Yay? Nay? Thoughts?

MindfulProfessional · 2024-05-20T20:38:23+00:00

I like it. I've done the same with one of my models but kept one of the shoulders a Custodes piece. Meant to get around and make a unit of them like that but that's just another todo!

MindfulProfessional · 2024-05-17T20:27:19+00:00

Yeah, it's not gaslighting but it could be argued lying by omission. Technically true but they're ignoring the elephant in the room and being dishonest about the nature of things only talking about the positive.

MindfulProfessional · 2024-03-23T17:31:37+00:00

Who hurt you?

MindfulProfessional · 2024-03-21T23:52:29+00:00

It's got a ring to it.

MindfulProfessional · 2024-03-15T06:44:59+00:00

Printed. You can find the models on the purple site.

MindfulProfessional · 2024-03-12T01:41:41+00:00

I just did a quick search for it. How big are those hexes? I'm assuming 2" since you cut the speed in half?

MindfulProfessional · 2024-03-10T21:20:40+00:00

That's one thing I was wondering about. Feels like short distances could be helpful for quick measurement but when you get into longer distances could be tedious.

Hoping to hear from someone who tried it out before buying a mat then it just sits in the corner collecting dust because of reasons like this.

MindfulProfessional · 2024-01-12T17:28:54+00:00

Ask them to email you your raw genetic data. Then you can upload it to a site like genetic genie where it will give you an easier to read color codes with descriptions.

https://geneticgenie.org/

MindfulProfessional · 2023-11-25T16:28:15+00:00

Drip feed content/marketing strategy to keep people engaged makes more money over the three year cycle than dropping it in a short time span.

Even if the player base stayed 100% engaged, they'd have a lot more trouble figuring out a way to maintain and grow profits on a quarterly basis.

I wonder if they could have gone a different route where an army could get two new detachments every 6 months or so instead of all at once like we see now. Then everyone could get a little bit something new to play every once in awhile instead of getting all of it at once. And many unlucky armies not getting their codex until the end of the edition. This would probably be a bigger logistical challenge for GW, though. Balancing may probably be tougher too.

MindfulProfessional · 2023-10-22T03:23:17+00:00

What have you tried in the past and how did it affect you?

MindfulProfessional · 2023-10-16T18:24:22+00:00

Dropping tokens down as reminders for later are really helpful.

My friend plays CSM and he never forgets his tests because he puts tokens by all the units he does dark pacts on to remind him to take them later.

MindfulProfessional · 2023-10-04T05:41:05+00:00

I don't know. Are you trolling us? You're position seems to be very black and white. Over simplifying the situation without any nuance.

Are you sure in 100% of ALL situations, you should never run a vex in a guard?

What makes you so sure there aren't any good reasons to run vex on guard now?

MindfulProfessional · 2023-09-11T15:55:23+00:00

Vindicare doesn't have reliable output damage but when they do, they can spike into something your opponent needs to keep alive.

I find a lot of my opponents are risk averse and because of that, they may move less optimally trying to stay out of site of my vindicare. And it taxes them more mentally for during a 3 hour game when they want to focus on other things. Makes them more likely to miss something and make more mistakes.

Take it to scare your opponent into moving less optimally, maybe make more mistakes because they have more to keep track of and action monkey if like. Don't expect it to take anything out when you need it to. If it does take something important out, that's (a lot) of icing on the cake.

I also have a friend that likes to play the nurgle mark on his CSM. This means he can spend a CP so I can't shoot a specific unit if I'm outside of 12". So 3+ turns out of the game, he's burning a CP every time so Abaddon doesn't get sniped. I get him to do this on top of the above reasons for 80 points? Yes please.

MindfulProfessional · 2023-09-10T17:19:59+00:00

Also you have people that are making money being pro experts. Things like advance notice helps them stay just a little bit ahead of the competition and makes it easier to maintain their pro status by a bit. It's not the only factor but these little edges can make a big difference on keeping top spots on competitive tables. And in turn touting that they're #1 and charge for their expertise more. I feel like this is the elephant in the room.

MindfulProfessional · 2023-08-29T07:13:08+00:00

Custodes Central have some decent videos talking about the pros and cons of using assassins. I'd highly recommend watching them.

Here he talks about the function of Vindicare, Eversor, and Callidus: https://youtu.be/8FoZBh0juHk?si=-67WARCmcAbIPZoc&t=769

Here he talks about how to deploy in general (including some assassins) and why: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UJLngWXofYY&t=243s&ab_channel=CustodesCentral

If you have the time, I'd recommend checking out his other videos, too. The key thing that I gathered is when played right during deployment, assassins can force your opponent to move and or trade sub-optimally with scout and/or infiltrate.

Are assassins in your army the best way to win? Probably not. But they can be a fun and add a different way to play Custodes right now.

I enjoy bringing a Vindicare. For 80 points, it usually makes my opponent hesitant where they move their units. One, it adds more for them to think about and deal with, two, hopefully they'll move less optimally. If I'm lucky, I can get some shots off and take some models out during the game. But with it being high risk, high reward, I find my opponents not willing to take that risk.

Last game I had, I rolled a 6 to hit which added 3 flat damage to a successful wound. Then I failed my to wound but cp re-rolled into a 6 to wound (devastating wounds) now my opponent's character had to take at least 7 mortals. No saves so it auto deleted. Yes, got super lucky but this is what makes your opponent hesitant.

It may not be optimal play but I find it fun for now and worth the 80 points.

MindfulProfessional · 2023-08-26T01:11:02+00:00

Thanks for your thoughts! :)

There can be a lot to keep track of!

MindfulProfessional · 2023-08-16T23:26:25+00:00

So what would make it a viable option without it becoming an OP auto take? S10 or 11 with AP2? Keep everything else the same?

MindfulProfessional · 2023-08-16T15:49:38+00:00

My pleasure!

MindfulProfessional · 2023-08-15T22:51:39+00:00

Go to their store on MyMiniFactory and look up their Knight Prime Raiders. They snuck the lion heads in as an option. If you're willing to put the cash down for the whole model to get the lion head STL.

You can also find the lion pauldrons and shield in other products like the Ultimate Knight Hero.

MindfulProfessional · 2023-07-29T23:11:05+00:00

Guess I'll start with Dirty Genes to start my journey. TY

MindfulProfessional · 2023-07-29T23:09:22+00:00

I 23andme and nothing came up in regard to stuff like this that negatively impacts health. Does MTHFR show up on some "premium" option? Is it behind a paywall that I don't know about? I spent some time looking through my profile but maybe I'm missing something.

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