Sgt. Rock
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Post by Sgt. Rock on Jan 7, 2013 3:55:30 GMT -5
Anyone tried using them? They look awesome, getting a twin-linked weapon with Skyfire and Interceptor for cheap seems worth the loss of mobility. Thoughts?
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Post by treadiculous on Jan 7, 2013 10:00:28 GMT -5
I think this got discussed recently...
Trouble is the cheaper than cheap Vendetta packs 3 twin linked Lascannons, and can transport, jink and is nigh invincible to ground fire.
I like the sabre's though personally prefer the hyperios systems for looks.
That said I am tempted to scratch build some sabres.
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Post by vegna on Jan 7, 2013 12:52:03 GMT -5
is it in 6th edition rule book? it's not in the IG codex so some people might not let it be used.
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Post by macknight on Jan 7, 2013 13:16:02 GMT -5
its in the IA1 V2, it says it can replace any HWT from a platoon; not exactly effective, but it looks cool on a campaign.
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Post by Empirespy on Jan 7, 2013 13:47:27 GMT -5
I played against some, but they didn't do amazingly well, although my only vehicles were land raiders...
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Post by Sgt. Rock on Jan 7, 2013 14:28:04 GMT -5
Fair enough. My friend lent me a copy of Imperial Aeronautica, and they looked nifty. Plus, since they're *technically* troops choices, you could park them on an objective in your DZ (or close to it... they do have scout, actually.) As to the Vendetta, I had one of those planned anyway, thought I'm considering trading the Vendetta and one Chimera as vet transports for two Valkyries. Not sure about that, just yet.
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Post by hendrik on Jan 7, 2013 15:07:49 GMT -5
personally i think the hydra platforms are much superoir, while only costing a little bit more points
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Post by tigger on Jan 8, 2013 22:51:57 GMT -5
The question I have is how many guys use non codex rules for their armies? It seems as I pour through the pages most use forgeworld rules in one way or another. Can FW items be used in GW sanctioned tornys? I was under the impression that they still didnt allow them.
Basiclly I am stuck using ONLY whats in my IG dex when I play. No DK, no variant LR, etc etc.
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Post by Sgt. Rock on Jan 9, 2013 4:25:09 GMT -5
Honestly, I've never seen anyone turn away a DKOK player or any other FW unit because it's not official. GW official rules are that you can use FW models but not rules in official tourneys, but if you don't play in tourneys, who cares?
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Post by verminard on Jan 9, 2013 11:51:43 GMT -5
Honestly, I've never seen anyone turn away a DKOK player or any other FW unit because it's not official. GW official rules are that you can use FW models but not rules in official tourneys, but if you don't play in tourneys, who cares? Sadly I have seen it happen  but it is a rare occasion indeed and only really legit of an excuse if someone is planning on going to a tournament that doesn't allow FW and they want to practice. But that being a rare exception... I love the Saber and I want to try and make some for my guard too. T7, 3+ armor save, its like having a super warrior instead of our standard HW teams. Plus I want to say that the Autocannon variant is only a few points more. The best feature of these is that you get to have Twin Link all the time, without an order being used and it is still TL vs infantry and such. Letting you offer the order to reroll cover saves or to spend the order somewhere else. I think if your army revolves around infantry and HW teams then these guys could be really clutch. If you don't run them anyhow? Well then maybe not so useful. |
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Post by tigger on Jan 10, 2013 18:51:57 GMT -5
The thought is that FW units are vastly more powerful than codex rules and unbalance the game.
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Post by AshotNINJA on Jan 10, 2013 20:29:30 GMT -5
The thought is that FW units are vastly more powerful than codex rules and unbalance the game. i dont think so really...not from my experiences... but i guess thats an opinion based on how bad your getting beaten by them. |
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Post by hendrik on Jan 10, 2013 20:50:36 GMT -5
forgeworld allowed or not-issues aside, has anyone seen any nice conversions?at 22£ they're rather expensive....
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Post by hendrik on Jan 25, 2013 17:21:08 GMT -5
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but it is a rare occasion indeed and only really legit of an excuse if someone is planning on going to a tournament that doesn't allow FW and they want to practice. But that being a rare exception...
