our_baz Posted April 15, 2016 Share Posted April 15, 2016 The time is nearly upon us for ETL V. For the past two years I've been involved in the previous ETL's the guard have more than done themselves proud. So after some soul searching I'm avoiding the lure of the AoD forum and my BA successor chapter and pledging again this year for the guard. As for what I'm going to vow....well unfortunately don't have any stormhammers, baneblades or Knights in my paint queue. But I have the following: CCS 3 inf squads 2 melta vets 1 mortar team 1 LC team Psyker chimera Not point heavy I know, but I intend on completing what I vow. So who's in the grand endeavour this year and what can you bring to the party? Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/321477-etl-v-call-to-arms/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
CoffeeGrunt Posted April 15, 2016 Share Posted April 15, 2016 I suppose it's as good a time as any to pitch in. I dug through the ol' Guard reserves awaiting painting, and there's plenty for me to be doing, including: - Vendetta Gunship, - Vulture Gunship, - Avenger Gunship, - A mix of Devlidogs, Leman Russes and suchlike, - Many, many Infantry, Not as big as my contribution last year, but I reckon I can help out a bit while trimming the pile of models awaiting painting. :) Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/321477-etl-v-call-to-arms/#findComment-4365982 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jolemai Posted April 15, 2016 Share Posted April 15, 2016 So after some soul searching I'm avoiding the lure of my BA successor chapter and pledging again this year for the guard. Boooo Joking aside, all the best to the Guard forum and I hope we can keep pace with you again this year! Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/321477-etl-v-call-to-arms/#findComment-4366008 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sviar Posted April 15, 2016 Share Posted April 15, 2016 Well, I have always supported the Guard since the second ETL, hopefully this is the year we reach that 100 percent line. So I'll take a brake from fielding and painting FoW and WM to paint what I have which is: 2-5 Priests At least 2 Infantry squads 2 HW teams(to be mixed in with the squads) Probably something else, depends what I find in the plastic pile, I want to say some Sentinels but we'll see. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/321477-etl-v-call-to-arms/#findComment-4366018 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Semper Posted April 15, 2016 Share Posted April 15, 2016 Ahh... the Guard! The workhorse of the IFOR faction. Last year you guys lost second place to HH for something like 500pts... Can you reverse this, this year or better yet come to the top? Don't forget the high completion rate may make up for luck of huge amount of pledged points. Last year there was also an... informal competition with the AdMech. That will be fun to watch again this year. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/321477-etl-v-call-to-arms/#findComment-4366052 Share on other sites More sharing options...
elmo Posted April 15, 2016 Share Posted April 15, 2016 This commissar will be watching the guard commitments quietly from the sidelines this year and offering encouragement as required. The lure of The Rock has called me back to clear out some Dark Angels from the painting backlog... Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/321477-etl-v-call-to-arms/#findComment-4366170 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Urzu4 Posted April 15, 2016 Share Posted April 15, 2016 Quick silly question. I have joined recently on the ost few months, is this ETL like the campaign vow for painting? If so I have a bunch of stuff to vow. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/321477-etl-v-call-to-arms/#findComment-4366172 Share on other sites More sharing options...
CoffeeGrunt Posted April 15, 2016 Share Posted April 15, 2016 Yup, it's a yearly painting competition that runs for a couple of months or so. You pledge to support a single Faction, (Guard, Ad Mech, Dark Angels, etc.) You then make a vow to paint stuff, and paint it before the deadline. You can then re-vow additional things to paint. Important aspect is to only vow what you can deliver on, because failing one is failing all the others. Additionally, the overall percentage of completed vows vs vows pledged affects the final score, so a smaller, more dedicated faction can get the leg-up on factions that have more vows, but less of them actually get finished. :) Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/321477-etl-v-call-to-arms/#findComment-4366180 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dragonlover Posted April 15, 2016 Share Posted April 15, 2016 It's good to see the Hammer of the Emperor finally mobilising. I was starting to worry you'd all used your fire last year. Dragonlover Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/321477-etl-v-call-to-arms/#findComment-4366181 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jolemai Posted April 15, 2016 Share Posted April 15, 2016 It's good to see the Hammer of the Emperor finally mobilising. I was starting to worry you'd all used your fire last year. Dragonlover Typical Imperium bureaucracy: slow to get going but when they finally do you'd better get out of the way. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/321477-etl-v-call-to-arms/#findComment-4366184 Share on other sites More sharing options...
elmo Posted April 15, 2016 Share Posted April 15, 2016 Here is the link to last year's ETL. http://www.bolterandchainsword.com/topic/306909-e-tenebrae-lux-iv/?p=4025486 Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/321477-etl-v-call-to-arms/#findComment-4366186 Share on other sites More sharing options...
