WAR Posted August 27, 2018 Share Posted August 27, 2018 fix some the rules and I would be happy.... and PLASTIC PENITENT ENGINES! Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/347326-sisters-speculation-topic/page/7/#findComment-5154661 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beams Posted August 27, 2018 Share Posted August 27, 2018 Yeah, I'd be happy just with strategems and order traits... And hopefully usable Penitent engines. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/347326-sisters-speculation-topic/page/7/#findComment-5154728 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eddie Orlock Posted August 28, 2018 Share Posted August 28, 2018 … How would everyone feel if what we got was...exactly what we have now; ...I'd not only be okay with that, it would seem pretty close to ideal. Aside from replacing the generic flying nun option. Now, it's a question of just how closely they cleaved to the old options. I vaguely expect in a case like this we'd see analogues to the 'advanced' primaris core options, basic Godwyn-Diazes, 'assault' versions, and 'heavy' version. Yes, I kind of expect the mind bending 'light-heavy' bolter. I mean, they invented 'Heavy-Bolter-Pistols' for Inceptors. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/347326-sisters-speculation-topic/page/7/#findComment-5155157 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Montford Posted August 28, 2018 Share Posted August 28, 2018 Feel like doing some cold water speculation. We all dream of sisters being full on overhauled and new units and whatnot. We're an awesome army long overdue and deserving of one. How would everyone feel if what we got was...exactly what we have now; no new units, no flyers, no skimmers, no fancy mellee celestian terminator, nothing enthusiastic. What if what we got is exactly what we have now- but in plastic. Lets put a nice icy cold wet blanket on all our dreams and think about how we'd feel if our massive update, was just a straight conversion to plastic and nothing else? Personally id still just be glad for the attention. The prospect of potentially cheaper $ special and heavy weapons still pleases me. If that were to be the case I would be severely disappointed, and would feel that the Sisters have once again been relegated to the trash heap of no respect. I really, really don't want to be going into my games with that kind of chip on my shoulder as I'm afraid it would remove some of the enjoyment out of playing. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/347326-sisters-speculation-topic/page/7/#findComment-5155363 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Grimskull Posted August 28, 2018 Share Posted August 28, 2018 While I wouldn't be completely upset, so long as certain aesthetic qualities were met (such as some kind of visual distinction to Celestians, and more armor variation), I feel like it would be a missed opportunity. Armies of the Imperium have a clear aesthetic separating them from each other branch. They may overlap with some equipment of war, but they all generally bring stuff of their own to fill roles on the battlefield. This is why I've been such a big proponent of a main battle-tank and fliers for the sisters. I also feel that some kind of tools need to be made available (rules or models) to account for the mid-range shooting army that the sisters generally are. (Yes I know bolters! But 2/3rds of our shooting is most effective at 8" or less) That all said, more than even models, I've wanted a fully fleshed-out codex on par with that of the ones we see coming out in 8th. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/347326-sisters-speculation-topic/page/7/#findComment-5155438 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Servant of Dante Posted August 28, 2018 Share Posted August 28, 2018 I’m kinda hoping we don’t get any new units, I like the way the army is set out now and there’s a pretty decent chance I’d not like any additions made. Sisters on robot horses still welcome though :P That aside I’m more worried about the aesthetics of the models (they look good so far imo) and the fluff of the rules (stratagems and so on, also the holy trinity). Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/347326-sisters-speculation-topic/page/7/#findComment-5155823 Share on other sites More sharing options...
taikishi Posted August 29, 2018 Share Posted August 29, 2018 Considering the Rule of X and we'd be one of, if not the, first codexes actually designed and tested with the rule in mind? I'd probably show up at GW HQ with torches and pitchforks. We need a few more units to flesh out the army and especially need another non-unique HQ choice. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/347326-sisters-speculation-topic/page/7/#findComment-5156382 Share on other sites More sharing options...
dracpanzer Posted August 29, 2018 Share Posted August 29, 2018 Considering the Rule of X and we'd be one of, if not the, first codexes actually designed and tested with the rule in mind? I'd probably show up at GW HQ with torches and pitchforks. We need a few more units to flesh out the army and especially need another non-unique HQ choice. Just adding some equipment variation data-slates could fix the issue of Ro3. Buff Canoness , Melee Canoness, Flying Canoness.. Applied even a fifth as liberal as they are with other armies and we would have a lot of freedom to make lists. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/347326-sisters-speculation-topic/page/7/#findComment-5156519 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beams Posted August 29, 2018 Share Posted August 29, 2018 Considering the Rule of X and we'd be one of, if not the, first codexes actually designed and tested with the rule in mind? I'd probably show up at GW HQ with torches and pitchforks. We need a few more units to flesh out the army and especially need another non-unique HQ choice. Just adding some equipment variation data-slates could fix the issue of Ro3. Buff Canoness , Melee Canoness, Flying Canoness.. Applued even a fifth as liberal as they are with other armies and we would have a lot of freedom to make lists.Just give us a palantinr, based on a Lt and it would make us insanely good with a reroll ones to wound on meltas and massed Bolters. Add a chapter master reroll failed hits, and we are disgusting Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/347326-sisters-speculation-topic/page/7/#findComment-5156554 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sume Posted August 30, 2018 Share Posted August 30, 2018 I would enjoy seeing a new unit or two. Nothing fancy and not a copy and paste of what space marines have. Also be nice if celestines could actually take melee weapons. Not that I want to use them as a close combat squad expect that had been the intended role for them. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/347326-sisters-speculation-topic/page/7/#findComment-5156836 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aqui Posted August 30, 2018 Author Share Posted August 30, 2018 Do you mean Celestians? If so, yes, it would be good for us to have a unit with a Meleé ability. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/347326-sisters-speculation-topic/page/7/#findComment-5156842 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sume Posted August 30, 2018 Share Posted August 30, 2018 Ya. That's what I meant. I replied on my phone so I don't always catch some of the errors. I should add I hope the bring back the inquisitors and things like the 2nd ed white dwarf ordo heretics strike force. We be the only army to really use drop pods and make us very unique while having some space marines toys. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/347326-sisters-speculation-topic/page/7/#findComment-5156861 Share on other sites More sharing options...
