Chairman_woo Posted January 8, 2015 Share Posted January 8, 2015 I never would have thought such a small change could make such a big difference. http://i897.photobucket.com/albums/ac172/chairman_woo/20150108_065321_zpsb00pc0qu.jpgInstantly 50% more badass just for a slightly wider base!Suddenly my marines actually look physically imposing next to mere guardsmen and gaunts and the like. :)I know it's going to be a pain but I'm really tempted to order a few packs from fleabay and retrofit the rest of my army (until GW sorts their act out and starts actually selling them themselves!).Anyone else stoked about marines on 30mm bases? Or is it mostly grumbling about negative game effects and such? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Finn Posted January 8, 2015 Share Posted January 8, 2015 I do like them for the same reasons. Marines on 32 mil bases look badass. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wraith776 Posted January 8, 2015 Share Posted January 8, 2015 I love them too! Bought some of the reboxed death company and they just look so much better on the 32mm bases. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ania Redfang Posted January 8, 2015 Share Posted January 8, 2015 GW do sell them and have done since Deathstorm came out. http://www.games-workshop.com/en-GB/32mm-Round-Bases-x10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chairman_woo Posted January 8, 2015 Author Share Posted January 8, 2015 GW do sell them and have done since Deathstorm came out. http://www.games-workshop.com/en-GB/32mm-Round-Bases-x10 I hate GW's website sometimes! Thanks for that anyway dude ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Yncarne Posted January 8, 2015 Share Posted January 8, 2015 I put together a tactical squad this week. I found some of the new models' legs exceed the width of the custom 25mm based I use. From that perspective I'm not a fan, but that's not the base's fault. I find the smaller bases make the mini look larger, but the larger bases are better for models like Astaroth that are weighted in such a manner they fall over. I have no concerns about gameplay effects yet, but it brings a smile to my face to stack 10 models on the new bases on top of a rhino. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joasht Posted January 8, 2015 Share Posted January 8, 2015 I just rebased my Sanguinary Guard (since they traditionally stuck out WAY too far off the 25mm); they look absolutely incredible on 32 mm. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Ravel Posted January 8, 2015 Share Posted January 8, 2015 I much prefer the 32mm, especially on Jump unit, one that we need bigger and more badass (like DC). I haven't done alot yet, but I plan on rebasing pretty much everything except for Scouts and such. I'm still not sure about normal tactical since I may want to make a difference between them and DC or Assault. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rizara Posted January 8, 2015 Share Posted January 8, 2015 Absolutely love the new bases, more room to make more scenes can bases plus the marines no longer have there feet hanging over the edges. It does make them feel more imposing by that simple fact alone. Even the guys at my store who saw my marines on the new bases said that they just look bigger and more like marine s should because of the base, even though the models are not actually bigger. Only thing I cold hope,for,next but is not likely is if they were to,redo the marines into a more realistic size compared to other human models in the range. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Midnightmare Posted January 8, 2015 Share Posted January 8, 2015 BEFORE you order, take a look; it is what I am going to do to save damaging my finished dudes - http://www.bolterandchainsword.com/topic/300903-dragon-forge-designs-32mm-base-solution/ I like the new base size, the only thing stopping me from chaning really is storage as I have a lot of battlefoam I would have to modify. They do look so cool however...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sans Mercy Posted January 8, 2015 Share Posted January 8, 2015 It is simply an optical illusion, but the 32 mm bases make space marines look hulking next to the older based models. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SamaNagol Posted January 8, 2015 Share Posted January 8, 2015 I loved them. Then I realise it makes it harder to hide units behind LOS blocking terrain. Now I don't love them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChapelXIII Posted January 8, 2015 Share Posted January 8, 2015 I loved them. Then I realise it makes it harder to hide units behind LOS blocking terrain. Now I don't love them. I think there is a trade off there because the larger bases generally mean less hits from blasts. I think it's a pretty even trade. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vettanker Posted January 9, 2015 Share Posted January 9, 2015 I loved them. Then I realise it makes it harder to hide units behind LOS blocking terrain. Now I don't love them. I think there is a trade off there because the larger bases generally mean less hits from blasts. I think it's a pretty even trade. Also means fewer guys in base to base contact/close enough to fight. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chaplain Gunzhard Posted January 9, 2015 Share Posted January 9, 2015 I love the new bases so far. My darn Sanguinary Guard, JP Librarian and Dante would NEVER stay standing in my games; so the timing was just right for me. So far LOS/cover or Base contact 'issues' have not really been a factor, but losing the no-scatter Deep Strike with Dante does make DS a tad more scary. I went one step further and decided to make Resin (32mm) bases; if you're interested: http://atticwars40k.blogspot.com/2015/01/how-to-create-your-own-32mm-resin-bases.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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