Well the 40K players must be more recent converts, probably aged 16-21. It seems to be a phase gamers go through in the mid teens early 20's that 40K becomes by far the most popular game, younger gamers and old time vets are far more likely to play a variety of games and enjoy all 3 core games and specialist ones.Jural wrote:Maybe it's just me, but I find most of the local 40K gamers to be much more hardcore with respect to a serious interpretation of the universe. Not necessarily a "by the books" interpretation, but the whole "life is war." thing really seems to permeate the game.Darkson wrote:
I have to say, this is, and imo always has been, one of the lamest arguements against a 40K-sports game.
The realm of fantasy, for whatever reason, has always seemed to have a comic touch to it for me. So in many ways, I think it's a more natural transfer.
Hey, I can see my way around it, but I am wondering if a "light hearted" interpretation might be taboo for most 40K players? Just musing here, I'm glad to hear that you think it's not a legit problem!
Those of us who played since the rouge trader days will well remember the great comedy potential of Orks and Squats. Sadly this was lost in the change from 2nd to 3rd (along with Squats) but the newest Ork codex did bring it back a little.
On topic i think the best way to do 40K BB would be just to use 40K models to represent the current teams. You might need to adapt a few such as making Chaos have an ogre and marauders to represent marines both loyal and chaotic.
Some armies are tricky though.
Maybe
tau/kroot as skaven
nids as lizzies
Vampires as blood angels
Space wolves as norse
Undead/khemri/necros as necrons