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What do you think of Skaven? @ 2009/09/03 00:04:51


Post by: legoburner


There has been quite a bit of controversy in the past regarding Skaven so I thought I'd see what people think of them in general.


What do you think of Skaven? @ 2009/09/03 02:08:24


Post by: Lint


I'm just waiting for rats in space next...


What do you think of Skaven? @ 2009/09/03 03:25:11


Post by: Cryonicleech


I'll be picking up the new Skaven 'dex.

Unless my Green warty heart draws me away from them, which is quite a possibility.

They're a fine army.


What do you think of Skaven? @ 2009/09/03 04:21:33


Post by: smart_alex


They are my only WFB army.


What do you think of Skaven? @ 2009/09/03 06:34:49


Post by: Schmapdi


I like the idea of a paranoid, underground, back-stabby race - I just wish they weren't giant rats. Blech.


What do you think of Skaven? @ 2009/09/03 07:22:39


Post by: Khornholio


I don't play them, but I like the fact that they are there. They are not very popular at the moment, so I'm interested to see how GW reckons they're going to solve that problem. I think that all the other races are just "cooler" or more fun to play than Skaven.

Skaven armies with 2 Warp Lightning cannons and a hundred or so jezzail teams are a little cheesy though.


What do you think of Skaven? @ 2009/09/03 10:35:44


Post by: Arctik_Firangi


What army is more fun to play than Skaven? They're even more fun when they win, but that's not so common...

Warp-Lightning Cannons are terrible. I always take them. In my last four games I've gotten two successful shots out - every other game they've blown up or been chased off the table.

Most serious players have worked out that you only need to declare a charge against a 'Cannon and it automatically falls back due to its special rules. You can be on the other side of the table, just so long as you can legally declare a charge.


What do you think of Skaven? @ 2009/09/03 10:57:19


Post by: Emperors Faithful


Says the Rat Dude.

*whisper* Biiiiass...


What do you think of Skaven? @ 2009/09/03 10:59:36


Post by: Deff Dread red Edition


I like them,they seem a fun army to play.I haven't bought any of the minis or the dex though.Yet I like their overall fluff and look.


What do you think of Skaven? @ 2009/09/03 11:02:35


Post by: LunaHound



I love Skaven , especially their play style .
They are more "fun" then O&G but just not as silly and cute.

Fun as in you can abuse them all you want , and less random then Goblins.


What do you think of Skaven? @ 2009/09/03 12:40:14


Post by: Vindicator#9


I wrote in other cause i liked them, collected them, but now trying to get rid of them!


What do you think of Skaven? @ 2009/09/03 15:26:24


Post by: Niccolo


Skaven are on my short list for my second WHFB army (or third depending on what happens with my current Chaos Dwarf project). I love the lore. I love the models. I love them as a Fritz Leiber fan. I love rats. I love "Life is Cheap". I love Clan Pestilens. I think they are an integral part of the Warhammer world and gaming experience.


What do you think of Skaven? @ 2009/09/03 17:00:13


Post by: maxpower3579


I like them, they are ok cool, but with out them, my tomb king army would be under the control of the one- whos-name-wont-be-said.


What do you think of Skaven? @ 2009/09/03 19:14:08


Post by: deffskullz


never really understood the lore of them
but i always enjoyed the models


What do you think of Skaven? @ 2009/09/03 19:38:37


Post by: Samus666


I want Space Skaven! lol
To be specific, I want Hrud not rats. They're only equivilant to Skaven in the way that Necrons are equivilant to Tomb Kings but I think they'd be cool. I don't play Fantasy Battle, but I like the style and look of Skaven


What do you think of Skaven? @ 2009/09/03 19:51:47


Post by: Jacksonhighlander


They've got their place in the WHFB universe. Even though i grew up with dozens of rats as pets, don't think i'd pick up the army.


What do you think of Skaven? @ 2009/09/03 20:03:02


Post by: scotty kahn


I have always really liked the Skaven. I have collected some of the figs but never quite enough to flesh out an army . This may change with the new army book coming though.


What do you think of Skaven? @ 2009/09/03 20:33:33


Post by: darkprincewilson


I enjoy playing against Skaven. Their unpredictableness makes for a great game. I am not a great painter of fur and do not want to paint that many models.


