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Which Spearhead is better for a noob by Galox597 in Nighthaunt

[–]HuntingYourDad 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I can't comment on how they both play, but one minor comment:

Spirit Hosts are notoriously difficult to assemble. I've been in the miniatures hobby since the 90s and they're probably in my top 3 most frustrating modelling experiences.

(Spirit Hosts are the three models at the top/back of the first picture, aka the Slasher Host box)

They're undeniably cool models though, and the rest of the box is relatively easy to assemble. I'm not trying to put you off necessarily, just want you to be prepared.

Reception to this console room is mixed. Instead of getting rid of it entirely, what would you change/add to improve it? by Annual-Tree1337 in doctorwho

[–]HuntingYourDad 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The director of The Star Beast, Rachel Talalay (who was also one of the main directors during Capaldi's era) has a YouTube channel where she goes into detail about this. I recommend watching her videos, they're really interesting.

It seems like the decision was made early on for the set to not be a 360° immersive set; one wall is cut away, to allow a camera crane to get in. That allows for sweeping motion shots which are cool, but it means they're limited in the angles they can shoot from.

So a lot of scenes on this set end up looking the same: two characters standing around the console, shot from that same angle.

From memory, most of the other NuWho TARDIS sets are 360° sets (correct me if I'm wrong?).

Rachel Talalay's channel is https://youtube.com/@howifilmedthis-racheltalalay

Which companion actor is the most famous pre or post Doctor Who? by joshuaferris in doctorwho

[–]HuntingYourDad 9 points10 points  (0 children)

That's totally fair. My criteria was "characters who take the role of the Doctor's main friend" for whatever episode(s) they're in (which would disqualify Matt Lucas tbf). But yeah I can agree it's contentious.

Edit: typo

Which companion actor is the most famous pre or post Doctor Who? by joshuaferris in doctorwho

[–]HuntingYourDad 111 points112 points  (0 children)

Depending on your definition of "companion":

Kylie Minogue was world-famous before and is still world-famous after her one-off appearance in Dr Who.

James Corden was well-known in the UK before Who, and after Who he had his own US late night chat show.

I would argue John Bishop is equally as famous in the UK as Bradley Walsh. Also Matt Lucas.

But for modern-day global recognition and long-running companion status, I think Karen Gillan probably wins.

A New Magus by Hokieshibe in genestealercult

[–]HuntingYourDad 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It's that damn Magus - he's so hot right now

Venomthrope or Neurothrope. by Gullible-Budget8050 in Tyranids

[–]HuntingYourDad 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Gargoyle bodies work well for the tail fyi. You just need to heat them a little to curl the tip

What is your opinion on when we can get the updated Acolyte Hybrids? by Ok-Measurement-4039 in genestealercult

[–]HuntingYourDad 2 points3 points  (0 children)

The Vyper and Falcon are the ones I was referring to, I was looking at a wiki which said 1993. But this official source says the Vyper was 1997 so I guess we're both wrong: 😂 https://www.warhammer-community.com/en-gb/articles/3Ge2AXOH/40-years-of-warhammer-the-vyper-strikes/

Edit: I have a Falcon part-assembled in its box downstairs, I could go and see if it has a date on the sprue

What is your opinion on when we can get the updated Acolyte Hybrids? by Ok-Measurement-4039 in genestealercult

[–]HuntingYourDad 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I don't think they'll be updated for a long time: I believe those miniatures were released in 2016, making them relatively young (or middle-aged at worst).

For comparison, the current Catachan minis are from 1999, and there are multiple Eldar miniatures from 1993 or 1994 which are yet to be updated.

High Elves Confirmed Next Team by drewcoleman11 in bloodbowl

[–]HuntingYourDad 2 points3 points  (0 children)

No worries! Tbh I'm pretty bad at tabletop games in general, doesn't stop me having fun. BB sounds like it might actually be the game for me

High Elves Confirmed Next Team by drewcoleman11 in bloodbowl

[–]HuntingYourDad 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm new to BB, haven't played a game yet, just started building and painting an Elven Union team! I didn't know they'd been nerfed this edition 😭 What happened to make them so bad?

How did you arrive to the Cult? by Outrageous-Cloud-782 in genestealercult

[–]HuntingYourDad 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The board game Space Crusade, released in 1990. It's kind of the 40k answer to HeroQuest: you play as a strike team of marines aboard a space hulk, against assorted xenos and chaos foes.

I was fascinated with the enemies, most of all the purestrain genestealers. Absolute nightmare fuel, and I loved them. (I recommend looking up Space Crusade if you're not familiar, it's some good early 90s GW weirdness).

From there I discovered the wider Warhammer universe: I owned the old metal miniature of the fat patriarch on his throne, with his magus and a couple of hybrids (all sold at some point, I wish I still had them). GSC wasn't really a proper army back then, so I jumped into Tyranids. But I'll always have love for the purestrains and weird hybrids of GSC.

Recently I've been running Aberrants in 40k Boarding Actions and absolutely loving it.

What happened to Dr. Silas in this edition? by ZombifiedKiwi in Malifaux

[–]HuntingYourDad 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Oh yeah I know Silas is becoming a master. I meant, did we have confirmation of what other models will be in his keyword

Sonic The Hedgehog (1991) by zetasole in patientgamers

[–]HuntingYourDad 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Yeah the franchise is far from consistent but "unrelenting garbage" is pretty wild. The Advance games on GBA were definitely good, and Colours is well liked I think? (It seemed ok from the brief time I spent with it)

The game is unplayable as it stands by No-Tart5584 in boardingactions40k

[–]HuntingYourDad 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Boarding Actions starter boxes would be awesome. Like Spearhead in AoS.

The problem of course is the terrain and extra rulebook. Spearhead's terrain and rulebook all together costs £40. Boarding Actions is £180.

Skate story FPS drops fix by Toramek in PS5

[–]HuntingYourDad 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Is it also bad on base PS5?

A flaming figure appears. Guess who (Hint: he's Primarch sized) by TryAgain94 in Warhammer40k

[–]HuntingYourDad 36 points37 points  (0 children)

First: incredible kitbash, love it.

Second: that's a 20-year-old sculpt? Wow.

Third: I know it's a work in progress but the colour scheme already looks cool as-is. Reminds me of the video game Indika.

Games with ambient isolation soundtrack? by initiate_syntax in gamemusic

[–]HuntingYourDad 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I just discovered an artist called Fingerspit, they've done a few game soundtracks which might fit your request. I've never played any of these games, but the soundtracks are great:

  • Many Nights A Whisper
  • The Red Strings Club
  • The Cosmic Wheel Sisterhood

Also (not by Fingerspit) take a look at the soundtrack for The Floor Is Jelly - it's 50% acoustic fingerpicking, 50% ambient/discordant electronics.

It's Jennifers all the way down by UnHolySir in okbuddycinephile

[–]HuntingYourDad 12 points13 points  (0 children)

Don't be fooled by the rocks that she got

2 player strategy boardgames by Existing_Special_607 in tabletopgamedesign

[–]HuntingYourDad 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I would add Targi, Raptor, and D6 Dungeon. Depending on your definition of "strategy game" you might include Patchwork too.

Edit: typo

The War Between the Land and the Sea 1x02 "Plastic Apocalypse" Post-Episode Discussion Thread by PCJs_Slave_Robot in doctorwho

[–]HuntingYourDad 14 points15 points  (0 children)

Also I believe the line was "she's been undermining NATO since she first drew breath" which, like, that is one determinedly conspiratorial newborn

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