[Megabattle] Custom Model / Datasheet / Idea Approval Thread

[blantyr]

Thank you, Chase, that answers my questions. I'll have to start doing some serious maths.

I'm not sure your specific question was answered the rules thread posted.  4000 points all coming from one codex (with the addition of appropriate optional superheavies) and painted in a uniform scheme is encouraged, but in past years has not been mandatory.  Mixing two armies has been allowed, especially if a player just hasn't got 4000 from a single codex.  Both armies should fit with the side they are fighting for.  No interactions between the two armies has been allowed.  (Troops from one army don't ride in the other's transports.  Demons from one army can't be summoned to the other's icons.  Etc...

I don't remember hearing about this this year, but as far as I know the multiple codex thing is still allowed.  Someone might want to confirm.

[the_trooper]

Of course it's allowed, it's Apocalypse.

As a reminder, ladies, remember to register your custom models and super heavies for scrutiny!  While fellblades may be ok, shoebox fellblades aren't. 

[Rurouni Benshin]

Have people used Armorcast Models in past Megabattles before?  I didn't think there'd be any issues with using them, but just wanted to be sure they were okay.

[Benjamin]

• We discourage players fielding models from multiple codices.

I understood this to mean, "Two codices can happen, and if it really, really must happen, we'll still accept your money and let you play."

I don't think it was meant as mafia-style discouragement. "Last year, a guy showed up with mutliple codices and they found him out in the parking lot playing Necrons. It was a shame, a real shame."

Either way, message received.

[the_trooper]

Considering most of the rules are done from a "fairness" idea or a community agreement, you would be hard pressed to find someone tell you to no run bloodletters with your world eaters.  Chaos Daemons and Chaos Space Marines are a pair up that are pretty much universally accepted seeing as we never got over the whole codex split. 

Now for my next trick, where it would be acceptable to run 3 codecies together!

Lost and the Damned themed armies are pretty much a staple in the 40k universe but GW found it prudent to remove them.  Running a renegade guard (Imperial Guard codex) with a splash of Chaos Space Marines and Chaos Daemons would also be something that would be ok considering how they tend to run together.

Considering the above listed example was once an army (a personal example), you would be hard pressed to find someone even frowning on such a list because of the care going into it. 

At the end of the day it's about bringing a cohesive force that you put a lot of effort.  The more love and effort you put into a list, the more it will be accepted. 

[blantyr]

Have people used Armorcast Models in past Megabattles before?  I didn't think there'd be any issues with using them, but just wanted to be sure they were okay.

I'm pretty sure Rob's models are Armourcast.  He's been playing them in the mega battles all along.  If there is any doubt, you can bring em in and get them approved.  I seriously doubt you'd have problems.

[Rurouni Benshin]

Have people used Armorcast Models in past Megabattles before?  I didn't think there'd be any issues with using them, but just wanted to be sure they were okay.

I'm pretty sure Rob's models are Armourcast.  He's been playing them in the mega battles all along.  If there is any doubt, you can bring em in and get them approved.  I seriously doubt you'd have problems.

Really?  I thought they were from Forge World?  Unless they're one in the same thing (which I didn't think they were), I may be confusing two different names then.

[Doomscape]

The ork battlewagons I posted a while back are also Armorcast, and were approved.

[blantyr]

Really?  I thought they were from Forge World?  Unless they're one in the same thing (which I didn't think they were), I may be confusing two different names then.

Just above where there the portraits start in the 2009 battle pictures, there are a couple of photos of one of Rob's titans (and Angaroth).  I'm not an expert in who made what titan.  I just vaguely recall Rob's being Amorcast.  Could be wrong easily enough.

http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=142446580618&set=a.142445495618.147333.68808440618&theater

Found a bit of a history article.  Turns out several companies made resin models for 40K.

http://www.collecting-citadel-miniatures.com/wiki/index.php/Resin_Vehicles_%26_Titans

Rob's model looks like the Armorcast Reaver to me.
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[tyranid warlord]

Hi all
I know the appoc. rules say a chaos SM army can use any data sheet a
SM army can so can Brandan use a Terminus Ultra Land Raider.
Was  told yes but to post it for approval.
Thanks
Dave

[jesterofthedark]

Yes yes, any questions as to whether or not your model would be legal is an easy solve.  You can A) post it on here and get a relatively quick response, B) Bring it in the store and state your case as to why the model should be allowed.

Either way is a valid and accepted way to gain entry into the mega battle hall of custom model fame.

P.S. Armorcast was always acceptable, but it needs to be fully painted.  This thread aimed to judge the models people built and want to enter.  The idea is that the community wants the mega battle to be a fun experience with pictures that depict an epic day to remember.  Nothing squashes the memory like a crappy model thrown together with no attempt to be "epic".

[jesterofthedark]

Keep in mind though, it was discussed with the event organizer that anyone showing up with a model that is un-approved is subject to have the model removed from the table.

This was something that has been stated multiple times, and I was told that ignorance will not be an excuse to "sneak" the shoe-box tank into the game.



Dave:  I don't really see an issue, but you need to make sure that it looks like a Chaos Terminus.  Don't go middle of the road paint it black and think you can break it out next year and go Order on us.  Remember: "Once you go chaos you never go back".....Well techinically "Once you go chaos you can not go back without being considered really lame."

[the_trooper]

I would like to add that just because it was allowed before, doesn't mean it can come back without approval.  Otherwise the popcorn bucket defense laser is a go!

[Moosifer]

Otherwise the popcorn bucket defense laser is a go!

qtiyd

[The_Chef]

Seeing as how Disorder has at my reckoning 8ish titans and we poor orderplayers have maybe some baneblades, I submit this, the Mobile Strength Steve D Platform!

400 points. Armor 10 All around. 48" Strength D Weapon.



Steve, if this bothers you i'll kill the post.