What brings you luck?

[JxKxR]

Well our game is all about chance, but sometimes we let our selves think that something’s are lucky and unlucky. My little superstition is that painted models do better than unpainted models. When I play with a squad that is unpainted I roll like crap and see a lot of 1's. Then as soon as I get them painted its like magic and I roll a lot better. Also in my group if we want to play dirty we call out for 1's when our opponent is rolling and it ALWAYS works and a whole bunch of 1's appear on the table, it's really eerie...

So I want to hear about your superstitions, what brings you luck and what do you do when you feel like you have the bad mojo?

[BlindGunn]

"They are "Rockets" or "Warheads" - NEVER "Missiles"

(Unless describing my opponent's weapons, of course!) :D

[Herald of Nurgle]

I infect 7 people with an illness before each game.

[Drew da Destroya]

I'm not sure on good luck (although painted or converted models do seem luckier!), but I've noticed something with one of my regular opponents. The second his morale breaks (not in-game, I mean when he literally thinks he can't win) he starts rolling terribly. For instance, last night, his land raider blew up after a poorly-thought-out tank shock (and some serious luck from my Kan). He lost 4 Bersekers in the explosion, and then failed to assault out of the crater (he rolled 2" for his terrain test).

[Farseer Uthiliesh]

i infect 7 people with an illness before each game.

roflmao!!!!

[BuFFo]

Luck? No such thing.

I pray to Jesus and he gives me the edge I need to win.

[Farseer Uthiliesh]

When I am playing Dark Elves, I usually invoke Khaine's name before rolling dice, or the Dark Mother. For Skaven, the Horned Rat. As I am yet to play 40k with my Eldar and Dark Eldar armies, I have no idea what I will do.

[tongalad]

Two things:

1. Never EVER tell you're opponent to "make 4 saves" (He will make them!)

2. Never EVER say "anything but 1's" as you roll to hit/wound (You will roll 1's)

[BuFFo]

When I am playing Dark Elves, I usually invoke Khaine's name before rolling dice, or the Dark Mother. For Skaven, the Horned Rat. As I am yet to play 40k with my Eldar and Dark Eldar armies, I have no idea what I will do.

Wait... You haven't played 40k yet?

Who let you out of the Fantasy forums then?

I NEED ANSWERS NOW!!!

[SotonShades]

NEVER say "Anything but a 1!"

Whilst it will doom your opponant to rolling said number, it will bring you down for the rest of the game. Of course, saying you need anything but a 1 will also cause the inevitable...


I also like to claim that rolling the X dice will result in X dead marines. Oddly this works (saving all of them, more or less) whether I'm playing Space Marines, Guard, Orks or even Vampire Counts!

Also, a couple of beers doesn't hurt :D

[Tynskel]

Hangovers!! Takes a focused mind to 'Feel No Pain'.

That, and my statue of Garibaldi from Babylon 5.

[Farseer Uthiliesh]

Wait... You haven't played 40k yet?

Who let you out of the Fantasy forums then?

I NEED ANSWERS NOW!!!

LOL

I am curious what the future is like for the Dark Elves!

[Droofus]

Ha. Like I'd tell any of you.

In all seriousness, just being nice to the other guy seems to build up a reservoir of good karma that helps me out.

[Melissia]

Not believing in luck.

[Connjurus]

I whisper a prayer to Tzeentch before very important rolls, using Blue and Gold dice.

...that could explain why my plaguemarines die so much, actually.

[Duke]

Not hooking up before a big game.

Duke

[DarkLink]

Not hooking up before a big game.


I'm not sure you've got your priorities straight:p.

[Image]

Figuring out the statistic averages usually sees me with some luck.

[Sister Rosette Soulknyt]

"Hokey luck and ancient weapons are no match for a good blaster at your side".....oh sorry got confused for Star Wars again :p

[Herald of Nurgle]

Might I be honest? Telling my opponent that "Oh, gonna be 3 dead" usually means that 3 die. People seem to hate me for showing them their unit's mortality... when it comes true.