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http://www.fantasyflightgames.com/edge_minisite.asp?eidm=108 There is a RPG coming out were you can be Astarte
Do you think this is going to be any good

Given that Dark Heresy and Rogue Trader are excellent products (putting aside that I know a number of people have issues with percentile-based games), I have no doubt that Deathwatch will continue their track record of engaging and exciting RPG's.

Man... I sound like a plant.

Anyway, we've had a lot of fun with our Dark Heresy campaign, and are all looking forward to sinking our teeth into playing as a Marine. I'm also looking forward to playing an RPG, as opposed to being the one running it all the time. That should be fun.

I now leave the rest of this thread to devolve into a discussion about Female Marines (Newsflash: There aren't any), and how it is 'impossible' to role-play a Marine.

If you can role-play as a sexy SnowGodzirra in assless leather chaps, you can role-play as a Space Marine.

Exactly.

I've been saying for a while now that you only get out of an RPG what you put in. If you come at Deathwatch to role-play a squad of Marines on a difficult mission, you will get that. if you come at Deathwatch going "Spase Mareinz! HURR!" and think that they can't be role-played, well guess what, you'll get a crap game out of it.

This isn't to say that only people who take it seriously will get the most out of the game, but walking into an RPG already convinced that the actual RPG itself cannot be an RPG is just setting yourself up for failure.

Its a pity that here in Spain rarely we see this kind of things

H.B.M.C. wrote:Exactly.

I've been saying for a while now that you only get out of an RPG what you put in. If you come at Deathwatch to role-play a squad of Marines on a difficult mission, you will get that. if you come at Deathwatch going "Spase Mareinz! HURR!" and think that they can't be role-played, well guess what, you'll get a crap game out of it.

This isn't to say that only people who take it seriously will get the most out of the game, but walking into an RPG already convinced that the actual RPG itself cannot be an RPG is just setting yourself up for failure.

QFT

As H.B.M.C. noted, given the pedigree here (Dark Heresy and Rogue Trader), Deathwatch stands to be.... AWESOME.

But yes, it is an RPG, so a good gamemaster AND group of players WILL be required.

Having said all that...

And one thing i am excited about this game is might finalize Some of the trivial Details about space marines That always sit in the back of peoples minds like the weight of power Armour is an example...I cant wait for this game TBH but the only downside to it is that all my friends don believe in using there imagination unless its how to imagine getting 26 head shots in a row on COD :O

The only thing stopping me buying warhams 40million RPG rulebooks is
A) the price
B) I'd always end up being the GM.

Other than that it looks good, not that I know too much about FFGs line of 40k RPGs.

Darkvoidof40k wrote:
B) I'd always end up being the GM.

Too true.

Anyways Back when I went to /tg/ they seemed very psyched for this game. Looks like fun (although the new RT expansion is giving the xeno lovers some interest)

kenshin620 wrote:

Darkvoidof40k wrote:
B) I'd always end up being the GM.

Too true.

Anyways Back when I went to /tg/ they seemed very psyched for this game. Looks like fun (although the new RT expansion is giving the xeno lovers some interest)

I was getting ready to ask are there any 40k RPG's that let you play as a Xeno


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Darkvoidof40k wrote:The only thing stopping me buying warhams 40million RPG rulebooks is
A) the price
B) I'd always end up being the GM.

Other than that it looks good, not that I know too much about FFGs line of 40k RPGs.

The prices is a little to steep but hey at least compared to some other games like D&D Were you have to buy 3 separate books adding up to almost 90 dollars but for 60 you get everything i dont think its a bad price...

It was fun when we roleplayed it, but if I say what I did in the roleplay they'll probably try and warn me.

I've already pre-ordered my copy of Deathwatch.

The rules system is similar to that of Dark Herey and Rogue Trader, both of which are based on the original Warhammer Fantasy Role-Play of th 80's. And that was/is a damn fine RPG.

I've no doubt Deathwatch RPG will be a great game.

vignor wrote:

kenshin620 wrote:

Darkvoidof40k wrote:
B) I'd always end up being the GM.

Too true.

Anyways Back when I went to /tg/ they seemed very psyched for this game. Looks like fun (although the new RT expansion is giving the xeno lovers some interest)

I was getting ready to ask are there any 40k RPG's that let you play as a Xeno

Well Rogue Trader Into The Storm will appeal to you, that is if you like kroot or orks!

Melissia wrote:It was fun when we roleplayed it, but if I say what I did in the roleplay they'll probably try and warn me.

Only the God Emperor Shall know then



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kenshin620 wrote:

vignor wrote:

kenshin620 wrote:

Darkvoidof40k wrote:
B) I'd always end up being the GM.

Too true.

