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2011/04/20 15:06:29
Subject: Noob Tau
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Fresh-Faced New User
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Hey there,
This is my first shot at playing the game, although I've owned a copy of the rules for about 10 years. I plan on playing Tau in CT. First I'd like to say hello.
Hello.
Next, is there a new Tau codex coming out that will greatly affect they way I should build a small army?
Thanks
Beast
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2011/04/20 15:09:21
Subject: Re:Noob Tau
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Rampaging Furioso Blood Angel Dreadnought
Potters Bar, UK
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Welcome to Dakka!
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2011/04/20 15:18:27
Subject: Noob Tau
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Mighty Brass Scorpion of Khorne
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Hey 
Welcome to Dakka!
It isn't confirmed that Tau will be getting a new codex, but there are rumours that they will be done fairly soon (there are 2 or 3 others that are likely to come before it though). But all of this is just what I've seen in the news & rumours section, so don't assume its right 
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2011/04/20 15:31:36
Subject: Noob Tau
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Fresh-Faced New User
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Thanks guys! So Im good with my 3rd edition Tau codex or should I get a 4th edition codex? Is there a big difference between the two?
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2011/04/20 15:58:44
Subject: Noob Tau
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Mighty Brass Scorpion of Khorne
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You'll need the most up to date one if you want to play in most places. From my experience I can old get away with playing an outdated codex with friends when I check with them in advance.
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2011/04/20 16:14:13
Subject: Noob Tau
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Bounding Black Templar Assault Marine
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Greetings, xeno!
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2011/04/20 19:38:41
Subject: Noob Tau
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Fresh-Faced New User
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Thanks all!
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2011/04/20 20:06:06
Subject: Noob Tau
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Death-Dealing Dark Angels Devastator
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welcome to dakka dakka
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 7000 orks
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2011/04/20 20:23:52
Subject: Re:Noob Tau
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Strategizing Grey Knight Chapter Master
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Welcome to dakka
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2011/04/20 23:55:07
Subject: Re:Noob Tau
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Fixture of Dakka
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Hello and welcome to Dakka!
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"But i'm more than just a little curious, how you're planning to go about making your amends, to the dead?" -The Noose-APC
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Come again some other day
The devil has my ear today
I'll never hear a word you say" Weak and Powerless - APC
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2011/04/21 18:55:14
Subject: Noob Tau
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Fresh-Faced New User
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Thanks~!
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2011/04/21 19:04:19
Subject: Noob Tau
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Terrifying Wraith
Training sheep, Stocking Urchins.
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Welcome to Dakka!
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2011/04/21 20:25:39
Subject: Noob Tau
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Nimble Dark Rider
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Welcome to the world of Dakka!
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Reason begets doubt; doubt begets heresy
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2011/04/21 20:33:24
Subject: Noob Tau
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Fixture of Dakka
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Welcome to Dakka.
Yeah, you'll want to get the 4th edition codex and then the FAQ/Errata off of GWs website.
Do you already have an army or about to start out?
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2011/04/22 12:31:18
Subject: Noob Tau
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Fresh-Faced New User
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About to start out. Any suggestions?
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2011/04/22 13:10:45
Subject: Noob Tau
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Scarred Ultramarine Tyrannic War Veteran
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Welcome to Dakkadakka!
If you’re looking for tactics or want some suggestions start a new thread in an appropriate section the people there will be more likely to answer your questions. I can't I never have nor will play Tau.
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2011/04/22 13:33:53
Subject: Noob Tau
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Fixture of Dakka
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For a new Tau player, I'd suggest a battleforce which whill give you a viable 750 point-ish force. Later you'll need to add more as you play and find out what works for you but in general, I'd suggest the following shopping list (not all at once of course):
- A box or two of firewarriors (leave the shoulderpads off and use carbines and you can make pathfinders out of them)
- 2 more devilfish
- 2 skyray kits (as they also have all the bits for hammerheads)
- 3 broadsides
- 8 kroot hounds (you can convert fantasy chaos hounds if you have the will and inclination)
- 6-9 more crisis suits
- more kroot, if you like them, but avoid the krootox for now as the current rules really hamstring them.
- 3 pirahna (more if you like them because they can be in units of 5).
Getting this stuff, over time, will easily provide you a 2500-3000 pt army.
Anyway, like I said at the beginning, start off with the battleforce and see what you like and then just build from there. Tau are all about unit synergy and your play style will affect what works for you; moreso than more strategically forgiving armies like ultramarines.
Good luck!
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Six mistakes mankind keeps making century after century: Believing that personal gain is made by crushing others; Worrying about things that cannot be changed or corrected; Insisting that a thing is impossible because we cannot accomplish it; Refusing to set aside trivial preferences; Neglecting development and refinement of the mind; Attempting to compel others to believe and live as we do |
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2011/04/25 17:35:47
Subject: Noob Tau
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Chalice-Wielding Sanguinary High Priest
Arlington TX, but want to be back in Seattle WA
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Welcome to the Dak!
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2011/05/04 18:36:34
Subject: Noob Tau
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Fresh-Faced New User
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I've starting putting together an army, but because I'm painting as I go, I'm taking it slow.
For far I have:
30 Firewarriors
12 Kroot
Whats the next step to get to 500?
Thanks,
~Beast~
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2011/05/04 18:50:14
Subject: Noob Tau
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Nimble Dark Rider
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Hello and welcome to Dakkadakka!
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Reason begets doubt; doubt begets heresy
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2011/05/04 19:43:25
Subject: Re:Noob Tau
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Purposeful Hammerhead Pilot
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Welcome to Dakka!
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2011/05/04 19:52:28
Subject: Noob Tau
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Sneaky Sniper Drone
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Welcome to Dakka
Well... you need a HQ choice for the army to be playable, you have your two manditory troop choices (you really have 3-4 with how many fire warriors) So i would pick up a commander suit!
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This message was edited 2 times. Last update was at 2011/05/04 19:53:07
 How to win with Tau: hide with lots of railguns!
 1000pts of Grey Tau!
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2011/05/05 11:14:49
Subject: Noob Tau
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Sslimey Sslyth
Busy somewhere, airin' out the skin jobs.
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Welcome aboard.
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2011/05/19 10:15:45
Subject: Noob Tau
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2011/05/19 18:50:19
Subject: Noob Tau
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Scarred Ultramarine Tyrannic War Veteran
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Greetings
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2011/06/01 11:27:23
Subject: Noob Tau
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Emboldened Warlock
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Welcome!
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Stats since joining Dakka
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Fallen Angels: 3 Win, 0 lose, 0 draw
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2011/06/01 21:08:34
Subject: Noob Tau
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Death-Dealing Dark Angels Devastator
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Welcome to Dakka dakka
and enjoy your stay
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7000 orks
4000 chaos
2500 dark angels
1000 tyranids
if i don't answer while im online i
pm me for questions
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2011/06/01 21:17:32
Subject: Noob Tau
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Unhealthy Competition With Other Legions
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Welcome to Dakka,
I advise 2 teams of at least 6 pathfinders giving you a good force multiplier, they don't need their devilfishes so have firewarriors jump into them. These can then hop off to objectives
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