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2019/09/18 21:19:43
Subject: 40k Rumours - Space Marines, Black Templars vs Orks box and Ghazghkull - UPDATED OP 6.9.19
Slayer-Fan123 wrote: Garadon is rocking a Power Brass Knuckles Fist and that's something that just tickles me. How hard you think it would be to chop it off for a different model?
It is almost assuredly its own bit, so I would think it would require minimal skill. I definitely see them more as the hammer pistons like what make up the Big O's arms. Hence the reason for his x3 Str 3D fist.
He seems like he might be easy enough to convert into a regular Gravis Captain. Just put a Power Sword hand on the left arm, attach a bolt pistol or something to the Power Fist, and remove the Grav Gun.
His Grav Gun should have been a Combi-Grav, to be honest. It would have been much more fitting.
If it is indeed a separate Bit, I'm most certainly gonna pick up the kit just for that alone.
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.
2019/09/18 21:31:12
Subject: 40k Rumours - Space Marines, Black Templars vs Orks box and Ghazghkull - UPDATED OP 6.9.19
The Imperial Fist has the chiseled features that are both as sensible as block of wood and that of a tough as nails guy that is cool under pressure that really captures the Imperial Fists. As for the suped-up powerfist, the only thing that could make it better for me is if it was rocket powered too. I do agree that the grav-gun could have probably had a better mounting solution.
The Salamander character I think is even better. The cabling in particular has a nice flowing look to it. I think the hammer looks a little too reasonable for 40k, but not so reasonable as to be an issue.
Overall, I am really glad that they are starting to generate new Characters rather than re-hash old ones. If I remember correctly, it has been like 200 years since the setting started moving again. Even if GW doesn't want to leave old character models out in the cold succumbing to one battle or the next at very least there can be new heroes on the rise to make the setting feel like it has actually moved forward more than a few spurts and sputters in the tiniest fraction of the galaxy. I kinda hope every faction gets a couple of brand new heroes with new exploits far more than just re-using ones whose story should probably be moving into myth and legend at this point.
2019/09/18 21:43:21
Subject: Re:40k Rumours - Space Marines, Black Templars vs Orks box and Ghazghkull - UPDATED OP 6.9.19
I hear Chapter Master My Chemical Romance is playing a set on Captain Leno's show in a couple days.
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2019/09/18 21:56:10
Subject: 40k Rumours - Space Marines, Black Templars vs Orks box and Ghazghkull - UPDATED OP 6.9.19
I will never understand people that claims X special character is just Y special character with different gear.
Like people asking for Shrike to don't have a jump pack and claws. Like... 40k Special Characters are what they are because their equipement. Personality and traits come after.
Calgar without double power fists wouldn't be Calgar. Just like He'stan without his spear wouldnbt he He'stan or Azrael without sword, helmet and combiplasma.
Dakka does have White Knights and is also rather infamous for it's Black Knights. A new edition brings out the passionate and not all of them are good at expressing themselves in written form. There have been plenty of hysterical responses from both sides so far. So we descend into pointless bickering with neither side listening to each other. So posting here becomes more masturbation than conversation.
ERJAK wrote: Forcing a 40k player to keep playing 7th is basically a hate crime.
2019/09/18 22:36:12
Subject: 40k Rumours - Space Marines, Black Templars vs Orks box and Ghazghkull - UPDATED OP 6.9.19
When the GW preview said "Tor Garadon returns!" all I could think was "Who?".
All those resin characters GW could'a replaced, and we get Fisty McLargeHuge.
He was originally from Sentinels of Terra, where he was a 3rd Company Tactical Sergeant and eventually elevated to the level of Captain. He appeared again in the Gathering Storm as the commander of the Phalanx.
If you have to explain who he is to a grey beard like HBMC or me, he most assuredly isn't.
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
Azreal13 wrote: If you have to explain who he is to a grey beard like HBMC or me, he most assuredly isn't.
Or HBMC is a little out of touch with the fluff from the past five years?
Ok, let me revise. Anybody who has been pulled out of GW's arse less than 5 years ago isn't a big deal.
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
Azreal13 wrote: If you have to explain who he is to a grey beard like HBMC or me, he most assuredly isn't.
Or HBMC is a little out of touch with the fluff from the past five years?
Not exactly surprising considering most of the fluff in the last 5 years has been god awful comic book level nonsense :p Anyway, he's not a big deal because he never had a model.
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2019/09/18 23:07:26
Subject: 40k Rumours - Space Marines, Black Templars vs Orks box and Ghazghkull - UPDATED OP 6.9.19
Azreal13 wrote: If you have to explain who he is to a grey beard like HBMC or me, he most assuredly isn't.
Or HBMC is a little out of touch with the fluff from the past five years?
Not exactly surprising considering most of the fluff in the last 5 years has been god awful comic book level nonsense :p Anyway, he's not a big deal because he never had a model.
