Captain Semper Posted May 25, 2012 Author Share Posted May 25, 2012 Yeah, if you can list individual equipment and total values that'll be grand! But avoid listing individual point values per equipment because it's against B&C rules! ;) Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/252372-e-tenebrae-lux/page/4/#findComment-3069282 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reyner Posted May 27, 2012 Share Posted May 27, 2012 Edited Vow post with points cost and load outs. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/252372-e-tenebrae-lux/page/4/#findComment-3070728 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Semper Posted May 27, 2012 Author Share Posted May 27, 2012 E TENEBRAE LUX – 2nd WEEK UPDATE http://fortressofunforgiven.homestead.com/DA_Challenge_vs_LA.jpg E TENEBRAE LUX – WEEK 2 Black Templars 24 10,931 455 Blood Angels 26 12,279 472 Dark Angels 33 16,991 515 Index Astartes 16 6,655 416 Liber Astartes 7 5,043 720 Space Wolves 19 12,731 637 Ultramarines 6 2,709 452 Chaos 19 5,625 296 Ordos Inquisition 6 1,633 272 Total 156 74,597 478 - - - - Codex Space Marines 29 14,407 497 Comments:The Dark Angels retain the highest number of vows and the highest point-count however the difference with the rest of the forums has narrowed. Still they retain a fairly high points/vow ratio but it is evident that their leading position is challenged from all fronts. They increased their point-count by 30% in the week (5.0k pts).The Wolves made an impressive effort last week keeping the second position in terms of pledged points increasing last week’s levels by 43% (5.5k pts). They also retain one of the highest points/vow that increased even more compared to last week. This is mainly because of the relatively high density of super-vows (>1,000pts). It appears that the Wolves have an affinity for entering high value vows and they are also very vocal about it! It seems to be a genetic thing... Maybe something that should be looked into? Blood Angels are the heroes of this week. From a fairly weak position (4th or 5th if we count the Codex Astartes forums together) they climbed to third place overtaking the Black Templars and only a handful of points separating them from the Wolves (around 450pts where the average vow is 470 – so just a vow away from second place). Congratulations guys – the Angels of Blood showed resilience that I guess is a signature trait... Well done. Just to get the measure of effort the Blood Angels increased their pledged points by more than 52% on the week adding 6.4k points the biggest addition of any single forum! Black Templars continue with their systematic approach to the challenge staying in touch with the top positions but slipping to 4th place with a good 1.3k points behind the Blood Angels. Given their average points/vow it means that, roughly, at this stage they are 3 vows behind... Certainly an easy to cover distance if they don’t slip further -or indeed if the Blood Angels don’t take-off. Still they managed to increase their point count by 41% on the week but adding only 4.4k points. Sorry guys – you need to step-up the effort! Index Astartes and Liber Astartes are doing a fantastic job! They have increased their vows by 69% and 74%(!) over the week and also increased their points/vow ratio to 416 (from 259) and to 720 (from 442) respectively. However, individually they have a fairly low number of participants (pledged vows). If new blood comes in with vows close the current averages I wouldn’t be surprised to see a change in the top three positions – and a nasty surprise to the “traditional” powers! So guys don’t hold back! Go Liber! …and Index ;)Ultramarines are really lagging. They only added 1 vow in the past week and total points pledged are the second lowest. However the points/vow seems to be at par with the leading forums so again we have lack of numbers not commitment! Someone needs to explain this to me. How come Ultramarines lag in numbers? Seriously guys, pick up your brushes and stand by the XIII Legion!However if one is to measure the relative weight of the C:SMs in the ranks of B&C one should look at the Codex Space Marines forums as one. In this case, after the second week, they are the 2nd (!) in points pledged; they increased their vows by 62% w-o-w adding a stunning 9k pts the largest addition among all forums and with more than 1.5k pts difference to the Wolves!!! Chaos has two conflicting characteristics (well a million actually but I won’t go there right now :D) . in terms of vows its right there with the Wolves. In terms points/vow... VERY low!!! (less than 300). What Chaos lacks is a few super-vows (>1,000pts). Without them, their best chance is to wait for others to fail and keep renewing their own... Not a very sound strategy if the leading forum has currently pledged 3x the points they have. So more high-value entries should be the order of the day!Ordos Inquisiton continue to try to purge the Galaxy on their own! A noble cause and something for all of us to aspire to! Good luck Brothers – continue upon your path of righteousness! No Titans yet... :(So now we enter week 3 of the competition. Good luck to all and remember: After June 15th NO NEW ENTRANTS will be allowed. The teams would be set! So take the vow now or stay on the bench to watch your Brothers fight it out! Good luck to all! Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/252372-e-tenebrae-lux/page/4/#findComment-3071191 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rafen_2 Posted May 27, 2012 Share Posted May 27, 2012 Ultramarines are behind us? Not that I'm complaining of course but this seems rather odd. Hopefully things pick up pace over the next three weeks.... Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/252372-e-tenebrae-lux/page/4/#findComment-3071197 Share on other sites More sharing options...
