Brother Solomon Posted October 23, 2015 Report Share Posted October 23, 2015 So I don't know about any of you but I love Dwarfs What bothers me is that GW got rid of the Squats back in 2nd Edition. After hearing about them I still wish they were a field-able army. Under house rules would I be able to bring back the Squats and field them? And if all else fails could I just have an aesthetic Squat army as Space Marines? I would assume it would be a lot of converting, but could I use other models from companies other than GW? They would have the correct size bases and everything. Also, I can see one main issue is points for the models, which is why I decided if all else fails I could use them as Space Marines. I would appreciate all feedback on this issue. Thanks! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PourSpelur Posted October 23, 2015 Report Share Posted October 23, 2015 1) Do it, do it now! 2) These guys are what I'd be using if I were to do Squats as Space Marines http://www.manticgames.com/mantic-shop/warpath/forge-fathers/product/forge-father-stormrage-veterans-section-10-figures.html?Action=Cookie 3) Drop Pods http://shop.ramshacklegames.co.uk/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=6&products_id=211 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pretre Posted October 23, 2015 Report Share Posted October 23, 2015 Forge fathers are perfect for squats and make great counts as marines. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PourSpelur Posted October 23, 2015 Report Share Posted October 23, 2015 It's almost like Mantic saw a need and filled it! Power Armor, Terminators, Dreadnoughts/Centurions, Thunderfire cannons... All in Dwarven glory. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aventine Posted October 23, 2015 Report Share Posted October 23, 2015 If you really want some Squat type rules produced by GW, you will have to look to Forgeworlds Horus Heresy series. In Book V: Tempest there are rules for Imperial Militia which are highly customisable and Forgeworld hid something in there.... It is possible to get an army of Guard-type guys with T4, 4+ armour, and Bolters (and -1 to Run, Chase, and Flee) that can take a bucket ton of Thudd Guns... 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
indytims Posted October 23, 2015 Report Share Posted October 23, 2015 I really disliked the Squat line back when GW was selling it, and when they axed it, I admit... I smiled. Now, many moons later, I love dwarves (well, some dwarves), and as the others have mentioned, Mantic makes some pretty awesome space-dwarves, especially the ones in armor. Most reasonable folk would probably be fine with you using your space dwarves to 'count as' Marines, as long as you make it clear what each unit was ahead of time... but some people get touchy about stuff like that. If you play with friends, just ask if they'd be ok with it. If most of your games are pick-up games, I figure you'd still be ok for the most part. For tournament play, check with the TO first to see what level of proxy is allowed. Good luck! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pretre Posted October 23, 2015 Report Share Posted October 23, 2015 For tournament play, check with the TO first to see what level of proxy is allowed. Just to address this, most tournaments are 100% okay with good counts-as, which using Forge Fathers as Space Marines is. As long as your models are clearly represented, consistent and cool, you will be fine. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Mr. Bigglesworth Posted October 23, 2015 Report Share Posted October 23, 2015 It goes a long way to hand an army list to your opponent with pics of the alternative model and what unit it represents if the models are not obvious. It reduces the chance of opponent saying I thought that unit was this. Be willing to explain over and over again what each models is. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fluger Posted October 24, 2015 Report Share Posted October 24, 2015 If you really want some Squat type rules produced by GW, you will have to look to Forgeworlds Horus Heresy series. In Book V: Tempest there are rules for Imperial Militia which are highly customisable and Forgeworld hid something in there.... It is possible to get an army of Guard-type guys with T4, 4+ armour, and Bolters (and -1 to Run, Chase, and Flee) that can take a bucket ton of Thudd Guns... This is FANTASTIC news. Though, I'm not sure the 30k stuff is a straight translation to 40k, or am I wrong? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WestRider Posted October 24, 2015 Report Share Posted October 24, 2015 This is FANTASTIC news. Though, I'm not sure the 30k stuff is a straight translation to 40k, or am I wrong? The power level isn't always a great match (IIRC, 30K tends to be a bit lower-powered), but the Rules themselves are all compatible. 30K is basically just a different set of Army Lists. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aventine Posted October 25, 2015 Report Share Posted October 25, 2015 It is the Survivors of the Dark Age and Abhuman Helots Provenances of War combined which do the job for our stubby friends... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brother Solomon Posted October 25, 2015 Author Report Share Posted October 25, 2015 Thanks for the input everyone! After a lot of research and such, I've come across loads of info and models to use. I believe I attempt to run the Imperial guard with T4 from forge world. I'm a little unfamiliar with it but will do my best! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brother Solomon Posted October 25, 2015 Author Report Share Posted October 25, 2015 Forgive my spelling and grammar, "I will attempt to run..." 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fluger Posted October 25, 2015 Report Share Posted October 25, 2015 Forgive my spelling and grammar, "I will attempt to run..." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
InfestedKerrigan Posted October 25, 2015 Report Share Posted October 25, 2015 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daily4605 Posted October 26, 2015 Report Share Posted October 26, 2015 Saw an easy conversion that looked really nice using fantasy dwarf bodies and skitarii back packs and guns. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
InfestedKerrigan Posted October 26, 2015 Report Share Posted October 26, 2015 Saw an easy conversion that looked really nice using fantasy dwarf bodies and skitarii back packs and guns. Ugh, but kit bashing gets to be soo expensive. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WestRider Posted October 26, 2015 Report Share Posted October 26, 2015 That one could actually be done cheaply if you had a good AdMech player base around and were willing to do some legwork. There are a couple of extra backpacks on the Skitarii sprue for the Arc Rifle and Plasma Caliver dudes, and plenty of extra guns since the kit builds both Vanguard and Rangers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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