Anyone still playing Warhammer 40K these days? (tabletop game)

-SD- · Feb 1, 2018

I have considered getting back into 40k a few times, I had about 3000 points of mostly Ultramarines and some Catachan Imperial Guard about 22 years ago.

However, I really don’t like the whole gothic thing going on with the human side of things. At least they’ve finally made Spacemarines that are a bit more true scale. I do like the Tau mobile suits and the Eldar are cool even if the models haven’t been updated in years. Forge World stuff also kicks ass, I’m definitely more into modelling and painting than playing as I think the rules are flawed.

The main thing that’s keeping me from going back is the cost. Quite frankly I think Games Workshop are taking the piss with their prices. £22.50 for a single miniature that consists of three parts on a single sprue! So I ended up getting into Gunpla as you certainly get much more of a model for your money.

Late · Feb 2, 2018

FAT$TACKS said:
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This is really a great example of how lame the new new Cad-made models are. "Super Boadicea and my laser beetle here, taking care of business!"

NeoSneth · Feb 2, 2018

Yeah i'm a bit torn with computer based sculpting. I am tired of painting the same effects the sculptors have to use. They are a little endearing now, but I wouldn't want a whole army of hand sculpted mini's. There's just so much more detail in these new sculpts, but there is such a thing as too much.

I am also not a fan of the current competition paint schemes. Everything highlights to White, and the colors look too comical with the contrast. White edge everything!

Late · Mar 30, 2018

Age of Sigmar went full retard.

FAT$TACKS · Mar 30, 2018

Gamera is friend to all children!

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NeoSneth · Mar 30, 2018

NeoSneth said:
I am also not a fan of the current competition paint schemes. Everything highlights to White, and the colors look too comical with the contrast. White edge everything!

Full retard indeed. Had to quote myself with that paint scheme too. White all the things!

On a lighter GW note, Has anyone played Shadespire? It has some momentum right now. Just curious if GW will actually support it.
I like the idea of only needing a small gang of units, and then you customize with cards. The downside is I hear you need to buy other gangs to get all the card to customize your deck.

Late · Apr 1, 2018

It's weird how they don't attempt to sand down the mold lines anymore, clearly visible on the turtle-things fins.

On the other hand, this is pretty cool, deffo getting a copy:

https://www.games-workshop.com/en-FI/The-Eldar-Collection-2018

NeoSneth · Apr 1, 2018

Jeebus. 100 Euro for a sketchbook?

djjimmyjames · Apr 1, 2018

Well since fantasy is ruined I want to sell my over 5000 point Dwarf army and get some 40k stuff.

FAT$TACKS · Apr 1, 2018

djjimmyjames said:
Well since fantasy is ruined I want to sell my over 5000 point Dwarf army and get some 40k stuff.

I was pretty hyped for the new 40K stuff for a while, but it is kind of getting goofy as well.

I'm to the point where I've been dumping my stuff with the plan of just keeping my old books and all the stuff for Inquisitor that I've horded up.

I've been looking into some other table top games. Right now Gaslands has caught my interest. Other than that, I've been reading up on medieval Europe and wanting to do some HYW.

Lagduf · May 30, 2018

Guys...

I might start playing Star Wars Legion. Any experience with? By playing i mean I might build up a single tournament legal Imperial army and then collect some of the other models as I want to use them for Star Wars Roleplaying games.

There is something just too appealing of having an army of miniature stormtroopers.

NeoSneth · May 31, 2018

Lagduf said:
There is something just too appealing of having an army of miniature stormtroopers.

Yeah? Try painting stormtroopers. they are absolutely the worst thing to paint. You cant be sloppy and just hide everything with a wash. You need your best brushes to get those black gaps, eyes, and helmet pieces. Painted quite a few for Imperial Assault.

This is what I've found that works for me.
-Use your lightest grey. Don't go with full white.
-black the joints and key helmet pieces. Cleanup will almost certainly be required.
-Light wash with mixing medium and black wash. Usually 2-3 coats. Keep it thin. Don't allow it to build up anywhere.
- 4 to 5 layers of white dry brushing. Start with the light grey and work up to a white. Be patient and keep it a dry brush. Not heavy.

I do something similar with the Imperial equipment. Larger stuff i use an airbrush for grey and I edge wash carefully. Imperial stuff is always so clean, and it doesn't look right if you try to go too weathered. Edge highlight with drybrush or brush edge.

I actually don't play Legion. I know myself, and I would not be able to just have a squad.

Lagduf · May 31, 2018

I'll let you know how it goes. Bought some Legion stuff last night :emb:

Jeneki · Jun 1, 2018

I tried out Legion at Adepticon a few months back. To be honest the rules did not impress me at all. For example, for movement purposes the unit leader is the only model that exists, with the rest of the squad just sort of there as window dressing and teleport around next to him. Also I very much dislike picture dice and game-specific measuring tools. The unit activation rules are nice though. Anyway I picked up some imperial stuff, for use in other games. There's Snowtroopers now, awww yeah!

I gave up on 40k a bit into 3rd edition. For scifi gaming I used to play Ground Zero Games stuff: Stargrunt II and Dirtside II. They're oldschool and generic to any setting, I think they're free downloads now if you search for them. Lately though I've mostly been using Reaper's Combat Assault Vehicle which does a great job of capturing combined-arms in a scifi environment, with heavy emphasis on electronic warfare. Also I was in on the beta rules for Polyversal, which pretty much does everything the way I like; Hopefully that gets released soon as it will be my go-to game for the foreseeable future.

Spycee · Jun 2, 2018

Being in the 501st Legion, I'm always interested to try star wars themed games. I've heard good comments on Legion from fellow 501st members, it's a game I want to try someday.

NeoSneth · Jun 2, 2018

It is a decent miniatures game. Borrowed a quite a bit from Warmachine.
It's very focused on scenario, so it's not just a back and forth attrition game.

Spycee · Jun 2, 2018

NeoSneth said:
It is a decent miniatures game. Borrowed a quite a bit from Warmachine.
It's very focused on scenario, so it's not just a back and forth attrition game.

Meh. I prefer Star Wars Miniatures, where you can simply pick a squad and begin to play.

NeoSneth · Jun 2, 2018

Spycee said:
Meh. I prefer Star Wars Miniatures, where you can simply pick a squad and begin to play.

that style of miniature game doesn't last long. See : Star Wars Miniature Game

Lagduf · Jun 2, 2018

The miniatures in legion are a trip.

They don't come on a sprue. I bought some snowtroopers and got 7 bags, each containing one storm trooper. Minimal assembly. Couple different poses across the models. $20 for a unit expansion. Not bad.

Late · Aug 13, 2018

Undying bump, some pretty koll alternative 40k minis:
https://wargameexclusive.com/

Late · Nov 11, 2018

Up, up, and away!

Creature caster models has some nice sculpts, and are reasonably priced compared to Forge World.

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F4U57 · Nov 12, 2018

That’s a cool Greater Daemon of Tzeentch.

NeoSneth · Dec 2, 2019

I've done a lot of painting lately. Mostly for Warhammer Quest - Blackstone Fortress.
These are my first GW mini's in more than a decade, so I'm mostly sticking to the source colors.

Late · Dec 2, 2019

Nice one, we've been playing Blood Bowl quite a lot, exhibition matches only, but we'll probably start a league for 2020.

Oh and happy birthday Sneth!

Lagduf · Dec 2, 2019

Been reading the Horus Heresy books this year.

Been some talk at my gaming group of running Rogue Trader or some 40k rpg.

Anyone still playing Warhammer 40K these days? (tabletop game)

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