rgr_maddog Posted December 8, 2014 Share Posted December 8, 2014 I like these from a modeling perspective, and am tempted to pick some up (available straight from GW and eBay). Would it upset you to play someone with an Army on such bases? Would you not care? Off the top of my head, so feel free to add, I see the in game advantages include larger footprint for individual squads which allow you to better control objectives, block enemy movement, spread out to minimize casualties from template and blast weapons, and... Disadvantages would include easier for opponent to disallow your movement, harder to fit behind cover, more difficult squad internal maneuvering (trying to keep your drop pod melta GH within 6 in. of that LR but behind enough of you own squad to survive a round of fire and the like), maybe some CC issues (disordered charges more likely, harder to pile in, keeping models outside of 2 in. from others in base to base), and... Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/300158-32mm-bases/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
ORKILL Posted December 8, 2014 Share Posted December 8, 2014 The new base size also makes it easier for your opponent to hit with blasts/large blasts as your squad footprint is larger. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/300158-32mm-bases/#findComment-3883142 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heimdall Skullcrusher Posted December 8, 2014 Share Posted December 8, 2014 Yes and no. If the blast scatters there is a higher chance you will still get hit with a larger base since you are spread out more. If it doesn't scatter you will get less models hit since you are more spread out. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/300158-32mm-bases/#findComment-3883217 Share on other sites More sharing options...
rgr_maddog Posted December 8, 2014 Author Share Posted December 8, 2014 These are good things for me to consider before basing, but... Would it upset you to play someone with an Army on such bases? Would you not care? Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/300158-32mm-bases/#findComment-3883291 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rune_Priest_Rhapsody Posted December 8, 2014 Share Posted December 8, 2014 For my wolves, I am not going to bother, nor does it bother me. But for my Blood Angels I will be moving them to the new base size so that when I buy some new kits they all match and my OCD doesn't freak out. I have a lot less BA than I do SW. End of Line Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/300158-32mm-bases/#findComment-3883366 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Valerian Posted December 8, 2014 Share Posted December 8, 2014 Would it upset you to play someone with an Army on such bases? Would you not care? Of course not. All current models on 25mm bases will eventually transition to the new 32mm standard eventually anyway, so you might as well get a head start, especially if you are just now starting out. I welcome the new bases; they should have done this years ago. The larger size will be much more stable, and will do a little bit of a better job protecting models in transport cases (depending on your style of foam). V Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/300158-32mm-bases/#findComment-3883371 Share on other sites More sharing options...
NightHowler Posted December 8, 2014 Share Posted December 8, 2014 I've read that these bases are optional and were included in one box set at the request of the design team to make the models look more impressive. This was from natfka.blogspot.com and went on to say that there was no plan to change all the bases over to 32mm. Either way, I think I'll wait for official word that there is a change before I start switching over, but I can't say that I would care if my opponent had his models on the larger base. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/300158-32mm-bases/#findComment-3883376 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Valerian Posted December 8, 2014 Share Posted December 8, 2014 I've read that these bases are optional and were included in one box set at the request of the design team to make the models look more impressive. This was from natfka.blogspot.com and went on to say that there was no plan to change all the bases over to 32mm. Yeah, that particular Natfka rumor is bunk. You can see right here for yourself that every single new Blood Angels unit in the pre-orders section are on the new 32mm bases. New Sanguinary Priest, Tactical Squad, Death Company, and Sanguinary Guard....all of them. Also, I have it on very good authority from a source that I fully trust that every 25mm-based model will eventually transition to the 32s. And, why wouldn't they? They aren't going to change the bases for one Faction, and leave the rest as is; that wouldn't make sense at all. Either way, I think I'll wait for official word that there is a change before I start switching over, but I can't say that I would care if my opponent had his models on the larger base. I don't blame you for wanting to wait it out, and if you're debating re-basing then you might as well wait and see what happens, as you've already got the models built (and perhaps already painted). However, if you're just starting out, then I would absolutely go ahead and start using the new bases. Might as well get ahead of this, rather than have to re-do it all again later. Best, V Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/300158-32mm-bases/#findComment-3883396 Share on other sites More sharing options...
NightHowler Posted December 8, 2014 Share Posted December 8, 2014 Wow. It's hard to argue with that. Everything there is on the 32mm bases. Suddenly I'm hit with conflicting feelings of "base envy" and "dear heavenly lord please don't make me rip the bases off of all my minis". Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/300158-32mm-bases/#findComment-3883422 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wulfgar Ironmane Posted December 8, 2014 Share Posted December 8, 2014 Not sure what i think of it yet. Won't mind if i play against an army with em though.I shall wait and see what will happen with these. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/300158-32mm-bases/#findComment-3883438 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Z00Z Posted December 8, 2014 Share Posted December 8, 2014 +1 Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/300158-32mm-bases/#findComment-3883452 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jarl Kjaran Coldheart Posted December 8, 2014 Share Posted December 8, 2014 My Wolves arent changing. I've got over 10k of Wolves. I've invested too much time and effort into them to change. WLK Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/300158-32mm-bases/#findComment-3883454 Share on other sites More sharing options...
