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Reply To: Bolt Action and 40K

August 7, 2018 at 5:46 pm #1249026

phaidknott

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We’ve been playing Gates of Antaries converted over to BA equipment and tables (it’s not that hard to do), BtGA gives a bit more fidelity and has some mechanisms that BA really needs (at least our group thinks so).

BA is very good for a quick game on a club night, it’s not rivet counting WW2. It’s easier to pick up than trying to play 40K (and the endless special rules for different units), and a LOT cheaper to buy in.

Take the game for what it is, fun and quick to play and you shouldn’t have any complaints.

40K on the other hand I’ve not been able to get into past about the third edition, too many bitty rules, dice rolls etc. But it has a fabulous background (that can drive the creative muse and keep you painting/collecting). I do feel that these days the game is won/lost depending on the army list you bring to the table more than any other deciding factor.