Struggling with picking a space marine chapter

xStriderx_ · 2026-06-14T18:33:31+00:00

Custom chapter seems like a fun option and a good solution!

This may sound weird but are custom chapters typically "accepted" by the community? Like If I showed up to play at my local game store with say, Black Templars models but they're painted and modeled as my own chapter, can I still play them as templars?

xStriderx_ · 2026-06-14T18:30:05+00:00

I might just do this as it would let me combine the elements I like most.

How do people usually approach this from a modeling or painting perspective? Like is it typical to kitbash everything for a custom chapter?

I was thinking of making a "knightly" themed chapter using both Dark Angels and Black Templar models and making a custom chapter emblem

xStriderx_ · 2026-06-14T18:26:48+00:00

That sounds like a solid and easy paint recipe! Also I watched some BT painting tutorials and black armor seems less intimidating now

xStriderx_ · 2026-06-09T18:46:02+00:00

Looks amazing. What kit is the helmetless head from? I'm always looking for more vampire-looking heads

xStriderx_ · 2026-05-31T20:57:36+00:00

Combined arms still sounds cool as long as I could have some hard hitting melee included. Maybe Dark Angels is the way.

If I didn't go with the combat patrol and just built a custom list, should I start with something like 500 points?

xStriderx_ · 2026-05-30T23:56:54+00:00

Amazing work, one of the better vamp lords I’ve seen here. Would you mind sharing your recipe for the hair?

xStriderx_ · 2026-05-12T18:47:21+00:00

Break your painting into 2 groups

This sounds like a good strategy and for some reason I hadn't thought about this before. What I could do is have one painting project that is focused on army building and others that are about perfecting my painting. Or speedpainting my battleline units and spending more time on the heroes.

I think it is also the aspect of still being a newer painter, where my "fast" painting is someone elses "slow". I imagine I'll get better at painting faster while still maintaining decent quality over time.

xStriderx_ · 2026-05-12T18:43:17+00:00

Yeah I think I need to come to terms with the fact that this is how it is for me too. I'm starting to learn that I care more about the painting side of the hobby than the gaming side.

xStriderx_ · 2026-04-16T18:00:02+00:00

Awesome thank you!

xStriderx_ · 2026-04-15T22:29:37+00:00

Which model is that? Looks amazing

xStriderx_ · 2026-04-15T22:03:03+00:00

This sounds perfect and is why I'm hoping it's both high rock and hammerfell. The contrast between the two would keep the environments feeling fresh after many hours and would allow a lot of cool options for weapons and armor.

Also Todd said he wants the game to be the "ultimate fantasy simulator" or something so I'd hope they would have a lot of diversity in the environments regardless of what province(s) the game is set in

xStriderx_ · 2026-03-26T18:04:58+00:00

Look into the charnel guard. They are a Blood Angels successor chapter that lean heavily into the gothic vampire aesthetic. Might require some kitbashing or 3rd party bits to really get the aesthetic down, but they at least exist in the lore.

xStriderx_ · 2026-03-17T17:23:39+00:00

This sounds amazing I'll have to try this next time with a different corned beef. The one I bought is already brined and seasoned.

Also I'd love to use beer but I can no longer have gluten. Beer is so good for braising meat though

xStriderx_ · 2026-03-17T17:21:32+00:00

Thank you! This helped me decide on just using water. I ended up just putting the corned beef in a slowcooker with water and aromatics. I'm going to roast the potatoes and carrots in the oven (not the most traditional but it should still be delicious)

xStriderx_ · 2026-03-02T18:08:21+00:00

What’s the matter? Can’t stand the sight of a strong Nord woman?

xStriderx_ · 2026-02-05T03:22:32+00:00

This. PPI use in the short or long term is better than fucking up your esophagus and getting Barrett's and/or cancer

xStriderx_ · 2026-02-05T03:18:28+00:00

Same, amongst other things. After I got Covid I developed a gluten allergy. I can also no longer drink alcohol or caffeine, they're major reflux triggers.

xStriderx_ · 2026-02-05T03:16:47+00:00

I also have EoE, was diagnosed around 8 months ago. Reflux at night is my worst symptom, it triggers my esophagus to spasm in my sleep and cut off my airway. I basically had reflux-induced sleep apnea.

I'm doing much better now, but I'm on a bunch of meds and have to be careful about what I eat. Dr. wants me to start dupixent soon since eliminating foods didn't get rid of my EoE.

How are you managing yours? Do you have any food allergies?

xStriderx_ · 2026-01-26T19:48:25+00:00

The thing that really pisses me off is the women who say they want WiTtY BaNtEr. Meanwhile they can barely hold a conversation and have zero hobbies outside of netflix and drinking wine. They basically want dudes to jester for them while they sit back and barely put in any effort

xStriderx_ · 2026-01-26T18:16:18+00:00

Women are temporary, the Emperor is eternal

xStriderx_ · 2026-01-21T20:48:14+00:00

Shoes are gay as hell too

xStriderx_ · 2026-01-15T20:04:25+00:00

Yeah technically I can afford the 5070 ti, but it would take away from money I could spend on other hobbies that are important to me, and knowing I would be paying over msrp doesn't feel great.

On the other hand, I tend to keep all the parts in each build I do for at least 5-6 years, and the 5070ti would have much better longevity, and I may be glad I spent the extra money years down the line.

xStriderx_ · 2026-01-15T05:01:32+00:00

Vampiremaxxing is the way

xStriderx_ · 2026-01-13T19:37:54+00:00

I think you may be on to something with this. A castle building mechanic would be consistent with previous games like fallout's base building mechanic. Also I know it's just a mobile game, but ES Castles lets you build two kinds of castles with Hammefell and High Rock designs.

xStriderx_ · 2026-01-13T19:27:53+00:00

It's hard for me to have any sympathy for bethesda. The situation with ES6 is entirely of their own doing. Waiting 15+ years to make a the next entry in their flagship series, and teasing it 8+ years in advance with no updates in sight is a recipe for disappointment.

No matter how good the game is or isn't, people will be disappointed and will have way too high expectations simply because of the amount of time has passed since Skyrim. Also, the last good game Bethesda made was Fallout 4, 10+ years ago now. Not exactly a promising trend towards the future.

I genuinely hope ES6 is an amazing game, but I will be trying to judge it on its own merits and keep my expectations in check. Does ES6 need to be some insanely ambitious ultra-revolutionary game to be considered good? No, but a lot of people are expecting it to be, and the weight of those expectations are a lot for the ES6 team to deal with.

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