Cornelias Posted November 28, 2013 Share Posted November 28, 2013 Hi guys, i could do with a bit of advice, i modeled a chapter master for my Scythes of the Emperor army with a view to coming up with some unique chapter specific rules. I had converted him to carry a large scythe and wrist mounted aux grenade launchers, and as these seem to now not exist i'm now at a loss as to what i can do with these. any suggestions? here is a pic of the model for you to peruse.... http://i198.photobucket.com/albums/aa54/cornelias/SOTE/WP_20131128_006.jpg still very WIP painting and it's taken with the flash on to pick the wrist weapons under the black undercoat. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/283928-scythes-of-the-emperor-chapter-master/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
Major_Gilbear Posted November 28, 2013 Share Posted November 28, 2013 Um, relic blade and digital weapons? Would be a perfect fit really, and there's already rules in the current codex for him. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/283928-scythes-of-the-emperor-chapter-master/#findComment-3533379 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kierdale Posted November 29, 2013 Share Posted November 29, 2013 I too would have said digital weapons. A very nice chapter master he'll be, too. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/283928-scythes-of-the-emperor-chapter-master/#findComment-3533430 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Demus Ragnok Posted November 29, 2013 Share Posted November 29, 2013 Well the scythe should probably a power ax. Maybe counts as having defensive grenades(isn't that a thing) when he charges. I think Typhus has a rule something like that. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/283928-scythes-of-the-emperor-chapter-master/#findComment-3533452 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Major_Gilbear Posted November 29, 2013 Share Posted November 29, 2013 Well the scythe should probably a power ax. Maybe counts as having defensive grenades(isn't that a thing) when he charges. I think Typhus has a rule something like that. Dunno, I think there's a strong case for it being a relic blade given he's the chapter master of the Scythes of the Emperor... I mean, it's perfect rules-wise (and is two-handed), and is actually a strong choice in game terms. As for defensive grenades; I'd rather have the digi-weapons! Besides, using codex rules means not needing the okay from your opponent before every game. ;) Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/283928-scythes-of-the-emperor-chapter-master/#findComment-3533570 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spaced Hulk Posted November 29, 2013 Share Posted November 29, 2013 If you don't want to pay the points for Digi-Weapons, just say that they're short ranged krak grenade launchers on his right gauntlet, and frag launchers on his left. When you want to fire them, just use the rules for throwing grenades. After all, a Space Marine Chapter Master shouldn't have to do anything as mundane as pulling a pin from a grenade and manually chucking it at his enemies! I agree with Major_Gilbear about the scythe btw, a relic blade seems perfect rules-wise Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/283928-scythes-of-the-emperor-chapter-master/#findComment-3533612 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Demus Ragnok Posted November 29, 2013 Share Posted November 29, 2013 I'm just going by other examples, such as the rule book in which halberds are considered axes. I believe Typhus' manreaper is considered an ax. And the manreapers in the HH rules are unwieldy as well. Its a WYSIWYG thing really. But the relic blade works, so long as you aren't playing "one o those guys". Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/283928-scythes-of-the-emperor-chapter-master/#findComment-3533916 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snickers Posted November 30, 2013 Share Posted November 30, 2013 I am so jealous of that model, Ive been trying to get a decent scythe armed model but they never turn out right. I love making up custom rules so I`ll get back to you with a few ideas. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/283928-scythes-of-the-emperor-chapter-master/#findComment-3534114 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cornelias Posted November 30, 2013 Author Share Posted November 30, 2013 yeah i'm hoping to come up with some unique rules for him, something a bit special rather than "counts as", my gaming group is pretty open about homegrown rules but i'd also like to use him when i can't use homegrown so the relic blade and digi weapons is a great shout guys. for chapter traits i was thinking about giving scout squads hit and run (fitting for the history of the chapter) but limiting my army to no termie squads and no land raider and variants. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/283928-scythes-of-the-emperor-chapter-master/#findComment-3534477 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reichfaust Posted December 4, 2013 Share Posted December 4, 2013 My first thought on clicking this thread was "This Chapter Master better have a Scythe!", glad I was not disappointed :lol: I am a bit disappointed to learn that Aux. Grenade Launchers no longer exist though, I didn't realise this was the case. If you do make up some counts-as rules for him, you should definitely bring those back with a vengeance... Maybe let him shoot psyk-out or haywire grenades out of them too? Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/283928-scythes-of-the-emperor-chapter-master/#findComment-3537803 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cornelias Posted December 16, 2013 Author Share Posted December 16, 2013 psk-out would be cool and characterful, smashing idea, do you think that would put him on the road to being overpowered though? Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/283928-scythes-of-the-emperor-chapter-master/#findComment-3547192 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reichfaust Posted December 16, 2013 Share Posted December 16, 2013 No more powerful than a pair of AP2 Boltguns... He is a Chapter Master after all! Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/283928-scythes-of-the-emperor-chapter-master/#findComment-3547308 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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