Cynicus Posted July 19, 2012 Share Posted July 19, 2012 Hey all, I'm trying to start a Space Marines force and I'm new to 40k. With the new edition out, I picked up the book and the new rules for allies made me decide to start an army (I really hope that the next edition of Fantasy will boast a similar system). I was wondering, is anyone else using counts-as and conversion and the like to build their own, unique chapter organization/force disposition? I'm going to be doing regular Marines alongside Space Wolves, the wolves will contribute a pack of 15 blood claws and a Wolf Guard Battle Leader, but I'm using generic Space Marine models painted in the same scheme as the rest of the army to make them look more a unified force. I don't actually have anyone to play with (yet), so right now I'm more focused on building a force that's cool and fluffy and looks nice when laid out. I really enjoy the opportunity that the new Allies rules present for making something truly creative and unique. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/256966-custom-chapter-organization/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Hajime Posted July 19, 2012 Share Posted July 19, 2012 Hey all, I'm trying to start a Space Marines force and I'm new to 40k. With the new edition out, I picked up the book and the new rules for allies made me decide to start an army (I really hope that the next edition of Fantasy will boast a similar system). I was wondering, is anyone else using counts-as and conversion and the like to build their own, unique chapter organization/force disposition? I'm going to be doing regular Marines alongside Space Wolves, the wolves will contribute a pack of 15 blood claws and a Wolf Guard Battle Leader, but I'm using generic Space Marine models painted in the same scheme as the rest of the army to make them look more a unified force. I don't actually have anyone to play with (yet), so right now I'm more focused on building a force that's cool and fluffy and looks nice when laid out. I really enjoy the opportunity that the new Allies rules present for making something truly creative and unique. I do I have a chapter that had a company spend a long period fighting Chaos on a world that the warp took out of the current universe for 150 years or so. there commrades in arms for this where the Space Wolves, when they rejoin the universe. they returned to the Chapter changed as they had become very space wolf like, they also brought wolves with them as they had bred well on the other planet. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/256966-custom-chapter-organization/#findComment-3126714 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cynicus Posted July 19, 2012 Author Share Posted July 19, 2012 That's a really cool idea! I've always loved the idea of the self-contained cultures of the Space Marine chapters. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/256966-custom-chapter-organization/#findComment-3126756 Share on other sites More sharing options...
thade Posted July 19, 2012 Share Posted July 19, 2012 Yea, the new Allied rules are very good for this; easiest to do it with two codecies that are Battle Brothers and just be very clear on who owns what transport and you shouldn't run into trouble. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/256966-custom-chapter-organization/#findComment-3126769 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kyle Vien Posted July 27, 2012 Share Posted July 27, 2012 Do we still need to make our own chapter codex? :S Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/256966-custom-chapter-organization/#findComment-3133377 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Levarius Posted September 10, 2012 Share Posted September 10, 2012 Hey, I'm currently in the process of writing a custom codex for my Space Marine chapter. I'll say its a long but great experience that gets you deep into the background of 40k. You won't necessarily have to do it to play your idea, the current codexes are great for playing lots of themes from the same race. But spending the time and effort has great rewards and makes your warriors seem more real... I would say if you are going to go for it, start with a simple idea based on background. Then let the ideas and rules flow from there. It's much easier to fit rules to a background then the other way around. Go for it, it's good fun! Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/256966-custom-chapter-organization/#findComment-3172367 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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