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Just want to point out a couple of things... First-off, it's really embarrassing to be making my way "back" onto Dakka and not have anything to post by way of interesting content. Have been trying to actually post something rational on other people's blogs rather than just atta-boys... but it's just not doing it for me.
Second... you guys need to post more battle reports. There just isn't much to choose from. How am I supposed to get cranked up if there's nothing to read!!!
Anvildude: "Honestly, it's kinda refreshing to see an Ork vehicle that doesn't look like a rainbow threw up on it."
I'll make note to photo capture my next couple of games just for you Gits
IceAngel wrote:I must say Knightley, I am very envious of your squiggle ability. I mean, if squiggles were a tactical squad, you'd be the sergeant. If squiggles were an HQ, you'd be the special character. If squiggles were a way of life, you'd be Doctor Phil...
I try to post at least a quick summery of all my games in my blog. Of course, I think the last one was early July. So it’s mostly just me slowly putting mediocre paintjobs on marines. And sometimes a good "atta boy" in a blog or a “well done” is enough to help keep someone’s motivation up, so don’t slack off posting those if that’s all you are up to posting.
I’ll try to be more entertaining, but frankly you are better at that then I am.
If only I had: a) learnt to play the game to the point of being able to post entertaining reports, Let alone to actually play the game at all.
b) someone to play with,
c) somewhere to play within 20 miles (that would also accept my less than standard army),
d) at least one HQ for my army of many troops,
e) got around to making some kind of army list for my less that standard army...
...then I would.
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The army- ~2295 points (built).
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We refuse to take sides in this anymore. And we refuse to let you turn us against one another. We know who we are now, we can find our own way between order and chaos...
It's over because we've decided it's over. Now get the hell out of our galaxy! Both of you.
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The army- ~2295 points (built).
* -=]_,=-eague Spruemeister General. * A (sprue) Hut tutorial * Dsteingass - Dr. H..You are a role model for Internet Morality! // inmygravenimage - Dr H is a model to us all Theophony - Sprue for the spruemeister, plastic for his plastic throne! // Shasolenzabi - Toilets, more complex than folks take time to think about!
Give me 3 weeks Gits then i'm on long service leave and I plan to have a few games! :-) I want to finally have the time to photograph it properly and write a story driven report! should be a good read if you like me losing again!
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Gitsplitta wrote: Just want to point out a couple of things... First-off, it's really embarrassing to be making my way "back" onto Dakka and not have anything to post by way of interesting content. Have been trying to actually post something rational on other people's blogs rather than just atta-boys... but it's just not doing it for me.
Second... you guys need to post more battle reports. There just isn't much to choose from. How am I supposed to get cranked up if there's nothing to read!!!
I play pretty much once a week, but they're often team games, and if I'm against one of the players in our 'meta' then I'm pretty much in for the roughest no fun game of my life (the guy is a blast to play, but he doesn't know the meaning of a softball list)...
I can try to take reports, but 1) they won't be of fully painted pretty armies, I'm just finding absolutely 0 interest in painting these days, and 2) they might be over by turn 3....
Ramos Asura wrote: Ill make a note to play more games and photo them for you....
I feel like I just got roped into something.
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I'd love to do a story driven campaign. Be fun to play with my kids even.... but I've only had 2 games of 7th so there's no way I'm going to be able to referee both their armies and mine along with all the new rules.
The desire to play is definitely back...
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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."
Good news that the desire to play is back. Now if only you can find my desire to paint or play rather than coming up with more new ideas for projects...
Here's a thought that I've been nursing for a while... Narrative Archenemies...
A games day where everyone brings a 750 and 1500 point armies... they must be the same faction and must have the same warlord. Then, pick or randomly choose another player to be your Archenemy! 3 out of your 4 games will be against that opponent.
Game 1: 1vs1 with the 750 lists, maybe something like Zone Mortalis
Game 2: 2 vs. 1 (archenemies are on the same side!)
Game 3: Same as game 2, but flipped to everyone gets to team with their archenemy.
