It seems that you're using an outdated browser. Some things may not work as they should (or don't work at all).
We suggest you upgrade newer and better browser like: Chrome, Firefox, Internet Explorer or Opera

×
avatar
CarrionCrow: Okay, I've got to ask - is the Emperor ever going to actually be up and around again?

From the tiny bit of lore I know, he's just alive enough to be a navigational beacon, and he has to devour psykers to even be able to do that much.
At this point the emperor getting up from his chair and doing anything at all is pretty much wishful thinking, specially since the golden throne is failing, and constantly breaking down more and more often. And because it is old achaeotech, the adeptus mechanicus of course have no idea at all of how it works or how to repair it.

Of course some people claim that this is just as planned by a certain feathery faggot, who wants this to happen so that when it actually does, the massive psychic shockwave will create a new chaos god from the gestalt souls of every single psyker sacrificed to the corpse emperor, thus eliminating any opposition, and finally getting a fifth person to play poker on fridays since Malal grabbed his stuff and went home telling everyone to screw themselves.

Of course that might not be true, and what'll happen is that the second, less well known but just as important task of the emperor in the golden throne will be revealed. Focusing all his willpower in keeping a warp rift located right under his ass (a consequence of Magnus' dickery) closed. One large enough that if it were ever to unravel, it would make the galaxy look like the goatse guy.
Post edited April 09, 2015 by j0ekerr
avatar
ddickinson: For what it is, a table top game, the lore is very good, IMO. The level of detail and thought that went into it all is quite impressive. As you said, his role keeps the status quo, keeping the story going for as long as they need. It is just a shame how they decided to overcharge and treat their fans like idiots. But then what company doesn't end up doing that.
And what happened to the traitor legions? They got their arses kicked back to the Warp and have been there crying like little girls ever since. Not even the Space Marines could best the Battle Sisters when they defended the Imperial Palace. Imagine what would have happened if we were around during the great heresy. You weak traitors would never have stood a chance. :-)
But one day we will attack with full force and conquer your pitiful Imperium and dethrone the Corpse Emperor! You will succumb and Nurgle will be your companion,your provider and your master! HAHAHAHAHA!
avatar
ddickinson: For what it is, a table top game, the lore is very good, IMO. The level of detail and thought that went into it all is quite impressive. As you said, his role keeps the status quo, keeping the story going for as long as they need. It is just a shame how they decided to overcharge and treat their fans like idiots. But then what company doesn't end up doing that.
Well, there used to be a German company called Diabolo. They produced bicycle parts like wheel hubs, axle bearings... - designed to last forever. They went bankrupt. The parts are only available second hand nowadays and you have to pay fantastic prices to get them. So they were a success and a defeat at the same time.
avatar
l0rdtr3k: But one day we will attack with full force and conquer your pitiful Imperium and dethrone the Corpse Emperor! You will succumb and Nurgle will be your companion,your provider and your master! HAHAHAHAHA!
We have heard all that before. How many Black Crusades have you attempted, 13 now is it? You are all talk. you can corrupt all the weakling you want, as long as the faithful still stand, you will never win. You should know that the Sisters will fall before serving the dark powers, just as we have done for centuries in the name of the God-Emperor!
avatar
CarrionCrow: In that case, it'd be stupid of them to mess with that. They wrote a scenario that maintains the status quo forever.

Lame storytelling, but it works if you want to sell people incredibly expensive miniatures for decades.
Don't forget that WH40K's lore is no more than exactly that, a vehicle to sell people expensive miniatures.

The original book, rogue trader, didn't even give all that much attention to the emperor, centering itself more on the here and now, describing the situation of the 41st millenium and shrouding the origin of the imperium in mystery. Also the galaxy was a lot less grimdark and a lot more metal with some 80's hair for good measure.

It wasn't until 3rd that they went full grimdork.
Post edited April 09, 2015 by j0ekerr
avatar
toxicTom: Thanks for reminding me that the lore of WH40k is actually pretty amazing.
As I said to Crow, for a story created for a table top game, it is not too bad. Yes it will never be world class, and lately they have been destroying it all, but I would take it over Star Wars anytime. Yeah, you heard me Star Wars nerds! :-)

avatar
toxicTom: Well, there used to be a German company called Diabolo. They produced bicycle parts like wheel hubs, axle bearings... - designed to last forever. They went bankrupt. The parts are only available second hand nowadays and you have to pay fantastic prices to get them. So they were a success and a defeat at the same time.
That sounds about right. Those companies that actually put the effort in and give a damn about customer go out of business, while the lazy ones who do not make any effort seem to flourish. The mysteries of capitalism. :-)
avatar
l0rdtr3k: Sesame Street does a Game of Thrones parody.
OH GOD! the references, the jokes, all of them flying right over the heads of the kids watching!

