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Post by Nick P on Jan 5, 2015 16:57:23 GMT -6
I thought Nick had 15k of fully painted Nids by the end of 2014... Someone altered the timeline. Different universe I'm afraid. |
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Post by jefferestinpeace on Jan 5, 2015 17:02:22 GMT -6
I BELIEVE IN YOU NICK YOU CAN DO IT WHAT TIME IS IT
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Post by Dan K on Jan 5, 2015 18:03:14 GMT -6
but decided that actual family life might be a better investment lol Worst choice ever! |
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Post by Nick P on Jan 5, 2015 18:51:10 GMT -6
Whoa 5 purple stars?  |
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Post by Russell on Jan 5, 2015 19:04:19 GMT -6
You did it, congratulations
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Post by Nick P on Jan 5, 2015 19:20:56 GMT -6
#no-life champ, 2015
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Post by jefferestinpeace on Jan 5, 2015 19:32:58 GMT -6
I'll go ahead and apologize now for my impending "let's count to 400" thread
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Post by daniel, why on Jan 6, 2015 15:28:07 GMT -6
Does anyone have any extra fold-out tables? I think I've got enough, but I'll measure tonight.
Also feel free to bring your toys during the week so we can cut down on setup time Friday. Let me know if you need my number/address.
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Post by Dan K on Jan 6, 2015 19:29:51 GMT -6
I need your #/address! is it on the google doc?
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Post by Joelercoaster on Jan 7, 2015 8:25:13 GMT -6
Question for the BfM Brohammer FAQ - was it discussed how Nid Spores will work in regard to firing? As everybody that has talked about it has haphazarded a different guess, we should maybe pick one and roll with it?
Also, when a Mawloc DS's if using a Lictor as a beacon, how does it work?
It's weird because normally you place the first model (which would be a single mawloc) and as long as said model is within 6", it doesn't scatter (standard beacon rules). Given the size of the Mawloc base, it's a pretty generous AoE for on-target munchies.
HOWEVER - of course the Mawloc says something weird, like "you pick a point where it's coming in (normal), and then place the large blast marker (not normal) and yadda yadda". So you don't actually place the base of the thing on the table until the attack is resolved, at which point it's already scattered (or not) by the time you could measure to see if the base is in range of the Lictor.
SO - two ways to work it, really.
1) The mawloc follows special rules, and it will follow all of those special rules ver batim. Instead of measuring to the base of the model like you normally would, you measure from the nominated point of DS to the Lictor to determine if it's within 6".
2) Put the mawloc on the board (or over, in case of intervening models/terrain) as best as possible, and measure from where its base is at now to decide if it's within 6" for beacon purposes (allowing normal use of the beacon rules). Then, place the large blast where the middle point of the mawloc would have been, and carry on as usual business.
Any other FAQ's we should hit before the game, so we don't slow down the inevitably molasses-fast pace we've set for this weekend?
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Post by jefferestinpeace on Jan 7, 2015 8:41:46 GMT -6
I vote for speed. ITC just recently ruled the Tyrannocyte has firing arcs and each gun fires at the closest unit in its arc. However, for speed and Apoc, I say we just call it that it fires all its guns simultaneously at the same closest target, regardless of arc.
Lictor - Blast within 6" - Mawloc within 6" - if it can't fit, it goes back into Reserve.
You and Nick got the gribblies down? As much as I want to bring everything, I'd rather only bring what's needed. Nick and I have enough points between just us two, but you got another Hierophant and all that. If I can leave most of the babies at home (I'll bring the painted stuff), I'll be a happy man.
As far as Gargantuans, let's get a quick round-up, just for funsies. 2 Hierophants, 3 Barbed Hierodules, 1 Harridan? Do we win yet?
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Post by Nick P on Jan 7, 2015 9:13:12 GMT -6
Jeff, if you can bring a spare mawloc for me to use that would be great - if you have a spare one that you weren't already planning on bringing. The one I got off ebay isn't being delivered till maybe saturday or monday, so I'm down 140 points  I also think that there isn't really a discussion for the mawloc, its been shown time after time in the competitive scene to work with lictors exactly as Jeff described. As for the tyrannocyte, I vote with jeff as well. Its a MC, and MC's don't have firing arcs. Shoot all shots at closest target. |
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Post by Joelercoaster on Jan 7, 2015 9:13:18 GMT -6
Unfamiliar with ITC, but giving an MC firing arcs seems out of left field. Of all the potential reasonable solutions, that has no bearing within the rules, either for MC's or the Pod itself. Awkward face.
In any case, I agree with the speed ruling, at least for the big game, and I kind of like that in general for now as it's just the simplest to do in practice.
I'm going to try to get my schedule today, but should have it by tomorrow if nothing else.... running into work for a meeting or two. I can try to get my hierophant pinned, but I don't have a base for it as of yet...
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Post by Nick P on Jan 7, 2015 9:50:50 GMT -6
Yeah I drilled into mine and added a strong bit of wire, but don't have a base for it yet...should probably run to michaels and grab a small wooden oval or something.
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Post by daniel, why on Jan 7, 2015 10:47:19 GMT -6
Dan, indeed it is. My home address and phone number are in there, check your e-mail for Brohammer Master Contact. Jeff sent out that e-mail in April of last year.
I measured the tables and I think we're okay. We've got 138" by 72" of tabletop, so with a little spacing, the tiles should be fully supported. If not, we'll use Mike as a human support for that last bit.
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