Unit Discussion/Previews

[aaglo]

Vasoline can do miracles sometimes

 

[aaglo]

A bit jumping around, but here's a suggestion:

Space Wolves
Leman Russ Exterminator - (9.5.2) +1 HP, Blitz, Forge Tech

Could be this, I think:
http://forums.civfanatics.com/showpost.php?p=1984419&postcount=8
(part of the leman russ -pack by muffins).

 

[LMR]

Already got it

EDIT: But i realise now that i didnt have a link in the first post, and that is now fixed

About the Vulture issue, the Thunderhawk is really a gunship too, it just comes later than the Vulture. And since the Daemon Hunters also get the Thunderhawk, it'll just be the Witch Hunters who miss out on a gunship, unless they get the Vulture too

 

[Stormrage]

They could get the Vulture too, cos they use Imperial Guard resources more often than Daemon Hunters (who rely more on the Grey Knights), thats how I see the fluff anyway..

 

[aaglo]

You two guys see things pretty well, I think

 

[LMR]

So IG/WH get the Vulture, and the SM/DH get the Thunderhawk?

 

[aaglo]

That suits me fine. But will the IG have any unit that can act as a troop transport? The Marauder -bomber?

Wait... I'm a bit confused.

IG and WH have the vulture as a LAND UNIT (ATAR) at flight.
Thunderhawk is already given to SM & DH as a high-end bomber&transport... or did you mean valkyrie there?

 

[LMR]

IG/WH get the Vulture as a Land Unit at Flight (with a higher attack value), then get the Valkyrie at Heavy Fliers as a transport (with a lower attack value)

While the SM/DH dont get the Vulture at Flight, they get the Thunderhawk at Heavy Fliers which is both a bomber/"gunship" and a transport

Keep in mind the SM/DH get the Drop Pods, which are dedicated transport units, which come earlier than both the Thunderhawk and the Valkyrie

 

[aaglo]

Ok, now I think I got it. Thanks

 

[aaglo]

here's a preview of a landraider crusader... which is still a WIP - some things are missing from the top of the hull.

I think that black colour of the hull looks a bit dull...

 

[Quinzy]

Hmm... perhaps add some silvered fringes to it?

 

[Stormrage]

.. Wow. Add braziers or torches, and sheets of cloth with prayers on them.. you know, Black Templar stuff, that could break the dull black quite a bit and it would still be recognisable

 

[aaglo]

all links & pictures to what you mean (stormy) would not be frowned upon

 

[Stormrage]

http://www.bolterandchainsword.com/index.php?showtopic=123074

Altho they are clad in boring black and white, Templars like to pimp out their armour and vehicles as much as orks do... They use holy tomes, braziers, shields with templar insignia, prayer sheets..

The Crusader will be the Templar UU, right? So, even if its awesome as it is, I think it deserves a cool detail or two

 

[LMR]

You could add some of those purity seals: the red ribbons with the old-fashioned wax stampy thing at the top. or add a few more templar crosses. or perhaps a lantern hanging off the back or something.

 

[Stormrage]

Um.. purity seals? The ribbons (tiny prayer sheets) are white, the wax stampy thing (the seal!?) is red

Unless they`re Blood Angels, then its green

 

[aaglo]

Thanks for the cool ideas. I already was designing some cool seals & accessories, like the ones shown in here:

I was thinking about those purity seals. I think the ribbon should be of "paper colour", and the seal should be red.. with possible golden trim ("if" the seal is made of hot wax, then it should be completely red, but if not, then other colours in there should not be a problem).

 

[Stormrage]

Wooo! Looking great

Mwahhaaha, my black Foot Sloggers are gonna kick butt with this baby`s support!

 

[aaglo]

Here's updated preview. It's looking quite good already.

I changed the storm bolters to the front sidedoor. I'll add somekind of "braziers" in the rear (after the rear doors).

And then remains some hatches on top. Should there also be a pintle-mounted weapon too? Maybe so, but not necessarily used in the attack anims.

 

[Stormrage]

Yeah! It looks great!

Pintle mounted: