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![[Post New]](/s/i/i.gif) 2016/04/06 12:51:26
Subject: Are Drop Pods only for fully reserved armies?
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Prescient Cryptek of Eternity
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Hey guys,
I'm still new to 30k. So new that I'm still in the purchasing and assembly phase! The core army (BaC) is coming along nicely, but it's now time to think about Transports and other army additions.
I was looking through the book and it seems like most of the power armored core units like Tactical Squads and Tactical Support Squads only have access to Rhinos in terms of Dedicated Transports. There is a note on the page reminding me that my units might have different Transport options depending on which Rite of War I might potentially be using. I looked at the list and the only RoW that seemed to grant Drop Pod access removed Rhino access and basically required my entire army to be reserved.
I probably still have a 40k mindset. I've been trained to deploy my heavy stuff and then throw a 5 man meltagun bearing squad in a Drop Pod to hopefully pop vehicles and what not. Is this simply not a thing in 30k? I kind of hope not. I realize that I could always buy an Anvillus pattern, but I'm still planning and budgeting this army. An Anvillus isn't in the cards right now. Plus, it seems like a waste to transport 5 dudes.
Assuming at least two 15+ man Tactical Squads starting on the ground plus a 5 man Missile Launcher/Heavy Squad starting somewhere in cover, how would I normally deploy a 5 man Tactical Support Squad with either Plasma/Melta/Flamer (what I have available)? Should I put them in a Rhino? Which special weapons would you go for from the three I listed?
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![[Post New]](/s/i/i.gif) 2016/04/06 13:00:25
Subject: Are Drop Pods only for fully reserved armies?
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Glorious Lord of Chaos
The burning pits of Hades, also known as Sweden in summer
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You are kind of correct. 30k armies are more coherently fluff-based, representing the typical ways a Legion wages war, and having one part of your army come in via flyers, another via drop pod, another infiltrating and another established hanging back, all at the same time, is not really something that happens. So you have the orbital assault RoW representing your army, well, assaulting from orbit via drop pods and teleportation, in which case your whole army does it. Anvillus are a thing as you noted, but they are more costly than 40k pods and not widely used in my experience. As you say an Anvillus is not on the table, I'd say give them a rhino and use saturation and terrain to keep them alive. If your list is not overly aggressive (unlike mine), the enemy will often come to you and try to steal your objective, where your support squad can lie in wait.
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![[Post New]](/s/i/i.gif) 2016/04/06 13:06:32
Subject: Are Drop Pods only for fully reserved armies?
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The Marine Standing Behind Marneus Calgar
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On a related note: What do people use to silence irritating stuff in the backfield?
A friend and I are getting into 30k. He’s been fielding a thudd gun behind cover, and giving all his squads the thing that lets him use them to determine LOS. Now my 40k answer to that kind of thing is to slap a drop pod down next to it and kill it with a sternguard/tac/assault squad.
What it the 30k equivalent of the disruption drop pod?
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![[Post New]](/s/i/i.gif) 2016/04/06 13:11:05
Subject: Are Drop Pods only for fully reserved armies?
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Prescient Cryptek of Eternity
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Nevelon wrote:On a related note: What do people use to silence irritating stuff in the backfield?
A friend and I are getting into 30k. He’s been fielding a thudd gun behind cover, and giving all his squads the thing that lets him use them to determine LOS. Now my 40k answer to that kind of thing is to slap a drop pod down next to it and kill it with a sternguard/ tac/assault squad.
What it the 30k equivalent of the disruption drop pod?
That's pretty much what I'm asking also.
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![[Post New]](/s/i/i.gif) 2016/04/06 13:14:58
Subject: Are Drop Pods only for fully reserved armies?
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The Marine Standing Behind Marneus Calgar
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Kriswall wrote: Nevelon wrote:On a related note: What do people use to silence irritating stuff in the backfield? A friend and I are getting into 30k. He’s been fielding a thudd gun behind cover, and giving all his squads the thing that lets him use them to determine LOS. Now my 40k answer to that kind of thing is to slap a drop pod down next to it and kill it with a sternguard/ tac/assault squad. What it the 30k equivalent of the disruption drop pod? That's pretty much what I'm asking also. I wasn’t sure if you just wanted an answer on how to get a 5 man support squad on-target (which would do the job nicely), or were open to other answers. I just want that thudd gun to shut up and die!
