Ulrik_Ironfist Posted December 22, 2014 Share Posted December 22, 2014 So I had an interesting idea to get more use out of my models than just playing 40k. I kinda want to go back to roots, and play more chess. So, Using only infantry models (TWC are too big for a chess board), what models would you use for what pieces. I was thinking: Pawns- Blood Claws - Cheap basic infantry Rooks- Long Fangs - Range across the board, strategic lynchpin unit Knights-Jump Pack Marine - Used to get in tight places, very spcialized unit Bishop- Scouts - Very specific application Queen- Wolf Guard - The most versatile unit, body guard to the Wolf Lord King- Wolf Lord - Obvious, He's the Head honcho. If you think something different, let me know, and tell me why you think so. This doesn't have to be space wolf specific, I've got Ideas for using my Necrons for the opposing pieces. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/300827-40k-as-chess-pieces/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amarog Posted December 22, 2014 Share Posted December 22, 2014 I really like this idea, it makes the game of chess more appealing aesthetically and also provides another use for models when perhaps you are finding 40k a bit stale and want to take a break. Also very easy to incorporate certain models to represent certain things in the game of chess, so you could, provided they were up for it, still play your local gaming opponents but in a very different way. Great idea :) Perhaps if you made your own, slightly larger board you could use different models. Like fenrisian wolves for pawns, Twc as knights. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/300827-40k-as-chess-pieces/#findComment-3897357 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frater Cornelius Posted December 22, 2014 Share Posted December 22, 2014 So I had an interesting idea to get more use out of my models than just playing 40k. I kinda want to go back to roots, and play more chess. So, Using only infantry models (TWC are too big for a chess board), what models would you use for what pieces. I was thinking: Pawns- Blood Claws - Cheap basic infantry Rooks- Long Fangs - Range across the board, strategic lynchpin unit Knights-Jump Pack Marine - Used to get in tight places, very spcialized unit Bishop- Scouts - Very specific application Queen- Wolf Guard - The most versatile unit, body guard to the Wolf Lord King- Wolf Lord - Obvious, He's the Head honcho. If you think something different, let me know, and tell me why you think so. This doesn't have to be space wolf specific, I've got Ideas for using my Necrons for the opposing pieces. My first reaction was that the Knight would be an Imperial Knight. But then I realized that it might not fit on the board all that well I had a similar thought a while back: Pawns - Guardman Rooks - AdMech guy Knights - Solar Auxilia, Scion or any other military unit with a higher social standing Bishop - Ministorum Priest Queen - Sororitas or Female Noble King - Male Noble (like a rogue trader) I preferred using Imperial organizations and not SM because that gothic style fits the chess board much better. If I were to use Space Wolves, it had to be models hand-carved out of wood to fit the style. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/300827-40k-as-chess-pieces/#findComment-3897495 Share on other sites More sharing options...
maverik_girl Posted December 22, 2014 Share Posted December 22, 2014 You know this was the basis of Mav's tavern brawls here at the fang! Anyway... Rook = Dreadnought. Bishop = Rune Priest. Knight = Thunderwolf/Swiftclaws/Skyclaws. Pawn = Grey Hunters. Queen = Wolf Guard/Lone Wolf King = Wolf Lord/Wolf Priest/Special Character Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/300827-40k-as-chess-pieces/#findComment-3897502 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Donkalleone Posted December 22, 2014 Share Posted December 22, 2014 You have to look at the Base Size cause a differense quickly generates Problems. Use Banners etc to Differentiate the looks . I have made a Fantasy Chess WIP (sadly its stopped but the Pics are still there): http://www.bolterandchainsword.com/topic/296793-wh-fantasy-chess-wip/ Hope it helps Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/300827-40k-as-chess-pieces/#findComment-3897775 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amarog Posted December 22, 2014 Share Posted December 22, 2014 You have to look at the Base Size cause a differense quickly generates Problems. Use Banners etc to Differentiate the looks . I have made a Fantasy Chess WIP (sadly its stopped but the Pics are still there): http://www.bolterandchainsword.com/topic/296793-wh-fantasy-chess-wip/ Hope it helps Base size surely wouldn't matter too much if the board has been home made to a larger size, especially as pawns in general are smaller and as long as its within set squares it won't matter, its scale more than anything. Its chess ... Can use anything you want as the models as long as you're clear which model represents which chess piece. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/300827-40k-as-chess-pieces/#findComment-3897892 Share on other sites More sharing options...
NightHowler Posted December 22, 2014 Share Posted December 22, 2014 One thing that might help the important pieces stand out would be to put them up higher. Think "standing on a pedestal" for the king, queen, knight, and bishop, maybe with the king and queen up a little higher. if you use a dread for the rooks then no pedestal is required, they do a good job of standing out just as they are. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/300827-40k-as-chess-pieces/#findComment-3897895 Share on other sites More sharing options...
MithrilForge Posted December 22, 2014 Share Posted December 22, 2014 Pawns - Scouts or standard troops Rook - Terminator(or Grey knight terminator) or standard marine (if scouts were used as pawns) Knight - Jump pack troop Bishop - Chaplain or librarian Queen - Sister of battle King - Terminator lord with flowing cape and lots of Bling or an inquisitor of appropriate grandness Mithril Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/300827-40k-as-chess-pieces/#findComment-3897926 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ulrik_Ironfist Posted December 23, 2014 Author Share Posted December 23, 2014 Excellent Ideas, I was kinda sticking with Space wolves since it's one of the largest factions I play. I'd be doing the other side in necrons Pawns- Warriors Rooks- Immortals Knights- Lychguard/pratorians Bishops- Obyron/Lord Queen-Crypteks/Anrakyr King-Overlord/Trazyn My Tau don't really lend themselves to chess, but if I had to try, Pawns- Drones Rooks- Fire warriors Knights- Crisis Suits Bishops- Fireblades Queen- Crisis bodyguard King- Farsight Like I said, hard for me to do tau using only what I have. I thought it'd be a fun Idea, and a neat way to use the models. Glad to see everyone's creative side away from the hustle and bustle of 40K. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/300827-40k-as-chess-pieces/#findComment-3898220 Share on other sites More sharing options...
marvmoogy Posted December 23, 2014 Share Posted December 23, 2014 I have this very project on the go at the moment! I decided to run mine with 40mm bases on a sandwich style board that I have made and sprayed (really need to tidy up the paint-bleed and varnish it now). Here's a link to the discussion thread: http://www.bolterandchainsword.com/topic/274763-40k-chess-set-loadout/ cheers, moogy Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/300827-40k-as-chess-pieces/#findComment-3898375 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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