What do you think of Skaven? @ 2009/09/03 20:41:46


Post by: styles1005


I voted "like," but it was a close call. I absolutely love them, but do not plan to involve myself in WHFB in the near (or foreseeable far) future. If they were to arrive in 40k, they would be my first army (though I doubt that they would do anything but postpone my plans for my Imperials.)


What do you think of Skaven? @ 2009/09/03 21:01:22


Post by: Yggdrasil


Of course I love them!!! They're deadly (sometimes), numerous (most often), and funny (always!!!)!

Plus their relationship to the Chaos Gods is quite peculiar, IMHO...


What do you think of Skaven? @ 2009/09/03 21:06:10


Post by: Shinigami


I love their background and often self-destructively unexpected playing style. I have destroyed opponents with them, and destroyed myself too, but I wouldn't have it any other way. Love 'em!


What do you think of Skaven? @ 2009/09/03 21:48:37


Post by: Grot Boss


I love them with every inch of my black forsaken heart


What do you think of Skaven? @ 2009/09/03 22:05:29


Post by: LunaHound


*Edit ,

nvm i first thought kobolds are dog-man


What do you think of Skaven? @ 2009/09/03 22:29:23


Post by: Kirbinator


My wife has that same Wacom pen... well, I guess anyone with the tablet would.

On topic, I think Skaven are just hilarious and have pretty nice stories to go with them. The new clanrat models look fantastic, what's not to like?

The only reasons I'm not playing them are I've already invested in my startup Dark Elves army and my gaming buddy is starting them once the new book hits.


What do you think of Skaven? @ 2009/09/03 23:30:59


Post by: Crazy_Carnifex


I have 20. won them in a best painted contest by turning up. Other then that, keep 'em. They are an integral part of the Lizardmen fluff.


What do you think of Skaven? @ 2009/09/04 00:51:01


Post by: Blackjack13


In some of the art work (thinking that particular strip from Tales from the 10 Tailed Cat graphic novel) and some stories they're awesome and it makes me want to play them but then I look at the models and cry.

I am planning on making a Clan Eshin sect for Mordhiem but that is based primarily around the more repectable metal minis from that line. I am trying to avoid alot of the more questionable kits...


What do you think of Skaven? @ 2009/09/04 13:11:11


Post by: Tek


I love the Skaven. First WHFB army I collected. Models could do with an update mind...


What do you think of Skaven? @ 2009/09/04 14:24:14


Post by: barlio


I love em. Probably would never play them, but the games I've had against them are fantastic. Granted I've never played against a really good Skaven player, but for now I'm happy with the experiece.


What do you think of Skaven? @ 2009/09/05 00:53:44


Post by: Lint


Are there any books or other resources out there for Skaven fluff? I tried the lexicanum, but the whfb section of the site is seriously lacking.


What do you think of Skaven? @ 2009/09/07 15:56:25


Post by: deadly chicken


i know what they are but don't care....


What do you think of Skaven? @ 2009/09/07 16:26:15


Post by: Great Unclean One


I like the idea of a sneaky army and what better to fit the role than a bunch of giant rats? Not a huge fan, don't know much about them but in my opinion, giant sneaky rats FTW!



What do you think of Skaven? @ 2009/09/07 18:04:23


Post by: CajunMan550


I love everything about them. The giant crazy Machines, the Back Stabing, the power hungry, everything.


What do you think of Skaven? @ 2009/09/07 20:03:47


Post by: Eldar Own


Theryre not the greatest WHFB army, but as with most other armies it would be weird without them, they also play a part in other armies backrounds, seiging dwarf strongholds etc. Thier war machines are cool but i wouldnt collect them.

I voted other.


What do you think of Skaven? @ 2009/10/29 00:54:24


Post by: Noble713


I don't find the idea of mutant rats interesting outside of TMNT, but I voted "Like them" instead of "Tolerate them" because they are important to the background. Of course, they are only important to the background because of their interactions with Nagash, and Nagash is made of awesomesauce.


What do you think of Skaven? @ 2009/10/29 01:13:49


Post by: Cheese Elemental


They have giant hamster wheels that roll around the battlefield shooting lighting and they have a guy riding a big swinging bell.

How can I not love them?