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![[Post New]](/s/i/i.gif) 2016/04/06 13:16:29
Subject: Are Drop Pods only for fully reserved armies?
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Pyro Pilot of a Triach Stalker
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Dreadnoughts of any variety can take drop pods (though the bigger guys need the actual dreadnought drop pod) without a rite of war so that would be my best suggestion. Indeed, a leviathan dread in a pod is a scary prospect for any army to have to deal with in their back lines though that is a point heavy option.
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![[Post New]](/s/i/i.gif) 2016/04/06 13:19:22
Subject: Are Drop Pods only for fully reserved armies?
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If you play Raven Guard, you can take the decapitation strike rite of war, which lets most of your standard infantry units takes drop pods instead of rhinos, whilst not hindering the rest of your infantry, the only two limitations is that you can only have one consul and only one heavy support slot, but you're raven guard so that doesn't make that much of a difference. Automatically Appended Next Post: You can also use Deathstorm drop pods, which're drop pods that come down with either 5 frag missles or krak missles that deal out tonnes of damage to any unit within 12" of when it comes down, should be something to look into if you want a good deepstriking turn 1 unit.
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![[Post New]](/s/i/i.gif) 2016/04/06 13:26:40
Subject: Are Drop Pods only for fully reserved armies?
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The Marine Standing Behind Marneus Calgar
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buddha wrote:Dreadnoughts of any variety can take drop pods (though the bigger guys need the actual dreadnought drop pod) without a rite of war so that would be my best suggestion. Indeed, a leviathan dread in a pod is a scary prospect for any army to have to deal with in their back lines though that is a point heavy option.
Where is permission granted to allow this?
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![[Post New]](/s/i/i.gif) 2016/04/06 13:29:23
Subject: Re:Are Drop Pods only for fully reserved armies?
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Fiery Bright Wizard
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stuff deep striking into your back field got you down? Well, have I got a 5 pt. upgrade for you! Once you take your apothecary (like all good durrable marines do  ) give him the simple 5 pt. upgrade of an augury scanner! Now, what's an augury scanner, I hear you ask? Well, it 1) Stops infiltrators of coming within 18" of the model, and 2) Gives the squad interceptor if the deep strikers land within 18" of the unit! So, when someone drops 5 terminators, or 10 marines behind you, if you remember your apothecary, GUN THEM DOWN!
(seriously though, 20-man tactical squads with the ability to intercept is a great deterrent. If you're playing with said 20-man tactical squads, they also have enough of a board footprint that you can basically force your opponent to deep striking mid field rather then you back lines)
as for killing stuff in the back field? Well, Perturabo lets you turn 1 deep strike stuff. and for anyone else, bring your own  , cripple his vision (taking out nuncio voxes), or out range them/use fliers are probably the least army-changing solutions.
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Nevelon wrote: buddha wrote:Dreadnoughts of any variety can take drop pods (though the bigger guys need the actual dreadnought drop pod) without a rite of war so that would be my best suggestion. Indeed, a leviathan dread in a pod is a scary prospect for any army to have to deal with in their back lines though that is a point heavy option.
Where is permission granted to allow this?
under their listing. however, the dreadnought cannot be in a talon to do this.
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![[Post New]](/s/i/i.gif) 2016/04/06 13:36:59
Subject: Are Drop Pods only for fully reserved armies?
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On a related note: What do people use to silence irritating stuff in the backfield?
A friend and I are getting into 30k. He’s been fielding a thudd gun behind cover, and giving all his squads the thing that lets him use them to determine LOS. Now my 40k answer to that kind of thing is to slap a drop pod down next to it and kill it with a sternguard/tac/assault squad.
What it the 30k equivalent of the disruption drop pod?
Depends on the style of your army. Broadly, marine armies can be considered Footslogging Hordes, Armoured Assaults, Drop Pod Waves, or Gunlines.
