Visitor13 Posted March 3, 2014 Share Posted March 3, 2014 I love Graham McNeill, his Sigmar books alone make him one of the best writers for BL, but sometimes what happens in his books seems far fetched. Somehow the IH strike cruiser destroys Fulgrims' battleship by punching through it, even with the burst of speed from the explosion of plasma the best that it could of done was destroy both of the ships. I just assumed the Iron father had too many bionics to be affected by the weakened sound burst. But I find many other writers to have crazy parts in their books, ADB had Agron stop a titan from squishing him and had Agron beat Russ in a fight, neither one of those would ever happen. On a side note, I like the way the Space Wolves are portrayed in Thousand Sons and Bretrayer better than in Prospero Burns. *looks at poster's chapter of choice* Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/287055-best-book-per-legion/page/2/#findComment-3608499 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Warsmith Aznable Posted March 4, 2014 Share Posted March 4, 2014 Angron was nearing his daemonic ascension, which is how I let myself believe he could stop a Warhound's foot. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/287055-best-book-per-legion/page/2/#findComment-3608887 Share on other sites More sharing options...
BassWave Posted March 4, 2014 Share Posted March 4, 2014 A normal person can lift a car at the peak of adrenaline, why is it not feasible for a Demi god to hold up a scout titan's foot at the peak of adrenaline? Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/287055-best-book-per-legion/page/2/#findComment-3608994 Share on other sites More sharing options...
FleshTearer5000 Posted May 4, 2014 Share Posted May 4, 2014 Definetley Angel Exterminatus for Iron Warriors. The Garro series is an awesome collection covering some Death Guard and other traitor backgrounds and leads into a great intro for the Grey Knights founding. One of the best collections in my opinion. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/287055-best-book-per-legion/page/2/#findComment-3674020 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Visitor13 Posted May 4, 2014 Share Posted May 4, 2014 The short story Distant Echoes of the Old Night is a must for fans of the Death Guard and Destroyer marines. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/287055-best-book-per-legion/page/2/#findComment-3674270 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kol Saresk Posted May 4, 2014 Share Posted May 4, 2014 A normal person can lift a car at the peak of adrenaline, why is it not feasible for a Demi god to hold up a scout titan's foot at the peak of adrenaline?Also, Primarch. Primarchs are psykers. We know the big problem with psykers using the Nails was that their powers went out of control, usually to the point of self-combustion. my belief is that the Nails caused Angron to instinctually use biomancy to strengthen himself, allowing his body to survive the Nails as well as other things, such as a wall falling on top of him, burying himself several hundred feet underground and catching the foot of a scout Titan. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/287055-best-book-per-legion/page/2/#findComment-3674274 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Son of Carnelian Posted May 7, 2014 Share Posted May 7, 2014 Fear to Tread has plenty of questionable moments, but it really answers the question of why Horus mutters "it should have been Sanguinius..." when he thought he was dying. A true leader and hero without being a Mary-sue. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/287055-best-book-per-legion/page/2/#findComment-3677605 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stonerhino Posted May 7, 2014 Share Posted May 7, 2014 I love Graham McNeill, his Sigmar books alone make him one of the best writers for BL, but sometimes what happens in his books seems far fetched. Somehow the IH strike cruiser destroys Fulgrims' battleship by punching through it, even with the burst of speed from the explosion of plasma the best that it could of done was destroy both of the ships. I just assumed the Iron father had too many bionics to be affected by the weakened sound burst. But I find many other writers to have crazy parts in their books, ADB had Agron stop a titan from squishing him and had Agron beat Russ in a fight, neither one of those would ever happen. On a side note, I like the way the Space Wolves are portrayed in Thousand Sons and Bretrayer better than in Prospero Burns. While I agree with some parts. Especially that A Thousand Sons is the best portayal of the SWs. However Angron beating Russ in a fight is entirely believable. I don't care the how Betrayer shows us it happened. Mainly because how it is setup only makes sence if Russ planned to lose. That doesn't change that Russ losing in a straight up fight is not posibly. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/287055-best-book-per-legion/page/2/#findComment-3678649 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scribe Posted May 8, 2014 Share Posted May 8, 2014 But I find many other writers to have crazy parts in their books, ADB had Agron stop a titan from squishing him and had Agron beat Russ in a fight, neither one of those would ever happen. Not sure if you are trying to incite a flame war...both could...nay did...happen. Its in the book. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/287055-best-book-per-legion/page/2/#findComment-3678998 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Balthamal Posted May 14, 2014 Share Posted May 14, 2014 But I find many other writers to have crazy parts in their books, ADB had Agron stop a titan from squishing him and had Agron beat Russ in a fight, neither one of those would ever happen. Not sure if you are trying to incite a flame war...both could...nay did...happen. Its in the book. *Waves hand mysteriously" This is not the flame you're looking for.....move along.....move along Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/287055-best-book-per-legion/page/2/#findComment-3687264 Share on other sites More sharing options...
