Nova_chron Posted November 14, 2015 Share Posted November 14, 2015 So like the title says I got my red books last night from a friend who is leaving the hobby... So on to the hard part picking a legion my question to you is less a help me pick and more share why you picked your legions. I'm interested to hear the highs and lows of your journey with this lovely bad of lunatics on the heresy train. Tl,dr share your thoughts both from games and what was that hook for you to get the first or second or third legion you have going. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/316028-got-the-red-books-now-the-hard-part/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
norngahl Posted November 14, 2015 Share Posted November 14, 2015 I play Sons of Horus. Beside the fact I just like the cool look (dark, sinister, evil, brutal but controlled) of them, I like the fact you find the most fluff and stories about them and get a great insight, especially because there are a lot of characters which are pretty different. They are involved in the great crusafe and heresy from the first day and play a keyrole. I can also identify myself with them. I could have been a SoH traitor myself. Sometimes you feel more loyal to a person than to the right course. When your buddy gets stuck in a steeet fight, you won't let him down, even if he is responsible for this. On top of that, those nerdy loyalists who are always good boys just suck. Plain boring. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/316028-got-the-red-books-now-the-hard-part/#findComment-4224826 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Operative Posted November 14, 2015 Share Posted November 14, 2015 If you went through the Legion for you Community Assistance Thread I'm sure you will find lots of peoples insight as to why they chose their Legion. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/316028-got-the-red-books-now-the-hard-part/#findComment-4224828 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nova_chron Posted November 14, 2015 Author Share Posted November 14, 2015 Digging through 100 some odd pages on a phone is a recepie for insanity in my book and it's less a help me pick and more a what's keeping you going what set the hook and reeled you in my legions are narrowed down to three choices but two don't have rules yet. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/316028-got-the-red-books-now-the-hard-part/#findComment-4224836 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slips Posted November 14, 2015 Share Posted November 14, 2015 I've always Been an Imperial Fist from the get go. It was a no-brainer for me ESPECIALLY since I hopped aboard roughly when Extermination was announced and we got the info that Sigismund, Polux and Dorn were in the book. Were it not for that, I'd probably be Thousand Sons/White Scars/Blood Angels if they were out before. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/316028-got-the-red-books-now-the-hard-part/#findComment-4225064 Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_Gorgon Posted November 14, 2015 Share Posted November 14, 2015 I struggled for a while jumping between iron hands imperial fists and alphas amongst others before setting on my Raven guard. My advice would be to pick a force that resonates with you but that you can paint an army of without prescription medication lol Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/316028-got-the-red-books-now-the-hard-part/#findComment-4225079 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nova_chron Posted November 14, 2015 Author Share Posted November 14, 2015 Haha yep I've discovered that is true for any army. I'm looking at BA, Wolves, World Eaters, and Iron Hands Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/316028-got-the-red-books-now-the-hard-part/#findComment-4225096 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Father Mehman Posted November 14, 2015 Share Posted November 14, 2015 I'm a bit biased towards Death Guard, if we're all being honest. I can best describe why with a mental image: Picture a dark battlefield, the fog of war covering everything in an acrid stink. In the distance, shells whistle through the air a second after the crump of their discharge is heard. Men lay dying, calling for their mothers or sweethearts, who they were destined, long ago, to never be seen again, to come to their aid and carry them from their personal hells. The taste of copper cannot be washed from mouths as the red-tinged mist flows and rides the eddies and streams of battle. Then, as if in lockstep, they're heard for the first time, their weapons booming with staccato blasts at forces unseen. The fog starts to strobe as tracer fire and muzzle flash come nearer the centre field. There are no screams, there is no time. The usurpers are there in an instant, staggered lines slowly becoming one. A relentless march through the fields of mud, filth, and detritus of war deafens the ears as the unbreakable foot soldiers trudge along, killing from a distance the foe and silencing the wailing wounded. If you cannot fight you are of no use to them. His back broken, the section leader of the Imperial Army looks up from his supine position and then lets his head rest on a drinking trough, his body moving by arm strength alone. They would be coming for him soon but he would look them in the eye when the knife strikes. His thoughts on hearth and home, the commander sniffed a bit of snuff and readied himself. Before him, a giant stood, knife in hand. His armour, once a dull white, looked as if it hadn't been taken care of in decades. The sludge of war had consumed the warrior but if he cared, the Imperial Arms-man would never know. Within moments of staring at the Angel of Death, another legionnaire strode forward. He was equally unkempt but there was more ornamentation laid upon him. "No, not him," the second giant spoke to the first, motioning his sword to the army section's dead soldiers. He turned his helmet's dull, red eyes to the section leader and saluted. "One day, I wish to utilize my men as you have today. The Apothecarion has been notified. You will fight with us again." With that the section leader let a tear wipe a channel of filth away from his face. His hell was to continue. The Angels had judged him unworthy of glorious death- these Death Guard would not quit him. Anyway, I know it's not one of the armies you're after, but who knows? Maybe you have a second Legion somewhere in you ! Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/316028-got-the-red-books-now-the-hard-part/#findComment-4225112 Share on other sites More sharing options...
