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2015/10/23 18:21:21
Subject: Worst Looking GW model?
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Insect-Infested Nurgle Chaos Lord
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 Nevelon wrote:And he doesn’t even get the “It was cool at the time” thing. I remember when he came out, the general consensus was that he sucked then. I seem to recall him being replaced with a new sculpt in short order. Or just quietly being forgot about.
Not exactly "short order". That Lemartes came out with the 3rd ed BA codex in late 1998/early 1999 The replacement Lemartes (the current one) didn't appear until the 5th ed. BA codex in 2010.
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Games Workshop Delenda Est.
Users on ignore- 53.
If you break apart my or anyone else's posts line by line I will not read them. |
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2015/10/23 18:32:07
Subject: Worst Looking GW model?
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Decrepit Dakkanaut
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 AndrewGPaul wrote:All the complaining in this thread makes me feel old. Then again, I don't get a lot of the frothing over the 80s minis either, so fair enough.
Not a lot wrong with Ragnar IMO, that can't be explained by the constraints of the available technology.
I was never a huge fan of Gary Morley's work at Citadel, although some of his other work has been really good. I was really disappointed when Chris Fitzpatrick had to go back to the USA after sculpting the Dark Elves for 6th edition Warhammer, and we got High Elves by Gary instead. :(
I don't recall anyone mentioning Captain Cortez from 3rd edition:
The worst? Space Crusade Gretchin, perhaps.
When in doubt, pinky out
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CaptainStabby wrote:If Tyberos falls and needs to catch himself it's because the ground needed killing.
 jy2 wrote:BTW, I can't wait to run Double-D-thirsters! Man, just thinking about it gets me Khorney.
 vipoid wrote:Indeed - what sort of bastard would want to use their codex?
 MarsNZ wrote:ITT: SoB players upset that they're receiving the same condescending treatment that they've doled out in every CSM thread ever.
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2015/10/23 18:41:20
Subject: Worst Looking GW model?
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Speedy Swiftclaw Biker
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Slayer-Fan123 wrote: AndrewGPaul wrote:All the complaining in this thread makes me feel old. Then again, I don't get a lot of the frothing over the 80s minis either, so fair enough.
Not a lot wrong with Ragnar IMO, that can't be explained by the constraints of the available technology.
I was never a huge fan of Gary Morley's work at Citadel, although some of his other work has been really good. I was really disappointed when Chris Fitzpatrick had to go back to the USA after sculpting the Dark Elves for 6th edition Warhammer, and we got High Elves by Gary instead. :(
I don't recall anyone mentioning Captain Cortez from 3rd edition:
The worst? Space Crusade Gretchin, perhaps.
When in doubt, pinky out
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"being religious is like playing only Dark Eldar: there's so many things you can't do" -me, 24/2/'16
''I was chosen by Heaven. Say my name when you pray
To the sky,
See Carolus rise.
With the Lord my protector.
Make them bow to my will.
To the sky,
See Carolus rise.''
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2015/10/23 18:57:03
Subject: Re:Worst Looking GW model?
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Ancient Space Wolves Venerable Dreadnought
I... actually don't know. Help?
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kill it
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2015/10/23 19:00:06
Subject: Worst Looking GW model?
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Killer Klaivex
The dark behind the eyes.
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Folk dancing is a popular hobby for gretchin.
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 blood reaper wrote:I will respect human rights and trans people but I will never under any circumstances use the phrase 'folks' or 'ya'll'. I would rather be killed by firing squad.
 the_scotsman wrote:Yeah, when i read the small novel that is the Death Guard unit options and think about resolving the attacks from a melee-oriented min size death guard squad, the thing that springs to mind is "Accessible!"
 Argive wrote:GW seems to have a crystal ball and just pulls hairbrained ideas out of their backside for the most part.
 Andilus Greatsword wrote:
"Prepare to open fire at that towering Wraithknight!"
"ARE YOU DAFT MAN!?! YOU MIGHT HIT THE MEN WHO COME UP TO ITS ANKLES!!!"
