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I think the thing i'll take away from the Battle is not to get fixated on the LANDRAIDER, just take the objectives and avoid getting caught in the open by the LAND RAIDER. I definitely got sucked in to the Bullet Magnet syndrome. My Combi-Melta's were ill used, 3xOne shot by my Sternguard I should have closed down on it for the double strength hit same with my MM Dread and MM LandSpeeder. I need to keep the Army, but use my Melta's more effectively, not change to silly tactics mid-flow and burn my dice bag!

As a guard player: VANQUIIISHEEERRR!

mnw
I'd really advise you to take the threat that a land raider represents seriously. You can ignore it if it isn't carrying terminators but if it is, and those terminators jump out and start beating face, your problems get a lot harder to deal with.

What I think you should take away from that battle is: "I need to bring more meltaguns, and make the ones I have as mobile and effective as possible."
AF

AbaddonFidelis wrote:mnw
I'd really advise you to take the threat that a land raider represents seriously. You can ignore it if it isn't carrying terminators but if it is, and those terminators jump out and start beating face, your problems get a lot harder to deal with.

What I think you should take away from that battle is: "I need to bring more meltaguns, and make the ones I have as mobile and effective as possible."
AF

Terminators outside of landraiders are easier to deal with than you think. Sure, they will usually kill what they assault, so only let it assault what you don't mind having killed. This means spreading out a bit, and staying mobile. Things that marines should always be doing IMHO. Shooting them is easier, so try to not be in combat during your turn lol (good thing SM have combat tactics and ATSKNF )

well.... I think that if you elect to receive the charge you'll be reacting to him in alot of ways past that point... it'll be at least a turn dealing with the terminators. But if you can melt the land raider on the way in you retain the initiative and keep the pressure on. Especially since the land raider isn't that hard to kill with melta attacks.... If the terminators do end up getting out before you can deal with it then yeah, unless its a redeemer, ignore it.
AF