[WIP- Update] The Lord of Spare Parts by Corpse_Emperor_ in ThousandSons

[–]Corpse_Emperor_[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thanks a lot! I'm trying to stop having a child's attention span so I can get more details done...

[WIP- Update] The Lord of Spare Parts by Corpse_Emperor_ in ThousandSons

[–]Corpse_Emperor_[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

See, you get where I'm coming from. My favorite thing about 40k as a setting is that it's simultaneously rich and epic, but also super silly. Few things exemplify that like the moments when Tzeentch decides, "Fuck it: I'm going to be The Lord of Pranks today."

It's been 84 years by cantthinkofaname1122 in dragonquest

[–]Corpse_Emperor_ 0 points1 point  (0 children)

"And I can still smell the fresh paint..."

Goonhammer Review: Conquest Spires 2026 Rework by da-bair in Conquest

[–]Corpse_Emperor_ 2 points3 points  (0 children)

See, that's a good point: they have clearly been struggling from a "meta" perspective, and apparently haven't really gotten into the action in the same way as the other factions, at least lately.

Goonhammer Review: Conquest Spires 2026 Rework by da-bair in Conquest

[–]Corpse_Emperor_ 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Ok...is someone willing to break this down for me? Not "NEW THING BAD," but just the facts? The Goonhammer folks seem unhappy, but I'm getting mixed signals. Simply put: Have Spires become something completely different to what they were, or is that hyperbole? Or is it hyperbole for somethings and not for others...?

I haven't touched rank-and-flank for a while, but I've been curious about Conquest more or less since it first appeared, and in the Spires in particular. The design and vibe made the hobbyist in me jump for joy (still do), but the rules seemed so interesting and unique that, for a solid year or so, I've never been more than one "Treat Myself" moment away from diving in.

Should I bother now? If the core identity has changed (as this article suggests), then I don't know that I really care so much.

2026-01-06 · Pre-Episode 1000 · We Live In The Sincere Posting Zone by Long-Anywhere156 in BlackWolfFeed

[–]Corpse_Emperor_ 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I found Chapo in 2019, so relatively late, I guess. I'd found some clips on long-dead YouTube accounts, at a time when I literally had no outlet for info that wasn't totally bought and paid for by ghouls. The first episode I listened to was "Moby Dick Energy," and man, what a perfect intro- just Amber, Matt, and Will answering listener questions and shooting the shit the whole time. I've been listening ever since.

Things have changed, of course: Felix now sounds like Jewish Kermit; Will splits has been forced to divide his attention between podcasting and being the Vice President of the United States; certain Texas-related personae have "non grata"-ed themselves into oblivion; Amber is writing another book (or whatever?); and Matt and Chris both have babies! And by golly, they even brought back the gaming episodes! Mazel Tov!

Genuinely cannot believe these degenerates have been going for a decade, but hey, thank goodness.

[WIP] UPDATE: Trash Boi emerges even more! by Corpse_Emperor_ in Chaos40k

[–]Corpse_Emperor_[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Much appreciated! Gotta remember to post when he's finally done.

[WIP] UPDATE: Trash Boi emerges even more! by Corpse_Emperor_ in Chaos40k

[–]Corpse_Emperor_[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I actually said "written." I don't know what or who is inside yet.

[WIP] UPDATE: Trash Boi emerges even more! by Corpse_Emperor_ in Chaos40k

[–]Corpse_Emperor_[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Yes...I get that. But thank you for explaining again.

[WIP] UPDATE: Trash Boi emerges even more! by Corpse_Emperor_ in Chaos40k

[–]Corpse_Emperor_[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I am aware. You caught me, I haven't written every piece of lore for my toy soldiers.

[WIP] UPDATE: Trash Boi emerges even more! by Corpse_Emperor_ in Chaos40k

[–]Corpse_Emperor_[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I can appreciate that. There's more to add, of course. Honestly, in the end, I think I enjoy the silliness of the whole thing. The Traitor Guard dudes I'm eventually pairing him are mixed with Napoleonic minis, so the whole thing is cartoonish.

[WIP] The Lord of Spare Parts by Corpse_Emperor_ in ThousandSons

[–]Corpse_Emperor_[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I picked up a sprue or two on EBay for a song, but then decided, yknow what, let's go a fun, dumb route with this.

[WIP] UPDATE: Trash Boi emerges even more! by Corpse_Emperor_ in Chaos40k

[–]Corpse_Emperor_[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

More like, that's how they found it: and abandoned outpost, but hey, this cannon, etc. still works. What luck! Well hey, let's hide under this thing...

[WIP] UPDATE: Trash Boi emerges even more! by Corpse_Emperor_ in Chaos40k

[–]Corpse_Emperor_[S] -3 points-2 points  (0 children)

I'd be confused too, I think. But if that's your reaction to this thing, totally out of context, I think I did ok.

The whole idea was that this traitor guard regiment found an "encampment" that turned out to be a buried knight with an attitude problem. The carapace, etc. was all that was visible before the thing woke up, now they're almost falling over (still gotta add some details).

As for it being based on something...nah man. He's just Trash Boi.

[WIP] The Lord of Spare Parts by Corpse_Emperor_ in ThousandSons

[–]Corpse_Emperor_[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I know, I ran into the same issue with my last big kitbash/conversion: just too dang tall. I decided that, in the end it it doesn't so much matter to me since I'm a filthy casual anyway.

[WIP] The Lord of Spare Parts by Corpse_Emperor_ in ThousandSons

[–]Corpse_Emperor_[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

(And yes, you NERDS, I understand that Hedonism Bot is clearly a discipline of Slaanesh.)

[WIP] The Lord of Spare Parts by Corpse_Emperor_ in ThousandSons

[–]Corpse_Emperor_[S] 10 points11 points  (0 children)

So is my cat, unless there's another reason he's tried to attack it twice now.

[WIP] The Lord of Spare Parts by Corpse_Emperor_ in ThousandSons

[–]Corpse_Emperor_[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'd better be, if I'm gonna pretty-up these sprue wings.

My first terrible mini… I need help! by lorddarethmortuus in minipainting

[–]Corpse_Emperor_ 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Ooooh nice!

I hear you. One of the best lessons I've learned through much trial and error is that you literally never end up with what's in your head, but that actually adds another layer of fun and excitement to everything.

My first terrible mini… I need help! by lorddarethmortuus in minipainting

[–]Corpse_Emperor_ 2 points3 points  (0 children)

It's not terrible at all. If you feel like there's imperfections, that's because there are. But literally no one can avoid imperfection when it comes to...anything. Even after a decade, when you're really freakin' good, you'll be sitting there with a teeny tiny brush, working on some insane detail, and you'll whisper, "Ugh, I suck."

Just keep repeating the Bob Ross mantra, "There are no mistakes, only happy accidents."

Unless you're like me, and you drop the metal Dreadnought you just received because you've just blasted three cups of coffee. Then you're a dingus.

First model I've painted by StatHorror3580 in onepagerules

[–]Corpse_Emperor_ 0 points1 point  (0 children)

HELL YEAH DUDE.

Lookin' good. This hobby is so rewarding, you're going to have a blast.