Gunlines:
A thudd gun (or something bigger, like a legion basilisk) of your own. A Master of Signal or Damocles Command Rhino is a great alpha strike weapon because you get the equivalent of several turns of fire from a powerful barrage unit off in the first turn.
Drop Pod Wave
A drop pod is still an option. Dreadclaws are expensive and not exactly safe (no inertial guidance) but can let you put a tactical support squad in someone's face on turn one. Some legion-specific rites of war let you buy pods for some but not all units. As noted, if you want an 'assassin' unit, Dreadnoughts are often better due to the weight of bolter fire a legion tactical squad with an apothecary can put down. Plus, they can make effective use of graviton guns which can hurt a flare shielded, ceramite AV14 tank, whilst meltaguns can't.
Armoured Assault
Ignore them. A thudd gun can't hurt a unit in a tank without firing shatter shells over open sights. That means it has to be in clear line of sight - and if the target has a flare shield (like a Spartan) even that won't work.
Footslogging Horde
Theoretically you could ignore them if you're equipped for it. Massed Breachers can pretty much walk through frag shell fire thanks to that armour save reroll. Splinter shells are more of an issue, though, and Phosphex Canister Rounds will really screw you over. Outflanking veterans or some similar unit might be a good idea.
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![[Post New]](/s/i/i.gif) 2016/04/06 13:41:37
Subject: Re:Are Drop Pods only for fully reserved armies?
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The Marine Standing Behind Marneus Calgar
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Brennonjw wrote:
Under their listing. however, the dreadnought cannot be in a talon to do this.
I’m working from HH1 Betrayal, don’t see it there, don’t see it in the FAQs. Is it in one of the other books? Or am I just blind?
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![[Post New]](/s/i/i.gif) 2016/04/06 13:45:18
Subject: Re:Are Drop Pods only for fully reserved armies?
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Fiery Bright Wizard
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Nevelon wrote: Brennonjw wrote:
Under their listing. however, the dreadnought cannot be in a talon to do this.
I’m working from HH1 Betrayal, don’t see it there, don’t see it in the FAQs. Is it in one of the other books? Or am I just blind?
it should be in book 1 too, I think you're just blind  Beyond that, if you can, you really should update since book 1 is super out of date. If you're fine with taking a bit of a loss, the crusade list red book is the same price as a regular codex (if not slightly cheaper), though it is due to be updated soon, apparently. The same goes for the legions red book, though it just updated like, 1 week ago.
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![[Post New]](/s/i/i.gif) 2016/04/06 13:51:46
Subject: Re:Are Drop Pods only for fully reserved armies?
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Abel
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You can also try a Javelin Attack Speeder, or a Deathstorm Drop Pod, or a Jet Bike Squad, or a Land Speeder squad. There are several options to take. Indeed, one of the great things about 30K is that it's not 40K where you would see a 5-man squad with meltaguns in a drop pod.
Oh, another option: Terminators with the proper RoW. Or heck, even Assault Marines or Destroyer Squads. Oh oh! Take a Basilisk! I would say there are more options in dealing with a troublesome back field unit then in 40K.
When playing 30K, you have to realize that the Legion list is not Space Marines. It's a MEQ army with a ton of units and choices not found in the C:SM 40K.
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![[Post New]](/s/i/i.gif) 2016/04/06 14:25:12
Subject: Re:Are Drop Pods only for fully reserved armies?
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Prescient Cryptek of Eternity
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Tamwulf wrote:You can also try a Javelin Attack Speeder, or a Deathstorm Drop Pod, or a Jet Bike Squad, or a Land Speeder squad. There are several options to take. Indeed, one of the great things about 30K is that it's not 40K where you would see a 5-man squad with meltaguns in a drop pod.
Oh, another option: Terminators with the proper RoW. Or heck, even Assault Marines or Destroyer Squads. Oh oh! Take a Basilisk! I would say there are more options in dealing with a troublesome back field unit then in 40K.
When playing 30K, you have to realize that the Legion list is not Space Marines. It's a MEQ army with a ton of units and choices not found in the C: SM 40K.
Well, I'm playing Iron Warriors, so the Basilisk idea is probably the best one. The plastic IG one is basically the same as the Forgeworld one except with different styling? I know it's ALOT cheaper.
