Exile Posted February 10, 2016 Report Share Posted February 10, 2016 So I suppose I should get to this log thing. I picked up Icestorm back shortly after it came out, but took about a year to get it together. Suddenly, tragically, and somewhat dramatically, WFB imploded. After the summer off, the Precipitation Canine announced that he would be starting up an escalation league. Well, there was the opportunity, to learn something new, to play more games with a few kindred souls, and to enjoy my hobby again! This Blog will serve to track progress with this hobby project, in a twofold effort - to play more, and paint more! Collection (Status) Fusilier w/Combi (Painted and based, Tabletop Standard) Fusilier w/Combi (Painted and based, Tabletop Standard) Fusilier w/Combi (Painted and based, Tabletop Standard) Fusilier Hacker (Painted and based, Tabletop Standard) Fusilier w/HMG (Painted and based, Tabletop Standard) Auxilia w/Bot (Painted and based, Tabletop Standard) Auxilia w/Bot (Painted and based, Tabletop Standard) Peacemaker w/Bot (Painted and based, Tabletop Standard) Sierra Reaction Rembot (Painted and based, Tabletop Standard) Pathfinder FO Rembot (Painted and based, Tabletop Standard) Hexa w/Spitfire (Painted and based, Tabletop Standard) Bolt w/Combi/Light Shotgun (Painted and based, Tabletop Standard) Bolt w/Combi/Light Shotgun (Painted and based, Tabletop Standard) Bolt w/Combi/Light Shotgun (Painted and based, Tabletop Standard) Bolt w/MSR (Painted and Based, needs touch-ups and recoat with varnish) Indigo Bipandra (Painted and based, Tabletop Standard) Akali Sikh (Painted and Washed) ORC Troop (basecoats) Nisse w/MSR (basecoats, needs a headfin) Father Knight (basecoats) Akali Sikh w/Spitfire (basecoats) Fusilier w/Missile Launcher (basecoat) Fusilier w/MSR (basecoat) Fusilier Angus (basecoats) Kirpal Singh (Basecoats) Bolt Cosplay/Gencon ed (basecoats)Aquila Guard w/HMG (Basecoats) Akali Sikh w/Combi (primed) Aquila Guard w/MULTI (primed) Swiss Guard w/ML (assembled) Bolt w/Spitfire (primed) Bounty Hunter w/BS (primed) Indigo Spec-Ops (primed) Joan of Arc LE (assembled) Guarda de Assaulto w/Bot (Primed) Bolt w/BS (primed) Cutter Tag (primed) Hexa w/MSR (assembled) Auxbot (primed) Palbot (primed) Palbot (primed) Nisse w/HMG (primed) Bolt w/ML (primed) Knight of Santiago w/Combi (Primed) Knight of Santiago w/Spitfire (Primed) Knight of Santiago w/Sword (unassembled) Knight of Santiago w/BS (unassembled) CSU (unassembled) Trauma-Doc (unassembled) I've been on an assembly kick lately, having a backlog of Nomads to assemble for the wife (future blog opp? maybe). The painted and based section is the list I ran at Rampage. My Bolt sniper has a couple wear spots, looks like the clear coat didn't take as well as I wanted. As for models on deck, to finish rounding out my NCA, I need for the following: Fusilier/ML Fusilier/MSR Fusilier Angus Bolt/Spitfire Bolt/ML Bolt/BS Swiss Guard ML Aquila MULTI Aquila HMG CSU Trauma Doc (as much as it pains me) Hexa MSR Palbotx2 Next Update: Pics or it didn't happen. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don't Panic Posted February 10, 2016 Report Share Posted February 10, 2016 Hurray exile! Excited to see more thoughts/updates on progress! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rudra34 Posted February 10, 2016 Report Share Posted February 10, 2016 This has the Space Pope's approval. Looking forward to seeing what pops up in this thread! And if you want to get a game in sometime hit me up. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Exile Posted February 17, 2016 Author Report Share Posted February 17, 2016 PHOTOBOMB! So I uploaded a bunch of photos to the member gallery located HERE: http://www.ordofanaticus.com/index.php?