40K fluff has always been comic book level nonsense, it's only your nostalgia filter that makes you think otherwise.
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2019/09/18 23:09:13
Subject: 40k Rumours - Space Marines, Black Templars vs Orks box and Ghazghkull - UPDATED OP 6.9.19
Ok, let me revise. Anybody who has been pulled out of GW's arse less than 5 years ago isn't a big deal.
Most special characters are lame, and all the ones you now like and think are a big deal were brand new at some point.
Good lord you're a barrel of laughs aren't you?
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
Azreal13 wrote: If you have to explain who he is to a grey beard like HBMC or me, he most assuredly isn't.
Or HBMC is a little out of touch with the fluff from the past five years?
Not exactly surprising considering most of the fluff in the last 5 years has been god awful comic book level nonsense :p Anyway, he's not a big deal because he never had a model.
40K fluff has always been comic book level nonsense, it's only your nostalgia filter that makes you think otherwise.
There are good novels out there. Gathering Storm was not one of those, neither was Dark Imperium.
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2019/09/18 23:10:09
Subject: 40k Rumours - Space Marines, Black Templars vs Orks box and Ghazghkull - UPDATED OP 6.9.19
Azreal13 wrote: If you have to explain who he is to a grey beard like HBMC or me, he most assuredly isn't.
Or HBMC is a little out of touch with the fluff from the past five years?
Not exactly surprising considering most of the fluff in the last 5 years has been god awful comic book level nonsense :p Anyway, he's not a big deal because he never had a model.
Now, I won't argue with your first statement. They had Garadon as the sole Captain left on the Phalanx, the literal biggest ship in the Imperium and Chapter Monastery of a First Founding Chapter. Because that makes a lick of sense.
And instead of turning existing characters into a Chad Marine, they made new ones and left the other ones in place (and those other ones ARE a big deal), so this isn't exactly a bad thing.
Kirasu wrote: Id just like to know why poor Lysander wasn't picked for the Gift of Cawl (who is better than the Emperor in all ways, apparently)!
I really, really hope that the reason is that there actually will eventually be a primaris terminator armour separate from the gravis and they're saving him for that.
Crimson wrote: So H.B.M.C is now complaining about the Primaris not replacing the old marines?
More lamenting the continued existence of FineCost minis. Lysander would'a been a great new mini in Termy armour. That ain't Primaris.
And I've always found the Vulkan mini to be horribly designed and overly busy. A second go on that could have yielded a great result (or another Shrike, so who knows?).
But nice try on the 'gotcha'.
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Azreal13 wrote: If you have to explain who he is to a grey beard like HBMC or me, he most assuredly isn't.
Or HBMC is a little out of touch with the fluff from the past five years?
Ok, let me revise. Anybody who has been pulled out of GW's arse less than 5 years ago isn't a big deal.
You’re kind of on the edge of having a self-important point with Tor Garadon (6 years old), but Agatone goes back 10. Not that you care, you’re always right in your own estimation.
2019/09/19 00:23:42
Subject: 40k Rumours - Space Marines, Black Templars vs Orks box and Ghazghkull - UPDATED OP 6.9.19
Azreal13 wrote: If you have to explain who he is to a grey beard like HBMC or me, he most assuredly isn't.
Or HBMC is a little out of touch with the fluff from the past five years?
Ok, let me revise. Anybody who has been pulled out of GW's arse less than 5 years ago isn't a big deal.
You’re kind of on the edge of having a self-important point with Tor Garadon (6 years old), but Agatone goes back 10. Not that you care, you’re always right in your own estimation.
Look, rein it in. I'm too old and I've been kicking around this board too long to fall for your attempt at needling. Argue the point without getting personal or you'll just get yourself reported.
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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
Azreal13 wrote: If you have to explain who he is to a grey beard like HBMC or me, he most assuredly isn't.
Or HBMC is a little out of touch with the fluff from the past five years?
Not exactly surprising considering most of the fluff in the last 5 years has been god awful comic book level nonsense :p Anyway, he's not a big deal because he never had a model.
40K fluff has always been comic book level nonsense, it's only your nostalgia filter that makes you think otherwise.
There are good novels out there. Gathering Storm was not one of those, neither was Dark Imperium.
Nor were the Soul Drinkers novels, Dawn of War novels, and countless other old Black Library stories. Age has nothing to do with being good or bad.
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You know you're really doing something when you can make strangers hate you over the Internet. - Mauleed
Just remember folks. Panic. Panic all the time. It's the only way to survive, other than just being mindful, of course-but geez, that's so friggin' boring. - Aegis Grimm
Hallowed is the All Pie The Before Times: A Place That Celebrates The World That Was
2019/09/19 01:00:29
Subject: 40k Rumours - Space Marines, Black Templars vs Orks box and Ghazghkull - UPDATED OP 6.9.19
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