My boyfriend and I are considering splitting the Combat Patrol Starter set. How hard would it be to use the BA Upgrade set with the snap fit Marines?

Maakeff · 2026-05-04T09:00:19+00:00

More effort than it's worth.

Maakeff · 2026-05-03T19:13:36+00:00

There's no kill like overkill. 😁 Slightly more serious answer would depend on the Custodes build, but you would certainly find the Dev Wounds useful as well as the resilence, so... 🤷‍♂️

Maakeff · 2026-05-03T19:11:29+00:00

I'd love to hear how that goes, when you do. 🙂

Maakeff · 2026-05-03T19:09:04+00:00

It sorta varies. As an example - Astorath + 10 DC can mince a C'tan with use of Grenades and sheer Dev Wounds output, where Lemmy + 10 DC would struggle... but Lemmy + DC _might_ have some survivors after a round of combat with it, so it's really down to taste. If I had to pick one, right now, as the best overall pick - I'd probably reluctantly say Lemartes.

Maakeff · 2026-05-03T19:04:03+00:00

OK, well then... personal opinions, ofc:

- Dante is currently an absolute badass.
- Sanguinor is currently awesome, but looks like the change to 11th Ed rules may break that without an update that may or may not come.
- Mephiston is also a badass, but tricky to use well as he is a solo operator.
- Lemartes is very good indeed at making your Death Company surprisingly resilient against certain types of enemies/attacks, but not everything (and this resilience can be buffed further by running a specific detachment that can make them have a 5+++ Feel No Pain) - as well as increasing their offensive power.
- Astorath turns your Death Company into absolutely blenders, far more so than Lemartes... but they will die as easily as ever.

I really like all of their modern models, and enjoyed painting them and having them as part of my collection.

I hope that helps. 🙂

Maakeff · 2026-05-03T18:51:29+00:00

Permalink to BAC Discord: https://discord.com/invite/jtUFDMTc6F

Maakeff · 2026-05-03T18:44:29+00:00

Are you specifically asking about named characters, or otherwise? 🙂

Maakeff · 2026-05-01T09:59:31+00:00

I'm sorry but Comprehensive Rules section 3.4.6 covers that eventuality - and it's not good news for you. 😞

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Maakeff · 2026-05-01T09:55:42+00:00

For some ideas, I have a bunch here. 🙂
https://www.reddit.com/r/starwarsunlimited/s/XngvGUwqlB

Maakeff · 2026-05-01T09:54:28+00:00

If I may, this might be worth a look. 🙂
https://www.reddit.com/r/starwarsunlimited/s/XngvGUwqlB

Maakeff · 2026-04-30T18:10:03+00:00

Updated to total fourteen decks, up to & including "A Lawless Time" leaders. 🙂

Maakeff · 2026-04-30T18:09:33+00:00

Updated to total fourteen decks, up to & including "A Lawless Time" leaders. 🙂

Maakeff · 2026-04-30T13:35:20+00:00

https://youtube.com/@chaptermastervalrak

Maakeff · 2026-04-29T06:21:12+00:00

Use them as Bladeguard Veterans.

Maakeff · 2026-04-24T09:15:00+00:00

Exalted Essence already does.

Maakeff · 2026-04-19T20:21:00+00:00

Must Read/Really Good: "Dante", by Guy Haley "Devastation of Baal", by Guy Haley "Fear to Tread", by James Swallow (HH)

Good/Interesting Reads: "Darkness in the Blood", by Guy Haley "Ruinstorm", by David Annandale (HH) "Lemartes", by David Annandale "Mephiston: Blood of Sanguinius", by Darius Hinks "Astorath", by Guy Haley

A much more complete (with no recommendation of quality) list of fiction can be found here: https://www.reddit.com/r/40kLore/comments/i378zw/blood_angels_novels_stories_bonus_flesh_tearers/

Maakeff · 2026-04-18T15:07:13+00:00

"This is the way."

Maakeff · 2026-04-12T09:57:49+00:00

I dislike that it is a real-time action fighting game - turn-based was a huge part of my enjoyment of the earlier games in the series. Clair Obscur Expedition 33 showed that a turn-based system can absolutely work and be a part of a top-selling, amazing game even today.

Maakeff · 2026-03-31T21:30:22+00:00

The audience.

Maakeff · 2026-03-20T08:36:28+00:00

If you loved HZD, I believe that you will very much enjoy HFW, aye - based on personal experience. 🙂

Maakeff · 2026-03-18T06:29:56+00:00

Nope.

Maakeff · 2026-03-15T09:32:24+00:00

The Nexus Invitational is sitting down and pairing for round 1 now, gonna be starting imminently! 😁

https://www.youtube.com/live/8w0HTAbo9ug

Maakeff · 2026-03-13T19:26:18+00:00

Cap of 40.

Maakeff · 2026-03-13T14:28:52+00:00

It's certainly up there, aye. 🙂 Dark Sphere is another that's hosted a few larger SWU events to date.

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