tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-388453741033869908.post1276620415241788467..comments2024-03-17T01:39:05.808-07:00Comments on Whiskey & 40k: Perils of Composition - Broken CompMike Brandt; mvbrandt@gmailhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00818846784767602047noreply@blogger.comBlogger11125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-388453741033869908.post-32363260635180721222011-03-22T15:53:53.284-07:002011-03-22T15:53:53.284-07:00I really can't understand the GW apologists wh...I really can't understand the GW apologists who claim codex creep is an imagined phenomonon..... it is very clear that each new codex GW releases is increasingly silly (ridiculously overpowered characters, vehicles, units, special rules) when compared with previous codexs. GW do this so players will buy the latest army they've come up with, they are a private company with one goal: to make money, they will do this at the expense of the gaming experience. <br /><br />Just compare the 4th ed guard list with the 5th one and tell me codexs creep isn't real. It gave troop choices ordanace. Went from max 3 ordanace vehicles in a list to a possible 18... its insane.Deanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12711493526744717018noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-388453741033869908.post-54275129087827700862010-04-06T08:28:11.961-07:002010-04-06T08:28:11.961-07:00I don't have a link to here just for LOLs, you...I don't have a link to here just for LOLs, you know! I should 'trim' my sidebar though, into a more definitive 'recommended reading' section, and a 'I also enjoy, but don't necessarily endorse' section.<br /><br />As regards 'Codex Creep' aka 'Life Unavoidable' (nice!) I will be doing a post sometime in the not-to-distant, and rest assured, I will steal your phrase!TheKing Elessarhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04981821487098781957noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-388453741033869908.post-72010583278676769812010-04-06T06:41:59.802-07:002010-04-06T06:41:59.802-07:00Terrible article, how can we have fun at an event?...Terrible article, how can we have fun at an event? Without comp everyone is going to become a WAAC competitive gamer and no one will have any fun.<br /><br />I guess I'll start to follow this blog so I can correct all the wrong on it.<br /><br />:)Timhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09793139947890861185noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-388453741033869908.post-90677427315991589142010-04-03T07:08:16.881-07:002010-04-03T07:08:16.881-07:00Sandwyrm and Farmpunk showed how Comp Scoring can ...Sandwyrm and Farmpunk showed how Comp Scoring can be easily broken with a local tournament they played in. They came to the same conclusion that you did:<br /><br />Comp handicaps the older codices while the new codices have the flexibility to work around the restrictions.<br /><br />It doesn't just restrict the "power gamers" but also the gamer that wants to field a thematic army e.g. Acro-flagellant and Penitent Engine heavy list.<br /><br />I agree with your reasoning that older codices haver fewer competitive builds. The article was a great read. Glad TKE had a link to this as I may never of found it.<br /><br />MessangerMessanger of Deathhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16107009355887227092noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-388453741033869908.post-19997127413304334182010-04-03T06:59:57.822-07:002010-04-03T06:59:57.822-07:00This comment has been removed by the author.Messanger of Deathhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16107009355887227092noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-388453741033869908.post-29018380730507998802010-04-02T20:26:51.216-07:002010-04-02T20:26:51.216-07:00I secretly rate every army for comp in our 40K tou...I secretly rate every army for comp in our 40K tournament. I do it so I can have a list of players to make it easier to guess who will do well, who will have trouble moving their models, and who is there playing with the models they happen to have.<br /><br />Not that my comp rating means anything, since it's not scored and has no bearing on anything other than my own personal side bets against myself - I don't seed with it or anything.<br /><br />There isn't a compelling case for comp in 40K, just like there is a good case for comp in WFB.<br /><br />Anyway, competently written piece.Jwolfhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05300981728444363555noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-388453741033869908.post-26650739655972708332010-04-02T18:35:38.438-07:002010-04-02T18:35:38.438-07:00I don't see Codex Creep as a real thing, at le...I don't see Codex Creep as a real thing, at least not in a negative way. It's a factx that older codices have fewer competitivce builds, but not that they are rendered noncompetitive. The subtle difference is "life unavoiadable" vs. "codex creep." No worries, and thanks for the "props."Mike Brandt; mvbrandt@gmailhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00818846784767602047noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-388453741033869908.post-31833212049200223732010-04-02T16:53:12.992-07:002010-04-02T16:53:12.992-07:00This is a fantastic post.
So good, in fact, that ...This is a fantastic post.<br /><br />So good, in fact, that it jumped straight to the head of the queue, overtaking several other blogs, for my 'Community posts of Note' series...<br /><br />That said, I have an issue with usage of the phrase Codex Creep, as I believe this is not a real phenomenon, and merely a manufactured one created by those who are desperate to blame others (ie, GW) for their inability to adapt to the changing game environment of new Codexes and Editions.TheKing Elessarhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04981821487098781957noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-388453741033869908.post-49369072714936256782010-04-02T16:12:33.475-07:002010-04-02T16:12:33.475-07:00Absolutely right. Tbh, I've yet to hear an arg...Absolutely right. Tbh, I've yet to hear an argument for comp that can stand up to serious scrutiny aside from "this is how we always do it here in ."Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-388453741033869908.post-82533379812696049402010-04-02T12:43:45.844-07:002010-04-02T12:43:45.844-07:00Oh God, that comp system just made me throw up all...Oh God, that comp system just made me throw up all over my screen! <br /><br />Great article thought, valid points all around! <br /><br />Anyway, comp is supposed to make the game fun right? But this kills themes. Like Airforce Guard, Harlequin Eldar, Tau Suit frenzies, and Wolf Cavalry. What is fun about that. I really wish comp would go away.Mobioushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11205262283541825135noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-388453741033869908.post-65437844776301634022010-04-02T10:29:31.720-07:002010-04-02T10:29:31.720-07:00Great post, thanks for sharing.
It really is impo...Great post, thanks for sharing.<br /><br />It really is impossible to create a comp system that doesn't needlessly hamper players with themed lists or older Codices.<br /><br />Locally, for example, people were discussing banning 2 SCs in the same army. Bad luck me, I run a Death/Raven Dark Angels army using Sammael and Belial. Any time I try and bring it up, they tell me to basically suck it up and not bring a power build. I wasn't aware Dark Angels even *could* make a power build :PChumbalayahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15543857960730597490noreply@blogger.com