WestRider Posted October 9, 2014 Report Share Posted October 9, 2014 One of the Lists I'm considering for the Elvensword Ambassador Tournament. I've got a couple of Units that I'm not quite sure what I want to so with.Rune Priest, Lvl 2, Helm of Durfast, Combi-Melta, Meltabombs10 Grey Hunters, 2xMeltagun, Combi-Melta, Drop Pod, extra CCW5 Grey Hunters, Plasmagun, Combi-Plasma, Drop Pod, extra CCW5 Grey Hunters, Plasmagun, Combi-Plasma, Drop Pod, extra CCW5 Grey Hunters, Meltagun, Combi-Melta, extra CCW, Drop Pod5 Blood Claws, Flamer, Storm Wolf w/Multi-MeltasMurderFang, Drop Pod, Locator BeaconLone Wolf, Terminator Armour, TH/SSArjac Rockfist Land Speeder, Typhoon LauncherAutoLas Predator, Hunter-Killer MissileWhirlwind Void Claw Formation: 5 Wolfguard Terminators, Wolf Claws, 1 Cyclone First up, the Rune Priest. I picked up the Helm because I like Tempestas, and re-rolling to hit with some of those Witchfires would be nice. Then because he had the Helm, I gave him a Combi-Melta as well, because who doesn't like Twin-Linked, Ignores Cover Melta? But I'm thinking a Plasma Pistol might actually be a better choice. He could get repeated use out of the Helm+Pistol in a lot of situations, while the Combi-Melta is of course just a one time deal. But that one time is rather more threatening. Really don't know on this one. Next up, the Dread. One of the keys to this list is the Void Claws, with the Re-rolls they provide to Reserves. I'm Joining Arjac to them for some extra protection, but I also want the other stuff that comes down on the initial drop to help. Murderfang definitely provides a threat that needs to be dealt with, but he's also pretty flimsy, and often won't draw that much fire before he drops. I can swap him out for a Ven Dread with Axe and Shield, who should be able to find a good place to drop that will keep most of incoming fire on his Front Arc, where he's got a 3++. But he only has 3 Attacks and no guns, so he's not really a huge threat, and people may just ignore him or tarpit him. I'm leaning to Murderfang, as the guy who will definitely draw fire. Lastly, the StormWolf. I like having it Dedicated, because between that and the BCs inside, it gives me some really good options for Objective Grabbing late in the Game, once it's safer to Hover. But one of the scenarios has victory conditions that require clearing out entire FOC sections (i.e. kill all your Opponent's FA, that's one point, kill all their Elites, that's another). Moving it to Fast Attack makes my Army a lot more durable in that mission, where otherwise they just need to clear out the one Typhoon, and even with the Void Claws helping to keep it off the table until later, it's pretty easy to kill. Also, if I move it to Fast Attack, I can ditch the Typhoon entirely, and use the Points to pick up another Lone Wolf or Whirlwind, upgrade the existing Whirlwind to another Predator, or drop the Blood Claws as well, and add another Predator in. On the other hand, that Mission is Hammer and Anvil Deployment, which, depending on the matchup, might make it a lot easier to keep the Typhoon safe. I'm leaning toward the list as written, but if anyone has any serious arguments for the other way on any of these, I'm open. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WestRider Posted October 9, 2014 Author Report Share Posted October 9, 2014 Eh, might as well throw in the TWC DeathStar idea I'm kicking around, too: Wolves Unleashed Detachment Harald DeathWolf (Warlord), 2 FenWolvesWolf Lord, TW, Armour of Russ, Thunder Hammer, Storm Shield, 1 FenWolfWolf Lord, TW, Runic Armour, 2 Wolf Claws, 2 FenWolves5 Blood Claws, Flamer, StormWolf w/Multi-Meltas5 Grey Hunters, Plasmagun, Combi-Plasma, Razorback w/TL LascannonVenDread, 2xTL AutocannonIron Priest, TW5 TWC, Fist, 2x Storm ShieldLand Speeder, Typhoon LauncherAutoLas Predator, Hunter-Killer MissileTriLas Predator, Hunter-Killer Missile I'm not feeling this one as much, in large part because of that one Scenario. Wanting durable stuff in each FOC slot means cutting down on the TWC DeathStar, which I would otherwise bulk up with another mook, a couple more ICs, and way more ablative FenWolves. Not really getting much mileage out of the Wolves Unleashed detachment, which I just used because it let me get another HQ in. Would be better if I could really leverage that, and maybe have a couple of spare Rune Priests or something to try to get the Troops to Outflank. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fluger Posted October 9, 2014 Report Share Posted October 9, 2014 How many points is this? Are those 5 strong units strong enough? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pretre Posted October 9, 2014 Report Share Posted October 9, 2014 2k. I'd go with the first one. I'll need to check out the missions and get back to you though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Hanaur Posted October 9, 2014 Report Share Posted October 9, 2014 How many points is this? Are those 5 strong units strong enough? missions Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WestRider Posted October 9, 2014 Author Report Share Posted October 9, 2014 It was feeling a little light on dudes, so I think I'm gonna switch it up to this: Rune Priest, Lvl 2, Helm of Durfast, Combi-Melta10 Grey Hunters, 2xMeltagun, Combi-Melta, Drop Pod, extra CCW10 Grey Hunters, 2xPlasmagun, Combi-Plasma, Drop Pod, extra CCW5 Grey Hunters, Plasmagun, Combi-Plasma, Drop Pod, extra CCW5 Grey Hunters, Meltagun, Combi-Melta, extra CCW, Drop Pod5 Blood ClawsMurderFang, Drop Pod, Locator BeaconLone Wolf, Terminator Armour, TH/SSArjac Rockfist Storm Wolf w/Multi-MeltasAutoLas PredatorWhirlwind Void Claw Formation: 5 Wolfguard Terminators, Wolf Claws, 1 Cyclone Drops a few upgrades and the Typhoon (which still needed to be painted) to bring another pack up to 10 strong and get another Plasmagun in there. Then the StormWolf moves to FA so I'm not empty there, but it's still going to carry the Blood Claws around so I've got a mobile OS Unit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pretre Posted October 10, 2014 Report Share Posted October 10, 2014 Can you swap stuff around to get 5 bare GH with standard instead of the bc? Giving the bubble is nice from the flyer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WestRider Posted October 10, 2014 Author Report Share Posted October 10, 2014 I stripped out most of the easy Points to clear up getting that other Pack up to 10. I don't really see a way to to pick up another 35 without dropping something I care about. I'd also kind of like to not feel like I have the StormWolf tied down to where the Grey Hunters are getting stuck in combat, let it roam more freely as a trouble-shooter. Also, that would be more Models to paint, as the list is already using all my Grey Hunters :P Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pretre Posted October 10, 2014 Report Share Posted October 10, 2014 Fair enough! