Who's Doom Rider?

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Who's Doom Rider? Apr 26, 2008 2:30:35 GMT

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Post by Psychichobo on Apr 26, 2008 2:30:35 GMT

I was rummaging through an old Chaos codex the other day when I found instead of Lucius a different Slaaneshi character called Doom Rider. There was also a 40k Motivational pic someone put on the general thread with him in. Who is he? I can't find any info on the internet, except for a few forums where he's not too popular. I've found a site that apparently still sells the model, though (http://store.miniwargaming.com/product/warhammer-40k-chaos-space-marine-doomrider-doom-rider.html). Can anyone tell me anything about him? He looks pretty awesome.

Jun 19, 2012 11:29:32 GMT pipsickness said:

There is one absolute, undeniable fact when it comes down to venomthropes: If you have one and it's one of the 3 units alive in your army, and you're on a killpoint game. The thing to remember, and I cannot stress this enough, is NOT. Repeat NOT to charge it into Abbadon the Despoiler. This does not end well.

blood_god Genestealer first lictors have feeding tendrills and now kittins! whats next puppys with spinefists? Posts: 89	Who's Doom Rider? Apr 26, 2008 3:20:28 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by blood_god on Apr 26, 2008 3:20:28 GMT what edition codex was it
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Who's Doom Rider? Apr 26, 2008 5:08:56 GMT

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Post by WestRider on Apr 26, 2008 5:08:56 GMT

Rummage rummage rummage, ah, found it!

EDIT: Just saw that you actually have the Dex, and so you know most of this. As far as I know, you now have as much information about him as was ever published. I don't think he even got a writeup in WD when the model came out.

Doomrider was from the 3rd Ed CSM Dex. Despite his fairly good statline and amazing mobility, nobody played him, mostly due to the fact that he looked like a clown on Acid, and had the rather obnoxious "He Comes, He Goes*" Special rule. He had to be summoned like a Daemon, and so always started in Reserves. Once he arrived, you had to roll a die at the end of every turn, and if you get a 1, he left, never to return.

While he was on the board, I would guess he would have been pretty badass, but his randomness, combined with the craptastic model means that I never actually saw anyone try to use him.

*Given that he was a Slaaneshi Special Character, there were rather a lot of tasteless jokes made about the name of this rule

Last Edit: Apr 26, 2008 5:10:38 GMT by WestRider

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Who's Doom Rider? Apr 26, 2008 6:20:42 GMT

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Post by blood_god on Apr 26, 2008 6:20:42 GMT

Apr 26, 2008 5:08:56 GMT WestRider said:

Rummage rummage rummage, ah, found it!

EDIT: Just saw that you actually have the Dex, and so you know most of this. As far as I know, you now have as much information about him as was ever published. I don't think he even got a writeup in WD when the model came out.

Doomrider was from the 3rd Ed CSM Dex. Despite his fairly good statline and amazing mobility, nobody played him, mostly due to the fact that he looked like a clown on Acid, and had the rather obnoxious "He Comes, He Goes*" Special rule. He had to be summoned like a Daemon, and so always started in Reserves. Once he arrived, you had to roll a die at the end of every turn, and if you get a 1, he left, never to return.

While he was on the board, I would guess he would have been pretty badass, but his randomness, combined with the craptastic model means that I never actually saw anyone try to use him.

*Given that he was a Slaaneshi Special Character, there were rather a lot of tasteless jokes made about the name of this rule

What page is it in i want to see this guy

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invictus Hive Tyrant Posts: 674	Who's Doom Rider? Apr 26, 2008 16:24:36 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by invictus on Apr 26, 2008 16:24:36 GMT Picture on page 23, his stats etc on page 24. Old friend of mine always played with him lol.

blood_god Genestealer first lictors have feeding tendrills and now kittins! whats next puppys with spinefists? Posts: 89	Who's Doom Rider? Apr 26, 2008 16:53:18 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by blood_god on Apr 26, 2008 16:53:18 GMT i must not be looking at the right codex is it the 2nd or 3rd edition codex
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invictus Hive Tyrant Posts: 674	Who's Doom Rider? Apr 26, 2008 18:09:00 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by invictus on Apr 26, 2008 18:09:00 GMT The cover is this one:

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Who's Doom Rider? Apr 27, 2008 20:12:54 GMT

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Post by Psychichobo on Apr 27, 2008 20:12:54 GMT

2nd Edition, it is. I wondered why he was so unpopular to be fair, he does have a quite frankly awesome idea behind him. Who was the last character you saw on a bike?

