glasswalkerx wrote:
If the game gets to the point that you need to use Rodians as Vong I will lose interest. Alot of people play CMGs so they do not have to model and paint, but also because they get an already painted model of the characters they know and love. Since we no longer can get the actual model we should get as close as possible. I am all for using minis from other games and believe most others would be ok with it as well, as long as you give them the info to get the mini and they are not expensive. Maybe it should be a poll on this site, unless the designers just do not want to bother with it.
Here'e the thing though guys, and it's sort of like the whole competitive vs. casual debate. The things which satisfy the competitive players can ALSO satisfy the casual ones. But not everything that works for casual is good for competitive. It's a one way street.
Same goes for the RMs, IMO. Using SWM pieces will work for both the people who don't want to buy other pieces AND for the people who are willing to customize stuff or use things from other games. And the rules will allow you to use whatever converted models you want, as long as it's clear to your opponent. However, putting down RMs from other games will not satisfy the people that only wish to use their SWMs, and don't want to have to buy pieces from other games.
So, ultimately, we keep the MOST people happy by only using the SWM models. For people like glasswalkerx and others, those who want to use other miniature lines, or customize things, then it really doesn't even matter what RM we put on the card, if you're going to custom something up anyways.