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Post subject: IG SHT Regt  Posted: Sun Apr 06, 2003 6:09 pm |
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I agree. A forum is only ever as good as the members that post there. You can have something that looks really simple, and have a great place to visit. I think that this is indicative of the Fanatic/GW community. Since Fanatic games generally attract the more mature players it is a nice and relaxed atmosphere. So much so that I am tempted to close up and not let anyone else join! 
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Post subject: IG SHT Regt Posted: Mon Apr 07, 2003 4:54 pm |
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I sold off all my 40k (four armies worth) and swore off GW games because of the way the Warhammer 40k crowd acted. I was very tired of the fighting, pettiness, complaining, and overall negativity. The one GW game I had missed was Epic. When I heard they where doing a new addition I almost did not go look into it.
I am glad I did. I found that the Epic group did include a fair share of level headed, nice people. So I have re-entered the world of Games Workshop.
This forum was part of the reason. I agree that this forum has some great people in it.
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Post subject: IG SHT Regt Posted: Tue Apr 08, 2003 1:16 am |
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Hi!
I second Maksim's views. I seldom (if ever) post on a regular basis anywhere outside the NetEpic list. Since the new list began, I have foundthat the people here are very mature and tactful in their responses regardless of any divergences of opinion. You guys make me think and reconsider many Epic related subjects as well as give me valuable information on a wide variety of topics (heck, I got my new digital camera after discussions here motivated me to find out more about the subject!).
I think this forum proves beyond a doubt that regardless of version or tastes that we can share our views on Epic in an friendly constructive manner.
Primarch.
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Post subject: IG SHT Regt Posted: Tue Apr 08, 2003 6:55 am |
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My gaming buddy surfs the 40K sites and sends me some of their more "amusing" e-mails and occasionally asks me for "technical" advice about real world weapons & tactics vs. 40K. It seems we have a much more worldly and magnanimous crew here and because of it I spend too much time on line with you guys !!! 
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Post subject: IG SHT Regt Posted: Tue Apr 08, 2003 10:21 am |
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Agreed, the forums structure makes it easy too. Once the EZine starts rolling out, and De'Aynes gets updated again (with the automated galleries, should be a breeze) then we will the EPIC community back on track.
The combined search engine for Epic40k and the EPICentre is already there, and the interactive links list helps too  .
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Post subject: IG SHT Regt Posted: Tue Apr 08, 2003 4:53 pm |
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I will agree that the 40K crowds I tend to encounter are younger and correspondingly less mature. I have found two places nearby that are exceptions, though.
One is such a laid back place that people feel comfortable leaving their armies stacked under the tables in the store. Even though most of the players are young, they have not had any trouble with stuff going missing.
The other is a store that has a dedicated older crowd. I'm in my mid-30s and there are several people older than I am. They are very flexible about subbing models within reason, using vehicle design rules, etc..
With respect to the playtest list, I haven't seen anything that I would really call bickering, with the notable exception of one prolific poster.
Overall, I very much enjoy this forum and wish there was a little more volume.
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Post subject: IG SHT Regt Posted: Fri Aug 01, 2003 1:47 am |
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Well, the title pretty much sums it up! ?
How many blast markers and order dice should I own for a typical E:A game?
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Post subject: IG SHT Regt Posted: Fri Aug 01, 2003 4:27 pm |
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Thanks!
Is this per side, or for the whole shebang?
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Post subject: IG SHT Regt Posted: Fri Aug 01, 2003 6:52 pm |
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NightSerpent,
Is this per side, or for the whole shebang? |
The numbers I estimated are for both sides.
Generally speaking, you need order dice for the total number of formations that both sides use. Generally speaking, twenty would cover most of the games I've playtested, which have had as many as 3,000 points of units. Of course, I never tried the "max out the Ork formations with tons of little formations" tactic.
Generally speaking again, in order to break a unit, you pour most of your firepower on one enemy formation until it breaks so only one formation will soak up the majority of blast markers. A SM opponent must not have realized that I'd caught on that he did that so he tried that with a big big Ork formation I rushed down the center of the field. It soaked up eighteen BMs at one point and was still going (mostly supressed, of course). He did finally break the beast, but it reformed the next turn!
Meanwhile, all of my other units were untouched and unharrassed. That was when the Stomp formation came over the hill...
That was one of the more one-sided victories.
Of course, NS, I'm not up to date with the most recent edition (my playtest partner is on a long three-month work trip) so I don't know if those numbers are still good for the latest playtest rules. I keep hoping that Dafrca will pipe in since he's much more up to date with things.
Shalom,
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Serps
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Post subject: IG SHT Regt Posted: Thu Oct 30, 2003 12:05 am |
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Hi guys. I have the opportunity to pick up some Space Marine models, as described below:
3 x Blisters of Imperial Baneblades 2nd edition
2 x Blisters of Imperial Manticore 2nd edition (3 per pack)
Since my SM days were a long time ago, can someone comment on the detail of the old SM models compared to newer stuff, and roughly what I should be paying for them?
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primarch
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Post subject: IG SHT Regt Posted: Thu Oct 30, 2003 1:49 am |
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Hi!
They are generally less detailed than newer models. That being said they offer a wonder contrast in your army when combined with newer stuff.
Pick them up cheap if you can.
Primarch
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Post subject: IG SHT Regt Posted: Thu Oct 30, 2003 3:19 am |
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| Quote (primarch @ 30 2003 Oct.,00:49) | They are generally less detailed than newer models. That being said they offer a wonder contrast in your army when combined with newer stuff.
Pick them up cheap if you can. |
Is ~$40US cheap for 3 baneblades and 3 packs of medusae?
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Post subject: IG SHT Regt Posted: Thu Oct 30, 2003 5:58 am |
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If you are getting all those at that price it is a good deal. They'd be much more expensive from G/W if they were still available, but I don't see them in the listings.
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