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40k Online Tale of ..... gamers 2 - sign up thread
« on: September 12, 2008, 02:31:30 PM »
We shall be starting November October 1st
Hello and welcome to the signup thread for 'The 40konline Tale of x Gamers 2'

Here is the first one

Current join-ees:

Jonik = Tomb Kings -- Chariots of the Dead
Alexanders Son = Space Marines -- Salamanders 3rd Company
moc065 = Necrons -- The Mighty Green Machine
igbunker = Eldar -- Harlequin based
DarkstormUltwe = Eldar --Ulthwe
O:nk = Necrons
CODE BLACK = Space Marines -- The Sons of St. Francis, 5th Company
Chuckles = Space Marines --Salamanders 4th Company
Khemri. = Skaven -- Clan Sciad
Benandorf = Orcs and Goblins
ravenklath = Salamanders Space Marines, with Sisters of Battle


Rules!


Each person will have a primary post, on the first page of the thread to be, similar to Moc's, or mine in the original (see above link). This will allow easy following of all of your tale post throughout the year.

Please understand that this is not a task for the whimsicle! A little resolve is needed and that if you think they can't make it through 6-8 months, then you shouldn't bother signing up... Last time was meant to be a tale of 18 gamers, 3 lasted, with no more than 5 total getting to month 3. Pitiful for the huge amount of interest shown.

This is a motivational and educational thread, designed to get you to build and paint an army in under a year, not a contest.

Try and get a minimal legal force within the first 2 months (1 HQ and 2 Troop choices/1 hero, 2 core), then in month 3 take get a game with the army (if you can).

Batreps (with Pics, etc) are encouraged as soon as you possibly can.

Try to get the army rounded off to a better playing level (500pts or 750pts, etc) as soon as possible. Each month there after, try and repeat the process of a BatRep (with Pics) and trying to increase the army in size (750ish - 1000ish - 1250ish - 1500ish - 1700ish for the final goal -- (or 2K if your ambitious, or have time...)

The end point is up to you, its motivational, not competitive remember. If you want a 1500pt army, don't feel pressured to have to get it to 2000pts.

You can use old figures; but you have to show a pic of what they started the month like, and how they finished (so if you have them built, this could be a good way to get them all painted). Bases can be done anytime (as some guys - moc included - like to do up a whole buch at the end, instead of as each unit gets done)

Post progress 1-2 times a week, and make comments as often as you like... But your Main Post must be updated at least 1 time per month. At the beginning of each month when you post for your month, please link this to your primary post and vica versa.

Peaple should not post full size pics (as it bogs the thread) but use links to their pics or simply use Thumbnails that can have links to the larger pics as well.

No scores, or defulters though.. this is ment to be of inspiration and motivation.. not a pressure point!


If you have any questions, ask away! Otherwise form an orderly queue to sign up! ;)

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Re: Tale of X gamers 2 - sign up thread
« Reply #1 on: September 12, 2008, 02:40:26 PM »
 You have signed me already... Yay!!! Although I would change the Space Marines to Salamanders 3rd Company!
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Re: Tale of X gamers 2 - sign up thread
« Reply #2 on: September 12, 2008, 02:46:27 PM »
OK, just to piss you off and make more work for you, and becasue you alteredhis.. change my Necrons to read "Necrons -- The Mighty Green Machine" You could even call yours Tomb Kings - Rise of the Dead... if you like.

PS, nice copy and paste for the rule set, and if others have ideas, then by all means suggest them.

On a final note, I hope to see at least one person sign up within each race for both 40K and WHF... The last one gave me an easy extra 1000+ pts of use with my Eldar in 40K, so why not do something to make gaming more than just a few plastic figures thrown on the table....

And no-one will ever put you down for not painting as well as others, this is meant for us to learn from each other...

Cheers and thanks for doing this one more time there Jonik... as maybe my Necrons will actually see the table with paint included.
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Re: Tale of X gamers 2 - sign up thread
« Reply #3 on: September 12, 2008, 02:55:51 PM »
Updated - and with a quick name idea for my Chariot based force.
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Re: Tale of X gamers 2 - sign up thread
« Reply #4 on: September 14, 2008, 01:21:27 AM »
well im in,

Ill be doing a harlequin list, so moc you will get to see lots of eldar from me..... not quite saim hann but i ensure there will be a few bikes  :D

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Re: 40k Online Tale of ..... gamers 2 - sign up thread
« Reply #5 on: September 14, 2008, 10:49:12 AM »
Thankyou for taking part! I've added you to the list. Please note, starting date is 1st november (so don't start yet! ;))
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Re: 40k Online Tale of ..... gamers 2 - sign up thread
« Reply #6 on: September 14, 2008, 11:54:04 AM »
ahh november 1st :o, ugg long way away but ill do my best  ;D. but i still gotta figure out a colour scheme for them so atleast i got lots of time

Ill try to figure out a name for them some time.

