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Games Workshop => Warhammer 40K => Topic started by: the_trooper on August 26, 2012, 03:49:35 PM
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This Megabattle is a community driven megabattle that will take place in BG Weymouth once the dust has settled.
Format: Apocalypse Megabattle - 4000 points per person - all models must be completely painted.
Date: Winter / Spring 2013 (TBD)
Time: Please be at the venue at 10:00am. Set up begins at 11:00am. Game ends at roughly 10:00pm.
Location:
Battleground Games and Hobbies
Abington MA
Player Limit:
The event is capped at 20 players. (10 players per side)
Registering for the event:
If you are interested in registering please post in this thread, and your affiliation
Upon registering you will be asked to:
Create a Battleground forum account if you do not have one already.
If you register and find out later that you can not make it, let us know ASAP
(Unofficial) Battleground: Opening Salvo! Apocalypse Megabattle Overview:
To celebrate the new store opening, we are having a community driven Apocalypse game.
The factions are comprised as follows:
The forces of Order include:
Codex: Black Templars
Codex: Blood Angels
Codex: Grey Knights
Codex: Dark Angels
Codex: Eldar
Codex: Imperial Guard
Codex: Space Marines
Codex: Space Wolves
Codex: Tau Empire
Codex: Sisters of Battle (WD)
The forces of Disorder include:
Codex: Chaos Daemons
Codex: Chaos Space Marines
Codex: Dark Eldar
Codex: Imperial Guard - Renegade / Traitor themed and modeled armies only.
Codex: Necrons
Codex: Orks
Codex: Tyranids
It should be noted that ForgeWorld (Imperial Armour) lists may be used. The side they fight for should correspond with the codex they best represent. Remember, the order / disorder list overrides the allies matrix as a house rule.
After choosing a side players will be asked to create a Battleground forum account.
The game itself will run using the Apocalypse rule set. We try to stick as close to those rules as possible, but due to the nature and size of the event we have changed the way certain aspects work (mainly, strategic assets). These changes will be posted below. Apocalypse isn’t about limiting people but it is about fun. Creating a distance bubble for certain abilities has been a creative yet only mildly nerfing idea that helped foster more enjoyment overall.
If you would like to bring heavily converted or scratch built models that is 100% fine and even encouraged. Please submit those models (or pictures) to us ASAP so that we can approve them. We like to think this community Megabattle showcases the game of 40k and would like custom models to be up to a certain standard. Please post them in this thread. We can use it to help people sure up their modeling and painting skills while not frustrating those who have spent much time and effort on their models.
This post will be appended with any player sanctioned ideas for rules and such.
Disorder:
SyRael- Necrons 4000 points
Robert Camp- Orks 4000 points
Lykosan- Dark Eldar 4000 points
andalucien- Daemons 4000 points
Zaroth- Traitor Guard 4000 points
Cryptoron- Necrons 4000 points
BlankaSmash- Orks 4000 points
Order:
Steve D- Space Marines (Ultramarines) 4000 points
Achillius- ? ? ? 4000 points
Seth- Eldar or Grey Knights 4000 points
The_Chef- Wolves or GK 4000 points
Jiraiya- Space Marines (Ultramarines)- 4000 points
jfoodmaster- Red Scorpions 4000 points
the_trooper- Carcharodons- 4000 points
deathwatch101- Space Marines (Blood Ravens)- 4000 points
Maybe:
Rurouni Benshin- Space Marines (Ultramarines)- 4000 points
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I would love to be part of yet another excellent Battleground's Mega-battle. Count me in for 4000 pts Necron.
Brandon
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Im in with 4000 pointa of Ultra Marines
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Think it's possible to raise the point value since there will be only 20 players. 6000 seems doable for most, and that's 60,000 per side.
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Think it's possible to raise the point value since there will be only 20 players. 6000 seems doable for most, and that's 60,000 per side.
That's going to be a looooong game though....if we want to do that (and I'm all for doing up bigger games) we need to come up with ways to speed up each turn.
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If we want bigger I think 5000 to start would be a good target range. Also, there should be a points bank in case someone could only do 4000 and still wants in (I know of at lest 3). And I do agree with a 36in zone around abilities such as null zone and Imotekh's bolts. We may want to soften that zone to about 26in depending on table size.
Brandon
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I am in for 4K of Orks.
Could I get an official ruling for BoLS rules for the Ork Gargant? I think would be a blast to build one.
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In for sure, fighting for order. 4k army tbd.
If we want larger points sizes, then we'll have to seriously consider smaller tables, in terms of people, but more points.
Going with 4k right now is a good start, once we've a better idea of Weymouth's layout we can take it further.
What you can do to help is look at any character or power you may have that will affect multiple units and suggest how this can be played in such a way as not to slow the game to a halt.
