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Yes, sorry Vermillion but I would add werewolves to the list of gothic horror creatures that I'd like to see the back of at the moment. And zombies...

Nerdrage about vampires itt. I'd wager about half those responsible wouldn't bat an eye if GW made a Blood Angels character that with long black hair, who used two bolt pistols, and named 'Arucald'

bhsman wrote:Nerdrage about vampires itt. I'd wager about half those responsible wouldn't bat an eye if GW made a Blood Angels character that with long black hair, who used two bolt pistols, and named 'Arucald'

Cyph3r would never leave team eibldarkangle for the red-emo blondies!!

The only problem I can see with Vampire Space marines is that as soon their sgts and commanders took of their helmets to point and scream, they would die from the sunlight.

Well, for very limited values of "problem". Values that exclude "Why does it even make sense?" I really think they have tapped themselves out on loyalist chapters that justify different rules. Other than making Chaos Legions books, I think their best bet would either be a Pre-Heresy codex, or Codex: Special Marine Characters that has for each slightly divergant chapter a few characters and minor rules changes.

Was just reminising of werewolf the apocalpse was all so no problems. It does get boring after a while, sort of like marine codices (exception to the BA since all they have is a junk quickly stuck download. At least DA had a codex to screw them over:( )

aka_mythos wrote:Alright, so vampires are supposed to be alluring, but only up until the point where they bite your throat open and guzzle on you like a jumbo sized coke. *Hollywood hate rant off*.

You should go check out 'Thirst'. I think you'd like it.

Wehrkind wrote:The only problem I can see with Vampire Space marines is that as soon their sgts and commanders took of their helmets to point and scream, they would die from the sunlight.

Unless their bald heads were polished to the point where they'd reflect the deadly rays.

Well, for very limited values of "problem". Values that exclude "Why does it even make sense?" I really think they have tapped themselves out on loyalist chapters that justify different rules. Other than making Chaos Legions books, I think their best bet would either be a Pre-Heresy codex, or Codex: Special Marine Characters that has for each slightly divergant chapter a few characters and minor rules changes.

A heresy supplement would be a friggin' gold mine for them, but we've been down this path before, and it's clear GW would rather release Planetstrike and such. Never understood it and never will.

Regarding SM, I think if you had Phil Kelly writing all their books, you'd see some nicely themed and differentiated armies. I'm sure some things would be controversial a la Thunderwolf cav, but Phil just seems to get it at a conceptual level better than the rest.

gorgon wrote:

Wehrkind wrote:The only problem I can see with Vampire Space marines is that as soon their sgts and commanders took of their helmets to point and scream, they would die from the sunlight.

Unless their bald heads were polished to the point where they'd reflect the deadly rays.

All BA wear Emperor grade sunblock... UV40000?

gorgon wrote:
A heresy supplement would be a friggin' gold mine for them, but we've been down this path before, and it's clear GW would rather release Planetstrike and such. Never understood it and never will.

The BOLS heresy supplement is pretty awesome. Just sayin.

I dislike something, therefore it should not be.

It is not like they are retconning BA fluff here, they and their chapters have always been blood drinking vampires.

Right, and it's not like they will have fast attack swarms of Giant Bats or anything in the new book.........

*You joke about these things, but.......
...Canis Wolfsbutt

Actually, I sorta want Alucard Vanhammsersteine (The upcoming new BA character, don't worry I'm in the know) to be riding a coffin being pulled by swarms of vampire bats.

Maybe he can come with a whip that extends three times, from leather, to chain, to morning-star with the successful use of three power ups?

This BA dex will be good for my friend who has a whole army of assault marines led by Dante and Lemartes. Alll jet pack marines. I guess I better start putting some money aside every month.

Well, jump pack Marines can be the core of each BA army.
I hope GW stays in line with this.

they release BA DA BT and SW codexes, why the hell not realease a Thousand Sons World Eaters Death Guard and Emparors Children rules

Space Marines sell and GW don't want to go too far down the "separate Codex for each faction" road because it would take decades to get through the Codex cycle. Actually, if you're a DE player, it already takes decades to get through the Codex cycle

i should kick down the door at GW in the uk and say "O WANTEH SUMS CHAOZ CODEXEHS DAKSHUNS!!!"

physcosamatic wrote:they release BA DA BT and SW codexes, why the hell not realease a Thousand Sons World Eaters Death Guard and Emparors Children rules

GW has talked about doing Legion-specific codices down the line, but they're probably further on the backburner than Daemonhunters at this point. Eventually, though...

physcosamatic wrote:i should kick down the door at GW in the uk and say "O WANTEH SUMS CHAOZ CODEXEHS DAKSHUNS!!!"

They're not clever enough to understand German

Flashman wrote:Yes, sorry Vermillion but I would add werewolves to the list of gothic horror creatures that I'd like to see the back of at the moment. And zombies...

So, what about my Fishmen and Frankenstein's Monster custom chapter I'm working on?

Valhallan42nd wrote:So, what about my Fishmen and Frankenstein's Monster custom chapter I'm working on?

They're called Tau and Death Guard!

If the blood angles weren't blond emo vampires (well, actually if they just weren't blond- no self respecting vampire can be blond, and not be considered 'the lame' by non blond vampires- and red headed vampires are just right out of the picture) I'd be excited.

But what I'd prefer, if a Marine codex HAS to come out, is Codex Iron Snakes

Carlovonsexron wrote:Codex Iron Snakes

I could go for that.

Carlovonsexron wrote:But what I'd prefer, if a Marine codex HAS to come out, is Codex Iron Snakes

They're a Codex Chapter, so just use Codex: SM. If you really want to play them, use the Red Scorpion rules from Imperial Armour and upgrade a model to an Apothecary for X points or so. Or, just start a letter-writing campaign to GW and ask them to do stuff like Index Astartes again

@Carlvonsexron

I've been watching True Blood with my wife (she's my excuse), and I'm MORE THAN HAPPY with the redheaded vampire they've got...

JonnyDelta wrote:@Carlvonsexron

I've been watching True Blood with my wife (she's my excuse), and I'm MORE THAN HAPPY with the redheaded vampire they've got...

Actually both red heads are worth the watch, Jessica and the Queen

Re: Codex Iron Snakes

I'm not familiar with this Chapter, but as I interpreted the last Codex: SM, all you need is a Chapter Master with the appropriate Chapter Tactics trait. Coming up with one of your own shouldn't be too hard either - just getting the points cost for him right would be the trick - as well as your opponents consent.

Iron Snakes Universal Rule: They're all really, really good at killing Dark Eldar. After deployment but before the game starts, count the number of Iron Snakes models on the table. Take this number and multiply it by two. Remove that many Dark Eldar models from the table.(FAQ: The Iron Snakes player chooses which models)

lol

just read the Lexicaium article on them.

I would just add a few points for each marine equipped with his little fishing spear (j/k) and represent the ShieldWall tactic by sacrificing an attack per model for them to be power weapon hits.
(ShieldWalls not being big on broad sweeping attacks).

Or models in the ShieldWall get a 6+(i) if they are formed properly.