tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-861855339259251932Fri, 01 Jun 2012 16:30:01 +0000X vs YBlood AngelsJeff FCities of DeathGames WorkshopIntroChaos DaemonsImperial GuardSkavenDilemma of the DayHobby ArticlesWar on the InternetUltramarinesUrban gaming boardOrksForge WorldArmy ProfilesProject PrimarchSisters of BattleMan Dollies TournamentWarhammer FantasyDark AngelsTyranidsTacticaJ4ck_Fr0stSpace WolvesRage of the DayI Want One of the DayMy army listsCustom 40k MissionsProjectsFluffSalamandersCampaigns40kNewsCommunity PimpageZombies 40kIron WarriorsPlanetstrikeChaos Space MarinesSpace MarinesLol of the dayEldarSeparated at BirthApocalypseValentines day is gayDark EldarGames DayI Don't Care of the DayRealm of Battle BoardMy Army PicturesWitch HuntersNovel ReviewsWarmachineNecronsBeastmenCool pic of the dayWhite DwarfRantsBlack TemplarsDiscussion'Ard BoyzhobbySpearheadGrey KnightsDaemonsLiteratureThrone of Blades tournamentInitiative 1 PodcastUK Bloggers GroupImperial FistsBattle ReportsUK Games Expo 40k TournamentDaemonhuntersX-Box 360TauSilver Sorcerer TournamentHigh ElvesWarp MessageEmboldenArmy ListsWarhammer 40k blog for the hobby gamer. <br> <br> Home of the UK Bloggers Group http://www.imperiusdominatus.com/noreply@blogger.com (Mercer)Blogger1571125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-861855339259251932.post-3670965318641607482Fri, 01 Jun 2012 16:30:00 +00002012-06-01T17:30:01.791+01:00UK Bloggers Group 1. Warhammer: Rounding Off Gaming All Areas adds the icing to the cake on the series of articles covering Warhammer Fantasy. 2. Samurai Boats vs Teleporting Energy Beam Bastards Sons of Sanguinus discuss deathstar units in Dystopian Wars. 3. Age of Darkness The Veils Edge run a quick overview on the Age of Darkness Horus Heresy novel. 4. First steps into weathering powders Heralds of http://www.imperiusdominatus.com/2012/06/uk-bloggers-weekly-round-up.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Mercer)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-861855339259251932.post-6521714690126600014Fri, 01 Jun 2012 13:54:00 +00002012-06-01T14:54:54.160+01:00Discussion I am going to be brave here and go out on a limb and make a few predictions about 6th edition ruleset. I'm a Jedi Knight, and the force is strong with me.. I say that 6th ed will be released Saturday 7th July. Here's my reasons: * Games Workshop have removed 5th ed from the shelves, there's no way on earth they won't have a 40k ruleset not occupying shelf space for long. A month allows themhttp://www.imperiusdominatus.com/2012/06/discussion-6th-edition-release-date.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Mercer)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-861855339259251932.post-3344107664722214180Fri, 01 Jun 2012 11:36:00 +00002012-06-01T12:36:20.969+01:00Battle ReportsImperial GuardDark EldarGot a game with Jack at Powerfist last night. I thought I would be brave, and take D.E against mech Guard. Ho ho ho, I am so batshit crazy. Dark Eldar 'Kabal of a Thousand Cuts' - 1,000 points HQ Baron Sathonyx Troops 5 x Kabalite Warriors w/ Venom - blaster - Venom w/ splinter cannon 5 x Kabalite Warriors w/ Venom - blaster - Venom w/ splinter cannon 5 x Kabalite Warriors w/ Venom - http://www.imperiusdominatus.com/2012/06/battle-report-dark-eldar-vs-imperial.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Mercer)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-861855339259251932.post-398382615880315355Fri, 01 Jun 2012 10:55:00 +00002012-06-01T11:55:55.049+01:00Space WolvesWarp Message Hey Mark, So in August, I will be attending my 2nd ever NOVA Open tournament which is a 3 day 2000 point GT. As far as I know, it will still be under 5th Edition rules. With that said, I know there will be a good many Grey Knight and Necron Players present. With your experience, how do you think this list would fair? +++ NOVA Wolves (1997pts) ++++++ 2000pt Space Wolves 5th Ed (2009) Roster (http://www.imperiusdominatus.com/2012/06/warp-message-nova-space-wolves.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Mercer)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-861855339259251932.post-398820558883619905Thu, 31 May 2012 15:30:00 +00002012-05-31T16:30:09.694+01:00DiscussionI got this from Faeit 212 so credit is due where credit is due. Close Combat Weapons are getting AP Values for 6th Edition. Now this is not the first time we have heard this, and not the first time I have heard some specifics on what weapons are getting what. Ever want close combat to be more visceral with more death, well this will do it. Lets take a look at some of the specifics.We first http://www.imperiusdominatus.com/2012/05/discussion-40k-6th-close-combat-ap.