tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3111360555104006558.post4520970990120583549..comments2024-01-03T10:58:16.165-06:00Comments on Spite for the Dice Gods: The Eldar War WalkerRaptor1313http://www.blogger.com/profile/16909802419382710809noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3111360555104006558.post-83456423489144397462009-11-03T04:16:59.294-06:002009-11-03T04:16:59.294-06:00I've been running 3x 2 shur can walkers for as...I've been running 3x 2 shur can walkers for as long as I can recall. I've never been disappointed by them. <br /><br />You can always find a use for them in any game. <br /><br />I'd love to see them up star cannon to strength 7. That would justify its cost and make it a turbo-auto-cannon, which would fit. <br /><br />As it currently stands, star cannons are simply not worth it in any configuration I've found.BoBlinesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03163385168125042552noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3111360555104006558.post-2017464282493956832009-09-26T19:25:10.099-05:002009-09-26T19:25:10.099-05:00Thanks. I plan a follow-up to that post of mine, ...Thanks. I plan a follow-up to that post of mine, too, so I'll go into more detail in it. :)<br /><br />And my ego can certainly take not begin called King. Occasionally :P<br /><br />*Hums Lion King soundtrack*TheKing Elessarhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04981821487098781957noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3111360555104006558.post-91347382064326417242009-09-26T01:23:57.734-05:002009-09-26T01:23:57.734-05:00@Dverning
Outflank for reserves denial? Could you...@Dverning<br />Outflank for reserves denial? Could you clarify what you mean on that? I'm assuming it's the art of 2x Autarch + massed reserves for the 'arrives on 2+' thing on turn two and alpha-strikes.<br /><br />On the other hand, I'm still not 100% sold that outflanking and the side armor shots save you. You can get half the board, but if they can face AV12 out at the flanks...you're in trouble, as you'll harass the crap out of it but not necessarily do more than that.<br /><br />Then again, a 120pt disposable war walker unit with 2x S-cannons each might be an interesting component in and of itself. At that point value, you could pretty readily sub it in for a Fire Prism.<br /><br />@ Elessar<br />Looked at it, posted a link to the site. Might as well get that referenced here, since there's some interesting discussion in it. I'm warming up to Guardian Jetbikes, though I'm not sure they do much for the war walker theme.Raptor1313https://www.blogger.com/profile/16909802419382710809noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3111360555104006558.post-56334209906654537992009-09-25T13:53:21.898-05:002009-09-25T13:53:21.898-05:00It's an interesting list. I like it. if fact...It's an interesting list. I like it. if fact, I may do a spin-off list...TheKing Elessarhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04981821487098781957noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3111360555104006558.post-9359585947085149392009-09-25T11:14:50.500-05:002009-09-25T11:14:50.500-05:00Yeah, you should clarify the Guide. :-p
Also, I ...Yeah, you should clarify the Guide. :-p<br /><br />Also, I think you're a bit too quick to dismiss Outflank. Yeah, it is random, but a 6" move and 24" range still threatens almost 1/2 the table. But the big thing is how it can give you side armour on a tank.<br /><br />Outflank's also nice for an army doing Reserves Denial, as it can keep your backfield from getting too crowded.<br /><br />Basically, my rule for Walkers is Scats for firebase Walkers and Shuris for disposable Outflankers.Dverninghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18098608506710554678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3111360555104006558.post-31988344070722104592009-09-25T10:39:51.070-05:002009-09-25T10:39:51.070-05:00Nah, I meant Guide on the things, I should probabl...Nah, I meant Guide on the things, I should probably clarify that.<br /><br />The one thing Sentinels have over War Walkers, I feel, is the autocannon. The S7 vs S6 gives it a bit of an edge against armor, it still has rate of fire, but it gives them a 48" standoff, and once you get past that 36" the volume of fire drops sharply.Raptor1313https://www.blogger.com/profile/16909802419382710809noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3111360555104006558.post-34193037016211672412009-09-25T07:54:21.126-05:002009-09-25T07:54:21.126-05:00To the best of my knowledge, twin scatter lasers o...To the best of my knowledge, twin scatter lasers on the Warwalker do not twin-link, so instead of 4 reroll to hit shots, you get 8 shots...<br /><br />Has this changed?<br /><br />I've played Eldar and against Eldar a lot. Warwalker are what Sentinels which they could be ... 24 shots from a single 3 unit squad is death to heavy weapon teams - although against amoured opponents its not.<br /><br />Like wehn using Sentinels, use their range and squadron to avoid fire and harness cover saves.<br /><br />I use three 'camo' lascannnon scout sentinels behind a chimera or Russ to give me a cheap antitank move or fire weapon.suneokunhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08085094845127991965noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3111360555104006558.post-42309549808909230482009-09-25T01:08:14.344-05:002009-09-25T01:08:14.344-05:00It helps that the War Walker is a fairly focused u...It helps that the War Walker is a fairly focused unit. The real work lies in figuring out the ideal weapons, and the Eldar are nice in that regard, as BS3 leads you to torrent. The next problem is really scatter laser vs. shurikannon, and I think I'd rather have the ability to wander in and get shots out to range.<br /><br />I think it just doesn't get love because you're looking at like $90USD in models to fill just one heavy slot...Raptor1313https://www.blogger.com/profile/16909802419382710809noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3111360555104006558.post-83251827127481879892009-09-25T00:05:02.171-05:002009-09-25T00:05:02.171-05:00That was fast. Awesome read. Same with the troop...That was fast. Awesome read. Same with the troop comparison.<br /><br />Thanks!Laubyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14110879813356318288noreply@blogger.com