Yarbicus

Had a great time at the Fluger Fundraiser tourney on Saturday. It was my first games of 8th since it first hit and my first 40k tourney in several years. My thoughts: 1. Fluger is still one of the coolest dudes on the planet. 2. Lord Hanaur knows how to run a tournament. 3. Why do I keep wanting Space Marines to be better than they are, edition after edition? Maybe one of these days I will learn. 4. I suck at a lot (A LOT) of games but my level of suck at 40k is truly epic. 5. I have never played ITC rules before. Man, they really punished my MSU army! 6. Drop Pods suck. 7. I actually want to play more! Now that I have a better idea of how the game works, I might do better. But probably not.

I am reminded that I need to replenish our supply of doggie sedatives.

Great! My schedule just kind of blew up but let's see what we can figure out.

Anyone in the Seattle/Eastside area up for some practice games? I haven't played since 8th first hit and could use some practice.

Timeless advice! I have actually been playing longer than many of my opponents have been alive. I am in the Seattle area and the scene here is a lot less organized.

New Ghost Ship Octavius.

I have decided to take 3 5-man Assault Squads, one with Jump Packs and 2 sharing a Rhino. How should I kit them?

And Kirkland. We have been without plastic bags for a couple of years now and the world has failed to end.

Great start! That blue really pops. I have a ton of the original Kev Adams O&G sculpts from the Kickstarter that I hope to get painted in time.

Pretty much how I feel. I feel dirty with less than 10 man squads.

Are there advantages beyond CP to having only one detachment?

Thanks! That is excellent advice.

Your advice is solid, for sure. I might look into adding some bikes.

I haz no attack bikes.

First list try: 2000 Pts - Space Marines Roster Battalion Detachment (34#, 671 pts) 1 Imperial Fists Captain 1 Imperial Fists Lieutenants 1 Imperial Fists Rhino 10 Imperial Fists Tactical Squad 10 Imperial Fists Scout Squad w/Combat Knife 10 Imperial Fists Scout Squad w/Sniper Rifles Spearhead Detachment (24#, 762 pts) 1 Imperial Fists Thunderfire Cannon 10 Imperial Fists Devastator Squad w/4 Lascannons 1 Imperial Fists Drop Pod (for two small Dev Squads) 5 Imperial Fists Devastator Squad w/4 Hvy Bolters 5 Imperial Fists Devastator Squad w/4 MulitMelta 1 Imperial Fists Captain Vanguard Detachment (15#, 510 pts) 8 Sternguard Veteran Squad 1 Imperial Fists Drop Pod 1 Imperial Fists Apothecary 5 Imperial Fists Terminator Assault Squad w/3 Light Claws, 2 Hammer/Shield 1 Captain Lysander, 130 pts (Fists of Dorn; Storm Shield; Iron Halo; And They Shall Know No Fear; Icon of Obstinacy; Rites of Battle; Teleport Strike)

My Imperial Fists need to multimelt some faces! What have you got?

So, is it now legal to charge out of Drop Pod as soon as it lands?

Thanks for the info, guys! Just ordered a Thunderfire. This weekend I am looking at what I have to put together a preliminary list.

Just finished Tiamat's Wrath, the most recent book in the Expanse series. Man, this series just never lets up! I can't think of a single space opera series that even comes close. So well written.

I've been toying with an old school Ilyanden lost so this is relevant to my interests.

Thanks Pax! Yeah, I plan on having maybe half my army in reserve, max. The other units will be my most resilient to withstand fire until everyone arrives. BTW I also realize that Drop Pods are overpriced for what they do but I don't care. I have always wanted to use them I love the idea of the dropping down and disgorging units that can put out massive dakka.

I played 40k extensively between 3rd and 6th but never in 7th. When 8th first came out I played a short escalation league but nothing since. I want to put together list that will be fun for my opponent since I don't plan on winning often. My basic idea is an Imperial Fist army that revolves around a unit of Sternguard in a drop pod. Maybe a second unit (Honor Guard?) in another Drop Pod then most other units either long range heavy or in Rhinos. Where can I find a good basic tactica? Something that will walk me through the pros and cons off each unit in 8th? Also, any advice?

Doooooooooood! First beer is on me!

I'm in. I've known the mighty Fluger a long time and he deserves our best. My best will be losing 3 games in his honor.

It is saved by some truly over the top guitar solos and Dio singing, "magic in the night."