knife&fork Posted November 8, 2012 Share Posted November 8, 2012 They don't, unfortunately. Twin heavy bolters, or twin las. Actually, now that I think of it, grab some plasmaguns and convert twin las into las/plas. It's also a pretty easy conversion: chop off one of the lascannon barrels and glue two plasmaguns there. BA plasmabacks are the new sex. Fast Plasmabacks are really nice. What's not so nice is when you loose your last hullpoint to a get's hot :) Kinda funny though when it happens to someone else. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/265216-light-mech/page/2/#findComment-3233430 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brom MKIV Posted November 9, 2012 Author Share Posted November 9, 2012 Man some nice discussion so far. I'm in a similar boat as DominicJ in that I've played against many RB lists but I've never piloted one. I'm currently playing SW running 2-3 tlac RBs with drop pods and vindis to take the heat off. BAs have the benefit of fast, making lc/tlpg setup very good but I think tlac is just as good now and its worth noting that the tlac is actually better when stunned and against flyers and horde. DominicJ- fwiw I'm using the older baal pred box sets since they come with turret options for tlac/tllc/ac and lc/hb/hf sponsons and their dirt cheap in comparison to the new kit. I payed 30 for mine. Anyway the turret may not be traditional RB kit but damn they look cool especially with dozers. If I can't have baal preds I'll at least have imitations! Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/265216-light-mech/page/2/#findComment-3233494 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shaggy12009 Posted November 9, 2012 Share Posted November 9, 2012 People say rhinos and razorbacks suck now because they can be glanced to death. I happen to think more wrecks is a bonus. Say there is a fire lane that your opponent is using to full advantage. Even better, he's hitting you with dark reapers. Move your rhino up the lane sideways to plug that gap as much as possible and dare them to wreck it. If they don't get an explosion result, there's a good chance they'll wreck/immobilize it in place. If you can do this between LoS blocking terrain, you've just protected a large amount of real estate and shut down a really nasty unit! Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/265216-light-mech/page/2/#findComment-3233539 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deschenus Maximus Posted November 9, 2012 Share Posted November 9, 2012 They don't, unfortunately. Twin heavy bolters, or twin las. Actually, now that I think of it, grab some plasmaguns and convert twin las into las/plas. It's also a pretty easy conversion: chop off one of the lascannon barrels and glue two plasmaguns there. BA plasmabacks are the new sex. Fast Plasmabacks are really nice. What's not so nice is when you loose your last hullpoint to a get's hot :P Kinda funny though when it happens to someone else. Well, since the plasmagun is twinlinked, the chance of that is pretty remote. Two ones in a row, and then still a 50% chance to save. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/265216-light-mech/page/2/#findComment-3233546 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brom MKIV Posted November 9, 2012 Author Share Posted November 9, 2012 Nah rhino and razorback spam aren't dead in fact id say the proliferation of infantry may have strengthened mechanized infantry in some respects. Either way I know its strange to be getting into Mech now but after years of playing infantry I've suddenly found a strong desire for treads. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/265216-light-mech/page/2/#findComment-3233555 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brom MKIV Posted November 9, 2012 Author Share Posted November 9, 2012 Nah rhino and razorback spam aren't dead in fact id say the proliferation of infantry may have strengthened mechanized infantry in some respects. Either way I know its strange to be getting into Mech now but after years of playing infantry I've suddenly found a strong desire for treads. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/265216-light-mech/page/2/#findComment-3233556 Share on other sites More sharing options...
CitadelArmyGuy Posted November 9, 2012 Share Posted November 9, 2012 Well, since the plasmagun is twinlinked, the chance of that is pretty remote. Two ones in a row, and then still a 50% chance to save. weeelllll teeechnically you could roll a 2 and then a 1 also. But that'd just be splitting atoms..... eh, eh? Get it? plasma... atoms.... eh?..... guys? where's everyone going? :lol: Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/265216-light-mech/page/2/#findComment-3233606 Share on other sites More sharing options...
ianj253 Posted November 9, 2012 Share Posted November 9, 2012 I haven't seen anyone mention vindicator. I have never used them but thought a list with 3 baals and 2 vindis sounds awesome. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/265216-light-mech/page/2/#findComment-3233727 Share on other sites More sharing options...
DominicJ Posted November 9, 2012 Share Posted November 9, 2012 I used to use a three demolisher list and it was brutal. Not sure if vindicators have quite as much rocket sauce, not being front av14, but a nice trick. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/265216-light-mech/page/2/#findComment-3233759 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leonaides Posted November 9, 2012 Share Posted November 9, 2012 A pair of vindicators never let me down when I use them... People say you're risking shooting your own troops but if I've already got the enemy that close and there really isn't anything else to shoot at then I've already won... Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/265216-light-mech/page/2/#findComment-3234047 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brom MKIV Posted November 9, 2012 Author Share Posted November 9, 2012 Vindis are sick now although BAs pay too much, but the ability to flatten ANYTHING, even armour is amazing. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/265216-light-mech/page/2/#findComment-3234216 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brom MKIV Posted November 9, 2012 Author Share Posted November 9, 2012 Sorry webs down phone keeps double posting.. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/265216-light-mech/page/2/#findComment-3234218 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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