Phalanx Warder Posted June 4, 2015 Share Posted June 4, 2015 (edited) Today I got absolutely smashed in a 3000pt game, in 2.5 game turns I lost 2065pts and killed off about about 550pts in return......... not a happy boy, not because I lost (something I do a lot) but how I lost. That's always rough. Did you learn anything interesting from it? Sometimes the worst defeats teach us the most profound lessons. I did in fact. The best plans don't survive first contact with the enemy. I played a 30k game here was my list: • HQ (165pts) Alexis Polux (165pts) The Stone Gauntlet (makes my Breachersa and terminators toughness 5) • Troops (1015pts) Legion Breacher Siege Squad (X15) (365pts) 3x Graviton Gun, Legion Vexilla, Nuncio-Vox, Artificer Armour Legion Breacher Siege Squad (X15) (370pts) 3x Graviton Gun, Legion Vexilla, Nuncio-Vox, Artificer Armour, Melta Bombs Legion Tactical Squad (280pts) 19x Legion Tactical Space Marines, Legion Vexilla, Nuncio-Vox, Artificer Armour • Elites (670pts) Contemptor-Mortis Dreadnought (180pts) Two Kheres Pattern Assault Cannons Legion Rapier Weapons Battery (55pts) Laser Destroyer Array Legion Rapier Weapons Battery (55pts) Laser Destroyer Array Legion Terminator Squad (380pts) Iliastus Pattern Assault Cannon, 7x Legion Terminators, Pair of Lightning Claws, Power Fist, Terminator Armour with Combi-bolter and Power Weapon, 2x Thunderhammer, 4x Vigil Pattern Storm Shield • Heavy Support (525pts) Legion Heavy Support Squad (320pts) Autocannons, Hardened Armour, 9x Legion Space Marines, Hardened Armour, Artificer Armour Legion Sicaran Battle Tank (205pts) Armoured Ceramite, Auxiliary Drive, Lascannons • Lord of War (625pts) Legion Glaive Special Weapons Tank (625pts) It was a kill point game but for deployment we rolled a 5 that had him deploy on the center and me either short edge. Mistake 1: Put my almost my entire army on one side (minus a 20 man tac squad) this had his mostly foot slogging army in CC turn 2 Mistake 2: After observing his deployment and Scout moves based on where my Super heavy was located I used Master tactician to put it on the other end of the table by itself. Mistake 3: Underestimated the new scitarii especially the the dune walker CC unit thing that puts out almost 50 attacks on the charge. Mistake 4: Had a game plan and stuck to it even though it was useless after we rolled deployment zones Edited June 4, 2015 by Phalanx Warder Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/274679-today-in-the-hobby-i/page/125/#findComment-4070829 Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrusaderRaven Posted June 4, 2015 Share Posted June 4, 2015 Today in the hobby, I once again made a small Agrax Earthshade tsunami on my painting station. *is an absolute klutz* KaosRaptor 1 Back to top Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/274679-today-in-the-hobby-i/page/125/#findComment-4071099 Share on other sites More sharing options...
LachlantheLoaf14 Posted June 4, 2015 Share Posted June 4, 2015 Today in the Hobby I have began creating a space marine successor chapter for a local competition that incorporates themes from the World Eaters, Night Lords and Blood Angels, I've drawn the first idea of the chapter (A screaming skull with razor sharp teeth and blood pouring either out of the eyes or mouth) i need ideas for the chapter name if anyone can help. I've also worked on some background fluff of my BA Sergeant (which name sounds better, Alakaios or Ajax?) Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/274679-today-in-the-hobby-i/page/125/#findComment-4071149 Share on other sites More sharing options...
KaosRaptor Posted June 4, 2015 Share Posted June 4, 2015 Today in the hobby, I once again made a small Agrax Earthshade tsunami on my painting station. *is an absolute klutz* I did that more than once with the old Devlan Mud, so you're not alone! My cutting mat is still stained Today in the hobby I learned that painting a Terminator Lord in sub-assemblies is more complicated than I thought.... Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/274679-today-in-the-hobby-i/page/125/#findComment-4071151 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chaeron Posted June 4, 2015 Share Posted June 4, 2015 Today has been Sicaran detailing... Lenses! Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/274679-today-in-the-hobby-i/page/125/#findComment-4072033 Share on other sites More sharing options...
CommodusXIII Posted June 5, 2015 Share Posted June 5, 2015 Today: So many hazard stripes... Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/274679-today-in-the-hobby-i/page/125/#findComment-4072342 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reldn Posted June 5, 2015 Share Posted June 5, 2015 Today I worked on my Badab War pledge and got two SoM Tactical Marines fully assembled and the rest of the legs cleaned up and glued to the bases. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/274679-today-in-the-hobby-i/page/125/#findComment-4072362 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brother Argos Posted June 5, 2015 Share Posted June 5, 2015 Today in the hobby I encouraged people to donate to the B&C a bit more so we can hit our donation drive target! Reyner and Grotsmasha 2 Back to top Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/274679-today-in-the-hobby-i/page/125/#findComment-4072460 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xwingt65 Posted June 5, 2015 Share Posted June 5, 2015 TITH i worked out so intensely, that i can't lift my brushes without shaking so badly, that paint goes everywhere. Stoic Raptor and Machine God 2 Back to top Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/274679-today-in-the-hobby-i/page/125/#findComment-4072559 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Viridia Posted June 5, 2015 Share Posted June 5, 2015 ...I went to go and build my Sternguard squad so I can set aside the rest of the bitz for my bitzbox...then I realised I've lost a torso and a pair of legs. It's heretics I tell you! My Chaos Marines are practically begging me to undercoat them, so no doubt it's one of their dastardly plots. Carrack 1 Back to top Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/274679-today-in-the-hobby-i/page/125/#findComment-4072655 Share on other sites More sharing options...