Sigh, Chaos Marines get the most entertaining characters... I believe that brings the total of Characters up to nine, now?

Jun 19, 2012 11:29:32 GMT pipsickness said:

There is one absolute, undeniable fact when it comes down to venomthropes: If you have one and it's one of the 3 units alive in your army, and you're on a killpoint game. The thing to remember, and I cannot stress this enough, is NOT. Repeat NOT to charge it into Abbadon the Despoiler. This does not end well.

WestRider Hive Tyrant The Tyranid Hive List Building Champion HugsiFex! Posts: 13,305	Who's Doom Rider? Apr 27, 2008 23:53:16 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by WestRider on Apr 27, 2008 23:53:16 GMT Huh? That's the 3rd Ed Dex. I know for a fact he wasn't in the 2nd Ed one.
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Who's Doom Rider? Apr 28, 2008 0:21:48 GMT

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Post by Psychichobo on Apr 28, 2008 0:21:48 GMT

Huh? Ok, lemme see... I have the current one here, which is the one with Huron Blackheart introduced for the first time... then I've got the previous one, where Lucius is in it, and it has all the different legions... then I've got an older one, where they have Doom Rider instead of Lucius. I'm confused. What edition is the current one?

Jun 19, 2012 11:29:32 GMT pipsickness said:

There is one absolute, undeniable fact when it comes down to venomthropes: If you have one and it's one of the 3 units alive in your army, and you're on a killpoint game. The thing to remember, and I cannot stress this enough, is NOT. Repeat NOT to charge it into Abbadon the Despoiler. This does not end well.

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Who's Doom Rider? Apr 28, 2008 6:04:29 GMT

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Post by WestRider on Apr 28, 2008 6:04:29 GMT

The current one is the 5th Ed Codex. Everything from the current Eldar Dex on is for 5th Edition.

Huron Blackheart has actually been around since Rogue Trader, but he was left out of the 3rd and 4th Ed Dexes.

The 3rd Ed Dex is the one pictured above, and the 4th Ed Dex is the awesome one with all the Books of Chaos and different Legion Rules and such. The 2nd Ed Dex was about four times as thick as any of the current ones, and had a picture of Abbaddon on the front.

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Psychichobo Hive Tyrant I have a 'status' now. Get me. Posts: 9,198	Who's Doom Rider? Apr 28, 2008 13:44:04 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Psychichobo on Apr 28, 2008 13:44:04 GMT Ah, it all makes sense now! aura of light envelops head Hmm, I wasn't aware we were on fifth edition codexes... interesting. Man, poor Dark Eldar are REALLY behind.
	Jun 19, 2012 11:29:32 GMT pipsickness said: There is one absolute, undeniable fact when it comes down to venomthropes: If you have one and it's one of the 3 units alive in your army, and you're on a killpoint game. The thing to remember, and I cannot stress this enough, is NOT. Repeat NOT to charge it into Abbadon the Despoiler. This does not end well.

elysian Tyranid Warrior Posts: 102	Who's Doom Rider? Apr 28, 2008 19:45:04 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by elysian on Apr 28, 2008 19:45:04 GMT Doom Rider... He's the rock and roll clown.. He does cocaine. Best. Character. Ever. Minus the comes and goes thing.

WestRider Hive Tyrant The Tyranid Hive List Building Champion HugsiFex! Posts: 13,305	Who's Doom Rider? Apr 29, 2008 22:49:28 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by WestRider on Apr 29, 2008 22:49:28 GMT My Doomrider model was banned from Games Day. Because you could see his junk...through his jumpsuit! Sorry, couldn't resist.
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lazarus Tyranid Warrior Posts: 181	Who's Doom Rider? Apr 30, 2008 0:42:52 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by lazarus on Apr 30, 2008 0:42:52 GMT Rockzo reference lol!

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Post by invictus on Apr 26, 2008 16:24:36 GMT

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Post by Psychichobo on Apr 27, 2008 20:12:54 GMT

Post by WestRider on Apr 27, 2008 23:53:16 GMT

Post by Psychichobo on Apr 28, 2008 0:21:48 GMT

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Post by Psychichobo on Apr 28, 2008 13:44:04 GMT

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