fenhold Posted May 13, 2019 Share Posted May 13, 2019 Hello all. I'm curious if Templars play anything at all like they did in 4th/5th edition with the current edition? I'd walked away from playing after purchasing and reading the 6th edition rules and not caring for the changes. A G.W. store just opened near me and I'm considering getting back into the hobby, but I'm not interested in breaking models to re make my force to make it current. If anyone has a few minutes and would like to share their opinion, I would appreciate hearing some of the veteran players view of old vs. new Templar play. Thank you. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/355948-thinking-of-returning-but-have-a-few-questions/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
4ndroid Posted May 14, 2019 Share Posted May 14, 2019 I never played 5th only 1st and 8th edition, I've had a lot of fun with my chainsword and boltpistol Templars caveat I haven't won many battles with them, except some squeaker victories against Orks most of the time I'm shot off the table, I'm planning to mitigate that with more transports Guard is very strong this edition, I have a IG Tank army too, but its very much "that guy" never fought against Knights, you mileage may vary. Good luck Zealot! Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/355948-thinking-of-returning-but-have-a-few-questions/#findComment-5313699 Share on other sites More sharing options...
fenhold Posted May 15, 2019 Author Share Posted May 15, 2019 Thank you for the input. The majority of my units are set up with bolt pistol & chainsword, so that's good to hear. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/355948-thinking-of-returning-but-have-a-few-questions/#findComment-5314433 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marshal Mattias Posted May 15, 2019 Share Posted May 15, 2019 You will probably find some of your old squad loadouts are less effective than they used to be; others may be more so. If you still have dual missile-launcher termie squads, or lots of landspeeders, you may be a touch disappointed. The usual fluctuations in meta have been cycling around (as you might expect), but nothing is set in stone. While there are many changes, Black Templars are still capable of fielding large, 'black tide' style lists, which see a range of success and failure depending on how competitive you wish to be, and who you play against. Of course: ZEAL never changes, and we crusade on! :tu: Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/355948-thinking-of-returning-but-have-a-few-questions/#findComment-5314501 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marshal Vespasian Posted May 15, 2019 Share Posted May 15, 2019 Now would also be an opportune time to rejoin in order to crush the traitors in the upcoming ETL event Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/355948-thinking-of-returning-but-have-a-few-questions/#findComment-5314553 Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlmightyWalrus Posted May 15, 2019 Share Posted May 15, 2019 I'm going to, as always, be the pessimist and say that if you're going to be playing in a context that is primarily focused on competition, don't bother. We're in the lower end power-wise of one of the lower-end books power-wise. Anyone competent with a decently competetive list is likely to demolish you off the table in short order. That is not to say that you cannot win, but you're going to have to work much harder than other armies, and you'll still more likely than not lose. If your local meta is more relaxed we're perfectly fine though. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/355948-thinking-of-returning-but-have-a-few-questions/#findComment-5314631 Share on other sites More sharing options...
fenhold Posted May 16, 2019 Author Share Posted May 16, 2019 You will probably find some of your old squad loadouts are less effective than they used to be; others may be more so. If you still have dual missile-launcher termie squads, or lots of landspeeders, you may be a touch disappointed. The usual fluctuations in meta have been cycling around (as you might expect), but nothing is set in stone. While there are many changes, Black Templars are still capable of fielding large, 'black tide' style lists, which see a range of success and failure depending on how competitive you wish to be, and who you play against. Of course: ZEAL never changes, and we crusade on! I'd added several cyclone equipped terminators and typhoons before stepping away, but I'm not overly fond of either. Black tide is what I played for both Codex Armageddon and Codex Black Templars. I just bought the 8th edition rule book today. WOW, a very different game. Ill pick up the Space Marine codex soon to see what that looks like. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/355948-thinking-of-returning-but-have-a-few-questions/#findComment-5315089 Share on other sites More sharing options...
fenhold Posted May 16, 2019 Author Share Posted May 16, 2019 I'm going to, as always, be the pessimist and say that if you're going to be playing in a context that is primarily focused on competition, don't bother. We're in the lower end power-wise of one of the lower-end books power-wise. Anyone competent with a decently competetive list is likely to demolish you off the table in short order. That is not to say that you cannot win, but you're going to have to work much harder than other armies, and you'll still more likely than not lose. If your local meta is more relaxed we're perfectly fine though. Thank you for your input. Pessimist is very much my style. I don't play competitively, so that's not an issue. If rolling 1's and 2's was a path to victory, I would be nigh unstoppable. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/355948-thinking-of-returning-but-have-a-few-questions/#findComment-5315093 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brother Carpenter Posted May 16, 2019 Share Posted May 16, 2019 If rolling 1's and 2's was a path to victory, I would be nigh unstoppable. Yes that is so true. Ive los a squadof termies to grot shooting once... 5 wounds, 5 ones for armour safe... Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/355948-thinking-of-returning-but-have-a-few-questions/#findComment-5315186 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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