Plague Angel Posted January 19, 2011 Share Posted January 19, 2011 BA army image 1 GW just posted a blog article about us, "Sample Armies for Blood Angels Part 2" with pictures and confirmed contents of the battle force. I know everything was confirmed already and we've seen leaked pictures, but it's officially official now. As a side note, what do you think of the armies they posted? They aren't amazing no — the Dreadnought list is especially geared towards showing off the new models and not actually fielding a force with any synergy — but for casual beginners they look fine to me. This one, for example, is two battle forces, plus a Baal Pred and a Dread. Seeing them all painted like that gets me excited; I think our battleforce box-set is a pretty decent one! BA army image 2 Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/219936-blood-angels-astronomican-article/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
ancient god Posted January 19, 2011 Share Posted January 19, 2011 I just wish they'd paint enough stuff to avoid all the copy pasting/merging in Photoshop. :D Or at least use all their models, it's not like they only have one single tactical squad in BA colours and need to use the same one twice in a picture. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/219936-blood-angels-astronomican-article/#findComment-2624394 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gv0zD Posted January 19, 2011 Share Posted January 19, 2011 As a side note, what do you think of the armies they posted? They aren't amazing no — the Dreadnought list is especially geared towards showing off the new models and not actually fielding a force with any synergy — but for casual beginners they look fine to me. And that is what was needed. I remember when I returned to the hobby after a long 'vacation', I checked BA sample lists and was amazed as they were different from what the BA-community proposed. But they really did suit me as a beginner. And after a few failures you'll better find the weaknesses of your list, than when you're given a balanced and efficient one :D Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/219936-blood-angels-astronomican-article/#findComment-2624399 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nomus Sardauk Posted January 19, 2011 Share Posted January 19, 2011 AT LAST, FINALLY WE HAVE OUR FLYING LAND RAIDER. REJOICE BROTHERS! Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/219936-blood-angels-astronomican-article/#findComment-2624426 Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamesI Posted January 19, 2011 Share Posted January 19, 2011 The models are up on advance order now. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/219936-blood-angels-astronomican-article/#findComment-2624448 Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Yncarne Posted January 19, 2011 Share Posted January 19, 2011 GW has used sample armies that use the latest model releases as far back as I remember (which I have to admit is the late 1980s). I can't make out the captain out in front with the Ultramarine kit, but is that a heart on his back banner? Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/219936-blood-angels-astronomican-article/#findComment-2625394 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Demoulius Posted January 20, 2011 Share Posted January 20, 2011 i actually like the list made o 2 combined battle forces....need to buy a rhino, furioso, baal and liby and voila! not a bad list overall ;) (not perfect either but then again, what lsit is? :)) and il say what otherss have said before me: for any blood angel player looking to create a battle company this is a perfect box :) 20 models, with the possibility to make 10 assault + 10 tactical, 5 assault + 5 dc + 10 tactical or 15 tactical 5 assault is pretty bad ass :) that latter one x 4 is a full company (ignoring the devastator squads, whom you would have to get seperatly :P) and the number of rhinos you get in the mix isent bad either :) considering the box has a chapter specefic box (which is probably why its not such an UBER deal as the generic SM battleforce) its a pretty good imho :P Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/219936-blood-angels-astronomican-article/#findComment-2626066 Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrotherMoses Posted January 20, 2011 Share Posted January 20, 2011 I think it would be more funny if the lists seemed to contain the current meta. Melta spam, razorback spam, and stormshields. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/219936-blood-angels-astronomican-article/#findComment-2626529 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sanguinarian Posted January 20, 2011 Share Posted January 20, 2011 AT LAST, FINALLY WE HAVE OUR FLYING LAND RAIDER. REJOICE BROTHERS! Uhh, we already had flying Land Raiders that are actual Land Raiders with AV14 all around! ;) IMHO I really don't think the SR scares people more than an actual, factual Land Raider deep-striking onto the board. I'll start another topic, but for overall effectiveness, I think my DC Dread with Drop Pod and 11 DC with Reclusiarch in a Land Raider Redeemer is scarier than the same units in an SR. Just my opinion. I will add an SR or 2 to my Battle Company and try it of course, but meta-wise I think the LRR > SR. Don't hijack this post with replies, I'll start a new post. ~ Sang. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/219936-blood-angels-astronomican-article/#findComment-2626552 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kayesh Posted January 21, 2011 Share Posted January 21, 2011 GW has used sample armies that use the latest model releases as far back as I remember (which I have to admit is the late 1980s). I can't make out the captain out in front with the Ultramarine kit, but is that a heart on his back banner? no its a black blood angel symbol - does look very heartlike though !! Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/219936-blood-angels-astronomican-article/#findComment-2627511 Share on other sites More sharing options...