Anyways Back when I went to /tg/ they seemed very psyched for this game. Looks like fun (although the new RT expansion is giving the xeno lovers some interest)

I was getting ready to ask are there any 40k RPG's that let you play as a Xeno

Well Rogue Trader Into The Storm will appeal to you, that is if you like kroot or orks!

Me Like some ORKS


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Ugavine wrote:
I've already pre-ordered my copy of Deathwatch.

The rules system is similar to that of Dark Herey and Rogue Trader, both of which are based on the original Warhammer Fantasy Role-Play of th 80's. And that was/is a damn fine RPG.

I've no doubt Deathwatch RPG will be a great game.

Jealous I guess im going have to sell my pups to get some money then ....When does the game launch if you happen to know

im sure you can Role play a SM, but i could see it being hard if every marine was from the same chapter, due to the doctrines of a chapter i feel like all the marines would be more or less the same with a few ticks here and there, whereas a marines from different chapters would be vastly different and could lead to some very interesting role playing, DA and a SW together is an example that came to mind, but even things like a BA and UM, watching each have different approaches to the battle ahead as well as how they act in thier "free time" would be interesting.

Well that's why it's a 'Deathwatch' RPG and not an 'Ultramarines' or 'Blood Angel' RPG. The book has 6 different Chapters, and when the expansion book Rites of War comes out we'll be getting Imperial Fists (at the very least) and a 'create-a-chapter' set of rules.

Just in time for someone to create overpowered rules for their custom-made Marine Sue chapter!

Joking aside, it should be interesting to see what they put in there.

As of 20 seconds ago i just noticed a banner advertising the Death Watch RPG and the collectors edition here on DAKKA

vignor wrote:
Jealous I guess im going have to sell my pups to get some money then ....When does the game launch if you happen to know

It's already been delayed once. Book Depository says 8th Sept, which has obviously already gone. Anytime now I'm hoping.

Just out of curiosity. Is there an option to play as sister of battle, or mankind managed to create the most sexist RPG ever?


it's just a question. No need for a fight, btw

Sisters of Battle are already covered in Dark Heresy supplement "The Inquisitors Handbook"

Kubik wrote:Just out of curiosity. Is there an option to play as sister of battle, or mankind managed to create the most sexist RPG ever?

No, I think F.A.T.A.L. has that covered.

Sisters of Battle are playable in a sense. There's no rules for the Godwyn De'az bolters, nor rules for the Sororitas Power Armor. But since they're equivalent to Marine weapons anyway, you can just use the rules for Astartes power armor, reduce the size and strength enhancement, and use the rules for the Godwyn pattern bolter.

Melissia wrote:

Kubik wrote:Just out of curiosity. Is there an option to play as sister of battle, or mankind managed to create the most sexist RPG ever?

No, I think F.A.T.A.L. has that covered.

Sisters of Battle are playable in a sense. There's no rules for the Godwyn De'az bolters, nor rules for the Sororitas Power Armor. But since they're equivalent to Marine weapons anyway, you can just use the rules for Astartes power armor, reduce the size and strength enhancement, and use the rules for the Godwyn pattern bolter.

Or wait for the supplement covering the Sisters that FFG has coming.

skrulnik wrote:

Melissia wrote:

Kubik wrote:Just out of curiosity. Is there an option to play as sister of battle, or mankind managed to create the most sexist RPG ever?

No, I think F.A.T.A.L. has that covered.

Sisters of Battle are playable in a sense. There's no rules for the Godwyn De'az bolters, nor rules for the Sororitas Power Armor. But since they're equivalent to Marine weapons anyway, you can just use the rules for Astartes power armor, reduce the size and strength enhancement, and use the rules for the Godwyn pattern bolter.

Or wait for the supplement covering the Sisters that FFG has coming.

Exactly, but please, keep this thread on topic.

Start one about that supplement, if you must.

Ive never played somthing like this, but I'de be willing to buy the book just for the illustrations. That Deathwatch SM looks insane.

Melissia wrote:Just in time for someone to create overpowered rules for their custom-made Marine Sue chapter!

Joking aside, it should be interesting to see what they put in there.

Test Players playine current 6 said that the chapter traits and wotnot while giving some edge, didnt make everything too different so I'll doubt you can make a chapter that has lightning claws with heavy bolter gauntlets

I'm looking forward to seeing how interactions between BT members and other chapters' librarians play out...


Smite now the scions of the witch!

A Grey Knight expansion, either from Death Watch, or using the Death Watch Marine rules as part of Dark Heresy would be kick ass.

Well, that wouldn't make a whole lotta sense for Deathwatch, given that a Grey Knight Marine cannot be a Deathwatch Marine and vice versa.

However, there is a Dark Heresy expansion coming later on next year (or the start of '12) that will include rules for GK's. As a player career, or just as NPCs, we don't know - but they'll be in there.