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Miniature Gaming-Age (WH40k, Warmachine, Etc.)
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BattleMonkey
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When they can improve the smaller detail quality, I'm sure it will be big. Right now to me only larger vehicle models look acceptable, but infantry models lose ton of detail. I'm sure GW especially is shitting themselves at the prospects for the future as 3D printing gets better and cheaper.
Edit: Oh and the rules for Firestorm Armada have been made available for free PDF download: http://www.spartangames.co.uk/firestorm-armada-rulebook-download
Edit: Oh and the rules for Firestorm Armada have been made available for free PDF download: http://www.spartangames.co.uk/firestorm-armada-rulebook-download
Diatribe1974
Member
Will finally be painting a little bit for only the 2nd time this month due to how much I've spent with the girlfriend. So, its going to be a nice nd relaxing time (albeit lonely) evening for me. lol
oktarb
Member
It will have impact but you still need artists that can design. I sure as hell couldn't make this in a 3D app and then try to print it.
Mostly I think it will be great for modding.
oktarb
Member
We should get another paint off going. I've finally carved some time out for feb and set my table back up.
I'm a graphic designer so mostly just digital. I got into model building last year as a hobby (gunpla and model cars) and started painting miniatures this month.
It would be interesting to see them embrace it, like a PLA line from gamesworkshop, a site where they sold models or a GW branded 3D printer.
It will have impact but you still need artists that can design. I sure as hell couldn't make this in a 3D app and then try to print it.
Mostly I think it will be great for modding.
There are sites like www.thingiverse.com where people upload 3D models for others to print. I could see that taking off or a site where people design models and sell them for a few bucks. That mammoth looks awesome, what is it called?
Eighty Deuce
Banned
Im very excited at the idea of getting into 40k. Frankly the only downside is finding other players in my area(Ft Myers FL). Any suggestions for a newbie? I can't make up my mind on which army to pick.
Well first off, which army looks coolest to you?
oktarb
Member
If you're like me my friend base is very hard to get interested in playing. they love the world and the concept but the investment of painting and buying drives them away faster than a fart in a car. Coupled with the ease and access of video gaming, table top gaming is a hard sell.
If you do try to temp current friends but the starter box set and paint them yourself using a speed paint guide. http://www.games-workshop.com/gws/catalog/productDetail.jsp?prodId=prod830852
If your friends are a no go try a local game shop. It can be tough depending on the personality types that go there. Some web-sites try to hook up players but I've had zero success with those. I end up painting more for joy than gaming
Eighty Deuce
Banned
Space wolves and Dark Angels, I really love reading 40k novels. IG seem badass but my buddy mentioned they have few viable builds.
If you're like me my friend base is very hard to get interested in playing. they love the world and the concept but the investment of painting and buying drives them away faster than a fart in a car. Coupled with the ease and access of video gaming, table top gaming is a hard sell.
If you do try to temp current friends but the starter box set and paint them yourself using a speed paint guide. http://www.games-workshop.com/gws/catalog/productDetail.jsp?prodId=prod830852
If your friends are a no go try a local game shop. It can be tough depending on the personality types that go there. Some web-sites try to hook up players but I've had zero success with those. I end up painting more for joy than gaming
Thanks I'll check it out
LaserBuddha
Member
Both Space Wolves and Dark Angels are strong armies. Note, though, that the new Dark Angels codex's strength isn't in Deathwing or Ravenwing, but the other stuff. Vanilla Marines will get a lot of the same benefits (cheaper, more customizable) when they get an update.
IG are badass and I don't know what this talk is about only having a few viable builds. AV 14 tanks are crazy good right now, they have great air, infantry, etc. I think you'll find IG infantry to be the #1 thing people use allies for.
You should absolutely get the army you like the best thematically/visually, because you'll spend more time working on them than using them, at least for a while.
If it helps, the strongest rumors for the next several months point to Daemons, Tau, then Eldar for upcoming codices. Tau and Eldar are unlikely to become as easy to use as marines and guard are for newbies, and I think the whole "win big or lose big" dynamic of Daemons needs to change in the next codex before I would recommend them.
All great choices with great range of models. Any particular style you're going for? Lots of troops, lots of vehicles? Really shooty or lots of close combat? Fast or defensive?
BattleMonkey
Member
Dark Angels is also now the current rage with its new book and models.
Do you not have any local stores that play near Fort Myers?
Do you not have any local stores that play near Fort Myers?
Eighty Deuce
Banned
I'm looking for a fast army, mostly for maneuvering. Mind you my exposure to 40k consists of books and pc games. I loved deep striking with terminators.
Sadly I have not found any. I'll probably order minis and paint from amazon or GWs main site
Haven't reviewed the new Dark Angels Codex enough to give an informed answer, but if DoubleWing (Deathwing and Ravenwing combined) is still viable that may be something you could look into.
SillyEskimo
Member
Eldar seem your style, or Blood Angels. Do not order anything from GW. Plenty of sites give 20+% off of GW products. I'm on my phone so cannot link. Someone else tag in and help save this dude some cash!
Cosmic Schwung
Member
Weird. IG must be one of the most powerful armies at the moment, and there are loads of builds. Armoured company, masses of troops, air cav, or a mix of all of them, it's all good. I'd have thought the Elysian Drop Troops might be somewhat appealing to you.
LaserBuddha
Member
The general rule of thumb is that the more your army relies on maneuvering, the more the skill you'll need to use that army effectively. There's nothing wrong with starting out that way, it will make you a better player, but you'll just need to expect a steeper learning curve to winning.
