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Anonymous09/05/26, 03:37No.98624679Bolter Action - A Bolt Action x Warhammer40k Conversion Proyect

Me and my friend have been working for quite a while making a set of conversion rules to allow players acquainted with Bolt Action and Konflikt47 to play with their 40k models and units. We made this because, to us, Warhammer40k has never really fit the way we like to play, it lacks customization and strategic depth in our opinion, so, we decided to take it upon ourselves to make something fun. Initially this was meant to be a personal think only used by us both, but we thought people could enjoy the system and maybe would want to try it out, so here I am to share it with you. As of now, only the Orks as a faction are fully finished but still require some testing. Imperial guard will be next and should be finished soon. The main rules: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1-nnjfKa1OKJsiihKl912rdUvbsFZLT4L0XgzBTleZ2M/edit?usp=sharing The Ork Faction Codex: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1wni1fIqWnwtGY6EN87CxygFEHVYAC3_cbIMBuwOVWCs/edit?usp=sharing

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Anon09/05/26, 03:38No.98624686

Also excuse the typos on this post I haven't slept in 19 hours.

Anon09/05/26, 03:39No.98624687

thin your paints

Anon09/05/26, 03:45No.98624694

Nice Anon, I've been working on a solo campaign and was debating making a similar ruleset. Excited to see if you end up making the guard codex.

Anon09/05/26, 03:48No.98624705

Looks promising. I think Bolter Action is pretty old. So if this is an "update" you're gonna have a lot of working making stats for the newer released models in the 40k line. The space marine codex is gonna be a big one for obvious reasons. Guard might be a close second biggest because ForgeWorld went crazy using leman russ and chimera chassis for different tanks. I wish you all the best and good luck on this.

Anon09/05/26, 04:06No.98624747

Here is a list of the upcoming faction releases after the guard codex is done:1.- Adeptus Mechanicus 2.- Space Marines 2.- Tyrannids 3.- Necrons 4.- Chaos Space MarinesThe order of release relates to how experienced me and my friend are with each faction. When and if all the above are finished, more will be released.Optional or debatable if they should be a faction:Knights (Both Chaos and Imperium) Adeptus Custodes Imperial AgentsThese two faction's units will most likely be available as ultra-elite options or mercenaries in other relevant factions. Even then Imperial Agents are unlikely to show up at all save for assassins due to the nature of the system already allowing most of their units to be made.

Anon09/05/26, 04:48No.98624869

Almost forgot to post this as well.Here is a quick and dirty Excel sheet to manage and distribute points in case anyone want to make and test out an army with this system:https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/15I3CKg99ANQlk33gt25lcL93LI2lhD24fEfVHQPQDPI/edit?gid=0#gid=0Make a copy, please do not request access.

Anon09/05/26, 04:52No.98624879

That would be great; Bolt action is sorta 40k-esque, alot of BA players in my area are former 40k players who made the switch.

Anon09/05/26, 22:46No.98628236

This would be really interesting if you actually tried. Simply writing, "Same as Bolt Action" or "Same as Konflikt 47" does not a good main rules document make. Further, you don't mention which edition of the aforementioned games your using, so different players will have different rules. Try a bit harder anon, this sounds like a great potential project.

Anon09/06/26, 04:38No.98629502

The core document has been updated with some extra clarifications and cleanup. Stay tuned for the upcoming guard rules release!

Anon09/06/26, 09:29No.98630435

THE IMPERIAL GUARD FIELD MANUAL HAS BEEN RELEASEDYou can find it here:https://docs.google.com/document/d/1SSpkS7wKK_0zZQFl80Jyr9JvhcAdh1bBc6_N_HTlk2w/edit?tab=t.0In addition, the core ruleset has been updated to version 0.0.4. A list of changes:-Clarification on some concepts and keywords -Points rebalancing -Added a Field Manual section to the bottom of the document to easily find every currently released field manual and resource. -Added document tabs for ease of reference and navigation. -Updated the Bolter Action Army List Template -Added a small presentation page. -Added a small cover.What has been tested on Orks and Guardsmen:-Points cost -List Building -Special KeywordsFeel free to share any feedback on this!

