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Post by Lizards_of_Renown on Feb 21, 2021 18:39:04 GMT
This might be a stupid one, but I'm pretty sure that the official Beasts of Nurgle base size is 40mm by 40mm.
I've got some Daemon Plague Toads that I'm going to use as proxies for this, but they come on 50mm by 75mm.
Is there any rule about the base size related to the troop type? They're basically on chariot/monstrous cavalry bases.
Thanks guys.
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Post by FvonSigmaringen on Feb 21, 2021 20:57:51 GMT
That is correct: the base size of Beasts of Nurgle is 40x40mm. There is only rule regarding base size (BRB p. 80): "A model should always be mounted on the base it is supplied with. That said, some models aren't supplied with a base. In these cases you should feel free to mount the model on a base of appropriate size, or simply pretend that the model is on a suitably sized base."
Base sizes do matter, for all kind of (fairly obvious) reasons. So, unless you are using the Toads as unit fillers, rather than proxies, it is a non possumus.
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Post by FvonSigmaringen on Feb 21, 2021 21:01:39 GMT
Come to think of it, even as unit fillers, it will be nearly impossible, given the different footprint.
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Post by Lizards_of_Renown on Feb 21, 2021 21:49:00 GMT
That is correct: the base size of Beasts of Nurgle is 40x40mm. There is only rule regarding base size (BRB p. 80): "A model should always be mounted on the base it is supplied with. That said, some models aren't supplied with a base. In these cases you should feel free to mount the model on a base of appropriate size, or simply pretend that the model is on a suitably sized base." Base sizes do matter, for all kind of (fairly obvious) reasons. So, unless you are using the Toads as unit fillers, rather than proxies, it is a non possumus.
Fair enough.
Since this is my painting project and I've already started (and since the models don't fit on a 40mm by 40mm base) I'll just have to check with opponents when I play with them that they're fine with me using them.
Thanks.
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Post by strutsagget on Feb 23, 2021 10:34:11 GMT
In most cases larger base will be an handicap(more opponents will fight back). Some movement measure might benefit(closest range) but also harder to maneuver.
So I hardly see anyone turning a game down because of it. But yes it’s always good sports to tell your opponents before.
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Post by Horace on Feb 23, 2021 11:02:45 GMT
That is correct: the base size of Beasts of Nurgle is 40x40mm. There is only rule regarding base size (BRB p. 80): "A model should always be mounted on the base it is supplied with. That said, some models aren't supplied with a base. In these cases you should feel free to mount the model on a base of appropriate size, or simply pretend that the model is on a suitably sized base." Base sizes do matter, for all kind of (fairly obvious) reasons. So, unless you are using the Toads as unit fillers, rather than proxies, it is a non possumus.
Fair enough.
Since this is my painting project and I've already started (and since the models don't fit on a 40mm by 40mm base) I'll just have to check with opponents when I play with them that they're fine with me using them.
Thanks.
I'm sure I've seen Plague Toads on 40mm bases, I considered using them for Beasts myself. If you can, I would just whack them onto 40x40s |
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Post by Lizards_of_Renown on Feb 23, 2021 12:53:16 GMT
Fair enough.
Since this is my painting project and I've already started (and since the models don't fit on a 40mm by 40mm base) I'll just have to check with opponents when I play with them that they're fine with me using them.
Thanks.
I'm sure I've seen Plague Toads on 40mm bases, I considered using them for Beasts myself. If you can, I would just whack them onto 40x40s
Hmmm... Righto. I've started painting them on 50mm by 75mm bases, but they'd probably be fairly easy to get off (since it was just a bit of superglue at the bottom, nothing slotted in...
Any advice for taking the base off?
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Post by Horace on Feb 23, 2021 13:14:29 GMT
I would just gently prise them off with a sturdy knife. Assuming they do fit on 40mm.... you have them in front of you  |
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Post by Lizards_of_Renown on Feb 23, 2021 17:26:56 GMT
I would just gently prise them off with a sturdy knife. Assuming they do fit on 40mm.... you have them in front of you  I'll remeasure tonight. I've seen pictures of them on 40mm bases and they seem to spill over on each side. Hopefully that was just bad positioning. |
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Post by Horace on Feb 23, 2021 18:34:08 GMT
I would just gently prise them off with a sturdy knife. Assuming they do fit on 40mm.... you have them in front of you I'll remeasure tonight. I've seen pictures of them on 40mm bases and they seem to spill over on each side. Hopefully that was just bad positioning. Sounds like the regular Beasts |
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Post by Morvael on Feb 25, 2021 22:44:14 GMT
There's slight overhang/bumping you could consider raising every other model up on a bit of Cork or slate? Would add a bit of visual variety to the unit too 🤷🏻♂️
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