Akiasura wrote:I hate to sound like a serial killer, but I'll be reaching for my friend occam's razor yet again.
 insaniak wrote:
You're not. If you're worried about your opponent using 'fake' rules, you're having fun the wrong way. This hobby isn't about rules. It's about buying Citadel miniatures.
Please report to your nearest GW store for attitude readjustment. Take your wallet.
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2015/10/23 19:05:00
Subject: Worst Looking GW model?
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Ancient Space Wolves Venerable Dreadnought
I... actually don't know. Help?
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Please tell me someone made a WHFB Empire army using these.
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2015/10/23 19:51:33
Subject: Re:Worst Looking GW model?
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Speedy Swiftclaw Biker
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My dad owns space crusade, I don't think they're *that* bad.
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"being religious is like playing only Dark Eldar: there's so many things you can't do" -me, 24/2/'16
''I was chosen by Heaven. Say my name when you pray
To the sky,
See Carolus rise.
With the Lord my protector.
Make them bow to my will.
To the sky,
See Carolus rise.''
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2015/10/23 21:40:54
Subject: Worst Looking GW model?
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Enginseer with a Wrench
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That gretchin is amazing and I won't hear anything to the contrary.
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2015/10/23 22:16:43
Subject: Worst GW model?
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Shrieking Traitor Sentinel Pilot
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 Dryaktylus wrote:
He needs a big layer of fat, especially around the neck. Just imagine Canis actually uses the reins... 
I don't understand what's wrong with the Dialogis - I like the model.
Don't know if these pretty guys were already mentioned...
Nobody else has commented on these, but I actually think that Possessed Champion looks awesome, except for the horns, which could be swapped easily. The others are kind of lackluster, but far from the worst of GW, especially for that era.
I hate GW's current KoS model so much. Although the other head looks even worse. And there are so many conversions, non- GW models, and pieces of GW's own artwork that look so much better. Definitely the Greater Daemon in most desperate need of an update.
I think this guy and his brother might take the cake. We've been talking about models that had poor concepts and models that were poorly executed. This is both. It's a total mishmash of shackles and chains on an only vaguely humanoid looking figure that looks like it was thrown together in 30 seconds, and to top it off, the pose is static and bland. I feel like they tried to write this figure off by saying, "It's possessed! It doesn't HAVE to properly resemble a human being!" Maybe not, but the model has to at least SOMEWHAT come together and be aesthetically pleasing, which this fails at miserably.
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40k is 111% science.
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2015/10/23 22:20:06
Subject: Re:Worst Looking GW model?
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Dakka Veteran
Lincoln, UK
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You have no idea how old you just made me feel...
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2015/10/23 22:29:13
Subject: Worst Looking GW model?
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Ultramarine Master with Gauntlets of Macragge
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I think the Daemonhosts are both great models for what they are - a bound possessed dude. Aside from Velma the Vox Caster, I love the 3rd/4th ed metal Inquisition minis.
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2015/10/23 22:35:53
Subject: Worst GW model?
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Pulsating Possessed Chaos Marine
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 fallinq wrote:
Nobody else has commented on these, but I actually think that Possessed Champion looks awesome, except for the horns, which could be swapped easily. The others are kind of lackluster, but far from the worst of GW, especially for that era.
I'd actually take those, except perhaps the second guy from the left, over the current plastic models any time of the day.
Plastic posessed are simply hideous, in both models and rules.
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Progress is like a herd of pigs: everybody is interested in the produced benefits, but nobody wants to deal with all the resulting gak.
GW customers deserve every bit of outrageous princing they get. |
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2015/10/23 22:39:08
Subject: Re:Worst Looking GW model?
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Mysterious Techpriest
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Dont you fething TOUCH the old carni.
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2015/10/24 02:41:27
Subject: Re:Worst Looking GW model?
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Grim Dark Angels Interrogator-Chaplain
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Oh, no you did NOT! I admit, the models in the LoTR game with bows are kind of goofy because of the missing arrow thing, but overall the range was actually well done, I thought. They even got some stuff in that wasn't in the movies. I have some of the models (including Legolas and Gimli as above, they came in the Mines of Moria box), and I love them. I will probably get back to painting them if I can make some more progress on my massive 40k painting backlog.
