven campaign. Be fun to play with my kids even.... but I've only had 2 games of 7th so there's no way I'm going to be able to referee both their armies and mine along with all the new rules.
Good news that the desire to play is back. Now if only you can find my desire to paint or play rather than coming up with more new ideas for projects...
Here's a thought that I've been nursing for a while... Narrative Archenemies...
A games day where everyone brings a 750 and 1500 point armies... they must be the same faction and must have the same warlord. Then, pick or randomly choose another player to be your Archenemy! 3 out of your 4 games will be against that opponent.
Game 1: 1vs1 with the 750 lists, maybe something like Zone Mortalis
Game 2: 2 vs. 1 (archenemies are on the same side!)
Game 3: Same as game 2, but flipped to everyone gets to team with their archenemy.
Game 4: 1vs1 with the 1500 lists
That would be fun... though you'd better really enjoy playing your arch-enemy because you'll be stuck playing with them all day! I think that probably would be more appropriate for a local tournament where there's far less $ involved in the event (one of the things I really like about traveling to Adepticon is getting to play a lot of different people & armies). Don't think it would be as fun if I was always with the same opponent (either as an opponent or as a team-mate).
Campaign Idea for the family and for learning the new rules
Game 1a
Spoiler:
Point value 500
Special Rules No Fliers
No Tanks
No MC No Special Characters
No buildings
No Upgrades
Board Size 4 x4
FOC options 1 x HQ Choice Can only select one item upgrade, No Special Characters
Up to 6 x Troop Minimum Squad Size, No Transports, no upgrades
1 x Fast Attack Choice No Vehicles, no upgrades, minimum squad sizes
Game Type Gather information + 2 Objectives
Victory points are: 1VP for killing the enemy HQ 1VP for Line breaker
1VP for Surviving a close combat (does not include the HQ choice) Representing learning more about your enemy
1VP for each Objective Representing learning about the world
Full units that survive this game can be used in 3a
Narrative It's the start of the war, you don't know who your facing, not all of your army is ready, so now it the time to gather information.
You are tasked with taking your troops and going to find the enemy.
Other portions of your armies are currently awaiting transport, awakening, on route, Training, biding time, this is represented by no upgrades, minimum squad sizes and no elites/heavy or tanks/fliers
The HQ in this force will end being your armies special character, there will be upgrades he gets through out the campaign to represent his skill/abilities growing throughout.
Terrain should not include ruins. Area terrain via tree's or LOS blocking full buildings - it’s the start of the war set it as such
Game 1b
Spoiler:
Point value 500
Special Rules No Fliers
No Battle Tanks
No MC No Special Characters
No buildings
No Upgrades
Board Size 4 x4
FOC options 1 x HQ Choice Can only select one item upgrade, No Special Characters, can be a bike/skimmer
1 x Troop Choice Minimum Squad Size, must be mounted if possible Transports, no upgrades
Up to 3 x Fast Attack Choices Can be vehicles (bikes/skimmers) no upgrades, can hold objectives, can have additonal models
Game Type Push + 2 objectives
Victory points are: 1VP for killing the enemy HQ 1VP for each unit that is a Line breaker This is to represent your army pushing through the other forces lines
1VP for each Objective This is to represent learning about the world
Full units that survive this game can be used in 3b
Narrative This Force has been tasked with quick scouting of the enemies lines, probing for weaknesses or exploits
Other portions of your armies are currently awaiting transport, awakening, on route, Training, biding time, this is represented by no upgrades, minimum squad sizes and no elites/heavy or tanks/fliers
The HQ in this force will be your armies special character, there will be upgrades he gets through out the campain to represent his skill/abilities growing throughout.
Terrain should not include ruins. Area terrain via tree's or LOS blocking full buildings - it’s the start of the war, come on.
Example lists
Spoiler:
Generic Space Marines
Game 1a
HQ 1 Captain
Terminator Armor
Good to see the spark returning... Have you looked on youtube for miniwagaming.com? as they have run a load of narrative campaigns these past few months.
I do have most games planned up to a sixth set (with an a and b game per set) so if you get through the smaller games let me know and I'll share the things I've put together
I've played about 4-5 1a games and so far there have been upsets, dirty tactics and very thoughtful lists I've played against and its the most fun I've had at a smaller point level.
I'll be honest and state that I've had many, many games of 7th and found my Tyranids more favoured than my Chaos. Though, new campaign due to start soon so I plan on getting my Chaos painting bug back (need to paint a lot more purple to go with the Death Guard/AoC force...)
I might even pick up the stuff I need to play 7th in the next couple of months....
I mean, I've decided to commit to buying the Dark Eldar Limited Edition (So long as it's the same as the Space Wolf and Ork one, with 3 books, art and coins in a fancy box), so I should probably play again...
If I get a chance to play again soon I'll try and do a batrep. They take a lot of work but they're pretty cathartic.
Took the family to a Wisconsin Badgers game this weekend. First college game I've been to in 30 years or so. Really, really fun. Going to have to make it an annual thing. Got some great pics too (which of course I can't post here).
The Toyota I turned in had 188K. $400 into it I'm sure it would've gone for another 35K at least. But it was time... and I LOVE the VW. Never buy another non-German car again (unless it's a pick-up truck). Never owned a car before that was clearly designed to go fast, effortlessly.
No games yet... waiting for Solar to show me the way.
I LOVE the VW... what a great car! Even though it's not the fanciest model, it's got a million little engineering touches that make it a class act. Real joy to drive too.
Gitsplitta wrote: No games yet... waiting for Solar to show me the way.
We have at least a couple of 1850pt games lined up for the 18th. Planning on playing the list twice so hopefully we'll get one of them for a battle report.
Saw the coolest battle report the other day, thought I'd pass it on. It's written by Polythemus. He treats it kind of like a graphic novel. He's got a sentence or two to set up the action, then a series of photos with text balloons from the figures on the table speaking in-character. It's fantastic! If you enjoy a good battle report I encourage you to go check this out. Here's the link: The Campaign for Umbral Void: Comic Batrep - Planetstrike on Killjar Range He's also got a blog on blogspot where more details about the campaign reside: Legion of Caliban. I think I'm going to try it (meaning the comic book style) at least once... it seems like just too much fun not to try and emulate.
Not to be outdone... moonpie just posted another funny and entertaining battle report. It's for Warhammer Fantasy but really... it's worth a read even if you're a strictly 40k guy like I am. moonpie just kind of lets things flow onto the page... kind of a "stream of consciousness" battle report. They're just priceless! No pics but trust me, its worth your time! Here's the link: Bait and Switch
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