treadhead Posted June 6, 2015 Share Posted June 6, 2015 tithi Finished basecoating a magnetised deathwatch kill team for my 1st and 10th smurf army Did the rough metallics on their 15 combi weapons and 3 of the magnets so far Will do the other 12 tomorrow No promises on painting though as there may be new shinies ahead Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/274679-today-in-the-hobby-i/page/125/#findComment-4073552 Share on other sites More sharing options...
deathspectersgt7 Posted June 6, 2015 Share Posted June 6, 2015 Tith pre-ordered the new Devs, Baked a Cherry Pie. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/274679-today-in-the-hobby-i/page/125/#findComment-4073564 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carlson793 Posted June 6, 2015 Share Posted June 6, 2015 Tith pre-ordered the new Devs, Baked a Cherry Pie. Wait...Baking counts towards the hobby?!? {turns to girlfriend} Baby! Break out my loaf pans! I'll win the ETL single handed as soon as someone gives me the point costs for various breads! deathspectersgt7 and JeffTibbetts 2 Back to top Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/274679-today-in-the-hobby-i/page/125/#findComment-4073982 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chaeron Posted June 6, 2015 Share Posted June 6, 2015 Today, I made sure I preordered the datacards - Codex to come in time! Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/274679-today-in-the-hobby-i/page/125/#findComment-4074463 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brother Sefiel Posted June 6, 2015 Share Posted June 6, 2015 GreetingsFinished some things that have been on my table for too long - five more Wraithguard, Helios auspex and missile pod, plus three Sisters Repentia that I will use as Death Cult Assassins. Made a start on an Elysian Drop Sentinel and another 5 Wraithguard.Also tidied up and set some things aside for converting up with Mechanicus bits; also set aside some items for a Rhino Primaris conversion.There may be further Eldar stuff, too. It might just be a busy summer. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/274679-today-in-the-hobby-i/page/125/#findComment-4074633 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aqui Posted June 7, 2015 Share Posted June 7, 2015 Today in the Hobby, I broke the promise I made to myself not to buy anything until I made a dent in what I already have An ebay win of four Sisters and another Canoness... Kriegsmacht 1 Back to top Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/274679-today-in-the-hobby-i/page/125/#findComment-4075303 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barabbas Sogalon Posted June 7, 2015 Share Posted June 7, 2015 Started building a Knight and discovered an unopened pot of Asurmen blue. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/274679-today-in-the-hobby-i/page/125/#findComment-4075330 Share on other sites More sharing options...
marvmoogy Posted June 7, 2015 Share Posted June 7, 2015 TITHI....started to build a skyclaw squad. My now 'finished' Space Wolves force has another 50-odd infantry to add to it.... Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/274679-today-in-the-hobby-i/page/125/#findComment-4075597 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olis Posted June 7, 2015 Share Posted June 7, 2015 TITHI started the Martian Death Ray Club. You got Volkites? We'd like to see 'em. Wanna talk about Volkites? Come on over. Want a nifty little badge to show your membership? Yep. We got those too! :D Scribe 1 Back to top Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/274679-today-in-the-hobby-i/page/125/#findComment-4075608 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aqui Posted June 7, 2015 Share Posted June 7, 2015 TITHI started the Martian Death Ray Club. You got Volkites? We'd like to see 'em. Wanna talk about Volkites? Come on over. Want a nifty little badge to show your membership? Yep. We got those too! I thought the first rule of the MDRC was: You don't talk about the MDRC! Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/274679-today-in-the-hobby-i/page/125/#findComment-4075613 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olis Posted June 7, 2015 Share Posted June 7, 2015 TITHI started the Martian Death Ray Club. You got Volkites? We'd like to see 'em. Wanna talk about Volkites? Come on over. Want a nifty little badge to show your membership? Yep. We got those too! I thought the first rule of the MDRC was: You don't talk about the MDRC! That only applies if you're a hallucinating schizophrenic (or whatever). :P Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/274679-today-in-the-hobby-i/page/125/#findComment-4075616 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scribe Posted June 7, 2015 Share Posted June 7, 2015 Today... More Bloodletters.... ... work on Lorgar.... ... Donated in the name of the Word Bearers.... ... Subscribed to the Martian Death Ray Club.... Back to the Bloodletters! Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/274679-today-in-the-hobby-i/page/125/#findComment-4075648 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xwingt65 Posted June 7, 2015 Share Posted June 7, 2015 TITH I attended copenhagen comics convention,and fell in love with one of the cosplayers... Aaaaaand I found half a tactical aquad and 3 sternguard in a box, now awaiting rebasing. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/274679-today-in-the-hobby-i/page/125/#findComment-4075719 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brother Inritz Posted June 7, 2015 Share Posted June 7, 2015 Today I built 7 of 20 Blood Claws, built Astorath, texture painted my Baal Predator, started my stormraven gunship and glazed my Rune Priest in Termmy Armor. Dolchiate Remembrancer and marvmoogy 2 Back to top Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/274679-today-in-the-hobby-i/page/125/#findComment-4075781 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Father Mehman Posted June 8, 2015 Share Posted June 8, 2015 TITH I attended copenhagen comics convention,and fell in love with one of the cosplayers... Aaaaaand I found half a tactical aquad and 3 sternguard in a box, now awaiting rebasing. Hopefully you got that number ! TITH I still trod down the lonely road of highlighting my Knight. O woe to me! Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/274679-today-in-the-hobby-i/page/125/#findComment-4075901 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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