tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8833680813290901707.post945855030745386290..comments2024-02-13T04:49:01.411-06:00Comments on How to Lose at 40k: Games Workshop Hates Xenos (and prediction)a Sent Onehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13985913087960289002noreply@blogger.comBlogger24125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8833680813290901707.post-34029629204625027742013-12-15T00:11:50.769-06:002013-12-15T00:11:50.769-06:00Normally play 1850.Normally play 1850.a Sent Onehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13985913087960289002noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8833680813290901707.post-84974450767284287542013-12-14T20:37:53.993-06:002013-12-14T20:37:53.993-06:006 dreadnaughts in pods on turn 1? That would be 12...6 dreadnaughts in pods on turn 1? That would be 12 pods total...How big a game do you normally play?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8833680813290901707.post-49366620405418350522013-09-09T15:52:40.599-05:002013-09-09T15:52:40.599-05:00I believe SM are almost half GW business. Will ha...I believe SM are almost half GW business. Will have to do some research. Thanks, Makers.a Sent Onehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13985913087960289002noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8833680813290901707.post-67211360786486706812013-09-09T15:31:47.187-05:002013-09-09T15:31:47.187-05:00I don't recall the exact amount, but I do reme...I don't recall the exact amount, but I do remember that a year or 2 ago Space Marines were rumored to have been something like 40%+ of what they sell, so almost half of their business is from space marine models.<br /><br />Even looking at their games for an example, I think its like 95% of them are Space Marine based, from some chapter or another. <br /><br />Hell they even invented Blood Ravens specifically for that purpose.Makershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04842825848413450091noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8833680813290901707.post-76488212085692220922013-09-07T15:12:55.801-05:002013-09-07T15:12:55.801-05:00Completely agree with you regarding playing Eldar ...Completely agree with you regarding playing Eldar was rare and victory being sweeter.<br /><br />I think I can do a test panel. Thanks, Spellduckwrong.a Sent Onehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13985913087960289002noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8833680813290901707.post-27548719132579919322013-09-07T09:01:50.339-05:002013-09-07T09:01:50.339-05:00I don't believe another codex, Space Marine or...I don't believe another codex, Space Marine or otherwise, would "take the wind out of the sails" of the Eldar book. Eldar players were given a solid codex. Solid enough that it won't be invalidated by another book. True, the band wagoners may be drifting away sooner than later, but I'm ok with that. I kind of enjoyed it when playing Eldar was rare. Made victory sweeter.<br /><br />I would love to see a test panel or two of a yellow/bone fade. Having a highlight on the fade makes more sense to me than a shadow like you had before,Spellduckwronghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17562390052997011776noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8833680813290901707.post-59844834527693626722013-09-07T06:16:52.647-05:002013-09-07T06:16:52.647-05:00I can't see any soldier going to war in 40k wi...I can't see any soldier going to war in 40k without a helmet. Doesn't make sense to me.a Sent Onehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13985913087960289002noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8833680813290901707.post-9115087284431186222013-09-07T04:12:44.495-05:002013-09-07T04:12:44.495-05:00That is a good idea Spellduckwrong, I can do bone...That is a good idea Spellduckwrong, I can do bone fade to yellow on the panels. It can work with my idea.<br /><br />A Space Marine codex would be fair. Let's share the strife others have felt since the last three codexes release. Guess where I'm getting at is to not take the wind out of the Eldar sail with the Space Marines release. Perhaps another codex in between Eldar and Space Marines would help me to not be potentially so bitter.<br /><br />I Love my Eldar. I hate Space Marines more.a Sent Onehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13985913087960289002noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8833680813290901707.post-58710314453231640032013-09-07T04:08:18.703-05:002013-09-07T04:08:18.703-05:00Except for the blatant statement in the Dark Eldar...Except for the blatant statement in the Dark Eldar codex about villainy and Tyranids absorbing all life, it seems every army is put in the light of being heroes in our world.<br /><br />Space Marines do as many vile acts as other races to not easily consider more heroic than other armies.<br /><br />Kudos for Dark Eldar. Much respect. It has been too long since I've used them.a Sent Onehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13985913087960289002noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8833680813290901707.post-76368665278641047402013-09-07T04:02:03.647-05:002013-09-07T04:02:03.647-05:00I'm glad that indecision when it comes to mode...I'm glad that indecision when it comes to models affects others besides me, Zab. Never considered yellow gems. Damn you for putting that thought in my head.a Sent Onehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13985913087960289002noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8833680813290901707.post-36709830356010027662013-09-06T22:11:59.547-05:002013-09-06T22:11:59.547-05:00The centurions come with helmets! I'd never us...The centurions come with helmets! I'd never use the bare heads because they looks ridiculous on models that big17yearoldhobbyisthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09528253151940087048noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8833680813290901707.post-37991970978830608102013-09-06T19:22:04.471-05:002013-09-06T19:22:04.471-05:00I can't choose either, I like both the yellow ...I can't choose either, I like both the yellow and the bone for totally different reasons. Could you do a fade from bone to yellow? <br /><br />Also, regarding the marines. I understand that you were dumping some excess steam into that post, but what are you getting at? Are you saying that you would prefer the Marines to have a product shortage too? Or do you want GW to screw it up again and then get it right on an upcoming xenos book? Regardless of whether or not it is the Marine codex, I want GW to iron out their system so that their recent problems were just a couple isolated screw ups instead of a normal issue.