Wulfebane Posted February 16, 2011 Share Posted February 16, 2011 So it just hit me. Our codex doesn't seem to allow for scouts with bikes. Why is this... and is there a way around it? Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/222549-wolf-scout-bike-squad/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
MaveriK Posted February 16, 2011 Share Posted February 16, 2011 no ale for you, for the answer is simple and true. FLUFF! Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/222549-wolf-scout-bike-squad/#findComment-2660588 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sigmund Hammerhand Posted February 16, 2011 Share Posted February 16, 2011 no ale for you, for the answer is simple and true. FLUFF! This. Another answer is simply "because". Why don't we get Ironclads, storm ravens, thunderfire cannons and so forth? Why aren't our land raiders immune to melta weapons and lances? Why don't we have apothecaries? Because. Calling it fluff is just another way of putting it. If GW wanted us to have those, they'd make up "fluff" to give us a reason why we can suddenly have them - i.e. thunderfire cannons that never before existed, thunderwolf cavalry and so forth. What an army can and can't have is an integral way of defining it's strengths and weaknesses and what makes it special and different to other armies. That's why there isn't just a Codex: Space Marines any more and nothing besides. Players using the 'nilla marine codex don't really ask for being able to field assault marines on bikes either... Also I believe that within the context of the space wolf codex, wolf scouts would make a list severely overpowered thanks to the turbo boost scout move. Is there a way around it? er... well you could use the normal C:SM codex for your wolves (the whole list, mind you) if you really wanted them... It's a bit like asking if there was a way to field a thunderhawk even though you can't do so normally. Answer is simple - not really, no. If you want bikes, you're going to have to go for swiftclaws. Of course you could also ask your opponent for permission to field scout bikes. If you ask nicely, they might even let you do this. But you can't do it in tournaments, and few players will allow you to do it either way. I don't get to use an avatar with my space wolves either, sadly. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/222549-wolf-scout-bike-squad/#findComment-2660636 Share on other sites More sharing options...
MaveriK Posted February 16, 2011 Share Posted February 16, 2011 *strokes beard* ... *looks puzzled* ... *turns around only to see Lukas dressed as the Joker* "why so serious???" *rubs eyes, sees stars, goes back to drinking from flagon* Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/222549-wolf-scout-bike-squad/#findComment-2660648 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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