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![[Post New]](/s/i/i.gif) 2016/04/06 14:29:25
Subject: Re:Are Drop Pods only for fully reserved armies?
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Fiery Bright Wizard
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well, the forge world legion basilisk is based on a rhino chassie, while the plastic one is not. the forgeworld one also has a legion crew. save up for a check or two and pick a few up  so long as you pace yourself, you shouldn't go TOO broke
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![[Post New]](/s/i/i.gif) 2016/04/06 14:44:33
Subject: Re:Are Drop Pods only for fully reserved armies?
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Abel
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Kriswall wrote:
Well, I'm playing Iron Warriors, so the Basilisk idea is probably the best one. The plastic IG one is basically the same as the Forgeworld one except with different styling? I know it's ALOT cheaper.
Well, visually, the tanks are very different. If money is a concern, then yeah, the GW Basilisk is way cheaper. 30K is NOT cheap, and almost all your models will come from Forge World. When you see a 30K army in all it's Forge World Glory though... it's just wow.
I have to ask though- if you are playing with a bunch of GW models and no Forge World models, why are you playing 30K? For me, I play 30K so I can use MK III Power Armor, Sicarrian Tanks, Fellblades, Cataphractii Terminators, Contemptor Dreadnoughts, Volkite weapons, Jetbikes, Anvillus Drop Pods- basically, all the Forge World goodies we can't use in 40K.
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![[Post New]](/s/i/i.gif) 2016/04/06 14:52:21
Subject: Re:Are Drop Pods only for fully reserved armies?
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Prescient Cryptek of Eternity
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Brennonjw wrote:well, the forge world legion basilisk is based on a rhino chassie, while the plastic one is not. the forgeworld one also has a legion crew. save up for a check or two and pick a few up  so long as you pace yourself, you shouldn't go TOO broke 
Are you sure it's a Rhino chassis? It really looks like a Legion armored version of a Chimera chassis.
The Legion Basilisk from Forgeworld is 63.00 GBP base + 9.45 GBP shipping. I won't be placing a large order, so free shipping isn't an option. that's 72.45 GBP, or about 102.06 USD at today's exchange rate. According to the FW website, I'd have to wait around 13 working days, which is generally about 15-17 actual days depending on weekend placement, for the package to arrive.
So... two weeks and over $100 to get a single Legion Basilisk.
OR...
I could drive down to my local store after work today and pick up two IG Basilisks at $49.50 each.
Do you guys think the average player would give me any grief? We're not talking a little more expensive, or even 50% more expensive. The Legion version is double the price and takes two weeks to order. Automatically Appended Next Post: Tamwulf wrote: Kriswall wrote:
Well, I'm playing Iron Warriors, so the Basilisk idea is probably the best one. The plastic IG one is basically the same as the Forgeworld one except with different styling? I know it's ALOT cheaper.
Well, visually, the tanks are very different. If money is a concern, then yeah, the GW Basilisk is way cheaper. 30K is NOT cheap, and almost all your models will come from Forge World. When you see a 30K army in all it's Forge World Glory though... it's just wow.
I have to ask though- if you are playing with a bunch of GW models and no Forge World models, why are you playing 30K? For me, I play 30K so I can use MK III Power Armor, Sicarrian Tanks, Fellblades, Cataphractii Terminators, Contemptor Dreadnoughts, Volkite weapons, Jetbikes, Anvillus Drop Pods- basically, all the Forge World goodies we can't use in 40K.
I'm playing 30k because 40k has become almost unplayable. Formations, Battle Brothers and Decurion benefits have grossly impacted army balance. If you're not willing to be a slave to the meta, there is no point in showing up to events. I'm told that 30k is far less "rock/paper/scissors".
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![[Post New]](/s/i/i.gif) 2016/04/06 14:59:16
Subject: Are Drop Pods only for fully reserved armies?
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Glorious Lord of Chaos
The burning pits of Hades, also known as Sweden in summer
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To be fair, the setting is different and the rules are very different as well, both of which are valid reasons to play 30k.
My army is certainly not pure FW either, though more FW than not. Automatically Appended Next Post: Kriswall wrote:Do you guys think the average player would give me any grief? We're not talking a little more expensive, or even 50% more expensive. The Legion version is double the price and takes two weeks to order.
