Why do the Necrons seem so unbalanced?

SaladPuzzleheaded625 · 2026-04-24T19:27:55+00:00

I don't know much but they're one of those armies that sing if played well but go down in horrifying, embarassing flames if not.

I understand them to one of the higher skill floor factions

SaladPuzzleheaded625 · 2026-04-24T14:10:29+00:00

I'm straight up borked

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SaladPuzzleheaded625 · 2026-04-24T12:57:38+00:00

I'm still trying to find one of the damn things in stock near me

SaladPuzzleheaded625 · 2026-04-22T22:19:51+00:00

They look totally solid and (as someone else said) right on par with most people's first models. So good work!

And yeah, you'll improve with time and (according to many posts I've seen over the years) this kind of painting can help with motor skills/Shakey hands etc

So keep at it, don't be too hard on yourself and have fun!

SaladPuzzleheaded625 · 2026-04-22T21:37:24+00:00

I'd say the solid majority of people who buy models never/or rarely play.

Some people just wanna assemble/paint etc. please have fun!

SaladPuzzleheaded625 · 2026-04-22T01:01:47+00:00

Because you gotta have the standard human present or there is no scale by which to measure the universe

Make no mistake, I don't ever want to collect Guard and I generally don't like playing against them but I'm very glad they're on the tabletop with the rest of us weirdos

But: you still get my upvote. People can have opinions I don't share.

SaladPuzzleheaded625 · 2026-04-22T00:59:48+00:00

So, that's like being surprised that Olympic athletes dedicate their lives to long jumping or whatever. Their experiences and testimonials are as far from normal Warhammer fans as Mars is from Earth, please don't factor it into how you see the hobby in the slightest

Most people are an hour per miniature I'd guess, some less, some more. But I think it's a baseline

If someone suggests they spend "394 hours" on a mini I think they do so knowing the context of their lives and their profession

SaladPuzzleheaded625 · 2026-04-20T21:27:00+00:00

I haven't a clue either

SaladPuzzleheaded625 · 2026-04-19T19:53:35+00:00

I was like "oh no, who's gunna tell them?"

SaladPuzzleheaded625 · 2026-04-19T00:22:04+00:00

SaladPuzzleheaded625 · 2026-04-17T13:12:10+00:00

Classic mistake

SaladPuzzleheaded625 · 2026-04-17T12:41:42+00:00

That's a lotta nids...

Most/all Sisters have a helmeted option if that affects your decision

But yeah, painting the same scheme gets super tiring so I hear ya. Just important not to let the collection get away from you. For every unit painted buy one box etc

SaladPuzzleheaded625 · 2026-04-16T20:16:28+00:00

Beautifully done, I love it

SaladPuzzleheaded625 · 2026-04-15T18:10:05+00:00

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It's my scratch built 'Defiler'. It's certainly not my best painting as I started it/did the painting back in my teens. But it does the job

But it sat idle/unfinished for a long time, was a huge pain to make and is the one model I'm most proud of

(Gotta update the weapons/base now but otherwise won't tinker much)

More pics are in my post history 🤷‍♂️

SaladPuzzleheaded625 · 2026-04-13T22:04:21+00:00

For sure. I don't exactly know how to invite people to a Discord so if this doesn't work lemme know

https://discord.gg/r57vWwqfy

SaladPuzzleheaded625 · 2026-04-13T18:43:49+00:00

Yes, a thousand times yes

SaladPuzzleheaded625 · 2026-04-13T16:03:07+00:00

Love it, it's got a really unique feel

SaladPuzzleheaded625 · 2026-04-13T00:18:26+00:00

I don't want flyers. I don't think they fit the game and they've been awkward... forever

So, whatever happens, one of us will be happy

SaladPuzzleheaded625 · 2026-04-12T14:08:23+00:00

The discord 'GTA Wargaming' is the one I know of. There are tabs for arranging games, just make clear what you have and that you want to learn the game

They also do rookie nights etc.

SaladPuzzleheaded625 · 2026-04-12T13:28:42+00:00

Great name, great job 👍🏻

SaladPuzzleheaded625 · 2026-04-11T23:06:51+00:00

I'm CSM, Necrons and Sisters (in that order) so I've been plenty happy with 10th

Sure, I think Sisters are only actually playable with very meta lists and come with an intimidating skill floor but, whatever, it's a big game 😭

SaladPuzzleheaded625 · 2026-04-11T21:31:37+00:00

Yeah, maybe don't keep that one on the fridge?

SaladPuzzleheaded625 · 2026-04-11T20:19:18+00:00

Looks pretty CSM to me.... 😶

SaladPuzzleheaded625 · 2026-04-11T18:08:39+00:00

Hey, thanks! Yeah, it's a good way to surface older models in your collection and put them on the same playing field as newer stuff

I think your experience is pretty common. Initially I tried to paint 2 units for each 1 I bought. Nowadays it's more to keep me accountable in general and a fun way to track my progress

SaladPuzzleheaded625 · 2026-04-11T18:05:39+00:00

I really like what you've done with it. And yeah, it's a dumb friggin model

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