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Like the other Battle Engines, we're talking 120mm base.

For 3d view:

http://privateerpress.com/warmachine/gallery/the-protectorate-of-menoth/battle-engines/vessel-of-judgement

I like it!

First thing I've seen of PP that I like.

Meh. Just looks....daft.

Much better than the art I saw, I actually like it (Even if it's Menoth).

No doubt I'll need to read the rules....which I'm sure state "No shooting, magic, staring, eating, breathing, rolling dice..."

I'm still mystified that they chose to have it pulled by one guy instead of 2.

So thats got a movement rate of about 1 inch per round right?

Don't it cost like $80 for it?

It doesn't look like it would do anything. At least the silly gun carriage you can make into a tank, I don't even know what to do with this...

Saruus wrote:It doesn't look like it would do anything. At least the silly gun carriage you can make into a tank, I don't even know what to do with this...

If I recall correctly, the fluff makes it out to be like the Ark. So it's fun and games until they start praying and open it up...then...

One guy dragging THAT thing..? Seems realistic...

Cardinal Xaphan wrote:One guy dragging THAT thing..? Seems realistic...

He's a beefy zealot with a menofix branded into his back.

Power of faith, etc.

I really don't like that it's just one guy, but whatever.

Would make a nice terrain piece, but the rules are meh.

Mad4Minis wrote:So thats got a movement rate of about 1 inch per round right?

The individual has "divine Strength" granted by his god.

AgeOfEgos wrote:Much better than the art I saw, I actually like it (Even if it's Menoth).

No doubt I'll need to read the rules....which I'm sure state "No shooting, magic, staring, eating, breathing, rolling dice..."

Let's see... Well, it's got 24 damage boxes, right?

It can take a point of damage to boost an attack or damage roll.

Then it's got 3 powers that hits it for d3 points of damage.

Power 1: Removes all buffs on all models/unit in it's command range (that's a good 20 inch bubble).

Power 2: Lets a single Faction warrior do a kamikaze run, immune from free strikes.

Power 3: 2" bubble of fire, with a 4" push.

Oh, and it's a magical weapon. So it seems like it's a 'drive right into the enemy and go ka-blooey' kinda thing.

Cryonicleech wrote:I really don't like that it's just one guy, but whatever.

Would make a nice terrain piece, but the rules are meh.

I ARE CHALLANGE OYU TOO A DUAL!

I don't see it as a run up in the face. It rolls up the table trying to
hit hard targets with boosted shots and trying to catch soft targets
in range of Admonisher damage. The kamikaze run power should
be in support of weaponmasters like Exemplar, Nicia and Paladins.

Against Hordes, of course, you're using it to remove defensive animi.

malfred wrote:

Cryonicleech wrote:I really don't like that it's just one guy, but whatever.

Would make a nice terrain piece, but the rules are meh.

I ARE CHALLANGE OYU TOO A DUAL!

I don't see it as a run up in the face. It rolls up the table trying to
hit hard targets with boosted shots and trying to catch soft targets
in range of Admonisher damage. The kamikaze run power should
be in support of weaponmasters like Exemplar, Nicia and Paladins.

Against Hordes, of course, you're using it to remove defensive animi.

It looks pretty solid to me. I'd rather be in control of when I can boost rather than relying on my opponent to let me (Storm Strider).

Looks great. Only pproblem I have with it is that it can't do anything incombat (can't charge).

Cardinal Xaphan wrote:One guy dragging THAT thing..? Seems realistic...

You are posting on a board dedicated to moving little metal/plastic/resin men around on a table while playing a game that may involve dragons/laser canons/zombie dieties kept alive on a gold chair/steam powerd robots/werewolves and you are worried that it isn't realistic that one guy can't drag a giant alter with wheels?

plastictrees wrote:

malfred wrote:

Cryonicleech wrote:I really don't like that it's just one guy, but whatever.

Would make a nice terrain piece, but the rules are meh.

I ARE CHALLANGE OYU TOO A DUAL!

