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Re: Bell of Lost Souls - Love the blog, check it just about every day. Was...

JohnOSpencer — Wed, 27 Aug 2008 16:35:39 -0000

You're welcome. I didn't want to see this get out of hand and cause any problems for you or anyone else.

Re: Breaking the Space Marine Codex: Part 1

JohnOSpencer — Tue, 23 Sep 2008 13:43:28 -0000

Actually, as the land speeder is a fast vehicle it can move up to combat speed and fire all weapons.

Re: Rainbow Warriors Logo Sheet

JohnOSpencer — Thu, 25 Sep 2008 18:27:51 -0000

The Rainbow Warriors (or Warriors of the Rainbow) are also part of an American Indian prophecy or legend of some kind IIRC.

Re: Breaking the Space Marine Codex: Part 1

JohnOSpencer — Thu, 25 Sep 2008 18:43:35 -0000

For #2: Only 'dedicated' transports get the ability to out flank. So you can't really get assault marines in a redeemer. You can get Assault Terminators in a Land Raider. And 'normal' Terminators in another.

Re: NEWS: Space Marine Releases, Oct. 4

JohnOSpencer — Mon, 29 Sep 2008 12:27:30 -0000

Don't hold your breath. They will probably get an actual codex before they get a PDF update.

Re: NEWS: Space Marine Releases, Oct. 4

JohnOSpencer — Mon, 29 Sep 2008 12:28:53 -0000

Rubber bands are your friend. Made the old kits almost fit together well.

Re: NEWS: Space Marine Releases, Oct. 4

JohnOSpencer — Mon, 29 Sep 2008 12:31:02 -0000

Nah, Storm Shield termies die from light weapons the same. They'll be great against those obnoxious units, but I think the mixed TH/LC squad is better.

Re: NEWS: Space Marine Releases, Oct. 4

JohnOSpencer — Tue, 30 Sep 2008 11:30:16 -0000

I think the studio has already said that BTs and DAs won't be FAQd. I believe it was at LA Games Day. I don't expect to see any of the new costs/units to show up for any of them(including BAs) until they get a new codex.

Re: Tuesday Odds and Ends

JohnOSpencer — Tue, 30 Sep 2008 13:50:34 -0000

I'd rather it be a US only problem, why should the rest of the world pay for our...indiscretions.

Re: Aventine's Khorne Daemons- Khor-aeka's Bloody Host

JohnOSpencer — Fri, 03 Oct 2008 14:32:46 -0000

Based on my math 2000.

Re: Breaking the Space Marine Codex: Part 2

JohnOSpencer — Fri, 03 Oct 2008 14:34:46 -0000

Hopefully all tournaments will start going up as 5th edition plays pretty fast. I found that the 2500 'ArdBoyz lists played in about 2 hours.

Re: NEWS: UK GW Website, Exclusive Model

JohnOSpencer — Thu, 09 Oct 2008 13:34:54 -0000

Black Gobbo will not be coming back. It had ended up just being a collection of links to articles that were on the website. Sort of a 'here's what's new". You can find that in the articles section of the website(bottom right hand corner of the main page).

Re: 40K NEWS: FAQ Codex SM to Dark Angels!

JohnOSpencer — Fri, 10 Oct 2008 18:06:05 -0000

We're the ones playing the game, why shouldn't we make the decision?

Would you have preferred their original response of "No, you can't use any of the new goodies from the Space Marine Codex"?

Re: NEWS: Space Marine Releases, Oct. 18

JohnOSpencer — Wed, 15 Oct 2008 13:03:25 -0000

Yep, the old one was pictured with a combi-flamer but came with a bolt pistol. The new one actually comes with it.

Re: NEWS: Scenery, Bitz Packs, and More...

JohnOSpencer — Thu, 16 Oct 2008 10:10:04 -0000

They are metal.

Re: NEWS: Scenery, Bitz Packs, and More...

JohnOSpencer — Thu, 16 Oct 2008 10:12:31 -0000

If someone doesn't want to buy a catalog, just use the website. All the items will be there. The catalog is more for those who don't have (or have limited) internet access.

Re: HOBBY: Stormlord Apocalypse!

JohnOSpencer — Thu, 16 Oct 2008 10:13:47 -0000

You can actually purchase a pack with Baneblade Sponsons from GW.

Re: DESIGN WORKSHOP: Arbites Shotgun Edition

JohnOSpencer — Thu, 16 Oct 2008 10:18:30 -0000

Hits on a 2+ was what I was thinking, too. I like this.

Re: NEWS: Scenery, Bitz Packs, and More...

JohnOSpencer — Thu, 16 Oct 2008 10:27:40 -0000

Just so you know, it is actually $275. It also has a $15 shipping charge automatically online, so it is listed as $290 online.

Re: NEWS: Scenery, Bitz Packs, and More...

JohnOSpencer — Thu, 16 Oct 2008 10:28:22 -0000

As I posted above, this is true. It is $275.

Re: NEWS: Scenery, Bitz Packs, and More...

JohnOSpencer — Thu, 16 Oct 2008 15:00:25 -0000

In a perfect world that would be true. But a 400+ page full color catalog cannot be free. That would be GW losing tons of money and then making models even more expensive.
There are enough people(and stores) that use catalogs to justify making one, but no economical way to make it free.

As for GW selling primer and all. Many of hobbyists have no idea what to buy or where to buy it, parents especially. GW is just trying to be a self contained as possible.

Re: NEWS: Scenery, Bitz Packs, and More...

JohnOSpencer — Thu, 16 Oct 2008 16:07:53 -0000

Haven't heard anything, but i'll keep my ear to the ground.

Re: 40K NEWS: Space Marine Shoulder Pads

JohnOSpencer — Mon, 20 Oct 2008 18:46:09 -0000

Those pads are not set up the same way. They are 2 sprues of 2 shoulder pads each. Any way they sold them, it would not go over well. Hopefully when they stop selling the Iron Hand Tactical Squad, they will sell the bitz in a bitz pack.

Re: HOBBY: Space Marine Drop Pod Construction Essentials

JohnOSpencer — Tue, 21 Oct 2008 13:22:59 -0000

Most people treat the doors as show only. There is no hard and fast rules for how to treat them. It's up to you and your opponent to decide how to treat them. If they are off table, you can't go out that side seems to be the most logical choice for your specific example.

Re: HOBBY: Space Marine Drop Pod Construction Essentials

JohnOSpencer — Tue, 21 Oct 2008 14:58:13 -0000

Yeah, that would be a no-no. As Crimsonfistsfan said, you have to deploy from the hull. Deploying within' 2" from the door would make the Drop Pods a bit too good.