/gallery/album/151-exiles-pano/ Still getting used to taking photos of minis, but an ad-hoc backdrop worked out ok, it seems. Pics, so it DID HAPPEN! Next Post - Review Rampage List, and Games. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Exile Posted February 18, 2016 Author Report Share Posted February 18, 2016 Pulled out some paints tonight - worked on: Fusilier/ML Fusilier/MSR Bolt/Spitfire Bolt/ML Bolt/BS Aquila HMG Getting these closer to wash stage. Have yet to decide on final 20 models. Will ponder tomorrow. Excited for Sunday, it'll be great to play again! Might even bring some company along. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Exile Posted February 18, 2016 Author Report Share Posted February 18, 2016 Rampage List: Neoterran Capitaline Army──────────────────────────────────────────────────Group 1 8 0 0 BOLT Combi Rifle + Light Shotgun, Drop Bears / Pistol, Knife. (25) BOLT Combi Rifle + Light Shotgun, Drop Bears / Pistol, Knife. (25) BOLT Combi Rifle + Light Shotgun, Drop Bears / Pistol, Knife. (25) BOLT MULTI Sniper Rifle / Pistol, Knife. (1.5 | 26) HEXA Hacker (Hacking Device) Combi Rifle / Pistol, Electric Pulse. (0.5 | 32) AUXILIA (Forward Observer) Combi Rifle + AUXBOT_1 / Pistol, Knife. (15) AUXBOT_1 Heavy Flamethrower / Electric Pulse. (4) AUXILIA (Forward Observer) Combi Rifle + AUXBOT_1 / Pistol, Knife. (15) AUXBOT_1 Heavy Flamethrower / Electric Pulse. (4) BULLETEER Spitfire / Electric Pulse. (1 | 25)Group 2 7 0 0 FUSILIER Lieutenant Combi Rifle / Pistol, Knife. (10) FUSILIER Combi Rifle / Pistol, Knife. (10) FUSILIER HMG / Pistol, Knife. (1 | 18) FUSILIER Hacker (Hacking Device) Combi Rifle / Pistol, Knife. (0.5 | 18) SIERRA DRONBOT HMG / Electric Pulse. (1 | 25) TRAUMA-DOC Combi Rifle / Pistol, Knife. (14) PATHFINDER DRONBOT Combi Rifle, Sniffer / Electric Pulse. (16)5.5 SWC | 299 PointsOpen with Army 5 Review later, it's late. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Exile Posted February 21, 2016 Author Report Share Posted February 21, 2016 Scheme question for those more palette gifted than I - With my green armour and red helmets, what color would complement these in regards to helmeted eyes - See NCA Bolts/Hexa/SwissAquila Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay Posted February 21, 2016 Report Share Posted February 21, 2016 I think a slightly ambery yellow would be good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don't Panic Posted February 21, 2016 Report Share Posted February 21, 2016 Scheme question for those more palette gifted than I - With my green armour and red helmets, what color would complement these in regards to helmeted eyes - See NCA Bolts/Hexa/SwissAquila hey so i was pointed towards a painting blog and this guy had this linky to essentially show you what you can aim for color wise. it works awesomely... http://paletton.com/#uid=32J0u0kmymyqc8qorf8k6syhNDX Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Jay Posted February 21, 2016 Report Share Posted February 21, 2016 I think this would be a nice overall color scheme. