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Howdy all,

So I'm having a conundrum I'm in need of help to solve... I currently own 3 armies, and am looking to start a 4th probably closer to the new year.

Now heres the issue: I've owned and played (almost) every army there is. I really want to stay away from Power Armored armies as I believe one is enough lol... theres sooooo many marine players no need to add to it! That being said, my armies (if you don't follow my reps or anything) are as follows:
- Dark Eldar Raider/Wych spam
- Elite Blood Angels Mixed Mech/DoA
- Monster Mash Fiendweaver

So I want something different! I already have my vehicle spam, my "all my eggs in a few baskets" army, and my big dumb smash army... so I'm thinking for a change of pace possibly a horde army? Heres my thoughts:

Army Idea 1
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Spawning Pit Tyranids - Aim ~1850 list

The general idea of this list would be to spawn so many units that I overwhelm opponents. I'll be using Parasite of Mortex, Tervigons (3 or so), Gaunts, Gargoyles, Hive guard (a must lol), Ripper swarms for the parasite, and maybe some genestealers or venomthropes. This list won't aim to win in Kill Points typically; it will revolve around swarming objectives with so many feel no pain, massive units that most opponents won't be able to put down enough hurt to get through it all.

Army Idea 2
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Infantry Guard

The idea of this list would be attrition and using tricks. Massed IG platoons would be the name of the game, with some stormtrooper, heavy weapon teams backup. Marbo would definitely be dropping in to say hi I'd probably run Al'Rahem as well. I'd do probably 2 power weps/2 power fists per platoon.

Army Idea 3
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Green Tide

Orks. If you don't know what the green tide is, then... look it up lol! Basic Kanz/lots of boyz.

I am trying to stay away from Mechanizing an army. I feel opponents have a ton of fun playing something off the wall, and it also helps me as a player to play off the cuff things.

So; any ideas? List ideas would be great to fit these descriptions as I only have the Nids dex of those armies. Or perhaps you recommend another army....?

Thanks in advance!

PS. I want to make my list "competative" within the bounds of the lists parameters. I already have 3 pretty competative armies and I don't much mind having one that won't stack up most of the time

Still lookin for input....

'Nids used right are devastating. That being said, it's pretty tough to get the grasp on them.
Orks can be quite fun and useful, but as you've already stated, you have your big dumb smashy army already, and that's the definition of a competitive Ork army.
So, therefore, IG, with 'nids second.

Orks, IG, then 'Nids. No one needs to be supporting the Tyranids at this juncture, but either Orks or Guard can be very fun. I love playing against orks, personally. I don't win any more than normal, but the game is at least entertaining.