Anon09/06/26, 22:24No.98633160

Bump, pull your finger out OP

Anon09/07/26, 15:07No.98636404

Which factions are you planning on adding? And can I humbly request that you never ever add marines/custodes pretty please.

Anon09/07/26, 19:07No.98637491

Nice was just having similar thoughts of a bolt action verison of 40k.

Anon09/07/26, 23:37No.98638903

Oh also I should specify. The current version of Bolter Action is already considered to be in a fully playable state. If anyone would like to try it out and tell us what they think, you can play with either the Guard or the Orks and make your own army just how you want it.

Anon09/08/26, 10:29No.98640636

VERSION 0.0.5 OF BOLTER ACTION HAS BEEN RELEASED.List of changes:-Added immense amount of rules information in the core rulebook, needing less referencing from Bolt Action rules manuals. -Extensive rebalancing changes to weapons, units, rules and keywords -Updated the Bolter Action Army List Template (I learned how to use excel) -Added references sheets to the base Bolt Action rules to the very beginning of the document. -Justified the text and updated the tabs.This was a rather large change to both many of the rules and the document formatting, the latter of which should allow for ease of reading and a more streamlined learning process.This is turning more and more into its own thing as me and my friend work on it.We are still balancing things out, primarily with how weapons work (especially the grenades and flamers), but so far it seems to be a very fruitful endeavor. We made a test game last time with these changes and, allowing myself to be biased for a moment here, I have to say it's incredibly fun to play so far.Also, as a sneak-peak for what's to come, here's some brainstorming for one of the next two upcoming factions: Adeptus Mechanicus.Stay tuned for more, and thank you for the feedback so far!

Anon09/08/26, 10:31No.98640642

Me and my friend also wanted to hear if you guys had any ideas on how we should handle flamers. We believe we came up with something balanced and fun, but we're not sure we've quite hit the nail with it yet.If you think you have any good ideas, please, share them with us, they really do help.

Anon09/09/26, 02:26No.98644805

Main bolter action rules have been updated.We have done so much shit this is exhausting, we're having the time of our lives here.

Anon09/09/26, 02:31No.98644829

Here's our To-Do list by the way, we want to share this for transparency.

Anon09/10/26, 11:05No.98651164

this has been attempted by many people (including myself, see my tyranid draft below) since Bolt Action first came out years ago. nevertheless It's nice to see other people having the same idea. Have a look at Beyond the Gates of Antares (version 2 rules are free) for ideas, that game has a lot of little fun mechanics such as specialized artillery munitions that do different effects

Anon09/10/26, 15:31No.98652087

Happy to see there was another update, I'll haveto give it a read.

Anon09/10/26, 18:15No.98652948

VERSION 0.0.7 OF BOLTER ACTION HAS BEEN RELEASED - THE WARGEAR OVERHAUL UPDATEList of changes:-Completely overhauled the wargear and unit equipment system, allowing for much deeper customization and a much cleaner way of understanding how models equip wargear. A new tab called UNIT CARDS AND EQUIPMENT has been added detailing all the information. -Along with the last point, armored units have been overhauled to consist of hulls and turrets to allow for even more customization. -Reworked Faction Manuals to account for new wargear system. -New weapons added to Orks Faction -New weapons added to Guards Faction -Vehicle names changed to "Chassis" to allow players to build and name their own vehicles -Rules re-formatting and clarifications. Standout change: Clarified and standardized which units can equip what type of equipment. (see UNITS tab for more information)Pic related is a sneak peak of the new rules.Up next:-Possible Vehicle Module Slots -Vehicle Rework -Adeptus Mechanicus ReleaseStay tuned folks!