igotsmeakabob!! Posted January 22, 2011 Share Posted January 22, 2011 Death Co. Dread with Blood Talons and a Magna Grapple.. what's he swinging those strength 6 fists at? Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/219936-blood-angels-astronomican-article/#findComment-2628705 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plague Angel Posted January 22, 2011 Author Share Posted January 22, 2011 Death Co. Dread with Blood Talons and a Magna Grapple.. what's he swinging those strength 6 fists at? That bothers me, too. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/219936-blood-angels-astronomican-article/#findComment-2628709 Share on other sites More sharing options...
biglou666 Posted January 22, 2011 Share Posted January 22, 2011 same. obviously GW forgot to put the magna grapple on the blood fist dread before painting it, and put it on the talon dread instead. :P *epic sigh* Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/219936-blood-angels-astronomican-article/#findComment-2628915 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Judaz Posted January 22, 2011 Share Posted January 22, 2011 Death Co. Dread with Blood Talons and a Magna Grapple.. what's he swinging those strength 6 fists at? It's also another S8 shot, so he's hopefully swinging those Talons at the squishy inside of a chimera... Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/219936-blood-angels-astronomican-article/#findComment-2629291 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plague Angel Posted January 22, 2011 Author Share Posted January 22, 2011 Death Co. Dread with Blood Talons and a Magna Grapple.. what's he swinging those strength 6 fists at? It's also another S8 shot, so he's hopefully swinging those Talons at the squishy inside of a chimera... Problem being, 1. Why on earth would you try and break a tank with a magna-grapple when you have a melta? 2. You can't drag a destroyed tank. You can only bring it towards you if it's not destroyed by your shooting. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/219936-blood-angels-astronomican-article/#findComment-2629299 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Judaz Posted January 22, 2011 Share Posted January 22, 2011 It's still another shot, if you don't have a magna grapple and miss with your melta, you will be swinging the Talons against a tank. It's might not the best solution, but... Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/219936-blood-angels-astronomican-article/#findComment-2629309 Share on other sites More sharing options...
igotsmeakabob!! Posted January 22, 2011 Share Posted January 22, 2011 The better solution is to not take the magna grapple on your Blood Talon-equipped Dread! Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/219936-blood-angels-astronomican-article/#findComment-2629340 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Judaz Posted January 22, 2011 Share Posted January 22, 2011 Hehe, if you say so. I will probably do it for the same reasons I take dual claws on my vanguard vets: 1 I can. 2 it looks cool. 3 it's shiny. 4 I don't even need a reason. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/219936-blood-angels-astronomican-article/#findComment-2629383 Share on other sites More sharing options...
vahouth Posted January 22, 2011 Share Posted January 22, 2011 It's still another shot, if you don't have a magna grapple and miss with your melta, you will be swinging the Talons against a tank. It's might not the best solution, but... It depends on the tank IMO. Since most have rear AV of 10, str 7 Talons on the charge should do some damage, dont' you think? Even an AV of 12 it's 5+ with rerolls, and before that 1 melta shot and one magna graple shot. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/219936-blood-angels-astronomican-article/#findComment-2629505 Share on other sites More sharing options...
ServoBadger Posted January 22, 2011 Share Posted January 22, 2011 I run my DC Dread with Talons and a Grapple mostly for the amusement value of him rampaging around the board, alternately mincing Orks and dragging Trukks here and there! But then I also take Jump Pack Death Company so this is probably not sound tactical advice. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/219936-blood-angels-astronomican-article/#findComment-2629602 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Judaz Posted January 23, 2011 Share Posted January 23, 2011 Can you reroll against vehicles with your talons? I didn't think reroll to wound worked against something without wounds? Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/219936-blood-angels-astronomican-article/#findComment-2629834 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Malatox Posted January 23, 2011 Share Posted January 23, 2011 Can you reroll against vehicles with your talons? I didn't think reroll to wound worked against something without wounds? It doesn't because no wounds are caused Malatox Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/219936-blood-angels-astronomican-article/#findComment-2629842 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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