<br /><br />I don't wish bad things for other codexes or eager players. Mostly for selfish reasons because I want variety in my opponents. :) <br />Besides, my Eldar got a reboot, so I'm fine for another seven years.Spellduckwronghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17562390052997011776noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8833680813290901707.post-22725713611604441392013-09-06T18:04:14.073-05:002013-09-06T18:04:14.073-05:00well i for one will not be touching space marines ...well i for one will not be touching space marines until the wolves get a new dex apart from my chaos army and will now be focusing on dark eldar who wont get a dex for at least 12 months vanilla marines are boring in my opinion. space marines are the heros in our world and unless you a little bit twisted or have been playing a while and need another challenge its logical togive them the most goodies <br /><br />El ReevoAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8833680813290901707.post-5294512756238214552013-09-06T17:44:18.723-05:002013-09-06T17:44:18.723-05:00Damn you - that bone looks nice with a yellow gem ...Damn you - that bone looks nice with a yellow gem as an accent. I can't choose! I CAN"T CHOOSE!Zabhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07000817078818838705noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8833680813290901707.post-84939776658829812592013-09-06T16:22:36.346-05:002013-09-06T16:22:36.346-05:00Maybe the devastator ones would work. Have to get...Maybe the devastator ones would work. Have to get rid of those heads and put some helmets on them. Assault ones look ridiculous. The tri-bit grinder on their hands. Really? Gross.a Sent Onehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13985913087960289002noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8833680813290901707.post-62713755800527071942013-09-06T16:16:50.456-05:002013-09-06T16:16:50.456-05:00It may not be soon (going to college, finances wil...It may not be soon (going to college, finances will be tight) but I will definitely get some for Christmas, at the latest. Don't get me wrong though, it's only the devestator ones I want to improve. I think the idea that the assault ones could move at the same initiative as terminators, to be laughable! The assault ones don't look like an assault unit, however I feel that the devestator a could work!17yearoldhobbyisthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09528253151940087048noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8833680813290901707.post-41051058215764959902013-09-06T16:08:54.077-05:002013-09-06T16:08:54.077-05:00We'll find out about the Grav-weapons tonight,...We'll find out about the Grav-weapons tonight, Suijin. As of right now they make no sense to me. Wounds based on save yet AP 2. Brain kind of breaks a little.a Sent Onehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13985913087960289002noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8833680813290901707.post-26964999150836842602013-09-06T16:07:21.980-05:002013-09-06T16:07:21.980-05:00Makers, didn't even think of this as GWs Chris...Makers, didn't even think of this as GWs Christmas morning. Makes sense. Has GW ever shown a profit break down army by army? I would be extremely interested in that.a Sent Onehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13985913087960289002noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8833680813290901707.post-51147142231726765922013-09-06T16:04:45.440-05:002013-09-06T16:04:45.440-05:0017yearoldhobbyist, I don't believe those model...17yearoldhobbyist, I don't believe those models can be improved. Look forward to seeing you do it.a Sent Onehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13985913087960289002noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8833680813290901707.post-73237908670217905942013-09-06T16:03:44.821-05:002013-09-06T16:03:44.821-05:00MC Tic Tac, ok now I feel quite foolish. Of cours...MC Tic Tac, ok now I feel quite foolish. Of course they wouldn't get deck of cards. grr, thanks.<br /><br />You bring up a good point. The Deathwing Knights didn't really impress.<br /><br />Thanks for the kind words and feedback.a Sent Onehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13985913087960289002noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8833680813290901707.post-22329884965473835872013-09-06T15:49:36.538-05:002013-09-06T15:49:36.538-05:00Marines are not getting a set of psychic cards as ...Marines are not getting a set of psychic cards as they are just using the rule book ones (nothing online any where either).<br /><br />If the DA codex is anything to go buy I don't think the SM codex will tip the boat too much and that Deamons, tau and Eldar will stay on top.<br /><br />As for the wave Serpent I think the yellow looks better, and the blues mottle effect looks amazing.MC Tic Tachttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15949140720088475873noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8833680813290901707.post-32451322616209399102013-09-06T15:39:53.740-05:002013-09-06T15:39:53.740-05:00Space Marines have been GW's Cash cow for year...Space Marines have been GW's Cash cow for years. Always have been, always will be. GW will make every single effort to make sure that everyone that wants models gets them. This is like their Christmas morning.<br /><br />While I agree with you completely about Space Marines being their favorite and getting the special treatment, in the end of the day they have to because Space Marines are what makes them the most money.Makershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04842825848413450091noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8833680813290901707.post-37104160272441993742013-09-06T14:10:52.791-05:002013-09-06T14:10:52.791-05:00Eh, we will see how they compare to xenos power-wi...Eh, we will see how they compare to xenos power-wise I guess. Doesn't really feel like they are getting that many different things.<br /><br />It will be at least somewhat interesting that different chapters will have different chapter tactics, and how that will affect how the army plays.Suijinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11146786590216719713noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8833680813290901707.post-57161303747757609442013-09-06T14:09:34.704-05:002013-09-06T14:09:34.704-05:00Good rant. Personally, I enjoyed reading it as a s...Good rant. Personally, I enjoyed reading it as a space marine player: I know we get special treatment. There will be shortages though: the stores will be packed with space marines at opening, and empty at mid day! That many people want then! And one last note: I will be picking up the centurions (not tomorrow though, at a later date) and I aspire to convert them to look sexy and gorgeous and beautiful and delicious and sexy: just to prove the whole Internet wrong.17yearoldhobbyisthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09528253151940087048noreply@blogger.com