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WestRider Posted October 10, 2014 Author Report Share Posted October 10, 2014 Just submitted the second version of the Drop List. I need to get at least one more box of TWC before I can really make that one work, I think. And, as mentioned, it has issues with a few of the Missions for this Tournament. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WestRider Posted October 10, 2014 Author Report Share Posted October 10, 2014 Also, if I were better at sculpting, and doing a dedicated Murderfang instead of having it be swappable to a VenDread, I would totally want to do this for the head: 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WestRider Posted October 10, 2014 Author Report Share Posted October 10, 2014 Reasonably priced Drop Pods will soon be heading my way, thanks to the power of the internets. I should have everything except them ready by the time they get here. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fluger Posted October 10, 2014 Report Share Posted October 10, 2014 I really think drop wolves are going to be good. Unlike regular marines dropping in, they have 2 specials (and a combi!), and they are actually potent in melee. That's tremendous. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WestRider Posted October 10, 2014 Author Report Share Posted October 10, 2014 Yeah, the ability to drop in, blast away, and then take a Charge is just great. I wasn't using Pods last time I was down at GM, but I had similar results in a couple of situations jumping out of Rhinos, shooting, and then getting Charged. 31 Attacks when receiving a Charge, after Overwatch, is just brutal. And with 4 things dropping Turn 1 (3 Pods+the Void Claws), that's a lot of threat in people's face right away. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AbusePuppy Posted October 11, 2014 Report Share Posted October 11, 2014 Also, if I were better at sculpting, and doing a dedicated Murderfang instead of having it be swappable to a VenDread, I would totally want to do this for the head: "Oh, so just because a guy's fat, if he hits a home run it doesn't count?!" 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Hanaur Posted October 16, 2014 Report Share Posted October 16, 2014 I cant wait to see these wolves tear it up, Ambassador WestRyder. May your negotiations go well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WestRider Posted October 16, 2014 Author Report Share Posted October 16, 2014 Just need to get going on these bad boys: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pretre Posted October 16, 2014 Report Share Posted October 16, 2014 Lol holy crap. That's a lot of drop pods! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WestRider Posted October 16, 2014 Author Report Share Posted October 16, 2014 Yeah. It was a bigass box. Ended up having to go to the PO to pick it up because it wouldn't fit in the Amazon Drop Box :D Got about halfway through building them last night. Two done, one clipped off the sprues and partially cleaned up, two still in the box. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Hanaur Posted October 16, 2014 Report Share Posted October 16, 2014 Wowa. Was just telling a friend here in Kentucky how good i thought Drop pod forces would look in 7E and um...so yeah. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WestRider Posted October 17, 2014 Author Report Share Posted October 17, 2014 If I ever have to build that many Drop Pods at once again, I'm totally paying someone to do the cleanup on the fins. The rest is fine, but the mold lines and sprue points on the fins are a total pain to deal with. Anyhow. On to priming. EDIT: Got 'em primed. That's the last of that. I figure I'll get them, the Predator, the Dread, and the new base for my StormWolf painted this weekend, and knock out the Terminators and the new WG Pack Leader I needed over the course of the week. Add some snow effect to all the bases if I end up with some extra time. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Hanaur Posted October 18, 2014 Report Share Posted October 18, 2014 Thats what I call getting it done Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WestRider Posted October 18, 2014 Author Report Share Posted October 18, 2014 I'm far from the best painter out there, but if there's one thing I can do, it's crank when I've got a deadline. Y'all saw my OFCC prep thread, this is nothing. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Hanaur Posted October 18, 2014 Report Share Posted October 18, 2014 You da man. Cant wait to see your finished product. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WestRider Posted October 18, 2014 Author Report Share Posted October 18, 2014 One more week! My big concern is actually running out of grey. I'm definitely going to have to switch over from Adeptus Battlegrey/Codex Grey to Mechanicus Standard/Dawnstone at some point here, and I might run short even then. I can make it stretch, but some things might not match, because they've only got one grey or the other, not the layers they're supposed to. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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