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2011/05/05 21:48:29
Subject: whats you favorite table top game overall?
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Phanobi
oh,you know. in a basement...cooking ponies into cupcakes....
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please post why and fill free to argue why and to say why others arnt.
by overall i mean models,games play, pricing,etc all bunch up.
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 Deathshead420 wrote:As your leader, I encourage you, from time to time and always in a respectful manner, to question my logic. If you're unconvinced a particular plan of action I've decided is the wisest, tell me so! But allow me to convince you. And I promise you, right here and now, no subject will ever be taboo … except, of course, the subject that was just under discussion. The price you pay for bringing up either my Chinese or American heritage as a negative is – I collect your f  g head. [Holds up Tanaka's head] Just like this f r here. Now, if any of you sons of bitches got anything else to say, now's the f g time! [Pause] I didn't think so.
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2011/05/05 21:59:25
Subject: whats you favorite table top game overall?
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Long-Range Black Templar Land Speeder Pilot
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Ummm..Im not sure this should be in general 40k, perhaps Dakka Discussion. Either way though. 40k forever.
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2011/05/05 22:50:18
Subject: Re:whats you favorite table top game overall?
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Fixture of Dakka
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I love 40k enough, but Battlefleet Gothic is the closest any of the 40k games has come to actually representing the factions as their fluff represents them. It is also very elegant in its mechanics.
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"'players must agree how they are going to select their armies, and if any restrictions apply to the number and type of models they can use."
This is an actual rule in the actual rulebook. Quit whining about how you can imagine someone's army touching you in a bad place and play by the actual rules.
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2011/05/05 23:28:16
Subject: whats you favorite table top game overall?
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Phanobi
oh,you know. in a basement...cooking ponies into cupcakes....
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Commisar Von Humps wrote:Ummm..Im not sure this should be in general 40k, perhaps Dakka Discussion. Either way though. 40k forever.
oh,oops,didnt even MEAN to put this here  . any way to move it?
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Deathshead420 wrote:As your leader, I encourage you, from time to time and always in a respectful manner, to question my logic. If you're unconvinced a particular plan of action I've decided is the wisest, tell me so! But allow me to convince you. And I promise you, right here and now, no subject will ever be taboo … except, of course, the subject that was just under discussion. The price you pay for bringing up either my Chinese or American heritage as a negative is – I collect your f g head. [Holds up Tanaka's head] Just like this f r here. Now, if any of you sons of bitches got anything else to say, now's the f g time! [Pause] I didn't think so.
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2011/05/05 23:29:45
Subject: Re:whats you favorite table top game overall?
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Paingiver
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Fantasy. More tactics, less space marines.
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2011/05/05 23:36:00
Subject: whats you favorite table top game overall?
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Long-Range Black Templar Land Speeder Pilot
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lord commissar klimino wrote:Commisar Von Humps wrote:Ummm..Im not sure this should be in general 40k, perhaps Dakka Discussion. Either way though. 40k forever.
oh,oops,didnt even MEAN to put this here . any way to move it?
No problem, you can ask a Mod i believe.
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2011/05/05 23:45:28
Subject: whats you favorite table top game overall?
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Yellin' Yoof on a Scooter
Latvia
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For now 40k... Who knows what will come after 
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As darkness surrounds us all
Our prayers towards light we direct.
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2011/05/06 00:44:25
Subject: whats you favorite table top game overall?
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Fixture of Dakka
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Bloodbowl!
Easy cost of entry, can be played reasonably fast, easy to pickup hard to master.
And it is one of the better balanced games with the core teams and due to the LRB model and testing and design of the community over the years.
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2011/05/06 01:18:29
Subject: whats you favorite table top game overall?
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Phanobi
oh,you know. in a basement...cooking ponies into cupcakes....
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Im ok with 40k,but i REALLY like how heavy gear blitz machanics work. plus you never have as many units as 40k,and their about the same price,so you save precious cash.
so much money spent on little plastic dolls
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Deathshead420 wrote:As your leader, I encourage you, from time to time and always in a respectful manner, to question my logic. If you're unconvinced a particular plan of action I've decided is the wisest, tell me so! But allow me to convince you. And I promise you, right here and now, no subject will ever be taboo … except, of course, the subject that was just under discussion. The price you pay for bringing up either my Chinese or American heritage as a negative is – I collect your f g head. [Holds up Tanaka's head] Just like this f r here. Now, if any of you sons of bitches got anything else to say, now's the f g time! [Pause] I didn't think so.
