Bloody Legionnaire Posted February 20, 2013 Author Share Posted February 20, 2013 Thanks for the reply, I just don't like them enough to run all three HS slots with Long Fangs and I almost refuse to. I'm not one that wants to go completely foot slogger anyway.About the Vindicator getting shot at too much. With the new rules on placing terrain can't I just formulate my own strategy for the Vindicators utilizing plenty of cover so they are not targeted so easily? Also in Egil Ironwolfs fluff it speaks of the Ironwolf's company using Rhinos to block Enemys escape roots, I was wondering how well the Rhino would work for block partial LOS on the vindicator and creating a sort of barricade. Thoughts? Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/271506-long-fang-alternatives/page/2/#findComment-3309875 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raulmichile Posted February 20, 2013 Share Posted February 20, 2013 They are rather good once their squads disembarked and now the transports are empty. The thing is that they grant cover to you and from you also so you need to be careful at the time moving them trying to block LOS in your opponent's turn and moving them away in your turn for the Vindi to shoot freely. Besides, you need a lot of space to move 2 or 3 tanks together. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/271506-long-fang-alternatives/page/2/#findComment-3309908 Share on other sites More sharing options...
dswanick Posted February 20, 2013 Share Posted February 20, 2013 Thanks for the reply, I just don't like them enough to run all three HS slots with Long Fangs and I almost refuse to. I'm not one that wants to go completely foot slogger anyway. About the Vindicator getting shot at too much. With the new rules on placing terrain can't I just formulate my own strategy for the Vindicators utilizing plenty of cover so they are not targeted so easily? Also in Egil Ironwolfs fluff it speaks of the Ironwolf's company using Rhinos to block Enemys escape roots, I was wondering how well the Rhino would work for block partial LOS on the vindicator and creating a sort of barricade. Thoughts? Actually, it's 3 of 4 HS slots, because my allied HS slot is either a Fast BA Vindicator/Predator or IG mech. But I hear ya. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/271506-long-fang-alternatives/page/2/#findComment-3309922 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bloody Legionnaire Posted February 20, 2013 Author Share Posted February 20, 2013 So wait, when you take allies you gain an extra HS slot? I don't know any of the rules for Allies and what not. Allies sounds like a cool idea but for now I'm too stuck on being a purest. I would like to get good with my Army by itself before I start bring in other units. Plus it keeps my costs down =P Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/271506-long-fang-alternatives/page/2/#findComment-3309928 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Squark Posted February 20, 2013 Share Posted February 20, 2013 So wait, when you take allies you gain an extra HS slot? I don't know any of the rules for Allies and what not. Allies sounds like a cool idea but for now I'm too stuck on being a purest. I would like to get good with my Army by itself before I start bring in other units. Plus it keeps my costs down =P Well, your Allied detachment has 1 HQ slot (Mandatory), 2 Troop slots (1 mandatory), and 1 optional Elite, Fast Attack, and Heavy Support choice. For Marine vehicles, for all intents and purposes, its an extra slot. Only difference is some armies have a few special rules for some of their vehicles (Blood Angels vehicles based on the rhino chassis are more expensive, but faster, while our Dreadnaughts can take Wolf tail talismans for psychic defense, for instance). At the moment, discounting Imperial Guard (Because everyone loves imperial guard allies. Apart from Orks and 'Nids, who are kind of jealous anyway), Codex Marines is probably the best ally choice of the armies on this board. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/271506-long-fang-alternatives/page/2/#findComment-3309946 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bloody Legionnaire Posted February 21, 2013 Author Share Posted February 21, 2013 The more I read about them, the more I become set on going with two vindicators and one long fang pack for my heavy support. I think I'm sold fellas! Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/271506-long-fang-alternatives/page/2/#findComment-3310255 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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