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<![CDATA[Latest posts for the thread "Suggestions for combat patrol demo armies"]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/list/69.page JForum - http://www.jforum.net Suggestions for combat patrol demo armies
I'm a returning player, I played 40k between the end of 2nd edition through to early 4th edition. Obviously I have some work ahead of me in terms of catching up on rules and new content, but one thing I'd like to setup asap is a group of small armies for the weekly office game night. My hope is that I'll sucker in a couple co-workers into starting playing, but at least I know they'd get some use a couple times a month as a self-contained thing.

My goal here is to design somewhere between four and six 400 point groups that are well balanced against one another and hopefully show off each race's unique traits. Obviously I'm concerned about putting units in play that are too powerful or that depend on opposing hard counters, ideally every group should be composed of generalist units that can perform decently in most contexts. Ideally I'd also like to feature a light vehicle or some kind of elite troops as long as long as they don't break balance.

tl;dr fun is the priority

I've made a few candidates:

Space Marines

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Tau

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Tyranids

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Eldar

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Grey Knights comedy option

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I'm not familiar with the meta or the new unit balance under 7th ed, so feel free to suggest ideas!]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/663351/8113489.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/663351/8113489.page GMT Re:Suggestions for combat patrol demo armies
I think it's a pretty good start.]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/663351/8113530.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/663351/8113530.page GMT Suggestions for combat patrol demo armies
Also with path finders you can throw in heavy weapons if that interests you at all.]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/663351/8115821.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/663351/8115821.page GMT Suggestions for combat patrol demo armies
Here are some more ideas;

Necrons

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Astra Miliwhatsit

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Adepta Sororitas

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Inquisition

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Dark Eldar

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Camo, sniper rifles and a couple of heavy weapons. Maybe even a scout sentinel. Not too competitive, but very fluffy for combat patrol.]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/663351/8120089.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/663351/8120089.page GMT Suggestions for combat patrol demo armies http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/663351/8121532.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/663351/8121532.page GMT Re:Suggestions for combat patrol demo armies
"and hopefully show off each race's unique traits."

Lasguns? Check.
Paper-thin armour? Check.

No mention of "playstyle" I can find... Unless I'm missing something?

Basically, that's what I'd consider a fluffy IG CP list. You can take it or leave it as you see fit.

]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/663351/8122193.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/663351/8122193.page GMT Suggestions for combat patrol demo armies
A Platoon gives far more insight into the unique traits of the Guard (Orders, lots of models, cheap vehicles) than a couple of squads of veterans though.]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/663351/8122418.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/663351/8122418.page GMT Suggestions for combat patrol demo armies A Trukk full of shootas, a squad of grots and choppa boyz to fill in the rest of your points. Maybe a scorcha buggy for fun.
Also, office game night is a great idea!]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/663351/8126255.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/663351/8126255.page GMT Suggestions for combat patrol demo armies http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/663351/8126422.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/663351/8126422.page GMT