Show Notes
5-1-15
Intro
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News
- BAO Tickets will be up for sale on Friday, May 8th. They go quickly, so be sure to grab them while you can! They will be available at: store.frontlinegaming.org
- One day left for the Assassin Execution Force pre-order speical! Get those orders in! Also, we ordered too many of the White Dwarf with the Assassins in it, when you place your order, mention this Podcast #337, and we will include on of the White Dwarves in it for you for free!
- Reminder about Wargames Con: it is going to be 3 Detachments, and it will use the ITC FAQ, which is what it has always used, it just had a different name, previously. We will also be addressing the new Eldar, D weapons, and the detachment limit as well as CtA allies next week as well, so that we can make adjustments for the ITC!
- The new Imperial book for Warzone is now available for download on the Prodos site!
- Heavy Gear gives an update on their KickStarter, many of the new plastic models are done, and they show off some Iguana Light Gear variants.
- Hawk shows off some official images of Dropfleet Commander, and the ships look incredible. Also, more pics of the gigantic ship them made for Salute! It sounds like a very interesting game, with unique rules mechanics.
- Forge World show off their new Samus, Daemon Prince and the Solar Auxilia Tactical Command squad!
- Space Wolf PvP game announced for the Space Wolf game! 3v3, sounds fun!
Upcoming ITC Events
- Dark Star GT, St.Paul, MN, May 2-3, 2015
- Storm of Silence, The Gamer’s Haven, Spokane Valley, WA, May 2-3, 2015
- Otto’s May ITC 40K RTT, Bakersfield, CA May 9, 2015
- Battle in the Warp, TBS Comics, Walton Beach, FL, May 9, 2015
- Warhammer 40k Showdown!, Game Empire, Pasadena, CA, May 9, 2015
Rumors: The Rumor Section is gathered from the web and is not in any way information we receive from any manufacturer nor is it necessarily accurate. This section of the podcast is intended for entertainment purposes only.
- AdMech rumors galore! Wow, they look rad.
- Battle Congrgation detachment for them: 8 troops, 4 elites, 2 heavy 1 hq, and a fortification
- New Knights inbound? If so, you all know we will be doing a pre-order special. As soon as they appear on GW’s website, if they do appear, send in your orders and save that money! Rumors are that only the Warden will be a LoW, but, that means you cna take them in most Imperial CADs.
- Sanctuary – Counts as Ion Shield, uncovered facings get 6+ inv.
Ravager – (chainblade) S:D, Ap1, re-roll failed to hit rolls of 1.
The Paragon Guantlet – s:D, Ap2, Colossal, Hurl, Master-Crafted.
Mark of the Omnissiah – Gains It Will Not Die.
Helm of the Nameless Warrior – Gains Rampage.
Banner of Macharius Triumphant – All friendly from Armies of the Imperium
faction within 12″ re-roll failed morale, pinning and fear tests. - Rumors of Nurgle on the way?
Rant Session
Tactics Corner
- Challenge: Make Terminators good! Which chapter has the best Terminator Options.
- Reece’s answer:
- Frankie’s answer:
- Eldar challenge matches, so far.
Rules Lawyer
Completed Commissions
List Review
Commander farsight 165
Riptide – early warning override, earth caste pilot array, heavy burst cannon, twin linked fusion blaster – 215
Riptide – early warning override, target lock, ion accelerator, twin linked fusion blaster – 195
Riptide – early warning override, target lock, ion accelerator, twin linked fusion blaster – 195
10 kroot – snipers – 70
10 kroot – snipers – 70
10 kroot – snipers – 70
Crisis team (deep strike with farsight usually)
Shas’vre with fusion blaster and 2x flamer, 2 drones bonded
2x shas’ui with fusion blaster, plasma rifle, target lock and 2 drones, bonded
– 246
Piranha – disruption pod, blacksun filter, fusion blaster (outflanks usually) – 66
XV88 broadsides – bonded
Shas’vre – early warning override, hymp, smart missiles
2x Shas’ui – early warning override, hymp, smart missiles – 295
Sky Ray gunship – blacksun filter, disruption pod 131
Sky Ray gunship – blacksun filter, disruption pod
131
1849 points total