IG power blobs, how do i play them?

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**AnomanderRake**

This may not be the best possible option, but I've seen combined squads used to shield heavy weapons with the weight of Conscript bodies; a platoon with a full Conscript unit, two Infantry squads and a command squad with autocannons, and a pair of heavy weapon squads with autocannons. Most annoying thing I've ever had to kill in my life, primarily because my army's short-ranged mechanized Eldar so I had to wade through the autocannon fire to get close enough to do anything.

**dakka farta**

alarmingrick wrote:
Blacksails wrote:
alarmingrick wrote:Just my opinion, but at 1850, i think 2 hydras would be worth it.
you could go 2 hydras and a manticore. leaves you 40 points to play with.

I second this. I understand not having the models, but once you have the cash to spend, go grab a manticore! They're beautiful models too!

*EDIT* Who are you running the Lord with?

Further editing...I prefer Ogryn over Rough Riders, to answer your question. Rough Riders aren't terrible, and they're certainly a fun unit to use, but unless you hit an expensive unit with minimal invuln saves, you're not gonna deal a whole lot of damage. S5 I5 power weapons seem like a good thing, but with WS3, your losing half your attacks off the bat, then you fold to a light breeze. At least they're cheap.

Ogryn have staying power, with a good shooting attack and can lay a beat down in CC. Lack of individual model customization leaves you losing models before you'd like to. I like 'em and they work well with foot blobs.

I finally talked myself into buying Ogryns, now i just have to field them!
but seriously, i've been thinking if you do go with the Ogryns, i'd give them a Chimera. and that might not be
the best for your list. again, IMHO.

Okay since ogryn are better i will run them i have three already guess im gonna have to buy and convert some ogres. About the lord commissar i wanted to put him with the blob to further enhance the power of the unit as he is really strong, oh yeah i dont need the chimera for the ogryn as i will use them as meat shields giving cover saves to my blob.