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Games Workshop => Warhammer 40K => Topic started by: Chase on October 02, 2010, 03:28:24 AM
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Well, it's that time again... :o
The event is about 6+ months out. We are looking at a few dates currently... End of May'ish
We are going with a very similar rule set to the one we used last year.
The only change with respect to scoring at this point is that there will not be any mobile objectives (no free guy).
We are gunning for 60 people playing on various, themed tables. Probably 10v10, 5v5, 5v5, 5v5, 5v5.
4000 points per person.
Converted / scratch built models *must* be finished and presented to the event organizer(s) at least 1 week prior to the event or it can not be used, no exceptions. We are going to be strict with this and I'm probably going to hurt peoples feelings. Here's the apology 6 months in advance. I'm sorry. I hate being a DB, but when it comes to the Megabattle sometimes I have to be. :(
Players will be required to pay the entrance fee at time of registration. The fee will be non-refundable. Only after payment is received will your name go on our list and your spot reserved. Once registration is open, we will take players on a first come first serve basis.
Remember, this is just the preliminary, fun, goofy, Megabattle thread.
Can of worms = opened.
Have fun!
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I cannot wait! Perhaps at this year’s Mega Battle my Emperor Titan will shoot more than once! It was still a fun time.
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Is my wooden titan still banned chase? it only weighs about 123lbs. ::)
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Time to start building my Thunderhawk then...and other cool Imperial Armour units!
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Are we set at 4000 points still? I thought I heard talks of it being upped to 5000.... Or maybe that was just wishful thinking... :D
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Are we set at 4000 points still? I thought I heard talks of it being upped to 5000.... Or maybe that was just wishful thinking... :D
Yes, it was just wishful thinking... sponsored by about a dozen or so people.
This year's Megabattle will be 4000 points per person for sure.
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Are we set at 4000 points still? I thought I heard talks of it being upped to 5000.... Or maybe that was just wishful thinking... :D
Yes, it was just wishful thinking... sponsored by about a dozen or so people.
This year's Megabattle will be 4000 points per person for sure.
THANK YOU!
i only have 4000 of space marine and 4000 of orks.... buying another 1000 would kill my wallet, as i am saving up for <insert something awesome that i will be saving up for here>.
also, im playing orks this year.
i also noticed that it still says which faction we were last year here
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The ground will quake with each of his steps.
There will be blood!
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You are talking about me, right Rich?
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i also noticed that it still says which faction we were last year here
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This will be changed.
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You are talking about me, right Rich?
He cares not from where it flows, as long as it flows.
I would like to think that as our god-machines hammered at each other, they took pause between each swing to give sideways glances at "the other guy" on the end of the table. Much like one would look at the weird kid down the street.
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and in this case it WAS the weird kid down the street.
/facepalm
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Nick Hough is the man! He is the best at 40K! He is the KING of BG!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Oh dear....
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He hijacked the computer at BG!
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Captain Ventris and the 4th will be their to represent the Ultramarines in their glory
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Captain Ventris and the 4th will be their to represent the Ultramarines in their glory
Ariel reporting for duty!!
(http://www4.picturepush.com/photo/a/4299537/640/4299537.jpg) (http://picturepush.com/public/4299537)
I've got nothing but love for you, Steve.
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Well this thread just turned serious. Stay tune for more pics.
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The Heaven Fall Blades will fall swiftly and accurately against the enemies of the Imperium.
(a.k.a. I'll be there).
"Repent, for tommorow you die"
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What's your name, homie? :)
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*ahem*
Your all lame and will suffer and the results of my god like dice rolling, you should not even attempt to show that day for the thrashing I shall hand out will make you want to sell your army and cry.
In short... "I R Big winner" and for good measure " I R00xx0r J00 N00Bz"
Thank you for you time, have a lovely month of Oct.
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O and before I forget,
Captian Brian is a bad ass.
Once again, enjoy you month.
