Redbaron997 Posted October 3, 2012 Share Posted October 3, 2012 So its seems that Bikes with their new lower price and Raptors are a very tough choice. One on side we get +1 Toughness and TL bolters while the other we get more models and fear. What are your feelings on it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the jeske Posted October 3, 2012 Share Posted October 3, 2012 bikes . mace biker lords are going to be actualy played and biker units can be bought cheaper then raptor units . raptors in general dont fit in to our armies , because everything costs so more points now . Doesnt mean that raptors are bad per se , they are better then they were , just because marks and icons have changed. But still taking them makes the list too unbalanced. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Warsmith Aznable Posted October 3, 2012 Share Posted October 3, 2012 Bikes will get into position faster and more reliably than Raptors, I think. That makes them a better choice in my mind when thinking of general use. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hornywingythingy Posted October 3, 2012 Share Posted October 3, 2012 Bikes look more tactically flexible, move faster, and look more survivable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
minigun762 Posted October 3, 2012 Share Posted October 3, 2012 My vote is raptors simply because I can't stand the idea of a marine on a space Harley. I hate it with a passion! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Verythrax Draconis Posted October 3, 2012 Share Posted October 3, 2012 ^this And I hate those bikes with jeep wheels design! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kol Saresk Posted October 3, 2012 Share Posted October 3, 2012 My vote is raptors simply because I can't stand the idea of a marine on a space Harley. I hate it with a passion! You could always make it a Space R1 if you want. Or a Quad. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iron Sage Posted October 3, 2012 Share Posted October 3, 2012 I think both units will have their places, but perhaps in different builds. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
minigun762 Posted October 3, 2012 Share Posted October 3, 2012 My vote is raptors simply because I can't stand the idea of a marine on a space Harley. I hate it with a passion! You could always make it a Space R1 if you want. Or a Quad. I will consider bikes when I can model my marines on pint sized defilers. B) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Verythrax Draconis Posted October 3, 2012 Share Posted October 3, 2012 My vote is raptors simply because I can't stand the idea of a marine on a space Harley. I hate it with a passion! You could always make it a Space R1 if you want. Or a Quad. I will consider bikes when I can model my marines on pint sized defilers. B) Model them or arachnid legs and use as count as ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Megalodon Posted October 3, 2012 Share Posted October 3, 2012 Bikes are my go to choice for sure, besides who doesn't love the idea of 26pt toughness 6 bikes with the MoN! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Killax Posted October 3, 2012 Share Posted October 3, 2012 Bikers, there is no real doubt about that. The only advantage the Raptors can have are in a heavy scenery battlefield. Cheers, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muskie Posted October 3, 2012 Share Posted October 3, 2012 I'm planning on doing both, Nurgle Bikers for sure as I'm going Nurgle Biker Lord for the annoyance factor if nothing else. I'm not sure how to equip Raptors optimally I'm thinking two plasma guns for my Raptors and one Flamer and one Melta for the bikers who will ride with the Lord. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iron Father Ferrum Posted October 4, 2012 Share Posted October 4, 2012 Raptors. Five man unit with two meltaguns, maybe a power weapon of some type on the champ. Deep strike, blow up tank. Next turn, charge something. For less than 150 points a pop, that's not shabby. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Biaz Posted October 4, 2012 Share Posted October 4, 2012 Definitely Raptors. 5-10 man squad with meltaguns jumping around cover, blowing up vehicles and counter-charging enemy units. I just like the feel alot more. Also, I've never liked bikes as a personal thing. Space Marines riding bikes shooting rockets always seemed kinda OTT, even for GW :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Ragnarok Posted October 4, 2012 Share Posted October 4, 2012 I love bikes, but I like the raptor models plus I have bikes in my SW army and will probably have them again in my DA army when I attempt that project. If not for all that I'd probably pick bikes quick tho, especially with the mark of nurgle and a multiwound character. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lepaca Posted October 4, 2012 Share Posted October 4, 2012 Thinking about a unit of Slaanesh FNP bikers with an outflanking lord. Does that seem viable? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phoros Posted October 4, 2012 Share Posted October 4, 2012 Bikers appeal to me quite a lot now, and I'm considering modelling a unit of Night Lords bikers with MoN and Scary Icon... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brother Nihm Posted October 4, 2012 Share Posted October 4, 2012 Bikers appeal to me quite a lot now, and I'm considering modelling a unit of Night Lords bikers with MoN and Scary Icon...Been using that since forever in friendly games, and now that they are even better - fun times ahead! Edit: Found some old pics: Vroooooom! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the jeske Posted October 4, 2012 Share Posted October 4, 2012 Vroooooom! why no DE chains added with the token "just married cans"-look alike imperial guardsman draged behind .and the obligatory nurgle NL lord on his attack bike to make him more huge [double good nowadays with how the mace works] ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brother Nihm Posted October 4, 2012 Share Posted October 4, 2012 Good ideas Jeske. :yes: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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