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2009/05/07 18:16:09
Subject: Ratlings
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Lord of the Fleet
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I've always wanted a small squad of snipers for fire support and stuff like that, but the previous rules meant you had to spend a doctrine point to use them and I just couldnt see the point in that. Although now the new rules dont use doctrines the new models are, in my opinion, some of the most hideous models GW has ever produced, so I was wondering, would it be ok to use regular Cadian snipers as Ratling Sniper squads, obviously if I let my opponent know what they are?
P.S: If this is in the wrong forum, this is only my second post so please dont have a big go at me.
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2009/05/07 18:22:48
Subject: Ratlings
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Storm Trooper with Maglight
Greenville, South Cacky-Lacky
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The ratling model under the "cape" pointing a rifle where you can't see the face is a good 'un - I'd suggest just getting a squad of that one miniature...
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2009/05/07 18:34:46
Subject: Ratlings
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Lord of the Fleet
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Yeah that seems like a good idea
Thanks
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2009/05/08 10:09:02
Subject: Ratlings
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Hanging Out with Russ until Wolftime
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If you wanna just use normal snipers, go for it. No-one is hardly going to say "OMG THAT ONE UNIT OF 10 SNIPERS I DIDNT KNOW THEY WERE RATLINGS!" and, like you said, they are very ugly models
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2009/05/08 11:24:14
Subject: Ratlings
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Morphing Obliterator
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My IG opponent uses Cadians proxied in as Ratlings.
I have the old ratlings, and they're ugly as sin (the new ones are fething horrendous however) but a friend bought them for me as a gift so they always get played :-)
They're a good unit, the models just stink. So yeah, just proxy in some decent-looking snipers instead, no-one should mind.
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2009/05/09 14:41:46
Subject: Ratlings
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Stalwart Veteran Guard Sergeant
Kansas
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green stuff a cloak lol
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2009/05/09 14:57:04
Subject: Ratlings
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Killer Klaivex
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I don't mind the new models. They're meant to be fugly mutant hobbits after all.
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2009/05/09 17:01:09
Subject: Ratlings
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Hardened Veteran Guardsman
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I have the old models, and while they look a bit better than the short, overtly muscular ones that exist now, they are by no means gems in terms of models.
That said, fielding a 10 man squad of snipers has been extremely useful in game
You should be fine with some cadian sniper models. If you're worried about the faces, green stuff a mask over em or something.
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2009/05/10 04:15:26
Subject: Re:Ratlings
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Sybarite Swinging an Agonizer
Ann Arbor, MI
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I request it be WYSIWYG. If you're using the Cadian Snipers... You have to cut off their limbs to make them stunty. After that simply lean the weapon against them on the model.
-J.
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2009/05/10 04:18:02
Subject: Re:Ratlings
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Hanging Out with Russ until Wolftime
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Alazahr wrote:I request it be WYSIWYG. If you're using the Cadian Snipers... You have to cut off their limbs to make them stunty. After that simply lean the weapon against them on the model. -J.
Show me a rule (not fluff, rule) that says They have to be runty? Oh wait their isn't. As long as they are clearly holding a Sniper rifle, they are WYSIWYG. You try and "demand" MY models be however you want when they are perfectly WYSIWYG, you don't just get the Dread-in-a-Sock, you get the Bjorn-the-Fell-Handed-Old-metal-Model-in-a-Sock
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2009/05/10 04:51:52
Subject: Re:Ratlings
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Sybarite Swinging an Agonizer
Ann Arbor, MI
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Gwar! wrote:Alazahr wrote:I request it be WYSIWYG. If you're using the Cadian Snipers... You have to cut off their limbs to make them stunty. After that simply lean the weapon against them on the model.
-J.
Show me a rule (not fluff, rule) that says They have to be runty? Oh wait their isn't. As long as they are clearly holding a Sniper rifle, they are WYSIWYG. You try and "demand" MY models be however you want when they are perfectly WYSIWYG, you don't just get the Dread-in-a-Sock, you get the Bjorn-the-Fell-Handed-Old-metal-Model-in-a-Sock
I was joking my friend. Simmer. Down. Now. Simma' down now!
-J.
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2009/05/11 14:08:52
Subject: Ratlings
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2009/05/22 02:32:14
Subject: Re:Ratlings
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Crazed Zealot
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I like the new Ratlings models, but that could just be me. But what ever model you use Snipers are a must have, i cant see someone having a problem re counts as snipers,
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2009/05/22 12:31:29
Subject: Re:Ratlings
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Slippery Scout Biker
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I like both the new and old Ratling models. The way I see it, Ratlings are an ugly bunch to begin with.
My LGW has some blisters of the older Ratlings on the wall. I might get them (I got rid of my old ones years ago) because they're 3 euro cheaper than the new ones.
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2009/05/22 20:55:05
Subject: Re:Ratlings
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Hurr! Ogryn Bone 'Ead!
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go for it 10 sniper shot look out MC
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