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Mercer)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-861855339259251932.post-1822827962134829608Thu, 31 May 2012 12:30:00 +00002012-05-31T13:30:01.765+01:0040kJeff FArmy Lists I spend a lot of time in Army List forums.  Not because I think I am an expert list creator but rather I find it intriguing reading advice on other people's lists and it helps keep me mentally adept in all the mathematical combinations in my codex.  With some exceptions, the forum is usually full of newer players giving army list advice to other new players.  The forum gets repetitive, http://www.imperiusdominatus.com/2012/05/army-lists-tips-for-army-list-advice.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Jeff F)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-861855339259251932.post-2912803621295469768Wed, 30 May 2012 13:36:00 +00002012-05-30T14:36:54.206+01:00Discussion Following on from the G.W ending release waves post, and a slightly different but linked topic, are 3rd part model companies parasites? Now I wouldn't say I am a G.W fanboi, but I am not keen on 3rd party model companies, particularly Chapterhouse Studios. Ok, this might be a bit contractive as I brought the Wraith models from Puppetswar. I'm going to use Chapterhouse Studios as a prime http://www.imperiusdominatus.com/2012/05/discussion-are-3rd-party-model.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Mercer)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-861855339259251932.post-5350872982056063323Wed, 30 May 2012 13:03:00 +00002012-05-30T14:37:35.705+01:00Discussion You've probably heard by now that G.W is possibly ending the wave release style. This is probably due to the situation with Chapterhouse Studios and other 3rd party miniature companies. This post Are 3rd Party Model Companies Parasites? might be worth a read. In case you haven't seen the news have a read of the below: The birds have been chirping, and they are saying that once 6th Edition is http://www.imperiusdominatus.com/2012/05/discussion-gw-ending-release-waves.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Mercer)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-861855339259251932.post-1792626924028353733Wed, 30 May 2012 11:43:00 +00002012-05-30T12:43:42.785+01:00NecronshobbyI recently finished these Ghost Arks, I've now got all vehicles in my Necron army complete. I was planning on doing some Necron Warriors today, though I am getting fed up of painting Necrons, the glow effect is a long and tedious job, especially on Ghost Arks. I'll probably do some Necrons over the weekend and bank holiday, I've got 15 Warriors to do the glow effect on and I need to convert 3 http://www.imperiusdominatus.com/2012/05/hobby-necron-ghost-arks-complete.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Mercer)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-861855339259251932.post-6829310007631591591Tue, 29 May 2012 14:10:00 +00002012-05-29T16:25:46.800+01:00Zombies 40k * Change Log 29/5/12 * Players can now control a group of survivors. * Survivors are no longer I.C's and instead have the move through cover special rule * Survivors can only carry two weapons. * Added Distraction! rule. * Survivors now changed from single models to group of survivors. * Wounds decreased to 2 per model. * Survivors can only take 50 points worth of wargear per survivor unit. *http://www.imperiusdominatus.com/2012/05/discussion-zombies-40k.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Mercer)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-861855339259251932.post-950911535395225126Tue, 29 May 2012 12:50:00 +00002012-05-29T13:50:21.041+01:00NewsI got this massive compile of rumours from the Space Wolves blog. Thought I'd share it. Rumours for 40k 6th Edition have arrived. But unlike all the other 6th Edition 40k posts, I'm just going to get straight to the meat!There's LOADS of stuff, so take it all with a pinch of salt (and a flaggon of ale) as usual. But we're potentially looking at a VERY strategic game of Warhammer 40K. And you http://www.imperiusdominatus.com/2012/05/news-6th-edition-rumour-dump.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Mercer)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-861855339259251932.post-2525727327308362414Tue, 29 May 2012 12:43:00 +00002012-05-29T13:43:22.821+01:00Warp MessageGrey Knights Grey knight Inquisition 2500  Cortez (100)  Draigo (275)   Vindacare assassin (145)  3 warrior aco. (97) x4 = 388 Melta gun x3  -chimera ML HF  Paladin squad x10 (790) Pally#1 halberd,storm bolter Pally#2 halberd, psycannon Pally#3 MC halberd, storm bolter Pally#4 hammer, psycannon Pally#5 MC hammer, psycannon Pally#6 hammer, storm bolter Pally#7 MC hammer, storm bolter Pally#8 warding http://www.imperiusdominatus.com/2012/05/warp-message-grey-knight-inquisition.