Kolgrim DeathHowl Posted November 2, 2019 Share Posted November 2, 2019 They seem to be the new meta going around these days. Should I look into getting some in the near future. My current army consists of 20 marines, 1 Inquisitor with a Land Raider Redeemer and a Corvus Blackstar. Just trying to get an idea of if I should look into buy some of them to add to my army. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/359625-im-not-against-primaris-marines-but/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
Black Knight Posted November 2, 2019 Share Posted November 2, 2019 I think if you are looking to expand then yes. Don't get any unless you want to expand but if it is time I wouldn't bother with old marines anymore, except for a select few models. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/359625-im-not-against-primaris-marines-but/#findComment-5418539 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kolgrim DeathHowl Posted November 2, 2019 Author Share Posted November 2, 2019 Ya all I have are old models I guess I'll just wait til I have the money to revamp the whole army. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/359625-im-not-against-primaris-marines-but/#findComment-5418540 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Black Knight Posted November 2, 2019 Share Posted November 2, 2019 Old models still have a roll, infact if you do not have one pack of the killteam then I would suggest getting one for the bits inside it. Primaris are becoming stronger and stronger every time they look at the rules so eventually they will be better. The only old kits I want now is a second Venerable Dreadnought and a Drop pod. Everything else is Primaris but I am getting them via the Conquest Magazine releases. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/359625-im-not-against-primaris-marines-but/#findComment-5418542 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr4Minutes Posted November 2, 2019 Share Posted November 2, 2019 Old Marines are getting phased out. Slowly. It’s still worth building and fielding them, and they still have good kill teams, but eventually support will stop for them. Could be 2020, could be 2022. Primaris have really good durability. My opponent did 14 MWs to an intergressor squad(5 intercessors, 3 Aggressors and 2 Inceptors) and it only killed 5 models. That pretty much wipes an old marine Kill Team. I like to utilize both because they have different strengths and bring different utility. Plus the new guys look pretty awesome painted in black and silver. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/359625-im-not-against-primaris-marines-but/#findComment-5418689 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trollbeard Posted November 2, 2019 Share Posted November 2, 2019 I would like primaris more for DW if they had more options. That’s what I like about Veteran squads, you can kit them out for specific rolls, and to have survivability via cheap storm shields. I frequently face DE haemo lists with ravage support that has lots of multi damage weaponry that shreds primaris. Also, the HQ options are very limited, IMO, no terminator equivalent, no jump pack, basically just get a power fist or power sword. Until they start opening up what primaris can take as far as upgrades I’m not gonna bother with them. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/359625-im-not-against-primaris-marines-but/#findComment-5418690 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kolgrim DeathHowl Posted November 3, 2019 Author Share Posted November 3, 2019 Probably what I'll do is just keep painting the old models I have, since I'm still getting back into the hobby after so long the practice helps. My aunt found another get started box on ebay for alot cheaper than the store and she got it for me as a surprise. So I guess after I finish painting those I'll move to just getting primaris from now on. Being as I'm not currently playing as of right now it doesn't really matter but once I get to playing I'll save up and start getting the new ones. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/359625-im-not-against-primaris-marines-but/#findComment-5419144 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duke Danse Macabre Posted November 9, 2019 Share Posted November 9, 2019 They will always have a use and if all marines become Primaris unless those weapon options disappear I will just run mine as blackshields and use regular Primaris rules, older marines or those lost in the warp join the DW all the time. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/359625-im-not-against-primaris-marines-but/#findComment-5422687 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kolgrim DeathHowl Posted November 9, 2019 Author Share Posted November 9, 2019 I've been looking on ebay for some decent deals, doesn't seem to be very many DW boxes but there are some from time to time. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/359625-im-not-against-primaris-marines-but/#findComment-5422822 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Black Knight Posted November 9, 2019 Share Posted November 9, 2019 The DW boxes are stupidly hard to locate now, best bet is get normal boxes and grab an upgrade sprue, apart from the Kill team box that's whats in the DW Terminator/Vanguard Vet boxes anyway. I have been able to get a kill team box for about £18 on average, but it is ebay so can be iffy. Normal prices that I consider buying upgrade sprues at are anything below £6 all included. You can buy them from £6.50+ from online stores if you have a bigger order. I was about to link some online stores but you're in the US? I have no idea whats good outside of UK/Europe sorry. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/359625-im-not-against-primaris-marines-but/#findComment-5422835 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kolgrim DeathHowl Posted November 10, 2019 Author Share Posted November 10, 2019 I've actually ordered from some overseas places before they always arrived on time and there were no problems. I found a couple squads of Hellblasters and Intercessors on ebay already built and either bare or primed. I would much rather build them cause that's whats fun about it is building things yourself, but they're pretty cheap so I threw a bid on there and gave myself a top I would stop so if I win I win if not no biggy. I got a couple Necromunda gangs though I ordered to expand my Inquisition stuff, not really worried about how well things play right now. I'm just having alot of fun building converting and painting. It's like a super stress and anxiety relief dealing with my grandfathers Alzheimer's disease, so that's all that matters really. I do want to eventually play it once I get a full force together I'll head up to the shops most of them have like Warhammer Sat/Sun events for people to come and play, maybe I can meet some people somewhat closer to where I live. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/359625-im-not-against-primaris-marines-but/#findComment-5422883 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duke Danse Macabre Posted November 10, 2019 Share Posted November 10, 2019 Getting in the local scene is always the best idea, you have more fun when you get regular games provided the local group is not hyper competitive but most people are happy to play relaxed most of the time. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/359625-im-not-against-primaris-marines-but/#findComment-5423144 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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