I've come to the conclusion though that GW may have a harder time with play balance by the way they release their codices/army books. Other game makers seem to make new books with multiple armies in one book (though, GW does it with Ancients, curious), thereby ensuring some balance within the book via making it an integrated project. GW doing them separately gives the gw writer either too much freedom, or, creates too high an incentive to 'beat the last book' published. To me it 'creates' players who get tired of getting tabled, so when 'their' new book comes out they gladly take the over-the-top list/items/heros to finally table their 'tormentors'. Not saying its right, just saying it the gw model as the root cause. Either way, it does sukNew Interest in an Old Game
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Re: New Interest in an Old Game
by Chris C. » Tue Jul 14, 2009 4:24 pm
Well, I gotta agree, there is alot of worthless sh*t in this world. I've come to the conclusion though that GW may have a harder time with play balance by the way they release their codices/army books. Other game makers seem to make new books with multiple armies in one book (though, GW does it with Ancients, curious), thereby ensuring some balance within the book via making it an integrated project. GW doing them separately gives the gw writer either too much freedom, or, creates too high an incentive to 'beat the last book' published. To me it 'creates' players who get tired of getting tabled, so when 'their' new book comes out they gladly take the over-the-top list/items/heros to finally table their 'tormentors'. Not saying its right, just saying it the gw model as the root cause. Either way, it does suk
I've come to the conclusion though that GW may have a harder time with play balance by the way they release their codices/army books. Other game makers seem to make new books with multiple armies in one book (though, GW does it with Ancients, curious), thereby ensuring some balance within the book via making it an integrated project. GW doing them separately gives the gw writer either too much freedom, or, creates too high an incentive to 'beat the last book' published. To me it 'creates' players who get tired of getting tabled, so when 'their' new book comes out they gladly take the over-the-top list/items/heros to finally table their 'tormentors'. Not saying its right, just saying it the gw model as the root cause. Either way, it does sukIt behooves every man to remember that the work of the critic is of altogether secondary importance, and that, in the end, progress is accomplished by the man who does things.
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Re: New Interest in an Old Game
by Smitty » Tue Jul 14, 2009 4:36 pm
Okay, perhaps I'm being a bit harsh. Perhaps.
My sentiment remains unchanged, though I should be more specific. If someone wants to run a nUltramarine force, and use the Ultramarine named characters, I have no issue with that. If someone wants to run Salamanders or Raven Guard, and use their special characters, that's fine, too.
Even if someone wants to make up their own chapter, or use a chapter that has no special characters- for instance, Howling Griffons or Revilers, and adopt/adapt one of the other Chapter's characters, I'm even okay with that.
What I'm not okay with is someone painting up an established chapter, then using a character from some other chapter just to get the benefit of the special rule. For instance, Blood Drinkers led by Vulkan He'stan is not cool. Nor would be Iron Hands led by Marneus Calgar.
As long as there's really no mix'n'match, go ahead.
The short version: cheeze dicks will always suck, and I'm in the mood to punch somebody in the throat. (Note: I am not speaking metaphorically)
My sentiment remains unchanged, though I should be more specific. If someone wants to run a nUltramarine force, and use the Ultramarine named characters, I have no issue with that. If someone wants to run Salamanders or Raven Guard, and use their special characters, that's fine, too.
Even if someone wants to make up their own chapter, or use a chapter that has no special characters- for instance, Howling Griffons or Revilers, and adopt/adapt one of the other Chapter's characters, I'm even okay with that.
What I'm not okay with is someone painting up an established chapter, then using a character from some other chapter just to get the benefit of the special rule. For instance, Blood Drinkers led by Vulkan He'stan is not cool. Nor would be Iron Hands led by Marneus Calgar.
As long as there's really no mix'n'match, go ahead.
The short version: cheeze dicks will always suck, and I'm in the mood to punch somebody in the throat. (Note: I am not speaking metaphorically)
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Re: New Interest in an Old Game
by jfurler » Tue Apr 13, 2010 10:58 am
I would love to come back an use my Partialy painted necron horde (well 74 warriors and 20 scrabs and 9 destroyers can be called horde right) . However I can not make monday nights do you guys do 40k at maple wood.
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Re: New Interest in an Old Game
by Captain-Commissar » Tue Apr 13, 2010 1:26 pm
They play 40K on Fridays at Maplewood, not sure who actually plays, but its the store's regular 40k gaming night.
I'm about to drop the hammer and dispense some indiscriminate justice.
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Re: New Interest in an Old Game
by jfurler » Tue Apr 13, 2010 1:35 pm
Ahhhhhh that stinks for me. My gaming nights are very restricted to tuesday and thursday.
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Re: New Interest in an Old Game
by george1970 » Tue Apr 13, 2010 1:42 pm
J are you interested in a 40k game tonight....?
I am planning on bringing my imperial guard with me...
I am planning on bringing my imperial guard with me...
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Re: New Interest in an Old Game
by jfurler » Tue Apr 13, 2010 1:59 pm
Let me see if I can run afier work and pack up the necrons and I will let you know by 5 also I might not be able to get there till 8 ish is that good for you
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Re: New Interest in an Old Game
by george1970 » Tue Apr 13, 2010 2:57 pm
yeah thats good for me... but it might be tight to finish the game..let me know on the boards here what you are gonna do...Im leaving for maplewood around 5:30 and will be there hanging out. if your plans change after that then call me at 201 835 0531 cuz I wont be checking the boards after that
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Re: New Interest in an Old Game
by george1970 » Tue Apr 13, 2010 2:58 pm
Ill have a 1500 point army of Imperial Guard
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Re: New Interest in an Old Game
by jfurler » Tue Apr 13, 2010 3:44 pm
So far I am good for the 1500 necron vs the ig so if anything changes I will let you know
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Re: New Interest in an Old Game
by jfurler » Tue Jul 06, 2010 3:05 pm
Looking to try a new necron list tonight is there anyone who wont mind getting beat or crushing some necron skulls
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