40k, Fantasy, LOTR - OH MY! - Page 3

Crashish · 29th December 2011, 8:45 AM

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Originally Posted by Fieldsy

I've just gotten back into it all with Vanilla Marines. haven't played any games yet, so would need to learn. Hit us up if your keen to help me learn. Live at Enoggera if thats close by.

tell u the truth, i dont get many games in anymore. hopefully gettin 1 in today. one of my mates are coming from the southside and hes like one of the only ppl i know that still play.

im on the northside of brisbane. near strathpine, so not really that far. but yeah im keen. always up for more games.. just need to work around the kiddo and missus.

CapnBloodbeard · 4th January 2012, 3:21 AM

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Originally Posted by King Krapp

Well hello there! I've been into 40k for about four months now, playing Imperial Guard. I've got mates playing Tau, IG and Tyranids and we have an awesome time together.

We played a big 4-way, 1000pt each game a month ago which I'm slowly writing up a battle report for (so far: turn 1, turn 2, and turn 3), and we're planning to do another in the new year (or maybe an apocalypse game, I've got about 3500 points).

Good stuff - cheers for the writeup. I'll look through at a more reasonable hour :P

Considering starting off with Warmachine first. Funds are rather limited and Warmachine is a bit cheaper with the smaller army sizes. I figure that way it'll be a good way to find out if I really enjoy this sort of gaming, and if I enjoy hanging out at the various clubs, before I sink big chunks of cash into WH40k

However, despite that the Assault on Black Reach box set seems to provide far more bang for my buck than the Warmachine 2 player battle box! aargh!

slugworth · 4th January 2012, 9:19 AM

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Originally Posted by CapnBloodbeard

Good stuff - cheers for the writeup. I'll look through at a more reasonable hour :P

Considering starting off with Warmachine first. Funds are rather limited and Warmachine is a bit cheaper with the smaller army sizes. I figure that way it'll be a good way to find out if I really enjoy this sort of gaming, and if I enjoy hanging out at the various clubs, before I sink big chunks of cash into WH40k

However, despite that the Assault on Black Reach box set seems to provide far more bang for my buck than the Warmachine 2 player battle box! aargh!

Very very different games. My preference is warmahordes over 40k as the rule set is more robust so there is no way of "wrongly" interpreting the rules (like so many do in 40k). Although it may be harder to find a game as the player base is smaller.

Model wise, a standard game of Warmachine (~35pts) uses probably 2-3 large models (warjacks / warbeasts) and 2-3 units - so around 30ish models.

A standard game of 40k (~1500+) would use over 3-4 times that.

King Krapp · 4th January 2012, 9:37 PM

Oh my... look what arrived yesterday (Leman Russ Executioner box and model provided for scale).

CapnBloodbeard · 4th January 2012, 11:04 PM

Awesome! Let us know when it's painted

zdream · 5th January 2012, 12:14 PM

Thats it. I'm getting back into this.

Might restart my collection of Tau.

scorpydude · 5th January 2012, 12:19 PM

Christ guys... get with the times...

Heroscape > *

Plays 100000 times faster then 40k. Has a better more logical and MUCH smaller set of rules.

No templates or crap like that. Very well balanced and a huge community - http://www.heroscapers.com/community/blog.php?u=2

If you want a game before you purchase anything drop me a PM.

CapnBloodbeard · 5th January 2012, 12:48 PM

Never heard of it, but I'll have a squiz. Still at the 'deciding upon which game' point. Looking at Infinity and Malifaux as well

Crashish · 5th January 2012, 10:30 PM

i got 2 baneblades in the cubboard with a 3rd getting modded to become a necron 'baneblade'. thou thats been goin on for yrs.. thou with the new codex, im currently looking at it again with some of the new weapons.. i call it, the Wraithblade...

thou i got my second tomb stalker yesterday. putting it together now for somethin to do... got bored..

Fieldsy · 6th January 2012, 10:33 AM

I have only started a few months ago after i dug out my old set from ~12 years ago. Bought some new stuff as well. found it a good hobby to be able to pick up when i have some spare time.

Are a few of what i have going at the moment

zdream · 6th January 2012, 10:45 AM

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Originally Posted by King Krapp

Oh my... look what arrived yesterday (Leman Russ Executioner box and model provided for scale).

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How do you find IG?

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Originally Posted by Fieldsy

I have only started a few months ago after i dug out my old set from ~12 years ago. Bought some new stuff as well. found it a good hobby to be able to pick up when i have some spare time.

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Are a few of what i have going at the moment

That is some nice painting!

Fieldsy · 6th January 2012, 11:07 AM

Thanks, havent got the steadiest hand. but i am improving.

zdream · 6th January 2012, 12:32 PM

Where do you guys order your 40k online from? the price difference in AUS to UK is fkn insane!

Fieldsy · 6th January 2012, 12:45 PM

www.thecombatcompany.com.au

or

www.blackcultist.com.au

Krumm · 6th January 2012, 12:55 PM

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Originally Posted by zdream

Where do you guys order your 40k online from? the price difference in AUS to UK is fkn insane!

Yeh it is you could basically get things half price and GW were not happy with people importing from the UK, and have effictively killed it and then increased aus prices for good measure which is why my gaming group have all moved on to Warmachine.

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5th January 2012, 12:14 PM	#36
zdream Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Brisbane Posts: 1,961	Thats it. I'm getting back into this. Might restart my collection of Tau. __________________ RIP The Pub.

5th January 2012, 10:30 PM	#39
Crashish Awaiting Email Confirmation Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: North Brisbane Posts: 422	i got 2 baneblades in the cubboard with a 3rd getting modded to become a necron 'baneblade'. thou thats been goin on for yrs.. thou with the new codex, im currently looking at it again with some of the new weapons.. i call it, the Wraithblade... thou i got my second tomb stalker yesterday. putting it together now for somethin to do... got bored.. Last edited by Crashish; 6th January 2012 at 6:54 PM.

6th January 2012, 12:32 PM	#43
zdream Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Brisbane Posts: 1,961	Where do you guys order your 40k online from? the price difference in AUS to UK is fkn insane! __________________ RIP The Pub.

4th January 2012, 11:04 PM	#35
CapnBloodbeard Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 1,111	Awesome! Let us know when it's painted

5th January 2012, 12:19 PM	#37
scorpydude Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 71	Christ guys... get with the times... Heroscape > * Plays 100000 times faster then 40k. Has a better more logical and MUCH smaller set of rules. No templates or crap like that. Very well balanced and a huge community - http://www.heroscapers.com/community/blog.php?u=2 If you want a game before you purchase anything drop me a PM.

5th January 2012, 12:48 PM	#38
CapnBloodbeard Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 1,111	Never heard of it, but I'll have a squiz. Still at the 'deciding upon which game' point. Looking at Infinity and Malifaux as well

6th January 2012, 10:33 AM	#40
Fieldsy Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Posts: 27	I have only started a few months ago after i dug out my old set from ~12 years ago. Bought some new stuff as well. found it a good hobby to be able to pick up when i have some spare time. Are a few of what i have going at the moment

6th January 2012, 11:07 AM	#42
Fieldsy Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Posts: 27	Thanks, havent got the steadiest hand. but i am improving.

6th January 2012, 12:45 PM	#44
Fieldsy Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Posts: 27	www.thecombatcompany.com.au or www.blackcultist.com.au