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[[File:Phil_(Gribbly)_Kelly.jpg|frame|[[Venser|Just ''gaze'' at the sideburns on this guy. Gaze in ''awe''.]]]]
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'''Phil Kelly''' is to codex writing as [[Dan Abnett]] is to the [[Black Library]] and then some. His fluff actually follows the basic rules of writing (besides being absolutely fucking [[
Awesome
]]), his codexes
have balance worth a damn
, and he has amazing sideburns. Every army that hasn't yet had a codex update prays to the [[Emprah]], [[Khaine]], [[Tau|Ethereals]], [[Chaos Gods]], or [[Tyranids|Hive Mind]] that Kelly will write their next codex.
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'''Phil Kelly''' is to codex writing as [[Dan Abnett]] is to the [[Black Library]] and then some. His fluff actually follows the basic rules of writing (besides being absolutely fucking [[
Fail
]]), his codexes
are shit
, and he has amazing sideburns. Every army that hasn't yet had a codex update prays to the [[Emprah]], [[Khaine]], [[Tau|Ethereals]], [[Chaos Gods]], or [[Tyranids|Hive Mind]] that Kelly will write their next codex.
He is lord of the mono build, master of the nerf
Also, he isn't [[Matt Ward]] or [[Robin Cruddace]], which automatically makes him 110% more [[Awesome]]. And despite his awesome powers and amazing sideburns, he is neither [[Doctor Who|the Tenth Doctor]] nor [[Venser]].
Also, he isn't [[Matt Ward]] or [[Robin Cruddace]], which automatically makes him 110% more [[Awesome]]. And despite his awesome powers and amazing sideburns, he is neither [[Doctor Who|the Tenth Doctor]] nor [[Venser]].
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Phil Kelly ''loves'' the [[Eldar|space elves]] and their [[Dark Eldar|evil kin]]. He also seems to love [[Chaos]]. He is one of [[the Four Gods of GW]].
Phil Kelly ''loves'' the [[Eldar|space elves]] and their [[Dark Eldar|evil kin]]. He also seems to love [[Chaos]]. He is one of [[the Four Gods of GW]].
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In other words, [[/tg/]] loves this guy. A lot.
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In other words, [[/tg/]] loves this guy. A lot
. Because denial is fun
.
However, recently, the tide has begun to turn against him. [[Space Wolves]] is an absolute disaster of theme (overusing the word "wolf" like crazy) and [[Chaos Space Marines]] is a complete mess in almost every way... although, as is Kelly's way, the fluff is amazing. He then redeemed himself with a new codex that made the Eldar ''awesome''.
However, recently, the tide has begun to turn against him. [[Space Wolves]] is an absolute disaster of theme (overusing the word "wolf" like crazy) and [[Chaos Space Marines]] is a complete mess in almost every way... although, as is Kelly's way, the fluff is amazing. He then redeemed himself with a new codex that made the Eldar ''awesome''.
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Finally, Kelly is becoming known as the "High Lord of Random Tables" because he puts random tables in every... fucking... thing. This has only started with his more recent codexes, but Chaos Space Marines introduced a [[Warriors of Chaos]]-esque table for challenges, Dark Eldar had randomized combat drugs (although that was an artifact of their original codex), and the new Chaos Daemons are an absolute mess of random tables, with most of the wargear and a number of special rules (including Daemonic Instability and Warp Storm) being entirely random (of course, it should be remembered it '''is''' Chaos we are talking about...). Some see this as a good thing because it adds "spice" to the game, but many find these tables to be tedious, annoying, and damaging to the game.
Finally, Kelly is becoming known as the "High Lord of Random Tables" because he puts random tables in every... fucking... thing. This has only started with his more recent codexes, but Chaos Space Marines introduced a [[Warriors of Chaos]]-esque table for challenges, Dark Eldar had randomized combat drugs (although that was an artifact of their original codex), and the new Chaos Daemons are an absolute mess of random tables, with most of the wargear and a number of special rules (including Daemonic Instability and Warp Storm) being entirely random (of course, it should be remembered it '''is''' Chaos we are talking about...). Some see this as a good thing because it adds "spice" to the game, but many find these tables to be tedious, annoying, and damaging to the game.
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Kellyfanboirantcounterargument: What? Ok lets see, you find tedious rolling 1 die for a daemonic gift in a game that take hours to collect, assemble and paint a single model and weeks to paint an army? What about the NOT random option of replacing an exalted roll for a grimoire of true names(while having a chance to also roll 1 and get a freeby small reward), one of the only ways to make bloodcrushers playable, or 4 out of 6 greater rewards upgrading your survivability? That's good odds and not only "spice", "annoyance" or "damaging the game"
. Also, you'd expect the EMBODIMENT of PURE CHAOS to NOT be random? Let's face it, the new Chaos Daemon book is awesome and it's because of Phil Kelly(and Robin Cruddace)
.