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2011/05/06 04:05:09
Subject: whats you favorite table top game overall?
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[MOD]
Otiose in a Niche
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Fond memories of Epic, and Star Wars minis (RIP) is a great game I can teach anyone in 5 minutes.
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2011/05/06 04:19:30
Subject: whats you favorite table top game overall?
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Grim Rune Priest in the Eye of the Storm
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Axis and Allies: Mini's, but nobody I game with like to play it.
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2011/05/06 09:47:14
Subject: whats you favorite table top game overall?
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Norn Queen
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Was going to say A&A too, fantastic memories of playing it back in the day.
What is the "minis" version might I ask?
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2011/05/06 09:54:14
Subject: whats you favorite table top game overall?
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Wrathful Warlord Titan Commander
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Necro FTW!
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2011/05/06 13:19:07
Subject: whats you favorite table top game overall?
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Bonkers Buggy Driver with Rockets
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My favourite game is probably Star Wars Minis, but I only have one mate who plays that. I have several mates that also play 40K and that is quickly becoming my favourite.
I do like lots of games though such as D&D Minis, Heroscape, Carcassonne, Settlers of Catan, Formula Motor Racing & RPGs. My favourite all time game is still Star Wars D6 RPG.
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Apologies for talking positively about games I enjoy.
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2011/05/06 13:23:11
Subject: whats you favorite table top game overall?
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Brigadier General
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For Sci-FI 40k would have been my second choice, as it's the game I've played the longest, and I love the fluff and minaitures. However, recently I've started playing Warengine which is the game engine that was used for Shockforce.
The rules are simpler, but more tactical (actually has reserved-attack/overwatch mechanic) and being able to quickly stat up any figure is really great for someone who likes various other miniature lines as much as GW.
For fantasy, it's Song of Blades and Heroes. I'm not interested in Fantasy mass battles, but the fast play skirmish (60 minute games) of SoBH is awesome. Also, like Warengine, it's easy to stat up charachters yourself.
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2011/05/06 16:17:22
Subject: whats you favorite table top game overall?
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Hellacious Havoc
on my own personal space hulk with the population of several worlds living on it with me
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Personally i love 40k and related, like battlefleet just because its got such a great background to it.
But then i was started on 40k when i was a little kid so im prolly biassed abit towards it.
Does anyone know of a zombie apocolypse minis game? That would be the best! 
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2011/05/06 16:21:37
Subject: Re:whats you favorite table top game overall?
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Been Around the Block
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My favorite game is Necromunda, as in, if I got to pick, I would play Necromunda probably 75% of my tabletop time.
I enjoy the small unit tactics, the wonky weapon rolls, the adapting on the fly, the great variation in scenarios, and the lack of armor saves. I also very much enjoy campaign play and watching your gang evolve from mission to mission.
Following, I enjoy 40k next most. 40k right now is probably 60-80% of my actual tabletop time, because my gaming group prefers it over Necromunda.
Then Mordheim. I know Necro and Mordheim are similar, but the mordheim fluff leaves something to be desired.
Then FB, which I just don't enjoy as much.
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2011/05/06 22:21:55
Subject: whats you favorite table top game overall?
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Brigadier General
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James The BloodFiend wrote:Does anyone know of a zombie apocolypse minis game? That would be the best!
Two Hour Wargames has one called "All things Zombie" and is supported with a few expansions/senario books. It's based on their Reaction system which is quite popular. The company owner/author is quite active on his yahoo group.
http://www.angelfire.com/az3/twohourwargames/wargames.htm
There's actually quite a few, but that's the first one that springs to mind. Google Zombie Wargame and you'll get a few.
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2011/05/06 22:26:07
Subject: whats you favorite table top game overall?
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Maddening Mutant Boss of Chaos
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Is Armageddon Epic: Armageddon? If so thats my vote, or blood bowl
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2011/05/06 22:31:07
Subject: Re:whats you favorite table top game overall?
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Phanobi
oh,you know. in a basement...cooking ponies into cupcakes....
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umm,yes? i guess i got the name wrong
isnt blood bowl like 40k football?its not a wargame,right?
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Deathshead420 wrote:As your leader, I encourage you, from time to time and always in a respectful manner, to question my logic. If you're unconvinced a particular plan of action I've decided is the wisest, tell me so! But allow me to convince you. And I promise you, right here and now, no subject will ever be taboo … except, of course, the subject that was just under discussion. The price you pay for bringing up either my Chinese or American heritage as a negative is – I collect your f g head. [Holds up Tanaka's head] Just like this f r here. Now, if any of you sons of bitches got anything else to say, now's the f g time! [Pause] I didn't think so.