Paint it properly and hide the crew with a converted-on roof, and you should be fine.
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![[Post New]](/s/i/i.gif) 2016/04/06 15:00:40
Subject: Are Drop Pods only for fully reserved armies?
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Prescient Cryptek of Eternity
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Plus, 30K CAN be cheap. Betrayal at Calth GREATLY reduced the cost of entry. I've spent around $200 at this point and have 3x Contemptors, 5x CataTermies, 2x HQ dudes and 40x assorted power armored guys. Another $100 should round the army out to over 2000 points with no problem. $300 isn't bad at all. Automatically Appended Next Post: Ashiraya wrote:To be fair, the setting is different and the rules are very different as well, both of which are valid reasons to play 30k.
My army is certainly not pure FW either, though more FW than not.
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Kriswall wrote:Do you guys think the average player would give me any grief? We're not talking a little more expensive, or even 50% more expensive. The Legion version is double the price and takes two weeks to order.
Paint it properly and hide the crew with a converted-on roof, and you should be fine.
Good advice. I can also take a couple of spare power armored dudes and give the tank a couple of crewmen.
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![[Post New]](/s/i/i.gif) 2016/04/06 15:01:38
Subject: Are Drop Pods only for fully reserved armies?
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Umm...I recommend you buy the plastic version of the basilisk. Or converting one. If you're going to spend forgeworld money, I wouldn't waste it on basic tanks that don't look any better than the GW counterpart. Noone's going to give you any grief, but you may want to file down any double-headed aquila's that may be sculpted onto the tank unless you play EC (can't remember if this is an issue or not with IG basilisks)
Keep in mind, for some reason plastic Basilisks are now "special order" items from GW. I know this, because I told my flgs owner that his IG selection was weak because there were no basilisks, and he got p-o'd and told me he can't stock special order items.
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![[Post New]](/s/i/i.gif) 2016/04/06 15:03:58
Subject: Re:Are Drop Pods only for fully reserved armies?
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I'd stand by with waiting and doing a single 250+ GBP order. it mitigates the cost of shipping, and it lets you get a decent number of 30k thing for an affordable price, for example:
1 Perturabo
2-3 legion basilisks
10 MK III marines
10 autocannons (or whatever, it's just an example  )
Should break 250 GBP easy, and give you a LOT to add to your legion.
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![[Post New]](/s/i/i.gif) 2016/04/06 15:12:18
Subject: Re:Are Drop Pods only for fully reserved armies?
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Prescient Cryptek of Eternity
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Brennonjw wrote:I'd stand by with waiting and doing a single 250+ GBP order. it mitigates the cost of shipping, and it lets you get a decent number of 30k thing for an affordable price, for example: 1 Perturabo 2-3 legion basilisks 10 MK III marines 10 autocannons (or whatever, it's just an example  ) Should break 250 GBP easy, and give you a LOT to add to your legion. I'll probably be ordering Perturabo at some point. The Legion Basilisks are kind of up in the air. They look nicer than the IG ones, but cost literally twice as much. If I need more bodies, I'm more likely to just pick up another Betrayal at Calth or order a single 10-man BaC Tactical Squad off eBay. I know this is 30k heresy, but I'm not a huge fan of the MkIII and older armor. My intention is to stick with MkIV. Special weapons like autocannons will probably come from Anvil Industry. The aesthetic is very similar, with quality control and pricing being better. I've ordered from them before. What this means is that I'm not likely to be ordering 250 GBP from Forgeworld anytime soon, even if I save up my purchases. Shipping will always be a factor. That means that Forgeworld product is pretty much going to be 15% more expensive than whatever the website says. Seriously... who charges a percentage based shipping for small things like this? It's not like two boxes of shoulder pads requires twice as much shipping expense.
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![[Post New]](/s/i/i.gif) 2016/04/06 15:13:43
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Hell, you'd break 250 just with 3 Basilisks and the Primarch. We must have different definitions of "a lot"
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Kriswall wrote:Seriously... who charges a percentage based shipping for small things like this? It's not like two boxes of shoulder pads requires twice as much shipping expense.
the British! (seriously, though, I think they are intentionally discouraging people from making small orders, for whatever reason)
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![[Post New]](/s/i/i.gif) 2016/04/06 15:21:00
Subject: Are Drop Pods only for fully reserved armies?
