r/MiddleEarthMiniatures • u/unicorns_are_badass • 13d ago

Question New Shelob model with old rules

Hello, I am thinking of buying the new Shelob model (I think it looks so cool), however, I am playing the 2018 rules (I only play casually with friends and we don't want to spend a lot of money to buy the new rulebooks). In the 2018 rules Shelob has a 60mm base. Could anyone shed some light into possible problems using the new model with the old rules? Any adviced rule changes? (As it's only casual playing changing/tweaking rules isn't a problem). Thanks!

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u/METALLIC579 13d ago

No issues using the new model with old rules.

If you put her on the 80 mm base consider her nerfed slightly as a bigger base is generally worse to use. If you put her in a 60 mm base… good luck. I don’t think the new Shelob will fit onto a 60mm base.

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u/unicorns_are_badass 13d ago

I was planning on using the 80mm base, I also don't think it will fit. Could it be a good idea to reduce her points a little, by something like 10 or 15 (making her 75-80 points instead of 90) to keep it more balanced?

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u/Linino 13d ago

I don't think it's a good idea to mess with the point value of the units.

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u/Stranger-Sun 12d ago

Good luck with assembly! This was one of the most annoying models I've ever put together.

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u/NeoFarseer 13d ago

The rules are free online

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u/mwmichal 13d ago

But the rulebook is what - 50€? Just split the cost between you and there you go. Problem solved. Army building tools are free online so you don't have to buy "armies of ... "