Edit- you guys dont mind if i get the harlequins to 500 pts before november if possible? ill make sure i pay for the models outta my monthly allowance and ill paint them for month 1. this dosnt bother you does it?
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Re: 40k Online Tale of ..... gamers 2 - sign up thread
« Reply #7 on: September 15, 2008, 08:21:30 AM »
This time there isn't a monthly allowance, money wise. Its done in points.

If starting in november is an issue, then I expect it should be fine to start now (but only if it is a real problem! ;))

We'll all be expecting an excellent first month writeup, with lots of pictures and stuff then! (so wait until the thread starts to post anything)

Saying that, I'd be interested to see what moc065 and Axelander's son think.
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Re: 40k Online Tale of ..... gamers 2 - sign up thread
« Reply #8 on: September 15, 2008, 08:29:54 AM »
Hell if we are starting for Nov 1st and we can use built figures, this give you time to assemble parts, do conversions, write up fluff, whatever.....

I will be doing the standard lord with ResOrb and 2 Warrior squad to start with (500pts, BTW).. but you can believe that Conversions are already in the works so I can put as much time into paint as possible....

During November/December, I will even play them to get some battle pics, etc..... We can have a lot of fun with this one as there are no penalties and no limits.

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Re: 40k Online Tale of ..... gamers 2 - sign up thread
« Reply #9 on: September 15, 2008, 10:30:57 AM »
This time there isn't a monthly allowance, money wise. Its done in points.

If starting in november is an issue, then I expect it should be fine to start now (but only if it is a real problem! ;))

How do you intend to do that? 500 pts after 2 months or? I'm considering joining, beginning in November is a bit of a stretch, but should be manageable, I just need to keep from painting :P As moc said, plenty of time for some conversion work... I plan on going to a tournament in April (likely) so I need to paint up a bit of stuff for that. I have about half of my force painted, so there's a lot left to do;)

Let me know how you intend to work on the monthly basis.

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Re: 40k Online Tale of ..... gamers 2 - sign up thread
« Reply #10 on: September 15, 2008, 10:55:08 AM »
Within the 1st 2 months you need to do an HQ and 2 Troops, after that you use month 3 to get to an even points level (500 was an example; but you can go bigger if you like).... then each month you add points to the list (750, 1000, 1200, whatever) but it should be usable blocks in regard to gaming.... so for me (Necrons) I will do 500pts within the first 2 months.
Month 3 I could add 5 Destroyers (250pts) and get to the 750 level, Month 4 could be a Monolith (1000pts level now), maybe after that add another Destroyer Squad (250pts) and I'm gaming at 1250.... then more Warriors gets me to 1500pts... etc, etc.. etc... there is no penalty as its for inspiration and motivation.. if you want to do 2K in a week-end, feel free to join in,,, but the rest of us wil be taking the project on in smaller bites.

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Re: 40k Online Tale of ..... gamers 2 - sign up thread
« Reply #11 on: September 15, 2008, 03:29:52 PM »
 I think I will back up from this one. Sorry guys but when RL gets in the way and messes everything, I believe you know, is irritating...

 If I'm allowed by the participants I may participate at a later stage or on the next project! But I will be sure to watch your progress...

 If at any point before the start I can put things straight I will be in this. And don't worry I will finish the other project as well!
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Re: 40k Online Tale of ..... gamers 2 - sign up thread
« Reply #12 on: September 15, 2008, 04:09:29 PM »
ok thanks guys. i will a sure you there will be NO painting done before november first but i get to do more conversions... YAY. that will keep me occupyed until then. Plus i need to figure out fluff, colour scheme, how to paint all those little checkers and dimonds and yeah.... ::)
This time there isn't a monthly allowance, money wise. Its done in points.

If starting in november is an issue, then I expect it should be fine to start now (but only if it is a real problem! ;))

We'll all be expecting an excellent first month writeup, with lots of pictures and stuff then! (so wait until the thread starts to post anything)

Saying that, I'd be interested to see what moc065 and Axelander's son think.
LOL, well ill wait before i paint but im glad you guys dont mind if i mess around with buying the stuff abit.

My plan is probly get to 500 in the first month and then add a solitare and another harli squad month 2 (gets me to 750 pts easy) see that the joy with harlequins. they are so damn expensive pts wise, 10 harlis are 250 pts alone with out upgrades :o

PSSS i liked the money one better, limits us impulse buyers spending  ;D

Sorry to here that lifes getting in the wat alexander's son. i hope your able to participate later on i personly have no problem at all with it. like moc and jonik have said, its modivational not a compitition.
Cheers guys, i think this will be a intresting one.
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Re: 40k Online Tale of ..... gamers 2 - sign up thread
« Reply #13 on: September 15, 2008, 05:44:22 PM »
Sorry to hear that AS, hope it sorts itself out soon!

As for impulse spending, 250pts a month should do just fine especially for you and your expensive troops!

