Yarbicus

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

On 6/13/2019 at 1:07 PM, WestRider said:

I'd be down for meeting up at Mox Ballard for a game. I just played my first game since last year's OFCC last week, so I'm only barely more in practice, myself 😉

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.

22 hours ago, Sugarlessllama said:

Always remember to name your squads.

Mathammer is Sadhammer, but Beerhammer is Funhammer.

 Thin your paints.

Lore for the lore God!

And remember that sometimes you have someone across from you who is just annoying the heck out of you, it's ok to just say "good game" and walk away. 

If you're in the Portland area I couldn't recommend the game night at ordo enough! So much fun! I really miss those guys.

...If you're a WAAC player, then you can also try Guardian Games. 

Play your army the way you want. Don't let people try and bully you into playing or painting the way they want. 

 

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.

On 5/29/2019 at 2:45 PM, Andrewgeddon said:

Actually got some paint on some models! Forgive the potato quality picture, new lightning is great for painting, but oddly crappy for pictures.

Got the whole army built and primed, now to get the paint on! What is everyone working on for OFCC?

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.

2 hours ago, Sgt. Rock said:

There's also the sense of self-respect that comes from actually playing the game the right way, rather than all this silly nonsense these kids are doing these days with the multiple detachments and multiple factions and this and that. Consarn it, I remember when it was one codex, one force org chart, and that's all you got. And we were glad for it! Goddamn kids these days... GET OFF MY LAWN!

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

Are there advantages beyond CP to having only one detachment?

47 minutes ago, paxmiles said:

If you haven't had a chance to buy the current devastator kit before, you really should. It's a real treat for 40k veterans. Kit includes all the bits (full sets of arms, guns and weapon specific backpack packs) to give 2 of each heavy weapon to regular marines. Also comes with all the legal weapon options for the sergeant (combi-weapons and so forth). Even includes little smoke trailing missiles for the missile launchers. Only comes with 5 bodies, but if you have bodies from other sets, you can make 2x plasma cannon, 2x las, 2x heavy bolter, 2x MM, 2x grav cannon, and 2x missile, plus the sergeant and a weird angel-baby-robot.

I don't have any MM to spare, but I thought this was worth mentioning in the off-chance that you hadn't considered the current kit. 

Thanks!  That is excellent advice.

9 minutes ago, VonVilkee said:

So sticking with what you have, I feel ya! I have one but man they are cheap mobile multi melta, so tempted to pick a couple more. Odd little thing I found is plasma pistols are cheap and assault squads can take 3, I had enough random Marine bits to execute on this for my list

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

3 minutes ago, VonVilkee said:

@Yarbicus

 

I don't know how you feel about fast attack but you could fold that entire list into a brigade reasonably easily... Split all those 10 man to 5 man troops, drop a Captain, maybe a sternguard or two and pickup 3 single attack bikes. Hell might be able to get the attack bikes for the unnecessary Captain.

 

This would put the whole army in a single detachment and increase your command points by one. Arguably the bikes are better than the Captain you are only taking to get more detachments with.

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?

On 5/20/2019 at 5:33 PM, Sherbert said:

My schedule is open as well so i just got my ticket and hotel room. I'm bringing at least two more hamsters with so Bellingham will represent!

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.

1 hour ago, Andrewgeddon said:

I love the song, personally. But I have a soft spot for cheesy 80s metal.

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

51 minutes ago, Andrewgeddon said:

Related to the various famine relief music projects that happened in the 80s, "Hear 'N Aid" was:

"a heavy metal charitable musical project envisioned by Ronnie James Dio and fellow Dio band mates Jimmy Bain and Vivian Campbell with the purpose of raising money for famine relief in Africa."

It's amazing.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hear_%27n_Aid#Track_1_Hear_'N_Aid_%22Stars%22

 

The song is not that great but it came at a time when I was really into Dio and the other bands.