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Traitorous Guard shall be joining the battle, and maybe this time an Emperor Titan can shrug off the annoying lil scorpion that eventually took it down...
(http://t1.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcQvbexaS3jaIIfHUcVUadpUgIUAPV0I3XiyAaYxl4xuRY5hnMw&t=1&usg=__Sjo4YaxsZxuTwRqMD318Y-3sEDE=)
^________^
He is here to rock you like a hurricane!
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Legio Ignatum will burn the traitorous scum once more.
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P.S. Lemme use all my titans. :(
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4th company is now using a codex instartes insertion manuver this time.....
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4th company is now using a codex instartes insertion manuver this time.....
I think you should use this line on a girl someday Steve.
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4th company is now using a codex instartes insertion manuver this time.....
I think you should use this line on a girl someday Steve.
ROFL! :D
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4th company is now using a codex instartes insertion manuver this time.....
I think you should use this line on a girl someday Steve.
Awesome.
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This thread is already more mature than last year's Megabattle thread.
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The innuendos are flying already! And that isn't Italian for "in the @$$"!! ::)
Go Order!!
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This thread is already more mature than last year's Megabattle thread.
By human standards, perhaps. Then again, humans have a weak grasp on the concept.
Craftworld Elefayin shall likely be forced to intervene.
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"More Pie!"
-Mr Popples
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When is the mega battle?
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My ghetto death company emperor titan will eat you all or charge a drop pod ;) (it was decided last night he will have cow and piggy sponsons and a jason mask face!) i will play on order that also was decided.
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Hmm,
Sod it, I'm going to blow a bunch of stuff up and maybe, just maybe, get drunk and do Karaoke afterwar_s...
Cheers,
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Hotels have bars!!! Why didn't that thought strike me earlier... I'll join you for the after party!
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Hmm,
Sod it, I'm going to blow a bunch of stuff up and maybe, just maybe, get drunk and do Karaoke afterwar_s...
Cheers,
Maybe?, just maybe? Screw that it's tradition!This time I maybe joining you on stage.
Already getting ready to cause some damage and have some fun.
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No 40k and no beer, makes Doug .....something something.
(http://i322.photobucket.com/albums/nn407/milkohol/simpsons/wqt1l4.jpg)
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When is the mega battle?
This year, due to all kinds of stuff, it will be in May 2011.
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My ghetto death company emperor titan will eat you all or charge a drop pod ;) (it was decided last night he will have cow and piggy sponsons and a jason mask face!) i will play on order that also was decided.
No ghetto anything this year! Here's looking at you Black Emperor and anything else in it's likeness.
Don't make me bring a sledgehammer and flame thrower!
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wasnt the first megabattle in janurary or feburary? every year it moves back further than last year
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My ghetto death company emperor titan will eat you all or charge a drop pod ;) (it was decided last night he will have cow and piggy sponsons and a jason mask face!) i will play on order that also was decided.
No ghetto anything this year! Here's looking at you Black Emperor and anything else in it's likeness.
Don't make me bring a sledgehammer and flame thrower!
wait till it's finished. cows and piggys are what the megabattle is all about :D
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My ghetto death company emperor titan will eat you all or charge a drop pod ;) (it was decided last night he will have cow and piggy sponsons and a jason mask face!) i will play on order that also was decided.
No ghetto anything this year! Here's looking at you Black Emperor and anything else in it's likeness.
Don't make me bring a sledgehammer and flame thrower!
wait till it's finished. cows and piggys are what the megabattle is all about :D
Seriously, please make it look like Nick's form last year and not like the black one.
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My ghetto death company emperor titan will eat you all or charge a drop pod ;) (it was decided last night he will have cow and piggy sponsons and a jason mask face!) i will play on order that also was decided.
No ghetto anything this year! Here's looking at you Black Emperor and anything else in it's likeness.
Don't make me bring a sledgehammer and flame thrower!