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Exile Posted February 26, 2016 Author Report Share Posted February 26, 2016 Jay, again, you rock for the suggestion. Didn't quite get to that step tonight, but I did get some work done on both Aquila Guards, ORC and Father Knight (For demo games) and some touch ups of basecoats on Bolts SWC. to-do this weekend: Bolt SWC Armour plates in Khaki x3 Fusilier SWC Armour plates in Khaki x2 Armour and cloak washes - Agrax Earthshade x8ish Helmet lenses in PP Heartfire xLots Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Exile Posted February 26, 2016 Author Report Share Posted February 26, 2016 It's late and I'm having some trouble sleeping, so list review time. After playing up to 300 over the course of the escalation league, I finally settled on the list above. I felt it offered a good all-comers approach, with an emphasis on mid-long range shooting. Taking it from the top: Bolt Fireteam: Yea, I kinda went full retard on the Drop Bears. They sadly did not come into play until post-rampage games, as Rudra's Odalisques can attest. Looking back, the MSR's range was critical in certain engagements, both in Active and Reactive, but the rest of the fireteam could have used at least one boarding shotgun profile, for close in dirty work, and shaving some points. I did not find the 4-2 move as difficult as I did when solo, the link gave the movement efficiency necessary. Hexa Hacker: Love this cat, TO specialist for 34 points. Yea, he has no BTS, but his job is to be either a surprise shot assassin, or a button pusher. Wreaked some havoc on Crates. Auxiliary FO's: I love the concept of these, have come to accept the sculpt for what it is, but I still have trouble utilizing them properly. Also, I keep forgetting Flash Pulse. Will try to work on that. Bulleteer w/Spit - Active turn monster. Without an engineer, frustrating at times. Can't seem to kick the spitfire off here, the range alloes him to engage laterally while moving him up the table. Also need to use him more against Camo and TO troops, with marksmanship, he's throwing mods back at camouflage troops, and putting dice on my favor. (Excepting, of course, MSV. Bloody intruders) Fusilier LT: Yea, I hide my LT in a corner. So? Fusilier with combi: Gotta have one decoy. HMG Fusi: even unlinked, can do some excellent work, as game w/Chris M showed. Would she be better linked, of course, but no Haris fireteam for Pano. Fusi Hacker: I put supportware up. Yes, it's that good. Okay, I'll U-turn and hack dropship whenever necessary, but we all know what's really happening here. TR bot: It's a TR bot. I am beginning to think that I may need to experiment building some lists that lack one. Not saying it's a crutch, but they are prevalent in our playgroup. Trauma-Doc: You heal stuff. Sometimes. Mostly you fail Doctor rolls. God I wish I could take SpecOps sometimes. Pathfinder: dig this little dude - 6-4 specialist. Better in ITS scenarios, but still good here. Again with the Flash Pulse. TR and the Bolt MSR for range and Reactive threats, Bulleteer and bolts for Aggro, Auxiliary and Fusis for rear cover. Okay, how did it do? 1-2-1 at Rampage. Upper middle of the lack, but I got to play some great opponents, learned a bit, and most importantly had a blast. More on that later. Final thoughts for those still reading the wall 'o text: Looking at the list, what scares you? What are you not worried about? What do you feel is missing, within the NCA framework. Bonus internets for witty banter, or cat pictures. