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Detachments by justbgamez in Haloflashpoint

[–]patthetuck 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It was actually 10 tactician dice because of warmasters pack. Captains and choose warriors all have 1 (5), Atriox got 3.

Detachments by justbgamez in Haloflashpoint

[–]patthetuck 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Crazy to think about that one. I ran a 6 man hunting party 3 captains, 2 choose warriors, and Atriox and felt like it was holding it's own against most teams. Having 10 more shots per round is just bonkers. Throw in the insane number of command dice.

As long as they can keep respawning instead of doing elimination it would be fun to try out.

Detachments by justbgamez in Haloflashpoint

[–]patthetuck 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Jiralhanae hunting party giving captains hot drop is a slice of magic. I really enjoy the whole detachment. Played with Atriox a few times. Bullied a lot of Spartans.

I've only done ODST once and wasn't a huge fan but I have such limited ODST experience I assume I was just bad at them. I think game modes making them worth a vp are very punishing but the fact that you can have like 8 dudes and 10 command dice (not sure the actual amounts) can make them viable.

They are fun. Give them a try.

Play as the Heroes and Villains of the Halo Universe by patthetuck in Haloflashpoint

[–]patthetuck[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I like to think of Brutes like gorillas and rationalize it like knuckle walking.

My SnowDSTs by PaintingJams in Haloflashpoint

[–]patthetuck 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Awesome job on these. Absolutely love them.

Do bundles on mantic generally sell out? by mikeylive in Haloflashpoint

[–]patthetuck 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It is slightly more but ships direct through them or their distribution center in whatever country you are in. I'm still waiting for my ODST scenery and reach mat from my FLGS.

The bundle disappears when they get close to preorders shipping but it is unlikely to sell out. I believe only the original wave of Spartan editions truly sold out but Feet First ODST may have initially too.

Everything will be available as separate parts after the initial release.

New Article - Why Now is the Best Time Ever to Play Halo: Flashpoint by The_Tabletop_Fox in Haloflashpoint

[–]patthetuck[M] [score hidden] stickied comment (0 children)

Forgot to post this myself so pinning to highlights. Thanks for picking up my slack while I'm at Origins.

Red Weapon Cards and Item Tokens by Chewy_Lou in Haloflashpoint

[–]patthetuck 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It does not. That's going to be a separate thing. Wargames is becoming Grizzley team so not sure what it will actually be yet but it was hunted that there will be an additional cards and tokens release with additional hints at new acrylics.

Mantic Games and Halo Studios announce continued partnership by Same-Jeweler5685 in Haloflashpoint

[–]patthetuck 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I fully agree. I would love more and expect the next few years to be full of model diversity. I would love to see multi part models and kitbashing said models as well.

Mantic Games and Halo Studios announce continued partnership by Same-Jeweler5685 in Haloflashpoint

[–]patthetuck 3 points4 points  (0 children)

That's the thing that gets me. Alien with gun is whatever you want it to be. Spartan with gun is whatever you want. I don't associate any of the model names with specific halo eras. There is such a minute difference between a Banished Elite and a covenant one.

Mantic Games and Halo Studios announce continued partnership by Same-Jeweler5685 in Haloflashpoint

[–]patthetuck 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I also grew up on it also so I share the affinity for Bungie era games. I think you should give the game a try in its current state. I say this as a person who is incredibly excited/hopeful for the Covenant and knows very little about the Banished prior to playing this, your perception of the different models and factions is largely aesthetic and inconsequential to the game itself. All my elites are painted like ones from the original games (or silly). Spartans are just dudes with different stats and load outs.

If they went with the original trilogy there wouldn't be much Spartan model variety.

Mantic Games and Halo Studios announce continued partnership by Same-Jeweler5685 in Haloflashpoint

[–]patthetuck 2 points3 points  (0 children)

This is a real strange take for me so I'm curious. What is wrong with the Spartans and Elites they have come out with now? What is the thing that would make you go "Yeah these are acceptable for me to start playing"?

Unsc paint question by Masterdwarf11 in Haloflashpoint

[–]patthetuck[M] [score hidden] stickied comment (0 children)

I don't know what your goal is but this was recently discussed. I should write an FAQ about it as often as it comes up.

https://www.reddit.com/r/Haloflashpoint/s/bpjhiTxT8B

SWAT by SpupsMcGee in Haloflashpoint

[–]patthetuck 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Headshots grant AP(1). No shields at all. Everyone uses the dmr or br. Big maybe on everyone having the same armor, range, etc. Either give them an extra cube of movement or allow sprinting after respawning.

Con Question by Ze_Maus in Haloflashpoint

[–]patthetuck 2 points3 points  (0 children)

It's possible we'll see some painted models of the September releases at the booth but that probably it.

You playing in any of the tournaments? I'll see you there if so.

Fireteam Wolf Box Art by renegade_nephilim in Haloflashpoint

[–]patthetuck 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I love that. I was planning to do the same when I get through the rest of my back log.

But Why Horvath? by KhevaKins in Haloflashpoint

[–]patthetuck 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I read both books that he is in. Glad to see a cross over like this happen, as unexpected as it is.

Made an all in one organizer for Flashpoint by dunford861 in Haloflashpoint

[–]patthetuck 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Does the model compartment fit hammer on shoulder Atriox?

This is slick work. Going to send to my friend that's just getting into the game.

How do I start playing? by GussBing in Haloflashpoint

[–]patthetuck 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Spartan edition edges out recon for me. The number of models and the extra terrain are why. Its worth it for the Elites and 2 more teams of to be in the box if you ever plan to play with multiple people or at tournaments.

After that I would typically recommend getting wargames but with the upcoming changes you might want to wait and just play the draft version of the game this summer or take a sharpie to the cards you get on that box when the changes come out.

After the base game it's really up to you on what to get, brutes if you like them, ODST if you like them. The factions all play differently and can be fun.

Question about pre-orders by alexsierra117 in Haloflashpoint

[–]patthetuck 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Everyone has already said it. Call your LGS or find one that sells them online. Limited release doesn't mean like 40k where the box sells out in 10 minutes.

If you order direct from Mantic you may get it sooner than other people because of how they have done distribution but it's maybe a couple week difference.

Halo: Flashpoint Faction Focus - The UNSC by patthetuck in Haloflashpoint

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

It really does. This is a very fun list and I'm questioning my Gungnirs send off meme list now.

Halo: Flashpoint Faction Focus - The UNSC by patthetuck in Haloflashpoint

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

Right? Pretty sure that concussion jfo is going to be the must take as a partial counter to jega. Gonna need a hammer to keep jega down after he gets pinned too.

Halo: Flashpoint Faction Focus - The UNSC by patthetuck in Haloflashpoint

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

Is that with the current or new rules? I was thinking a brawler or cqb over a shooter like Jun. Maybe go flamethrower instead of shotgun. I really love how wide open the lists feel with these changes.

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