I've just found out the army list I planned ages ago is illegal, the magic items rules have changed since I last played!

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Re: 40k Online Tale of ..... gamers 2 - sign up thread
« Reply #14 on: September 15, 2008, 05:53:38 PM »
Within the 1st 2 months you need to do an HQ and 2 Troops, after that you use month 3 to get to an even points level (500 was an example; but you can go bigger if you like).... then each month you add points to the list (750, 1000, 1200, whatever) but it should be usable blocks in regard to gaming.... if you want to do 2K in a week-end, feel free to join in,,, but the rest of us wil be taking the project on in smaller bites.

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Fair enough I guess. I've made a rough plan, based on my preliminary list for the tournament. No chance that I'll finish 2k in a weekend.

Planned list (2k points)
HQ

Farseer (55) 138
Runes of Warding +15
Singing Spear +3
Spirit Stones +20
Doom +25
Guide +20

Farseer (55) 133
Singing Spear +3
Spirit Stones +20
Doom +25
Fortune +30

Warlock Unit 175
5 Warlocks (125)
1x Embolden +5
1x Enhance +15
3x Destructor +30

Troops.

Dire Avengers 177 (Painted)
9+Exarch 132
Defend +15
Bladestorm +15
Power Weapon + Shimmershield +15

Wave Serpent (90) 125
TL Shuriken Cannon +10
Star Engines +15
Spirit Stones +10

Dire Avengers 177
9+Exarch 132
Defend +15
Bladestorm +15
Power Weapon + Shimmershield +15

Pathfinder Unit 240
10 Pathfinders

Elites.

Striking Scorpions 212
9+Exarch 172
Scorpions Claw +15
Stalker +5
Shadowstrike +20

Wave Serpent (90) 160
TL Brightlance +45
Star Engines +15
Spirit Stones +10

Heavy Support

Wraithlord (90) 125
2x Flamers
Wraithsword +10
Eldar Missile Launcher +25

Falcon (115) 165 (Painted)
Shuriken Cannon +5
Holo-fields +35
Spirit Stones +10

Dark Reapers 172 (Painted)
3+Exarch 152
Crack Shot +10
Eldar Missile Launcher +10

Total: 1999

Breakdown:
HQ: 446
Troops: 719
Elites: 372
Heavy Support: 462
Kill Points: 12
Scoring Units: 3

Planned schedule:
Month 1-2: Farseer 2 (133pts), Dire Avengers (177pts), Pathfinders (240pts) Total: 550 pts.
Month 3: Scorpions (212pts), Farseer 1(138pts) Total: 350pts (900pts)
Month 4: Warlocks (175pts), Serpent 1(125pts) Total: 300 pts (1200pts)
Month 5: Serpent 2 (160pts), Wraithlord (125pts) Total: 285 pts (1485 pts)

The following months would be finishing some other stuff I have lying around, like another Serpent and a Falcon, War Walker etc. This is all subject to playtesting and altering of it.

Well after all that, I guess you can count me in with my Eldar.

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Re: 40k Online Tale of ..... gamers 2 - sign up thread
« Reply #15 on: September 15, 2008, 06:24:26 PM »
Cool, glad to see you're in!

I'm assuming its Ulthwe eldar?
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Re: 40k Online Tale of ..... gamers 2 - sign up thread
« Reply #16 on: September 15, 2008, 07:35:48 PM »
Nothing official yet, but I may want to get in on this.  Should I join (I vote November) I would be doing a detatchment (probably not above 1500) of Ath-Ron's seers.  Finally, a use for my Wraithlords (still half constructed).

Chances are I should be fine doing this (with the large kneadatite tube I hope to order).  Wait on officially signing me up, though.
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Re: 40k Online Tale of ..... gamers 2 - sign up thread
« Reply #17 on: September 15, 2008, 09:29:08 PM »
Well I'm planning on re-starting my SM army with the release of the new codex, so I suppose I might as well show an interest ;D

I'm not a 100%'er yet. (Might not have a job in month :(, so therefore no monies)

But I've decided that my "The Sons of St. Francis" Black Company need a revamp.

Would it matter if I have a squad done before this starts? Because I have a box of tactical marines waiting for me ::)

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Re: 40k Online Tale of ..... gamers 2 - sign up thread
« Reply #18 on: September 15, 2008, 11:02:49 PM »
I love these threads. I was planning on joining the next tale of X gamers (this one) but i've been playing for a wedding and working like crazy so I don't have the time or money to join  :'(

But Jonik when will you be starting the next one after this and also can someone join in late? Because I won't be able to join in till late oct. early nov.

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Re: 40k Online Tale of ..... gamers 2 - sign up thread
« Reply #19 on: September 16, 2008, 01:33:38 AM »
But Jonik when will you be starting the next one after this and also can someone join in late? Because I won't be able to join in till late oct. early nov.

 Then you're lucky because this one starts on November 1st...
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