tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8823747077609349527.post71334117302045950..comments2023-05-02T08:23:02.824-04:00Comments on Melta Spam: Tactical versus TH/SS TerminatorsGornallhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13033702961765246406noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8823747077609349527.post-85115370661743171712012-07-22T18:16:28.491-04:002012-07-22T18:16:28.491-04:00I think the TH/SS Termies versus Warriors fight wo...I think the TH/SS Termies versus Warriors fight would be mutually assured destruction, but to be honest I haven't run the math. I do think that a single charge from the TH/SS Termies more than outweighs a game's worth of shooting from Tactical Termies against most tough targets.Gornallhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13033702961765246406noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8823747077609349527.post-22220125576785714092012-07-19T11:45:48.148-04:002012-07-19T11:45:48.148-04:00Just to point out, bonesword warriors can go toe-t...Just to point out, bonesword warriors can go toe-to-toe with THSS termies. On the charge they will kill most before they get to swing. That's on a model-per-model/ point-for-point bases. Just something to keep in mind.<br /><br />It really does come down to the role you want them to play. If you just want tar pitting, there are cheaper ways of doing it. When comparing the two terminator squads, is that one, maybe two rounds of combat the THSS will get a game worth the 5-7 rounds of shooting the tacticals will get? If your army can make that trade off, and you think the role is needed, then they might be what you need.TheGraveMindhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02202256201375802641noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8823747077609349527.post-17393887291746642432012-07-13T11:52:17.774-04:002012-07-13T11:52:17.774-04:00Yeah... your inputs are actually making me rethink...Yeah... your inputs are actually making me rethink my choices quite a bit. In 5th I ran the THSS in a LR with a barebones Null Zone Libby and it never felt like a true Deathstar... it felt like a balanced piece of the list. However, Calgar pushes it firmly into Deathstar territory, so I am torn. I might need to choose between him and the LR/Assault Termies combo.Gornallhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13033702961765246406noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8823747077609349527.post-37630456924696646612012-07-13T06:33:40.284-04:002012-07-13T06:33:40.284-04:00A well justified decision! :)
I think its undenia...A well justified decision! :)<br /><br />I think its undeniable that TH/SS wins out vs deathstars due to the 3++ invunerable save, but in order to counter that one tactic (the deathstar) you're effective creating our own deathstart and investing (200+250+230) 680 points into it. That whole unit which could, potential, be taken out in seven shots has got a lot to do to earn those points back!<br /><br />As for the Land Raider, I think the Fortress of Redemption has deffinately got to be a contender for a replacement for shooting-based armies in 6th. 3 AV 14 bunkers, with multiple heavy weapons, skyfire and a fortified walkway (therefore giving you a 3+ cover save) suddenly deals with survivability of a LOT of units. You're obviously going to have to theme the army to get the maximum us out of it, but sniper scouts, termies and devestors in there gives you such a formidable firebase Deathstarts would struggle to reach you in time. Few units in rhinos in reserves to push for backfield objectives in late game and you're onto a winner. But I'm going well off track here! :)<br /><br />I guess the bottom line is horse for courses. If you want a unit capable of dealing with ANYTHING in the game, TT/SS are the way to go but be prepared to sink 40-50% of your points into one unit. If you're generally going to try and avoid Deathstars/blast them off the board, I think Multiple Tactical terminator squads come right into there own.<br /><br />Good article though, you nearly had me converted at one point. I'm guess I'm just as tight with my points as I am with my money! :)Rauhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03541288205838663990noreply@blogger.com