Dark Angels were not my first love when I started war gaming. In fact I was attracted to the Space Wolves. I loved Space Wolves Grey. I loved that they were crazy, bloodthirsty Nordic-style warriors. Some of the first miniatures I bought were Njal Stormcaller, the Iron Priest and Ragnar Blackmane. I painted them badly, and thought this would be a good start.
Now a dozen or so years later, I have realised that they wouldn’t be good for me. It's probably because I lost these guys. The Dark Angels became my chapter of choice. For me, Azrael just looked a bit cooler, especially when he was depicted in a diorama featured in White Dwarf a long time ago. Also, I liked the way that they are based on a knightly order and that they had a lengthy initiation process.
Today, my little green guys are sitting in boxes simply gathering dust. Like a lot of other DA players, I think that the new Codex Space Marines made them weaker. This is probably the main reason that I started my Necron side project last year. I have heard talk from someone at the club that the Dark Angels (and indeed the Blood Angels) would get a makeover. If that’s the case, then I will certainly look to get the duster out.
I have amassed quite a large force over the years with the army standing at 10810 points (11260 if you add Legendary units for Apocalypse games). Out of this lot,I can field a whole battle company (without transports), which I have used in the only Apocalypse battle I played so far. I won’t be adding to this anytime in the near future unless I see a decent deal.
Another army that I am currently neglecting is my Imperial Guard force. The reason behind this is that they will consist of only Mordian Iron Guard and Praetorians (with a few old style Stormtroopers (the static ones with the berets)). There are a few different paint schemes amongst the force as I lost most of them, bought new ones and then painted the differently, and then found the older ones. I thought this would be nice as it would reflect the idea that several Imperial guard armies who have suffered great numbers of casualties, would all be thrown in together and form a new Legion. Although in this case, all troops are fiercely loyal to their home force that they refused to wear a new coloured uniform (besides trying to refit a whole army at the other end of the galaxy is simply not going to happen). As these types of Guard are not made any more, I can’t really add to them. Last month, I brought some old Mordians and Stormtroopers from a guy at the Cross Gaming Club which has now made my force just about legal under the new edition Codex. I haven’t updated my spreadsheet for my Guard, but I think they would stand at a little over 2000 points. Suitable enough to get bossed around by my Dark Angels. I could start using my Guard in games, but seeing as I will not be buying new models I think they will become a little stale because they will not be as flexible as either my Necrons or Dark Angels. However, they are biding their time…
Now a dozen or so years later, I have realised that they wouldn’t be good for me. It's probably because I lost these guys. The Dark Angels became my chapter of choice. For me, Azrael just looked a bit cooler, especially when he was depicted in a diorama featured in White Dwarf a long time ago. Also, I liked the way that they are based on a knightly order and that they had a lengthy initiation process.
Today, my little green guys are sitting in boxes simply gathering dust. Like a lot of other DA players, I think that the new Codex Space Marines made them weaker. This is probably the main reason that I started my Necron side project last year. I have heard talk from someone at the club that the Dark Angels (and indeed the Blood Angels) would get a makeover. If that’s the case, then I will certainly look to get the duster out.
I have amassed quite a large force over the years with the army standing at 10810 points (11260 if you add Legendary units for Apocalypse games). Out of this lot,I can field a whole battle company (without transports), which I have used in the only Apocalypse battle I played so far. I won’t be adding to this anytime in the near future unless I see a decent deal.
Another army that I am currently neglecting is my Imperial Guard force. The reason behind this is that they will consist of only Mordian Iron Guard and Praetorians (with a few old style Stormtroopers (the static ones with the berets)). There are a few different paint schemes amongst the force as I lost most of them, bought new ones and then painted the differently, and then found the older ones. I thought this would be nice as it would reflect the idea that several Imperial guard armies who have suffered great numbers of casualties, would all be thrown in together and form a new Legion. Although in this case, all troops are fiercely loyal to their home force that they refused to wear a new coloured uniform (besides trying to refit a whole army at the other end of the galaxy is simply not going to happen). As these types of Guard are not made any more, I can’t really add to them. Last month, I brought some old Mordians and Stormtroopers from a guy at the Cross Gaming Club which has now made my force just about legal under the new edition Codex. I haven’t updated my spreadsheet for my Guard, but I think they would stand at a little over 2000 points. Suitable enough to get bossed around by my Dark Angels. I could start using my Guard in games, but seeing as I will not be buying new models I think they will become a little stale because they will not be as flexible as either my Necrons or Dark Angels. However, they are biding their time…
Same here man, I got that issue of White Dwarf too man. 'Zeke's model is still amazing and as are the other characters. Also the Lion did beat the Wolf. :D
ReplyDeleteTakes me back to my 12th Birthday when my dad went out and bought me Azrael and a pot of Dark Angels Green paint. Happy days. :D
If I were to return to playing 40k I would take the Dark Angels again but use the Codex Space Marines for their rules. Why? Because it's better and cheaper to field cool stuff. :D
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