benane Posted December 8, 2014 Share Posted December 8, 2014 Since i just started building my space wolf army i could easily adjustt but that means 4€ per squad more than the already not cheap models.... I think I will just wait with all the basing until there is a definite answer Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/300158-32mm-bases/#findComment-3883465 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ironwulf Posted December 8, 2014 Share Posted December 8, 2014 I think I'm going to hold out for a bit on making such a drastic change to my wolves. I may start basing heroes, HQ's, and special characters on 32's, just so that they have more room to look impressive. Perhaps my Skyclaws too, but I'll have to think about that for a bit. I'll probably stick to the 25's for my Grey Hunters, Blood Claws, and Long Fangs though. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/300158-32mm-bases/#findComment-3883505 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ethzor Posted December 9, 2014 Share Posted December 9, 2014 If I ever get around to re-basing, I think I will just glue the existing base on a 32's, sure the model will get a little taller but some of the bases Im really attached to (due to time and effort). /Ethzor Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/300158-32mm-bases/#findComment-3883710 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Blackwood Posted December 9, 2014 Share Posted December 9, 2014 I have more than 11 thousand points of painted space wolves Im not swapping to the new bases. In the event they become mandatory im just gonna glue my current bases to the new ones and call it a day. Beginning of Line Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/300158-32mm-bases/#findComment-3883832 Share on other sites More sharing options...
FenrisWolf Posted December 9, 2014 Share Posted December 9, 2014 You are too geographically close to RPR to use that tag line. For the US, It would have to be someone in Maine or Florida. Ideally someone in Australia or even better NZ. Ok, Skeletoro, you are now required to sign off your posts as "Beginning of Line". Unless we can find someone on the board in Kiribati. Ok, so I'm a major nerd. And an astronomy professor (time keeping is one of my lectures). What can I say? Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/300158-32mm-bases/#findComment-3883860 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Blackwood Posted December 9, 2014 Share Posted December 9, 2014 I was just doing it to mess with the Rune Priest ( we in the 14th like to agitate em ! ) Plus we all know New York (my home town) Is the Beginning of all Lines " HJA GOTHI ! "- Stormcaller by Chris Wraight Beginning of Line Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/300158-32mm-bases/#findComment-3883867 Share on other sites More sharing options...
skeletoro Posted December 9, 2014 Share Posted December 9, 2014 I am still trying to think of a witty response to your collective banter. bear with me... Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/300158-32mm-bases/#findComment-3883870 Share on other sites More sharing options...
FenrisWolf Posted December 9, 2014 Share Posted December 9, 2014 I was just doing it to mess with the Rune Priest ( we in the 14th like to agitate em ! ) Plus we all know New York (my home town) Is the Beginning of all Lines " HJA GOTHI ! " - Stormcaller by Chris Wraight Beginning of Line Typical New Yorker... The World according to New Yorkers: Manhattan, Brooklyn, Bronx, Queens, Staten Island, Long Island, New Jersey, Everything Else! Being a native South Floridian I think this is a fair assessment! As I tell people here in Pennsylvania where I live now, "I'm from so far south it's north again!" I grew up where there were more former New Yorkers than natives! Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/300158-32mm-bases/#findComment-3883939 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Z00Z Posted December 9, 2014 Share Posted December 9, 2014 Not as bad as Orlando...How do people honestly believe they have visited the Eiffel Tower by visiting Epcot Centre? :D Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/300158-32mm-bases/#findComment-3884251 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daddywarcrimes Posted December 9, 2014 Share Posted December 9, 2014 If I ever get around to re-basing, I think I will just glue the existing base on a 32's, sure the model will get a little taller but some of the bases Im really attached to (due to time and effort). /Ethzor This will probably be my approach. The wider bases mean less overhand of close combat weapons and an easier time getting models into position around each other in assaults. For the models with standard plasic bases, I may snip the rims off the bases. For the old models on the slotted bases, the slight height boost will offset the models being shorter. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/300158-32mm-bases/#findComment-3884384 Share on other sites More sharing options...
NightHowler Posted December 9, 2014 Share Posted December 9, 2014 Not as bad as Orlando...How do people honestly believe they have visited the Eiffel Tower by visiting Epcot Centre? Wait... so you're saying that I haven't been to the Eiffel Tower? Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/300158-32mm-bases/#findComment-3884497 Share on other sites More sharing options...
FenrisWolf Posted December 9, 2014 Share Posted December 9, 2014 Not as bad as Orlando...How do people honestly believe they have visited the Eiffel Tower by visiting Epcot Centre? Wait... so you're saying that I haven't been to the Eiffel Tower? Rofl! Nope. Nor the plaza in Venice. Nor an Aztec pyramid. But EPCOT was always my favorite park since it opened in the 80's. Although I miss the original Mission: Space. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/300158-32mm-bases/#findComment-3884508 Share on other sites More sharing options...
maverik_girl Posted December 9, 2014 Share Posted December 9, 2014 Easy solution to this problem are base adapters. 25mm to 32mm Google it or look them up on eBay. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/300158-32mm-bases/#findComment-3884528 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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