ERJAK Posted August 30, 2018 Share Posted August 30, 2018 As an army, we literally only need a second data-sheet with 'scout' on it and 2 more HQ options and we'd be perfect(like we were pre-RO3, in my opinion). That said, I want new units anyway. It has much less to do with with filling gaps in our army building (although light vehicle, flyer, heavy infantry, cavalry, and being able to do ANYTHING S9 or higher are all things that would be incredibly useful) and more to do with wanting to see what kind of stuff GW could come out with. Love'em or hate'em GW have been absolutely killing it with large impressive centerpiece models. The things they could do with the sisters of battle aesthetic on a giant tank, or a fire-raptor type flyer or some kinda crazy super penitent walker thing would be incredible. The amount of space they have to work with within the sisters aesthetic is massive. As much as I love the sisters, model wise we're SUPER basic. 15 minutes and a chisel would give you a space marine army, pretty much. I want to push out of the sort of 'space marines but t3' niche and go a bit crazy tbh. Also, I'm sick of having a 1 to 1 parity with space marines and want toys they have no equivalence for. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/347326-sisters-speculation-topic/page/7/#findComment-5156876 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Atrus Posted August 30, 2018 Share Posted August 30, 2018 Some of the previewed heads i like and some i think meh. I absolutely love love LOVE the one with the habit/cowl. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/347326-sisters-speculation-topic/page/7/#findComment-5156934 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Isolia Posted August 30, 2018 Share Posted August 30, 2018 Yeah nice that at least we'll have a choice of heads, the helmeted ones are cool too, true to the old spirit :) Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/347326-sisters-speculation-topic/page/7/#findComment-5156939 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slasher956 Posted August 30, 2018 Share Posted August 30, 2018 Are there going to be any changes to acts of faith.... I noticed no mention of them Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/347326-sisters-speculation-topic/page/7/#findComment-5156942 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Atrus Posted August 30, 2018 Share Posted August 30, 2018 We shall see come Chapter Approved. Havent heard anything about any changes yet. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/347326-sisters-speculation-topic/page/7/#findComment-5156998 Share on other sites More sharing options...
grimsanity Posted August 30, 2018 Share Posted August 30, 2018 I honestly don't like the heads. I'm glad we have 3rd party options Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/347326-sisters-speculation-topic/page/7/#findComment-5157196 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slasher956 Posted August 30, 2018 Share Posted August 30, 2018 Any reason why you dont like them? personally I'm not 100% on the open helmet but for the rest I think there is a nice vairity of heads... Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/347326-sisters-speculation-topic/page/7/#findComment-5157292 Share on other sites More sharing options...
WAR Posted August 30, 2018 Share Posted August 30, 2018 I agree about the Open helmet Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/347326-sisters-speculation-topic/page/7/#findComment-5157294 Share on other sites More sharing options...
robofish7591 Posted August 30, 2018 Share Posted August 30, 2018 I agree that the open helmet looks kind of odd, I never really imagined them opening like that. I think the rest of the heads look fine though, plus you could probably add in some statuesque heads for even more variety. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/347326-sisters-speculation-topic/page/7/#findComment-5157321 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slasher956 Posted August 30, 2018 Share Posted August 30, 2018 wonder if escher heads from necromunda would fit the models :p Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/347326-sisters-speculation-topic/page/7/#findComment-5157327 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beams Posted August 30, 2018 Share Posted August 30, 2018 wonder if escher heads from necromunda would fit the models :p They should, they are pretty standard size. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/347326-sisters-speculation-topic/page/7/#findComment-5157374 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mekhitar Posted August 30, 2018 Share Posted August 30, 2018 If anyone ends up with open helmets they want to trade, I’d do it in a heartbeat. It’s my favorite head option! That said, I’m a little concerned that the preview did not mention order traits. It -did- reference new units, though, so that is exciting. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/347326-sisters-speculation-topic/page/7/#findComment-5157415 Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaptainMarsh Posted August 30, 2018 Share Posted August 30, 2018 New units are good. More importantly to me are changes to some units that need them- Celestians and BSS come to mind- and wargear options. Sticking within the theme of the holy trinity but expanding the arsenal. A Shield of Faith change would be appreciated. But to answer the earlier question: If all w got were plastic models and everything else was the same, I'd be let down with the codex and ecstatic with the models. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/347326-sisters-speculation-topic/page/7/#findComment-5157424 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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