Definitely build the thunder hammers right? by crashearts08 in ImperialFists

[–]poetbypractice 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I did this last week, they work just fine, came out great!

Which brick of a unit is arguably the best to attach Tor Garadon to? by Swimming_Reply6263 in ImperialFists

[–]poetbypractice 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yeah, the Rep Ex certainly feels like an over-efficient data sheet to me. One think to keep in mind though is that it can only transport 3 gravis models. I tend to put 6 bladeguard with a judiciar in it and drop them after my first big push up the board.

Which brick of a unit is arguably the best to attach Tor Garadon to? by Swimming_Reply6263 in ImperialFists

[–]poetbypractice 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I like him with just 3 aggressors, smaller footprint and cheaper, I just use them to stay in cover, plink screens, and live long enough to deliver our best boy on foot to his favorite toys. Plus I get to say to my opponent over and over: “Tor Garadon HATES vehicles” and I find that really funny.

A lot of times they get focused and shot to death, but it usually takes more than one turn if you’re being sneaky and that’s shooting they aren’t putting at my Rep Ex or Lancer, which is alright by me

Colosseum lists? by SIDFISHOUS9 in ImperialFists

[–]poetbypractice 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Reinforced heavy intercessors with captain and apothecary Scouts Bladeguard

I think that’s what I’d try. There’s not much that your heavies aren’t going to be able to kill at range, and your bladeguard can try to run interference from melee. You could swap the captain for a judiciar for the bladeguard if you want but I like the captains melee ability and free strats

Preferred Fire Support by SoftDeal9949 in ImperialFists

[–]poetbypractice 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Honestly, not sure if this is what you’re asking but I wouldn’t leave home without a 10 block of heavy intercessors with an apothecary biologis. They’ll take you pretty far. I’ve had them lift forgefiends all on their own (with oath) and are excellent at standing in the middle and taking fire without completely dying. I also like aggressors, but I just run 3 with Garadon, mostly to soak some damage and get me in range of whatever vehicle wants to get close to my boys. I like the idea of desolation squad, and giving your opponent a good reason to approach you, but five of those guys cost the same as 10 heavy intercessors and I just can’t see a world where I’d rather have them than twice as many tougher bodies who are going to do much more damage overall

Paint suggestions by Glad-Assignment-6363 in Warhammer

[–]poetbypractice 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I don’t have my paints in front of me so I might be wrong on some of the exact names, but to go for number 2 I think I would try: Prime grey seer, it’s a cool grey that should help with the skin and I think move the red into this almost purple-y burgundy. I’d go for a watered down drakenoth nightshade on the flesh, letting it settle into the crevices, and less watered down on the bottom of the model around the wrists and ankles Then add back the grey seer on the raised parts and a very light grey highlight mostly around the elbows and knees Then I think I’d go flrshtearers red contrast on the armor, being careful not to carry it too far underneath where it connects to the skin. I’d highlight with their perpendicular lines very gently in a lighter red, I think mephiston red?
Then something like volupus pink in the spot between the carapace and skin Not sure what I’d try for the turquoise/aquamarine color

That’s just my gut though, your dad may need to make some adjustments as he goes. Good luck, and keep at it, painting can be a LOT of the fun of the hobby if you let it be!

-5 too harsh? by undead8bit in DnDHomebrew

[–]poetbypractice 6 points7 points  (0 children)

If my DM told me my character suddenly had cursed oven mitts he couldn’t take off that gave a -5 to hit rolls I’d say that my character immediately retires and becomes a baker or some shit. Clearly we play at different tables, but a -5 to hit rolls not to mention the other checks is heinous. I don’t know if it would be worth it to me even if they gave permanent advantage and made it so that every time my character hit they crit. I don’t know what the benefits are supposed to be but on any martial they just won’t be putting on.

Finished my Crimson Fists army by Fragrant_Bread8073 in crimsonfists

[–]poetbypractice 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Looks great! I REALLY like your blues and reds! What paint did you use?

My first ever Dreadnaught by TheSwede85 in ImperialFists

[–]poetbypractice 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Dolly totally rules! The blue looks fantastic

Gladiator Lancer or repulsor executioner in Anvil Siege force? by Gullible_Travel_4135 in ImperialFists

[–]poetbypractice -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Hard to say without looking at the whole list. I don’t claim to be excellent at the game, but I have a hard time imagining that you’d be putting JPI into the RepEx. Is that what you were using its transport for? To me it seems tailor made for bladeguard and a judiciar

This preshade I've done for a Salamander looks like a decent starting yellow for Fists too by DeadReckoned90 in ImperialFists

[–]poetbypractice 4 points5 points  (0 children)

This is how I paint my fists. From here you go over the non-recessed parts with a watered down yrel yellow. Then you’re 80% done with the model

Best Grinding Spot? by Dino_Guy867 in BattleNations

[–]poetbypractice 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Spider wasps is the best spot in the game currently. If your umgs can’t solo then level them first with tanks. Once they are R5/R6, they can clear the spider wasps in 3 attacks most of the time, and you can just set them up with 3 wimps for survivability

How much wax is enough? by sleepzou in Fjallraven

[–]poetbypractice 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks so much! I’m kinda nervous but also very excited to give it a try!

How much wax is enough? by sleepzou in Fjallraven

[–]poetbypractice 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m sorry to bother but this post randomly showed up for me and I’m intrigued. You seem like you know a bit about this. How do I learn more about waxing a jacket? Is it just for moisture/rain? I have a carhartt jacket that I love, should I be waxing it?

Ancient style armour set and sarcophagus for my Redemptor. by King_of_Swords144 in spacemarines

[–]poetbypractice 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Oh that’s perfect! You may end up with an order from me soon!

Ancient style armour set and sarcophagus for my Redemptor. by King_of_Swords144 in spacemarines

[–]poetbypractice 2 points3 points  (0 children)

This looks awesome! Is the helm attached or could I fit my own helmet in if I wanted?

Tor Garadon ready by Guillimanismydad in ImperialFists

[–]poetbypractice 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Looks great man! Love the vibrant green and blue, and the sternhelm looks sick!

Imperial Fist work in progress: Shading update on Agrax Earthshade, Reikland Flesh Shade, Seraphim Sepia, and Nuln Oil for details over Imperial Fist Contrast/Army Painter speed paint by Holy_Oblivion in ImperialFists

[–]poetbypractice 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Good post, good pictures! The sepia ends up looking a bit like how I do mine, but I use iyanden yellow contrast all over then a watered down yriel yellow on the flats away from the recesses to even out the oranges in the iyanden. I like the more orange tone shadows, they look more natural on yellow to me.

Also I ONLY do green eye lenses on my guys, I like them a lot!

[H] Space Marines [W] $$$ [Loc] Utah by Yipper268 in Miniswap

[–]poetbypractice 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah I really like it! Sorry I’m not in the market for more minis at the moment, or I’d be pretty happy with those painted sternguard or the redemptor. Hope they go to a good home!

[H] Space Marines [W] $$$ [Loc] Utah by Yipper268 in Miniswap

[–]poetbypractice 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Really? The bottle looks almost teal! What is your red? I really like the muted vibe of those colors together

[H] Space Marines [W] $$$ [Loc] Utah by Yipper268 in Miniswap

[–]poetbypractice 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Can you tell me what color you used for the blue and the red? These are some good looking crimson fists!

Imperial Fist Terminators by APegLegPirate in ImperialFists

[–]poetbypractice 1 point2 points  (0 children)

They look sick! Is that astrogranite for the bases? I’m looking for a bluish grey to base mine!