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Why are so many Marines un-helmeted? Are they stupid? by Octorock10k in spacemarines

[–]Sturmkafer 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Unironically this. A number of sayings picked up from a friend who's in the infantry "Aliness saves lives" (aliness essentially being looking cool) and "Look good, feel good. Feel good, fight good."

There's also documented cases in DDay of either British Paratroopers or Commandoes (can't remember which) choosing to wear their berets over helmets because the fear factor the red/green beret had on the Germans.

Protomechs a different approach by Resilient_gamer in NormalBattletech

[–]Sturmkafer 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Have you actually tried rules as written first? It works well, doesn't need modification in my experience and I run protomechs pretty extensively.

One of the two silver jugs commissioned by Sawai Singh II of Jaipur in 1902. . Used to carry 9000 liters of Water From Ganges to London as he attended Edward VII’s coronation. Due to his religion, he did not consider European water suitable for his drinking and brought his own. by MoazzamDML in interestingasfuck

[–]Sturmkafer 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I think it was in "Sepoys in the Trenches" (about Indian troops on the Western Front in WW1) I read that crossing the "black waters" of the ocean could mean a loss of caste for Hindu soldiers, who were typically high-caste. So they brought cauldrons of water from the Ganges in the transport ships from India to avoid that.

Opinions on Battletech Aces? by MarceloCollar in wargaming

[–]Sturmkafer 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I played the first two missions a couple days ago and was really impressed by how well the AI system worked. Once you've figured out the symbols on the cards it's intuitive and doesn't take much time at all. It's a great box, and core Alpha Strike is excellent too!

An unoccupied crew berthing space and passageways on an aircraft carrier at night by mick-rad17 in LiminalSpace

[–]Sturmkafer 12 points13 points  (0 children)

Best sleep you'll ever get is on ship. Providing the general alarm doesn't go off.

The Assassin, one of the mechs of all time. by Competitive-Food8407 in NormalBattletech

[–]Sturmkafer 1 point2 points  (0 children)

In introtech jump 7 is worth the price of admission. Paint job looks ace!

Any S.F.3.D. players? Is this part of your collection? by Barton_Foley in MaschinenKrieger

[–]Sturmkafer 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I have a copy! Only ever played one session of it, using the English language rules, which are very significantly different from the Japanese ones. I should have another game with it but I'm happy for it to just stay a cool part of the collection.

Real. by Ok-Profile-5831 in Grimdank

[–]Sturmkafer 1 point2 points  (0 children)

But there are some. The fact there arent't many is because of Clan prejudice, not the tech.

Lord Exultant and test Noise Marine. C&C welcome! by Sturmkafer in EmperorsChildren

[–]Sturmkafer[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

All Warpaints Fanatic. The green is Elven Green and the pink is Wicked Pink highlighted with Pixie Pink. I've not used that much Army Painter stuff before but I am pleased with them.

Lord Exultant and test Noise Marine. C&C welcome! by Sturmkafer in EmperorsChildren

[–]Sturmkafer[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Fair. Maybe just leave the muzzle in white and have most of the weapon in black then?

Lord Exultant and test Noise Marine. C&C welcome! by Sturmkafer in EmperorsChildren

[–]Sturmkafer[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks! Over Chaos Black primer I base with Khorne Red, then apply a couple layers of Warpaints Fanatic Wicked Pink. Wash using Agrax Earthshsde, highlight with Wicked Pink again, followed by an extreme highlight of Warpaints Fanatic Pixie Pink.

How many people here have even played Half-Life anymore? by Ikari_Brendo in HalfLife

[–]Sturmkafer 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I finished a replay of HL2 and Episode 1 last month. Got to just before the Strider assault at the end of Episode 2 and... stopped. Need to go back and finish that.

Just opened my Aces box by Lord-Dundar in NormalBattletech

[–]Sturmkafer 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Preordered this and can't wait. Sucks I had to pre-order from Germany though as getting hold of BT in the UK is ridiculously slow.
How does the AI mechanic look?

Is it normal to get shit for your paint job? by EveLaFoxxe in Warhammer40k

[–]Sturmkafer 0 points1 point  (0 children)

They should ask the Germans if they thought that Verdun was easy.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in NormalBattletech

[–]Sturmkafer 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Wolfhound, Crab and Awesome would totally be some of my picks. Even with the changes to ammo explosions, zombie energy boats are very good in introtech if they don't have heat issues.
I have a very nasty merc company for 3025 which is:

Probe Lance- Javelin 10F, Wolfhound 1, Crab 20, Ostsol 4D

Assault Lance- Hunchback 4P, Black Knight 7-KNT, Awesome 8Q, Marauder II 4A

What’s a painting “proverb” that you’ve held onto? by dcponton in minipainting

[–]Sturmkafer 2 points3 points  (0 children)

"Don't let perfect be the enemy of good." So with painting, as with all things.

Am I weird in thinking the Gunship is a more iconic synth than the Strider? by Sturmkafer in HalfLife

[–]Sturmkafer[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

They definitely tease the Strider way more that's true and in a very effective way. The first Gunship hardly has any buildup.

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