What do you think of Skaven? @ 2009/10/29 01:15:48


Post by: LunaHound



I dont care about Skaven fluff wise ( i dont really care about fluff period ) but i can understand how people see them weird .
But then they are only as weird and strange as Orc and Goblin and just as cute and silly.

I love Skavens.


What do you think of Skaven? @ 2009/10/29 15:54:42


Post by: Owain


I like Skaven. The Gotrek and Felix books really endeared me to them, and their technology is cool. If I start a WHFB army this Christmas I'm tied between them and Empire.


What do you think of Skaven? @ 2009/11/29 14:22:18


Post by: FRENCHY147


I hate them for the reasons on the poll, and that I play against them all the time because my friend has them, and he makes such big units that its impossible to kill them.


What do you think of Skaven? @ 2009/11/29 15:59:08


Post by: Da Boss


I love the little buggers. I like their background, it's some of the most interesting in WFB.
Now that the model range doesn't look awful they're just great. Could do with clearer rules writing in that army book though...


What do you think of Skaven? @ 2010/01/07 14:31:18


Post by: KingCracker


I konw who they are and all that. But I dont play WFB so generally dont care. I know they were part of a video game I had many years ago. It was a fun game, if not impossible to beat


What do you think of Skaven? @ 2010/01/07 15:04:03


Post by: Dobie


Skaven all the way! I love the Doom Wheel and the Plague Furnace. The unpredictability of the army is what keeps things interesting.


What do you think of Skaven? @ 2010/01/08 00:27:45


Post by: ZacktheChaosChild


Don't play WHFB and know nothing about them.

I clicked other.


What do you think of Skaven? @ 2010/01/08 06:51:23


Post by: Curly


I don't collect skaven but I think that they have a very interesting and humorous background.
WHFB would definately miss them if they were discontinued.


What do you think of Skaven? @ 2010/01/27 19:33:34


Post by: mortal888


Meh, there are only a few factions in WHFB that I find interesting, Skaven aren't one of them.


What do you think of Skaven? @ 2010/01/27 20:24:34


Post by: Morathi's Darkest Sin


Have used them a few of times, had a small 1000-1500pt army back when I had every army for Warhammer in the mid 90's.

Also had a load when I owned Quest a few years back as well, but no coherent army.

Like the race and the ideas behind it, but would probably not get any Skaven now, unless I fancied using them in Mordheim, or Quest comes back ofc.


What do you think of Skaven? @ 2010/01/29 07:17:25


Post by: The Gate Keeper


I love the idea of a backstabbing rat race and I would definitely collect them if I played WHFB. I love the way the models look and I might just buy a of them just to paint them.


What do you think of Skaven? @ 2010/02/06 07:47:25


Post by: Krellnus


Cheese Elemental wrote:They have giant hamster wheels that roll around the battlefield shooting lighting and they have a guy riding a big swinging bell.

How can I not love them?

QFT


What do you think of Skaven? @ 2010/02/11 06:15:09


Post by: Chipposai


Eh, Skaven look cool but idk if I would play as them


What do you think of Skaven? @ 2010/02/11 12:07:42


Post by: Flashman


One of the few relatively original races in the Warhammer World (most of the others are Tokien ripoffs) that make it distinctive from other fantasy realms.


What do you think of Skaven? @ 2010/04/07 22:16:09


Post by: Corey85


There is a Stephen King story in Night Shift, also the movie graveyard shift, which is based on that short story, that is about giant rats under a factory. I always thought of that story when skaven come up. Based on a lack of funds and time during my life I have never picked up a skaven army. I probably will some time in the future.


What do you think of Skaven? @ 2010/04/08 05:56:26


Post by: Hawkins


Luv em, cute furry death........


What do you think of Skaven? @ 2010/04/09 11:21:43


Post by: Orky-Kowboy


Skaven are simply brilliant.


What do you think of Skaven? @ 2010/05/28 13:09:48


Post by: Vargtass


Skavens are the perfect example of that one does not have to win to enjoy a game. My best game EVAH was when my Warp Lightning Cannon shot a bolt through my whole army and struck the Doom Bell on the other side, which caused it to crash, which caused it to crush my Grey Seer, which caused the rest of the rats who hadn't fled or died yet to run out off the table. Protip when playing the rats: Don't place them in a line at the very back edge of the table with a Warp Lightning Cannon at one end. For those who enjoy playing the game rather than to win it: Place them in a line at the very back edge of the table with a Warp Lightning Cannon at one end. You'll thank me for it!