CoffeeGrunt Posted April 15, 2016 Share Posted April 15, 2016 When does this start again, by the way? I might use it to galvanise myself back into painting and playing 40K. :) Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/321477-etl-v-call-to-arms/#findComment-4366191 Share on other sites More sharing options...
elmo Posted April 15, 2016 Share Posted April 15, 2016 The start date is still tbc but is traditionally beginning of May. The best plan is to start building and priming now. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/321477-etl-v-call-to-arms/#findComment-4366206 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Semper Posted April 15, 2016 Share Posted April 15, 2016 Quick silly question. I have joined recently on the ost few months, is this ETL like the campaign vow for painting? If so I have a bunch of stuff to vow. The ETL is a yearly painting event that lasts for three months. It pits forum against forum and people are invited to paint legal units from their respective Codices (or associated army lists). The units should be WYSIWYG and are awarded points equal to their points cost in the relevant list. The faction with the highest point-count is the ETL Champion of the year. Feel free to visit the previous years' events that can be found here: http://www.bolterandchainsword.com/topic/280474-official-events-archive/ Feel free to ask questions - I or other ETL veterans will be more than happy to answer! :) Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/321477-etl-v-call-to-arms/#findComment-4366350 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toxichobbit Posted April 15, 2016 Share Posted April 15, 2016 I'm seriously torn between Codex Marines and Guard this year. Either way I doubt I'd paint much. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/321477-etl-v-call-to-arms/#findComment-4366518 Share on other sites More sharing options...
cracklingvoice Posted April 16, 2016 Share Posted April 16, 2016 Depending on finances, I'll throw down a pledge. I need Wyverns (2), Leman Russes (4), and Basilisks (3) to support the two infantry platoons I have. Can't make a promise yet, but I sure would like to take part. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/321477-etl-v-call-to-arms/#findComment-4366843 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Icepick Posted April 16, 2016 Share Posted April 16, 2016 Good thing i have just bought ~25 old metal stormtroopers and kasrkin off ebay to bolster my forces, plus creed & kell and the old cadian metal command squad. Now i will have something to keep me motivated to paint them! Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/321477-etl-v-call-to-arms/#findComment-4367043 Share on other sites More sharing options...
our_baz Posted April 16, 2016 Author Share Posted April 16, 2016 Good to see you guys returning. Already getting baited by Chaos....are they worried?? Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/321477-etl-v-call-to-arms/#findComment-4367272 Share on other sites More sharing options...
RADU LYKAN Posted April 17, 2016 Share Posted April 17, 2016 They should be, I have a super heavy company in boxes and two bottles of glue ready to go as soon as I finish a possessed for mordheim :) Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/321477-etl-v-call-to-arms/#findComment-4367732 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Semper Posted April 17, 2016 Share Posted April 17, 2016 They say big guns never tire. I'd add big tanks also never tire! Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/321477-etl-v-call-to-arms/#findComment-4367753 Share on other sites More sharing options...
UltraRich Posted April 17, 2016 Share Posted April 17, 2016 Is that that time already? Ive got a couple of Russ's that need painting so I'll throw them into the grinder Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/321477-etl-v-call-to-arms/#findComment-4368179 Share on other sites More sharing options...
WarriorFish Posted April 18, 2016 Share Posted April 18, 2016 It's good to see the Hammer of the Emperor finally mobilising. I was starting to worry you'd all used your fire last year. Dragonlover Nonsense! While the others frantically rush around in desperation His Guard need no such frivolity. Under the benevolent guidance of the commissariat all is in hand, as it always will be. Once more the ETL is coming, let the barracks show all that quality has a quantity all of its own as we do each year! To your painting stations comrades, let no model be left behind! Remember; the ETL is about the hobby and clearing your decks. It is the kick up the arse you need to finish that model you've been putting off, the motivation for that last squad. Paint well and paint promptly but try and push yourself to do something new, something better than before. I am once more looking at my Knight - what better opportunity than the ETL to leap into the unknown? I've also got some Bullgryns that I want to do Onwards to glory comrades! Let us remind our foes of that creeping chill they feel when they hear the thunder of our tanks and the rumble of countless boots in step... Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/321477-etl-v-call-to-arms/#findComment-4368559 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guilloom Posted April 18, 2016 Share Posted April 18, 2016 Good, that will be my first ETL. Plan to pledge an Ogryn Squad, a LR, a few boots (20+ guardsmen) and 2 HWS. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/321477-etl-v-call-to-arms/#findComment-4368568 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Semper Posted April 18, 2016 Share Posted April 18, 2016 Good to see new recruits joining the ranks of the Veterans! :) Now remember that last year the AdMech added more points to the IFOR faction than you guys, so maybe it's time to show them who's boss? :P Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/321477-etl-v-call-to-arms/#findComment-4368586 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Son_of_D0rn Posted April 18, 2016 Share Posted April 18, 2016 This is well timed, finally getting around to sorting and stripping my Vostroyans so might have to add a couple of Infantry Platoons. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/321477-etl-v-call-to-arms/#findComment-4368629 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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