Cheers,
Alan
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I'm in. Dark Eldar for me.
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I am in for 4K of Orks.
Could I get an official ruling for BoLS rules for the Ork Gargant? I think would be a blast to build one.
As a whole, I know the BoLS "Lord of Battle" pdf were seen as OK by the community in previous megabattles and were seen as lining up with GW / FW's rules.
If there aren't any objections, I would say a tentative but strong yes to using those rules.
EDIT:
Unless, there are more updated GW / FW rules. While this doesn't apply to the Gargant, it does apply to things like Reaver titans and such.
EDIT 2:
If we do 20 people, at 4k a player, we can still shift points. The point bank would come from the initial max point value. So say if player 1 can only bring 2k, the rest of the team can split up the remainder.
If we can get a majority to say lets go 5k, then we can look at raising it.
4k is nice because it is a stretch goal from the normally maxed out 2500 point armies that can be stretched if you use that especially ostentatious unit of vanguard vets.
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IMO, it would be cooler (and a bit more balanced) to have the Imperial forces vs Xenos scum. Humanity's last stand against a cold, crazy ex-girlfriend of a galaxy.
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IMO, it would be cooler (and a bit more balanced) to have the Imperial forces vs Xenos scum. Humanity's last stand against a cold, crazy ex-girlfriend of a galaxy.
I'd be willing to try that -- especially if the teams become lopsided.
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i am in for order eldar or grey knights tbd when the event date is determined
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IMO, it would be cooler (and a bit more balanced) to have the Imperial forces vs Xenos scum. Humanity's last stand against a cold, crazy ex-girlfriend of a galaxy.
I'd be willing to try that -- especially if the teams become lopsided.
Look what happened to the Tyrinids on the moon table when this was done...
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Look what happened to the Tyrinids on the moon table when this was done...
Exactly.
Wait, what happened to the Tyranids on the moon table?
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I'm probably in, with 4K of daemons.
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Look what happened to the Tyrinids on the moon table when this was done...
Exactly.
Wait, what happened to the Tyranids on the moon table?
An epic, thematic battle of the ages between the great devourer and the Death Korps of Krieg, Red Scorpions, Guarians of the Maelstrom and Carcharodons.
The ground of the moon was slick with xenos ichor and the blood of the Emperor's finest when the time came of the Exterminatus called for by Lord Commander Cullen.
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I am in. Wolves. Grey Knights or Well Chaos if we need em
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I look forward to fielding a company again ;D
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Im in with 4K ultramarines again as well
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Maybe this time, my traitor guard will see some real action.
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Can't promise that I'll be able to make it, but if there's room for another Order player, count me in for now.
4K of Space Marines.
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Ok, only 4K of Necrons, unless someone wants to give me more :)
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The Tyranids were defeated!
Also, Rich, put me down for order 4000pts of Red Scorpions.
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pending on the exact date... I'm in for 4000 pts of Ork AWESOMENESS!!
WWWAAAAAAGGGGGGGGGGHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!!
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I wonder if I can do this without any vehicles, just dudes with guns. And maybe some bugs ;)
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i was thinking the same thing 100 grey knights in power armour.
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just dudes.........then i got maybe 3500 points of marines, maybe 4k if i stretch it :)
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Just dudes eh? Even with rebuilding my army I should still be in at 10k or so.
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you also have like 200+ terminators murph......i got 32
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MAN FIGHT.
While it might take longer, having normal dudes duke it out with one or two super heavies around has two effects:
1) Makes those super heavies that much more epic (as they should be).
2) Makes heroes out of normal dudes who get the last hit to rip the titan / flyer to the ground. Case and point being that dude who punched a titan to death with a powerfist.
All that being said, I won't be bringing any superheavies. I'll probably bring my exact list from the megabattle.
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2) Makes heroes out of normal dudes who get the last hit to rip the titan / flyer to the ground. Case and point being that dude who punched a titan to death with a powerfist.
All that being said, I won't be bringing any superheavies. I'll probably bring my exact list from the megabattle.
That dude went to the head of the Finish painting me Alan, cos I killed a Mofo Titan line!
I like super heavies, but I also don't like seeing too many of them, if that makes sense, meh we'll see it'll be fun either way :)
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I am pretty sure I could do 4K of just Ork dudes...
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The past two megabattles I have had 4k of dudes. That is what I intend to field again.
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Thats it, no pylon for me this year. I may bring some vehicles, maybe.
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If there is only a handful of players per table I will bring less pylons, more table based units.
Brandon
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... just dudes with guns...
...just dudes.........
...Just dudes eh?...
...having normal dudes duke it out...
...Makes heroes out of normal dudes...
...and point being that dude who punched a titan...
...That dude went to the head...
...I could do 4K of just Ork dudes...
