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So here's a thing that's just occurred to me: now that templates aren't a thing any more, making it unnecessary to space your guys out to the full 2", why not pop a few guys on a single base in large units? Kind of like how you used to get those long bases for ranked-up guys in WhFB. As long as you have sufficient guys also on single bases in the same unit, I don't see it causing issues for casualty removal. Was thinking of doing this with the latest additions to my Gretchin, cos moving 30 of those lads is a pain.

Would any of you take issue with an opponent doing this and, if so, how come?

It wouldn't bother me in the slightest. Might make minor issues with getting onto terrain, but as long as you didn't abuse it as a way to squeeze into cover you shouldn't then no problem.

How would you remove models as you take casualties? They are each a single wound model, thus you would have multiple single wound models on one base. How do you allocate the wounds? I just think it would make it very confusing for you and your opponent to keep track of. Just my opinion others may see it differently.

If you want to do a movement tray, I would have no problem with that, but between proper spacing in regards to cover and Assault and coherency and removing models, I would not play against a unit like that. Keeping the same size base while losing models means that my own models still have to move around however many inches in Consolodate and Pile In to wrap a unit or extend to other combats. A single "model" would still block a Land Raider the same as a group of 30. Removable normal models in a tray, sure, because my models can stand on that tray no problem and we still measure to the bases of your guys, but that's it.

 SGrimhart wrote:
How would you remove models as you take casualties? They are each a single wound model, thus you would have multiple single wound models on one base. How do you allocate the wounds? I just think it would make it very confusing for you and your opponent to keep track of. Just my opinion others may see it differently.

Put some of the unit on single bases. Then if, say, four guys get killed, remove a base with three guys on and a single additional model.

Heh, a return to Fantasy basing

For removing wounds, you'd just need some spare single base ones. So if you had most on say 5-man bases, and you lost 4, you'd take off a 5-man base and put a single on - or take 4 singles off which you could sub in later so not an issue.

And since the unit owner chooses who takes the hits now, it should be even easier. Might need the wobbly model syndrome rule for balancing on cover, but that's no different than anything else on a big base.

I wouldn't have a problem with this, and it seems eminently sensible for most games!

The other option, if your local area has TFG or you play tournaments who might object, would be to base them normally but get small infantry skirmish trays (and possibly magnets) - then you can bulk base them in groups when it suits for ease, still pull off single model casualties, yet still be able to play them vanilla based if necessary.

Example: http://knightsofdice.com/store/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=55_66&products_id=76

 Nazrak wrote:

 SGrimhart wrote:
How would you remove models as you take casualties? They are each a single wound model, thus you would have multiple single wound models on one base. How do you allocate the wounds? I just think it would make it very confusing for you and your opponent to keep track of. Just my opinion others may see it differently.

Put some of the unit on single bases. Then if, say, four guys get killed, remove a base with three guys on and a single additional model.

I see your logic in this and yes that would make it easier for you to move your models thus speeding up the game per se but I wouldn't necessarily say I wouldn't play against you in an open or narrative play. As for a Tournament play there I may not accept that as standard and require single base models only. That's just me tho.

I don't think any tournament would alow it, as it creates too many problems. If you have big units and you want to attend a tournament, you should practice moving models in a quick manner. Without templates being a thing, you can just move the first line and then pile up the rest of the unit behind.

Personally, I would alow you to use those bases as long as every single dispute that may come up is resolved in my favour.

Seizeman wrote:
I don't think any tournament would alow it, as it creates too many problems. If you have big units and you want to attend a tournament, you should practice moving models in a quick manner. Without templates being a thing, you can just move the first line and then pile up the rest of the unit behind.

Personally, I would alow you to use those bases as long as every single dispute that may come up is resolved in my favour.

Good point about moving models quicker. I watch Frontline Gaming's stream, and Frankie can move a squad so fast it's crazy. He two-hands it.

I do corners with my 30 blobs units of nids. Front left and right, back left and right, fill in the middle.