Dreagher Posted May 24, 2019 Share Posted May 24, 2019 It's not about winning, it's about having a great time! (winning would be pretty cool though) Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/355854-gearing-up-for-etl/page/4/#findComment-5319954 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Semper Posted May 24, 2019 Share Posted May 24, 2019 There is no reason why you shouldn't win. I mean last year CSMs lost to BAs. Who would have thought that? Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/355854-gearing-up-for-etl/page/4/#findComment-5319983 Share on other sites More sharing options...
noigrim Posted May 25, 2019 Share Posted May 25, 2019 I'm looking at 8 lesser daemons, 1 greater daemon and 20 possessed as a starting pledge Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/355854-gearing-up-for-etl/page/4/#findComment-5320227 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chaoself Posted May 25, 2019 Share Posted May 25, 2019 I just bought a predator to bolster up my vow a bit. Not Sure about the loadout though because I don't like the look of the sidearms. :) Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/355854-gearing-up-for-etl/page/4/#findComment-5320265 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vykes Posted May 25, 2019 Share Posted May 25, 2019 To tell ya the truth Chaoself, I've always been one that wanted to toy with Mars pattern predators with schürzen and an HK missile, then use them as cheap cavalry tanks. And as much as I like the T-55 Deimos, I have a thing for Leopard 2 preds. Just the standard pred kit, not the Baal or what not right? Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/355854-gearing-up-for-etl/page/4/#findComment-5320297 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Viridia Posted May 25, 2019 Share Posted May 25, 2019 Trying to get a Stormblade and some terminators ready for the event, decided to stick to my (excessively large) guns and I'll be pledging for AoD again this year. @Captain Semper, question for you just to clarify; with regards to Out-Of-Competition vows, do existing vows need to be completed first? Just in case I get tired of doing yellow for a bit and decide to embrace the midnight clad. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/355854-gearing-up-for-etl/page/4/#findComment-5320326 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Semper Posted May 25, 2019 Share Posted May 25, 2019 Not at all... OOC vow can be done at any point. :) Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/355854-gearing-up-for-etl/page/4/#findComment-5320331 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chaoself Posted May 25, 2019 Share Posted May 25, 2019 Yeah, Vykes, it is the standard Kit. I'm having a 5 man HSS Lascannon Squad so I think I'll go with heavy Bolters. On the other hand Lascannons and machine spirit sounds Good, too. :) Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/355854-gearing-up-for-etl/page/4/#findComment-5320346 Share on other sites More sharing options...
StruManChu Posted May 25, 2019 Share Posted May 25, 2019 Working on things for Vow 1! Yes, that's a Sicaran Venator in the background of the first pic. No, I'm not sure if I'll commit to doing it yet. We've got a four month old baby. Hobby time is the first thing on the chopping block. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/355854-gearing-up-for-etl/page/4/#findComment-5320361 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chaoself Posted May 25, 2019 Share Posted May 25, 2019 That vigilator looks ace. :) Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/355854-gearing-up-for-etl/page/4/#findComment-5320376 Share on other sites More sharing options...
sockwithaticket Posted May 25, 2019 Share Posted May 25, 2019 Yep, badass. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/355854-gearing-up-for-etl/page/4/#findComment-5320389 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Semper Fortis Posted May 26, 2019 Author Share Posted May 26, 2019 Trying to get a Stormblade and some terminators ready for the event, decided to stick to my (excessively large) guns and I'll be pledging for AoD again this year. @Captain Semper, question for you just to clarify; with regards to Out-Of-Competition vows, do existing vows need to be completed first? Just in case I get tired of doing yellow for a bit and decide to embrace the midnight clad. :D Hmmmmmm, a Stormblade would be veeeery nice... especially a yellow Stormblade! I think you might have an alternative to an out of competition vow. I recall Captian Semper mentioning that one could vow for the traitors and paint Imperial Fists (a statement I find most disturbing :lol: ). That makes sense when you remember that all the legions had individuals or groups who supported the opposition. So I imagine there wouldn't be a problem throwing in a few of your midnight clad as a regular vow for the loyalists. Just don't tell Dorn. ;) Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/355854-gearing-up-for-etl/page/4/#findComment-5320489 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Semper Posted May 26, 2019 Share Posted May 26, 2019 Exactly. And from an ETL mechanics point of view, the last thing I want is to limit the options of the AoD crowd based on some artificial dividing line (in that it is a common Forum and share the same books as resources). I know people have preferences but it is not uncommon to collect more than one Legion or other factions. So all you have to do is to nominally pledge for one of the two sub-groups and then paint whatever you like; provided it's a Heresy-legal unit. The only exception, and this is purely for cosmetic purposes, is that those who pledge for the Loyalists cannot include Traitor-Only branded units and, similarly, those who pledge for Traitors cannot include Loyalist-only branded units. They can do of course as out-of-competition vows. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/355854-gearing-up-for-etl/page/4/#findComment-5320497 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pacific81 Posted May 27, 2019 Share Posted May 27, 2019 Is anyone able, in a sentence or two, what ETL is all about? Did have a look at a few threads but struggling to find what it's actually about! Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/355854-gearing-up-for-etl/page/4/#findComment-5321180 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gederas Posted May 27, 2019 Share Posted May 27, 2019 Is anyone able, in a sentence or two, what ETL is all about? Did have a look at a few threads but struggling to find what it's actually about! It's a friendly painting competition for the board. Everyone vs Everyone. It's basically a genius way to give everyone a collective kick in the pants to paint the mountains of grey plastic by making it a competition :lol: Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/355854-gearing-up-for-etl/page/4/#findComment-5321184 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Semper Posted May 27, 2019 Share Posted May 27, 2019 Is anyone able, in a sentence or two, what ETL is all about? Did have a look at a few threads but struggling to find what it's actually about! OK, let me help a little: The ETL is a painting event where participants are invited to commit to paint game-legal units and add their points as per Codex (or latest relevant publication). You have a limit of up to 5 vows and at limit of 15k points (or less obviously) to divide amongst them as you wish. Each participant pledges for a particular Forum and that is effectively his/her "team". At the end of the event we add up all the points of each Forum and the forum with the most points wins. The idea is to paint what you want to paint at the best of your ability. Don't try to put in as many points as possible - no one can win this single-handedly. We always encourage quality over quantity. There are some intricacies involved - it is a fairly complex event as it effectively involves the entirety of the B&C, so the best way is to look at last year's rules to get a more concrete idea. Once you go through it, feel free to ask any questions. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/355854-gearing-up-for-etl/page/4/#findComment-5321199 Share on other sites More sharing options...
WITCHKING501 Posted May 28, 2019 Share Posted May 28, 2019 I will be adding my weight to this ETL this year with some long overdue painting. Now to decide what to add for my first Vow... Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/355854-gearing-up-for-etl/page/4/#findComment-5321469 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brother Pheidias Posted May 28, 2019 Share Posted May 28, 2019 I'll try and redeem my failings from the last L&T...Might be for the traitors this time around... Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/355854-gearing-up-for-etl/page/4/#findComment-5321759 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Semper Fortis Posted May 29, 2019 Author Share Posted May 29, 2019 So I finally decided what's going into my first vow: a Glaive for my VIIth and 2 Leman Russ Demolishers for the Auxilia. That will take me a bit over 1k points and well on my way to painting nirvana. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/355854-gearing-up-for-etl/page/4/#findComment-5321849 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pacific81 Posted May 29, 2019 Share Posted May 29, 2019 Many thanks Gederas & Captain Deeper - looks like a cool idea for an event! Can I ask, I assume it is just for the 40k/28mm game system only? I only collect 6/8mm scale of Epic - I guess if the comp was based on numbers of marines painted that would place me at an unfair advantage! :) Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/355854-gearing-up-for-etl/page/4/#findComment-5322188 Share on other sites More sharing options...
StruManChu Posted May 29, 2019 Share Posted May 29, 2019 If you put your minis on a tiny table with tiny chairs around it when you take the progress pictures, no one will know the difference and you might just get away with it! Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/355854-gearing-up-for-etl/page/4/#findComment-5322202 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Semper Posted May 29, 2019 Share Posted May 29, 2019 Yes, strictly 40k/30k scale. You may of course pledge your epic-scale stuff as out-of-competition vows. :) Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/355854-gearing-up-for-etl/page/4/#findComment-5322207 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vazzy Posted May 31, 2019 Share Posted May 31, 2019 Hey Cap, Where does BFG fall if I wanted to paint a fleet? It's a White Scars heresy era fleet. Can it count towards the AoD? Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/355854-gearing-up-for-etl/page/4/#findComment-5323248 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Semper Posted May 31, 2019 Share Posted May 31, 2019 No, I'm afraid the ETL is strictly 40k scale... You can of course pledge them as out-of-competition. You'd still be eligible for all the badges but you'll contribute no points to any faction. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/355854-gearing-up-for-etl/page/4/#findComment-5323307 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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