The Ghetto Emperor was much better at killing than the Pretty Emperor.
Just saying :)
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after much discussing with ben and derek tonight, i have decided to instead, knowing my awesomeness-handicap for painting, will play a 3,000 point dave goss-special list* plus two baneblades ;D
* the dave goss special is death company, plus other units with extreme overkill on wargear upgrades. let the cheese floweth from thy froth!
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wasnt the first megabattle in janurary or feburary? every year it moves back further than last year
Do you humans have a word for 'every 13 months?' Or is it just that this battleground of yours is on a planet that orbits somewhat slowly...
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The reasons for moving the date are many. Here are a few:
People will be home from school, which will free us from having to schedule the Megabattle during short school vacations.
The weather is more likely to be better. Now that we are hosting the Megabattle off site, moving/setting up for the Megabattle in a snowstorm would not be good.
There are lots of conventions that happen between the holiday season and the spring. Trying to plan around those can be problematic.
More time for everyone to build their armies and more time for us to work on the tables and terrain is a nice bonus. :)
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I can't wait! The megabattle is gonna rule and so is the afterparty!
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Can I just say that I don't understand the logic behind everyone taking a Baneblade regardless of their army. I want a Heirophant Bio-titan for my Guard, but that's not gonna happen.
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Can I just say that I don't understand the logic behind everyone taking a Baneblade regardless of their army. I want a Heirophant Bio-titan for my Guard, but that's not gonna happen.
GENESTEALER CULT
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Can I just say that I don't understand the logic behind everyone taking a Baneblade regardless of their army. I want a Heirophant Bio-titan for my Guard, but that's not gonna happen.
GENESTEALER CULT
Best reason ever.
Also, to have a Magus straddling he cannon ala Reign of Fire not only makes it ok but makes it AWESOME.
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Holy shit dude. You just referenced Reign of Fire. I'm impressed. That took some guts.
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I love the FIRST Megabattle thread of the season. :)
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yeh blood ravens making there first mega battle appearance this year
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yeh blood ravens making there first mega battle appearance this year
Serving chaos?
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The TAU and all their glory will be in the Mega Battle
with guns blazing
This is Nick Lowe reporting in
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space marines use baneblades because the imperium is all about stealing ideas. like bill gates.
also, when are the order/chaos boards coming back up it seems like theres already enough talk about the megabattle.
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also, when are the order/chaos boards coming back up it seems like theres already enough talk about the megabattle.
Not for a long while.
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An'ggrath is my daemonhost!
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Not for a long while.
that seems like a contradiction. my strategy: confuse everyone else.
you all just lost the game.
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nope blood ravnes going loyal all the way atleast this year
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order's roster is going to be filled up pretty fast i reckon ;D
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how does one even sign up for this shenanigans
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One waits at least another 2.5 months :).
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Chase i miss u
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I miss you too, homie. Keep on keeping it real!
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nope blood ravnes going loyal all the way atleast this year
Oh, I heard your Chapter Master is a bit of a dirty Tzeentch worshiper.... just sayin'
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Can't wait for the Megabattle next year! Marneus Calgar has some unfinished business... ;)
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Can't wait for the Megabattle next year! Marneus Calgar has some unfinished business... ;)
And some new beef to bring the pain with!!!
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nope blood ravnes going loyal all the way atleast this year
Oh, I heard your Chapter Master is a bit of a dirty Tzeentch worshiper.... just sayin'
o yeh he is but i run the 3rd company which told him to go screw him self
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Can't wait for the Megabattle next year! Marneus Calgar has some unfinished business... ;)
And some new beef to bring the pain with!!!
Hush, Troy... No need to spoil the surprise... ;) Btw, are you playing this year?
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Ben,
I may be playing this year I have an all Cav list that I wouldnt mind trying out.
MUHAHAHA!!!!
