Obvious_Ninja
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Obvious_Ninja reacted to lunitic501 in Two Legion leaks (spoilers!!!)
In an interview with crabbok it was revealed that only Anakin has a flaw card. Maul doesn't have one
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Obvious_Ninja got a reaction from Zarovichx in I really want the First Order (and Resistance) and why they are viable as factions.
I think FO can stand as a separate faction but at the end of TLJ the resistance becomes the (new) Rebellion. Even the speeders they use are supposed to be old Rebellion tech. I submit that for game purposes,the First Order could still be a new faction but the Resistance really just become an add-on for the Rebellion. That way if they ever do Scum and Villainy that would be the six faction as opposed to having the resistance taking up that slot.
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Obvious_Ninja reacted to GreatMazinkaiser in when will we get the new products this month
Tomb Kings... *cries softly*
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Obvious_Ninja reacted to TauntaunScout in when will we get the new products this month
And Bretonnian players.
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Obvious_Ninja reacted to Imperial Advisor Arem Heshvaun in The Reason the Rebels wanted to bring down the AT-ATs
Because they were filled with cake.
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Obvious_Ninja reacted to Sharkbelly in Balance
I heard a prophecy that there will one day come a model, born of no father, which will finally bring balance to the game.
Sorry, I couldn't resist.
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Obvious_Ninja reacted to patox in X-34 Speeder.
If you think Luke's speeder is pricey, don't even ask about the XP-38.
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Obvious_Ninja reacted to joewrightgm in Legion Paint Sets Announced on FFG Live!
While I appreciate the effort with these, I’m so tired of game companies releasing these obtusely named rebranded paints. Make an imperial color set, but leave the names as they are in the original line; it’s so irritating if you try to color match after.
/end rant. I don’t expect this opinion to be popular.
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Obvious_Ninja reacted to Yodhrin in Unpopular Question
See, the thing there is - 1. Whether it actually is "theft of intellectual property" even by the current definition is extremely arguable. Copyright covers specific expressions of a concept and while people *assume* that extends to *all possible* expressions of a concept that's not actually true, it's just the perception that's been created by corporate bullying over the years. Which leads us to; 2. Copyright "law" is a shambles and, functionally, a wild west in which the only *actual* law is "who has the most money for lawyers". Often when small producers stand up to big corporations they win handily, though sadly it often costs them their business anyway due to the aforementioned money thing. For instance, Lucasfilm likely don't have any rights to control the use of imagery from the OT any more at all in the UK, since they tried to sue a guy making Stormtrooper armour for cosplayers(Lucasfilm v Ainsworth) and the court ruled that as the ST design was used as the basis for mass-produced products, it constitutes an "industrial prop" and so falls under Design Rights, which last only 15 years. Now they could come back and try to make the argument that ruling should only apply specifically to full-size costumes, but the legal logic that was established there holds for basically everything, since Lucasfilm gleefully use their designs to make mass-produced everything; even Legion would qualify. Meaning most PT and OT content wouldn't even qualify for Copyright per se in the UK.
There's also 3. Not everyone believes that the present state of Intellectual Property law - a state crafted almost entirely by lobbying by large corporations, Disney at their forefront, rather than by the needs or desires of actual artists - is fair, or just, or that breaching it constitutes "theft". Opinions on the matter are far too varied and complex to simplify things to the degree proponents of the status quo often do.
In the end though, the reality is that the reasons why third party stuff are broadly tolerated by big companies are simple; they almost always add more value than they "cost" the company, and the simple fact is they don't even qualify as small fry in terms of relative revenue. In terms of adding value, they can provide alternatives for people who dislike a key official model in an army they otherwise find appealing, they can provide aftermarket parts to allow people to individualise their armies, they can fill gaps in a miniature range that it's simply not profitable enough for the company themselves to bother with, and in so doing encourage people to stay invested in the system and thus subject to the company's marketing for new releases of their own product. In terms of their size - the simple reality is that the number of people even aware third party models exist is tiny compared to the overall playerbase, and the number buying them smaller still, so providing they keep away from trademarked names and aren't selling actual recasts, it's in nobody's interest to kick up a fuss, in the same way that it's not worth Disney's while to trawl Deviantart to visit legal fury upon some chump doing an occasional commission piece of Darth Vader.
I do wonder though - why do some people seem to care about this at all? Disney aren't your pal, our relationship with them is defined entirely in terms of them offering product and us buying it, beyond that transaction neither of us owes the other anything. If you don't care for third party models then don't use them, or heck, be really puritan and refuse to even play against them, that's your choice, but this bizarre need some people have to tattle to Corporate Daddy just baffles me. At that point you're basically that kid who ran to Teacher to tell on someone for eating chocolate in the hall or passing notes in class - nobody's hurting anybody, and it only becomes disruptive when you start to make a big deal about it.
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Obvious_Ninja reacted to Barronmore in Are we having fun yet?