Dudes, man... F***ing dudes, man... F***ING DUDES, MAN!!!!!! :o
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U Mad Dude?
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this made me lol.
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Isn't anyone interested in dames?
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Umm I think that techinally "chick" is the female version of "dude". "Dame" is the female version of "Gent" or something. We weren't talking about gents, dude.
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Orks are all dudes....
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Isn't that like saying an amoeba is a dude?
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Isn't anyone interested in dames?
Last time I checked most the dissorder models are not female or are gender confused in the case of Slaaneesh. So no Bob we are talking about Guys here.
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Isn't anyone interested in dames?
Last time I checked most the dissorder models are not female or are gender confused in the case of Slaaneesh. So no Bob we are talking about Guys here.
Have you ever fought my Ladies of the Night, or The 2nd Gomorrah, or my demon army Chase doesn't like cause too many of them are R rated, or my fantasy Amazon Legion?
Just wondering. The question wasn't entirely rhetorical. If I'm back near Weymouth when the time comes I was considering joining in, but some people get all bent out of sort by 2 inch tall females.
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All I know is that the Nightbringer resembles early career David Bowie (The Man Who Fell To Earth period?) How dose that factor in?
Brandon
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Isn't anyone interested in dames?
Last time I checked most the dissorder models are not female or are gender confused in the case of Slaaneesh. So no Bob we are talking about Guys here.
Have you ever fought my Ladies of the Night, or The 2nd Gomorrah, or my demon army Chase doesn't like cause too many of them are R rated, or my fantasy Amazon Legion?
Just wondering. The question wasn't entirely rhetorical. If I'm back near Weymouth when the time comes I was considering joining in, but some people get all bent out of sort by 2 inch tall females.
I have not played them. I have seen them and like Chase I do not care for R rated models in this game. Nothing personal.
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Isn't that like saying an amoeba is a dude?
this is awesome
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Have you ever fought my Ladies of the Night, or The 2nd Gomorrah, or my demon army Chase doesn't like cause too many of them are R rated, or my fantasy Amazon Legion?
Just wondering. The question wasn't entirely rhetorical. If I'm back near Weymouth when the time comes I was considering joining in, but some people get all bent out of sort by 2 inch tall females.
I don't mind the army at all, personally. I just can't run the risk of a mom / family walking over and seeing a giant, cool looking miniatures game and then noticing a bunch of naked chick models. That's all. :)
Shit's bad for business!
If the game were to take place from, say... 8:30pm - 8:30am I'd be totally fine with it.
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Unfortunately for the R rated ladies, I haven't figured out how to use them effectively. If they can't practice, how can they get to Broadway?
Anyway, they fight like girls.
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I am actually terrified of women, both real and fake. 2 inches of terror.
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please leave your private parts out of this
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DUUUUUUUDDDDEEEEEE!
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I am actually terrified of women, both real and fake. 2 inches of terror.
as am I Show Girls was absolutely horrifying.
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im in if theres room
blood ravens space marines
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Maybe this time, my traitor guard will see some real action.
no we are still afraid of the on my coordinates we just go around u chris its easier
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So it's looking like it could be 100% imperial vs. its enemies, chaos and xenos a like given the current make up of Order. Once we fill up, we can draw up some scenarios.
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Im fine with this
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If we get enough notice and we finish our painting necrons and csm might be there
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If we get enough notice and we finish our painting necrons and csm might be there
Sweet!
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I will bring my company of Marines. I learned from my mistakes no super abundance of fliers this time around.
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Bump!
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Dibs on the emperor!
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How does Saturday, February 9th sound to everyone? 4k points each?
If that weekend's no good but you still want to play, reply as such and give the weekends you're available!
Also, it's been quite a while since we last talked about it -- let's do another roll call again!
Mike Do (Either IG or Chaos Space marines -- my choice will be based on whichever side has fewer players).
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How does Saturday, February 2nd sound to everyone? 4k points each?
If that weekend's no good but you still want to play, reply as such and give the weekends you're available!
Also, it's been quite a while since we last talked about it -- let's do another roll call again!
Mike Do (Either IG or Chaos Space marines -- my choice will be based on whichever side has fewer players).
the 2nd is Templecon in Rhode Island. probably would hurt your attendance
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That's a good call -- I'll push the default to a week later then (the 9th).
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We're looking to have a 40k Doubles tournament in late Feb. Not sure how the dates work out though.
Obviously I'll keep people posted once it's all sorted out.
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Is there to be another megabattle?
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Is there to be another megabattle?
I'm sure there will be -- probably in the summer sometime. This thread is for an unofficial event to celebrate the opening of the store. We want to get a bunch of people together and have an awesome game of Apocalypse at the new Abington location.
Check the original post on page one for more details!
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Is it going to be in Abington? The new store sure is big enough!