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Not getting any traction in the Army list forum so lets try here:

I am starting to plan a second army, but want to keep it relatively small, model count wise. I would like some input from those who have played with and/or against these kind of armies. Which is more fun, which is more competitive, that sorta thing.

Both. Both is horrible and very complimentary.

From what I gather, white scars will bring the melta, and objective nabbing while SW will bring the SMASH.

Very true.

The thing is that White Scars work well because they can be taken as Troops and can therefore be spammed in a list.
It's possible to make a battle-forged list with no other models than bikes. And they all have objective secured. And better shooting.

On the other hand, Thunderwolf Cavalry can bring more pain when entering CC. As they are not Troops, you kind of need to build a list around them. So basically couple of squads of Grey Hunters to provide shooting and deal with enemies that are too tough for TWC and a Wolf Lord with TW mount and cc-build.

I would have loved a HQ that could make them troops, but alas, my dreams of a viable all wolf army are up in smoke... or snow.

Not sure if Wolf Wolfborn still unlocks Fenrisian Wolves as Troops. If he did, you technically could have an army of wolves.

You can make a battle forged all Thunderwolf list.

If you use the Company of the Great Wolf detachment from Champions of Fenris you can have 1 Thunderwolf Lord, 2 Ironpriests on wolves as elites, and then fill up with Thunderwolf cavalry. Then the White scars can be added as an Allied detachment with ObSec (not sure if you can have them as a CAD when they are allied).

 Lord Blackscale wrote:
Not getting any traction in the Army list forum so lets try here:

I am starting to plan a second army, but want to keep it relatively small, model count wise. I would like some input from those who have played with and/or against these kind of armies. Which is more fun, which is more competitive, that sorta thing.

It's an interesting question, i'm in the same boat as you almost, but the other way around. I have White Scars and am looking at starting Space Wolves. Considering White Scars/Space Wolves could be considered as ferocious as each other, i am intruged in looking at how they might work together. Both armies have things going for them. Essentially, the White Scars would be the objective takers, with speed, flexibility, and toughness. Their access to Grav-guns will allow them to take out even the hardiest MC, and their access to Melta on fast moving platforms are good for taking out armour too. Space Wolves would be in the opponents face, assaulting everything that moves, shoving a load of dangerous units in his face (podding Dreads sounds good) putting him on the back foot while the Scars speed around the board unhindered.

Well that's my idea, i haven't looked at the Space Wolves codex yet, but i know of the murderous potential of their units in melee (especially those Murderfangs). Any potential tips would be appreciated.

White Scars are definitely not boring, but if you play a Bike themed list, which is implied if you want to play White Scars, you might get bored with your strategy solely based on speeding bikes around. Going for a mix of both Wolves and Scars, fluff wise it's pretty interesting, and you get a good mix of units so it'll be fun to play. Plus both armies can be competitive in their own way, so i say it's definitely worth a try getting them to run together and win some games.

I realized after reading my friend's codex that as long as your captain/chapter master is on a bike any bike squad over 5 can be a troops choice. I think that could open some interesting doors.

 soomemafia wrote:
Very true.

On the other hand, Thunderwolf Cavalry can bring more pain when entering CC. As they are not Troops, you kind of need to build a list around them. So basically couple of squads of Grey Hunters to provide shooting and deal with enemies that are too tough for TWC and a Wolf Lord with TW mount and cc-build.

You can use the champions of fenris force org for a 100% TWC army. its 1 HQ and 2 elites required. So people bring 1-4 wolf lords, 2-8 iron priests and 3 units of TWC. Plus with this, all the TWC are WS5.