Damon Nightman Posted January 10, 2018 Share Posted January 10, 2018 Of course I know it's a game of abstraction lol, and I disagree about the MUCH part... maybe slightly ;P And thanks for answering! Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/297201-ba-today/page/292/#findComment-4979413 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blindhamster Posted January 10, 2018 Share Posted January 10, 2018 you could probably completely block LOS with TH/SS termies tbf, assuming a couple of units and smart positioning. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/297201-ba-today/page/292/#findComment-4979528 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Panzer Posted January 10, 2018 Share Posted January 10, 2018 Kinda difficult with how LOS works in 8th tho. The opponent needs to see only a tiny part of the target unit drawn from any part of the shooting model to be able to shoot at it. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/297201-ba-today/page/292/#findComment-4979531 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Indefragable Posted January 12, 2018 Share Posted January 12, 2018 LoS-blocking is crucial for us, I find. Razorbacks are amazing because 1. Dakka dakka dakka 2. They are cheaper than Predators 3. You’re probably already taking them Rhinos get the job done cheaply and gorgeously expendable especially when eating overwatch. Honestly, they are typically so non-threatening when empty that a lot of opponents may skip shooting them (to their demise when what they are protecting dropkick their faces in). The single best piece of mobile LoS blocking is a Land Raider. They are bulky enough to protect even other vehicles and are tall enough to block enemy LoS on Dreadnoughts as well (as long as there is not some crazy church tower of something that gives amazing vertical angles). Since you now measure shooting from the hull, always be sure to drive things up sideways (silly, but crunchy)! Crimson Ghost IX and Chaplain Gunzhard 2 Back to top Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/297201-ba-today/page/292/#findComment-4980864 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crimson Ghost IX Posted January 12, 2018 Share Posted January 12, 2018 ^^ Not Silly - Even just screening and storm boltering with advancing rhino (armour) regardless of LOS benefits is good stuff. Being the charger and not the charged is critical. I do enjoy the occasional charge from behind a poorly charging rhino or other tank to deny overwatch when things are close too ;) Kinda Silly - That sideaways positioning is the difficult to perform Slalom Skid Serpentine Toyko Drift Assault Maneuver in action. Further Silly =) Takes years of training and nerves of steel to pull off reliably without rolling or losing tracks on the tank... Not to mention coordinating with the other drivers in the formation doing the same... Keeps the enemy gunners guessing at which way the tanks are going n stuff when done properly. *nod Paladin777, Indefragable and Ekfud 3 Back to top Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/297201-ba-today/page/292/#findComment-4981052 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paladin777 Posted January 12, 2018 Share Posted January 12, 2018 ^^ Not Silly - Even just screening and storm boltering with advancing rhino (armour) regardless of LOS benefits is good stuff. Being the charger and not the charged is critical. I do enjoy the occasional charge from behind a poorly charging rhino or other tank to deny overwatch when things are close too ;) Kinda Silly - That sideaways positioning is the difficult to perform Slalom Skid Serpentine Toyko Drift Assault Maneuver in action. Further Silly =) Takes years of training and nerves of steel to pull off reliably without rolling or losing tracks on the tank... Not to mention coordinating with the other drivers in the formation doing the same... Keeps the enemy gunners guessing at which way the tanks are going n stuff when done properly. *nod You just helped my morning get off on the right foot! Crimson Ghost IX 1 Back to top Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/297201-ba-today/page/292/#findComment-4981083 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Indefragable Posted January 12, 2018 Share Posted January 12, 2018 ^^ Not Silly - Even just screening and storm boltering with advancing rhino (armour) regardless of LOS benefits is good stuff. Being the charger and not the charged is critical. I do enjoy the occasional charge from behind a poorly charging rhino or other tank to deny overwatch when things are close too ;) Kinda Silly - That sideaways positioning is the difficult to perform Slalom Skid Serpentine Toyko Drift Assault Maneuver in action. Further Silly =) Takes years of training and nerves of steel to pull off reliably without rolling or losing tracks on the tank... Not to mention coordinating with the other drivers in the formation doing the same... Keeps the enemy gunners guessing at which way the tanks are going n stuff when done properly. *nod “And then the Emperor of Mankind spake: ‘These are my finest warriors, the Adeptus Astartes, the Angels of Death, the Space Marines. They shall be clad in the finest armor, be given the finest weapons, and shall be trained in the holy techniques of the Slalom Skid Serpentine Toyko Drift Assault Maneuver when assaulting enemy positions.’” Jønke, Brother Aether, Crimson Ghost IX and 3 others 6 Back to top Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/297201-ba-today/page/292/#findComment-4981170 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dont-Be-Haten Posted January 13, 2018 Share Posted January 13, 2018 If you were wanting to do a faded decal, say one of the company markings and wanted it to look scratched off or smeared from battle would you simply seal the transfer on and then take a sponge with the base color of the armor and lightly dab it in one direction or the other? I think I've seen either LutherMax or one of the other Frater do a great job with that. Xenith 1 Back to top Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/297201-ba-today/page/292/#findComment-4981911 Share on other sites More sharing options...
durdle-durdle Posted January 14, 2018 Share Posted January 14, 2018 In today’s multiplayer game, mephiston killed a doomsday ark, a chaos marines squad, 2 obliterators, and a necron lord on chariot thingy. In that order. I am now a believer in the mephiston pod bomb. He basically secured a quarter of the board on his own, and by the end of the game, the opponents stopped shooting my partners tanks to go after mephiston. Dank. sockwithaticket, Indefragable and Chaplain Gunzhard 3 Back to top Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/297201-ba-today/page/292/#findComment-4982399 Share on other sites More sharing options...
