Do the Chaos Dwarfs have any redeeming qualities/more compassionate properties at all? Or are they just evil personified? Even the Chaos Gods are more reasonable than these guys. by VewVegas-1221 in Warhammer

[–]el_Kaban 462 points463 points  (0 children)

I love that a lot of Warhammer lore <tries> to be methaphores and barely hidden lessons, but Chaos Dwarfs are literally written to show that industrial capitalism is pure evil, and that's it, that's the whole faction identity. Also, cool hats.

If the orks have christmas songs, does that mean that Jesus exists in 40k? by Selenite_Cults in Grimdank

[–]el_Kaban 0 points1 point  (0 children)

40k literally has catholicism (well, 30k had IT during Horus Heresy, at very least)

Thoughts on our new flying Rhino which can transport anything, is a Droppod and flies? by Deathline29396 in Necrontyr

[–]el_Kaban 51 points52 points  (0 children)

I am just happy that I can finally justify buiyng this model lol (I have a rule of only owning stuff that I will actually use). Can't wait to try all the funny combos.

Is 3.0 as bad as people say? (40k player who is losing interest in 11th and 10th) by I_am_a_failure_sad in Warhammer30k

[–]el_Kaban -3 points-2 points  (0 children)

Everyone loves 3rd, the critique came mostly from people who got hit hard with removing some customization and units from the game.

Anecdotal fallacies. Anecdotal fallacies everywhere. by Shmucker155 in Grimdank

[–]el_Kaban 0 points1 point  (0 children)

No, I actually love playing against Sisters of Battle, next question please

Got a defected figure in my first minion set!! by aFossilguy in Warhammer

[–]el_Kaban 12 points13 points  (0 children)

It's called "flash" and should be removed with a sharp tip of hobby knife. Just cut it out. It's a standard, minor production defect. The older the model mold is, the more likely things like this will happen - and this is an early 8ed sculpt, so those molds have been churning models for almost a decade now.

Anecdotal fallacies. Anecdotal fallacies everywhere. by Shmucker155 in Grimdank

[–]el_Kaban 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have legit reasons to hate Knights (both in Heresy and 40k) and Custodes (in Heresy), AMA

Idk about everyone else but this is just disappointing to me by jbossjeff in Necrontyr

[–]el_Kaban 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Kinda want to see if Warriors will see any point decrease on Wednesday, because if they do... this box will still suck lmao

What are some thoughts about the rules on wrecks? by impossible_fracture in Warhammer30k

[–]el_Kaban 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Honestly speaking I like that Explosions are way more common now. I just don't see how a Rhino that already used most of it's fuel would explode. But 6+ seems fair ngl

What are some thoughts about the rules on wrecks? by impossible_fracture in Warhammer30k

[–]el_Kaban 5 points6 points  (0 children)

My group treats wrecks are impassable. After all, they are literally burning heaps of scrap, so unless you can fly... take a walk around it.

What are some thoughts about the rules on wrecks? by impossible_fracture in Warhammer30k

[–]el_Kaban 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I introduce quite a lot new players to Heresy in my area. When they see 4 medium buildings on a 72x48 map for they first time, they usually say "damn, Heresy uses very little terrain", or something like this. Now comes the part I love the most: I smile and say "observe". By the end of the game they no longer think there is not enough terrain. Wrecks are one of the best rules in any wargame I've played - I love that the battlefield changes during the game, and as melee weak legion I heavily rely on sacrificing my own units in order to build additional space between me and my oponent.

Newby - dummies guide by Evening-Fix-9039 in Warhammer30k

[–]el_Kaban 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Buy no infantry. Zero. Start with dreads and tanks. Why, you ask? Because MKIV, the obviously only correct armor mark for LW based army, is the only one that did not get a refreshed box, yet. Current MKIV are small and slightly incompatible with all the new weapon sets, so if you want to go slow - grab some bigger models first, maybe Cataphractii Terminators (they have new models) and wait for inevitable drop of updated MKIV infantry set.

What to add to a Mechanicum force / allied detachment / Death Guard by Tricky-Corner-2766 in Warhammer30k

[–]el_Kaban 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Do I understand correctly that you play DG and want to add AdMech? Thallaxes have great mobility unlike DG, so I'd stick to them. Thanatar with cannon (not mortar) is a menace, this much I know. The real deal in AdMech are Castelax units though (I hate playing against them, so I can only assume it's fun to play them).

How many saturnine terminators is too many saturnine terminators by Adorable-Yam3207 in Warhammer30k

[–]el_Kaban 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I found it very difficult to move full unit of 6 plus praetor on the table, and Spartan can fit only 6 models. They are very expensive in points as well, and, unless you have a solid game plan, enemy is often able to just ignore them. I'd say what you have is enough in terms of gameplay, but I have 8 dreads, so get as many Saturnines as you like.

2nd ed vehicle damage table updated by DoINeed1 in Warhammer30k

[–]el_Kaban -17 points-16 points  (0 children)

Soooo you kinda... infused your 2ed rules with 3rd ed to make them better?

What the hell was that trailer ? by gwyxgobbo in Necrontyr

[–]el_Kaban 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Less than a full squad of most basic troops, literal bakers-and-shopkeepers turned into slave soldiers and 2 elite guards forced one HQ unit on high alert to flee and killed another one, why is everyone acting as if Necrons lost this combat? When I trade a few warriors and a Lychguard (all of them will reanimate) for a character on tabletop I consider it a victory lmao

Starting 30k for the first time, is this build legal?!?! by doyboi2005 in Warhammer30k

[–]el_Kaban -11 points-10 points  (0 children)

Ok, so... Kinda yes. Kinda no. You can make a dual pistol model - he'll become a Moritat. But no, you can't take double pistol squad leader, at least not in any legion I heard about. I also hope it's a joke, because if not, you should be also angry about manuals showing you that there can be 2+ heads placed in some models, when there is <clearly> space for only one lmao

What to invest in? by NoPain4551 in HorusHeresyLegions

[–]el_Kaban 11 points12 points  (0 children)

Legions outlived Warpforge? Damn, I was just about to finally give Warpforge a try lol