daveNYC Posted May 14, 2014 Share Posted May 14, 2014 A normal person can lift a car at the peak of adrenaline, why is it not feasible for a Demi god to hold up a scout titan's foot at the peak of adrenaline?Also, Primarch. Primarchs are psykers. We know the big problem with psykers using the Nails was that their powers went out of control, usually to the point of self-combustion. my belief is that the Nails caused Angron to instinctually use biomancy to strengthen himself, allowing his body to survive the Nails as well as other things, such as a wall falling on top of him, burying himself several hundred feet underground and catching the foot of a scout Titan. That's a tough theory to buy considering the Angron's nails tended to be pretty anti-psyker in their effects on the World Eater's Librarians. My problem with Angron being able to military press a warhound is that he's canonically not the strongest primarch, so when I read that section all I could think was what utterly silly things Vulkan or Zombie Ferrus would be able to pull off. Then I read Vulkan Lives and became sad. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/287055-best-book-per-legion/page/2/#findComment-3687706 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plague Angel Posted May 14, 2014 Share Posted May 14, 2014 A normal person can lift a car at the peak of adrenaline, why is it not feasible for a Demi god to hold up a scout titan's foot at the peak of adrenaline?Also, Primarch. Primarchs are psykers. We know the big problem with psykers using the Nails was that their powers went out of control, usually to the point of self-combustion. my belief is that the Nails caused Angron to instinctually use biomancy to strengthen himself, allowing his body to survive the Nails as well as other things, such as a wall falling on top of him, burying himself several hundred feet underground and catching the foot of a scout Titan. That's a tough theory to buy considering the Angron's nails tended to be pretty anti-psyker in their effects on the World Eater's Librarians. Specifically, losing control of their powers and shooting force lightning everywhere without being able to stop. It certainly didn't stop their powers from working. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/287055-best-book-per-legion/page/2/#findComment-3687764 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scribe Posted May 15, 2014 Share Posted May 15, 2014 A normal person can lift a car at the peak of adrenaline, why is it not feasible for a Demi god to hold up a scout titan's foot at the peak of adrenaline?Also, Primarch. Primarchs are psykers. We know the big problem with psykers using the Nails was that their powers went out of control, usually to the point of self-combustion. my belief is that the Nails caused Angron to instinctually use biomancy to strengthen himself, allowing his body to survive the Nails as well as other things, such as a wall falling on top of him, burying himself several hundred feet underground and catching the foot of a scout Titan. That's a tough theory to buy considering the Angron's nails tended to be pretty anti-psyker in their effects on the World Eater's Librarians. My problem with Angron being able to military press a warhound is that he's canonically not the strongest primarch, so when I read that section all I could think was what utterly silly things Vulkan or Zombie Ferrus would be able to pull off. Then I read Vulkan Lives and became sad. See, thats just the fault of an inferior author. If ADB wrote everything, the setting and series would actually be cohesive... Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/287055-best-book-per-legion/page/2/#findComment-3688053 Share on other sites More sharing options...
b1soul Posted May 15, 2014 Share Posted May 15, 2014 I'm having a real hard time picking one for the BA... Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/287055-best-book-per-legion/page/2/#findComment-3688103 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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