jeffersonian000 Posted July 24, 2018 Share Posted July 24, 2018 I work in Security and Law Enforcement, am prior service and a Gulf War vet, with degrees in Electronics Engineering and Robotics, and have worked in the Semiconductor industry as well as with precious metals for industrial applications. And yet ... I started playing 40k over 30 years ago while in high school. My brothers also play 30k/40k, and they have degrees in architectural/mechanical drafting and mechanical engineering, respectively. It’s a family thing. SJ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stray Posted July 24, 2018 Share Posted July 24, 2018 I spent the majority of my working life making video games for (please don't hate me), a certain company generally known by two initials, or these days by a torrent of expletives... But Mirrors Edge was cool, and I did (some of) that. Then I went into developing the software that runs various ATC and Fighter Control programs in various places around the globe (so if planes crash... that was possibly me). Now I'm a parent full(ish) time while doing softwarey things from home (or trying to). One degree in Philosophy and Classical Studies, one Software Industry Degree equivalent qualification. (No masters or PhDs/DPhils, but hey, not bad for a cat! :P) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heliomanes Posted July 24, 2018 Share Posted July 24, 2018 I've got a BA in history, BA in religious studies, masters in religious studies (esotericism, religious experience, mysticism as a focus) and currently working on a PHD on teaching religion and philosophy in schools.Really interesting to read about your different backgrounds. I think it does a forum good too, since it serves as a reminder that there's actual people behind the usernames. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ImperialSquishiness Posted July 25, 2018 Author Share Posted July 25, 2018 I've got a degree in French that I put to use everyday. Whilst taking pictures of diabetic people's eyes... What a waste of 4 years! Lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sneakybamsen Posted July 25, 2018 Share Posted July 25, 2018 I've got a master from the university of the internet in bringing topics back on track Can't wait to get my two knights from the renegade set assembled, so I can actually play a knight army. They're going to be magnetised so that they can be run as anything almost, but I suspect it'll mainly be as Gallants. Sweet wrecking balls of death and destruction. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aegir_Einarsson Posted July 25, 2018 Share Posted July 25, 2018 Hmm. About gallant. So you guys have some sorr of questoris fist from 3rd party companies? I can’t find any:/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
librisrouge Posted July 25, 2018 Share Posted July 25, 2018 I’m trying this: https://www.shapeways.com/product/4GMRNV6R5/imperial-knight-power-fist?optionId=43422952&li=marketplace It’s in the mail now. I’ll post on it when it gets in next week. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vel'Cona Posted July 25, 2018 Share Posted July 25, 2018 That's pretty rad, librisrouge! Can't wait to see how it works out :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clingy Posted July 25, 2018 Share Posted July 25, 2018 I spent the majority of my working life making video games for (please don't hate me), a certain company generally known by two initials, or these days by a torrent of expletives... But Mirrors Edge was cool, and I did (some of) that. Then I went into developing the software that runs various ATC and Fighter Control programs in various places around the globe (so if planes crash... that was possibly me). Now I'm a parent full(ish) time while doing softwarey things from home (or trying to). One degree in Philosophy and Classical Studies, one Software Industry Degree equivalent qualification. (No masters or PhDs/DPhils, but hey, not bad for a cat! :P) Stray you beautiful human you! I cite Mirrors edge as the first game that certain two letter company did that was truly innovative. I absolutely loved it, fantastic and dare I say it a bit before it’s time. I don’t play games anymore other than 40k but I have fond memories of that one Good job sir Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stray Posted July 25, 2018 Share Posted July 25, 2018 I spent the majority of my working life making video games for (please don't hate me), a certain company generally known by two initials, or these days by a torrent of expletives... But Mirrors Edge was cool, and I did (some of) that. Then I went into developing the software that runs various ATC and Fighter Control programs in various places around the globe (so if planes crash... that was possibly me). Now I'm a parent full(ish) time while doing softwarey things from home (or trying to). One degree in Philosophy and Classical Studies, one Software Industry Degree equivalent qualification. (No masters or PhDs/DPhils, but hey, not bad for a cat! ) Stray you beautiful human you! I cite Mirrors edge as the first game that certain two letter company did that was truly innovative. I absolutely loved it, fantastic and dare I say it a bit before it’s time. I don’t play games anymore other than 40k but I have fond memories of that one Good job sir Aww, thanks Clingy! It wasn't perfect, but it was the one I was most proud of. Fun fact, originally it had multiplayer. There was a 'cops and runners' mode where one set of players had to catch the other and prevent a runner delivery over a Parkour course. The big issue at that company is nearly always the execs though - they're not gamers, they're business types who answer to shareholders, so features like that are cut because 'it must ship now $$$'. It's a shame, because there really is a lot of incredible talent there who are generally as passionate and frustrated as the gaming community about it all :/ Fun times really though over all. We published all the non digital releases of the Orange Box for Valve too, as well as handling QA and the console conversions, which meant we got to do some work on Portal, TF2 etc, which was also amazing - and still great to have on a CV/Resume. @Libisrouge - I second Vel, that looks great! Please do put up some pics when it's done. Would love to see it! i'm still reasonably convinced that for it's points, the good old gallant is possibly the scariest unit in the game. Especially factoring in wargear... O.o Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crazy Jay Posted July 26, 2018 Share Posted July 26, 2018 I’m prior Air Force, have a BS in Technical Management and I work as a Field Service Engineer repairing medical diagnostic equipment. Would house Moratan be good for for a Gallant with the +1 to hit coupled with 2+ WS or are nat 1s always a miss? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karhedron Posted July 26, 2018 Share Posted July 26, 2018 Would house Moratan be good for for a Gallant with the +1 to hit coupled with 2+ WS or are nat 1s always a miss?Natural 1s always miss IIRC. Would be good if you want to make use of the Gauntlet though as it cancels out the -1 to Hit penalty. Krast is also good for rerolling misses on the charge. On the Imperialis side, Hawkshroud is good for keeping your Gallant punching until the bitter end and Terryn is good for getting them into combat quickly. Several houses have bonuses that work quite well on Gallants so often your choice of House will be determined by what other Knights are in your list and what Relics/Stratagems/WL Traits you wish to use. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
librisrouge Posted August 3, 2018 Share Posted August 3, 2018 I got that shapeways bit in and it’s way too small for a proper knight. It might fit a warglave well. Just a heads up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hermanista Posted August 3, 2018 Share Posted August 3, 2018 My new thinking is Raven, for a bigger brother version of yours, 2 Gallants and a valiant. Companions is going to be so useful for Gallants and valiant, plus Armigers iirc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ImperialSquishiness Posted August 3, 2018 Author Share Posted August 3, 2018 Order of companions is little use to Gallants. Only works in the shooting phase. Crusaders, Helverins and either dominus class Knight however, and it becomes vicious. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hermanista Posted August 3, 2018 Share Posted August 3, 2018 True, am mixing it up. Ignore me. This is what happens when I have a few weeks off Wargaming to concentrate on end of year work. But summer holidays now, let's go reread my rules! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aegir_Einarsson Posted August 9, 2018 Share Posted August 9, 2018 Gallants as terryn. Crusader Also with relic RFBC, And Raven castellan. One gallant with lantstrider Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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