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Post by Asyrean on Mar 21, 2016 16:14:39 GMT -6
Dennis,
That's awesome. Actually, I have a soft spot in my heart for the IG/AM. Just recently I was debating starting a new army and it basically came down to Cult Mech/Skitarii, Tau or IG/AM. Ended up going with the CM/Skit, but still, have to say I like the Guard! Anyway, you can always go the Space Marine route, very fluffy to ally them in and with the new Start Collecting box... wouldn't be a bad formation to tack on. Just sayin!
Only thing is, I'm not sure if there is THAT much less to remember with Space Marines. I mean, this coming from an Ultramarines player who is notorious for forgetting to use his Chapter Tactics (tactical doctrines).
And if you like the old Predator tank, well that's what my UM's are rocking! The old half plastic, half metal tank circa '98 or so. I would say that little tank is my good luck charm, but that would be a lie. It always dies before it has a chance to do anything. (Thanks Geoff)
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Post by dennish on Mar 21, 2016 16:43:59 GMT -6
Dennis, That's awesome. Actually, I have a soft spot in my heart for the IG/AM. Just recently I was debating starting a new army and it basically came down to Cult Mech/Skitarii, Tau or IG/AM. Ended up going with the CM/Skit, but still, have to say I like the Guard! Anyway, you can always go the Space Marine route, very fluffy to ally them in and with the new Start Collecting box... wouldn't be a bad formation to tack on. Just sayin! Only thing is, I'm not sure if there is THAT much less to remember with Space Marines. I mean, this coming from an Ultramarines player who is notorious for forgetting to use his Chapter Tactics (tactical doctrines). And if you like the old Predator tank, well that's what my UM's are rocking! The old half plastic, half metal tank circa '98 or so. I would say that little tank is my good luck charm, but that would be a lie. It always dies before it has a chance to do anything. (Thanks Geoff) Haha, talking about things to remember, I do keep forgetting to go in the correct order of my command-line for officer orders + sometimes I even forget my psychic phase, because I am too excited to get to the shooting phase LOL. Seriously can't wait to see your models!
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Post by Nick P on Mar 22, 2016 7:02:04 GMT -6
If you're interested in space marines...why not get into 30k? Pick up a box of Betrayal at Calth, and you've got yourself the better part of a 2000 point heresy army! Throw in a couple forgeworld tanks/upgrades...boom. I have close to 3000 points of thousand sons, and it cost me like...$300 all in. You just can't beat that value!
Plus Horus Heresy is just...so much damn fun.
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Post by dennish on Mar 22, 2016 8:07:35 GMT -6
If you're interested in space marines...why not get into 30k? Pick up a box of Betrayal at Calth, and you've got yourself the better part of a 2000 point heresy army! Throw in a couple forgeworld tanks/upgrades...boom. I have close to 3000 points of thousand sons, and it cost me like...$300 all in. You just can't beat that value! Plus Horus Heresy is just...so much damn fun. U know, everyone has been telling me about 30k, all the cool rules in it. Running units in legion formations etc. It's awesome, I might actually jump on it.
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Post by Nick P on Mar 22, 2016 9:30:56 GMT -6
Honestly the fluff, the imagery, the fact that you get to take the field with the greatest heroes and villains of the imperium...its amazing. Its much more balanced than fantasy/40k ever was, more or less because everyone is playing the same "codex", but its a ton of fun. I highly recommend it.
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Post by dennish on Mar 22, 2016 9:52:27 GMT -6
Honestly the fluff, the imagery, the fact that you get to take the field with the greatest heroes and villains of the imperium...its amazing. Its much more balanced than fantasy/40k ever was, more or less because everyone is playing the same "codex", but its a ton of fun. I highly recommend it. As I understand it, they do have Imperial Guard in 30k? Auxiliary Units or something like that?
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Post by Nick P on Mar 22, 2016 10:14:26 GMT -6
Its the precursor to what would eventually become Imperial Guard - the Solar Auxilla. They function in a very similar way to the IG/AM in 40k, but have better technology and weaponry same as the rest of the 30k armies. They're a lot of fun from what I understand.
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Post by dennish on Mar 23, 2016 11:16:36 GMT -6
Its the precursor to what would eventually become Imperial Guard - the Solar Auxilla. They function in a very similar way to the IG/AM in 40k, but have better technology and weaponry same as the rest of the 30k armies. They're a lot of fun from what I understand. Soooo, hypothetically, if I wanted to try the game, and you have the 30k rules etc. AAAAND, I was to use my current guard as proxies for a test game, would that be a thing that could be scheduled in the future?
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Post by jesse on Mar 23, 2016 11:44:43 GMT -6
If I'm not mistaken, IG could also be used to play the Imperial Militia force from 30k?
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Post by Dougtrio on Mar 23, 2016 11:54:24 GMT -6
Your rears are 10K years in arrears.
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Post by Nick P on Mar 23, 2016 12:32:12 GMT -6
Yes, absolutely!
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Post by mcsardo on Mar 28, 2016 10:59:13 GMT -6
Another Newbie reporting in:
Real Name: Chris From: DC Area, now Evanston Phd Student at Northwestern
Army: Dark Angels (only about 1500 pts for the moment).
I used to play Dark Angels in middle and high school back in like 3rd/4th edition, but fell out if it in college and grad school. Trying to get back in, and have been cobbling together a DA force. I would love if someone could give me a slow walkthrough game in the next few weeks, since I haven't played a game in probably 10 years or so. I've got a pretty rough next two weeks, but after April 9, my schedule clears up significantly.
Anyway, hope to meet some of you soon.
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Post by Nick P on Mar 28, 2016 11:23:29 GMT -6
Welcome Chris! We have game nights every Tuesday/Wednesday at the Dice Dojo in edgewater, down in the basement gaming area, and every last sunday of the month at Wanderers Refuge as well. You should be able to find plenty of locals to get a game in with!
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Post by rogerspacem on Mar 28, 2016 11:35:12 GMT -6
Another Newbie reporting in: Real Name: Chris From: DC Area, now Evanston Phd Student at Northwestern Army: Dark Angels (only about 1500 pts for the moment). I used to play Dark Angels in middle and high school back in like 3rd/4th edition, but fell out if it in college and grad school. Trying to get back in, and have been cobbling together a DA force. I would love if someone could give me a slow walkthrough game in the next few weeks, since I haven't played a game in probably 10 years or so. I've got a pretty rough next two weeks, but after April 9, my schedule clears up significantly. Anyway, hope tou meet some of you soon. Hey Christ, Welcome to our merry band of players! I'm excited to see another dark angels player! If you need any assistance with the army let me know and I can explain them! Also might help to pick up the new codex if you haven't already.
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Post by mcsardo on Mar 28, 2016 15:57:05 GMT -6
Thanks all,
Roger, I did pick up the new codex (which is a far cry from the last one I owned which was about a 30 page supplement to the space marines codex). When my weekday schedule lightens up, I'll head over to the Dojo and let someone beat up on my marines.
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