No Foes Remain Posted May 27, 2012 Share Posted May 27, 2012 Comon Liber! I'm having to put a lot of painting on hold for the next two weeks but I will be picking it up and more after. Go, Liber! Go, Liber! Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/252372-e-tenebrae-lux/page/4/#findComment-3071213 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reyner Posted May 28, 2012 Share Posted May 28, 2012 Oosh Go Liber! Let's get a few more pledges and maybe add some more to our existing vows :P I'll see what I can add ;) Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/252372-e-tenebrae-lux/page/4/#findComment-3071698 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Belchuil Posted May 28, 2012 Share Posted May 28, 2012 I, Yadrinas, answer the challenge of the Unforgiven and vow to complete a Space Marine Captain, Command Squad, Razorback, Dreadnought, 10-man Tactical Squad, and 5-man Scout Squad, and a Landspeeder Typhoon from Codex:Space Marines of total value 1000 pts on or before August 15. Success will bring eternal glory to the Solar Eagles chapter and failure will doom me to bear the sign of damnation until the year-end. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/252372-e-tenebrae-lux/page/4/#findComment-3071838 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aqui Posted May 28, 2012 Share Posted May 28, 2012 Just a little post to say I'm pleased at all of the Vows (and proud! :D ) pledged so far. I haven't had any time to do any more thus far, but I am adamant that nothing short of a major family catastrophe will stop me from at least getting the rest of my Tactical squad glued together and the Land Speeder Typhoon painted this weekend (Friday/Saturday). Should everything go according to plan, I have another vow to add to the one I already have and will be trying to kitbash a few units (to be decided later). Go Liber, Go Liber! ;) Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/252372-e-tenebrae-lux/page/4/#findComment-3072102 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Excubitor Posted May 28, 2012 Share Posted May 28, 2012 I'm adding a further 260 points to my vow - 1 Dreadnought with Multimelta and Heavy flamer (115) and another dreadnought with Twin-linked Lascannon and Heavy Flamer (145); They won't stay off my painting table! Also looking at adding Master Shen from the Forgeworld PDF's; just got to raid my bits box and see if I have the parts spare. But I think he can wait for the second vow once I finish my current one. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/252372-e-tenebrae-lux/page/4/#findComment-3072241 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brother Argent Posted May 28, 2012 Share Posted May 28, 2012 Well I have finally been able to get some paint on some of my guys so I suppose I had better get my WIP thread started... Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/252372-e-tenebrae-lux/page/4/#findComment-3072258 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Semper Posted May 29, 2012 Author Share Posted May 29, 2012 Front table updated to this point. @ Excubitor: I updated your vow to a total of 1,315pts. Let me know if there is a problem. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/252372-e-tenebrae-lux/page/4/#findComment-3072439 Share on other sites More sharing options...
No Foes Remain Posted May 30, 2012 Share Posted May 30, 2012 Semper, you never added the additonal 185pts for my predetor on the 1st post's table. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/252372-e-tenebrae-lux/page/4/#findComment-3073331 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Semper Posted May 30, 2012 Author Share Posted May 30, 2012 Semper, you never added the additonal 185pts for my predetor on the 1st post's table. What do mean? I can see the Predator there and the 690 total... Have I missed soemthing else? Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/252372-e-tenebrae-lux/page/4/#findComment-3073336 Share on other sites More sharing options...
No Foes Remain Posted May 30, 2012 Share Posted May 30, 2012 Ignore me. I had a blonde moment. Note to self, get more sleep insted of painting until 2am.... Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/252372-e-tenebrae-lux/page/4/#findComment-3073439 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Semper Posted May 30, 2012 Author Share Posted May 30, 2012 Keep painting - maybe you'll get a brunette moment too! ;) :lol: :lol: Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/252372-e-tenebrae-lux/page/4/#findComment-3073443 Share on other sites More sharing options...