Dark Eldar are a good fast army right now, a solid list if you focus on mass firepower (you'll find a need for shooting power over assault with pretty much any army right now). My understanding of the current state of affairs for regular Eldar is that their foot lists are good, but take a lot of skill to make work. Their best units (Warwalkers, jetbikes, Farseers/warlocks) can be allied into another force. Dark Eldar with allied Eldar is fairly popular.
You can take flyers, drop-pods, and bikes with marines and get right in peoples' faces too. For ground transports though, stick with Land Raiders for survivability.
GarthVaderUK
Banned
This. I wouldn't worry too much about what people say about army builds, definitely don't let it put you off playing the army you really like the look of. Some people play certain armies better than others. Books are re-written and added to over time, the tournament meta changes, 'net lists' change. Building an army is a personal thing and quite a time investment, better to pick the one that appeals to you the most, get a few minis together, and learn how to play with it rather than chasing whatever the currently most powerful army list is (which can be expensive, and you won't necessarily get the intricacies of the lists well enough to be successful with them).
Eighty Deuce
Banned
So I noticed there are 40k DnD style books published. Is it common to use tabletop units as minis for these games? I've been dying to DM a campaign again.
BattleMonkey
Member
The 40k RPGs? Deathwatch, Rogue Trader? Yea lot of folks use the minis for it, our group does.
Eighty Deuce
Banned
Decided I'm going to go with this color scheme for my Necrons. I'm not liking the metallic joints so I'm going to go with a dark grey instead. This guy isn't finished yet - still needs some highlights - but it's given me a chance to test out the new theme.
It looks fantastic.
Risible
Member
I've got one of these for sale for anyone interested, complete with the Kickstarter Rewards. Check out my post in the Buy/Sell/Trade thread if interested.
http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showpost.php?p=47023492&postcount=1697
BattleMonkey
Member
Sold my 100$ SW kickstarter for $200 on ebay in 15min after posting it lol
Some special reason? Cause I have had these small doubts about that I perhaps jumped the gun a bit with this game.
BattleMonkey
Member
Some special reason? Cause I have had these small doubts about that I perhaps jumped the gun a bit with this game.
Just forgot I bought it and I got way to many figs in my backlog. Game sounded promising and figs look ok, but I was likely going to shelve it for some time along with the ton of other figs I got collecting dust.
Right. A little worried the same might happen with it. Gonna read the rules and see what I think about it and if it might be worthwhile to keep.
Diatribe1974
Member
so much for painting the other day. flu bug kicked my ass and had me puking all day. ah well!
SillyEskimo
Member
Good basing material for a Nurgle army!
SillyEskimo
Member
I just bought this today as well. Holy shit, what a great box set. I am super impressed by the price and quality. Too bad GW pricing is not this consistant for the entire hobby because I would jump in with both feet. As it stands now, I may keep an eye out for deals on other copies of this set. I got mine for 75$ and I would buy at least one more at that price for the minis alone. I cannot say enough good things about the minis.
That looks like a pretty awesome set, are there any similar quality sets you would recommend for other factions/races?
BattleMonkey
Member
Just any of the old starter sets would be good if you can find em anymore. But they only have one starter set like that out at a time. Older box sets often go up in value with time too.
oktarb
Member
Ya I'd have to say this is the best starter set from them by miles. The models are detailed and the simple rule books and tutorial booklet are full color. First time in a long time where I felt I got my monies worth from Games Workshop.
They should really keep doing these but with like an expansion feel.
They should really keep doing these but with like an expansion feel.
Continuity
Member
It's a shame that the actual chaos release is not nearly as good as the dark vengeance models.
oktarb
Member
Maybe you're referring to something I missed. i thought these new fantasy Chaos figs were pretty nice.
Continuity
Member
I was referring to the chaos marine release, dishonorable mention goes to Mutilators, Dark Apostle, and Helldrake
The WoC release however, are solid overall aside from the chariots. I personally love the vortex beast and the lords.
oktarb
Member
Ya that Helldrake looks like it was sculpted by somebody that went to stain-glass school for 10 years...and failed.
BattleMonkey
Member
So a Robotech miniature game is coming: http://www.icv2.com/articles/markets/24883.html
Always was more of a purist on the whole Macross thing, but I can't pass up a box full of Valk and Zentradi miniatures.
Always was more of a purist on the whole Macross thing, but I can't pass up a box full of Valk and Zentradi miniatures.
LaserBuddha
Member
Hopefully they are in 1:285 scale. :3
EDIT: Actually read the link, they are! Unofficial Battletech expansion!
ColonelSkills
Member
Holy fucking balls.
I am going to have so many valk minis.
Good way to get some unseen minis in scale for BT but dayum
BattleMonkey
Member
Yea that's what I was thinking, I can see ton of people picking them up and rebasing them possibly for btech unseen.
I don't have faith in the rules for the game simply due to all the other Robotech products so far from them having been awful, but heck yea for minis!
And be cool if they expand to the different eras of Robotech for more variety.
bigboss370
Member
I recently started playing D&D and need some help. I'm looking for a miniature that would fit with the Dragonborn race, but i can't find one that I like. any suggestions? is there a mini from a game other than D&D that i could use? i'm a barbarian type, so I can't use wizard robes, staffs, or magic stuff.
BattleMonkey
Member
http://www.reapermini.com/OnlineStore/dragon/latest/03513
Reaper has a lot of fantasy variety for RPG use, search through them.
bloodydrake
Cool Smoke Luke
do a search for reptus on reapermini.com
its their dragonmen race for Warlords ..lots of different sculpts that might appeal
heres one for example
its their dragonmen race for Warlords ..lots of different sculpts that might appeal
heres one for example