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i'll be on disorder this year...
if Ann'Grath is on my table, is friendly fire allowed? :D
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i'll be on disorder this year...
if Ann'Grath is on my table, is friendly fire allowed? :D
We shall swing axes together, brother!
A friendly competition for who can take more skulls?
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nope blood ravnes going loyal all the way atleast this year
Oh, I heard your Chapter Master is a bit of a dirty Tzeentch worshiper.... just sayin'
o yeh he is but i run the 3rd company which told him to go screw him self
The collective warp just laughed at your mortal defiance. Chaos runs deep, the enemy within!
I do hope someone uses major possession on you. It's pretty fitting.
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or ill lash him into my 4 doomsday devices and make the dave goss snake-eyes ;D
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Skraven, just what are you going to do? You seem to be jumping around a lot and preparing for the mass slaughter that is the megabattle takes time,usually a lot of time.
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i went from using a titan, which is restricted this year to one a side to blood angels, which i decided to give in to play chaos. and im now builing my ultimate creations.
just wait and see. if youre on disorder, youll find out what im doing ;)
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i went from using a titan, which is restricted this year to one a side to blood angels, which i decided to give in to play chaos. and im now builing my ultimate creations.
just wait and see. if youre on disorder, youll find out what im doing ;)
wait....retrictions?!?!?
will my horde of super heavies be fine?
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i went from using a titan, which is restricted this year
You know, some of my favorite parts of the Megabattle are the rumors that seemingly come out of nowhere.
The Megabattle has one restriction in addition to several rule / interaction changes. That one restriction is that your list must be "painted and designed in the spirit of the event."
Now the table you play on might have special rules that restrict what you take, but the Megabattle itself does not directly restrict much. Or at least it doesn't in my opinion.
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will my horde of super heavies be fine?
Yup.
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that was an idea put forth by derek to have one emperor per side, not me i would bring the bad boy down if it wasnt going to be taking the privelage from a better player/painter
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^ Look at Dave's posts, he's the Anti-Christ.
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^ Look at Dave's posts, he's the Anti-Christ.
damn it! 666 posts right as i turn to chaos and i ruin it. I = dick
also... why is the doomsday device on gw's datasheet so... you know... LAME!?! >:(
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How about no emperor's to both sides? They are literally army killers a turn.
I think this year I might employ the "Operation Get Behind the Greenies" in order to deliver my absolute distruction...
o and
WHAT ARE YOU DOING CHASE BY RESTRICTING IT TO ONE EMPEROR TITAN A SIDE THAT IS SUCH BULLPLOP!!?!?!?!? ARE YOU SERIOUS GUY!?!?!?!?!
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It would just get Disruptor Beaconed anyway Rich.
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I don't know what Derek's plans are but I think if an Emperor gets approval from the R.A.P.E. squad then it should be allowed. After all, how many sick looking 4' titans do you guys care to make?
What I'd imagine is unlikely is having the Emperors on more than 1 table. Think Moon v2.0, which in retrospect was pretty cool in it's own way. We just need to make sure people KNOW what they're getting into.
and it figures Riley would have to mention the friggin Disruptor Beacon... /sigh
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After all, how many sick looking 4' titans do you guys care to make?
Based on last year...? One.
Be interesting to see if anyone is willing to put the time Nick did into creating another great looking behemoth.
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You know you love the Disruptor Beacon Chase :)
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Think Moon v2.0
this sounds fun...i want in
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I agree with Alan based on last year I only think one good emperor titaan can be produced.
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I agree with Alan based on last year I only think one good emperor titaan can be produced.
I see people are still butt hurt over the ass kicking the Black Emperor dealt last time -- Don't worry I plan on going Imperial this year :)
(And without a scratch built titan).
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I agree with Alan based on last year I only think one good emperor titaan can be produced.
I see people are still butt hurt over the ass kicking the Black Emperor dealt last time -- Don't worry I plan on going Imperial this year :)
(And without a scratch built titan).
