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Stolen from Wikipedia:
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[spoiler:cd4ce28974]Tau is bestest[/spoiler:cd4ce28974]
Overview
Each player assembles an army of metal and plastic miniature figurines (models) - each, usually, representing a single military figure from one of the official lists. These armies are constrained by rules contained within the Warhammer 40,000 rulebook, as well as in several army-specific codexes. The size and power of the army is determined on a points system, with each unit being assigned a number of points proportional to its potential worth on the battlefield. Before a game the players agree on how many points will be used as the maximum army size and each assemble an army up to that maximum limit. Common game sizes are usually between 400 and 2,000 points, but can be much larger. In addition, there are rules for much smaller games. Games generally run from half an hour to several hours depending on the size of the armies.
Play is divided into turns, with each player choosing specific actions for all of his units on his turn, and using dice to determine the results of those actions. Each battle, at the onset, is assigned a set of additional rules and a goal (collectively called a "scenario") specific to it. The most common of these is a basic "cleanse" mission (which was the "default" mission in 3rd edition), which ends after six turns, the victor being declared based on who controls the four quarters of the battlefield; more complex goals can include night fights, bunker assaults, ambushes, and various others. Other games include simply eliminating the other force (meatgrinder scenario).
Some players organize a series of scenarios, called a campaign, where two or more players fight against each other in a number of battles. These campaigns may feature their own special rules, and are tied together by a storyline, which might alter according to the results of each scenario when it is played. Every few years, a global campaign is held in which people submit the results of their games to Games Workshop. These results are collated, and together affect the storyline of the game, which is then accounted for in the next rulebook and fiction releases. The most recent of these global campaigns was the Eye of Terror Campaign. A new worldwide campaign is currently underway, titled The Fall of Medusa V.
Collecting
As of June 2006, new players wishing to start playing should expect to spend at least £200 but may need to spend much more, in the region of £300, for a basic playable army with ample room for customisation (1,000 points). This figure includes costs for the rulebook, the army's codex, and modelling equipment such as paints and glue[1]. Players must also purchase individual units in squads or in boxed sets. The cost of boxed sets varies widely (£18 to £75), depending on the contents. However, the boxed set does not provide for all available options, meaning that players must purchase additional blister packs, each containing one to three models. A typical blister pack costs around £6.
In addition to the current line of units, Games Workshop makes available past model lines as a part of their mail-order-only "Classic" series. These are models that have been used for earlier versions of the game. This is one of many ways to get certain miniatures which have been discontinued.
Modelling
Since the models are hand-painted and assembled by the player, people are encouraged to design their own paint schemes as well as using the pre-designed ones displayed in the various books. They are also encouraged to further modify their figures and vehicles using parts from other kits and models (known as "bitz" or sprues to players), or scratch-built from plasticard, modelling putty and whatever the modeller has at hand. These conversions are often entered into contests at sponsored tournaments and similar gaming events.
Terrain is a very important part of play. Although Games Workshop has terrain kits available, many hobbyists prefer to make their own elaborate and unique set pieces. Common household items like soft drink cans, coffee cups, styrofoam packing pieces, and pill bottles can be transformed into ruined cathedrals, alien habitats, or terrain with the addition of plasticard, putty, and a bit of patience and skill.
Proper OP coming when I can be bothered
[spoiler:cd4ce28974]Tau is bestest[/spoiler:cd4ce28974]
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I concur.
What the hell? Back in the day, we played 40k with wooden models and bone dice, and the rules were written on sheepskin by hand. We didn't have any fancy tau.
They're so damn expensive to get an up and running army.
Dark times, to be sure. It's a good thing the Tau have arrived to bring light to the darkness and knowledge to the ignorant. Hail the Greater Good.
Giant stompy robots: Check.
Smaller stompy robots that are invisible: Check.
Big flying tank things: Check.
Space-pope on a flying toilet: Check.
Birdmen riding space cows with guns on their heads: Check.
The Tau have it all.
I dunno, they just seem to go together like bread and ORCS CRUSHING YOUR FACE.
I could be mistaken though.
It saddens me greatly that we must take arms against the peoples of the galaxy. By their deaths, they deny themselves the liberation that is only to be found in total surrender to the Greater Good.
Ayliana Moonwhisper Ecksus Cerazal
I was going to go all the way on Sisters and then do Grey Knights as an interchanger but my hatred of Chaos and Lost and the Damned armies has made me want to go Knights first just so I can mess some jerkoff rules lawyers up at my regular gaming haunt.
Which should I do and why?
Captain Taelos began to speak, but Palmatus smoothly interrupted, saying, "I presume then that you are Aun'O T'olku K'yna."
"I have that honour, yes," nodded the Tau Ethereal.
"Then you should know that when our ships arrive at Nombosa we will fight you. The Emperor does not give up worlds His servants have claimed in His name."
"You are a wise man, Raphael Palmatus, and, despite his modest words, I know that your military advisor here is no ordinary soldier. You should both go back to your Emperor and tell him what you have seen here. Tell him of all the people that will die in his name and ask him if it is worth such a price to stand in our way."
"We will fight you, alien," snarled Captain Taelos, "To the last drop of blood we will fight you."
"I know," replied the Tau sadly and turned away.
As a general rule, I'd say Guard with Grey Knight allies. You get many more models to absorb casualties, the heavy, long-range firepower Grey Knights lack, and the potent close-combat smackdown that Guard dreams of.
I was going to go with for 1850, 1 platoon of guard with two lascannons, 1 armored fist squad, 1 Inquisitorial Stormtrooper Squad in a rhino, Grey Knight Hero + Retinue in Land Raider Crusader with Psycannon Bolts, 1 Grey Knights Squad, Purgation Squad, and Dreadnaught with TL Lascannons and Missle Launcher.
Guys
VICTOLY!
P.S. DH with Guard is awesome. GKs are awesome, only they lack an anti-armor punch, and guard fills that niche very nicely, whereas Guard with Witchhunters isn't quite as clear.
Also, it's really hard to represent the basic idea of Necrons. Orcs have their WAAGGGGHHHHHHHHHHHHH and Tau have The Greater Good. Necrons are kinda silent death machines with gods incarnate leading them. It's hard to coomit their will to writing.
I'm think of picking up Farsight and making a Farsight theme army.
But I don't understand Farsights Breakaway faction rule. "Crisis battlesuits count as 1+ units in the same way as Firewarriors, and the following units count as 0-1 in an army led by O'Shovah: Stealth armour, Pathfinder squads, Hammerhead, Broadside battlesuits, Sky Ray gunships & Piranha skimmers"
What does that mean in english?
EDIT: FUCK YOU GUY ABOVE ME
So I'd only be able to take one Railhead into battle? That's Dumb
You can still take 3 Broadsides and Sniper Drone Teams.
so I planed on buying
2 hammerheads 5 devilfish 2/4 boardsides 9/11 crisis suits at least 7 squads of fire warriors a squad or two of stealth suits a couple squads of kroots and so on
with the new codex I had to take account of what I had and redo my list
but as when I played 40k I would go ask around what they thought of the army or watch what they played with and make my decidion
You seem to have gotten a good deal spartan, gl with you army.
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DO YOU SEE MY NIPPLES, THEY ARE TOTALLY HARD!!
Where the hell did you get a Megaforce for 100 dollars? Me want now!
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Local game store had it on sale. But If you order from http://dropzoneonline.ecrater.com/ they sell it to you for 131.75 and that includes shipping. almost as good?
KILL. MAIM. BURN.