The Warhammer 40.000/Fantasy Discussion Thread Mk.II

[Hurdergaryp]

Methinks it's a joke about how GW pretty much said "Every single one was eaten by Tyranids, no exceptions" when they discontinued the Squats.

Yeah, but Squats are bite-sized so it makes sense

There are really big Tyranids out there, capable of digging into whole Imperial Guard regiments without feeling even slightly bloated.

[The Biggles Syndicate]

Yeah, but Squats are bite-sized so it makes sense

There are really big Tyranids out there, capable of digging into whole Imperial Guard regiments without feeling even slightly bloated.

Hey guys, I've got an idea on how to destroy the Tyrannids and reduce hunger:
Why don't the Imperium just take as many Tyrannid eggs as they can find and make them into a big omelette, then feed their starving people with the omlette? If there's more eggs and hunger, they can just repeat the process.

I got the idea from here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PkK91A8l5QM

[The Huskar Social Union]

Methinks it's a joke about how GW pretty much said "Every single one was eaten by Tyranids, no exceptions" when they discontinued the Squats.

Yeah, but Squats are bite-sized so it makes sense

Thats Space Dwarfist.

[Hurdergaryp]

Yeah, but Squats are bite-sized so it makes sense

Thats Space Dwarfist.

And that is terrible.

[The Huskar Social Union]

Thats Space Dwarfist.

And that is terrible.

[Hurdergaryp]

And that is terrible.

Might also be a law-abiding child who walks in on his parents while they are in the midst of ritual celebrations with their fellow Slaanesh cultists.

[Trollgaard]

Finished building the Knight Valiant a little bit ago. Took about 2 and half hours I think.

[Tethys 13]

Finished building the Knight Valiant a little bit ago. Took about 2 and half hours I think.

When I got my Knight Errant, I went halvies on a Renegade box with a friend, and I gave them their half in the box with the instruction booklet without realising, so I spent hours building mine without instructions. Not fun, and I'm still not convinced I didn't mess up some tiny piece.

[The Armed Republic of Dutch Coolness]

Poor Duncan

[Hurdergaryp]

Poor Duncan

He knew what he signed up for. Back to the painting pits!

[The Huskar Social Union]

Poor Duncan

He knew what he signed up for. Back to the painting pits!

Those coats arnt going to thin themselves!

[Hurdergaryp]

He knew what he signed up for. Back to the painting pits!

Those coats arnt going to thin themselves!

Also make sure to revive those slightly dried out paints. Keep your brushes in pristine condition for maximum painting efficiency. More primer!

[-Ocelot-]

I'm just getting into Warhammer 40K lore without having any experience with tabletop, only videogames and some wiki reading. What books should I read first? Should I start from Horus heresy?

[Immoren]

I'm just getting into Warhammer 40K lore without having any experience with tabletop, only videogames and some wiki reading. What books should I read first? Should I start from Horus heresy?

Eisenhorn Omnibus.

[Baltenstein]

I'm just getting into Warhammer 40K lore without having any experience with tabletop, only videogames and some wiki reading. What books should I read first? Should I start from Horus heresy?

Nah, save the Horus Heresy novels for later. They take place in the 31st millenium, rather than the 41st, and as such the vibe and world they describe is considerably different. They are also extremely human-centric, with alien factions playing almost no role whatsoever, something which is also rather different from the 40k setting.
I'd argue you should start with a series of novels that are centered around your favorite tabletop faction. For Imperial Guard, for example, I'd recommend "Gaunt's Ghosts", and for Eldar "Path of the Eldar".

[Tethys 13]

I'm just getting into Warhammer 40K lore without having any experience with tabletop, only videogames and some wiki reading. What books should I read first? Should I start from Horus heresy?

Nah, save the Horus Heresy novels for later. They take place in the 31st millenium, rather than the 41st, and as such the vibe and world they describe is considerably different. They are also extremely human-centric, with alien factions playing almost no role whatsoever, something which is also rather different from the 40k setting.
I'd argue you should start with a series of novels that are centered around your favorite tabletop faction. For Imperial Guard, for example, I'd recommend "Gaunt's Ghosts", and for Eldar "Path of the Eldar".

There's also Crusade, the primer novel, which is designed to be the entry to learning about 40k.

[-Ocelot-]

Thanks for help, everyone.

I'd argue you should start with a series of novels that are centered around your favorite tabletop faction. For Imperial Guard, for example, I'd recommend "Gaunt's Ghosts", and for Eldar "Path of the Eldar".

My favorite factions/chapters are the Imperial Fists (Space Marines in general) and the Tau, do these guys have any interesting books?

I also like the Blood Angels and their subsequent factions (especially lamenters) and their affliction with Black Rage/Red thirst, and Sanguinius.

[Balican]

Thanks for help, everyone.

I'd argue you should start with a series of novels that are centered around your favorite tabletop faction. For Imperial Guard, for example, I'd recommend "Gaunt's Ghosts", and for Eldar "Path of the Eldar".

My favorite factions/chapters are the Imperial Fists (Space Marines in general) and the Tau, do these guys have any interesting books?

I also like the Blood Angels and their subsequent factions (especially lamenters) and their affliction with Black Rage/Red thirst, and Sanguinius.

The Imperial Fists and the Blood Angels are the default favorite legions. You'll fit in just fine.

[The Huskar Social Union]

Imperial Fists yo.


Also i finally began putting together the minis from the Dark Imperium box i got a few months ago (now more settled after having moved house, and have a dedicated place for this kind of stuff) and the fine cast models are gorgeous. They look sooo good.

[The Armed Republic of Dutch Coolness]

I finished painting the Lokhir Fellheart I got recently :D

[Hurdergaryp]

I finished painting the Lokhir Fellheart I got recently

Nice work! Is there a fluff reason why the cloak is stuck to that dagger, or is it just the way that miniature was made?

[The Armed Republic of Dutch Coolness]

I finished painting the Lokhir Fellheart I got recently

Nice work! Is there a fluff reason why the cloak is stuck to that dagger, or is it just the way that miniature was made?

Thanks! It's the way it's made - the 'flow' of the cloak, so to say. It's a metal model, so it's a bit less detailed and precise in that regard when compared to newer stuff

[The United Remnants of America]

I just blew $50 on Space Marines.

Help me.

Nobody told me this would get this bad.

[Tethys 13]

I just blew $50 on Space Marines.

Help me.

Nobody told me this would get this bad.

Oh, that's nothing. I once bought 3 Leman Russes and a Hellhammer Superheavy all at once (that I couldn't afford) on impulse. Between January and April this year I spent around £500 on Orks and paints while in overdraft. I'm finally in a clear spell where I've managed to get back into positive financial figures.

[The Huskar Social Union]

I ordered Lysander, and some Imp Fists transfers yesterday, all in all just over 30 quid.


Going to be my last "big" unnecessary purchase for a while if i can help it, need to save my money for america.