I'm just butt hurt that it looked like utter crap. I'm going to hurt anyone that tries to pull something like that this year. I'm sure Chase will gladly look away.
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I agree with Alan based on last year I only think one good emperor titaan can be produced.
I see people are still butt hurt over the ass kicking the Black Emperor dealt last time -- Don't worry I plan on going Imperial this year :)
(And without a scratch built titan).
I'm just butt hurt that it looked like utter crap. I'm going to hurt anyone that tries to pull something like that this year. I'm sure Chase will gladly look away.
NERD RAGE
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The Steve D Empire will back Mr. Robert Sims.
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I agree with Alan based on last year I only think one good emperor titaan can be produced.
I see people are still butt hurt over the ass kicking the Black Emperor dealt last time -- Don't worry I plan on going Imperial this year :)
(And without a scratch built titan).
I'm just butt hurt that it looked like utter crap. I'm going to hurt anyone that tries to pull something like that this year. I'm sure Chase will gladly look away.
NERD RAGE
Would that be artistic nerd rage? I'd hate to see hipsters in a rage.
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I agree with Alan based on last year I only think one good emperor titaan can be produced.
I see people are still butt hurt over the ass kicking the Black Emperor dealt last time -- Don't worry I plan on going Imperial this year :)
(And without a scratch built titan).
I'm just butt hurt that it looked like utter crap. I'm going to hurt anyone that tries to pull something like that this year. I'm sure Chase will gladly look away.
NERD RAGE
Would that be artistic nerd rage? I'd hate to see hipsters in a rage.
Artistic nerd rage is called impotence.
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I agree with Alan based on last year I only think one good emperor titaan can be produced.
I see people are still butt hurt over the ass kicking the Black Emperor dealt last time -- Don't worry I plan on going Imperial this year :)
(And without a scratch built titan).
I'm just butt hurt that it looked like utter crap. I'm going to hurt anyone that tries to pull something like that this year. I'm sure Chase will gladly look away.
NERD RAGE
Would that be artistic nerd rage? I'd hate to see hipsters in a rage.
Artistic nerd rage is called impotence.
NERD RAGE!!!
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I'm looking forward to playing again!
To that end: please not on May 21st, please not on May 21st, please not on May 21st (I've got a wedding I'm going to on that day, and I don't think they'd be impressed if I brought my 40K army, plunked it down at the reception, and started bickering with the guests at my table about the horrendous amount of impassable terrain and lack of tank lanes)...
Thanks for considering!
Not sure what I'm going to do army-wise, though... My paper Titan is disintegrating...
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I'll crash that wedding and play with ya!
Some of the darkest secrets of the inner circle will be revealed at this year's mega battle!
Expect to meet your end and repent for your past deeds, for you will be judged!
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I'll crash that wedding and play with ya!
Some of the darkest secrets of the inner circle will be revealed at this year's mega battle!
Expect to meet your end and repent for your past deeds, for you will be judged!
I will read your darkest secrets as I peel them from the heel of Khorne's daemon engines!
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the blood ravens are coming full force this year they just dont know who to follow tzeetch or the emperor hard choice damn this civil war and the choices its brings to the table
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Just to help you decide:
the emperor is for all intents and purposes a mortal.
The emperor now exsists in the warp.
The emperor ordered space wolves eradicate the thousand sons planet because quote "any mortal who stays in the warp for that long cannot resist the tempttations of chaos"
tzeench is an immortal god of magic and chaos
therefore, tzeench will one day soon control the emperor :o
welcome to the winning team. we will eat all of your smurfberries and grind your false emperor to dust before the might of chaos!
Oh and there will be a free t-shirt too ;D
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The emperor now exsists in the warp.
Where did you get this? It is my understanding that the Emporer is still in his golden throne which is NOT located in the warp.
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The emperor now exsists in the warp.
Where did you get this? It is my understanding that the Emporer is still in his golden toilet which is NOT located in the warp.
