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  6. So theme Army Advise plz. Ashmantle

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    First pictured models are great battletech-like.

     

    Second group is iffy.

     

    Third group is more robo-tech than battletech,

     

     

    Ment the atmosphere not so much the mechs. Battletech is more grimdark realistic feel like WWII with mechs. where Robotech is more future fantasy where two mechs can beat 25 others that are from a supposed more advanced race.

  10. So theme Army Advise plz. Ashmantle

    in Warhammer 40,000

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    So I'm doing a themed Mech army (more Battletech then Robo or Tau) and i want Ashmantle to lead it. I feel the reg. dread just doesn't feel right for him.

     

    So would this be ok to use? it's bigger then a dreadnought more Dreadknight size, but being as his weapons are flamers figure height really shouldn't matter as long as base size is right.

     

    What do you'll think?

     

     

    AM Thanatar3

     

     

     

    Also going to use these to count as dreadnoughts to use as mechs

     

    deadzone kickstarter wave 2 strider

     

     

    These will be Thunderwolf Cav with a little tweeking.

     

    vorax scale

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  11. Merry xmas "classic story post within"

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    Merry xmas y'all here and oldy but goody.

     

    Begin Transmission 

     

    Repetition of General Directive 264-A-XCIV 

     

    To: Distribution, Sectorium Primus 

    From: Office of The Grand Inquisitor, Ebineezar Grinchanius 

    Re: Yearly Chaos Incursion 

     

    This purpose of this notice is to remind the forgetful of the annual visitation by the minion of Chaos known to the unworthy as Santa Claus. 

     

    +++ The Emperor's Light Banishes the Shadows of Heresy +++ 

     

    As the diligent will recall, the incursion occurs regularly every 8742 to 8766 Terran hours, roughly corresponding to a Terran year. This trespass has occurred with disturbing regularity since at least the Horus Heresy, and perhaps longer, as many records were misplaced. 

     

    +++ Love and Obey the Emperor +++ 

     

    The faithful will recognize the target on sight, as his garb and gear mark him immediately as an agent of the abominations. 

     

    Santa Claus is a corpulent, bloated creature approximating the human form. It wears a crimson tunic the color of fresh blood, marking him as a possible follower of Khorne. It is bearded, mocking the honorable Squats, and its hair is a sallow shade of gray, betraying its unnatural age. Be advised that despite the creatures fearsome name, no claws have been observed, and the former is likely a ruse. 

     

    The target has been observed in the company of smaller creatures having the appearance of thin (less than 30 kg, approx.), stunted (1.5 meters) humanoids with pointed ears. Their appearance suggests the involvement of the decadent Eldar, and although that race denies involvement (*reference the Rudolphian Campaign [index 4111-BGE-MMXCII-Primus], specifically the Battle of Yukon Coneliaus IV [ibid., index 6]*), agents are advised to be prepared for their involvement, as the Eldar are known for their deceitful ways. 

     

    Santa Claus is conveyed by means of a grav-sled powered by unnatural livestock as detailed below. 

     

    The target's vehicle is a grav-sled. It has superfluous runners which are used only on landing and take-off. Despite the appearance, no frozen water is necessary for its operation (another ruse). The vehicle's resemblance to the foul Palanquin of Nurgle should not be discounted, even though the colors continue to be reminiscent of Khorne. 

     

    The device is powered by the unholy ministrations of eight or nine quadrupeds. Ordo Malleus scholars have identified these creatures as warped versions of an extinct species of Terran mammal known as a Moose (reference 900002-ER-CIV). These beings single-mindedly pull the target's vehicle during its yearly invasion. They are outfitted with belled harnesses which are apparently imbued with the ability of flight. These beasts have been likened to the Fiends of Slaanesh, and such a comparison should not be dismissed too lightly, as the creatures shed a luminous substance as effluent as they move. Inquisitors should take care to avoid exposure. 

     

    Perhaps more disturbing is the variable number of the minion-creatures. On occasion, a ninth Moose has been observed, placed before the other Moose. This creature radiates a sickly reddish glow from its snout, as a psychic beacon to other followers of the Vile Ones. This Chaotic device has allowed the target to navigate despite our best efforts to jam its navigation systems. 

