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[Jakkarra]

what armies are you all using?

[Aqizzar]

I'm not free to do anything for a few days (though I welcome the opportunity to procrastinate), but yeah I'm game.

I've just discovered a very weird problem.  I closed the program without actually retiring my slot as Player 1 when playing an offline game, and now I apparently can't claim the Player 1 slot at all.  I might have to restart my computer to free that "channel" up or whatever, or reinstall the program or something.  So everyone be warned - RETIRE YOUR PLAYER SLOT BEFORE CLOSING THE GAME.

[Akigagak]

I going to be Imperials.

Seems I'm with Cthulhus' SPESS MUREENS.

Grey knights/Orks is an unusual and heretical combo.

[Aqizzar]

Actually, I'll probably play Chaos Marines myself.  A little underpowered (for Marine equivalents), but I like them.

I just pitched Grey Knights because they can field a 500 point army in like 11 models.

[Cthulhu]

Chaos is also the coolest, except maybe Tyranids.  Slaanesh is my favorite, but maybe that's the tentacles talking.

[Aqizzar]

My loyalties are torn between Nurgle and Tzeentch, they both have a lot to admire.  Actually building an army though, it'd be Undivided.  Not even particularly Chaotic, just Badass Renegade Marines Doin' It For Themselves.

[Cthulhu]

Oh, you guys may have already noticed this, but the Player tabs allow models to be placed like a board, so you can have your whole army placed and wargear situated before you start deploying.

[Akigagak]

I'm working out a 500 point Imperial army now, though I'll probably procrastinate a bit, thinking that I should theme it or something.

Bah, just as many guns as possible, and stay the hell away from Aqizzar.

[Strange guy]

Which version of vassal are you using? I used to play vassal 40K quite a lot so I'm pretty good with the program so could help out anyone having trouble. I am using version 5.2.

[Cthulhu]

I'm also using 5.2

I'm also about to start my first solo game to fully acquaint myself with the rules.  500 points, Spess on Spess Action. 

Here's my list, I kind of slapped it together with a mind for getting cool stuff into the field to test out the rules, and will be using it for both sides.  Is there anything I'm doing definitely wrong, as in, rules violating stuff?  In addition, how tactically sound is this?  Is there something I definitely should've done different?  The map is a desert Capture Points map, with both armies deploying on opposite long sides.  No deep strike, no reserves, KISS for now.

Spoiler: List (click to show/hide)

-HQ-
Captain - 100 Points
Replace Bolt Pistol with Plasma Pistol - 15
--115 Points Total

-Troops-
Tactical Squad - 90
+5 members - 80
1 Flamer - Free
1 Missile Launcher - Free
Storm Bolter Sergeant - 10
Chainsword Sergeant - Free
--180 Points Total

Scout Squad - 75
2 Snipers - Free
1 Shotgun - Free
1 Normal Loadout - Free
--75 Points Total

-Elite-
Dreadnought -  105
Replace Melta with Twin-Linked Autocannon - 10 Points
Take Extra Armor - 15
--130 Points Total

Total Points - 500

[Aqizzar]

The Sergeant having a Storm Bolter and Chainsword is a little wonky.  Chainswords don't have any specials rules to them, they're just close combat weapons, and the Sergeant's Bolt Pistol already does that.  The Storm Bolter is cool, but you'll still only get one close combat attack, because he still only has one one-handed weapon because the way it's worded (if you're into that kind of rules-lawyering), the Chainsword replaces the pistol.

I don't understand what the Scouts are supposed to be doing.  "Normal Loadout" is boltguns, and combining that with a shotgun and two rifles is pointless as all get out.  I highly suggest picking one weapon for the whole squad (Sniper Rifles being good, since they're free and work great).

On the Dreadnought, I'd recommend the Assault Cannon for the same price.  One point less strength, half the range, it's not twin-linked, but two extra shots and it's Rending.  (I never realized they only shoot 24".)

[Cthulhu]

Interesting you'd say that about the sergeant, because I was just trying to figure out why the sergeant wouldn't take a storm bolter and chainsword in Vassal.

And yeah, I was thinking they'd need a shotgun in case they got overrun, and I dunno.  It's my first time.  I'll switch to all snipers.

[MagmaDeath]

Looks good to me, though I don't play space marines so I wouldn't be sure.
It looks like a good army, though the old scouts weren't cost efficient, I'm not sure about the new ones though.  The Twin linked auto-cannon is a good choice for a small game like this, Though an assault cannon would be better.

I'm up for a game anytime, as soon as I download the new version.
I'll probably be playing tyranids.
If I could only use troops and didn't need synapse I would have fun with this army.

Spoiler (click to show/hide)

-Troops-
20 Spinegaunts-100
20 Spinegaunts-100
20 Spinegaunts-100
20 Spinegaunts-100
20 Spinegaunts-100

The sheer swarming ability would be amazing.
Unfortunately, Gaunts still overpriced anyway, compared to the New Orks.
So stealer's are basically the only troops worth taking.

Ninjad...

[Aqizzar]

Note to self - stop giving tactical advice to potential enemies.

Eh, I'd be willing to honor the Sergeant having a sword, pistol, and Storm Bolter.  It only makes sense.

[Cthulhu]

I dunno though, the sergeant won't take anything but a bolt/plasma pistol and a close combat weapon (With a good variety, but still).  Technically there is no sergeant in the model list, just a veteran.  Is that supposed to be the sergeant?