Game 4: 1vs1 with the 1500 lists
Optional game 5: 1vs1vs1vs1vs1
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That would be fun... though you'd better really enjoy playing your arch-enemy because you'll be stuck playing with them all day! I think that probably would be more appropriate for a local tournament where there's far less $ involved in the event (one of the things I really like about traveling to Adepticon is getting to play a lot of different people & armies). Don't think it would be as fun if I was always with the same opponent (either as an opponent or as a team-mate).
Anvildude: "Honestly, it's kinda refreshing to see an Ork vehicle that doesn't look like a rainbow threw up on it."
Campaign Idea for the family and for learning the new rules
Game 1a
Spoiler:
Point value 500
Special Rules No Fliers
No Tanks
No MC No Special Characters
No buildings
No Upgrades
Board Size 4 x4
FOC options 1 x HQ Choice Can only select one item upgrade, No Special Characters
Up to 6 x Troop Minimum Squad Size, No Transports, no upgrades
1 x Fast Attack Choice No Vehicles, no upgrades, minimum squad sizes
Game Type Gather information + 2 Objectives
Victory points are: 1VP for killing the enemy HQ 1VP for Line breaker
1VP for Surviving a close combat (does not include the HQ choice) Representing learning more about your enemy
1VP for each Objective Representing learning about the world
Full units that survive this game can be used in 3a
Narrative It's the start of the war, you don't know who your facing, not all of your army is ready, so now it the time to gather information.
You are tasked with taking your troops and going to find the enemy.
Other portions of your armies are currently awaiting transport, awakening, on route, Training, biding time, this is represented by no upgrades, minimum squad sizes and no elites/heavy or tanks/fliers
The HQ in this force will end being your armies special character, there will be upgrades he gets through out the campaign to represent his skill/abilities growing throughout.
Terrain should not include ruins. Area terrain via tree's or LOS blocking full buildings - it’s the start of the war set it as such
Game 1b
Spoiler:
Point value 500
Special Rules No Fliers
No Battle Tanks
No MC No Special Characters
No buildings
No Upgrades
Board Size 4 x4
FOC options 1 x HQ Choice Can only select one item upgrade, No Special Characters, can be a bike/skimmer
1 x Troop Choice Minimum Squad Size, must be mounted if possible Transports, no upgrades
Up to 3 x Fast Attack Choices Can be vehicles (bikes/skimmers) no upgrades, can hold objectives, can have additonal models
Game Type Push + 2 objectives
Victory points are: 1VP for killing the enemy HQ 1VP for each unit that is a Line breaker This is to represent your army pushing through the other forces lines
1VP for each Objective This is to represent learning about the world
Full units that survive this game can be used in 3b
Narrative This Force has been tasked with quick scouting of the enemies lines, probing for weaknesses or exploits
Other portions of your armies are currently awaiting transport, awakening, on route, Training, biding time, this is represented by no upgrades, minimum squad sizes and no elites/heavy or tanks/fliers
The HQ in this force will be your armies special character, there will be upgrades he gets through out the campain to represent his skill/abilities growing throughout.
Terrain should not include ruins. Area terrain via tree's or LOS blocking full buildings - it’s the start of the war, come on.
Example lists
Spoiler:
Generic Space Marines
Game 1a
HQ 1 Captain
Terminator Armor
Fast Attack
1 Wraiths
1 x Wraith
1 Tomb Blades
2 x Tomb Blade
1 Scarabs
IceAngel wrote:I must say Knightley, I am very envious of your squiggle ability. I mean, if squiggles were a tactical squad, you'd be the sergeant. If squiggles were an HQ, you'd be the special character. If squiggles were a way of life, you'd be Doctor Phil...
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Good to see the spark returning... Have you looked on youtube for miniwagaming.com? as they have run a load of narrative campaigns these past few months.
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I do have most games planned up to a sixth set (with an a and b game per set) so if you get through the smaller games let me know and I'll share the things I've put together
I've played about 4-5 1a games and so far there have been upsets, dirty tactics and very thoughtful lists I've played against and its the most fun I've had at a smaller point level.
IceAngel wrote:I must say Knightley, I am very envious of your squiggle ability. I mean, if squiggles were a tactical squad, you'd be the sergeant. If squiggles were an HQ, you'd be the special character. If squiggles were a way of life, you'd be Doctor Phil...
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