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Mercer)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-861855339259251932.post-5408885757050703928Mon, 28 May 2012 22:23:00 +00002012-05-28T23:23:44.380+01:00Blood Angels40kJeff F Good Evening, Jeff F stateside here for an introduction.  Some of you know me from my wisecrack comments here on Imperius Dominatus.  Unlike the other new writers on here I had to bribe my way into Mercer's family.  Some of Mercer's terms of agreement include sending him a bottle of vintage Devlan Mud, sacrificing a baby lamb (sorry vegans), and 3 references of "John is a heavy metal hippy" perhttp://www.imperiusdominatus.com/2012/05/skool-newbjeff-f.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Jeff F)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-861855339259251932.post-1348150589160689979Mon, 28 May 2012 18:00:00 +00002012-05-28T19:00:01.463+01:00I've decided it's time to quit this hobby!So I just bought loads of High Elves and Eldar with the plan to build both armies until I have everything. Absolutely everything. Now, as I'm sure you'll agree, that's a strange way to quit. Allow me to explain...But first, a quick introduction!Hi, I'm Adam. You may know me from blogs like the Space Wolves blog, Warhammer Tau and very soon, Eldar http://www.imperiusdominatus.com/2012/05/i-quit.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Adam)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-861855339259251932.post-986979107328953809Mon, 28 May 2012 16:04:00 +00002012-05-28T17:04:22.814+01:00 I've just received an email from Wayland Games with a download of the proposed GW price increases and some of it makes for bad reading! Thankfully it isn't the entire range that is getting a price increase but I really can't see how they can justify a £5.00 increase on codices or charging £50.00 for a Stormraven, yeah you read that right! £50.00...for...a...fucking...Storm...raven :(http://www.imperiusdominatus.com/2012/05/gw-price-increase-list.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Metallicarule)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-861855339259251932.post-8174744216236758717Mon, 28 May 2012 06:39:00 +00002012-05-28T07:42:56.332+01:00 Well well, it looks like Games Workshops policy of not actually telling us anything verbally but telling us everything we need to know with their actions continues apace. Unlucky if for some reason you wanted a copy of the 5th rulebook, you're going to have to try ebay as its not on the site anymore!  The AOBR set is still up but I remember they sold the WHFB Skull Pass set until a week or so http://www.imperiusdominatus.com/2012/05/where-has-it-gone.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Metallicarule)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-861855339259251932.post-5510900233540259475Sun, 27 May 2012 17:00:00 +00002012-05-27T19:25:01.656+01:0040kEmboldenIntro Hey, Embolden here from the aptly named Embolden40k, Mercer has kindly accepted my request to be a guest writer here at Imperius Dominatus and I was invited to say a quick hello, following on from ‘Throatpunch’ earlier. My real name is Rob and I’ve been playing Warhammer40k on and off for about 13/14 years now, but I was only a casual gamer, playing once or twice a month at the very most http://www.imperiusdominatus.com/2012/05/introducing-embolden.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Embolden)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-861855339259251932.post-3213377721780094871Fri, 25 May 2012 18:00:00 +00002012-05-25T19:00:10.771+01:00WarmachineSpace MarinesSisters of BattleChaos Space MarinesDark AngelsNecronsEldar40kTauGrey Knights Hello all, Throatpunch here from www.fourhorsemen40k.com.  Mercer has provided me with an invite to write here at Imperius Dominatus, and I thought I would start out by introducing myself. Thanks to Mercer for the invite! My name is Jeremy Hunt, and I do all of my 40k writing under "Throatpunch".  I started the Four Horsemen 40K blog in December of 2011, with the purpose of sharing thoughts http://www.imperiusdominatus.com/2012/05/hello-from-throatpunch.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Jeremy Hunt)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-861855339259251932.post-4648905455426289339Fri, 25 May 2012 16:00:00 +00002012-05-25T17:00:00.704+01:00UK Bloggers Group 1. 