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2010/04/07 18:58:06
Subject: Blood Angels vs. Mech Guard Play test game one bat rep
My first Blood Angels Playtest Video. We tried out the following list vs. my Mech guard.
Overall it was a good learning experience for what the new 'Angels are capable of, and how to go about it.
I like the fast moving vehicles, and the psykers, but I don't like the lack of long range fire. However I don't think I'll be able to get around the long range fire part, as my guts telling me the more competitive builds will be all out aggro assault.
The basic idea of the list is to rush forward and pound the heck out of your enemy. The single Librarian model hangs out in a razorback and gives everything a 5+ cover save.
It was a good starting point to jump in on the angels, and use some of their special stuff, however I think the direction this list will end up taking is more assault troops with jump packs and enough armor just to screen them.
Posted up on Youtube
This message was edited 1 time. Last update was at 2010/04/13 23:09:00
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2010/04/07 19:41:49
Subject: Re:Blood Angels vs. Mech Guard Play test game one bat rep
You are going to go totally aggro assault with what? 2 dreads and 20 marines with 1 fist? IMO, BA have plenty of long range options in HS, and the speed to deliver short range guns where they are needed in other slots. Why no wings of sanguinius on the dreads?
Good looking "guard" army though
This message was edited 1 time. Last update was at 2010/04/07 19:43:33
Also, be careful about the librarian's ability to give a 5+ to vehicles, that is an ongoing topic of debate (I do not want it to bleed over here) but it might be worth planning on not having the ability until something official about the SW and BA powers comes to light.
Finally a video battle report that doesn't have any background commotion at all or unnecessary music in it. I also liked that you went straight to business and did not utter things like "we'll see what happens next turn" or "we'll be back at the top of turn 2". Way to go!
2010/04/13 23:08:35
Subject: Re:Blood Angels vs. Mech Guard Play test game one bat rep