I fixed that for you.
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his body is on the throne, but his mind is in the warp. face it, some day the emperor will turn to chaos, and then what will you do?
lets see we have:
primarchs that we know are alive
4 chaos gods
you have:
a cripple on a golden toilet
one primarch left, that is MIA
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I'll crash that wedding and play with ya!
Some of the darkest secrets of the inner circle will be revealed at this year's mega battle!
Expect to meet your end and repent for your past deeds, for you will be judged!
I appreciate the offered support. That said? I'd rather be able to go to both!
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Skaven there's more than 1 loyal primarch left
Johnson - Alive in the Rock
Russ - In the warp
Guilman - in stasis healing
Corax - Who knows disappeared
I think I'm missing one, is it Vulkan who is suppose to come back when his artifacts are found?
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Megabattle date has been selected.
Saturday, June 4th, 2011.
Put in for the day off with your respective employers now.
Pro Tip:
Put in for Sunday, June 5th off as well.
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Death to the false emperor! submit to the will of chaos!
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High Lord Commander Culln is selecting his best men for the mission and seeking counsel from Magister Sevrin Loth.
The ancient ones are being awakened by the techmarines in the in the lower levels of Vigil.
Rumor is that the traitorous Huron Blackheart may be in the system at the same time.
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when are the order/disorder threads open again? theres only 5 months to go :o
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when are the order/disorder threads open again? theres only 5 months to go :o
Sadly, it's towards the bottom of a LONG list of things to do.
For instance... sign-ups have not and will not open for some time. Currently we are focusing on several other "projects" and events. January is going to be a super busy month. Feb is looking like it'll be pretty busy too. Long story short, there's lots of stuff going on behind the scenes at Battleground. We're busy, to say the least.
Going through, stripping people of their affiliations, distributing new ones, figuring out what I want to do with the old Order / Disorder boards, doing it, and then setting up new ones will take a few hours and will have to wait until sign-ups have started.
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Megabattle date has been selected.
Saturday, June 4th, 2011.
Put in for the day off with your respective employers now.
Pro Tip:
Put in for Sunday, June 5th off as well.
/dance
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High Lord Commander Culln is selecting his best men for the mission and seeking counsel from Magister Sevrin Loth.
The ancient ones are being awakened by the techmarines in the in the lower levels of Vigil.
Rumor is that the traitorous Huron Blackheart may be in the system at the same time.
Culln, isn't he that guy from Twilight?
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Pro Tip:
Put in for Sunday, June 5th off as well.
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Culln, isn't he that guy from Twilight?
Boo! Wrong chapter, I think that's the Blood Angels you're thinkin of. Ha!
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Megabattle date has been selected.
Saturday, June 4th, 2011.
Put in for the day off with your respective employers now.
Pro Tip:
Put in for Sunday, June 5th off as well.
Yes, enough time to create my super heavy tank regiment. When done, side by side they can role over 42-43in (yes thats w/ treads, not including firepower).
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Can we put a rule into play that if you don't have a hard copy IN HAND of your data sheet, Imperial Armour rules, etc. You don't get to use it?
I don't think that having a laptop in the corner with your Imperial Armour pdfs counts as a 'hard copy'.
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Can we put a rule into play that if you don't have a hard copy IN HAND of your data sheet, Imperial Armour rules, etc. You don't get to use it?
I don't think that having a laptop in the corner with your Imperial Armour pdfs counts as a 'hard copy'.
Seconded. Not saying that they need an actual copy of the book, but a photo copy would suffice.
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Can we put a rule into play that if you don't have a hard copy IN HAND of your data sheet, Imperial Armour rules, etc. You don't get to use it?
I don't think that having a laptop in the corner with your Imperial Armour pdfs counts as a 'hard copy'.
This was and will be a hard, fast rule. I'm pretty sure I explicitly said that you MUST have a hard copy of your rules present with you at the Megabattle last year and if you were not able to produce them then you model would be removed from the table.
