Tabletop Warhammer?

matt0r said:
Ah ty, I have used vassal very briefly and i also used a java applet to play bloodbowl (before the pc game) Im a bit busy this week, but ill see how my new schedule turns out. If i do join ill probably play nids'. Ive just ordered some new eldar, but the book i know is nids. I see in the thread that spamming frowned upon, ill try not to do that, but the book is on the limited side.
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It depends on the list really, as long as the game is fun for everyone it doesn't matter. Really it's only stuff like 3 riptide lists I'm trying to avoid, some armies it's perfectly natural to have multiples of the same unit.

aceytrixx said:
So im putting together a 750pt list for my Salamanders as my mate who just started Tau would like to get going once hes assembled a few more models so far my list is this based on what I have

Captain, Thunder Hammer, Storm Shield, Artificer Armour

Dreadnought 2X Twin Linked Auto Cannon

2x Tactical Squads with Melta/Multi Melta

Now this leaves me with 115 points spare which makes me wonder between

Whirlwind - I dont see these getting a lot of love but I think for 85points an AP4 pie plate that doesnt need line of sight could do wonders against Tau infantry

Thunderfire - Everyone seems to love these so wouldnt mind trying one out. Also the Techmarine can repair the Dread that will probably be nearby

Vindicator - Will help take out crisis suits but is obviously much shorter ranged.

Whats anyones opinions? Anything else I should consider for 115pts?
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Ok, here are some thoughts:

  • At 750pts that Captain is immensely expensive, where is he going with that TH and SS? Honestly the Captain and Chapter Master are not very good HQ choices, a Librarian would be much more effective, especially at that point level.
  • Rifleman Dreads were good in 5th but are not quite so good in 6th, I think it would be quickly taken down unless you have enough targets for anti tank weaponry.
  • The tactical squads need some kind of delivery mechanism. I'd either choose drop pods or Razorback/Rhinos (could combat squad one, leaving the heavy weapon stationary and sending forwards 5 and the meltagun (could even give the sarge a combi weapon) and stick them in a razorback.)
  • Thunderfire Cannons are excellent, tough to kill and they give you a good kill zone (plus ignore cover if you want)
  • Vindicators can be good, I wouldn't rate Whirlwinds though (just think that there are better options for what they do.)
  • The other option is to take a small Sternguard squad in a drop pod, gives you a backfield anti tank threat.
 
Shamikebab said:
It depends on the list really, as long as the game is fun for everyone it doesn't matter. Really it's only stuff like 3 riptide lists I'm trying to avoid, some armies it's perfectly natural to have multiples of the same unit.



Ok, here are some thoughts:

  • At 750pts that Captain is immensely expensive, where is he going with that TH and SS? Honestly the Captain and Chapter Master are not very good HQ choices, a Librarian would be much more effective, especially at that point level.
  • Rifleman Dreads were good in 5th but are not quite so good in 6th, I think it would be quickly taken down unless you have enough targets for anti tank weaponry.
  • The tactical squads need some kind of delivery mechanism. I'd either choose drop pods or Razorback/Rhinos (could combat squad one, leaving the heavy weapon stationary and sending forwards 5 and the meltagun (could even give the sarge a combi weapon) and stick them in a razorback.)
  • Thunderfire Cannons are excellent, tough to kill and they give you a good kill zone (plus ignore cover if you want)
  • Vindicators can be good, I wouldn't rate Whirlwinds though (just think that there are better options for what they do.)
  • The other option is to take a small Sternguard squad in a drop pod, gives you a backfield anti tank threat.
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The captain is but at the moment im limited to using what I have and I really love the model. Although he could potentially be replaced. Infact I probably will grab one of tge librarian models and use that.

Dreadnought is a forgeworld one I won on ebay that comes like that so whilst I will eventually get around to picking up some different arms for time time being he will be like that.

Rhinos are an option and its one im considering depending how I work everything else out.

Yeah I can see it coming down to thunderfire or vindicator.

Im not totally sure what hes gonna want to use. His full 1500pt list hes working on has Farsight+6 crisis suits that scare the crap outa me but at least I wont have to face that many crisis suits at this level.
 
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lordhughes said:
Yes I would be very interested, especially in the step by step :)
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Brabbinho said:
Aye- won't be an issue with posting a link.

Love that cathedral by the way
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Righto and cheers! There is also a quick guide on how I did that marble / polished stone flooring also.

Rebis' terrain project log

I do really need to get around to changing my name on here!

Shamikebab said:
It depends on the list really, as long as the game is fun for everyone it doesn't matter. Really it's only stuff like 3 riptide lists I'm trying to avoid, some armies it's perfectly natural to have multiples of the same unit.[/LIST]
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Of course aye, I would probably rock 2 tervigons over 1000 points. If that is a problem I can drop it. The interesting thing you've done with no flyers is my go-to HQ is now out, meaning i could experiment with armoured tyrant or swarmy:D.
 
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You're suggesting I think that far ahead? :p I don't know really, some kind of marble effect maybe.

I might do another curved one, although it was a PITA.
 
If anyone fancies a 500 or 1000pt game I can do Thursday evening and maybe Friday.

I've changed tactics on painting my orks. Trying out just series a series of green washes for the skin. Pictures will be provided for some critique
 
Pudney said:
Why don't you use something like greenstuff and score the shapes in with something blunt like the nib of a biro?
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Yeah I have tried that before, I did it with Asurmen (although sculpey instead of green stuff) It's another solution but it also has problems, it's hard to get a smooth flat surface and it's tricky to get the furrows looking even:

 
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