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2011/07/31 22:42:09
Subject: Noob out for the Greater Good!
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Disbeliever of the Greater Good
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Hey everybody,
I'm relatively new to Warhammer 40k (and all of GW for that matter). I started off with Tau as my first army. Their cool and all, but I've only played a few casual games against some Orks. So, questions.
1. How do Tau tend to fare against Marines? Eldar? Nids? Etc.?
2. As I've never been to a tournament, I just need a bit of clarification before I go. Now, I know each store has a different policy on this, but what is the general rule for WYSIWYG?
Any feedback is appreciated.
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2011/07/31 23:00:29
Subject: Noob out for the Greater Good!
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Winged Kroot Vulture
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First of all, welcome aboard!
1. The Tau are middle ground competitive, at best. Certain units have very obvious flaws. Some wargear/weapons/units are designed as counters/enhancers for rules that no longer exist. All in all, Tau players are pretty anxious for a new book, but a cunning Tau player can make do fairly well with what they currently have.
2. WYSUWYG is required at nearly all tournaments.
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2011/07/31 23:01:44
Subject: Noob out for the Greater Good!
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Decrepit Dakkanaut
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Hello and welcome.
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2011/08/01 02:02:41
Subject: Re:Noob out for the Greater Good!
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Strategizing Grey Knight Chapter Master
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Hi,
Welcome to Dakka 
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2011/08/01 02:10:41
Subject: Re:Noob out for the Greater Good!
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Steadfast Grey Hunter
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For the greater good!
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"Though we face the power of hell, and death is at our side, we fear not, for the Emperor is with us through it all. If we live, we live for the Emperor. If we die, we die for the Emperor. So whether we live or die, we are the Emperor's. We are Grey Knights and this is why we came to be." - Grand Master Dreadknightl |
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2011/08/02 12:00:16
Subject: Noob out for the Greater Good!
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Purposeful Hammerhead Pilot
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Welcome!
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2011/08/02 13:09:28
Subject: Noob out for the Greater Good!
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Rifleman Grey Knight Venerable Dreadnought
Realm of Hobby
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Welcome to Dakka!
Direct your questions to the members who frequent the 40k subforums and you will find that they are soon answered.
Also, if you use the Search function in those forums, you may find many of your questions are already answered.
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 MikZor wrote:
We can't help that american D&D is pretty much daily life for us (Aussies) 
Walking to shops, "i'll take a short cut through this bush", random encounter! Lizard with no legs.....
I kid Since i avoid bushlands that is 
But we're not that bad... are we? 
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2011/08/02 13:11:36
Subject: Noob out for the Greater Good!
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Rampaging Khorne Dreadnought
Wollongong, Australia
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Welcome and now post for the greator good.
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2011/08/03 04:55:04
Subject: Noob out for the Greater Good!
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Death-Dealing Devastator
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Welcome to dakka!
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2011/08/03 05:41:43
Subject: Noob out for the Greater Good!
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Wicked Warp Spider
The Webway Gate in California
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Hello and welcome to Dakka.
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We were masters of the stars once and we shall be again
 
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2011/08/03 06:43:45
Subject: Noob out for the Greater Good!
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Quick-fingered Warlord Moderatus
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Hello there, Tau player, and welcome to Dakka!
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Lord Judicator Valdrakh of the Atun Dynasty (6th Ed: W:3, L:4, D:0)
 H.B.M.C. wrote:Well GW were mostly responsible for the Berlin Wall, so it's natural for some people to harbour resentment towards them.
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2011/08/03 06:46:11
Subject: Noob out for the Greater Good!
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Fresh-Faced New User
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Hi and Welcome to Dakka,
I am actually selling six of the older tau stealth suits along with a Krootox a Codex and whole bunch of decals. Should be up on ebay by the weekend search for wigglezi on ebay and you should see them on by sunday at the latest. Hope you enjoy the hobby so far and glad to have you aboard.
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2011/08/03 07:58:11
Subject: Noob out for the Greater Good!
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Mighty Brass Scorpion of Khorne
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Hey
Welcome to Dakka!
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2011/08/04 03:59:42
Subject: Noob out for the Greater Good!
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Fresh-Faced New User
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2011/08/04 04:18:25
Subject: Noob out for the Greater Good!
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Automated Rubric Marine of Tzeentch
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Welcome to Dakka! Enjoy your stay!
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2011/08/04 04:35:39
Subject: Re:Noob out for the Greater Good!
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Fixture of Dakka
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Hello!
Welcome to Dakka Dakka!
1. I think with the right unit selections you can fare pretty good against those opponents. I think keeping your distance is key.
2. Most tournaments follow it I believe. Personally I haven't played in one that does. But I think generally you have to have the specific gear mentioned except for things that might be default or understood like grenades.
EDIT:
I currently play Tau as my army and I'm finding my Infantry Spam is not something that will work too well. I think Railheads are a must.
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2011/08/09 13:00:51
Subject: Noob out for the Greater Good!
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2011/08/09 20:20:33
Subject: Noob out for the Greater Good!
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Agile Revenant Titan
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Welcome to Dakka!
Have fun!
Iranna.
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2011/08/09 21:51:57
Subject: Noob out for the Greater Good!
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Rampaging Furioso Blood Angel Dreadnought
Potters Bar, UK
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Welcome to Dakka!
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