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2013/05/20 16:07:57
Subject: Rebuilding the Mantis Warriors (Mantis Maker Challenge! Pg. 366)
There was some discussion a while back about what Chaos God the Mantis Warriors would fall to... Doesn't the chaplain in the IA book give his unit shrouded... seems very Nurgle to me.
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2013/05/20 18:37:16
Subject: Rebuilding the Mantis Warriors (Mantis Maker Challenge! Pg. 366)
You know... I find it utterly amazing that so few people ever played the Mantis Warriors given the incredible variety of interpretations possible. From traditional to white scars, blood angels and I think all four varieties of chaos have been mentioned. Insect and Asian connections have been used too. Obviously there's a lot to work with in terms of background, imagination and modeling potential. I guess I never really considered it before but it is a bit surprising that they have so small a following.
Or am I overestimating the lure of a good story??
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Anvildude: "Honestly, it's kinda refreshing to see an Ork vehicle that doesn't look like a rainbow threw up on it."
Anpu-adom wrote: There was some discussion a while back about what Chaos God the Mantis Warriors would fall to...
Doesn't the chaplain in the IA book give his unit shrouded... seems very Nurgle to me.
That was me asking. And Nurgle is Green. xD
I'll be going through my Bitz boxes tonight and seeing if I've got something to work with.
Ah, who am I kidding, there'll be something I can work with.
Here's the opening of my entry:
Plus half a dozen sheets of plasticard of varying thicknesses.
Gitsplitta wrote:Yes, in the rules... but a big investment in an army that isn't your own.
I think it's why people are going chaotic or something.
I know it's why I am... though at the end of the day, with 3 already, and another 2-4 planned do I really need another Daemon Prince...
Stupid question really. Of course I do
This may not work, it may be beyond my ability and a bit ambitious - but then gits said the goal was to push the envolope of your abilities. Bitz shot!
Some, all, or none of it may be used... we shall see!
Awesome Ovion... and you're right of course. That's why I made the competition as open ended as I could with one basic unifying focus. I want people to have the ability to take some chances and push their abilities. That's where the real reward lies for the contestants... when you get better as a result of your participation. Maybe slay a personal P&M demon or two along the way.
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Anvildude: "Honestly, it's kinda refreshing to see an Ork vehicle that doesn't look like a rainbow threw up on it."
Some interesting looking bits there Ovion.
Is your deamon going to be doing some paperwork?
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2013/05/20 21:52:40
Subject: Rebuilding the Mantis Warriors (Mantis Maker Challenge! Pg. 366)
Dr H wrote:Some interesting looking bits there Ovion. Is your deamon going to be doing some paperwork?
Something like that
inmygravenimage wrote:Some cool bits, be keen to see what you do with those Kroot pads!
So am I! Honestly have no clue what I intend for them yet... some sort of layered plate? ends to joints? who knows! It's 95% of the reason to have Kroot - Kroot Shoulder pads!
On a side note, have you lot seen the Mantis Shrimp? THEHOLYCRAPISTHATTHING! "Mantis shrimp sport powerful claws that they use to attack and kill prey by spearing, stunning, or dismemberment. Although it happens rarely, some larger species of mantis shrimp are capable of breaking through aquarium glass with a single strike from this weapon."
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Good pose Snrub. The left arm could have been slightly further back, but is fine. Good job.
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