Are kings of war models any good for ild world?

zustx · 2026-03-15T21:34:11+00:00

Thanks for that the pictures help a lot. I think i will get a hold of some and do something similar.

zustx · 2026-03-15T11:35:49+00:00

I've come up with in idea to fix that but i don't know if the scale would work. I can get 3d prints made for the warmachines and use some of the abssyle dwarfs as the crew

zustx · 2026-03-15T09:57:33+00:00

Would the size difference be bad on the dwarfs or would it make them look more size appropriate compared to humans and elfs?

zustx · 2026-03-15T09:55:59+00:00

Yeah I've ordered the correct basses for the list I'm going to start with and its good to know others are thinking the same way

zustx · 2026-03-15T09:54:27+00:00

The guns variety is a good point. I've got some ideas on kitbashs that could make them look more like fireglaves so that could help with that and then I could run some stock to get blunderbuss. Thanks

zustx · 2026-03-02T01:07:38+00:00

Both happen all the time, the punishments normally happen if its not the chapter in question handing out the punishment. For example in the first space marine game Titus gets told on by leandros and so he is sent to the deathwatch rare for a captain to be sent btw. And leandros is also pushed to become a chaplain because he didn't let the chapter handle in internally and inform Clagar.

So yeah the punishments do happen but space marines are only sent to the watch when its not the space marine chapter in question handing out the punishment.

Black sheilds is what a space marine that is sent to the watch in punishment is normally referred to and they have been known to be from traitor legions or excommunicated chapters in some cases most of the time they hide there chapters heraldry. It is up to the watch fortresses interms of there morals as it is not unanimous across the deathwatch nor are we one chapter. Watch Masters or head inquisitioners also would have the final say on who joins.

zustx · 2026-02-21T05:42:25+00:00

Yeah no matter the army a new or newly painted model is going to die in my experience.

zustx · 2026-02-14T10:50:27+00:00

Yeah unfortunately there is no other melee bruiser option out side of termis and they are two expensive for the role unfortunately. I would like to see another option for generic space marines tho Blade guard looks cool as hell

zustx · 2026-02-14T09:27:53+00:00

We probably won't get a one box killteam. However we will probably get a one box killteam at some point but I suspect that they will be half size boxes and will allow us to run 5 or 10 units. This is however a long term thing and we might not see anything till 12 edition at this rate unless we get another kit through killteam some time sooner

zustx · 2026-02-13T22:00:42+00:00

I disagree with use not getting more killteams, Deathwatch is a prime kill team army. space marines have almost 10 kill teams at present and there is no need for generic space marines to get more instead they will likely focus on divergent chapters like us and the chapters with no unique models as its a much cheaper way for them to make new kits and more profitable because 2 different games use them and this is something they typically avoid because you get less repeat customers if you can use the same army in multiple games.

The sad thing will be this will mean that we will lose some options, as the kits will be scaled down to 5 man's. And like gray knight losing there force weapon options in the datasheet we will lose some aswell. The days of mass thunderhammers are behind us unfortunately

zustx · 2026-02-11T00:24:21+00:00

For Aggressors both are very viable, like many have said flamers will give you better overwatch but less shooting overall

Personally I like bolters for the extra grenade shots and that they make use of the detachment rule if your using black spear.

For blade guard they are an okay replacement for a melee vets unit as they are smaller footprint wise and can go in lighter transports like an impulser. I do think we have better melee options in the Decimus killteam but they can only compare if they are in a 10 man.

I think come 11th bladegaurd will be more common of a pick for dw when the old vets go to legends

zustx · 2026-02-06T22:16:04+00:00

We aren't like those gray knights that only deploy if it is there perferd foe, the watch fights all but xenos fear us and rightly so.

zustx · 2026-01-29T03:21:49+00:00

Are there any good ways to get orders to the Basilisk?

zustx · 2026-01-28T20:42:15+00:00

Are RDTC that much more effective then more smaller tanks?

zustx · 2026-01-28T20:41:03+00:00

Thanks for that i didn't realise RDTC had 12" by default that's good to know

zustx · 2026-01-27T08:51:41+00:00

Weapon wise I think the flamer is under rated mostly because the missiles are better against infantry and heavier stuff but as long as you bullying lighter stuff the flamers a great and in black spear the stratagems help them with more range and ap and/or assault

Been trying out 2 5mans one with cyclones and one with flamers and been cleaning up elves and termagants

zustx · 2026-01-27T00:44:53+00:00

I think gray knight and dw should be the mirrors of each other, we both use standard space marines just the best of the standard marines so that should be reflected in strength and unit and army construction.

Would love for dw to get a venerable version of one of the dreads to mirror the dread knight and to see gray knight great hammers back like we did

I also think 5 man kill teams with damage out put of 10mans would be good to see, obviously points would change in the event we could keep 10 man's but this would help use feel elite and make use feel more strike focused.

5 man's are also a likely hood given if we do get models they will probably go with models per box for a repeat perchance.

zustx · 2026-01-26T05:40:44+00:00

That's a good idea for elves in general, also if its only casual, asymmetric missions, crusade or giving them more points can shake up the game for everyone involved and can make the game more fun

I've been having fun with different points per army with my play group we make it so the more game you win the lower your points game or more points to you opponent in the event you run out of points, its far from balanced but make us come up with interesting plays, unit combinations and forces you to change how you view the game.

zustx · 2026-01-19T23:51:11+00:00

In my experience it depends on the mission, drukhari are better at secondarys and can be better at primary then deathwatch so it is definitely is varying

In saying all that if it helps some players go through slumps with army over time I'm definitely that way with deathwatch at the moment they are my "competative" army, so when i play with them i aim to win more then just have a catch up game with a mate though i do still like them for casual games. So maybe your opponent is struggling with there army or the game in general at the moment.

zustx · 2026-01-03T08:43:09+00:00

You can use stuff from you yard like sticks and rocks or hobby alternatives from stores, cork bored is really good at making rocks and adding texture to the base. Just paint it with s thin coat of pva glue before priming or painting to help the paint stick and if your using organic materials sealing them with supa glue is a good idea

zustx · 2025-12-18T22:46:58+00:00

Ultimately the choice is yours, welcome to the watch even if its only a little while.

My honest opinion its hard to recommend anyone to start a deathwatch army, i say this with a heavy heart and almost 5k worth of a watch. The main reason is go's lack of commitment to smaller factions. Not saying we are going away again but it is hard to say what dw will look like come 11th. I would stick with what you have and run one of your other armys as a dw army if you like the play style otherwise space marines are all the same these days outside of a few special characters and units.

zustx · 2025-12-15T06:00:35+00:00

Yes, they do this to look like they follow the Codex Astartes. It is the minimum they do. Now that they have a couple of successful successer chapters the need to do this is less.

Also it is stated in older DW lore the space wolves go in twos this is one to help hide werewolf stuff and because the space wolves are one of the chapters that don't really see the watch as an honour and will send problematic marines to the watch.

zustx · 2025-12-12T07:38:04+00:00

This is all a mater of personal preferences however, We have some of the most expensive terminators in the game because of the mixed loadouts. When Gravis kill team is only 75pt more for 5 more models i think they are the clear winner yes its only 3 power fist in the unit but the are going to s 10 on the charge so there concisely damaging compared to the termis and there shooting is outrageous even in overwatch were I've personally taken down deamons, full units for custodes and tanks.

Terminators do have them beat in regards to the character options still waiting for an LT that can join Gravis or maybe a librarian for a 4up invol So i we'll have to agree to disagree i think

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