No Foes Remain Posted May 30, 2012 Share Posted May 30, 2012 I should be so damn lucky... Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/252372-e-tenebrae-lux/page/4/#findComment-3073447 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Creeger Posted May 30, 2012 Share Posted May 30, 2012 I, Brother Creeger, answer the challenge of the Unforgiven and vow to complete: 10th company's 3rd Scouts, squad Silent Storm, including... Brother Sergant Jonathan (counts as Tilion) 3 Sniper Rifle scouts & 1 Missile Launcher scout from Codex: Space Marines, of 135 points total value, on or before August the 15th. Success will bring eternal glory to my Index Astartes chapter, the Imperial Skulls, and failure will doom me to bear the sign of damnation until the year-end. My WIP Link Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/252372-e-tenebrae-lux/page/4/#findComment-3073662 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Semper Posted May 30, 2012 Author Share Posted May 30, 2012 Excellent Creeger - I think you'll find your vow waiting for you in the front table! Good luck - Go Liber!!!! Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/252372-e-tenebrae-lux/page/4/#findComment-3073680 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Creeger Posted May 31, 2012 Share Posted May 31, 2012 How cool would it be if our vow descriptions on the sub-forum table were links to our W.I.P. threads? Just a random thought for future events. I think it'd be cool to go down the list and see how my mates are coming along. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/252372-e-tenebrae-lux/page/4/#findComment-3074055 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Exark Posted June 1, 2012 Share Posted June 1, 2012 One question, do the models have to be based? Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/252372-e-tenebrae-lux/page/4/#findComment-3074879 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brother Argent Posted June 1, 2012 Share Posted June 1, 2012 One question, do the models have to be based? QUOTE (Exark @ May 24 2012, 01:44 AM) Do the models have to be based to complete the vow or is it just the models themselves that need to be painted? Well, basing is up to you. I'd say just a lick of goblin green would do it... But yeah - basing is optional - not compulsory. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/252372-e-tenebrae-lux/page/4/#findComment-3074894 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Semper Posted June 1, 2012 Author Share Posted June 1, 2012 That. Basing is up to you... Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/252372-e-tenebrae-lux/page/4/#findComment-3074975 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Exark Posted June 1, 2012 Share Posted June 1, 2012 Wow my bad, didn't remember I'd already posted here... Thanks for bringing that to my attention Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/252372-e-tenebrae-lux/page/4/#findComment-3075340 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Semper Posted June 4, 2012 Author Share Posted June 4, 2012 E TENEBRAE LUX – 3rd WEEK UPDATE http://fortressofunforgiven.homestead.com/DA_Challenge_vs_LA.jpg Well, this is the conclusion of the third week of E TENEBRAE LUX! So far all forums combined have vowed in excess of 100k points between them with almost 200 participants so far. We’ve also seen some vows getting completed already, but it’s still very early in the challenge to draw any meaningful conclusions. Now that we enter the last week before the gates are closed I would like to alert people to that fact. So:THIS IS THE LAST WEEK FOR NEW ENTRANTS! AFTER THAT THE TEAMS OF EACH FORUM WILL BE SET – NO NEW REINFORCEMENTS WILL BE ALLOWED! This is very important guys. The more people each forum has in its arsenal the higher the chances of victory! Even if individual people complete tons of points, ultimately all of us have limitations stemming from real life obligations, money, and drive/morale reserves… And when one might think has done his bit for his faction after say, three vows and 1,200 points, another guy from another forum that has kept silent all this time might tip the balance with a single mini entry of 140 pts… :) Trust me, it will happen! :)So join the ranks now while new entrants are still allowed, even with small vows – just to make sure you will be there when your Chapter/Legion/Warband calls for you!!!Another significant topic I’d like to raise:ALL THREE “CODEX: SPACE MARINE” SUB-FORUMS (IA, LA, UM) WILL BE TREATED AS ONE WHERE TOTAL POINTS ARE CONCERNED. IN EFFECT THEY WILL BECOME ONE FACTION FOR THE PURPOSES OF THIS CHALLENGEHow will this work? First of all let me say that each forum will retain its standalone identity and I will continue to monitor their progress individually. This way the relative weight of each C:SM sub-forum within the new structure will be immediately visible and honor will go where it’s due! The total points of each C:SM sub- forum will be added together in each weekly report (pretty much as is the case now) and it is this amount of points the other forums must compete against. In case they win, all participants that have completed their vows successfully from all three sub-forums will earn the right to carry the badge of the E TENEBRAE LUX Champion!I believe this is the fairest way to show how strong the Codex: Space Marines is within the B&C community. It will also give a real fighting chance to IA, LA and UMs to win this – and probably increase participation! ;)So with no further ado here are the 3rd Week standings: E TENEBRAE LUX – WEEK 3 Black Templars 26 33 14,171 429 Blood Angels 33 35 16,736 478 Dark Angels 44 46 24,016 522 Codex Space Marines 36 37 19,822 551 Space Wolves 23 24 17,792 741 Chaos 25 26 8,097 311 Ordos Inquisition 11 13 4,146 319 Total 198 214 104,780 529 Index Astartes 17 18 7,430 413 Liber Astartes 9 9 6,438 715 Ultramarines 10 10 5,954 595 Please note that following the deadline of June 15th the above table will also start to show completed points per faction for easier track record. Until then the amount of completed points will be mentioned