If I somehow did not write that into the rules last year it will DEFINITELY be in this year. Busting out your laptop in the middle of the Megabattle is ridiculous.
Hard copy or no model!
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Some copies are becoming hard to obtain via internet. It is possible to copy word for word and have it typed out on a printed word document and in hand?
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Some copies are becoming hard to obtain via internet. It is possible to copy word for word and have it typed out on a printed word document and in hand?
If you plan to use a datasheet that is not in the Apocalypse book, Apocalypse Reload, or an Imperial Armour book it must be posted in the other thread for review (and is generally discouraged, but hey, it's why that thread is there in the first place).
If you have posted something there and it has been approved, then you're all set. You will be expected to have the book or at least a photocopy of the datasheet with you. This is an absolute requirement.
In the VERY rare case that your datasheet is custom made then you can type it up and bring it to the Megabattle. I'd like to see that not happen.
I think it's important to note that the presence of the other thread does not open up the entire internet as a resource for datasheets. We want to be extremely strict about everything we allow, especially in terms of datasheets. It is strongly recommended that each player use datasheets presented in the Apoc book, Apoc Reload, or Imperial Armour books. In extremely rare cases, like Mike Salzmans Aqua Marine Titans, custom datasheets might be required and permitted. Way more than half the reason why this has been allowed in the past is because his models are badass.
There is a very fine line between allowing things that seem appropriate and "cool" and allowing things that make the game seem silly or stupid. Help me help everyone and please try to respect that.
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This is where "counts as" does wonders.
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This is where "counts as" does wonders.
Trust me, I would ABSOLUTELY prefer that and used to suggest it. You model building guys like to be "creative", "different", and "original" though. ;)
I think there is room for creative, different, and original. The problem arises when we allow one person to do their thing. It sets a precedent.
Personally, I have no problem with Mike's Aqua Marines. I like the models a lot, I like the way the datasheets were handled (critiqued by this community), and I think they made for a very cool addition to the event. The fact that they have been present in at least of of the 3 Megabattles does hurt either. But now we've got people like Alex Moon, who want to field "Blood Ravens", a chapter out of a video game. This chapter apparently can be good guys or bad guys, has fan generated datasheets, special characters, etc. Do we let that in? Surely someone could justify us doing so if we let the Aqua Marines do their thing. I happen to view the two armies VERY differently. Allowing Moon to use his Blood Ravens as "Blood Ravens" and take the fan generated datasheets, special characters, etc. sets a precedent that I strictly DO NOT want set.
This sort of thing is viewed in many different ways by different people participating in the event. It puts us in a crappy position. Whatever the outcome is people end up disappointed.
It would be much, much easier to use "Counts As" for everything not in Apoc, Apoc Reload, or IA.
Is the potential for "cool" greater than the ease of "Counts As"? Certainly not from where I'm sitting. I'm sure Paul would disagree though, and if done right in a small number of instances, I can see myself reconsidering... which is why we leave things open ended...
What got played in last years Megabattle that was not out of Apoc, Reload, or IA? Just the Aqua Marine datasheets?
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I believe it was only the aqua marines.
Also, when he fielded them, he used Codex: Space Marines.
He also based his titans off of existing datasheets and was very open to critiques. Blood Ravens don't need a new army list, just a crap load of sorcerors if evil or librarians if good.
There are also tons of "official" variant land raiders that could easily be utilized.
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chase the only reason i suggested that i could go good or chaos was to try and even the numbers out in case ppl dropped like last year and as for the land raider variant i just wanted opinions and to see if it was fair for play would i like to bring it to mega battle yea will i bitch and moan if i cant nope i can bring other things if need be but i just wanted to see if i could
btw not angry while posting this just so u know in case it sounds like im heated
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It didn't sound like you were heated, just out of breath.
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It didn't sound like you were heated, just out of breath.
