alexj89 Posted June 18, 2015 Share Posted June 18, 2015 Hi everybody! im new here around, i dint find a section where to present my self, so i start directly where i belong!!! I thought to star a mechanicum army, or well... i love Imperial knight, i had ordered 3 knight some days ago but i think to complete my new army with something all around in the mechanicum... and we come to the battle congretation! it'r really worth doing this formation ? and what i have to buy to play it ? thanks to all of u :D Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/309576-hi-new-mech-leader-here/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ammonius Posted June 18, 2015 Share Posted June 18, 2015 Welcome! Check out this thread for a great discussion and analysis of Knights and their use on the table top. Check out this thread for a cool fluff discussion that centers around Knights. And check out this thread for everything else! Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/309576-hi-new-mech-leader-here/#findComment-4092476 Share on other sites More sharing options...
alexj89 Posted June 18, 2015 Author Share Posted June 18, 2015 Welcome! Check out this thread for a great discussion and analysis of Knights and their use on the table top. Check out this thread for a cool fluff discussion that centers around Knights. And check out this thread for everything else! go why this stuff are not sticky!!! thank u man! for the IK part im done, can some one hel pe for the battle congregation ? specifically, it say that all weapon and weargear option are free... so, in our count in the list we consider onlt the flat unit cost ? Its sound amazin, so why some people told me its not so competitive ? Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/309576-hi-new-mech-leader-here/#findComment-4092568 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vel'Cona Posted June 18, 2015 Share Posted June 18, 2015 The general attitude toward the War Congregation is it gives you a lot of neat toys and is actually a good mix of units, but it has several downsides. On the one hand, you get max upgrades/options (but remember, you have to pay for additional models in a unit), but you have 10 compulsory units and not a lot of points to play with on either end. Some players consider Ruststalkers, Infiltrators, and Rangers to be inferior so they treat those units as a "tax" on the formation. Additionally, you won't be able to get much redundancy into the list since you're only taking one of each unit (and can't take more unless you ally). Finally, you'll be restricted on ally options (since you won't have a lot of spare points) so flexibility is further decreased. It's certainly not a bad formation, as you will have a lot of killing power and nifty tricks in your units, but the restriction will give you problems when engaging different foes. Also, keep in mind that some gaming formats do not allow Lords of War, so this Formation would be illegal in those formats (though this could be a non-issue depending on your gaming group). Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/309576-hi-new-mech-leader-here/#findComment-4092725 Share on other sites More sharing options...
alexj89 Posted June 18, 2015 Author Share Posted June 18, 2015 The general attitude toward the War Congregation is it gives you a lot of neat toys and is actually a good mix of units, but it has several downsides. On the one hand, you get max upgrades/options (but remember, you have to pay for additional models in a unit), but you have 10 compulsory units and not a lot of points to play with on either end. Some players consider Ruststalkers, Infiltrators, and Rangers to be inferior so they treat those units as a "tax" on the formation. Additionally, you won't be able to get much redundancy into the list since you're only taking one of each unit (and can't take more unless you ally). Finally, you'll be restricted on ally options (since you won't have a lot of spare points) so flexibility is further decreased. It's certainly not a bad formation, as you will have a lot of killing power and nifty tricks in your units, but the restriction will give you problems when engaging different foes. Also, keep in mind that some gaming formats do not allow Lords of War, so this Formation would be illegal in those formats (though this could be a non-issue depending on your gaming group). ok, thats pretty a clear explanation. So you think is not worth to buy ? as i say, for now i only ordered a IK, and i thought this kind of formation will be kinda cool. its better the web formation cohort mechanicus maybe with an IK as allied ? btw as i can see from the cult mechanicus battle congregation, i can put in it more troops than only 2! Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/309576-hi-new-mech-leader-here/#findComment-4092795 Share on other sites More sharing options...
raziel69r Posted June 18, 2015 Share Posted June 18, 2015 I play the War convocation Formation and I would defiantly recommend it. I had no interest whatsoever in Dragoons, Ruststalkers, Infiltrators or a knight but since running the formation I have found that these units are actually quite good and when used with canticles they can become AMAZING. Strength 8 and 9 ruststalkers and infiltrators beating down a wraithknight was a glorious sight. I am only playing at 1500 points right now as me and my buddies are preparing for a team tournament but I am really looking forward to bulking out the force with some retrobots which have also performed splendidly in the few games I have used them in. and yes the cohort formation looks poo in comparison. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/309576-hi-new-mech-leader-here/#findComment-4092833 Share on other sites More sharing options...
alexj89 Posted June 19, 2015 Author Share Posted June 19, 2015 I play the War convocation Formation and I would defiantly recommend it. I had no interest whatsoever in Dragoons, Ruststalkers, Infiltrators or a knight but since running the formation I have found that these units are actually quite good and when used with canticles they can become AMAZING. Strength 8 and 9 ruststalkers and infiltrators beating down a wraithknight was a glorious sight. I am only playing at 1500 points right now as me and my buddies are preparing for a team tournament but I am really looking forward to bulking out the force with some retrobots which have also performed splendidly in the few games I have used them in. and yes the cohort formation looks poo in comparison. thanks, good to see opinions about it!!! :D Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/309576-hi-new-mech-leader-here/#findComment-4093324 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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