What do you think of Skaven? @ 2010/05/28 18:30:30


Post by: c34r34lk1ll3r


I love the models and the lore but I've never messed with them, played them or played against them. I personally prefer Tomb Kings and Orcs & Goblins.


What do you think of Skaven? @ 2010/08/30 15:20:28


Post by: dark6spectre


never really had an opinion on them.


What do you think of Skaven? @ 2010/08/30 15:34:54


Post by: Gitsplitta


Lint wrote:I'm just waiting for rats in space next...


You want rat's in space?? One of your fellow Dakka members is making it happen.... with style.

http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/list/308749.page


What do you think of Skaven? @ 2010/08/31 02:38:10


Post by: blak43


I like the scetchy paranoid underground rat men, they have an interesting and different color scheme and I realy like all the rules of blowing themselves up accidentally and not really giving a sh-

I'll be getting the island of blood and probably painting them up.


What do you think of Skaven? @ 2010/08/31 07:33:05


Post by: Jericho


Their a bit ratty lookin....


What do you think of Skaven? @ 2011/04/24 00:52:17


Post by: NiiloTimantti


Heck, Skaven don't have a counterpart in 40k but I think WHFB wouldn't be the same without 'em. I really don't see why someone would want to see them removed. They're an army like all the others. The more the merrier


What do you think of Skaven? @ 2011/04/24 03:47:57


Post by: infinite_array


Mantic games is going to be swimming in cash as soon as they start releasing 'Ratmen' regiments.


What do you think of Skaven? @ 2011/04/24 12:57:21


Post by: mega_bassist


I might start playing FB because of The Skaven.

I love their models and fluff...From what I've read, they're a pretty decent army too


What do you think of Skaven? @ 2011/04/24 13:01:41


Post by: Howard A Treesong


Love, have quite a few too. Always wanted the old style of doom wheel but never got one.


What do you think of Skaven? @ 2011/04/24 20:17:08


Post by: kitch102


I like 'em, just got the Games Day miniature through too which will stay in my collection until I one day venture across, though the Tomb Kings are looking pretty awesome. I reckon that I'll stay 40k as I prefer the skirmish (ie, not ranked up) style of play


What do you think of Skaven? @ 2011/04/26 10:38:23


Post by: AvatarForm


I only wish they had more models available from their Army Book


What do you think of Skaven? @ 2011/04/29 17:03:53


Post by: Melkhiordarkblade


Not really a fan,I just never got them.
Like I could see Lizardmen as Aztecs,and Ogres as Mongols and etc.

But Rat people? Never really had any thing for me to look at,just rats and bigger rats and they collect rocks.

I'm sure they might be fun if you play as them,but as for me I'll leave them on the shelf.


What do you think of Skaven? @ 2011/06/15 07:08:57


Post by: Tauzor


its not WHFB if there aint skaven


What do you think of Skaven? @ 2011/06/16 15:15:16


Post by: thenoobbomb


I dont play WHFB but I like them. Always funny.


What do you think of Skaven? @ 2011/06/16 15:25:27


Post by: biccat


One of the few (mostly) original ideas that GW has had and fully developed as part of their universe. I like 'em!


What do you think of Skaven? @ 2011/06/17 17:34:11


Post by: BoA.Raccoon


I think they look cool, but I know nothing about them and I don't play Fantasy


What do you think of Skaven? @ 2011/06/17 21:45:36


Post by: GoldenKaos


Awesome. If I hadn't sold my soul to Khaine and become a Druchii general, and if it wasn't for the fact that I hate painting fur and horde units, I'd have a themed army of them right now. Love the fluff (especially after reading Skavenslayer, the second Gotrek and Felix book). Also, they are one of the few 'original' armies that GW have come up with. Plus, they're so damned fun to play and play against! Sure, some of their units may be extremely cheesy, but they tend to have a very high possibility of blowing themselves up spectacularly and I NEVER, in any scenario, see that as a bad thing. Awesome. But my money does go to buy armies which I like to paint as well as like the fluff, and unfortunately, I have quite a few fantasy armies on my wish list that I deem more fun to paint than Skaven, not even counting 40k armies and other game systems. Dark Elves, Empire, Brettonia and WoC specifically from WHFB. Maybe I'll get to them in a few years, but, maybe not.


