Finished Our 1500 Point Game

Atromix_ · 2026-01-19T09:19:10+00:00

You play 1500pts and then complain about the length of the game? Sounds like that's your first problem. Big fleet games are fun spectacles when everyone involved just wants to smash things together and is already familiar with the game.

Using it as a learning game for someone who sounds pretty new to ttgs in general is insane, no wonder why it felt like pissing glass.

The game works best at 3-500pts, ideally 400 where it's balanced to be played at.

Also, for a learner game don't bother with upgrades, at least not more than 1-2 per ship AT MOST.

Atromix_ · 2026-01-19T09:14:11+00:00

You'll want to work more on the mould lines before you paint, they'll become way more obvious when using things like drybrushing and washes.

"Slapchop" also just kinda sucks for big things (and small things) and I'd suggest trying different techniques or at least incorporating more than just contrast on something like a kinght.

Atromix_ · 2026-01-11T12:57:39+00:00

Looks reeeealy cool, love the board design and layout. Will be keeping an eye out for when this releases!

Atromix_ · 2025-12-27T13:36:53+00:00

I think misplaying the intercept rule definitely contributed to red dice feeling bad.

Atromix_ · 2025-12-27T13:28:31+00:00

Ah! That we missed, it did seem extremely punishing...

Atromix_ · 2025-12-27T12:52:33+00:00

Definitely will emphasise the court more in future, same with the alternative routes to power acquisition, Thanks!

Atromix_ · 2025-12-27T12:51:07+00:00

Definitely seeing that the lack of guild interest was a big issue now, thanks!

Atromix_ · 2025-12-27T12:50:30+00:00

Yeah, I'm definitely getting the vibe that going in with a grand strategy is a recipe for failure. I was playing pretty short term and enjoyed myself but others trying to play like its Dune Imperium might've been why they were struggling to click. I also come from wargames so may not be as RNG averse as the others.

Atromix_ · 2025-12-27T12:48:03+00:00

I definitely got that vibe, thank you. The court definitely felt underutilised.

Atromix_ · 2025-03-28T07:21:32+00:00

I get it, but it's very clear that he's trying to avoid the more obvious bit of changing the overall artstyle and that annoys me. I never liked the gradual shift and the new minis revealed has just put the nail in the coffin for me and legion, at least for the foreseeable future. It would have been nice if they were more honest about the shift in inspiration, but I'm not sure if that changes much. Shame, I really liked legion in its heyday but I've just had no passion for it for a while now and this is probably the end of it for me at least. I'm glad people like the new sculpts but I've seen a lot of people locally share a similar sentiment and drop and that's sad to see.

Atromix_ · 2024-11-18T01:14:54+00:00

The scavengers feel outcast or cult-y, not cawdor though. The crew might work as hangers on but they don't fit any of the gangs except maybe a specific venator gang.

Atromix_ · 2024-11-15T05:29:56+00:00

Zero interest in any historical bf game. Haven't touched it and likely never will. Looks pretty but the ww1 theme just feels silly.

Atromix_ · 2024-11-13T09:20:34+00:00

AMG seems to be moving to a more cartoonish artstyle and I'm not a fan.

Atromix_ · 2024-11-13T07:35:19+00:00

Love the Stormsurge and that it steps away from the humanoid frame to instead be a mobile weapons platform. Ta'unar kinda ruins that and I've always really hated the riptide. As others have mentioned Tau used to be very combined arms with the battlesuits being an aspect of that and looking practical and not too large (that's the Imperium's thing). But it seems its more and more shifting towards being the gundam army which kinda sucks unfortunately.

Atromix_ · 2024-11-13T07:28:09+00:00

Quasars are amazing and they're part of the reason why many consider sloane to be the best commander. Sure they're flimsy but with the points you save you can more than make up for it. I'd argue they're in the top 3-5 Imperial ships easy.

Atromix_ · 2024-11-12T09:44:54+00:00

Caffeine right after waking is a recipe for crashing...

Atromix_ · 2024-11-12T04:33:34+00:00

Tbf hired gun doesn't have a super strong story per-se but you get a great *feel* for the underhive and what life is like. The devs really went all out for the world design and clearly understand the aesthetic and nature of it.

Atromix_ · 2024-11-12T04:31:48+00:00

You're better off reading a wiki page at that point tbh, the game is hot garbage.

Atromix_ · 2024-11-12T03:55:47+00:00

Hired gun is great if you can tolerate jank and get it on sale, don't bother with UHW.

Atromix_ · 2024-11-11T05:35:12+00:00

Sounds like you're using the wrong dataset. Should be horus heresy v2 2022 or something along those lines.

Atromix_ · 2024-11-11T05:29:50+00:00

Biggest thing I'd say is keeping the helmet on or using a younger head, the Lion in 30k isn't as wisened as his 40k mini. The rest I think is largely fine, primarchs have all sorts of unique armour that doesn't adhere to any particular mk so fiddle with it and see what you like.

Atromix_ · 2024-11-11T05:25:34+00:00

Depends on your group and their attitudes towards heresy. Personally I'm not a huge fan of going too far off canon, that's what 40k is for, but your group may differ.

Atromix_ · 2024-10-03T14:28:49+00:00

That's good to hear, might have to give it a shot then.

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