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2015/10/24 04:14:47
Subject: Re:Worst Looking GW model?
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Grizzled Space Wolves Great Wolf
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They're actually not terrible looking models in real life because they're a lot smaller than regular 40k models.
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2015/10/24 05:33:48
Subject: Worst GW model?
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Glorious Lord of Chaos
The burning pits of Hades, also known as Sweden in summer
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 Korinov wrote: fallinq wrote:
Nobody else has commented on these, but I actually think that Possessed Champion looks awesome, except for the horns, which could be swapped easily. The others are kind of lackluster, but far from the worst of GW, especially for that era.
I'd actually take those, except perhaps the second guy from the left, over the current plastic models any time of the day.
Plastic posessed are simply hideous, in both models and rules.
May I recommend thee some Gal Vorbak?
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I should think of a new signature... In the meantime, have a  |
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2015/10/24 05:43:38
Subject: Worst Looking GW model?
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Imperial Guard Landspeeder Pilot
On moon miranda.
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Love me some Gal Vorbak
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IRON WITHIN, IRON WITHOUT.
New Heavy Gear Log! Also...Grey Knights!
The correct pronunciation is Imperial Guard and Stormtroopers, "Astra Militarum" and "Tempestus Scions" are something you'll find at Hogwarts. |
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2015/10/24 07:38:24
Subject: Re:Worst Looking GW model?
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Speedy Swiftclaw Biker
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Momotaro wrote:
You have no idea how old you just made me feel...
Well... I´m sorry xD
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"being religious is like playing only Dark Eldar: there's so many things you can't do" -me, 24/2/'16
''I was chosen by Heaven. Say my name when you pray
To the sky,
See Carolus rise.
With the Lord my protector.
Make them bow to my will.
To the sky,
See Carolus rise.''
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2015/10/24 13:12:06
Subject: Re:Worst Looking GW model?
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Longtime Dakkanaut
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I like the guns on the space crusade gretchin...
I never understood why they are hopping about and holding their rifles so high up though.
Nurse! Grandpa's on the computer again!
I like those old plastic warriors, I think they actually do a good job of looking alien.
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2015/10/24 13:16:46
Subject: Worst GW model?
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Pulsating Possessed Chaos Marine
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 Ashiraya wrote: Korinov wrote: fallinq wrote:
Nobody else has commented on these, but I actually think that Possessed Champion looks awesome, except for the horns, which could be swapped easily. The others are kind of lackluster, but far from the worst of GW, especially for that era.
I'd actually take those, except perhaps the second guy from the left, over the current plastic models any time of the day.
Plastic posessed are simply hideous, in both models and rules.
May I recommend thee some Gal Vorbak?
If I ever wanted to get my hands on some posessed, I'd likely go for Gal Vorbak indeed. At this stage they are likely not much more expensive than the plastic GW posessed anyway.
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Progress is like a herd of pigs: everybody is interested in the produced benefits, but nobody wants to deal with all the resulting gak.
GW customers deserve every bit of outrageous princing they get. |
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2015/10/24 16:16:58
Subject: Worst Looking GW model?
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Decrepit Dakkanaut
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Gal Vorbak are I think Bulky, so just be sure that's still okay with the opponent (though I'm sure they won't care you made them a bigger target to hit haha)
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CaptainStabby wrote:If Tyberos falls and needs to catch himself it's because the ground needed killing.
jy2 wrote:BTW, I can't wait to run Double-D-thirsters! Man, just thinking about it gets me Khorney.
vipoid wrote:Indeed - what sort of bastard would want to use their codex?
MarsNZ wrote:ITT: SoB players upset that they're receiving the same condescending treatment that they've doled out in every CSM thread ever.
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2015/10/24 17:41:00
Subject: Re:Worst Looking GW model?
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Speedy Swiftclaw Biker
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The dude in the back here... Oh boy...
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"being religious is like playing only Dark Eldar: there's so many things you can't do" -me, 24/2/'16
''I was chosen by Heaven. Say my name when you pray
To the sky,
See Carolus rise.