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don't Panic Posted February 26, 2016 Report Share Posted February 26, 2016 i havent played against your NCA in a long time, but something brian from seattle raaaves about is having the ML bolt guy in there and says he is worth every penny. thoughts bulleteer is one of the best pieces in pan o imo. but like most REMs flimsy, but i really see them as darn good suppressive mid field guys. i dont think ive seen one in suppressive yet which is a crime! in cover he's static -12 to shoot? ummm hells ya! covers a side advancement lane very nicely. obviously avoid msv like the plague. and make sure he's not easily hacked around a corner, shot easily beyond 24, etc. lack of infiltration on hexas really bugs me for some reason. if im spending 32 points for a sneaky specialist id like to have more ability to attack my opponent with him rather than starting in my deployment zone. that is the same price as a naga hacker, who yes only has regular camo(plus dogged..) but the utility is just better imo. that saying, still a fun piece to bring and 32 for a TO specilaist is nice. just utility wise it kinda bugs me without infiltration(why are MO more sneaky than hexas is beyond me...). personally, the profile that sticks out to me is the sniper. ya know, screw the TR bot. i rarely play with it honestly any more and i enjoy my games quite a bit more. I think TR bots are easy to deal with if you have the tools and dont roll terribly. i also think they are quite 'noob mode' if you are relying on them. hexa sniper is something that is imo more brutal. especially for that cost. id put it as a sneaky thing in the 2nd group for AROs. thats the only thing i feel is actually 'missing' as id rather have that than a TR bot... the bolt ML is horrifying ARO i think even moreso than sniper. using bolts defensively i think is a better approach imo. but im also generally speaking more defensive. i wish something in nca had d-charges besides the engineer. i think hunters will enjoy killing the fusi with potential putting you in l.o.l. along with eating your order pool. obviously not too important as bolts have veteran but still. just make people come after the bolts and throw him in there. being obvious is NOT always a bad thing. bolts are happy with people trying to kill them... B2 shotguns with that BS is just nutty if someone thinks its wise to get near them... the bolt link is really tough nutt to crack. honestly options for dealing with that link team are a lot less than most! this is obviously quite different but id love to see you play a list like this sometime as i think it would fit to your style. id let you borrow my deva lol: Neoterran Capitaline Army────────────────────────────────────────────────── Group 1 10 0 0 BOLT Paramedic (MediKit) Combi Rifle + Light Shotgun / Pistol, Knife. (24) BOLT Missile Launcher, Light Shotgun / Pistol, Knife. (1.5 | 27) BOLT Lieutenant Combi Rifle + Light Shotgun / Pistol, Knife. (22) BOLT Combi Rifle + Light Shotgun / Pistol, Knife. (22) BOLT Combi Rifle + Light Shotgun, Drop Bears / Pistol, Knife. (25) DEVA (Multispectral Visor L2) Spitfire, Nanopulser / Pistol, Knife. (1 | 33) AUXILIA (Forward Observer) Combi Rifle + AUXBOT_1 / Pistol, Knife. (15) AUXBOT_1 Heavy Flamethrower / Electric Pulse. (4) PATHFINDER DRONBOT Combi Rifle, Sniffer / Electric Pulse. (16) MACHINIST Combi Rifle, D-Charges / Pistol, Knife. (15) BULLETEER Spitfire / Electric Pulse. (1 | 25) Group 2 3 0 0 HEXA MULTI Sniper Rifle / Pistol, Electric Pulse. (1.5 | 32) CSU Breaker Rifle / Pistol, Knife. (12) HEXA Hacker (Hacking Device) Combi Rifle / Pistol, Electric Pulse. (0.5 | 32) 5.5 SWC | 300 Points Open with Army 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Exile Posted February 29, 2016 Author Report Share Posted February 29, 2016 Got washes set on Aquila HMG, Aquila MR, and ORC MR last night. However, tradgey struck in doing basecoats on my Hexa MSR - Primer wasn't quite right, and a chunk of paint rubbed off her helmet. Buying some Simple Green today, she's gonna go into the dip, along with the Cosplay Bolt, who needs some mold lines cleaned, I missed before priming. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Exile Posted March 1, 2016 Author Report Share Posted March 1, 2016 Time for my 20 List. Fusilier w/Missile Launcher Fusilier w/MSR Bolt Cosplay/Gencon ed Bolt w/Spitfire Bolt w/BS Bolt w/MLAquila Guard w/HMG Aquila Guard w/MULTI Swiss Guard w/ML Indigo Spec-Ops Hexa w/MSR Auxbot Palbot Palbot CSU Machinists ORC Troop Garuda w/Combi (unassembled) Asura w/Spitfire (proxying as Deva, unassembled) Cutter + my ITS Fusilier Angus (basecoats) Let's do this! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Exile Posted March 2, 2016 Author Report Share Posted March 2, 2016 Assembled the CSU. Holy hell those were small joins. I think the pin will hold. Also pumice-d the bases of everything in my 20, except the Garuda/Asura (should be in Friday) Did some highlights - Khador Base Red as my highlight for Mephiston Red, and busted out the Heartfire for some eyes. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Exile Posted March 5, 2016 Author Report Share Posted March 5, 2016 Garuda and Asura assembled and pumice-d. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Exile Posted March 20, 2016 Author Report Share Posted March 20, 2016 Played a game with RD today. Bolt team did heavy lifting again, and Flash Pulse got off a couple key blinds vs his linkteam. Love that ARO now. Here's a link: http://flamestrike.warconsole.com/battles/vs-raindog-1458436184 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raindog Posted March 20, 2016 Report Share Posted March 20, 2016 Commended and stars given.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Exile Posted March 30, 2016 Author Report Share Posted March 30, 2016 Locust reveal has me thinking... Neoterran Capitaline Army - Add Two Locust, Test Me (239/300 | 5/6) Group #1 | 10 Models | 10 0 0 Deva Functionaries Lieutenant+Devabot | Lieutenant, Combi Rifle, Nanopulser, Pistol / Knife (27) | (0) Deva Functionaries Spitfire+MSV | Multispectral Visor L2, Spitfire, Nanopulser, Pistol / Knife (1 | 33) Fusiliers Missile Launcher | Missile Launcher, Pistol / Knife (1.5 | 15) Fusiliers Hacker | Hacker, Hacking Device, Combi Rifle, Pistol / Knife (0.5 | 18) Fusiliers Paramedic | MediKit, Combi Rifle, Pistol / Knife (12) Fusiliers Combi | Combi Rifle, Pistol / Knife (10) Armbots: Peacemakers Heavy Shotgun | Heavy Shotgun / Electric Pulse (23) | (0) Pathfinder Dronbot Combi | Combi Rifle / Electric Pulse (16) Pathfinder Dronbot Combi | Combi Rifle / Electric Pulse (16) Machinist Engineer | Combi Rifle, Pistol / D-Charges, Knife (15) Palbots Servant | Electric Pulse (3) Group #2 | 3 Models | 3 0 0 Hexas, Strategic Security Division Spitfire | Spitfire, Pistol / Electric Pulse (1.5 | 30) Mulebots EVO | EVO Repeater, Electric Pulse (0.5 | 13) Mulebots Minesweeper | Minesweeper, Electric Pulse (8) Open in MayaNet Add two Locust with BS, Nades, Drop Bears, shift combat groups around, and see what these things can do. Could also swap Fusi hacker for a combo, and do one BS, one assault hack. Anybody up for a game with HSN3 proxies? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Exile Posted July 22, 2016 Author Report Share Posted July 22, 2016 BAM! Necro post, away! So, I've actually been painting. Yay. And playing more games, double yay. Now I'm stuck before OFCC, with list delusions, so I'd like to pick ya'lls brain about a few things: 7/7 Fusis and Devas──────────────────────────────────────────────────GROUP 17 DEVA (Multispectral Visor L2) Spitfire, Nanopulser / Pistol, Knife. (1 | 33)DEVA (Sensor) Combi Rifle, Nanopulser / Pistol, Knife. (0 | 24)BLACK FRIAR (Albedo, Biometric Visor L1) MULTI Rifle, Nanopulser, Drop Bears / Pistol, CC Weapon. (0 | 28)PATHFINDER DRONBOT Combi Rifle, Sniffer / Electric Pulse. (0 | 16)LOCUST Hacker (Assault Hacking Device) Breaker Combi Rifle, D-Charges / Pistol, Shock CCW, Knife. (0.5 | 38)CLIPPER DRONBOT Smart Missile Launcher / Electric Pulse. (1.5 | 18)BULLETEER Spitfire / Electric Pulse. (1 | 23)GROUP 27 FUSILIER Combi Rifle / Pistol, Knife. (0 | 10)FUSILIER HMG / Pistol, Knife. (1 | 18)FUSILIER (Forward Observer, Deployable Repeater) Combi Rifle / Pistol, Knife. (0 | 12)FUSILIER Hacker (Hacking Device) Combi Rifle / Pistol, Knife. (0.5 | 18)BIPANDRA Combi Rifle + Light Shotgun / Pistol, Knife. (0.5 | 24)PEACEMAKER Heavy Shotgun + AUXBOT_3 / Electric Pulse. (0 | 21) AUXBOT_3 Heavy Flamethrower / Electric Pulse. (- | 4)MACHINIST Combi Rifle, D-Charges / Pistol, Knife. (0 | 15)6 SWC | 298 PointsOpen in Infinity Army Mobile link + lots of good vision, should be good against camo. Still kinda squishy, even with 2 NWI Devas. OFCC ──────────────────────────────────────────────────GROUP 110 SWISS GUARD Hacker (Assault Hacking Device) MULTI Rifle / Pistol, AP CCW. (0.5 | 70)FUSILIER (Forward Observer, Deployable Repeater) Combi Rifle / Pistol, Knife. (0 | 12)BIPANDRA Combi Rifle + Light Shotgun / Pistol, Knife. (0.5 | 24) FUSILIER Combi Rifle / Pistol, Knife. (0 | 10) FUSILIER HMG / Pistol, Knife. (1 | 18) FUSILIER Missile Launcher / Pistol, Knife. (1.5 | 15) BULLETEER Heavy Shotgun / Electric Pulse. (0 | 17) PATHFINDER DRONBOT Combi Rifle, Sniffer / Electric Pulse. (0 | 16) PATHFINDER DRONBOT Combi Rifle, Sniffer / Electric Pulse. (0 | 16) MACHINIST Combi Rifle, D-Charges / Pistol, Knife. (0 | 15) PALBOT Electric Pulse. (0 | 3) PALBOT Electric Pulse. (0 | 3)GROUP 25 SIERRA DRONBOT HMG / Electric Pulse. (1 | 25) FUSILIER Hacker (Hacking Device) Combi Rifle / Pistol, Knife. (0.5 | 18) AUXILIA (Forward Observer) Combi Rifle + AUXBOT_1 / Pistol, Knife. (0 | 15) AUXBOT_1 Heavy Flamethrower / Electric Pulse. (- | 4)AUXILIA (Forward Observer) Combi Rifle + AUXBOT_1 / Pistol, Knife. (0 | 15) AUXBOT_1 Heavy Flamethrower / Electric Pulse. (- | 4) MULEBOT (Minesweeper, Repeater) Electric Pulse. (0 | 8)5 SWC | 300 PointsOpen in Infinity Army Still kinda squishy, but that Swiss can be a rockstar. Painting wise, both of these are well within the realm of possibility, with 2 or 3 models per list that need working on. Will return later with bolt-centric options. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Exile Posted July 24, 2016 Author Report Share Posted July 24, 2016 Well, my two old school ORC troopers arrived today. Last minute painting, go! 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rudra34 Posted July 24, 2016 Report Share Posted July 24, 2016 The lists aren't what I would personally take, but you play weird NCA lists to great effect. The only observation I'll make about both lists is that you're pretty light on solid ARO pieces. You might find difficulty against somebody who can out-range you at every turn. Also, no bolts!? You're the only person who knows how to unlock their secret potential! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Exile Posted August 26, 2016 Author Report Share Posted August 26, 2016 Man, I should lose my tools more often. Chipped away at the backlog in a major way. Including this fella. Scratch what I said about the tactical rubble in the past, in person it looks tons better. Hoping to find time to prime him this weekend, between shifts. See you Sunday! 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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