sockwithaticket Posted January 14, 2018 Share Posted January 14, 2018 Love a good Mephy wrecking face tale. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/297201-ba-today/page/292/#findComment-4982489 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pendent Posted January 14, 2018 Share Posted January 14, 2018 I'm about 95% completed on my Redemptor at the moment: Just have a few touchups to finish on the chest and then I need to get some varnish on those transfers. Panzer, brother_b, Chaplain Gunzhard and 1 other 4 Back to top Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/297201-ba-today/page/292/#findComment-4982582 Share on other sites More sharing options...
sockwithaticket Posted January 14, 2018 Share Posted January 14, 2018 That basecoat's a really nice red, what is it? Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/297201-ba-today/page/292/#findComment-4982585 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blindhamster Posted January 14, 2018 Share Posted January 14, 2018 We got us some intercessor power swords now. You've no idea how happy this makes me lol! Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/297201-ba-today/page/292/#findComment-4982652 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pendent Posted January 14, 2018 Share Posted January 14, 2018 (edited) That basecoat's a really nice red, what is it? I'm doing Khorne Red over Vallejo black primer. We got us some intercessor power swords now. You've no idea how happy this makes me lol! Where are you seeing this at? I don't see a new FAQ posted. Edited January 14, 2018 by Pendent Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/297201-ba-today/page/292/#findComment-4982653 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Panzer Posted January 14, 2018 Share Posted January 14, 2018 We got us some intercessor power swords now. You've no idea how happy this makes me lol! Say what now? Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/297201-ba-today/page/292/#findComment-4982658 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blindhamster Posted January 14, 2018 Share Posted January 14, 2018 (edited) Faq came out a little bit ago.. https://www.warhammer-community.com/faqs/ Edited January 14, 2018 by Blindhamster Karhedron 1 Back to top Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/297201-ba-today/page/292/#findComment-4982661 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pendent Posted January 14, 2018 Share Posted January 14, 2018 Faq came out a little bit ago.. https://www.warhammer-community.com/faqs/ Yesssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssss. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/297201-ba-today/page/292/#findComment-4982666 Share on other sites More sharing options...
sockwithaticket Posted January 14, 2018 Share Posted January 14, 2018 That basecoat's a really nice red, what is it? I'm doing Khorne Red over Vallejo black primer. Huh, interesting. I tried Khorne red when it first came out and it was nowhere near that purple-tinged (which I would have been really on board with). It looks good. Pendent 1 Back to top Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/297201-ba-today/page/292/#findComment-4982667 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paladin777 Posted January 14, 2018 Share Posted January 14, 2018 (edited) I’m using Khorne red over chaos black primer for my basecoat as well. I rather like it, then ‘base’ highlights with Wazzdakka red and final highlights with evil sunz skarlet. It comes out really nice. Edited January 14, 2018 by Paladin777 Pendent 1 Back to top Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/297201-ba-today/page/292/#findComment-4982668 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Panzer Posted January 14, 2018 Share Posted January 14, 2018 Dayum! Not sure why they at first remove that option from us and now give it back but I'm happy nontheless! Who needs Chainswords anyway lol Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/297201-ba-today/page/292/#findComment-4982683 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pendent Posted January 14, 2018 Share Posted January 14, 2018 (edited) That basecoat's a really nice red, what is it? I'm doing Khorne Red over Vallejo black primer. Huh, interesting. I tried Khorne red when it first came out and it was nowhere near that purple-tinged (which I would have been really on board with). It looks good. I'm really happy with it myself. I actually like it so much that it's helping to me stay on track with my painting- my brighter reds always looked sort of shabby and I would get frustrated previously. I was actually inspired by the Citadel Paint App if anyone is curious. I'm using a very slightly modifed version of their recipe for Flesh Tearers, the main difference being that I use Wild Rider Red for highlighting. I'm a big fan of that app in general because it's been giving me some great ideas for how to paint different things. Edit: To expand on what I was saying, it really made a difference for me in how happy I am with my painting once I gave up on doing things how I'm "supposed" to do them. A little bit of extra effort to try to really make your models your own goes a really long way. Edited January 14, 2018 by Pendent Brother Aether 1 Back to top Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/297201-ba-today/page/292/#findComment-4982704 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xenith Posted January 15, 2018 Share Posted January 15, 2018 (edited) If you were wanting to do a faded decal, say one of the company markings and wanted it to look scratched off or smeared from battle would you simply seal the transfer on and then take a sponge with the base color of the armor and lightly dab it in one direction or the other? I think I've seen either LutherMax or one of the other Frater do a great job with that.Exactly that, with metallic chipping to taste. Check a page back in my plog where I did that but with freehand rather than transfers. Edit: Powerswords, yes! That cheap upgrade gives an intercessor squad so much more bite. Edited January 15, 2018 by Xenith Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/297201-ba-today/page/292/#findComment-4983109 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jolemai Posted January 15, 2018 Author Share Posted January 15, 2018 (edited) Today's Unit of the Week entry is Captain Tycho. Edited January 15, 2018 by Jolemai Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/297201-ba-today/page/292/#findComment-4983252 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grazcruzk Posted January 17, 2018 Share Posted January 17, 2018 Tonight The Sanguine Dragoon takes to the table fully painted for the first time: sebs_evo7, Charlo, Crimson Ghost IX and 4 others 7 Back to top Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/297201-ba-today/page/292/#findComment-4985082 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlo Posted January 17, 2018 Share Posted January 17, 2018 Clever idea for the shield, he looks a boss! Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/297201-ba-today/page/292/#findComment-4985399 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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