in each forum’s individual comment below:Comments:The Dark Angels retain first position in pledged vows for the 3rd week running, increasing their point-count by 30%. The most important feat though was the increase of vows vs. the second largest forum (Codex: Space Marines) from 4 last week to 9 this week. They also had the first couple of small completions totaling 235pts. So far Dark Angels appear to be in the best position overall: more vows, more total points, average point/vow! The latter is important as it shows that their effort is not overly reliant to super-vows but risk is more spread out.The Wolves made an even more frantic effort in increasing their point total (+28% w-o-w) and a small amout of completions of 275. However they continue to suffer from relatively low numbers and this is reflected in their monstrous points/vow ratio of 741!!! The means their reliance to super-vows is high and unless they build up their numbers (more vows that is) they run a serious risk of running out of options in the final stages of the Challenge. So c’mon Space Wolves, bring in the full might of the Rout before it’s too late! Remember: one week to go before the gates close! Blood Angels also increased their point-total by a substantial 27% this week and sport a respectable 33 participants. They also managed to complete a few more points compared to the DAs and the SWs at 1,565. However if they want to challenge the Dark Angels in the long term (this is a challenge, remember?) they have to do more on the new entrants front. They are in a good position right now but this last week would be critical in order to close the difference. What they need is add new vows that will bring their total points/vow ratio closer to the average that currently stands at 550. So any new vow (by new I mean totally new not renewed) should come at above their current average of 478. No need for super-vows here, anything in the 500-600pts bracket will do! You guys stand a good chance to win this – don’t run out of steam now!!! Black Templars have gone into a completion frenzy! With 7 completions (some in their fourth vow already) they managed 1,995pts this week. Good, I hear you say. Well, not really... We are still in the phase where forming the final teams is more important than scoring completions and on this front the Black Templars seem to have run out of steam. With only 2 more new vows this week and the total of pledged points increasing only 22% (mostly on renewals of existing participants) the BTs are in a precarious position. Having their average point/vow slip by 26 points (the only forum where the size of the average vow declined w-o-w) does not help much either as they now face the real possibility to be left behind. Unless you guys can continue to complete vows with your current rate until mid August, you’ll really need to bring in new blood! Think of it. 7 completions produced a bit less than 2k pts. The BAs with only 3 managed almost 1.6k. Food for thought.Codex Forums have the second largest amount of vows and points pledged so far. The biggest contribution is made by the Index Astartes forum (37% of total points vowed) and the smallest by the Ultramarines forum (30% of total points vowed). More interestingly their avearge vow is virtually spot-on the average of the whole Challenge which means the Codex forums are not overly reliant to few super-vows but (much like the DAs) have diversified their risk. They sport only 85pts completed so far but this early on this is of secondary importance. However adding vows in the last week is of crucial importance in you guys want to remain on top! A moment of laxity... you know how it goes... Chaos is seriously behind in total points, number of vows and size of average vow (the latter is the lowest in the challenge currently). I think that the dated CSM range combined with recent rumors of imminent release of the new Codex (and minis) is making people less inclined to commit big at this time. The answer to that is: commit small!!! Forget about average points or indeed total points – just focus on total vows – that way you will have an army of painters standing by. What do you have to lose? To paint an old style single mini? A small basic squad? Nothing important. But if your new Codex is released within the life-time of E TENEBRAE LUX then you will be able to vow again – this time with tons of stuff – reversing the fortunes of war when the rest of the forums least expect it. But for this to work you need the adequate resources i.e. manpower! If you do not have the number of vows, come what may, you will never threaten the leading forums. So... FOR THE DARK GODS!!!Ordos Inquisition have increased their points by 61% (!) the highest among all forums although admittedly from a low base. Still they managed to have good representation for both GK AND SoBs despite the expensive in $ terms nature of the latter. Keep going guys – your lonely path to the Emperor’s light is an inspiration to all!!!Still no Titans yet...Overall, at the end ot the 3rd week of the Challenge we have almost 200 participants and 105k points pledged! This is great guys. Now remember: THIS IS THE LAST WEEK FOR NEW ENTRANTS! IT’S NOW OR NEVERGood luck to all! Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/252372-e-tenebrae-lux/page/4/#findComment-3077325 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aqui Posted June 4, 2012 Share Posted June 4, 2012 Captain Semper, I formally add an additional vow (already added to my first post) of the following: VOW NUMBER 2: Command Squad consisting of a Company Champion, 3 Veterans (One with a Lightning Claw and Plasma pistol, Two with a power fist [each] and a combi weapon) and an Apothecary. (If I've totalled it correctly), This additional vow: 245pts. (If I have the time and money, I may add a Razorback as a third Vow) ^_^ Assuming my computer doesn't play up :) ,I'll be added some WIP pics in a bit ^_^ Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/252372-e-tenebrae-lux/page/4/#findComment-3077509 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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