depthcharge12 Posted November 14, 2015 Share Posted November 14, 2015 The traitors are cool because they're dark/evil looking, but without all the subjectively stupid aesthetic of spikes and horns everywhere. There are shades of gray in this game, it's not so cut and dry with humanity's forces. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/316028-got-the-red-books-now-the-hard-part/#findComment-4225135 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terminus Posted November 14, 2015 Share Posted November 14, 2015 It depends, what kind of aesthetic are you looking for? Professional Soldiers Dark Angels - Valois/Bourbon French Knights, various secret orders Blood Angels - Spartans, glory in death! Emperor's Children - Ancient Greeks, look at me! Everybody look at MEEEEE! Imperial Fists - Teutonic Knights, taciturn and no nonsense Raven Guard - Special operations ninjas. Ultramarines - Roman legions Noble(?) Savages Space Wolves - Viking Raiders White Scars - Mongol Hordes World Eaters - Barbarian/Gladiator Berserkers War is Hell Death Guard - Fallout/nuclear wasteland/post-apocalyptic Iron Warriors - Gritty and merciless attrition of siege and trench warfare Nerds Iron Hands - I like robots! Salamanders - I like reptiles! Thousand Sons - I like archeology! Word Bearers - I like books! :cusss Alpha Legion - No, Mr Bond, I expect you to die.Night Lords - It puts the lotion on its skin. Sons of Horus - We look like fantasy bad guys. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/316028-got-the-red-books-now-the-hard-part/#findComment-4225169 Share on other sites More sharing options...
ElectricPaladin Posted November 14, 2015 Share Posted November 14, 2015 It depends, what kind of aesthetic are you looking for? Professional Soldiers Dark Angels - Valois/Bourbon French Knights, various secret orders Blood Angels - Spartans, glory in death! Emperor's Children - Ancient Greeks, look at me! Everybody look at MEEEEE! Imperial Fists - Teutonic Knights, taciturn and no nonsense Raven Guard - Special operations ninjas. Ultramarines - Roman legions Noble(?) Savages Space Wolves - Viking Raiders White Scars - Mongol Hordes World Eaters - Barbarian/Gladiator Berserkers War is Hell Death Guard - Fallout/nuclear wasteland/post-apocalyptic Iron Warriors - Gritty and merciless attrition of siege and trench warfare Nerds Iron Hands - I like robots! Salamanders - I like reptiles! Thousand Sons - I like archeology! Word Bearers - I like books! :cusss Alpha Legion - No, Mr Bond, I expect you to die. Night Lords - It puts the lotion on its skin. Sons of Horus - We look like fantasy bad guys. QFT. I chose salamanders for the following reasons: Green is my favorite color and I don't have any green GW armies currently. I like reptiles (I have a bearded dragon, and a tortoise, and a frog...) I like playing "good guys," and while the world of the Great Crusade is definitely one of greys (and darker shades), the Salamanders stand out as noble and compassionate, at least as much as possible. I like the "desperate last stand/asymmetrical warfare/we will die on our feet" vibe. I like mechanized armies (vehicles are resistant to melta) and close-range firefights (flame, melta) more than artillery and long-range firefights. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/316028-got-the-red-books-now-the-hard-part/#findComment-4225178 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nova_chron Posted November 15, 2015 Author Share Posted November 15, 2015 Thanks for in input guys i've definitely got my first legion narrowed down to that list. The imagery of that death guard moment is almost haunting as I believe that's exactly how they would behave. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/316028-got-the-red-books-now-the-hard-part/#findComment-4225205 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raktra Posted November 15, 2015 Share Posted November 15, 2015 You know when you see movies like Terminator where this huge guy is stomping towards someone, bullets taking chunks off him but doing no real harm, only leaving behind a clearer view of greasy, gore-slicked machinery that could snap them in two like a twig with the slightest pump of a piston, whilst emotionless glass eyes stare with disinterest like they're nothing? That's playing Iron Hands. