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Post by Nick P on Nov 10, 2014 13:19:06 GMT -6
haha yes will, sarcasm.
In real terms, my 500 points of DE looks like:
Archon, blaster 5 Trueborn, 4 blasters, venom, 2 splinter cannons 10 warriors, raider, splinter racks 10 warriors, blaster
So some anti tank capabilities, with standard anti infantry capabilities, and can teach newer players how to deal with armor and maneuverability, but nothing OP.
Nids looks like:
Tervigon, electroshock grubs 16 termagants - 8 fleshborer, 8 devourer 12 termagants - fleshborers Carnifex, TL devourers
To teach them about monstrous creatures, the nuances of certain armies (ie, synapse, IB), how horde units can be effective, and the necessity of anti-armor (of which this list has next to 0).
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Post by jefferestinpeace on Nov 10, 2014 13:39:00 GMT -6
I think I'ma bust out the Genestealers for 500 pts. Probably the only decent time to use them.
And about that campaign, would you guys want to do that still? Start it up? I know it fell off mostly due to my own shit, but I really enjoyed farting around in it. Perhaps some tweaks to make it simpler?
I'll have a concise one page primer for the Escalation League probably tonight. Any ideas on Mission Format? I'm inclined to just let people roll since we're encouraging multiple games per phase, but staying away from Maelstrom for now.
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Post by Nick P on Nov 10, 2014 14:17:31 GMT -6
I like just rolling for random mission, and seeing what pops up. Combining it with maelstrom would be dope, its a fun system. But, its complicated, so no need to introduce it just yet, so I get it.
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Post by Joelercoaster on Nov 10, 2014 17:21:14 GMT -6
3 Units of blasterborn in Venoms vs my 2 Flyrants and 2 Spores. Let's do this, Nick.
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Post by jefferestinpeace on Nov 10, 2014 19:46:30 GMT -6
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Post by jefferestinpeace on Nov 10, 2014 19:51:16 GMT -6
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Post by Nick P on Nov 10, 2014 20:54:59 GMT -6
That's not 500 points silly! Plus empty spores are for noobs.
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Post by Russell on Nov 10, 2014 21:02:06 GMT -6
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Post by Nick P on Nov 10, 2014 22:10:44 GMT -6
Looks good to me, but if we aren't able to make it on Sunday are we screwed?
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Post by mike on Nov 10, 2014 22:24:28 GMT -6
Thanks guys, Mike chugs dick. Is this like the brohammer equivalent of so say we all?
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Post by jefferestinpeace on Nov 11, 2014 6:37:02 GMT -6
Nick, those dates are just four weeks from the other date, nothing's been finalized with Linda for any of that.
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Post by jefferestinpeace on Nov 11, 2014 6:37:22 GMT -6
Thanks guys, Mike chugs dick. Is this like the brohammer equivalent of so say we all? So chugs Mike dick.
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Post by Joelercoaster on Nov 11, 2014 7:56:08 GMT -6
That's not 500 points silly! Plus empty spores are for noobs. It's two Meiotic Spores as troops, not Sporocysts. Noob. Spare points to give one of those Flyrants E-Grubs, *or* to deck one out with the Reaper, just for funsies. PS, I haven't read that primer yet, but I agree with everything Jeff says. For my 500, I'm taking a brood of Screamer Killers. Unbound, kids. Screamer Killers are the new Hormagaunt. Actually something like a Prime, brood of warriors, and fat blob of Gaunts would probably be a good "show and tell" army. I'd have to work out points and all though. Shrug.
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Post by jefferestinpeace on Nov 12, 2014 12:56:55 GMT -6
Hey duders, an update from Linda:
"This looks great! Glad to hear that there's a commitment to making it friendly for new players. Definitely fits in with my own philosophy. My plan is to move the GW rack & products over to the WL store, and add some display space for completed models. Milo wants to participate in the escalation league (he's 12 and very serious about the modeling aspect) and the army he builds will then go on display. Hopefully all of this will entice new players.
We can definitely do a tournament in March, and I'll round up some prize support for it. I'll talk to GW about something and we can do some store gift certificates. I'll also ask the AdeptiCon guys if they can help out, maybe tickets to a special event or something.
And just a note about the space - there are 4 large tables in the gaming area at the WL store, but if you need to spread out, we can also use the empty storefront next door. I'll bring extra folding tables in case they're needed. Also, if there's someone who is bringing a bunch of terrain, they can park in the gated lot behind the store so that it's easier to load and unload."
Sounds awesome. I'm really sad I won't be there.
Also, let's get all that cussing out now before we inadvertently ruin the game store owner's son prematurely. He'll get there eventually, we all know, but let's let him enjoy life for just a little while longer. By my count, one year longer.
Poor little 13 year old miniatures gamer...
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Post by Nick P on Nov 12, 2014 13:54:25 GMT -6
All I read was "add some display space for completed models"...I'm intrigued...
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