SlangWhanger Posted November 24, 2015 Share Posted November 24, 2015 Imperial Knights? Legio Titanicus? Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/316368-starting-a-new-faction-if-you-had-to-choose/page/2/#findComment-4234205 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nicodemus Doloroso Posted November 24, 2015 Share Posted November 24, 2015 Well yes. I like the allure of a tank company. That would be WAY different to play. Vehicles are easy to assemble and paint, but a pain to transport. I could dig deeper into the Scale Modeller bag of tricks for weathering and what not. I could use them as allies for choppy angels. I'm not sure I could handle the idea of painting 100 guardsmen, though. DKoK looks awesome. I haven't seen the rules. But model-wise it's just nok going to happen. Strictly speaking I don't see why you must use DKoK models to use their list. The Assault Brigade is not the most effective in the current milieu but I can confirm from personal experience that it is an absolute ton of fun to play. You'd be surprised at how decent the WS4 makes them in hand-to-hand combat, and they are almost fearless but not quite. I did a series of batreps that I could dig up the link for if you're interested. A tank company would probably be a good compromise to painting 100 guardsmen. Bring a few units of Guard in Chimerae to hold ground and support the tanks, then max the rest of the list out with armour. Lots of fun to be had there and totally different from BA. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/316368-starting-a-new-faction-if-you-had-to-choose/page/2/#findComment-4234309 Share on other sites More sharing options...
deathspectersgt7 Posted November 24, 2015 Share Posted November 24, 2015 If you want a break and do another faction here is my take. Da Boyz are the bestest wheez funz ta do. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/316368-starting-a-new-faction-if-you-had-to-choose/page/2/#findComment-4234320 Share on other sites More sharing options...
LutherMax Posted November 24, 2015 Share Posted November 24, 2015 Yeah Orks are great fun - I've got a (very small) force myself which I'll be expanding... Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/316368-starting-a-new-faction-if-you-had-to-choose/page/2/#findComment-4234333 Share on other sites More sharing options...
tjr Posted November 24, 2015 Author Share Posted November 24, 2015 Nah. My regular gaming buddy plays orks.I'm feeling as if IG is the "logical" choice. But when I'm visualizing buying a bunch of Russes my inner voice: "But I want Skitarii!" I think we're done here. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/316368-starting-a-new-faction-if-you-had-to-choose/page/2/#findComment-4234390 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xenith Posted November 24, 2015 Share Posted November 24, 2015 Just to throw in my reasoning behind starting another faction: I could never beat Eldar with my 3rd ed BA. I hated them. Nothing worked. Even my I5 charges were nerfed by their I6 malarkey. I decided, if you can't beat them, join them. That, and I love the Falcon chassis. My ideal guard army is an armoured division. All tanks, all the time. Like, 12 armoured models in a 1500pt game. That would be fun. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/316368-starting-a-new-faction-if-you-had-to-choose/page/2/#findComment-4234431 Share on other sites More sharing options...
ElectricPaladin Posted November 24, 2015 Share Posted November 24, 2015 Just to throw in my reasoning behind starting another faction: I could never beat Eldar with my 3rd ed BA. I hated them. Nothing worked. Even my I5 charges were nerfed by their I6 malarkey. I decided, if you can't beat them, join them. That, and I love the Falcon chassis. My ideal guard army is an armoured division. All tanks, all the time. Like, 12 armoured models in a 1500pt game. That would be fun. I had an Eldar army for a little while. I got bored of how fast they were. I mean, I like fast armies, but I also like to make choices. When half my army can almost cross the board long-ways on a lark, it stops being a matter of making tough choices. So I traded them away. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/316368-starting-a-new-faction-if-you-had-to-choose/page/2/#findComment-4234437 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jolemai Posted November 24, 2015 Share Posted November 24, 2015 I think we're done here.Folks, as this isn't BA related and the OP is done, let's wind this up please. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/316368-starting-a-new-faction-if-you-had-to-choose/page/2/#findComment-4234446 Share on other sites More sharing options...
tjr Posted November 25, 2015 Author Share Posted November 25, 2015 I think we're done here.Folks, as this isn't BA related and the OP is done, let's wind this up please. I completely disagree. My intention with this thread wasn't actually just finding out what I should do personally, but also open up a discussion about what other factions compliment our BAs. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/316368-starting-a-new-faction-if-you-had-to-choose/page/2/#findComment-4234757 Share on other sites More sharing options...
tjr Posted November 25, 2015 Author Share Posted November 25, 2015 Just to throw in my reasoning behind starting another faction: I could never beat Eldar with my 3rd ed BA. I hated them. Nothing worked. Even my I5 charges were nerfed by their I6 malarkey. I decided, if you can't beat them, join them. That, and I love the Falcon chassis. My ideal guard army is an armoured division. All tanks, all the time. Like, 12 armoured models in a 1500pt game. That would be fun. And now I'm in doubt again :) 12x £31 = £372... Hmmmm. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/316368-starting-a-new-faction-if-you-had-to-choose/page/2/#findComment-4234760 Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaptainHelion Posted November 25, 2015 Share Posted November 25, 2015 I think we're done here.Folks, as this isn't BA related and the OP is done, let's wind this up please. I completely disagree. My intention with this thread wasn't actually just finding out what I should do personally, but also open up a discussion about what other factions compliment our BAs. So we should make sure to keep it on topic for the B&C. No Xenos. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/316368-starting-a-new-faction-if-you-had-to-choose/page/2/#findComment-4234785 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jolemai Posted November 25, 2015 Share Posted November 25, 2015 I think we're done here.Folks, as this isn't BA related and the OP is done, let's wind this up please. I completely disagree. My intention with this thread wasn't actually just finding out what I should do personally, but also open up a discussion about what other factions compliment our BAs. None of which was mentioned in the first post: LFGS is having a Black Friday sale later this week (20% off). I've been playing Blood Angels since I re-started the hobby a year ago (sometimes with a bit of Imperial Fist allies). I'm looking to start a new Faction and I need your input in picking one, since I want one that's "different", and who knows better than the B&C Sons of Sanguinius? I'm open to any (well .. most) factions except loyal space marines. What should I consider and why? Right off the bat I find Eldar Aspect Warriors (ie. not Wraiths) and Skitarii attractive, but I'd love to get some input from the forum. If this is truly to find out what allies would best suit your Blood Angels armies/collection then I suggest steering the thread that way; if it stays on its current path I will be moving it to Amicus Ades. Note that discussion of Xenos is strictly prohibited on this sub-forum. If you wish to discuss tactics to beat them, you want the Tactica sub-forum, if you want to take some with your army, then it is tolerated in small doses in the Army Lists sub-forum. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/316368-starting-a-new-faction-if-you-had-to-choose/page/2/#findComment-4234796 Share on other sites More sharing options...