     

    +++ Blessed is the Virtue of Blind Faith +++ 

     

    Santa Claus gains entry to the domiciles of loyal Imperial Citizens (see below) and leaves small Chaos Rewards to tempt the faithful. 

     

    Inquisitors are reminded to confiscate and incinerate these items before any lasting damage is done. As a localized temporal distortion field is in effect around the target, these items are secreted in the habitations of the Imperium at exactly 2400 hours in every location defiled by the creature. It is therefore possible to gain entry to the citizens' quarters and remove the items (often cunningly hidden in footwear) before the citizens are aware of the heresy that has been committed upon them. 

     

    In other cases, removal of the items after the citizens have discovered them is possible. In such situations, small children are occasionally loath to surrender the items, as the tainting of the juveniles has already begun. Executions of the above are to be handled in the most expedient manner possible. 

     

    Often, juveniles that are well within the Emperor's Grace are given small blocks of graphite ore rather than the more tempting gifts visited upon the less faithful. The identity of these individuals are to be recorded, as future recruitment into the Inquisition or Adeptus Terra is possible [Note: Inquisitors or other agents who do *not* receive the graphite stones should be watched carefully]. 

     

    Santa Claus enters the domiciles be way of heating ducts and waste vents. The size of the opening is not a factor, as the creature can adjust its mass and displacement by means of psychic manipulation. Mining these openings with frag, krak and other demolitions has proven unsuccessful. 

     

    The creature egresses by the same means, after ritually caressing his nostrils. No mucus has ever been recovered. 

     

    +++ The Death of Emperor's Enemies is the Only Gift We Can Give +++ 

     

    Although all previous attempts at the destruction of Santa Claus have failed, Inquisitors are urged to make such an attempt whenever possible. 

     

    However, of more importance is the suppression of cultist activity associated with the yearly incursion. The Tainted have been known to erect shrines in their homes in the form of shrubbery adorned with baubles and lights [Note: the shrubbery is often highly inflammable, and offers a discrete method of executing the offending heretics without calling undue attention to the operation]. 

    Other warning signs include: 

     

    Hallucinations involving sugared candies during slumber; 

    Excessive singing; 

    References to “a magical time of year” (note the influence of Tzeentch); 

    The construction of effigies made of snow; and 

    The performance of Slaanishi rituals while underneath plant clippings of the genus Phoradendron flavescens. 

    Once again, executions should be handled in an expedient manner. 

     

    +++The Emperor Protects+++

     

    End Transmission

     

    Please Note: I did not create this, but ran across it some time ago in the old GW forums.

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  21. Hoo boy. Here we go. Competition and OFCC

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    Out of the lists I faced, Necrontyr's was the only list I faced that I felt was "Too Hard" for what I was told OFCC was about.  To the same point, I want to see "Fluffy" armies.  I want to see non-standard armies.  I want to know that I could bring a FW model that I spent way too much money on that I can't use in local scene outside of fun pick up games.  Because isn't that what they are supposed to be, 5 fun games against great opponents?  

     

    That said, there were a couple teams who's lists every year I've seen them make me go "Really?  WTF?  Why is it THEY are allowed to get away with this?"  And as I understand it, in recent years the "PRIZES" are raffled out instead of going to "Best Gen" or "Best Overall" or "Best Painted" or whatever.  

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

    I think, Prizes should be raffled out.  All of them.  I don't think there should be a list rating committee.  I don't think there should be a structure beyond "2000 point list, painted to a 3 color minimum+basing."  The focus should be playing to have fun, not trying to game the system for prizes.  Nor should anyone feel their list is being excluded when "Well, my local meta is..." or "I've been playing this list since before it was OP" or whatever the case may be. 

     

    Or maybe I never understood what OFCC was about.

     

    I agree with all of this. Sept I would go one step further and make having a written background and all characters named. I'm tried of hearing " yer i got a fluffy army. see they all have flamers. "

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