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Kellyfanboirantcounterargument: What? Ok lets see, you find tedious rolling 1 die for a daemonic gift in a game that take hours to collect, assemble and paint a single model and weeks to paint an army? What about the NOT random option of replacing an exalted roll for a grimoire of true names(while having a chance to also roll 1 and get a freeby small reward), one of the only ways to make bloodcrushers playable, or 4 out of 6 greater rewards upgrading your survivability? That's good odds and not only "spice", "annoyance" or "damaging the game".
==A small list of the great deeds of Philipus Kellius==
==A small list of the great deeds of Philipus Kellius==
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*Codex: [[Orks]]. A Codex that has survived through two editions still coming out somewhat strong though with a very small number of competitive builds to this day. Though the cheese it once had seems to have been stolen by mice. Responsible for the dreaded 'Aspekt boyz'; forcing specialized orks into designated squads, forcing lootas to use only deffguns, burna boyz to stick to one squad, and so on. Also, hilarious.
*Codex: [[Orks]]. A Codex that has survived through two editions still coming out somewhat strong though with a very small number of competitive builds to this day. Though the cheese it once had seems to have been stolen by mice. Responsible for the dreaded 'Aspekt boyz'; forcing specialized orks into designated squads, forcing lootas to use only deffguns, burna boyz to stick to one squad, and so on. Also, hilarious.
*Codex: [[Eldar]]. A great codex in and of itself, although it has not gone through editions as well as Philipus's other codexes due to changes beyond his control (such as the vehicle rules and codex power creep), it is still one of the better written codexes of all time, fun, balanced, and fluffy.
*Codex: [[Eldar]]. A great codex in and of itself, although it has not gone through editions as well as Philipus's other codexes due to changes beyond his control (such as the vehicle rules and codex power creep), it is still one of the better written codexes of all time, fun, balanced, and fluffy.
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*Codex: [[Dark Eldar]].
This, this is the best written Codex EVAR
.
Commorragh's description
is
a true masterpiece, along with Vect's, Malys', and Sliscus' background. It is powerful without being broken, fun without being weak, and as tactically challenging as a fast glass cannon should be. Moreover, Kelly managed to give new life to the evil cousins of the Eldars, allowing them to be competitive once again
.
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*Codex: [[Dark Eldar]].
Fluff was good
.
Codex
is
mono-build garbage
.
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*Codex: [[Chaos Space Marines]].
We knew the bucks we were paying were worth it. [[Abaddon|Failbaddon]] [[/tg/ gets shit done|is getting shit done]] and kicking Cadia's arse
,
possibly with the [[Primarchs]]. Possessed and [[Chaos Spawn|the-ones-which-shall-not-be-named]] are better than last edition. Motherfucking daemon dino-bots and a vector-striking robo-dragon flyer. The first 6th edition Codex and the first colored 40k Codex. 'Nuff said.
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*Codex: [[Chaos Space Marines]].
Mono build
,
mono build, mono, mono, mono build!
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*Codex: [[Chaos Daemons]].
The Chaos Gods will be pleased
.
Even if they write them half as good as their [[Chaos Space Marines|mortal counterparts]] will be TWO times or MORE better than they are now. You're deserving the [[Daemon Prince|daemonhood]], Phil... (P.S.: In said Codex, Phil actually hints that a [[Grey Knight]] has had a seed of doubt planted with in his mary-sue heart. Yes, Lord Kelly
is
this awesome.) Crunch-wise, the army plays like horde with cheap, disposable and deadly units all over the place
.
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*Codex: [[Chaos Daemons]].
Tzeentch is worthless
.
Khorne
is
mostly worthless
.
*Codex: [[Eldar]]. Take two! This time around, Eldar weaponry will bring a rapetrain's worth of fun to the guys firing them and cause purest agony to the ones they are directed at. Psyker Level 4 Eldrad! Lots of DS2 weapons! '''SHOOTING AND RUNNING''' ability for units across the board. A whole slew of new phantom units including '''THE BIGGEST''' fucking citadel model ever outside of Apocalypse! Of course, Eldar are still made of wet cardboard, but hey, a unit that already killed its enemies before they saw it doesn't have to fear enemy fire at all.
*Codex: [[Eldar]]. Take two! This time around, Eldar weaponry will bring a rapetrain's worth of fun to the guys firing them and cause purest agony to the ones they are directed at. Psyker Level 4 Eldrad! Lots of DS2 weapons! '''SHOOTING AND RUNNING''' ability for units across the board. A whole slew of new phantom units including '''THE BIGGEST''' fucking citadel model ever outside of Apocalypse! Of course, Eldar are still made of wet cardboard, but hey, a unit that already killed its enemies before they saw it doesn't have to fear enemy fire at all.