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Prescient Cryptek of Eternity
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jasper76 wrote:Hell, you'd break 250 just with 3 Basilisks and the Primarch. We must have different definitions of "a lot" 
Probably. I have a good job and can easily afford the models. I just can't stomach spending ~150 USD to make 3 Basilisks look a little different. Plus, I'm considering all sources. Questionable providence aside, Perturabo usually goes for about 50 USD on eBay. Buying from Forgeworld would cost ~113 USD. I'm not tied to buying straight from the manufacturer. I'm perfectly happy purchasing from resellers if I can get a discount. Same reason I didn't buy BaC from GW direct. I bought from a reseller and got 30% off.
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![[Post New]](/s/i/i.gif) 2016/04/06 15:24:35
Subject: Are Drop Pods only for fully reserved armies?
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Glorious Lord of Chaos
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Perturabo for under half price on ebay? Smells like recast. I'd be careful.
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![[Post New]](/s/i/i.gif) 2016/04/06 15:29:54
Subject: Are Drop Pods only for fully reserved armies?
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Fiery Bright Wizard
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jasper76 wrote:Hell, you'd break 250 just with 3 Basilisks and the Primarch. We must have different definitions of "a lot"
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Kriswall wrote:Seriously... who charges a percentage based shipping for small things like this? It's not like two boxes of shoulder pads requires twice as much shipping expense.
the British! (seriously, though, I think they are intentionally discouraging people from making small orders, for whatever reason)
a "lot" of points  speaking as someone sitting on way to many models, I may or may not have been trying to encourage fewer, larger purchases instead of tons of tiny ones.
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![[Post New]](/s/i/i.gif) 2016/04/06 15:31:19
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Ashiraya wrote:Perturabo for under half price on ebay? Smells like recast. I'd be careful.
Any "Forge World" model on eBay for less then MSRP is probably a recast. Buyer beware!
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![[Post New]](/s/i/i.gif) 2016/04/06 15:44:53
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Kriswall wrote: jasper76 wrote:Hell, you'd break 250 just with 3 Basilisks and the Primarch. We must have different definitions of "a lot" 
Probably. I have a good job and can easily afford the models. I just can't stomach spending ~150 USD to make 3 Basilisks look a little different. Plus, I'm considering all sources. Questionable providence aside, Perturabo usually goes for about 50 USD on eBay. Buying from Forgeworld would cost ~113 USD. I'm not tied to buying straight from the manufacturer. I'm perfectly happy purchasing from resellers if I can get a discount. Same reason I didn't buy BaC from GW direct. I bought from a reseller and got 30% off.
Sorry my comment there was directed at brennonjw. In any case, in case its not obvious, I also don't feel tied to buying stuff straight from GW or FW, and, in fatc, one of the funnest aspect of the miniature hobby in general for me is trying to figure out ways I can save money, do conversions, etc. (I don't do the recast stuff though)
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Subject: Are Drop Pods only for fully reserved armies?
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Prescient Cryptek of Eternity
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Tamwulf wrote: Ashiraya wrote:Perturabo for under half price on ebay? Smells like recast. I'd be careful.
Any "Forge World" model on eBay for less then MSRP is probably a recast. Buyer beware!
I'm not particularly concerned about recasts. From a quality standpoint, they're generally the same or better than what I've gotten from GW in the past. From an ethical standpoint, I spend thousands per year on proper GW models from GW directly or from authorized retailers. I'm not particularly worried about the occasional recast slipping through and potentially costing GW a sale. If every one of their customers had my spending habits, they'd be doing better than they are now. This is based on average transaction cost data I had access to when I worked for GW a couple of years ago.
I'm perfectly happy to remain blissfully ignorant and assume that $50 Perturabo represents a seller who bought it at full price from Forgeworld, decided he didn't need it and is now unloading it at around 50% off... cheap, but not uncommon for unassembled, out of box resold merchandise.
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