Doghouse Posted July 22, 2011 Share Posted July 22, 2011 Just a quick question for those in the know. I want to base my truescale guys on 30mm bases rather than 25mm that are too small which hinders what I can model on them or 40mm bases which may alter the game play in terms of unit spacing and number of enemies they can attack in melee but was wondering are they gaming legal to use in 40k? Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/234756-30mm-bases/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chapter Master Ignis Domus Posted July 22, 2011 Share Posted July 22, 2011 I'd play against them, especially yours since yours are so well done, but you may get some nutjobs who say you can't. Unless they're a mostly terminator model, in which case you could claim that it's the base provided with them. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/234756-30mm-bases/#findComment-2826289 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grotsmasha Posted July 22, 2011 Share Posted July 22, 2011 As far as friendlies go most people wont even notice, GW stores and Tournaments go that will be a no-no. I use 30mm bases, but I only game with friends, and even then fairly rarely. My suggestion. if you intend on tourny's and GW stores, is to use 25mm bases with modelled overhangs, rhino doors, rock/slate etc. Cheers, Jono EDIT: size comparison pic added Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/234756-30mm-bases/#findComment-2826344 Share on other sites More sharing options...
kizzap88 Posted July 22, 2011 Share Posted July 22, 2011 I thought it was GW's policy that a model could be mounted on a base larger then the supplied base with no issue? I.e. tactical marines can go onto 40mm bases, but terminators cannot go onto 25mm bases... So I don't see where the issue with the 30mm bases would be if they are for what legally can be put onto 25mm bases.. -kizzap Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/234756-30mm-bases/#findComment-2826843 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chapter Master Ignis Domus Posted July 22, 2011 Share Posted July 22, 2011 That was last edition. Now it's just the base supplied. But since true scale is often based off a terminator body, the 40 mm is the base supplied, so life is good. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/234756-30mm-bases/#findComment-2826849 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mercadius Posted July 23, 2011 Share Posted July 23, 2011 I base my marines on 30mm resin flagstone bases and have not had issues with other players at my LGC over using 30's. I wouldn't play in a GW store or tourney so it's never been an issue for me, but I could see how it would be flagged by another player if it was an official gaming event with prizes and such at stake. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/234756-30mm-bases/#findComment-2826894 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doghouse Posted July 27, 2011 Author Share Posted July 27, 2011 Cheers guys! This just for gaming with buddies so shouldn't be an issue by the sounds of things. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/234756-30mm-bases/#findComment-2831390 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brother Melice Posted August 4, 2011 Share Posted August 4, 2011 Doghouse, i have a solution to your dilemma, just ask your buds if they are cool with you're 30mm bases. Kazzzap, problem solved. But something tells me no one would turn down a game against your army. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/234756-30mm-bases/#findComment-2838008 Share on other sites More sharing options...
darth_giles Posted August 4, 2011 Share Posted August 4, 2011 I base my marines on 30mm resin flagstone bases and have not had issues with other players at my LGC over using 30's.I wouldn't play in a GW store or tourney so it's never been an issue for me, but I could see how it would be flagged by another player if it was an official gaming event with prizes and such at stake. The 2011 'Ard Boyz rules just says "Any conversions must begin as Citadel models and contain a majority of Citadel components," That's it. No mention of larger or smaller base sizes, but knowing 'Ard Boyz you might want to ask the judge well in advance. I've heard a LOT of complaints about 'Ard Boyz and WYSIWYG jerks, amongst other things. Although anyone who complains about somebody using third party bases the exact same size as GW's deserves to get turned into a Chaos Spawn. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/234756-30mm-bases/#findComment-2838228 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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