Hotspur Posted August 3, 2009 Share Posted August 3, 2009 Alright guys, here is my dilemma: I've just about a 2000 point force nailed down, but I need a tank; I don't want to go out and buy one right now, though, seeing as how the new dex gets here in a little over a month. I know I've heard some rumors about an AC variant land raider, but is there any news about a predator variant unique to us? Or are we keeping the LRE? I'm probably going to pick up at least one pred to use as an AT platform, but I would like to have a second tank to fill in a AI slot. Whether that's a LRE, a unique pred variant, or LR variant, remains up in the air. I've checked Megalodon's post, but haven't seen anything new regrading tanks. What do guys you think? Should I wait for the new release to see what kind of units we get, or should I take the plunge now? Thanks for the help! Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/175010-lre-replacement/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
Warhorse47 Posted August 3, 2009 Share Posted August 3, 2009 If you are in desperate need of a heavy hitter now, I would get a Land Raider. I love my Leman Russ and hope we keep it, but I wouldn't buy one right now unless you want to plan on having it for Apoc games. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/175010-lre-replacement/#findComment-2068793 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hfran Morkai Posted August 3, 2009 Share Posted August 3, 2009 It seems to be we'll be losing the Russ. A lot of people claim that also it doesn't really fit our army very well, we'll throw it in just because it shares the name of their Primarch sort of thing. I've never had the opportunity to use one so I guess if we lose it I won't be complaining even though I thought it was an interesting idea. I second warhorse if you need something now and can't wait until October then go for a Land Raider because I'm pretty sure they'll be staying but I recommend just wait and see. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/175010-lre-replacement/#findComment-2068800 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wolfbrother Thrarne Posted August 3, 2009 Share Posted August 3, 2009 I agree the Land Raider is the best bet. A safe plan would be to build it with magnetized sponsons so you can adapt to the new rules if you guys get some sweet new variant. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/175010-lre-replacement/#findComment-2068873 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vash113 Posted August 3, 2009 Share Posted August 3, 2009 Personally I think the LRE is an excelent part of the Army and adds a nice, durable and semi-mobile firepower unit to the army that can beat down infantry and light armor from range while the rest of the army advances and the more I use my army the more I appreciate having some ranged firepower to back up a primarily close ranged army. However since it's unlikely we will get to keep the Leman Russ Exterminator with the new Codex there's little point to buying one and using it for 2 months. Your better off with a Land Raider Crusader or Redeemer. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/175010-lre-replacement/#findComment-2068947 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ragnar the great Posted August 4, 2009 Share Posted August 4, 2009 WAIT WAIT WAIT.... you will kick yourself if you buy something now and see something later... endure the pain brother till the new dex.. save your pennies and buy when the new fluff comes out... bjorn is back and is nastier that that IC just released...... so im told. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/175010-lre-replacement/#findComment-2069216 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grey Mage Posted August 4, 2009 Share Posted August 4, 2009 Its the main reason I havent bought a third whirlwind. :( Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/175010-lre-replacement/#findComment-2069285 Share on other sites More sharing options...
lunchb0x Posted August 4, 2009 Share Posted August 4, 2009 Same reason why I havnt bought any drop pods, whirlwinds, razorbacks, or troops...just fleshing out current setups...ie different turrents for my razorbacks so I can run twin linked assault cannons, heavy bolters, and twin las-cannons no problem...and the last bit of assault cannons for my Wolf Guard squad...ooh how I love my old style terminators. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/175010-lre-replacement/#findComment-2069324 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skaldnir Posted August 4, 2009 Share Posted August 4, 2009 Well you could always field one as an ally in apoc, or three. Then you make a wrecked turret, some busted alt. Sponsons for a nice objective. But for general games an anti infantry kitted predator, land raider crusader, or a whirlwind if points are an issue. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/175010-lre-replacement/#findComment-2069524 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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