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Sunday, January 9, 2011

Some updates and thoughts



Sorry posting has been erratic lately guys. Both myself and the missus have been on holidays so not as much computer time obviously (though I got a vassal game in :P) and I blame that for the lack of in-depth articles of late and a lot of e-mail responses instead. I've got a bit of backlog with around 20 emails and a couple PMs to get through so bear with me if you've sent anything in. I've also been asked to review the UK Masters event and army lists so I'll put my thoughts up on that in a couple of days.

As fester said in his last post, we're looking to do some more basics stuff so 3++ is more friendly for all skill levels. I've had this comment from quite a few people and passed on by others (*stares at Dethtron*) so hopefully we can get some good articles rolling in that regard. We'll also be getting the Dark Eldar codex review up soon and some army comparisons as well shortly after that (any authors which would like to do certain match-ups, please let me know).

Some of you may have noticed a couple minor changes as well in relation to the 3++ page. All external links now open a new page so you don't have to click out (thanks Dethtron for helping) and the Like/Dislike has been changed to Pink/Not-pink and I'd really appreciate people who click select the Not-Pink actually speak up rather than being an anonymous ...person online ^^. I know this unlikely to actually do anything but transperency is nice kids.

Anyway, hopefully get back to some more in-depth articles soon and hope everyone has had a good holidays!

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BandTheory · 746 weeks ago

I guess I qualify as a lurker, but I wanted to sound off on this. I like 3++ the way it is. I like the competitive content. There is a lot of non-competitive content out there and honestly I think it is pretty easy to pick a fluffy theme and run with it if that is your thing. I read 3++ almost everyday because I want that competitive analysis. If I wanted to read about someone's faithful reconstruction of the Ultramarines 2nd Company, I'm sure I could find it somewhere. So be as merciless and WAAC as you can be man, that is why I read.

If it matters, this is coming from a Tau player.
2 replies · active 746 weeks ago
Don't worry, the primary purpose of 3++ will stay the same. The basics articles will rather be looking at what I assume is presumed knowledge, etc. Basically extending the Articles in 5th Basics concepts and the How To articles.
I like it. Misapprehensions about assumed prior knowledge are misplays waiting to happen; never assume that everyone knows! Every little helps.
Not-Pink... tested, works :P
Yea, content won't stop being competitive, it will just have some at a more basic level, the theory underpining the A-Game so to speak. (That's how I read the post at least).

Hope you and your lady had a super hols Kirby :) xx
4 replies · active 746 weeks ago
1 word. Australia. Of course we did (because we're not in Queensland! zing).

BTW rupey; could you email how you did your Long Fang conversions please? I've got some IG ML I wish to use.
Well I'm glad you had an ace time mate!

Kirby you will pleased to know that the Missile Launcher conversion is on my "to do list". I've bought a HD webcam which means I'll be able to make video tutorials for conversions and painting, might even do some games on it too!

You need it super soon? x

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*childish giggle*... he said A-game...
*childish giggle*... he said A-game...
Hmm, my reply didn't work via email!

Kirby, I've purchased a HD webcam for the prupose of making video tutorials of converting and painting techniques I use. A picture by picture account of doing something is good but I'm thinking video will impart more information!

Watch this space! :D xx
1 reply · active 746 weeks ago
Uh huh but I want to make mine now.
There are 3 different poses,

1) Launcher in left hand pose.
Right arm: any arm, just positioned in a way to not look stupid, potential below shoulder amputation and adduction.
Left arm: bolter arm, above the wrist amputation to make correct hold for the missile. Thumb totally removed.
Missile: remove the bit in the shoulder rest.

2) Launcher shouldered on left shoulder pose.
Right arm: any arm, just positioned in a way to not look stupid, potential below shoulder amputation and adduction.
Left arm: the left arm holding bolter space wolf arm. Cut off the gun but leave the trigger, stick on the launcher.
Missile: remove the bit in the shoulder rest. Trim to fit. Remove fitting knob off end of launcher so you can rotate the blast shield 180 degrees. Remove eagle emblem thing otherwise it’s upside down.

3) Launcher on right shoulder pose.
Right arm: bolter arm, then…..
Left arm: bolter arm, then….
Missile: cut off tab bit, test where it should all fit in place, then glue in position.
*will be a noticeably odd angle between right hand and missile, ca either greenstuff it closed or cover in some other way*

There you are mate xxxxx
1 reply · active 746 weeks ago
<3 . Are we assuming left from our point of view or theirs btw :P?
That would depend if you are standing in front or behind your space marine :o p.

Their left and right mate ;) xx
http://s198.photobucket.com/albums/aa264/maddoc2k...
Some examples how to put Guard RL's on Marines.

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