Great White Games/Pinnacle Entertainment Group

[dman971]

I couldn't really find a Warhammer: Fantasy or a Warhammer 40k forum, so I thought I'd start one here in The Break Room.

Anyone play Warhammer or 40k?

I was interested in seeing if people had any ideas for what could possibly be some new races for Warhammer and for 40k as well? And why?

I think this would be a cool discussion! Who's up for it?

[dman971]

Here are a few idea's that I had for some new races

Warhammer-

1. There needs to be an "asian/oriental" race! Seriously! How cool would that be? you have ancient samurai characters, ninjas for "fast attack", etc. Taking all the classic/historical aspects of Japan and the Far East! Riflemen! Mounted Calvary! Maybe some ancient magic, to summon a dragon or demons ( "Oni", in Japanese folklore! )

2. A race of highly intelligent insects! Not Tyranids. Maybe something like "ants" and other things. Perhaps something based off the bugs from Starship Troopers! Perhaps the "heavy hitters", could look like Goliath Beetles! I think that would be something cool.



Warhammer 40k-

1. A race of cat-folk/people! Some of the leaders or units in charge, would be Lions, White Lions, etc. It would setup for a great storyline, due to the whole "pride" and family-group aspect with big-cats in the wild.

2. A race from some "ice world". Possibly following some form of religion or belief that they're trying to cleanse the world through their "frigid wrath"? lol

[Lord Skudley]

I like to play with the minis. But you already knew that!
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[dman971]

[dman971]

I always find it confusing that people look at discussions/posts... but rarely respond or contribute. Why is that? Haha
There's been over 20 views of this post, but then... the only people who've responded are myself and my friend Lord Skudley.

I just find it interesting that's all...

I would really like for this to be an actual discussion and fun topic for people

[Magnus]

WH40K
Warhammer is nothing special, IMO. It's pretty common with dark fantasy settings in Europe compared to the US is my feeling, but I don't see anything special about it.

WH40K on the other hand... not only is it the grand-ol'-setting of Gothic Sci Fi, it is also extremely rich and complex in the styles of games you can run in it.
My greatest RP moments are from our 40K games (we used an amalgamation of Necromunda and Rogue Trader (the original) rules + a few house rules). Later I tried to use GURPS...

It was due to 40K that I changed from GURPS to Savage Worlds. First I had spend hours and hours making a GURPS conversion only to see it fall to pieces as soon as we started playing. Then one of my friends told me to give SW a try...

It's been Savage Worlds ever since...

Magnus

PS: I'll see if I can dig up the old stuff tonight I made for my IG campaign.
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[dman971]

[Lord Lance]

[Jordan Peacock]

[dman971]

Isn't the Ogre Kingdom just a play off of the whole "Mongolians/Huns"? That's how they appear to look and their background sort of depicts that as well.

[Magnus]

(posting stuff for Savage 40K over in homebrews & conversions so I don't hijack this thread)
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[foggy]

I prefer playing with Warhammer: Fantasy

[Talison]

I started with Fantasy but eventually played equally. However I haven't played Fantasy since just after the first Ogre Kingdoms book came out, although I went on to buy the next Dwarf Army book. I'd be happy to play it again, but in my area there's just more 40K players and I have no problem with that. I love 40K.

[The Dead Ranger]

I've played about 20 games of 40K and only two of fantasy. I play Tau in 40K and Wood Elves in fantasy. There are elements of the fantasy rules I don't like, such as only the first rank of archers being able to fire, unless they're on a hill, plus the inability to fire over interveneing units. Apparently the Warhammer World has not yet discover the arc of fire. However, if rumors are correct, it sounds like the new edition of the rules may correct this issue.

I like the 40K setting better overall, but both games have their points. I need to get in some more fantasy games to be able to make an informed choice.
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"If everyone's having fun, then you're doing it right."

[Talison]

That's how fire in Warhammer Fantasy has been since I started playing in 1994. I'd be amazed if they changed that.

[CynicalMisfit]

I loved playing both Fantasy and 40k. When I was younger I used to play a lot of fantasy battles with friends on the good ol' ping pong table a friend of mine had in his garage. Ah, good times. But as time progressed I started testing the waters with 40k. Up until recently I started to realize Games Workshop is hazardous to my wallet and have pretty much stopped playing it in favor of Savage Worlds.

"Wait, your telling me I can role play, play skirmishes and make my own units to field as well? where do I sign up?!"

[VonDan]

I would like warhammer except I dont like games ware to win you have to spend more and more money you cant just use any mini and give it a point value

[steelbrok]

[Lord Abaddon of Wormwood]

Love the 40K'vers. I enjoy Ddan Abnett's work to the point that I have read most of his work twice... at least.

As for the rule system behind GW's mini games ---- they are fixtures of the early nineties that so need to be retooled, not "fixed" but retooled into the games that they should be.

I have the Dark Heresy rpg (first printing from Black Library) but have never really gave it must thought as I am PRGing less (read not at all) and wargaming more. I have tasted Two Hour Wargames Reaction system (man if a game ever needed an iphone app - Ed's stuff sure does) and while I cannot stand the format of the books the system is clever. I want to be able to game the stories I read in the Black Library novels - not have the idea of gaming them only to find that is a pipe dream.


Lord Abaddon of Wormwood

[VonDan]