zarkkarn Posted December 3, 2021 Share Posted December 3, 2021 Hi all, received my boxes of black templar goodness and am thinking of using a few sword brethren models to replace standard sergeants in intercessor / assault intercessor squads if I decide to run them. Do you think it would be fine keeping these sword brothers on 40mm bases or would it fall under gaming for advantage as the sergeant should be on 32mm? I am hoping Sword brethren gain access to a wider load out at some point so I would prefer if they are as cross compatible across my army as possible. Any thoughts? Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/372533-sword-brethern-in-standard-intercessor-squads/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brother Kraskor Posted December 3, 2021 Share Posted December 3, 2021 It depends where you play. At tournaments they would be illegal. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/372533-sword-brethern-in-standard-intercessor-squads/#findComment-5769345 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brother Christopher Posted December 3, 2021 Share Posted December 3, 2021 While I personally wouldn't have an issue with this, it's better to be on the safe side and stick to the 32 mm base, especially when you intend to get into more competitive gaming. Having said that, I probably wouldn't want to play against someone who'd have an issue with the base size difference, especially since SBs don't have any auras (right?). Regarding loadout, I wouldn't hold my breath for more options being available anytime soon (i.e. in this edition). Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/372533-sword-brethern-in-standard-intercessor-squads/#findComment-5769346 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brother Kraskor Posted December 3, 2021 Share Posted December 3, 2021 (edited) While I personally wouldn't have an issue with this, it's better to be on the safe side and stick to the 32 mm base, especially when you intend to get into more competitive gaming. Having said that, I probably wouldn't want to play against someone who'd have an issue with the base size difference, especially since SBs don't have any auras (right?). Yeah it's one of those sportsmanship things. I personally wouldn't mind if an opponent did it, and I would have reservations about playing someone who does mind. But at the same time I would prefer to be fully legal and not force my opponent to have to make these mental calculations, trivial though they are. Edit: Especially if the SB in question is Champion of the Feast, has a mastercrafted Thunder Hammer, maybe Bones of Mordred too, is in an Assault Intercessor squad and fights twice etc. etc... Edited December 3, 2021 by Brother Kraskor BLACK BLΠFLY 1 Back to top Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/372533-sword-brethern-in-standard-intercessor-squads/#findComment-5769348 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sword Brother Adelard Posted December 3, 2021 Share Posted December 3, 2021 Why not base the model on a thin flat metal sheet, less than 32mm in diameter, then have a 32mm base and a 40mm base with a hefty magnet underneath? Lord Raven 19, Sir Clausel and Crimson cowboy 3 Back to top Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/372533-sword-brethern-in-standard-intercessor-squads/#findComment-5769366 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sir Clausel Posted December 3, 2021 Share Posted December 3, 2021 Why not base the model on a thin flat metal sheet, less than 32mm in diameter, then have a 32mm base and a 40mm base with a hefty magnet underneath? As someone who has the same problem but only with Helbrecht i should totally have done this! Oh well I can always rebase him if Im gonna play a tournament :P Otherwise for friendly games I have never had any issues with slight changes of bases or similar. As long as its clearly not modeling for advantage I see no problem. And my self and my opponents have always been clear with whats not "tournament legal" so everyone knows beforehand. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/372533-sword-brethern-in-standard-intercessor-squads/#findComment-5769394 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lukoi Posted December 3, 2021 Share Posted December 3, 2021 While they might not have an aura, they do have 8mm more reach back to an aura potentially. Ultimately for garage-hammer, and friendly local games Im sure it wouldnt be a problem often. For tourney play, Id have a 32mm option available. Ive used conversions before (like ky primaris chaplain with a jumppack - he looks awesome but is downright massive compared to the standard JP vhaplain) but not in tourney play. I just bring both to tables qhen I run a list with one now. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/372533-sword-brethern-in-standard-intercessor-squads/#findComment-5769401 Share on other sites More sharing options...
zarkkarn Posted December 3, 2021 Author Share Posted December 3, 2021 Thanks for everyone feedback. Just getting back into the gaming aspect of the hobby but at some I will want to try my hand at tournaments so I guess I may as well er on the side of caution and base them up on 32mms. I suppose I can always use an adapter or something later on if I want to run them in a sword brethern squad if they get access to powerfists. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/372533-sword-brethern-in-standard-intercessor-squads/#findComment-5769405 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brother Kraskor Posted December 3, 2021 Share Posted December 3, 2021 Thanks for everyone feedback. Just getting back into the gaming aspect of the hobby but at some I will want to try my hand at tournaments so I guess I may as well er on the side of caution and base them up on 32mms. I suppose I can always use an adapter or something later on if I want to run them in a sword brethern squad if they get access to powerfists. Even a 40mm base and some blue-tack would do the job! Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/372533-sword-brethern-in-standard-intercessor-squads/#findComment-5769422 Share on other sites More sharing options...
T14 Posted December 3, 2021 Share Posted December 3, 2021 I have similar concerns with my models. I have narrowed it down to these options Magnets drilled into the feet. interchangeable 32mm & 40mm base set for each model. Base 32mm and create a 40mm ring extension for use in SB squads Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/372533-sword-brethern-in-standard-intercessor-squads/#findComment-5769450 Share on other sites More sharing options...
BLACK BLΠFLY Posted December 3, 2021 Share Posted December 3, 2021 Sword Brothers will make some amazing looking BGV conversions. Tiger9gamer 1 Back to top Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/372533-sword-brethern-in-standard-intercessor-squads/#findComment-5769455 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tiger9gamer Posted December 3, 2021 Share Posted December 3, 2021 Sword Brothers will make some amazing looking BGV conversions. yea. I am thinking pop goes the monkey templar claymores and pavase shields, along with liber demonica or their maltese cross maxima heads. I need to start asking these guys to sponosr me... Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/372533-sword-brethern-in-standard-intercessor-squads/#findComment-5769456 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Schlitzaf Posted December 3, 2021 Share Posted December 3, 2021 While they might not have an aura, they do have 8mm more reach back to an aura potentially. Ultimately for garage-hammer, and friendly local games Im sure it wouldnt be a problem often. For tourney play, Id have a 32mm option available. Ive used conversions before (like ky primaris chaplain with a jumppack - he looks awesome but is downright massive compared to the standard JP vhaplain) but not in tourney play. I just bring both to tables qhen I run a list with one now. They can however take Skull/Light so that would give tjem an aura Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/372533-sword-brethern-in-standard-intercessor-squads/#findComment-5769466 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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