zebbie Posted December 22, 2014 Share Posted December 22, 2014 Does the latest codex still allow for conscripts? I was reading a bunch of fan fics from another universe and they were heavy on the monty python references, why should they have all the fun? (Going for fun and fluff over tabletop effectiveness) My idea is thus: A planet found an ancient tome on their homeworld and revered is as sacred writings. The effects are: 1. The Roman Catholic effect: Due to a population boom they regularly make tithes of youth army conscripts, must always include conscripts, maxing out on them when ever possible. 2. Silly Walks effect: All veteran squads must include transports as their funny walks slow most of them down. 3. The Fart effect: all infantry squads (in platoon) may only take lasguns. Only weapons squads may take heavy/special weapons. 4. The cheesemakers effect: all units recieving orders must randomise orders. 5. No-one expects the Spanish inquisition: army may take legion of the damned allies (if possible) the units profile, weaponry, etc, must be randomised from any infantry squad in any codex owned by the player of equal or lesser points cost and size. Ie, I pay for 5 space marines and may end up with 5 gretchin, or 5 space marines, but I won't end up with 5 terminators as these cost more points. 6. All failed morale test rolls must be accompanied by cries of "RUN AWAy!" All suggestions welcome. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WarriorFish Posted December 22, 2014 Share Posted December 22, 2014 The codex allows for conscripts as part of a Platoon yes, but I'm not sure why you'd go to these lengths for some Monty Python references :P Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zebbie Posted December 23, 2014 Author Share Posted December 23, 2014 It may have gone a bit far, yes. Just trying to get ideas. BTW, did you just tell me to "Stop being so silly?" :) EDIT: Maybe a Commissar effect there somewhere... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WarriorFish Posted December 23, 2014 Share Posted December 23, 2014 No, but if you'd like I can shoot you in the leg so you can do a funny walk... :P If you wanted Python references I think the best thing would be to do so on the models. Perhaps the vox operator has a coconut on his belt and one of the soft helmet heads from tank or sentinel boxes for example? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zebbie Posted December 24, 2014 Author Share Posted December 24, 2014 With a banana? Maybe even straighten some legs for funny walks. I wish i had the converting skills to back this up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WarriorFish Posted December 24, 2014 Share Posted December 24, 2014 Converting doesn't have to take lots of skill, it's as much good use of bits as anything else :) For example for my Patsy idea all you'd need is existing bits from Guard kits and making some coconuts would not only be very easy with green stuff but a great introduction to using it if you're new to sculpting. It's just a matter of being creative and a healthy bits box never hurt anyone! Give it a go and you'll be surprised, everyone starts out rubbish at something ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elmo Posted December 24, 2014 Share Posted December 24, 2014 Don't forget that you will need to have some Priests to keep your conscripts on the table... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
walter h Posted December 24, 2014 Share Posted December 24, 2014 ( Don't forget that you will need to have some Priests to keep your conscripts on the table...) Also, to read the instructions for the holy hand grenade! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WarriorFish Posted December 24, 2014 Share Posted December 24, 2014 Come to think of it, don't the BTs have a holy hand grenade piece on one of their sprues? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mandolore511 Posted December 25, 2014 Share Posted December 25, 2014 Yes we do! Chapter upgrade kit. It used to be a peice of war gear in our old Codex but they decided it wasn't grim dark enough. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WarriorFish Posted December 25, 2014 Share Posted December 25, 2014 They should have given it a rule where you could only use it on turn 3... or should that be turn 5? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mandolore511 Posted December 26, 2014 Share Posted December 26, 2014 Haha, yeah... no it was just a small blast strength 3 armor bane, flesh bane one use only grenade. Might have had another USR but I don't remember of the top of my head. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
*Furyou Miko Posted December 27, 2014 Share Posted December 27, 2014 A Junior Officer with a metal plate in his head named Sir Robin. The metal plate is where he survived a Summary Execution. A bullgryn with black armour and four bionic limbs. A Ratling with an empty box with 'cheese' written on the side. An empty birdcage hanging off a tank. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shandwen Posted December 30, 2014 Share Posted December 30, 2014 -Your officers being bretonnian knights on foot. -the command squad having on man with a massive backpack, and the rest as minstrils. -a leman russ with a giant wooden bunny head on top. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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