27-08-2013, 07:09 AM
Sorry Rob, must of missed this reply!
Ah yes! thats right, the Autarch and Immortals fought each other to a stalemate, much like the battle, I also had a squad of Dire Avengers on an objective contested by the Overlord.
I like that combo (Commander awesome and his Riptide buddy), I've been reading in more depth the Tau codex, did the commander have Multi-Spec Suit to ignore cover, because thats awesome on a Riptide. (I have a feeling you did as I didn't get cover for my Wraithlords) Their are some really nasty things in the Tau codex, not just the weapons... I like the fragile Sniper drones... It's a tough target priority list what do you shoot first.. Riptide? Sniper Drones (for firstblood)? Annihilation Barges? Night Scythes? or any other infantry you care to throw into the mix (outflanking Kroot anyone?), all for under 1500pts! It's a top list Rob and I was glad to escape with a draw! I can see it really messing up most opponents at BB4.
Your right about the intercept, it states if the commander doesn't shoot in his shooting phase the weapons are TL. I'm going to drop the Wraithlords for something cheaper.. War Walkers where way too fragile and as you no, I cannot pass a 5+ save for toffee or even a 4+ lol (I didn't pass a single 4+ jink save all game...?
I think you should only Nova charge when in desperate need! Sky Fire on the Riptide makes it awesome and like you said it makes him the swiss army knife of your army... well more the sledge hammer.
I'm changing my army up quite a bit, I don't think the Wraithlords can cut it, too many snipers about, Riptides, Wraithknights and flying Deamon Princes can still cut it as they have more wounds, a better save or are flying to don't really need to worry about snipers...
I think I have a list I'm totally happy with and we'll see how it does against Chris tonight!
(21-08-2013, 04:25 PM)GoNecrons Wrote: Very enjoyable it was too. I did have one unit that was scoring left, the immortals, duking it out with your HQ. They did not punch through but if freed could have veils and been lost in the warp turn 5/6 trying to land on an objective :O)
Ah yes! thats right, the Autarch and Immortals fought each other to a stalemate, much like the battle, I also had a squad of Dire Avengers on an objective contested by the Overlord.
Quote:The night spinner was epic but the night scythes where mine :O) (too many night things here). That commander of awesomeness, as you called him, he really is a daddy. The tides on their own need marker lights or that commander to buff or they struggle I think. Tau as allies don't benefit from the marklights (less units that can use them) so I ended up with the commander.
I like that combo (Commander awesome and his Riptide buddy), I've been reading in more depth the Tau codex, did the commander have Multi-Spec Suit to ignore cover, because thats awesome on a Riptide. (I have a feeling you did as I didn't get cover for my Wraithlords) Their are some really nasty things in the Tau codex, not just the weapons... I like the fragile Sniper drones... It's a tough target priority list what do you shoot first.. Riptide? Sniper Drones (for firstblood)? Annihilation Barges? Night Scythes? or any other infantry you care to throw into the mix (outflanking Kroot anyone?), all for under 1500pts! It's a top list Rob and I was glad to escape with a draw! I can see it really messing up most opponents at BB4.
Quote:The ion cannon is nice for the 5 point upgrade to add intercept. Deep striking units all bunched up (including my immortals) will hurt bad from the St8 Ap2 hit. The commander can twin link this template too but I don't think it works on intercept? Your wraith lords are tough to kill for loads of armies. Not everyone has super bad ass snipers. My Necons would have had to ingored the two lords which would have given you 5/6 turns with the bright lances to rip up what you wanted.
Your right about the intercept, it states if the commander doesn't shoot in his shooting phase the weapons are TL. I'm going to drop the Wraithlords for something cheaper.. War Walkers where way too fragile and as you no, I cannot pass a 5+ save for toffee or even a 4+ lol (I didn't pass a single 4+ jink save all game...?
Quote:I was proud of myself for not using the Nova charge all game **pats own back**. It is so tempting!! but sucks when it does not work. I don't like the skyfire option on the riptide but it is cheaper than putting it on the commander and buying him missile pods. I like the redundancy his intercepting missiles gives even if it is expensive.
I think you should only Nova charge when in desperate need! Sky Fire on the Riptide makes it awesome and like you said it makes him the swiss army knife of your army... well more the sledge hammer.
I'm changing my army up quite a bit, I don't think the Wraithlords can cut it, too many snipers about, Riptides, Wraithknights and flying Deamon Princes can still cut it as they have more wounds, a better save or are flying to don't really need to worry about snipers...
I think I have a list I'm totally happy with and we'll see how it does against Chris tonight!