Imperial Guard Forum Megathread - Rules, FAQ and the Imperial Guard Projects
Quite a lot of players ask questions concerning these topics, so, I have added this topic to group them all together without having to take up the entire first page of the forum. So, here is your FAQ:- Koonitz
1: Rules all Imperial Citizens Should Abide ByAnd in case you haven't read the forum rules, you can read them
here.
(But, you should have read those already
)
2: Official GW Imperial Guard FAQ.
Read it.3: When
posting army lists, read this to give you a little help so we don't have to edit your post and do nasty things to you.
4: We are Legion. Sometimes it's easy to dig in and forget the wider community. Whilst we encourage Imperial Guard specific participation in most of its aspects right here on this board, there might also be a better place for your contributions and questions.
Regarding the Split of IG and IG Tactics and Army Lists. Please post all Tactics advice, game reports and list advice in our Tactics board.
Topic regarding where to post fiction. All fiction, regimental background and so forth must be posted in the Fiction board unless it directly relates to an ongoing Codicium, detailed below in the fiction section of this thread.
Also remember that there are
Battle Report Boards,
Project Boards,
Conversion Boards,
Painting Boardsand
Background Boards on the site.
5: For a time, we had a bad streak of
"Elitism" on the Guard forum that required my attention. I therefore made an announcement concerning it which, in effect, still stands -
Doubly so with the advent of a new book. You can read up on my [Koonitz'] crackdown on Elitism, to make sure it doesn't happen again.
6: Imperial Guard Project Contributions7: Please ensure your images conform to these standards.[IMG height=450 width=600]URL HERE[/IMG]We have found out that 450 and 600 brings the best results, the image isn't terribly big and it loads quickly for modem users. Exceptions will be allowed of course (for Landscape pictures etc...) but for your average photo or image, this will be the size. Anything over will be resized if we have the time, or deleted and a message left. Also, keep the size of the Image to as close to 40KB as well. Anything
really over that, will be deleted. It is your responsability to change the image to a JPEG or whatever.
8: Not sure how to
expand your Guard army? Want us to create army lists? Check this thread.
9: Am I allowed to mix different regiment models in my army?10: Regarding FlyersIn the past there has been some confusion over how many times a Flyer can shoot in a game turn, here is a Forgeworld Editor's Response to the problem.***Forgeworld and Gamesworkshop FLYERS all use Apocalypse rules now***11: Can I use Cadian/Vostroyan/Whatever sniper models instead of Ratlings?Yes, yes you can. 12: Do you want to showcase Your IG Army?This is the only place for it.13: The Blood PactDetailed discussion on this popular heretical unit. Everything from doctrines to some sweet modeling
here.14: IG guide to Forge WorldYou'll find this quite handy I assume!15: Rough Rider Cycles Selecting the right bike for your rough riders to use.16) Imperial Guard TacticsA project authored and willingly shared by our good and dear friends from Warseer. Click
here to read. Usual warning about straying away from the Emperor's Grace and opening third party files.
17) The PraetoriansFor those intrested in learning about this regement, where you can buy their troops and their story, click
here.18) Guard VeteransWho are they, what models can I use for them, and what makes them sooooo much more cooler then a whole platoons worth of troops, click
here.Retired Moddissars
Grim Stalker postings. Grim Stalker was the original founder of the Guard site this forum was based off of, and was one of the original moderators. However, he got sidetracked by reality some time ago and has yet to be seen again. I'm not entirely sure if he shows up just to take a gander at how we're doing, or not, but these are three items he posted:
a)
Support the Site and Community b)
Introduction c)
Grim Stalker's Goodbye to the SiteKoonitz: Along with Grim Stalker, Koonitz moderated the first incarnation of this board on 40K online, quite some time ago. Despite ruling with an iron fist, Koonitz was a well respected and sank a fair amount of time into building the community we have today. Like Grim Stalker, he was sidetracked by reality some time ago. Sometimes it is whispered that when the battle is long and fierce, and the tired soldiers stare into the endless night, they can still see Koonitz leading his company forward. Grey wraiths lost to the community forever, and doomed to walk the internet for all time.
Goyder: Goyder was a veteran of site who rose to mod-hood like... a person who rises in a fashion that is particularly noteworthy. Goyder, together with Nubis, established most of what we have today as the Imperial Guard board. The Your IG Army Thread, the rolling up of the Megathread, projects work and Chain of Command. Goyder's incredible talent (and bulk) was noticed by those that reign above the heavens. And he was taken up in a pillar of fire and promoted to be a global moderator. Shortly after that, he disappeared forever.
Nubis: In many respects, Nubis is the unsung hero of the Imperial Guard board. He was the second part of the dynamic duo (together with Goyder) which turned the board from an internet deathworld into a lush paradise. His enthusiasm and ideas cannot be overstated. Nubis' main contributions to this site was actually formulating the Imperial Guard Chain of Command, and really getting people involved in the Imperial Guard project - which is why the Imperial Guard have the most articles published. After serving in this capacity for awhile, Nubis decided to call it a day due to personal issues. He still roams the website now, though it is rumoured he has developed post-traumatic-stress disorder from his ordeal.
Pax Imperator: What can be said of Pax Imperator? To be honest, I don't really know. Pax was promoted (like any other Moderator) because of his consistent good posting to fill a hole left by other moderators leaving. I [Sheepz] was not around for a lot of Pax's just reign, although I believe he served with Rummy and Goyder. He did have a thing for editing picture sizes, if I remember, so make sure you follow the guidelines, or you might get Pax'd. Although he stepped down for one reason or another, he still roams the forum to this day.
Sheepz: I'm(CM) a little bias when it comes to the good Marshal, because he was the one that brought me into the Chain of Command many years ago. He has actually served two terms as the Moddissar of the IG domain. Back when Koonitz stepped down and during the recent change of the guard. Sheepz continued expanding on the work begun by Goyder and Nubis to enhance the IG forums and make them helpful to all members of the community. Opening new projects where members are able to take part and showcase the armies of the IG. His recent leadership in the shake up of the 40th Corps homeworld did not go unnoticed and Segmentum Command has seen fit to raise the good Marshal to higher duties. Don't be surprised if Sheepz makes an unexpected inspection, he sees all still in the 40th Corps.
Last updated 4/12/10