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2011/05/07 00:16:47
Subject: Re:whats you favorite table top game overall?
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Focused Dark Angels Land Raider Pilot
Mesa, AZ
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lord commissar klimino wrote:umm,yes? i guess i got the name wrong
isnt blood bowl like 40k football?its not a wargame,right?
BloodBowl is Fantasy, playing a cross between soccer and football. At least that's what it was, not sure what the current condition of the game is like. My first table top gaming was BloodBowl and BattleTech. IMO the best games ever made. Balance wise and fun wise.
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2011/05/07 00:49:57
Subject: whats you favorite table top game overall?
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Master Tormentor
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Not sure why Hordes and Warmachine are listed separately...
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2011/05/07 01:04:55
Subject: whats you favorite table top game overall?
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Phanobi
oh,you know. in a basement...cooking ponies into cupcakes....
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cause im not familiar with them much.plus on other polls ive seen some people vote hordes,some vote warmachine, so i thought they were different.are they?
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Deathshead420 wrote:As your leader, I encourage you, from time to time and always in a respectful manner, to question my logic. If you're unconvinced a particular plan of action I've decided is the wisest, tell me so! But allow me to convince you. And I promise you, right here and now, no subject will ever be taboo … except, of course, the subject that was just under discussion. The price you pay for bringing up either my Chinese or American heritage as a negative is – I collect your f g head. [Holds up Tanaka's head] Just like this f r here. Now, if any of you sons of bitches got anything else to say, now's the f g time! [Pause] I didn't think so.
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2011/05/07 01:06:20
Subject: whats you favorite table top game overall?
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Master Tormentor
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lord commissar klimino wrote:cause im not familiar with them much.plus on other polls ive seen some people vote hordes,some vote warmachine, so i thought they were different.are they?
Not really.
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2011/05/08 14:59:41
Subject: whats you favorite table top game overall?
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Grim Rune Priest in the Eye of the Storm
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Ratius wrote:Was going to say A&A too, fantastic memories of playing it back in the day.
What is the "minis" version might I ask?
Yes the Mini's version, I have all of set 1 and 99% of 2 & 3 after that I stoped seriosly picking them. 
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2011/05/08 16:39:50
Subject: whats you favorite table top game overall?
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Tail-spinning Tomb Blade Pilot
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40k forever!
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2011/05/08 16:56:12
Subject: whats you favorite table top game overall?
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Longtime Dakkanaut
Building a blood in water scent
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Necromunda. The M-F-ing Best.
Second, Bloodbowl.
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2011/05/08 17:03:43
Subject: whats you favorite table top game overall?
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Hauptmann
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I like both Warhammer 40k and Flames of War about equally.
I like Warhammer 40k more on the modeling and painting side, as I can put a lot more detail into a 28mm figure than a 15mmm one. I also like the fact that I can make up my own fluff for my army and have the freedom to paint them however I want.
I like the rules of FoW better than 40k, I haven't played it much yet, but I think I like the game play a little better too.
Kid_Kyoto wrote:Fond memories of Epic, and Star Wars minis (RIP) is a great game I can teach anyone in 5 minutes.
+1 on the Star Wars miniatures, that game was so simple and yet so fun!
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Flames of War:
Italian Bersaglieri
German Heer Panzerkompanie
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2011/05/08 17:07:38
Subject: Re:whats you favorite table top game overall?
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Longtime Dakkanaut
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Battletech.
It was my gateway-game and the whole reason 19 years later that I am still playing with miniatures. Even though the system is clunky in places I still get a wicked thrill breaking 'Mechs so likely it will always be at the top of my gaming list.
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2011/05/08 17:18:30
Subject: whats you favorite table top game overall?
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Longtime Dakkanaut
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Infinity is my favourite, in second place would be MERCS, and in third I'd say WH40K, but only cause I can get a game real easy!!
The reason I like Infinity, (and the same reasoning works for MERCS as well) I like the rules, but the background is vibrant and alive, in contrast to 40K which seems kind of musty and lifeless....perhaps even stagnant....I like the fact that in both Infinity and MERCS, there is hope, and progress, and technology is something to be actively advanced and sought after, rather then being something mystical.
The miniatures for both Infinity and MERCS are sublime, and really show what can be done if the company cares, and in both cases the companies have shown that they care about their customer base....unlike some others...
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