Damo1701 Posted June 13, 2023 Share Posted June 13, 2023 Greetings fellow warriors of Macragge. 10th Edition has brought some re-evaluating of armies as well as game modes, not to forget some tasty new models. Like many, I was swinging around chapters like crazy when I decided to pre-order Leviathan. What swung me towards the Ultramarines was the fact I won a Uriel Ventris model from a Twitch stream. Add to that, the Ultramarines are a chapter I have painted a few models from, but never collected myself. With that in mind, my primary focus is going to be in the Combat Patrol-sized games using the Leviathan CP initially, with the option to expand, slowly, as and when I get a feel for game length at larger scales. So, yeah! Greetings one and all! Captain Idaho, Ramell, Brother Captain Arkley and 2 others 5 Back to top Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Idaho Posted June 14, 2023 Share Posted June 14, 2023 Welcome to the Fortress of Hera, Brother! Yes many Space Marine units and combinations are looking really solid in 10th and you can make some good themed lists. I'm particularly enjoying Assault Marines with a Chaplain at the moment. What a great upgrade. For you army, well if you've got Ventris, as he's the Captain of the 4th that means he's Master of the Fleet (although grants the ability to a better qualified Marine in a novel, we don't know if it sticks but the Strike Cruiser is essentially the 4th's) so you can theme your list with Drop Pods, Storm Ravens and the like as you see fit. Or not, take what you like! That's the beauty of the hobby. Damo1701 and Sea Creature 2 Back to top Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sea Creature Posted June 15, 2023 Share Posted June 15, 2023 Calgar is a monster now… I’m planning to run him with a full BGV squad. Damo1701 1 Back to top Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tacitus Posted June 15, 2023 Share Posted June 15, 2023 Honest Question: Why do people think Calgar is a beast now? Very little changed - he generates 5 CP vs 2, but a generic captain's ability to do duplicated 1+CP Strats for free once per battle round will be at LEAST 5CP AND a Repeat Strat. The Gauntlets gained pistol and Flat D3 in melee - but he also lost his halved incoming damage. The Victrix took several steps back - they lost their 3++ Storm Shield, and the ability to guard anyone but Marneus (like, say Roboute) - only Marneus gets the 4+++ FNP and then only when the Victrix are still around - all in all a rather difficult chain of events to get to - while gaining MC for their power swords - I'm not seeing any "BIG" changes - he's about the same as he always was with a few minor to moderate tradeoffs. Sea Creature 1 Back to top Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Damo1701 Posted June 15, 2023 Author Share Posted June 15, 2023 53 minutes ago, Tacitus said: Honest Question: Why do people think Calgar is a beast now? Very little changed - he generates 5 CP vs 2, but a generic captain's ability to do duplicated 1+CP Strats for free once per battle round will be at LEAST 5CP AND a Repeat Strat. The Gauntlets gained pistol and Flat D3 in melee - but he also lost his halved incoming damage. The Victrix took several steps back - they lost their 3++ Storm Shield, and the ability to guard anyone but Marneus (like, say Roboute) - only Marneus gets the 4+++ FNP and then only when the Victrix are still around - all in all a rather difficult chain of events to get to - while gaining MC for their power swords - I'm not seeing any "BIG" changes - he's about the same as he always was with a few minor to moderate tradeoffs. 10th edition will be more akin to a return after bowing out at the end of 7th/beginning of 8th. I chose Calgar and his guards because I've never painted Calgar before, and want to see if I can do a reasonable job on him, and prepare myself for the Leviathan release. For the time-being, I'll be doing a mixed force of 4th and 1st companies. A Gulliman model is in my future, whether I build and paint him or whether I commission him is still up for debate. Once Leviathan arrives, the fun will begin, as I deep-dive into just how all these Primaris units fit in with my more traditional 6-2-2 organisation. I'm actually looking forward to seeing how I can bring an Ultramarines force into being. Sea Creature and ZeroWolf 2 Back to top Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tacitus Posted June 16, 2023 Share Posted June 16, 2023 Right, to paint him doesn't make him "a beast" - I'm curious why everyone is suddenly enamored with his table top value when he didn't change that much. Damo1701 1 Back to top Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sea Creature Posted June 17, 2023 Share Posted June 17, 2023 3 flat damage is huge. @Tacitus have you ever used him against units such as Custodians? That’s where you get his true value. He has less attacks but he will kill more models… it’s a big difference. He should be fighting against units with three wounds base when possible. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OttoVonAwesome Posted June 20, 2023 Share Posted June 20, 2023 Him laughing at Precision strikes with a 4+ fnp helps too. Damo1701 and Sea Creature 2 Back to top Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tacitus Posted June 20, 2023 Share Posted June 20, 2023 9 hours ago, OttoVonAwesome said: Him laughing at Precision strikes with a 4+ fnp helps too. Yeah, I mentioned that - his FNP, Belial's Mini-Lion-Retribution both are in the same boat. You can't CHOOSE to use it, it pretty much requires your opponent to trigger it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tacitus Posted June 25, 2023 Share Posted June 25, 2023 OK third Revision - or possibly alternate branch 1 Libby In Phobos attached to Incursors, next to Roboute. The whole block can't be shot at - pretty much until you're ready to charge them. Now there isn't even the Dread to shoot at. Its just a Dead zone. Damo1701 1 Back to top Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Damo1701 Posted June 26, 2023 Author Share Posted June 26, 2023 As an offering to the collective, here is Marneus Calgar and his Vitrix Honour Guard, ready to take the fight to the Tyranids (or whomever). mel_danes, ArielRSA and Sea Creature 1 2 Back to top Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sea Creature Posted June 26, 2023 Share Posted June 26, 2023 The white helmets are a nice touch! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Damo1701 Posted June 26, 2023 Author Share Posted June 26, 2023 3 minutes ago, Sea Creature said: The white helmets are a nice touch! Thank you! i figured only teh best of the veterans would be worthy enough to guard the leadership mel_danes 1 Back to top Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Pounder Posted June 28, 2023 Share Posted June 28, 2023 Great work on Calgar and the Victrix Guard! I especially like your basing! Damo1701 1 Back to top Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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