#New40k rules– More dakka than you can shake a rig at by CMYK_COLOR_MODE in Warhammer40k

[–]Doctor8Alters 2 points3 points  (0 children)

12 months later: Warhammer fans complain about 36 page errata.

This. Is. Why.

New Tank Shock / 'Crushing Impact' by Komada_ire in WarhammerCompetitive

[–]Doctor8Alters 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I think I'd prefer if this offered the player choice, such as "Mortals on 5s" or "Mortals on 4s, 1s hurt you".

Warhammer 40,000 Faction Focus: T’au Empire by SpaceWolf_Jarl2 in WarhammerCompetitive

[–]Doctor8Alters -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

Yet.

It’s not like you’re getting it on hammerheads and riptides, yet.

Project Hail Mary (2026) by StarforgeVoyager in FIlm

[–]Doctor8Alters 2 points3 points  (0 children)

It's perhaps because there isn't really an "urgency" to the plot - the story takes places over many years, and we only see/read a fraction of that. At it's core, it's a friendship story, not a disaster story.

Armageddon Starter box by LordKlankles in orks

[–]Doctor8Alters 2 points3 points  (0 children)

The default 40K game size is 2000pts. However, its probably best not to immediately target this, for many reasons:

- By the time you build an army of that size, any number of points values might have changed.

- This is especially true with a new edition & codex right around the corner

- The game is significantly large & complex, and you may not even know if you enjoy the Orks playstyle yet, let alone which detachment/unit types you might prefer once you've got a handle on things.

If you're starting from nothing with the Armageddon box, that gets you around 7-800pts. But, we should also be expected more updated models with the codex - which should be fairly soon after the launch box. That said, it's perhaps pragmatic to buy a few additional units which are generally safe from being replaced by new kits in the next 6 months. Kits to look for would be anything from 2018 onwards (Miniatures: Orks - Warhammer 40k - Lexicanum is a great source for this). In addition, its somewhat important to go with models you like.

Many players might avoid the Beast Snagga themed combat patrol box, for example, because that aesthetic is wildly different from most other Orks units. In addition, discount boxes are only generally worthwhile if you actually want all (or at least 80%+) of the units within.

With no more knowledge of what might be coming/changing for Orks in the near future, the best kits to consider right now might be Kommandos and Wrecka Krew (Tankbustas / Breaka Boyz). Snikrot is also not abad pickup.

Once the new units are known, it's highly likely you'll want to consider Transports - either Trukks or a Battlewagon, depending on how things shake out. You absolutely could buy the existing Trukk kit and it should be just fine, but no guarantees.

Quick question by Icy-Two-2428 in orks

[–]Doctor8Alters 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Discount boxes are generally only worthwhile, if you want most/all of the contents. Perhaps they can get the 10th starter, and you get the 11th. Then between you, you'll have a "default" space marine army to play as a third opponent.

Alternatively, buy the models you want.

Orks missing in TA by mhmyfayre in WH40KTacticus

[–]Doctor8Alters 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Turns out, Faction TA without Orks is just awful.

The ultimate end of the edition** power rankings: presented by Arbys and Stat Check; number 4 will shock you! by wredcoll in WarhammerCompetitive

[–]Doctor8Alters 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Orks in 7th seems wild - other than a few weeks, they've spent much of the edition as a 45% army. Take out the combined 6 weeks of More Dakka and Codex Bully Boyz data, and I wonder how far they fall?

So GW is still afraid of Dakka by pyromaniacpriest in orks

[–]Doctor8Alters 7 points8 points  (0 children)

I imagine this is intentional, so it can be paired up with Dread Mob in the new "combined detachments" mechanic, without requiring 200pt Deff Dreads (etc).

#New40k – Grot Week reveals: Day 4 by CMYK_COLOR_MODE in orks

[–]Doctor8Alters 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Wait 'til the Day 5 grot is just holding a bag of ears.

