tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4519319818452068646.post6108862802272554822..comments2024-02-16T18:32:38.635-05:00Comments on The Back 40K: Reader Email: IG Questions And StuffFarmpunkhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09622091234212120598noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4519319818452068646.post-12164612874466649312011-06-24T12:41:58.703-04:002011-06-24T12:41:58.703-04:00Yeah the massive danger with outflanking is it bec...Yeah the massive danger with outflanking is it becomes a crutch. It's too easy to sit back and wait for the reinforcements and you can't play mech guard that way. You need to be trying to engage as soon as possible. I've defiantly lost a few games recently because I was too passive.Koronahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08250234754318025124noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4519319818452068646.post-74764857838374517052011-06-23T14:28:53.230-04:002011-06-23T14:28:53.230-04:00@SandWyrm
1) True that they won't be as scare...@SandWyrm<br /><br />1) True that they won't be as scared stupid by the Devil Dog as the Hellhound. But get it close and it still can't be ignored.<br /><br />2) I agree that the Hellhound is a very scary tank when used against something it can kill easily. <br /><br />But against a MEQ army, it just seemed to be a lot of points to throw out there with no cover save against the big shooting that most MEQs can throw at it.<br /><br />I know that AV12 is no joke, but I also know that most good marine players will have a melta gun in most of their units so if you get too close, AV12 is little more than tissue paper.<br /><br />Thank you for answering my question! It gives me a lot to think about for my own list!JVohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11062039338947738198noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4519319818452068646.post-32679066442261121122011-06-23T10:09:01.741-04:002011-06-23T10:09:01.741-04:00@Korona
It really hasn't been a problem at al...@Korona<br /><br />It really hasn't been a problem at all. When I lose with this and similar lists, it's almost always either because I deployed poorly, or because I wasn't aggressive enough with it.SandWyrmhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02265244938930651317noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4519319818452068646.post-90404972563295523502011-06-23T09:37:29.072-04:002011-06-23T09:37:29.072-04:00@JVo
1) Orks, Nids, IG, etc. aren't scared st...@JVo<br /><br />1) Orks, Nids, IG, etc. aren't scared stupid by Devil Dogs.<br /><br />2) The extra range of the Hellhound is everything. It hits automatically and usually wounds on 2's. It's almost always shooting on the first turn, so if I don't have the points for smoke it's not a huge deal.<br /><br />With Marines, it's just a blocking vehicle and Chimera shield that can put some wounds on a squad. With non-MEQs it's something that they HAVE to kill, or see their infantry erased. In spearhead deployments, I even get to run it in from the table edge and hit Lootas up to 30" in. <br /><br />You'd also be surprised at how long it lasts sometimes. AV12 on the sides is non-trivial for most armies. Just ask Spag how often his S7 lightning fails against it. Especially when they have to also consider the other targets I have like Russes, Vendettas, and the Vet Chimeras. It all competes for the enemy's anti-tank.SandWyrmhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02265244938930651317noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4519319818452068646.post-22852894649121878662011-06-23T09:10:54.322-04:002011-06-23T09:10:54.322-04:00Isn't this list too frontal? Wouldn't some...Isn't this list too frontal? Wouldn't some outflanking let you bypass any blocking units and threaten his backfield?Koronahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08250234754318025124noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4519319818452068646.post-14458523657989734962011-06-23T02:36:47.787-04:002011-06-23T02:36:47.787-04:00My question is: if you're going to sacrifice y...My question is: if you're going to sacrifice your a 130 point tank 90% of the time, why not bring a Devil Dog with a flamer for 120, put smoke launchers on it and save 5 points over the hellhound. With a Melta cannon and heavy flamer, they can't ignore the devil dog and with a 4+ cover save, it will have a lot better chance to survive the round of shooting and then you have it around for another round of harassment before it dies. And at worst, it dies in the first round of shooting like the more expensive Hellhound.JVohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11062039338947738198noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4519319818452068646.post-7915552093761881752011-06-23T00:07:55.550-04:002011-06-23T00:07:55.550-04:00Groovy, thanks.Groovy, thanks.Jason Meyershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12510878862274931588noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4519319818452068646.post-34849440785155065382011-06-23T00:01:59.777-04:002011-06-23T00:01:59.777-04:00Yep. 90% of the time, the Hellhound is there to ge...Yep. 90% of the time, the Hellhound is there to get in my opponent's way and get shot at. Chimeras don't have the same kind of speed. :)SandWyrmhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02265244938930651317noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4519319818452068646.post-16710305021279896512011-06-22T23:19:32.918-04:002011-06-22T23:19:32.918-04:00Wow, no wonder I'm getting hits on my blog ton...Wow, no wonder I'm getting hits on my blog tonight. ;)<br /><br />Thanks a lot, I certainly appreciate your explanations on not only the Regimental Standard and its role in the CCS and the army in general, but also the info on your blocking unit tactics. One my local friends plays a very nicely painted Blood Angles force so I'm sure they'll come in handy when I learn to use them right.<br /><br />At this stage I'm not worried about being the newb again since I haven't really played 40k regularly since 1997. These days I lean more heavily to the hobby side of things, so I might have just put a Standard in the CCS because it looks cool. :)<br /><br />Still wondering about the smoke launchers bit though. In your battle report vs the Tau (5/25) it looked like you lead with your Hellhound and popped smoke with your Chimeras. Are you inviting your opponent at that point to take shots at your Hellhound and Leman Russes instead your troops?<br /><br />I'm glad you liked the Mordians. That scene in Lynch's Dune with where the Atreides troops are running after a huge banner while trying to fight off the attacking Harkonnen's is exactly what I have in mind when I'm painting up these guys. Expect lots of banners.<br /><br />Thanks again Sandwyrm, I'll be sure to try your technique out for the decals next time. Also I appreciate everyone has stopped buy my blog for a look. Don't be afraid to leave a comment. :)<br /><br />Thanks,<br />JasonJason Meyershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12510878862274931588noreply@blogger.com