tjr Posted November 25, 2015 Author Share Posted November 25, 2015 · Hidden by Jolemai, December 9, 2015 - Unproductive. Hidden by Jolemai, December 9, 2015 - Unproductive. Alright. Whatever. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/316368-starting-a-new-faction-if-you-had-to-choose/page/2/#findComment-4234808
Brother Raul Posted November 26, 2015 Share Posted November 26, 2015 DE would be cheap and can play quite differently to BA. Love the look of their scourges, incubi & skimmers. If you want edlar aspect warriors check out biel tan. Dark reapers, Striking scorpions, warp spiders and swooping hawks ALL float my boat. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/316368-starting-a-new-faction-if-you-had-to-choose/page/2/#findComment-4235717 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jolemai Posted November 26, 2015 Share Posted November 26, 2015 DE would be cheap and can play quite differently to BA. Love the look of their scourges, incubi & skimmers. If you want edlar aspect warriors check out biel tan. Dark reapers, Striking scorpions, warp spiders and swooping hawks ALL float my boat. Whilst the advice is appreciated, none of the above compliment tjr's (or anyone's) BA in a board-approved manner. Last chance folks, otherwise I'll have to move/close it. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/316368-starting-a-new-faction-if-you-had-to-choose/page/2/#findComment-4235725 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xenith Posted November 26, 2015 Share Posted November 26, 2015 My ideal guard army is an armoured division. All tanks, all the time. Like, 12 armoured models in a 1500pt game. That would be fun. And now I'm in doubt again 12x £31 = £372... Hmmmm. Looks like your wish might come true. I'm tempted by this one: http://www.games-workshop.com/en-AU/The-Steel-Host Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/316368-starting-a-new-faction-if-you-had-to-choose/page/2/#findComment-4235894 Share on other sites More sharing options...
tjr Posted November 26, 2015 Author Share Posted November 26, 2015 Unless my math is wrong, that's actually cheaper than buying 7 Russes. And you get a free Hydra-thing Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/316368-starting-a-new-faction-if-you-had-to-choose/page/2/#findComment-4235961 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xenith Posted November 26, 2015 Share Posted November 26, 2015 Unless my math is wrong, that's actually cheaper than buying 7 Russes. And you get a free Hydra-thing You know what Blood Angels really lack? It's long range AP3 firepower. If you could somehow find an army that had a lot of that, they would work well both independently, and allied with your Blood Angels. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/316368-starting-a-new-faction-if-you-had-to-choose/page/2/#findComment-4236234 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlo Posted November 27, 2015 Share Posted November 27, 2015 KNIGHTS AND LEMAN RUSSES HOOOOOOOOO! Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/316368-starting-a-new-faction-if-you-had-to-choose/page/2/#findComment-4236547 Share on other sites More sharing options...
tjr Posted November 27, 2015 Author Share Posted November 27, 2015 So... Yeah. The Russes were sold out. I take that as a sign. http://i.imgur.com/6PdRfxv.jpg Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/316368-starting-a-new-faction-if-you-had-to-choose/page/2/#findComment-4236889 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlo Posted November 28, 2015 Share Posted November 28, 2015 Awesomesauce. Skitarii are some of the best minis GW have put out. Enjoy! Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/316368-starting-a-new-faction-if-you-had-to-choose/page/2/#findComment-4237610 Share on other sites More sharing options...
LutherMax Posted November 28, 2015 Share Posted November 28, 2015 I am happy by proxy ;) Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/316368-starting-a-new-faction-if-you-had-to-choose/page/2/#findComment-4237623 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xenith Posted November 28, 2015 Share Posted November 28, 2015 Triple/quad haywire skitarii vanguard in a Fast Attack BA drop pod is definitely something you should do. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/316368-starting-a-new-faction-if-you-had-to-choose/page/2/#findComment-4237871 Share on other sites More sharing options...
LutherMax Posted November 28, 2015 Share Posted November 28, 2015 How you gonna paint them? Did you get the codex? Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/316368-starting-a-new-faction-if-you-had-to-choose/page/2/#findComment-4237878 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlo Posted November 29, 2015 Share Posted November 29, 2015 Triple/quad haywire skitarii vanguard in a Fast Attack BA drop pod is definitely something you should do. "This BA players consistently lands BS7 HAYWIRE SHOTS into the enemies DEPLOYMENT ZONE Fluff players HATE him. Find out his secret here." I love that joke. But yes, even though it somewhat crosses over with our-meltacide units, it's more reliable to an extent and looks cool! Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/316368-starting-a-new-faction-if-you-had-to-choose/page/2/#findComment-4238037 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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