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2016/10/21 21:01:22
Subject: Re:Horus Heresy - Burning of Prospero (GW)
We find comfort among those who agree with us - growth among those who don't. - Frank Howard Clark
The wise man doubts often, and changes his mind; the fool is obstinate, and doubts not; he knows all things but his own ignorance.
The correct statement of individual rights is that everyone has the right to an opinion, but crucially, that opinion can be roundly ignored and even made fun of, particularly if it is demonstrably nonsense!” Professor Brian Cox
Crimson wrote: Now, as I hope that we have to everyone's satisfaction established that the Deathwatch are indeed in a new larger scale than the previous kits, we can move on to discuss the relevant part which is whether the marines in this box are in the new or in the old scale.
I expect they'll be the same scale as the Calth ones. They're essentially copies of the resin sculpts just like the ones in Calth are. The real question is what they actually look like set beside the Sisters and Custodes models.
2016/10/21 21:15:51
Subject: Re:Horus Heresy - Burning of Prospero (GW) - Preorder October 22nd
Sigh...another case of GW not understanding their own rules. I would love to see a Detachment though. I am hoping the White Dwarf article on them has one.
Definitely keeping the Sisters of Silence now. An army of frickin' Culexus Assassin-esque Psyker hunters would be fun as hell.
My setup for my Custodes will be two Guardian Spears, three Sword and board. I am not sure what I will do with my Sisters.
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They might be but the SoS are nuts. For 5 points more than a squad of marines you get 5 WS4 BS4 I5 A2 models that are also Culexus assasins and swing AP2 at initiative S4. The lack if invul and only 3+ armor hurts but who cares with the huge benefits you're getting. For the same price as a culexus you can shut down half the board for psychic powers. If GW realizes they made them impossible to play.
2016/10/21 21:51:49
Subject: Horus Heresy - Burning of Prospero (GW) - Preorder October 22nd
No frag grenades for Custodes?
I suppose with 2+, 2W, EW they probably dont need it but a bit strange imo since they seem geared towards a dedicated CC unit.
(oh right Nid Stealers :( ).
Dman137 wrote:
goobs is all you guys will ever be
By 1-irt: Still as long as Hissy keeps showing up this is one of the most entertaining threads ever.
"Feelin' goods, good enough".
2016/10/21 21:59:01
Subject: Horus Heresy - Burning of Prospero (GW) - Preorder October 22nd
It's too bad the Custodes aren't relentless. Makes the Spear a little less good. As good as the Custodes are, they are actually priced fairly reasonably. The Sisters are dirt cheap for what they do. The Sword version might be the way to go.
I have decided I am going to give my Sisters of Silence white armor, blue cloaks, and make them all redheads. Custodes will get purple cloaks and plumes.
NivlacSupreme wrote: I was thinking about taking 2 units of 10 custodes each. one with shields and swords for melee and one with guardian spears for range
An 1120 point pair of units? That's quite an investment, although the sword and board unit should be quite survivable.
ERJAK wrote: They might be but the SoS are nuts. For 5 points more than a squad of marines you get 5 WS4 BS4 I5 A2 models that are also Culexus assasins and swing AP2 at initiative S4. The lack if invul and only 3+ armor hurts but who cares with the huge benefits you're getting. For the same price as a culexus you can shut down half the board for psychic powers. If GW realizes they made them impossible to play.
They are T3, 1W, 3+ models. It’s not going to take a lot to erase them from the table. They are also footslogging, or bumming a transport off someone. Nasty in CC? Yup. But not without flaws and weak points.
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NivlacSupreme wrote: I was thinking about taking 2 units of 10 custodes each. one with shields and swords for melee and one with guardian spears for range
An 1120 point pair of units? That's quite an investment, although the sword and board unit should be quite survivable.
If these suckers are usable in HH like that my army will finally be 3000+ points. Well I dont have an army but i'm getting this and calth from some friends for christmas. Maybe just grab 2 S+S units and use them to tarpit enemy commanders?
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Ratius wrote: I had always pictured Phil Kelly as like this mid 50s guy with a grey beard. Im like wtf?
IKR? He's just a pasty nervous looking guy. On the other hand GW is hiring their target market.
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2016/10/21 22:30:41
Subject: Horus Heresy - Burning of Prospero (GW) - Preorder October 22nd
The Guardian spear seems to imply you can shoot it like a bolter and charge, but doesn't explicitly overrule the rapid fire rule. Has that been faqed for the deathwatch version?
2016/10/21 22:31:25
Subject: Re:Horus Heresy - Burning of Prospero (GW) - Preorder October 22nd
Interestingly, there's a nice wee How To Paint: Burning of Prospero guide coming out... and it features some of the other legions too which is nice. Including Alpha Legion and Death Guard . Gotta say- this paint scheme for AL is A LOT better than the blue with green highlights!
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. Gotta say- this paint scheme for 
