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Post by ElegaicRequiem on Mar 1, 2010 15:13:50 GMT -5
So, I got one as a gift. Anyone have any thoughts on the proper usage of such a device? And thoughts on the rules for the artillery unit type?
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Post by Ymmot (M.I.A) on Mar 1, 2010 15:20:22 GMT -5
Drop it in a sock and use it to hit people who cheat?
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Post by cheminhaler on Mar 1, 2010 15:44:17 GMT -5
It's the ultimate shooty artillery piece. I mean 4 blast markers, 3 types of shells, funky tech-marines in servo dude harness.. what more could you want?
Devastator squads used to be the best, until 5th edition improved cover saves. Airburst shells ignore cover, so Thunderfire cannons are the new static marine shooty list weapon of choice.
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Post by Hetfiltrator on Mar 1, 2010 16:56:26 GMT -5
They make me cry as they are nigh impossible to make.
They are an excellent asset against say guard as 4 S6 Ap5 blast templates rip right through platoons.
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Post by cheminhaler on Mar 1, 2010 17:02:37 GMT -5
No they're not. The key with big metal models is drilling and pinning, as well as cleaning mould lines from the metal pieces, and cleaning the flash off. All you really need is a modelling knife, or some files, a pin vice and some paperclips, or other, thicker steel wire.
My techmarine in full servo-harness didn't even take an hour to assemble. He's so solid you could play football with him, and destroy your foot.
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Post by Hetfiltrator on Mar 1, 2010 17:26:08 GMT -5
You are obviously not in the situation I am in.
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Post by cheminhaler on Mar 1, 2010 17:37:05 GMT -5
If you can't do it, send it to me. I'll assemble it (for fun) and send it back to you.
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Post by ElegaicRequiem on Mar 1, 2010 21:53:03 GMT -5
The real problem is trying to bend the metal pieces back into proper shape, as GW fails. I've seen an epic QC fail example with an exorcist... This thing has some warp to it as well...
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Post by Ymmot (M.I.A) on Mar 1, 2010 21:57:09 GMT -5
I once took a pair of pliers to a killakan that would not fit together.
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Post by The Envoy (AWOL) on Mar 1, 2010 22:22:19 GMT -5
So, I got one as a gift. Anyone have any thoughts on the proper usage of such a device? Shoot things with it... |
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Post by Macfeegle on Mar 3, 2010 20:51:28 GMT -5
Lmao @ Envoy- agreed!
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Post by ElegaicRequiem on Mar 3, 2010 21:18:43 GMT -5
Yes, you're all very clever. But I have no idea what to do with this thing. I'm unclear on the unit rules.
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Post by The Envoy (AWOL) on Mar 3, 2010 21:43:49 GMT -5
Well, it's basically a three shot template weapon with multiple firing modes.
It does nicely against things like Guard and Orks, as it can nullify their numbers with the cover ignoring templates. Or, it can slow things down and keep them from hitting you for a turn or so.
It's supposed to be a bit of an all rounder weapon, and it's actually not too bad at the job.
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Post by ElegaicRequiem on Mar 3, 2010 21:57:53 GMT -5
Isn't it four? And I meant the artillery rules, not the cannon's rules.
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Post by The Envoy (AWOL) on Mar 3, 2010 22:15:47 GMT -5
Yes...it's four.
My Marine codex is currently buried.
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Post by cheminhaler on Mar 11, 2010 15:54:18 GMT -5
Your marine codex is sleeping with the fishes?
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Post by ElegaicRequiem on Mar 16, 2010 15:04:33 GMT -5
I'm certain that there are two sizes of thunderfire cannon. And this box had pieces of both. I don't care if it makes its points back - it needs to make all this work back.
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Post by cheminhaler on Mar 16, 2010 15:37:07 GMT -5
Don't worry. You'll vapourise entire platoons.
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Post by Melissia on Mar 20, 2010 13:40:35 GMT -5
Yes, you're all very clever. But I have no idea what to do with this thing. I'm unclear on the unit rules. Sit it somewhere where it has cover, but also has line of sight. Then shoot things with it. Honestly that's all you need to do. If the enemy is relying on cover saves, use the cover ignoring thing, which is especially powerful against Orks and 'Nids with their 6+ saves. |
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Post by ElegaicRequiem on Mar 20, 2010 15:54:04 GMT -5
I figured I'd stick it in a ruin, use the +1 to cover save thing twice form having two techies, sit back, and fire doom at GEQs. Preferably from altitude. That's always fun.
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Post by Hetfiltrator on Mar 20, 2010 18:33:12 GMT -5
Not only is it good at taking down Platoons it's high strength makes it good for threatening MEQs and its Tremors can be used against short ranged tanks.
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Post by ElegaicRequiem on Mar 20, 2010 19:06:30 GMT -5
I wouldn't waste it on vehicles unless there was nothing left that it could see.
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Post by Hetfiltrator on Mar 23, 2010 18:22:55 GMT -5
I've had it stop a leman russ dead in it's tracks with a well placed volley of shots. Which allowed some vanguard to jump in and rip it to shreds.
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