LutherMax Posted June 15, 2016 Share Posted June 15, 2016 I normally don't pay the extra for the deathwind launcher (or whatever it's called) but occasionally get lucky with pot shots from the storm bolter - to the point where opponents actually get fixated on destroying the pod even when there are juicier targets around! So it got me thinking - would this distraction effect happen even more if it was the more threatening missile launcher inside..? How do you guys equip yours? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NTaW Posted June 16, 2016 Share Posted June 16, 2016 Stormbolters unless I really need to fill points. I prefer to drop them in advantageous spots (linebreaker, LoS or movement blockers) to make them more of a target instead of dropping points all over the place. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaptainHelion Posted June 16, 2016 Share Posted June 16, 2016 I use a DW launcher, but that's because the fellow I got that droppod off glued it in. It's a lot of fun, but it's main drawback is the short range Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sans Mercy Posted June 16, 2016 Share Posted June 16, 2016 I'd love to run more Deathwind launchers in pods, esp vs Nids, but a lot of 2+ Malenthrope cover abuse in my meta make it tough to justify. Thinking of it now the smaller bugs are always pushing up and aren't that often found in ruins. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaptainHelion Posted June 16, 2016 Share Posted June 16, 2016 Vs nids I think the DW has a lot of utility. S5 against t3 is wounding on 2s, and a large blast will hit a good chunk of a squad. Most of the small gribblies only have a 5/6+ save, so ap- isn't that huge a worry, and depending on your model placement, they'll probably have to get quite close to you, hopefully bringing them into the unfortunately all too short range. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Helias_Tancred Posted June 16, 2016 Share Posted June 16, 2016 I run 5 pods, 3 with deathwinds and 2 with stormbolters. I tend to be a little gutsy when using mine, especially since my prime pod riders are flamer tactical squads. So far they have done okay. I haven't killed any of my own Blood Angels. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlo Posted June 16, 2016 Share Posted June 16, 2016 As a guy who used 5 pods last night, 5 DWL would maybe have meant I tabled my opponent. Lots of S5 shooting there that isn't actually too easy to get rid of without wasting anti AV firepower. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xenith Posted June 16, 2016 Share Posted June 16, 2016 Deathwind all the way. 15pts for a whirlwind? Yes please. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jolemai Posted June 16, 2016 Share Posted June 16, 2016 Like every upgrade, you need to weigh it against whether or not it will add value to your force and whether or not you can afford it. Also the DML will increase the Drop Pod's target priority against non-MEQ armies so you need to take that into account as well. Me? I'm honestly easy but I do try and squeeze it in on, say, my DC lists. Don't underestimate the storm bolter though! My vehicle storm bolters are honest-to-Emperor, infamous. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xenith Posted June 16, 2016 Share Posted June 16, 2016 Likewise, My deathwind generally kills more than the dread that comes out of the pod. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sir Ovbov Posted June 16, 2016 Share Posted June 16, 2016 I am (trying to) magnetising mine so then I can change between them both. Edit: typo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jolemai Posted June 16, 2016 Share Posted June 16, 2016 I am (trying to) magnetising mine so then I can change between them both. Edit: typo Whilst he hasn't added a Drop Pod yet, I'd recommend having a look at Elmo's tutorial and mimicking the sponson magnetisation on the Drop Pod weaponry options. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlo Posted June 16, 2016 Share Posted June 16, 2016 The firing of the Stormbolters was an occasion at the end of my shooting phase every turn yesterday! They just all turned to gun down some sort of filthy Eldar! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
evildrcheese Posted June 16, 2016 Share Posted June 16, 2016 I magnetised mine, it's a pig to do, but it is possible. EDC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jolemai Posted June 16, 2016 Share Posted June 16, 2016 I'll be honest though, I often have permission to run mine a Lucius Pods so I leave the weapon off altogether... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaptainHelion Posted June 16, 2016 Share Posted June 16, 2016 Well, in that case, why wouldn't you? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LutherMax Posted June 16, 2016 Author Share Posted June 16, 2016 Interesting... thanks for the input guys! Next time I take pods I reckon I'll give it a whirl (pun intended) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jolemai Posted June 16, 2016 Share Posted June 16, 2016 Interesting... thanks for the input guys! Next time I take pods I reckon I'll give it a whirl (pun intended) You created this thread for the sole purpose of using that gag, right? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaptainHelion Posted June 16, 2016 Share Posted June 16, 2016 If Luther didn't, I'd have to castigate him. There's no art like the properly prepared pun. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LutherMax Posted June 16, 2016 Author Share Posted June 16, 2016 *wry smile* Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlo Posted June 16, 2016 Share Posted June 16, 2016 I bloody love our section I do. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sir Ovbov Posted June 16, 2016 Share Posted June 16, 2016 Is anyone else looking for more puns about drop pods or is it just me? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaptainHelion Posted June 16, 2016 Share Posted June 16, 2016 I was thinking of doing so, but I dropped that line of thought fairly soon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LutherMax Posted June 16, 2016 Author Share Posted June 16, 2016 I thought I had one, but it came crashing down Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xenith Posted June 16, 2016 Share Posted June 16, 2016 These are all awful, but to help you with your punning. I'll start a thread with my initial guidance soon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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