I've played each scenario at least 3 times now and i'm still finding new paths in the story to surprise me. This game is a blast. It combines all the adventure elements i like from EH and all the story/combat elements i like in the LCG and puts it into a package i can play in one evening. Outside of the learning game, i've never had a game go over 3 hours.
So, in short I'm having a blast with this game due to:
1. Short playing time that can be played in an evening after work
2. More dynamic combat where enemies just don't camp on gates.
3. Quick resolution combat system that involves more tactical decisions.
4. Story driven game play that does not linger or bog down. Good or bad, the game progresses to a climax quickly.
5. Exploring different paths of the story...from "we did a great job" to "and that was the 'good' ending?"
I think the game is a design masterpiece that combines adventure game elements with story driven game play from the LCG to make a unique blend that does not compete with any other AHF product. Yes, i'm having a great time with it and hoping it gets just as many expansions as EH.
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Obvious_Ninja reacted to player630063 in State of the Game?
Does anyone know if there are plans currently for a new expansion? I know the Daniella Card was released at Arkham Nights, but we haven’t had word on a new expansion since Omens of the Pharaohs was released last feb.
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Obvious_Ninja reacted to Riptorch in Is this a good book to get?
Absolutely. Despite being based primarily in a universe made for FFG games, the world of android has a very rich background and unique elements that make it both different and exciting compared to other Cyberpunk universes.
Personally, I find it a much more compelling setting for Genesys than the Realms of Terrinoth setting.
Pick it up! You won't be disappointed. Also, the World of Android book fleshes out the world in much more detail. Both books are available in pdf format too at drivethrurpg.com.
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Obvious_Ninja reacted to Alderaan Crumbs in Running is awesome!
Yep. It’s a really slick dynamic they’ve made.
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Obvious_Ninja got a reaction from Caimheul1313 in How do I fit Shoretroopers and Snowtroopers in the same Army?
Oh... a thought. I bet the snowtroopers would make perfect hazmat-trooper... yellow canvas areas with Hazmat symbols painted on them... I might have to play with this...
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Obvious_Ninja got a reaction from Caimheul1313 in How do I fit Shoretroopers and Snowtroopers in the same Army?
I have my snowtroopers as "swamptroopers." I painted the white canvas parts in camo green. I left all the metal armor parts white of course.
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Obvious_Ninja got a reaction from BenBot in How do I fit Shoretroopers and Snowtroopers in the same Army?
I have my snowtroopers as "swamptroopers." I painted the white canvas parts in camo green. I left all the metal armor parts white of course.
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Obvious_Ninja reacted to MajorSmexy in Special Edition Vader
100 per day, 500 total, sold out day one 30minutes before opening.
Edit: so everyone all upset that FFG was being unfair cause what about people who couldn't go? Dont worry, people who can go can't get it either.
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Obvious_Ninja got a reaction from ScummyRebel in Thunder Lizards
I'm getting two... I dont want them... I simply have to have them!
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Obvious_Ninja got a reaction from CaptainRocket in Thunder Lizards
I'm getting two... I dont want them... I simply have to have them!
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Obvious_Ninja reacted to Audio Weasel in Thunder Lizards
Dewback with a flamethrower... so the Empire now has fire-breathing dragons?
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Obvious_Ninja reacted to Fistofriles in Thunder Lizards
Every time there a new imperial release i ask my self why do i play rebels
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Obvious_Ninja got a reaction from Thundershield in I really want the First Order (and Resistance) and why they are viable as factions.
I think FO can stand as a separate faction but at the end of TLJ the resistance becomes the (new) Rebellion. Even the speeders they use are supposed to be old Rebellion tech. I submit that for game purposes,the First Order could still be a new faction but the Resistance really just become an add-on for the Rebellion. That way if they ever do Scum and Villainy that would be the six faction as opposed to having the resistance taking up that slot.
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Obvious_Ninja got a reaction from twincast in I really want the First Order (and Resistance) and why they are viable as factions.
I think FO can stand as a separate faction but at the end of TLJ the resistance becomes the (new) Rebellion. Even the speeders they use are supposed to be old Rebellion tech. I submit that for game purposes,the First Order could still be a new faction but the Resistance really just become an add-on for the Rebellion. That way if they ever do Scum and Villainy that would be the six faction as opposed to having the resistance taking up that slot.
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Obvious_Ninja got a reaction from Boomer_J in TCW How many core sets?
I might go for 2. I want to built the Grevious with four arms and the one with the cloak but I really want to see. what FFG teases out after the core set before I decide...
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Obvious_Ninja reacted to azeronbloodmoone in For those who haven't preorder through their LGS or online
https://www.miniaturemarket.com/ffgswl44.html?utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&adpos=1o1&scid=scplpFFGSWL44&sc_intid=FFGSWL44&gclid=CjwKCAjw-ZvlBRBbEiwANw9UWmpG1SKoYX1vhJthh9irQpqIkysvQZbJj8qks8lDVSvFpTGbXnNt_xoCeWQQAvD_BwE
apparently you can get the clone wars core set for 79.99 as a preorder but it can take up to a week for you to get after its release officiall.