BRILLIANT!
The talking about the God-Emperor from 40k reminds me again to finish "God-Emperor of Dune" at some point ^^....

Anyway. I think i'll go to sleep now. Good Night everyone :).

*hugs and waves*
Post edited April 09, 2015 by ElTerprise
avatar
ddickinson: We have heard all that before. How many Black Crusades have you attempted, 13 now is it? You are all talk. you can corrupt all the weakling you want, as long as the faithful still stand, you will never win. You should know that the Sisters will fall before serving the dark powers, just as we have done for centuries in the name of the God-Emperor!
You will fall to Nurgle!He will make your His warrior! See how the Corpse Emperor corrupts you and join our forces,you know you want but you're just in denial. You are blind,let me make you see the truth,Battle Sister.
avatar
ElTerprise: The talking about the God-Emperor from 40k reminds me again to finish "God-Emperor of Dune" at some point ^^....

Anyway. I think i'll go to sleep now. Good Night everyone :).

*hugs and waves*
I only read the first Dune book. Quite the masterpiece.

avatar
j0ekerr: OH GOD! the references, the jokes, all of them flying right over the heads of the kids watching!

BRILLIANT!
That why I loved it,I got pretty much all of the jokes and I'm laughing so much right now.
Post edited April 09, 2015 by l0rdtr3k
avatar
toxicTom: Well, there used to be a German company called Diabolo. They produced bicycle parts like wheel hubs, axle bearings... - designed to last forever. They went bankrupt. The parts are only available second hand nowadays and you have to pay fantastic prices to get them. So they were a success and a defeat at the same time.
That's exactly the problem with the very first nylon stockings.

They were lightweight and durable, extremely durable, so durable in fact that women would buy a few pairs, and they'd last them for years.

So they altered the formula so that the threads would be a lot more fragile.
avatar
l0rdtr3k: I only read the first Dune book. Quite the masterpiece.
Without a doubt. I also the second and the third (also known as the first trilogy) but the fourth is somewhat tough to read... but i want to finish it to get to the second trilogy (and then to the prequels and other sequels...)
avatar
ElTerprise: Without a doubt. I also the second and the third (also known as the first trilogy) but the fourth is somewhat tough to read... but i want to finish it to get to the second trilogy (and then to the prequels and other sequels...)
Speaking of Dune...Hope Dune II comes,I want to play it so much.
avatar
j0ekerr: That's exactly the problem with the very first nylon stockings.

They were lightweight and durable, extremely durable, so durable in fact that women would buy a few pairs, and they'd last them for years.

So they altered the formula so that the threads would be a lot more fragile.
Although,... what would be the punk look without ripped nylons...
It's own kind of sexy ;-)
avatar
ElTerprise: The talking about the God-Emperor from 40k reminds me again to finish "God-Emperor of Dune" at some point ^^....

Anyway. I think i'll go to sleep now. Good Night everyone :).

*hugs and waves*
Goodnight! *goodnight hug*

avatar
l0rdtr3k: You will fall to Nurgle!He will make your His warrior! See how the Corpse Emperor corrupts you and join our forces,you know you want but you're just in denial. You are blind,let me make you see the truth,Battle Sister.
I guess it is time to end this.

*Grabs a pointy stick and stabs it through the little Blob. Then holds it over a fire to cook it like a marshmallow.* :-)
avatar
l0rdtr3k: I only read the first Dune book. Quite the masterpiece.
I disagree, it's vastly overrated. But it's still a frikking masterpiece compared to the sequels. I got to the third book before I had to put it down in a rage about to shout: GENES DO NOT WORK THAT WAY!

avatar
l0rdtr3k: That why I loved it,I got pretty much all of the jokes and I'm laughing so much right now.
Do not lose your head Neddy baby.

GOD MY SIDES!

avatar
ElTerprise: The talking about the God-Emperor from 40k reminds me again to finish "God-Emperor of Dune" at some point ^^....

Anyway. I think i'll go to sleep now. Good Night everyone :).

*hugs and waves*
avatar
ddickinson: Goodnight! *goodnight hug*

avatar
l0rdtr3k: You will fall to Nurgle!He will make your His warrior! See how the Corpse Emperor corrupts you and join our forces,you know you want but you're just in denial. You are blind,let me make you see the truth,Battle Sister.
avatar
ddickinson: I guess it is time to end this.

*Grabs a pointy stick and stabs it through the little Blob. Then holds it over a fire to cook it like a marshmallow.* :-)
Such violence, come on children do not fight, Papa Nurgle loves all of you.

NURGLE HUGZ FOR EVERYBODY!
Post edited April 09, 2015 by j0ekerr