Kassill Posted June 10, 2011 Share Posted June 10, 2011 Forgive me if this has been discussed, but I just got to thinking on Thunderwolves after posting in another thread, do they give +1 wound to those who have to purchase the Thunderwolf Mount? After looking, the answer is no. Why is that? Thunderwolf Cavalry, who come with the Thunderwolf already in their statline have 2 wounds (rider, Thunerwolf). But those who have to "buy" theirs from their wargear selections dont. Why? Has this been FAQ'd? Did I miss something? Or is my thinking here wrong? Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/231702-oddity-on-thunderwolves/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nrthstar Posted June 10, 2011 Share Posted June 10, 2011 I thought about this once too, but since it doesn't say +1 wound in the description, I gave up on my logic and moved on. All I can say is to do the same :rolleyes: Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/231702-oddity-on-thunderwolves/#findComment-2787744 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wulfebane Posted June 10, 2011 Share Posted June 10, 2011 Likely because, with the exception of the Iron Priest, all 2 Units that can take a TWM wargear option already have multiple wounds (minimum of 2, which is equivalent to a TWM pack member) and adding more would be overkill. As for the Iron Priest, between cyberwolves and servitors, they can potentially have up to 7 meat shields following them around, so giving them another wound is, again, overkill. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/231702-oddity-on-thunderwolves/#findComment-2787763 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jarl Kjaran Coldheart Posted June 10, 2011 Share Posted June 10, 2011 i would say for it was probably due to a matter of game balance. a wolf lord on a TWM is a WS6, S/T5 W3 A5 beast. thats before wargear and sagas. as the TH/SS thunderlords prove, its a crazy awesome combo. maybe phil kelly didnt want people to go completely overboard on a single model. sides, just how expensive would everything be if another W was giving in the profile? WLK Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/231702-oddity-on-thunderwolves/#findComment-2787768 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kassill Posted June 10, 2011 Author Share Posted June 10, 2011 Haha, yeah, that would insane to have a Thunderlord with more wounds than ol' Logan himself! Guess I'll have to do like Nrth and give up on my logic. :huh: Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/231702-oddity-on-thunderwolves/#findComment-2787776 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dewi Sant Posted June 10, 2011 Share Posted June 10, 2011 It will prob get FAQ around about the time that GW release FWC just to tempt us all the more into buying them. :huh: Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/231702-oddity-on-thunderwolves/#findComment-2787797 Share on other sites More sharing options...
PKAwolf Posted June 10, 2011 Share Posted June 10, 2011 It will prob get FAQ around about the time that GW release FWC just to tempt us all the more into buying them. :D I wouldn't hold my breath on that, but if we can wish list on how GW can entice us to buy more... FAQ Canis Uslessborn to let TWC count as scoring troops instead of (or in addition) Fen Wolves Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/231702-oddity-on-thunderwolves/#findComment-2788106 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nrthstar Posted June 10, 2011 Share Posted June 10, 2011 It will prob get FAQ around about the time that GW release FWC just to tempt us all the more into buying them. :D I wouldn't hold my breath on that, but if we can wish list on how GW can entice us to buy more... FAQ Canis Uslessborn to let TWC count as scoring troops instead of (or in addition) Fen Wolves I wonder if they realized that he was useless and so didn't put out any other models in hopes of forcing people to buy him and use him as a conversion. No I don't really wonder that, just a smarmy remark from a Guy who has spent way too much money. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/231702-oddity-on-thunderwolves/#findComment-2788114 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Ragnarok Posted June 10, 2011 Share Posted June 10, 2011 Agreed on balance. Thunder lords with 4 wounds, T5, Eternal Warrior with T.Hammer and Shield and 6 attacks on the charge is just begging for an ocean of whiney tears and gnashing of the teeth. ;) Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/231702-oddity-on-thunderwolves/#findComment-2788265 Share on other sites More sharing options...
rodgambit Posted June 10, 2011 Share Posted June 10, 2011 I think it would have been great but when GW can't even get the "Saga of the Hunter" models to work with OBEL then I wouldn't expect them to get this right either. We will eventually be on the bottom as each new book creates more and more things that outclass the one before it. GK's anyone? Str 7 assault cannons for 5 points and an HQ equal in cost to Logan that makes me cry. Logan should have 4 wounds for as much as he cost and Bjorn higher I and extra armor. I just think the named HQ's in our book are way overpriced for what they are lacking. On the flip side of that we have a great cheap HQ option in the rune priest and very cool customizable HQ's. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/231702-oddity-on-thunderwolves/#findComment-2788274 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wulfebane Posted June 10, 2011 Share Posted June 10, 2011 I suddenly want a Thunderwolf with twin-linked assault cannons strapped to its chest like in Jonah Hex.... Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/231702-oddity-on-thunderwolves/#findComment-2788318 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kassill Posted June 10, 2011 Author Share Posted June 10, 2011 I suddenly want a Thunderwolf with twin-linked assault cannons strapped to its chest like in Jonah Hex.... So much win in that sentence! :) ;) Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/231702-oddity-on-thunderwolves/#findComment-2788334 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nrthstar Posted June 10, 2011 Share Posted June 10, 2011 I suddenly want a Thunderwolf with twin-linked assault cannons and chuck Norris's beard strapped to its chest like in Jonah Hex.... Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/231702-oddity-on-thunderwolves/#findComment-2788350 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bloodmange Posted June 10, 2011 Share Posted June 10, 2011 While Chick Norris does have a beard one would find it hard confuse with chest hair...but I digress. That would be scary on the field! Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/231702-oddity-on-thunderwolves/#findComment-2788454 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Ragnarok Posted June 11, 2011 Share Posted June 11, 2011 On topic please. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/231702-oddity-on-thunderwolves/#findComment-2789132 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Schertenleib Posted June 11, 2011 Share Posted June 11, 2011 I think it would have been great but when GW can't even get the "Saga of the Hunter" models to work with OBEL then I wouldn't expect them to get this right either. We will eventually be on the bottom as each new book creates more and more things that outclass the one before it. GK's anyone? Str 7 assault cannons for 5 points and an HQ equal in cost to Logan that makes me cry. Logan should have 4 wounds for as much as he cost and Bjorn higher I and extra armor. I just think the named HQ's in our book are way overpriced for what they are lacking. On the flip side of that we have a great cheap HQ option in the rune priest and very cool customizable HQ's. :D Let's not start that again :P Though I would like to know why Thunderwolves can't have Saga of the Hunter. Seems like it would be a natural fit for wolves. I know, I know...balance. :P Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/231702-oddity-on-thunderwolves/#findComment-2789142 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kassill Posted June 11, 2011 Author Share Posted June 11, 2011 What if they bumped the cost for the TWM by like 5-10 points to include +1W? Still balanced, or no? Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/231702-oddity-on-thunderwolves/#findComment-2789154 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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