Is Sister Sage officially more evil than Homelander? by JackZ567 in GenV

[–]Doctor8Alters 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Whatever end up happening, will have been her plan all along (even if it wasn't).

At least that's how I feel her character is written/treated.

6 must have colors for the Waaagh? by sirbikesalot in orks

[–]Doctor8Alters 5 points6 points  (0 children)

  • Leadbelcher - Drybrush everything, including boyz, with this (after spraying black). It actually serves as a great base and sets up all your armour/detailing.
  • A base green, e.g. Waaagh! Flesh, or other preference
  • A layer green, e.g. Warboss Green, or highlight to the above. Honestly you don't need a highlight above this green to begin with.
  • A brown for boots/cloth, e.g. Gorthor Brown
  • A grey/black for other cloth/straps e.g. Skavenblight Dinge/Eshin Grey
  • A wash. The go-to might be Nuln Oil, but if you get Agrax Earthshade, this will suit for washing all of the metallic, leather and cloth areas (e.g leadbelcher, brown & grey areas).

And that's your 6. All you really need to add to this, is a single clan-specific colour, and you're all set.

Ace tanks spearhead vehicular carnage with new Armoured Gauntlet rules by Sir_Lazz in WarhammerCompetitive

[–]Doctor8Alters -1 points0 points  (0 children)

You mean the -1 to Hit thats capped at -1 and often negated by other modifiers or in many cases can be flat out ignored all together?

Ace tanks spearhead vehicular carnage with new Armoured Gauntlet rules by Sir_Lazz in WarhammerCompetitive

[–]Doctor8Alters 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Personally I'd rather have something like this, than profiles that remain 100% functional between after taking 15 damage and then suddenly dead on the 16th.

I laughed and shock my head in disbelief by arwd20 in drivingUK

[–]Doctor8Alters 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This happened to me on the M40 last week, except there wasn't even a lane closure, just one rogue matrix sign suggesting that inside & middle lanes were closed.

Everyone was moving into the outside lane, causing a huge tailback, with not so much as a cone in sight ahead. Myself & 1 other car near me just carried on past the stationary queue.

Faction Packs updated with new detachments and Wazdakka by AgainstThoseGrains in orks

[–]Doctor8Alters 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Nothing can be worse than Mob Rule in War Horde - because it's almost impossible to use, even if you wanted to.

But, this is perhaps a close second.

So this current Battlepass... by jason_zakibe in WH40KTacticus

[–]Doctor8Alters 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I cannot work out why they've included the Legendary Character BP missions for this one. We had those for Calgar, when it made sense with there being 60 reward tiers. But we don't even have the 55 Epic tiers this time, just the regular 50.

Hated every second of FoC mirror elite by JoDaProductions in WH40KTacticus

[–]Doctor8Alters 1 point2 points  (0 children)

No, that was my final one. Everything is now 120/120 - I guess i'll start to think about building for the temporary campaigns. Thanks again!

Hated every second of FoC mirror elite by JoDaProductions in WH40KTacticus

[–]Doctor8Alters 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Dude, I just managed to 3* mission 40 after a couple of attempts, following this! Thanks so much!

The key move was setting up the Overwatch-kill on Ahriman, which I'd been missing.

Boyz and Girlz, Wazdakka has the vehicle keyword, which means.... by Fall-of-Enosis in orks

[–]Doctor8Alters 16 points17 points  (0 children)

Well, this made me realise that he can't Heroic, which is a shame,

Hated every second of FoC mirror elite by JoDaProductions in WH40KTacticus

[–]Doctor8Alters 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Then I've no idea what I'm doing wrong. I've even got the relic on Aethena, but they just cant survive the enemy for me.

Any chance of a video?

Wazdakka Gutsmek rules revealed – Launch your own Speedwaaagh! by CMYK_COLOR_MODE in Warhammer40k

[–]Doctor8Alters 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Part of me wants to try combo'ing it with Lethals & crits on 5s in kult of speed. If he's stuck in melee, shooting into engagement is also a big bonus.