Agreed. I don't know how I could ever talk without pausing like that.
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Moon, I love you. Don't sweat it, homie.
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Moon if you really want blood angels. Try presenting the other thred with a Data sheet that has a unit of Librarians and as a group they do something special. Example: Must have 3 Librarians one must have the upgrade to have a second psychic power. They are not independent charecters and must remain within coherency until only one is left which becomes indipendent. Special Rule: For every Librarian in the unit up to a maximum of 5 Psychic powers become easier to cast or something.
Your trying ot hard to think out side of the box. Think out side it just not to far out side it. If you want to represent your blood angels fluff wise look for little details like the Libraian squad that is mentioned in the book or a Librarian Dreadnaught wich oh look is an official unit in Codex: Blood Angels. I suggest look at your fluff and find something small to make your army stand out and show its fluff and then submitt it to the committee for approval. Also try to nor change stats or make new weapons etc. Use what you got in the Codecies.
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I'm going to field a Steve D. for the megabattle.
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I'm going to field a Steve D. for the megabattle.
I thought we had agreed on no Primarchs?
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This event should be retitled Ultimate Kitten Herding Showdown.
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I'm going to field a Steve D. for the megabattle.
I thought we had agreed on no Primarchs?
No.... I'd say Steve would be more accurately represented by the Emperor himself, who technically, isn't a Primarch. Can we get a datasheet for this? ;)
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This event should be retitled Ultimate Kitten Herding Showdown.
Something like that anyways. :)
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We are going to have ants.
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thx for the idea steve i think i prob going to try the 3 librarian datasheet cause there are 3 in the book i reading that hold off a bunch of demons so ill try and encoperrate
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We are going to have ants.
Can we run them over with superheavies?
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We are going to have ants.
Can we run them over with superheavies?
maybe i can disguise a land rainder as an ant trap
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We are going to have ants.
Can we run them over with superheavies?
Tank shock rules ought to apply, but if you aren't extremely careful about cleaning up after meals, the superheavy would be doomed, I tell you, doomed!
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thx for the idea steve i think i prob going to try the 3 librarian datasheet cause there are 3 in the book i reading that hold off a bunch of demons so ill try and encoperrate
Your welcome dude. Just come up with a reasonable Data sheet for what the 3 Librarians do as one unit and a point cost for the data sheet then post it in the other thread for review. :)
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Hey Chase/Derek/gods/patrons of Battlegrounds,
since I go to an art school and what not, I was thinking of doing something, idk, artistic for the Megabattle. I was thinking, (ok, I just thought of it 2 mins ago) of painting the back drop of the battlefields. Like, if you could tell me what the different themes were going to be, and let me photograph some of the existing terrain you'll be using, maybe i could paint some big ass canvases to hang on the walls on either side of the tables. That way, when you look over to the other side of the table, you see a continuation of the 40k battlefield. They'd be about the same length as the tables.
This is just a random idea that could help motivate me to stop painting tiny little monsters and start doing the kind of art that I went to school for again. What say the crowd?
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I think that has potential to be badass.
Derek and the other dudes will have to get you the info you would need though. Stuff involving what the tables will look like isn't my thing. If you don't hear from him be sure to run it by him at the doubles next weekend.
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Hey Chase/Derek/gods/patrons of Battlegrounds,
since I go to an art school and what not, I was thinking of doing something, idk, artistic for the Megabattle. I was thinking, (ok, I just thought of it 2 mins ago) of painting the back drop of the battlefields. Like, if you could tell me what the different themes were going to be, and let me photograph some of the existing terrain you'll be using, maybe i could paint some big ass canvases to hang on the walls on either side of the tables. That way, when you look over to the other side of the table, you see a continuation of the 40k battlefield. They'd be about the same length as the tables.
On my table, could you paint in the Revenant titan that is just about to come in out of reserve? ;)
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You mean you bring things out of reserve? I thought you just put it in reserve and left it there.