I don't see it as a run up in the face. It rolls up the table trying to
hit hard targets with boosted shots and trying to catch soft targets
in range of Admonisher damage. The kamikaze run power should
be in support of weaponmasters like Exemplar, Nicia and Paladins.

Against Hordes, of course, you're using it to remove defensive animi.

It looks pretty solid to me. I'd rather be in control of when I can boost rather than relying on my opponent to let me (Storm Strider).

CHALLLINJ AKSEPTED!

It's not bad, and the POW 14 is nice, but the thing isn't invulnerable, and I really do feel like, while the self-damage isn't a huge issue, the fact that most opponents will probably go after it combined with it's self damage means that it'll probably take a good amount of damage.

You can try keep its health up by keeping a vassal b2b behind it and keep repairing it.

I like the model. I think it'd look better if the priest was facing forward like he's preaching. The brand on the guy's back is a nice touch.

Curses, now I feel re-inspired to make that Menoth army. Now if only I was inspired to learn how to play the game instead of just collect shinies. Oh look a nickel!

Shotgun wrote:

Cardinal Xaphan wrote:One guy dragging THAT thing..? Seems realistic...

You are posting on a board dedicated to moving little metal/plastic/resin men around on a table while playing a game that may involve dragons/laser canons/zombie dieties kept alive on a gold chair/steam powerd robots/werewolves and you are worried that it isn't realistic that one guy can't drag a giant alter with wheels?

He meant "believable", not "realistic". People need to stop making that damn argument whenever the topic of believability/realism comes up.

Absolutionis wrote:

Shotgun wrote:

Cardinal Xaphan wrote:One guy dragging THAT thing..? Seems realistic...

You are posting on a board dedicated to moving little metal/plastic/resin men around on a table while playing a game that may involve dragons/laser canons/zombie dieties kept alive on a gold chair/steam powerd robots/werewolves and you are worried that it isn't realistic that one guy can't drag a giant alter with wheels?

He meant "believable", not "realistic". People need to stop making that damn argument whenever the topic of believability/realism comes up.

Either way, it's a rolling coffin being dragged along by a specially trained
Zealot enhanced by his faith. (The Menofix branded into his back is
probably just a bonus). It can't be helped that heathens find it hard to
believe that Menoth would grant one such strength.

Its up on the PP website now with a much better and fluid 3d view than previously, for those interested.

malfred wrote:

Absolutionis wrote:

Shotgun wrote:

Cardinal Xaphan wrote:One guy dragging THAT thing..? Seems realistic...

You are posting on a board dedicated to moving little metal/plastic/resin men around on a table while playing a game that may involve dragons/laser canons/zombie dieties kept alive on a gold chair/steam powerd robots/werewolves and you are worried that it isn't realistic that one guy can't drag a giant alter with wheels?

He meant "believable", not "realistic". People need to stop making that damn argument whenever the topic of believability/realism comes up.

Either way, it's a rolling coffin being dragged along by a specially trained
Zealot enhanced by his faith. (The Menofix branded into his back is
probably just a bonus). It can't be helped that heathens find it hard to
believe that Menoth would grant one such strength.

Hush! All of you. Or do we have to start the Chibihawk argument again?

Hahah oops sorry didn't mean to start anything controversial.

gicks30 wrote:Its up on the PP website now with a much better and fluid 3d view than previously, for those interested.

Thanks. Edited original post.

Cardinal Xaphan wrote:One guy dragging THAT thing..? Seems realistic...

Yeah - impossible! *cough*

http://www.google.com/search?q=world%27s+strongest+man+truck+pull&rls=com.microsoft:en-us&oe=UTF-8&startIndex=&startPage=1&um=1&ie=UTF-8&tbm=isch&source=og&sa=N&hl=en&tab=wi&biw=1680&bih=898

AgeOfEgos wrote:

Saruus wrote:It doesn't look like it would do anything. At least the silly gun carriage you can make into a tank, I don't even know what to do with this...

If I recall correctly, the fluff makes it out to be like the Ark. So it's fun and games until they start praying and open it up...then...

Kind of, it's got the bones of the old Kings inside them and they disintegrate as they perform miracles.