What do you think of Skaven? @ 2011/08/29 22:12:51


Post by: P.M


I love beating them with my Warriors of Chaos. They're so soft and squishy <3


What do you think of Skaven? @ 2011/08/29 23:06:07


Post by: Sin_Un_Nombre


I like them. I have pet mice anyway, so I really like the look of the models. Most of their war machines are really easy scratchbuilds, which is definitely something I scout when choosing an army. Also, I love that they have a lot of different units spread throughout their army book. You can build a lot of completely different lists, both competitive and fluffy. They can be fairly cheap to start with the Isle of Blood set. I personally don't see a lot of negatives to them.

Jon


What do you think of Skaven? @ 2011/08/30 20:03:45


Post by: happygolucky


Me personally, I Dont like them someone told me that there one of the best army's in 8th and they are very OP IMHO.


What do you think of Skaven? @ 2011/09/06 16:00:32


Post by: GoldenKaos


happygolucky wrote:Me personally, I Dont like them someone told me that there one of the best army's in 8th and they are very OP IMHO.


The only OP army in fantasy are the Chaos Daemons, otherwise Fantasy is remarkably balanced in 8th Ed. The Skaven can be very powerful, true, but they can also be more unpredictable than the Orcs & Goblins, and unlike O&G, they can be very, very self-destructing.


What do you think of Skaven? @ 2011/09/08 22:23:28


Post by: DreadlordME!


Games Workshop actually apologized for making skaven overpowered!


What do you think of Skaven? @ 2011/09/10 20:54:42


Post by: happygolucky


DreadlordME! wrote:Games Workshop actually apologized for making skaven overpowered!


Did they...

AWESOME!!!!

Now when are they going to apologise for GK being OP...


What do you think of Skaven? @ 2011/09/11 01:30:10


Post by: Remulus


I would start a scaven army just so I can use a wizard helm so i can but a mickey mouse wizard hat on one of those rats!


What do you think of Skaven? @ 2011/09/25 00:46:29


Post by: LazzurusMan


I put other as i DO collect them, there is no mabye with the skaven, unlike those man-things XD

Probably shouldhave put the 3rd one though XD


What do you think of Skaven? @ 2011/09/25 06:32:07


Post by: Viersche


rats with attitude. won't miss them though if they get dropped


What do you think of Skaven? @ 2011/10/07 03:44:46


Post by: KilroyKiljoy


Lint wrote:I'm just waiting for rats in space next...

This x 1000


What do you think of Skaven? @ 2011/10/19 06:09:49


Post by: KingmanHighborn


Lint wrote:I'm just waiting for rats in space next...


seconded

Samus666 wrote:I want Space Skaven! lol
To be specific, I want Hrud not rats. They're only equivilant to Skaven in the way that Necrons are equivilant to Tomb Kings but I think they'd be cool. I don't play Fantasy Battle, but I like the style and look of Skaven


double seconded

KilroyKiljoy wrote:
Lint wrote:I'm just waiting for rats in space next...

This x 1000


x 2000


What do you think of Skaven? @ 2011/10/21 20:53:48


Post by: LordofMuck


Honestly, they are amongst the best ideas/races that GW have made both miniature and fluff wise. LOVE em!
Their fluff has always been cool (im especially fond of the old Andy Chambers army book in that regard), and the new miniatures are 100% AWESOME!


What do you think of Skaven? @ 2011/10/26 03:13:34


Post by: Sharkvictim


I don't play WHFB but love the models. Those and Beastmen.


What do you think of Skaven? @ 2011/10/26 08:52:45


Post by: Thatguy91


I think they are pretty cool...


What do you think of Skaven? @ 2012/02/02 11:37:28


Post by: Ovion


Did someone say Space Rats?


(They're Wracks in my Dark Eldar Army, but still rats in space )

I also do collect Skaven in whfb, currently my only army, find the fluff interesting.
Considering collecting Lizardmen too - because dinosaurs riding dinosaurs, what's not to love.