313 more flithy traitors Admiral Drax continues to pump out cool, but nasty look traitor Guardsmen. 2. Skinks and campain markers painted Heralds of Ruin does more Fantasy models included a side bit of Baal Predators. 3. Modeling for disadvantage A follow on from the modeling for advantage article from Igota 4 4. Ordo Xenos Inquisitor conversion Rules Man Bryssling pimps out a cool http://www.imperiusdominatus.com/2012/05/uk-bloggers-weekly-round-up_25.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Mercer)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-861855339259251932.post-9164832043126141840Fri, 25 May 2012 11:04:00 +00002012-05-25T12:04:01.666+01:00Battle ReportsDark AngelsGrey KnightsTwo battles in one night, I am so hardcore! This game is with Morgan and a rematch from when my spine decided to fail and I had to end the the game, which gave Morgan the win. We are both using the same armies from our previous game. Grey Knights 'Purifier Order' - 1,000 points HQ Castellan Crowe Troops 5 x Purifiers w/ Rhino - 2 x psycannons, nemesis halberd & 2 x nemesis daemon hammers 5 xhttp://www.imperiusdominatus.com/2012/05/battle-report-grey-knights-vs-deathwing.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Mercer)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-861855339259251932.post-4878696604005152509Fri, 25 May 2012 10:45:00 +00002012-05-25T11:45:32.366+01:00Battle ReportsSpace WolvesGrey KnightsYes, I am venturing into the realm of 1k games. Why? Because 1k games are cool! They are a lot more tactical than 2k (what I usually play) as every loss counts, plus a die hard spammer like me cannot spam so much! Tonight I am playing against Paul and his Space Wolves, well they are his son's actually. Paul painted them and as reward he's bringing them out for a test run. Grey Knights 'Purifierhttp://www.imperiusdominatus.com/2012/05/battle-report-grey-knights-vs-space_25.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Mercer)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-861855339259251932.post-3140256182294070599Wed, 23 May 2012 15:17:00 +00002012-05-23T16:17:47.611+01:00Necronshobby I think I've hit a brick wall and entered into a hobby burn out. I've been painting none stop when possible on the Red Fleas and on the Necrons as I want them done. Last night I decided not to paint a Ghost Ark, tonight I cannot be bothered either. I think I am at the stage when I've been doing painting so much and continously working on the same army at once (Blood Angels and then Necrons) http://www.imperiusdominatus.com/2012/05/discussion-hobby-burn-out.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Mercer)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-861855339259251932.post-5392463196017013652Wed, 23 May 2012 11:36:00 +00002012-05-23T12:36:54.060+01:00Blood AngelsEldarArmy Lists We all know why people get frustrated with 40k and that's because of vehicles. I can see the view point if you've got a existing army, then it's a pain in the arse to adapt and why should you. Unfortunately the way the game is (vehicle being particularly awesome) dedicates that it should be played as vehicle warefare. I fancy myself as having skill playing toy soliders and making bad ass http://www.imperiusdominatus.com/2012/05/army-lists-rebirth-of-foot-lists-part-1.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Mercer)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-861855339259251932.post-6418031225289891628Wed, 23 May 2012 08:40:00 +00002012-05-23T09:40:16.028+01:00Space MarinesOrksNewsWhite DwarfNecronsI got these from BoLS lounge, so credit is due where credit is due ;) As usually the Ork stuff looks amazing. The Necron vehicle kit looks pukka too, I can imagine a lot of these about. The Space Marine vehicle looks daft and a rip off from Avatar. What do you think folks, would you buy these and make airplane noises or do you just want to blow them out the sky? http://www.imperiusdominatus.com/2012/05/news-pictures-of-new-flyers.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Mercer)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-861855339259251932.post-672082292034903886Tue, 22 May 2012 12:16:00 +00002012-05-22T13:16:07.080+01:00Necronshobby Unit of Necron Warriors completed last night, that's also a Cryptek conversion with them too. Guns are easier to find then staffs, plus they do not break so easily. Two Ghost Arks, four Cryptek conversions and fifthteen Warriors left to go. I might also buy some funky bases for them. Not sure..http://www.imperiusdominatus.com/2012/05/hobby-necron-warriors-finished.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Mercer)