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/316028-got-the-red-books-now-the-hard-part/#findComment-4225226 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frater Cornelius Posted November 15, 2015 Share Posted November 15, 2015 I'm a bit biased towards Death Guard, if we're all being honest. I can best describe why with a mental image: Picture a dark battlefield, the fog of war covering everything in an acrid stink. In the distance, shells whistle through the air a second after the crump of their discharge is heard. Men lay dying, calling for their mothers or sweethearts, who they were destined, long ago, to never be seen again, to come to their aid and carry them from their personal hells. The taste of copper cannot be washed from mouths as the red-tinged mist flows and rides the eddies and streams of battle. Then, as if in lockstep, they're heard for the first time, their weapons booming with staccato blasts at forces unseen. The fog starts to strobe as tracer fire and muzzle flash come nearer the centre field. There are no screams, there is no time. The usurpers are there in an instant, staggered lines slowly becoming one. A relentless march through the fields of mud, filth, and detritus of war deafens the ears as the unbreakable foot soldiers trudge along, killing from a distance the foe and silencing the wailing wounded. If you cannot fight you are of no use to them. His back broken, the section leader of the Imperial Army looks up from his supine position and then lets his head rest on a drinking trough, his body moving by arm strength alone. They would be coming for him soon but he would look them in the eye when the knife strikes. His thoughts on hearth and home, the commander sniffed a bit of snuff and readied himself. Before him, a giant stood, knife in hand. His armour, once a dull white, looked as if it hadn't been taken care of in decades. The sludge of war had consumed the warrior but if he cared, the Imperial Arms-man would never know. Within moments of staring at the Angel of Death, another legionnaire strode forward. He was equally unkempt but there was more ornamentation laid upon him. "No, not him," the second giant spoke to the first, motioning his sword to the army section's dead soldiers. He turned his helmet's dull, red eyes to the section leader and saluted. "One day, I wish to utilize my men as you have today. The Apothecarion has been notified. You will fight with us again." With that the section leader let a tear wipe a channel of filth away from his face. His hell was to continue. The Angels had judged him unworthy of glorious death- these Death Guard would not quit him. Anyway, I know it's not one of the armies you're after, but who knows? Maybe you have a second Legion somewhere in you ! Mehman! Allow me to shake your hand! Very good write up. I did a similar one a while back when discussing Phosphex DG lists wirh frater Charlo. When Eldar Xenos scream in agony as the liquid green fire is burning them alive. Gives me a warm feeling, like Christman :D Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/316028-got-the-red-books-now-the-hard-part/#findComment-4225348 Share on other sites More sharing options...
TemujinZero Posted November 15, 2015 Share Posted November 15, 2015 Night Lords - It puts the lotion on its skin. So tempted to build a Night Lords force and put this on a banner. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/316028-got-the-red-books-now-the-hard-part/#findComment-4225408 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nova_chron Posted November 15, 2015 Author Share Posted November 15, 2015 Haha well it's been decided after a thorough read I'm going Raven guard I like the legion rules and I feel I can do some really cool things with the black and white motif maybe a deep purple spot color Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/316028-got-the-red-books-now-the-hard-part/#findComment-4225886 Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_Gorgon Posted November 16, 2015 Share Posted November 16, 2015 I've gone raven guard also but am using silver instead of white as my veteran colour. White especially when i do it just looks to bright on a black model. Like the purple spot colour idea. Mine is dark red on sashes or maybe even claws Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/316028-got-the-red-books-now-the-hard-part/#findComment-4226016 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slips Posted November 16, 2015 Share Posted November 16, 2015 I've gone raven guard also but am using silver instead of white as my veteran colour. White especially when i do it just looks to bright on a black model. Like the purple spot colour idea. Mine is dark red on sashes or maybe even claws Look at Bladewolfs method of painting white. Might be what you're looking for. Hes got an Imperial Fist thread here in the subforum. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/316028-got-the-red-books-now-the-hard-part/#findComment-4226106 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toomanyprojects Posted November 16, 2015 Share Posted November 16, 2015 I'm word bearers mainly because of the exceptional models - I just adore them and the aesthetic suits me down to the ground. However, I also like Alpha Legion because even if you loose you can act like you planned it and can imply that you're kicking your opponent in the nuts on some other battlefield :) Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/316028-got-the-red-books-now-the-hard-part/#findComment-4226113 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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