Prototype Posted October 14, 2009 Share Posted October 14, 2009 Sorry for the many new threads I've made lately, but I have many, many questions as I build my new army :) Are you guys running a foot-slogging army, armored (i.e. everything is in a transport of sorts) or a hybrid (one or two transports, rest on foot)? I was kinda set on Drop Pods, only to be told today that it might be a good idea to just simply field something like 4 squads of 10 Grey Hunters, attach a Terminator WG to each one of the squads, and run forward. So many decisions..... Many thanks in advance. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/181754-foot-slogging-armored-or-hybrid/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
Natanael Posted October 14, 2009 Share Posted October 14, 2009 I'm running a foot-slogging force, and I'd have to say that so far (only 3 games w/ new dex) it has worked... well, not great, but not bad either. My list goes something like this: WP w/ 15 BCs 4x 10 GHs 3x Land Speeders Dreadnought w/ TLLC; ML 2x Lone Wolves in TDA + stuff that I can afford to get into the pts limit. I find it a lot more fun than a mech army, but also more difficult to play. You really have to beware of pie plates coming your way, using cover and running whenever you can. Your squads have a potential 7-12" move every turn, and if you foot-slogg you really need to use that. Also, go long range fire. I have almost none, but I'm honna add 2x5 Long fangs as soon as I can. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/181754-foot-slogging-armored-or-hybrid/#findComment-2151339 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brother Ariman Posted October 14, 2009 Share Posted October 14, 2009 I footslog because it is fun to have approximately 90-100 bodies walking toward the enemy. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/181754-foot-slogging-armored-or-hybrid/#findComment-2151423 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Uthred Ragnarson Posted October 14, 2009 Share Posted October 14, 2009 I tend to hybrid Some arrive in drop pods, some footslog and some are in Rhino/crusaders (the key is trying to get them to all arrive at the same time!) :P Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/181754-foot-slogging-armored-or-hybrid/#findComment-2151457 Share on other sites More sharing options...
spectre312 Posted October 14, 2009 Share Posted October 14, 2009 I'm a hybrid guy too. I don't like all mech cause EVERYONE does it. I use 3 pods, 3 razors, and everyone else walks. In bigger points games I add in the Landraiders. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/181754-foot-slogging-armored-or-hybrid/#findComment-2152000 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hfran Morkai Posted October 14, 2009 Share Posted October 14, 2009 I run a hybrid because I have some packs dedicated to sitting at home. But my transport option tends to be one or more of my many Land Raiders, so I don't play mech, I play proper armoured units. But fitting two raiders in 1500 points isn't feasable. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/181754-foot-slogging-armored-or-hybrid/#findComment-2152004 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hrathnar Flintfang Posted October 14, 2009 Share Posted October 14, 2009 Thinking about trying all mech for 'base' army at 1850 and 2000 points. Past that I think I will be able to afford the Wolf cav or Blood Claws with WG leader that I would use for slogging, so probably hybrid in most other lists. NEVER drop pods though, never really got the appeal. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/181754-foot-slogging-armored-or-hybrid/#findComment-2152008 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hfran Morkai Posted October 14, 2009 Share Posted October 14, 2009 NEVER drop pods though, never really got the appeal. I agree with you on this, which makes us outcasts I believe. Don't like the whole deep strike thing, never happens where/when I need it. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/181754-foot-slogging-armored-or-hybrid/#findComment-2152016 Share on other sites More sharing options...
G.M. Valens Posted October 14, 2009 Share Posted October 14, 2009 My army design is to quickly surround my opponent. I use Fenrisian Wolf Packs running and Drop Poding Hunters and Guard to overwhelm my opponent on all fronts :D So aside from the drop pods (which i barely consider to be vehicles) I don't use armor. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/181754-foot-slogging-armored-or-hybrid/#findComment-2152087 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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