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Post by danpidge on Feb 19, 2014 22:43:14 GMT
Fellow gamers
As my death korps have started to grow to a sizeable force I'm looking at expanding to 1850-2000pts.
The rules allow us to use a variety of stuff from imperial knights to huge fortifications toting d strength weapons.
Is anyone expanding the same way? What are your thoughts on the weapon sentry systems that allow you to have punisher turrets or quad las cannons for a measly 75pts via the stronghold rule book?
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Post by danstrahleo on Feb 21, 2014 14:12:24 GMT
I think tbh stuff like that works if your facin off against LoWs as it balances the field - I have a lol stomps and a Grot Wagon (converted) which I would love to get use out of but it's finding the time and space to play it I guess - what were you thinking of adding to the Kriegs?
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Post by danpidge on Feb 21, 2014 19:04:02 GMT
Vengeance weapon batteries - I can have an automated sentry gun with quad las cannons for 75pts in the stronghold book. After facing a heldrake today I'm thinking sky fire /interceptor las cannons is a must. I have a bunker already so looking to jig a reasonable list with the trench system and obstacles so I can dig in and keep my gun line safe. Getting under my minimum range is too easy and I'm relying heavily on getting the first turn. I'd max out my thudd guns but I'm determined to make a competitive list with what I have now and look towards fortifications as a better way to fight a war
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Post by danstrahleo on Feb 22, 2014 9:12:30 GMT
Sound sensible - I don't know if fort set up changes in that book but you don't need to set it up in your deployment just your half of the board so you could set it up on the min range line then throw your troops towards it and keep the bombardment going as a tactic?
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Post by mechriteone on Feb 26, 2014 7:53:52 GMT
Not sure on the Kreig artillery, but if you have 'barrage' you can still fire inside your minimum range, but can't subtract your bs from the scatter.
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Post by danpidge on Feb 26, 2014 8:19:15 GMT
I'll look into this, I noticed people said you could do this online but I couldn't find the passage in the rulebook that allows this.
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Post by danstrahleo on Feb 26, 2014 15:31:12 GMT
Ahh - is it a Guess range in the book - as there are some erratas on that stuff
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Post by danpidge on Feb 26, 2014 21:46:54 GMT
Ah, I may end up waiting for 6.5 edition rules to get released before getting some more 40k games in as I've got x-wing for a couple of weeks now and then I'll be heading back to work with next availability to game being very sketchy On a plus side my zone mortalis board is slowly getting there
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Post by danstrahleo on Feb 27, 2014 11:11:36 GMT
Cool - what have you done with the ZM board. When your back free again we will get a ZM game in with my CSM or Orks
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Post by danpidge on Feb 27, 2014 15:25:04 GMT
Painting up the loading bays with hazard chevrons to the flooring. If I could sus out how to put a few pics on the WIP section from my mac I would do I'll be expanding the board when I return next to get some 4 player opportunities as 1k of orks will cramp a 4x4.
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Post by danstrahleo on Feb 28, 2014 14:09:41 GMT
Sounds good - you know how long you will be gone for?
Also do you have a smart phone as I find that the easiest way to add pictures to be honest
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Post by danpidge on Feb 28, 2014 14:21:30 GMT
Away 4-5 weeks with possibility of extension of working in brazil. May get a session in end of April but as my missus has taken to x-wing I may be looking to downscale my 40k stuff with my death korps as they're not going to see much use. My 30k mechanicum forces will be here to stay though as I know a few mates up and down the country to play against
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Post by danstrahleo on Feb 28, 2014 19:18:43 GMT
Put them on the shelf - they may be refreshing to go back too - when your back I reckon I will be well into the Xwing too it looks very cool
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