tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-388453741033869908.post2900965133216374245..comments2024-03-17T01:39:05.808-07:00Comments on Whiskey & 40k: So I Chose EldarMike Brandt; mvbrandt@gmailhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00818846784767602047noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-388453741033869908.post-22678658796022827482013-10-10T11:30:06.595-07:002013-10-10T11:30:06.595-07:00Yes. I'm doing it regardless. Should be fun, a...Yes. I'm doing it regardless. Should be fun, and occasionally funny :)Mike Brandt; mvbrandt@gmailhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00818846784767602047noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-388453741033869908.post-62796403541748970702013-10-10T07:56:59.475-07:002013-10-10T07:56:59.475-07:00Just curious... Eldar and SW are AoC right? Does ...Just curious... Eldar and SW are AoC right? Does that mean the RP must try to block the farseer powers with his runic weapon? Since they're treated as enemy models and all. I seem to remember reading this in a FAQ either on the GW site or one of the big tournament FAQ's.hyv3myndhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16986893384791002364noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-388453741033869908.post-56709144298644687192013-10-09T07:16:04.890-07:002013-10-09T07:16:04.890-07:00The LR helps with that, yes; I'm able to reser...The LR helps with that, yes; I'm able to reserve the Serpents and deploy a few guys hiding w/ the LR, and thus guarantee alpha if I need it ... especially b/c going second is generally superior in this edition.Mike Brandt; mvbrandt@gmailhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00818846784767602047noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-388453741033869908.post-49255043231463505432013-10-09T07:11:52.719-07:002013-10-09T07:11:52.719-07:00Don't wanna drag the post to far into a rules ...Don't wanna drag the post to far into a rules debate and I do agree the clarification is out of place, but the BRB is fairly clear that if a unique force weapon has any cc modifications it is considered AP3, regardless of its weapon type. <br /><br />Also, I know via BA FAQ and their Glaive Encarmines, they have a full entry dedicated towards giving them a full profile. Regardless its fun living in the grey area of 40k rules lol.<br /><br />As for the list as a whole I really like it. I think that it can do really well, but want to issue a word of caution for when you go against a mirror match as I saw at the NOVA even good generals, Kurt and Eric, lost simply because they did not go first. I am assuming the LR is in the list for the purpose of hiding the Dire Avengers if cover is not sufficient which allows you the alpha strike.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09732151215738660670noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-388453741033869908.post-41172358878764733932013-10-08T12:13:21.151-07:002013-10-08T12:13:21.151-07:00Swooping hawks seem undeniably good imo and taking...Swooping hawks seem undeniably good imo and taking the msu approach as you have just emphasises my point. There's there's no room for personalization in thisgame we love - just efficiency at all costs to keep up with a rampant meta full out of control power units. <br /><br />My harshness is not directed at you. Please accept my apologies. I was only commenting on the regretable state of 40k that couples a rapid release schedule with terrible "shoot from the hip" game design.<br /><br />My point was that even you, a serious contender to some of the best players in the world, cant break free of cookie cutter lists<br /><br />How do you feel about 40k right now? Atrotoshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11988037463590378225noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-388453741033869908.post-4360097002826431792013-10-08T10:51:47.186-07:002013-10-08T10:51:47.186-07:00Tilly, I was of the understanding that wasn't ...Tilly, I was of the understanding that wasn't the case here, due to the FAQ component that clarifies Njal's weapon as a Runic Weapon (Stave).<br /><br />If they are all S4 I4 AP3, what's the point of the clarification?Mike Brandt; mvbrandt@gmailhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00818846784767602047noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-388453741033869908.post-2469003475287708252013-10-08T10:46:49.678-07:002013-10-08T10:46:49.678-07:00Hey Mile, with your list I saw that you had the Ru...Hey Mile, with your list I saw that you had the Runepriest listed with a Force Axe. Just wanted to shout out a reminder that it always strikes at S4 I4 AP3...Unusual force weapon and all that jazz.<br /><br />Best of luck at BFS!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09732151215738660670noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-388453741033869908.post-3297039261438603932013-10-08T09:15:33.701-07:002013-10-08T09:15:33.701-07:00PS - List variants have included Fire Dragons, Sco...PS - List variants have included Fire Dragons, Scorpions, Shining Spears, Shadow Weavers, War Walkers, etc., but some functionality is being abandoned in favor of build time / what I have / etc.Mike Brandt; mvbrandt@gmailhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00818846784767602047noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-388453741033869908.post-15626370490848728662013-10-08T09:01:22.892-07:002013-10-08T09:01:22.892-07:00Harsh!
I consider Swooping Hawks to be counter to...Harsh!<br /><br />I consider Swooping Hawks to be counter to the standard meta, especially lots of them. They're my aces in the hole, and do a lot of heavy lifting.<br /><br />But yeah, the serpents are certainly pretty stock standard, and rune priests are becoming a common ally.<br /><br />The truth is that while the Tyranid list I use has the typical flair that turns me on (parasite, much bigger unit sizes than your typical nid player, no flyrants or biovores or hive guard, etc.), there's no dex right now that I feel is giving me exactly what I want.<br /><br />The Eldar are relaxing and enjoyable to play, and have a few cool tricks that enable them to stay in games even when they're getting hammered. So that's pretty fun.<br /><br />We'll see what Nids and IG in the new year bring.Mike Brandt; mvbrandt@gmailhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00818846784767602047noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-388453741033869908.post-56302279052108204232013-10-08T08:48:33.392-07:002013-10-08T08:48:33.392-07:00To what extent do you feel winning with a "st...To what extent do you feel winning with a "stylised" list is important? You obviously value aesthetics when it comes to appearance but your list feels generic. Its obvious to me that you're being shackled by the meta - your list has none of the flair that you exhibited in your 5th edition lists (alrahem, straken).<br /><br />It points to a larger problem in 40k. A rapidly changing environment with no hint of the balance we enjoyed in pre GK 5th editionAtrotoshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11988037463590378225noreply@blogger.com