Quick Scion Basing Question

[Ahistorian]

I have a Custodes force on the Sector Mechanicus bases. These only come in 32mm+. Would it be OK to run Scions in support on said 32s, or would that be cheating somehow?

 

Cheers all,

AH

[spafe]

you could use the necromunda bases, they come in 25mm and are similar enough I would think

[sairence]

It's pretty big for your individual scions. Would probably look kinda empty. And you're unlikely to be allowed to use them in tournaments or pick up games unless cleared with your opponent beforehand.

[Ahistorian]

you could use the necromunda bases, they come in 25mm and are similar enough I would think

 

Not quite, sadly. With the "ribbing" under the plates on the SM bases, they are noticeably different to the NM ones. I've used both for NM/Inq28 gangs, and they don't really mix well with each other.

[mertbl]

Sector mechanicus has 25mm base set.

[Ahistorian]

Not on GW's UK webstore, sadly.

[duz_]

This is more a general rule question than an IG specific one. Moving it to the OR

[Slasher956]

It’s this question again unfortunately ......

 

Basically RAW is there is no limitation on what bass you use...however ICT (and others) have implemented a rule where models should be based on the size that comes with the latest release from GW

 

This has come up with the sisters of battle moving from 25mm to 32mm bases and it comes down to local gaming group and checking with the tournament organiser before hand.

 

http://www.bolterandchainsword.com/topic/355168-space-marine-army-base-sizes/

Edited December 20, 2019 by Slasher956

[Dr_Ruminahui]

In previous editions, in the rules book it provided that you could field any model on the base it came with (which meant you didn't need to change bases to match the most current release of the model).  That said, there is no such express language in 8th edition.

[Ahistorian]

In previous editions, in the rules book it provided that you could field any model on the base it came with (which meant you didn't need to change bases to match the most current release of the model).  That said, there is no such express language in 8th edition.

This is what gave me hope: I remember when WHC were trumpeting the arrival of 8e, a certain amount of deal was made about basing now being irrelevant.

[Fajita Fan]

The Necromunda bases are very similar and the regular 40k bases also look cohesive. I have a mix of all three in my GSC and I'll be using all 3 for my Stormtroopers.