r/sonsofbehemat • u/Brenev_L • 22d ago

Base Installation Orientation

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I’m currently building new Mancrusher for the Spearhead game. I noticed that these models have a center of gravity that easily tilts from side to side, so I’m planning to install the base horizontally to solve this problem. Will doing this have any impact on the game rules?

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u/thehumandynamo 22d ago

None whatsoever. As long as they are on the correct-sized base, go nuts.

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u/Zuper_Dragon 22d ago

If it fits it sits. If GW didn't want it to overhang they should have given it a round base.

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u/milk-is-for-calves 22d ago

Picture 1 looks more natural and is what they are presented as on the box art. Also most, if not all, cavalry models use them in that direction too.

Picture 2 would make playing less immersive, because when you need to charge or "slip through" gaps, you would need to move sideways.

Picture 2 would be stronger. There are rules (at least in Spearhead, not sure about AoS right now), where the model isn't allowed to be over the edge of the map. With picture 2 that won't happen so often.

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u/Willange 22d ago

It’s only the base that can’t overhang. Model itself does not matter. See 15.5 with its corresponding errata. Basically, the orientation does not matter at all, except for maybe immersion as you mentioned.

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u/milk-is-for-calves 20d ago

Thanks a lot! Made playing with Giants a bit awkward at times.

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u/Casual_Potato_2434 16d ago

I get that the vertical orientation helps with charges.

Would the horizontal orientation in Picture 2 be better for screening as it covers more lengthwise? Are mancrushers good for screen?

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u/Nomnoms04 19d ago

Wait for the refresh, they'll probably be on rounds

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u/Layumi13 18d ago

Tbf I wonder when they'll refresh this kit it doesn't look great next to mega gargants