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Post by Nick P on May 5, 2016 8:41:24 GMT -6
Oh snap, while zooming flyers/FMC's can't be hit by errant blast markers anymore, a blast weapon with Skyfire *can* target them... yay for being able to shoot a Razorwing's missiles at enemy fliers now. Oh no way?! That's kinda awesome, those S6 missiles seem like a great deal now.
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Post by Joelercoaster on May 5, 2016 9:42:50 GMT -6
As mentioned in flyer post, I agree. With Vector Dancer Plus, you can fairly easily get shots at rear/side AV10, which gives them a decent chance to do something (although arguably no better than a round of Dissie fire? Shrug). The imagery of unloading some pew pew and a couple of boomsies is awesome, though.
It may actually be worth upgrading the missiles on the Razorwing now... I'll have to look at what the options actually are and see if any would be more appropriate to tank hunting.
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So Shatterfields may see some light now... 20 pts to upgrade all 4 may be a tad much, but S7 vs S6 could be the difference to down an enemy craft in one volley. At least there may be some variation out there?
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Post by Dougtrio on May 5, 2016 10:22:20 GMT -6
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Post by Joelercoaster on May 5, 2016 10:42:34 GMT -6
In other news, is it too late to ask questions to be added to the FAQ? Perhaps they'd come in a Tyranid specific (more likely), but I'm really hoping to get clarification on how Myeotic Spores (sp?) shoot/draw line of sight, and clarification if, as RAW, GMC's can fit inside one (with limitations on base size/disembarking within 6", of course).
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Post by Asyrean on May 5, 2016 10:46:55 GMT -6
In other news, is it too late to ask questions to be added to the FAQ? Perhaps they'd come in a Tyranid specific (more likely), but I'm really hoping to get clarification on how Myeotic Spores (sp?) shoot/draw line of sight, and clarification if, as RAW, GMC's can fit inside one (with limitations on base size/disembarking within 6", of course). According to the facebook post, they are going to release the FAQ's one book at a time. So you should get some visibility on Tyranid specific questions when they get to the Tyranid book. If I'm reading that correctly, that is. As for whether it's too late to ask questions... I suppose it never hurts to throw one up there on the board. What's the worst that could happen?
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Post by Joelercoaster on May 5, 2016 11:13:15 GMT -6
True... I saw that bit about "one book at a time" too, so mostly I"m just hoping these get lumped in with the Tyranid-specific FAQ, which would make sense. It's hard for me to believe that these questions wouldn't have been asked already, they've been points of some contention within the community here and there.
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Post by Asyrean on May 5, 2016 12:02:26 GMT -6
True... I saw that bit about "one book at a time" too, so mostly I"m just hoping these get lumped in with the Tyranid-specific FAQ, which would make sense. It's hard for me to believe that these questions wouldn't have been asked already, they've been points of some contention within the community here and there. Personally, I'm going to be interested to see what they do when they get to older codexes, the ones that are begging for an update. (CSM, for example). I mean, will they go ahead and FAQ it even though the whole book essentially needs an FAQ? I'm interested to see what they do.
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Post by Deleted on May 5, 2016 12:03:45 GMT -6
Well, they need an Errata, not really an FAQ
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Post by Asyrean on May 5, 2016 12:17:26 GMT -6
Well right, I'm kind of using the terms interchangeably. But that is definitely true.
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Post by 1D3chan on May 5, 2016 22:12:48 GMT -6
GRENADES:
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Post by jesse on May 5, 2016 22:37:39 GMT -6
The grenades thing is completely absurd.
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Post by mcsardo on May 6, 2016 13:50:34 GMT -6
How are you guys interpreting this rule about ICs: "Q: Do rules applying to ‘the unit’, such as those from Formation command benefits (e.g. the Skyhammer Annihilation Force), or unit-wide special rules such as Dunestrider from Codex: Skitarii apply to any attached Independent Characters? A: No."
Does this mean that an IC attached to a command squad with an apothecary doesn't get to take the feel no pain rolls with the rest of the squad? Does my IC on a bike get to automatically pass hit and run tests granted by the ravenwing banner, or does he get stuck in combat while his command squad abandons him? If this is the case it seems counter-intuitive to command squads. Or am I just reading this wrong?
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Post by Deleted on May 6, 2016 14:37:26 GMT -6
EH, it really changes nothing in regards to things like that I believe. The Narthecium, banners, and any number of other "normal" buffs still apply to the unit. Its just formation and "dataslate" specific rules that don't.
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Post by theknightmantis on May 7, 2016 9:38:18 GMT -6
The grenades thing is completely absurd. I agree. Thanks to that ruling there is now literally no reason to use tactical squads. Before I could krak grenade swarm a tank if I had to. Shame really. Whelp looks like more 30k for me.
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Post by Deleted on May 7, 2016 10:48:03 GMT -6
Maybe its just the way I've kitted them out, but I have never had to use my krak grandes in CC. I pack enough ranged anti-tank that its preferable to stand and shoot most of the time. Still a weird ruling, but I don't think it hurts Tactical marines THAT much. Swooping hawks, Fire Warriors, and Tank bustas on the other hand got shafted really hard.
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