tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6717820694387825462.post3249362846240770017..comments2023-05-11T03:45:31.731-07:00Comments on 40K Unorthodoxy: Astra Militarum HQ'sUnorthodoxyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01577407895720451428noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6717820694387825462.post-5317362482497577152014-04-28T21:37:08.013-07:002014-04-28T21:37:08.013-07:00It isn't as if there's only one way to han...It isn't as if there's only one way to handle the WraithKnights of the world. The Axes are useful against all enemies and the volume of attacks makes them more likley in total to matter against that Wraithknight when the time comes but also other targets. Now if I was playing against a mech heavy meta that happens to also have those monsters then Krak isnt a bad call.<br /><br />I love the idea on including close combat types. the points spent on close combat within the blobs COULD be reallocated to external units but the protection of 30-40 IG for your melee threat is kinda attractive and hard to turn away from. However there is most DEFINITELY a nice synergy like there is with Grotesques and Urien Rakarth to be had with Bullgryns. I saw some analysis that said Ogryns might actually kill more inthe long run but wont last longer. But when they do charge, furious charging sounds like nice insurance to have. Unorthodoxyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01577407895720451428noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6717820694387825462.post-12160321814736895362014-04-25T02:16:02.043-07:002014-04-25T02:16:02.043-07:00If I was running an IG blob and was worried about ...If I was running an IG blob and was worried about Wraithknights, I would reach for the Krak Grenade box/a Rune Priest with Saga of I hate Monsterous Creatures... but that's just me.<br /><br />Have you considered chucking in some Ogryns or other such units that would really benefit from the Furious Charge Bubble? A Bullgryn squad might make Straken less threatened by firepower as well, which I feel is something to be planned for. I also think a squad of Crusaders and DCAs might make good friends for him.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6717820694387825462.post-41387344846345752832014-04-24T14:36:29.347-07:002014-04-24T14:36:29.347-07:00Straken is a force multiplier. I have reworked th...Straken is a force multiplier. I have reworked the list and should be putting up the revised list soon, but here's the thing about it: Blobs are in TROUBLE if they get charged by Wraith Knights etc... at this point. Furious charge allows the axes to function at all against the WraithKnight and of course counterattack allows the blob to move forward and be more aggressive against other forces. Creed used to hand this ability out like candy and it was a very fearsome thing, but now he does not do this. Im still fine tuning and will keep going so the input is appreciated. As I read more on this, the possibilities of Yarrick are decent but not as wide spread in their application. I tend to like having a STRONG plan B. Yarrick smacks of overpowered plan A at the expense of plan B, sometimes unnecessarily if that makes sense. but play testing will really reveal the truth of the matter to me.Unorthodoxyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01577407895720451428noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6717820694387825462.post-41260409990479503812014-04-24T01:34:04.220-07:002014-04-24T01:34:04.220-07:00I am dubious about Straken. Furious Charge on blob...I am dubious about Straken. Furious Charge on blobs is good, but you're spending a lot of points on it. Straken himself will require a lot of finesse, in that he's a character who must challenge and is at I3. That leaves a long list of people who he's well advised to keep the hell away from. I find Yarrick's ability to come back from the dead and chill in a blob more endearing.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6717820694387825462.post-31657362924664973092014-04-17T20:22:45.286-07:002014-04-17T20:22:45.286-07:00Ive made that change and while I dont see Wyrdvayn...Ive made that change and while I dont see Wyrdvayne as a waste, especially if youre not blobbing. But i am blobbing. Ive decided to change out for primaris. My original plan was to see if I could make my old lust w the new codexs. Not so much to recreate it. Ill post the updated list asap.Unorthodoxyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01577407895720451428noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6717820694387825462.post-35165034255759588562014-04-17T20:18:31.747-07:002014-04-17T20:18:31.747-07:00I agree. Grenades made sisters of battle far more...I agree. Grenades made sisters of battle far more dangerous and that was something i really noticed when they gained them.Unorthodoxyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01577407895720451428noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6717820694387825462.post-36596736627259083702014-04-17T05:42:59.189-07:002014-04-17T05:42:59.189-07:00I really think you shouldn't write off Primari...I really think you shouldn't write off Primaris Psykers. I think Wyrdvanes are utter junk to be honest. They can't join a squad and they just sit by themselves and generate 1 power...not overly useful. Primaris Psykers are boss. They are fairly cheap for master level 2...15 more points than what you have and that gets you a lvl 2 character that can join your blobs and give things like forewarning and prescience...don't underestimate the need for reroll to hits with IG!<br /><br />-ligolskiAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03634600805325416123noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6717820694387825462.post-28905729205754192942014-04-16T19:16:50.210-07:002014-04-16T19:16:50.210-07:00It amuses how blobs are overlooked. Those two blob...It amuses how blobs are overlooked. Those two blobs in your list will do a heck of a lot of damage. We talked about this over on TDC. Have you though about krak grenade spam on your blob. Krak destroys MCs and Vehicles with ease. <br />Anonymous Duck Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6717820694387825462.post-1688548013461088772014-04-15T18:23:10.762-07:002014-04-15T18:23:10.762-07:00It is and I have changed out my Manticore for a De...It is and I have changed out my Manticore for a Deathstrike. After thinking more and more I have made some more changes. This codex is good.Unorthodoxyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01577407895720451428noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6717820694387825462.post-82433726238162364382014-04-14T15:13:14.417-07:002014-04-14T15:13:14.417-07:00The list looks good but I yes there are other ways...The list looks good but I yes there are other ways to play IG now. Iam exploring pseudo armoured comapny and bullgryn deathstars - just two new adaptations we can use. Also leaving out a deathstrike in your list just seems wrong. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com