What do you think of Skaven? @ 2012/02/02 11:54:42


Post by: master of ordinance


WHFB without skaven is not WHFB. its just another fantasy wargame.

I fell in love with the skaven when i read The Loathsome Ratmen And All Their Vile Kin when i was young. their the only race i play although i do collect other races.
about half of my collection(roughly speaking) is Skaven


What do you think of Skaven? @ 2012/02/02 13:59:54


Post by: Skipphag da Devoura


Mixed...
They took a lot of the really "funny" stuff away from O&G after 4th ed, and gave it to the Skaven...
And as green-blooded as I am... I can't stand idly-by and be happy about it.
AND I can't really say that I like the "cyber-rat-ogres"... I loved the old models.
The new Storm Vermin models, on the other hand, are AWESOME!

However, I love the lore, and models.
I have been hemming-n-hawing about starting a Skaven army for about a year now...
But the Dark Eldar have stolen my budget. (Not enough WFB players in Central Kansas).


What do you think of Skaven? @ 2012/02/02 15:43:33


Post by: demonicjapsel


I love Skaven, i collect them and i'm very fond on the exploding machines, fluff and the way they play.



What do you think of Skaven? @ 2012/02/02 19:06:11


Post by: Supreme Kai


They are probably one of my favorite Warhammer races other than Beastmen


What do you think of Skaven? @ 2012/02/02 19:13:11


Post by: Sasa0mg


My only WHFB army and I find them very amusing even if I do need to paint 200+ models for a 2000pt game I play a variation of different sized lists and I find them really funny regardless of whats happening on the board, even if Im miss firing all over the place and blowing huge chunks of my own army up inevitably losing me the game im still able to laugh and put it down to the Skaven job description.
The models are also kinda cute in there own way! I don't hink I've ever collected an army in the same way as I have Skaven and it just shows being its my only army now between 40k and WHFB


What do you think of Skaven? @ 2012/02/03 00:22:40


Post by: optometris


I love them, the newer models from island of blood look nice too. The back story is great fun, but my only hold up is painting so many models and also i cant paint warpstone.


althouuuuuuuugh if you can get hold of some necron green sprue or similar, and toast it up with a heat tool (its like a suked up hair drier) you've got some tasty looking warpstone


What do you think of Skaven? @ 2012/02/07 23:03:27


Post by: CallsignNeptune


I really like them. I think if I started to play fantasy they'd be one of the armies I would consider playing.


What do you think of Skaven? @ 2012/02/11 17:19:32


Post by: Wolf_Ov_The_Void


Awesome models, i have the ones from IOB but no army collecting here!


What do you think of Skaven? @ 2012/02/15 21:04:51


Post by: darknessforbid


Are skaven like the rat people?
Idk, but if they are they look terrible


What do you think of Skaven? @ 2014/01/29 17:12:43


Post by: hellrath


I haven't heard of this hate for skaven... to me the models look damn awesome and I like the fluff, but what do I know?


What do you think of Skaven? @ 2014/02/06 12:40:53


Post by: Tennants Lager


Voted like as I've always found Skaven interesting. Would never actually collect them in a million years, but really do like the background, especially the Doom of Kavzar story. The idea of a Machiavellian 'rat race' in both senses is genius.


What do you think of Skaven? @ 2014/02/06 12:55:13


Post by: SkavenLord


My name should be a good indication of my thoughts on Skaven.


What do you think of Skaven? @ 2014/02/06 19:41:15


Post by: st2me


Thank to Thanquol and the Gotrek and Felix novel series, I love Skaven and their backstabbing, plotting nature. I got a battleforce of Skaven for Christmas but haven't got to paint them yet. My dwarfs needed there arch rivals to play against.


What do you think of Skaven? @ 2014/06/30 17:38:38


Post by: sing your life


I really like Skaven but GW seems to hate them. They need new and cheaper miniatures for most things.


What do you think of Skaven? @ 2016/12/01 07:01:27


Post by: Howlin' Mad Murdrean


Theyre pretty sweet but i dont collect them. Much prefer killing them with my Dwarfs.


What do you think of Skaven? @ 2018/09/03 05:00:11


Post by: Pointer5


Skaven are great. It's time for rats in space!!!!