With the Lord my protector.
Make them bow to my will.
To the sky,
See Carolus rise.''
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2015/10/24 18:11:22
Subject: Re:Worst Looking GW model?
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Enginseer with a Wrench
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What's wrong with him? He's a effectively a cyber-zombie, the shambling look works imho.
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2015/10/24 18:12:03
Subject: Worst Looking GW model?
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Decrepit Dakkanaut
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I dunno about that one. He looks like a lobotomized servitor to me...
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CaptainStabby wrote:If Tyberos falls and needs to catch himself it's because the ground needed killing.
jy2 wrote:BTW, I can't wait to run Double-D-thirsters! Man, just thinking about it gets me Khorney.
vipoid wrote:Indeed - what sort of bastard would want to use their codex?
MarsNZ wrote:ITT: SoB players upset that they're receiving the same condescending treatment that they've doled out in every CSM thread ever.
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2015/10/24 18:17:37
Subject: Worst Looking GW model?
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Angelic Adepta Sororitas
earth
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His face, what?
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2015/10/24 18:23:26
Subject: Re:Worst Looking GW model?
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Speedy Swiftclaw Biker
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nudibranch wrote:
What's wrong with him? He's a effectively a cyber-zombie, the shambling look works imho.
Well, he kind of works for what he is, but he's still so dang ugly.
drunken0elf wrote:His face, what?
Yes, it's his face... It just looks so ''kill me''
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"being religious is like playing only Dark Eldar: there's so many things you can't do" -me, 24/2/'16
''I was chosen by Heaven. Say my name when you pray
To the sky,
See Carolus rise.
With the Lord my protector.
Make them bow to my will.
To the sky,
See Carolus rise.''
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2015/10/24 20:13:24
Subject: Re:Worst Looking GW model?
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Human Auxiliary to the Empire
Everywhere.
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GOD LEFT ME UNFINISHED
Ow wait a sec.
THE EMPEROR LEFT MY UNFINISHED. There. Better.
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 For the Greater Good!
English isn't my native language, sorry for any mistakes or errors!
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2015/10/25 06:34:40
Subject: Worst Looking GW model?
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Ladies Love the Vibro-Cannon Operator
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Wrathknight. Looks like a big doll.
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2015/10/25 07:02:48
Subject: Re:Worst Looking GW model?
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Speedy Swiftclaw Biker
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 Anteater wrote:
GOD LEFT ME UNFINISHED
Ow wait a sec.
THE EMPEROR LEFT MY UNFINISHED. There. Better.
Filthy Frank confirmed for emperor?
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"being religious is like playing only Dark Eldar: there's so many things you can't do" -me, 24/2/'16
''I was chosen by Heaven. Say my name when you pray
To the sky,
See Carolus rise.
With the Lord my protector.
Make them bow to my will.
To the sky,
See Carolus rise.''
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2015/10/25 08:58:04
Subject: Worst Looking GW model?
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Killer Klaivex
The dark behind the eyes.
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When my friend first used his, I thought he'd put some sort of Power Rangers action figure on an oval base as a proxy.
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blood reaper wrote:I will respect human rights and trans people but I will never under any circumstances use the phrase 'folks' or 'ya'll'. I would rather be killed by firing squad.
the_scotsman wrote:Yeah, when i read the small novel that is the Death Guard unit options and think about resolving the attacks from a melee-oriented min size death guard squad, the thing that springs to mind is "Accessible!"
Argive wrote:GW seems to have a crystal ball and just pulls hairbrained ideas out of their backside for the most part.
Andilus Greatsword wrote:
"Prepare to open fire at that towering Wraithknight!"
"ARE YOU DAFT MAN!?! YOU MIGHT HIT THE MEN WHO COME UP TO ITS ANKLES!!!"
Akiasura wrote:I hate to sound like a serial killer, but I'll be reaching for my friend occam's razor yet again.
insaniak wrote:
You're not. If you're worried about your opponent using 'fake' rules, you're having fun the wrong way. This hobby isn't about rules. It's about buying Citadel miniatures.
Please report to your nearest GW store for attitude readjustment. Take your wallet.
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