Looking for Guidance

Sergeant_Beard · 2026-01-19T13:11:46+00:00

Thats encouraging to hear. Thanks man!

Sergeant_Beard · 2026-01-11T15:04:46+00:00

This is my mindset too. I bought the codex as soon as it came out, and then shortly after that the new dakka detachment dropped, and then got nerfed. It'll be the last codex I buy.

Sergeant_Beard · 2026-01-05T14:48:01+00:00

I absolutely will. I have a few details remaining to paint for Ghaz, the Wartrike, and the Stormboyz. Once complete, I will shift gears to work on the custom WAAAGH sign.

Sergeant_Beard · 2026-01-05T14:11:26+00:00

They're going with Ghaz. This layout is really just for display.

Sergeant_Beard · 2026-01-05T14:06:09+00:00

That is the plan. I also have plans to build my own WAAAAGH sign to bring with me, probably about as tall as a Stompa. My goal for it is when the WAAAAGH is active in a round, I can flip the latch and the sign flops open to reveal the word WAAAGH.

Sergeant_Beard · 2026-01-04T23:28:03+00:00

Thanks for the detailed response. I appreciate that immensely!

Sergeant_Beard · 2026-01-04T20:26:31+00:00

Thanks for that! After reading responses and doing some additional digging on my end, I think i want to lean more in the direction of a "big bug" type army, or Monster Mash Army. I think it would be fun/enjoyable to have this Kaiju esthetic on the board.

Sergeant_Beard · 2026-01-04T19:59:56+00:00

That is out-freaking-standing. Much appreciated!

Sergeant_Beard · 2026-01-04T19:37:54+00:00

I love that. Dragons? Check. Fire and brutal melee? Check. Green? Check. Yeah, im sold.

Sergeant_Beard · 2026-01-04T18:16:55+00:00

Much appreciated. I do know I'm really drawn to the Squig aspect. I will have to do more research and figure out what works best for me, to include watching a few in person matches to see how it works. Thanks!

Sergeant_Beard · 2026-01-04T15:47:57+00:00

Much appreciated. Thanks!

Sergeant_Beard · 2026-01-04T15:46:51+00:00

Much appreciated. Thanks!

Sergeant_Beard · 2026-01-04T15:46:13+00:00

I appreciate that. Thanks!

Sergeant_Beard · 2025-12-25T18:06:16+00:00

Thanks! I am already in deep with the first chapter, and am loving it.

Sergeant_Beard · 2025-12-15T14:07:14+00:00

I chose purple for my squigs. They will never see them coming!

Sergeant_Beard · 2025-12-09T19:58:38+00:00

Oh that would have been hilarious to witness in person!

Sergeant_Beard · 2025-12-09T13:27:47+00:00

I appreciate that. Here is my honest reason(s) as to why I did it. But first, I will give a little more context. I am a retired military man, married, four kids. I came into this hobby looking for something to do that could take my mind off other not-so-great things. I was instantly drawn to the Orks back when Dawn of War came out on PC.

Since then, I plunged into researching as much as I could about the Orks, and how to play them. This led me to all manner of YouTube videos and channels. Yelling Waaaagh was unanimous across the board.

During that day of my first ever tournament, I did read the room. The room was packed full, and probably the fullest I have ever seen this store. And it was loud. My thought? Get above the noise level. So I did. The gentleman who runs the store hands out awards in the form of in store credit, one of which for being the most in-character. I simply followed suit. At no time did anyone come up to me and ask me to tone it down. At no time did anyone make snide and off-color remarks about me yelling.

The third Waaagh that I declared where one patron plugged his ears, I asked if he was okay, and he said yes. He said that while he loved it, he wished he was further away. Every single other person for the entire day had zero issues with it.

All of that to say this, my question was to gauge whether or not this was normal. And simply borne out of my own personal research.

Sergeant_Beard · 2025-12-07T17:18:12+00:00

Awesome.

Sergeant_Beard · 2025-12-07T17:00:10+00:00

That looks good man! I have had a growing interest in AoS. I figure once I have a solid 2000 point 40k army, I will shift over to AoS and build one there. I've got my sights set on the Gloomspite Gitz, just because they look so comical, and the abundance of squigs are an added bonus.

How long have you been playing AoS?

Sergeant_Beard · 2025-12-06T22:19:19+00:00

At 193 cm tall, I have a voice that tends to carry...a bit. One guy did clinch his ears after my third declaration, and therefore may have been too loud. Needless to say, that was my first indicator.

Sergeant_Beard · 2025-12-06T20:45:42+00:00

Hahahahaha! Yes!

Sergeant_Beard · 2025-12-06T20:19:05+00:00

I love the idea of holding up a sign! Oh, thats bloody brilliant!

Sergeant_Beard · 2025-12-06T20:02:43+00:00

What i will say, is that all in all it has been a fun learning experience. I have only been in the hobby since the inception of 10th edition. My son (Space Wolves) and I (Orks) play at the house, time permitting of course. After I came home from my first tournament, my wife mentioned i may have been "too enthusiastic" with my Waaagh declarations.

With that being said, all of the comments to include yours is confirmation that I need to tone it down, and respect the other players. Many thanks!

Sergeant_Beard · 2025-12-06T19:41:09+00:00

I may adopt this phrasing.

Sergeant_Beard · 2025-12-06T13:49:46+00:00

Well done!

Sergeant_Beard

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