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The differences between a MEQ (WS 3+ S 4) swinging one of the three power weapon types (sword, axe, maul) against MEQ (T4, 3+) targets is actually pretty minimal. The chance of an unsaved wound getting through are 42% sword, 44% axe, 33% maul. Against a GEQ (T3, 5+) target, chances are are 67% sword, 67% axe, 70% maul. So, realistically speaking, you get practically the same performance out of any of the three. If you don’t feel the need to squeeze every 3% advantage out of them, then use whatever you think looks coolest.

All of them.

2x Power Maul, Chainsword 2x Power Axe, Chainsword 2x Thunderhammer This is a nice “all-rounders” squad that will do well against GEQ, MEQ, and Rhino-chassis tanks. Mauls have a slight statistical edge against GEQ than Axes; Likewise, Axes have a slight statistical edge against MEQ compared to Mauls... Two of each balances out and the Chainswords are free attacks that are more valuable to Blood Angels than bolt pistols would be. The Thunder Hammers’ flat D 3 is superior to Power Fists’ random D d3, they’re also great against TEQ, Primaris, and T7 or T8 vehicles. If you want dedicated “chaff hunters,” go with 2x power maul and chainsword, 2x power sword and chainsword, 2x power maul and hand flamer. Such a squad could massacre an entire “Loyal 32” blob in one turn. If you want dedicated “TEQ hunters,” go with 4x power axe and chainsword, 2x thunder hammer. Run them alongside Captain Slamguinius and they can chew through a Knight if need be.

AP -1 seems to be the “sweet spot” for ranged attacks, since it’s easier to get a high volume of fire with shooting than assault.

Yes, he did say that. But what does he want it to fight? If the goal is to be an anti-tank squad then they’ll want very different weapons than an anti-infantry squad... and an anti-TEQ squad will need different tools than an anti-GEQ squad. Six guys with dual lightning claws are fantastic against chaff blobs, but won’t do diddly to a Land Raider. Horses for courses.

All of them.

That’s a lot of Custodes.

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The most important question: what do you want the squad to do?

Well, you did a brilliant job on them. Do you at least have enough of them for Kill Team or a small supporting Detachment? I’d hate to see all your work go to waste.

Primaris Lieutenants. 😁

Well, to be fair, for more editions than not, grenades didn’t really have any real “active use” in the game at all.

Should auld Editions be forgot, and never brought to mind? Should auld Editions be forgot, and auld lang syne? For auld lang syne, my jo, for auld lang syne, we’ll tak’ a cup o’ Bloodweiser yet, for auld lang syne. And surely ye’ll roll more Crits! And surely I’ll roll mine! And we’ll tak’ a cup o’ Bloodweiser yet, for auld lang syne. For auld lang syne, my jo, for auld lang syne, we’ll tak’ a cup o’ Bloodweiser yet, for auld lang syne. We twa’ ha’e watched Prospero burn, an’ watched Cadia hold the line; In dungeons deep, dragons have roared sin’ auld lang syne. For auld lang syne, my jo, for auld lang syne, we’ll tak’ a cup o’ Bloodweiser yet, for auld lang syne. And there’s my hand, my Battle-Bro, And give me a hand o’thine, And we’ll play a’nother good game tonight, for auld lang syne. For auld lang syne, my jo, for auld lang syne, we’ll tak’ a cup o’ Bloodweiser yet, for auld lang syne.

Not required at all to play, but there are a handful of Tactics cards that are unique to the boxed set and not found in the book. So it’s firmly in the “nice to have” category rather than the “must have.” Comes with a fistful of miniatures, a cardstock battle mat, and some terrain bitz and bobs. Your mileage may vary on how valuable those are. If you’ve got room in your hobby budget and/or find it on a discounted sale, then maybe grab it. But, if you’re a tight-fisted skinflint, like me, then you won’t loose much if you pass.

One option might be to do the main body, legs, and arms in a German Grey with some black and white tiger stripe camouflage. Then do their shoulder pads, helmets, and maybe one of their knee-pads in the Howling Griffons’ signature quartered colors. The Codex Astartes does contain provisions for using camouflage when deemed necessary, complete with codex-sanctioned patterns that have been proved to work in certain environments. This would let you do the bulk of your infantry in an easier to paint scheme, but still let you bust out the “l33t 5killZ” for Special Characters, HQs, and Elites. The infantry squads you’ve already done in the quartered scheme can just be said to have been a mechanized unit. If their ride is camouflaged, they wouldn’t need to be.

I’ve had good success with Plauge Marines and their blight grenade related Stratagems and Special Abilities. So not every grenade is bad, but the generic frag and krak grenades need help.

Unfortunately, grenades are just kinda lackluster at present. They really need to be turned into “use this weapon in addition to your other gun” weapons.

Check comics shops, like TFAW.

What happens if we miss a week? Any chance of us being able to take a “bye week”?

Worse! Thursday through Sunday, 2:00 PM to 10:00 PM, and Monday 10:00 PM ‘til 6:00 AM Tuesday. This essentially means that my “weekend” is Tuesday and Wednesday, but I’m sleeping Tuesdays until 3 or 4 o’clock in the afternoon.

My work schedule kinda screws me in that regard.

Plus, it’s like a mile from my house. Always a plus in a game store.

It’s also directly across the street from a #72 Bus Stop, which picks up at the Max station at Killingsworth.