Pros And cons? - 40K Terra

Plisken · 01-06-2007

Hey i was gonnas start a Dark angels company when i finish up my last IG army, I like the marines and the look of alot of the models but from poeple who have played them whay are they good for if anything at all? Can i get some pros and cons?

Cagarner · 01-07-2007

Space Marines are a good all round army, that have a good quality troop base, and some awesome models to go with it. Its been a few years since I played as space marines, and the rules have obviously changed, so i'm not that good with telling you the rules side of it. I'm sure 626 will tell you those soon.

One of the cons i think is that many people shape their armies to counter the good points of space marine, and create Anti-SM armies. As Space marines are so popular, especially with beginners, this is quite logical.

When i finished playing space marines, the new Rhino had just come out. Ive seen great additions and alterations to the models, especially the addition of better bits to the standard tactical squad, and the plastic scouts. After I have tamed the Hive Mind, I might try some Smurfs again.

I'm sure Sm are a great army to play, as the Pros at least equal the Cons.

experiment 626 · 01-07-2007

hmmmmm... someone call my name?!!

i'd wait of course untill the codex comes out in early march to start the DA's! the new codex has drastically changed the chapter's organisation - mainly the 5 man or 10 man only squads. (in fact, the new codex goes back more to 2nd edition organisation than anything!)

i've heard many, many rummors about the ravenwing... the main being that they've lost their 'jink' save.
but the secret to playing an all ravenwing force is overkill! take on only one or two enemy squads with your entire army! (and never throw your bikes into combat unless it's absolutely nescessary as loyalist bikers are not assault troops!)

both ____wing armies are still playable in the forthcoming codex, you simply *must* include the 'master of ____wing' as your mandetory hq!

i haven't seen then new 'dex yet, but hopefully the gw stores will soon be getting the 'customer copy' when the army box goes on sale so you can get a sneek peek at the new rules!

cheers!

Plisken · 01-07-2007

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Originally Posted by experiment 626

hmmmmm... someone call my name?!!

cheers!

Of course, i always call you your very helpful. you too cag.

Dan296 · 01-08-2007

yea before you buy any new models wait for the codex to come out.
in the current edition, DA are an insanly good shooty army.

01-06-2007	#1 (permalink)
Plisken Guest Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 175 Rep Power: 0 Thanks: 0 Thanked 3 Times in 3 Posts	Pros And cons? Hey i was gonnas start a Dark angels company when i finish up my last IG army, I like the marines and the look of alot of the models but from poeple who have played them whay are they good for if anything at all? Can i get some pros and cons?

01-07-2007	#2 (permalink)
Cagarner The Omnissiah Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: UK Posts: 1,431 Rep Power: 3 Thanks: 46 Thanked 50 Times in 22 Posts	Space Marines are a good all round army, that have a good quality troop base, and some awesome models to go with it. Its been a few years since I played as space marines, and the rules have obviously changed, so i'm not that good with telling you the rules side of it. I'm sure 626 will tell you those soon. One of the cons i think is that many people shape their armies to counter the good points of space marine, and create Anti-SM armies. As Space marines are so popular, especially with beginners, this is quite logical. When i finished playing space marines, the new Rhino had just come out. Ive seen great additions and alterations to the models, especially the addition of better bits to the standard tactical squad, and the plastic scouts. After I have tamed the Hive Mind, I might try some Smurfs again. I'm sure Sm are a great army to play, as the Pros at least equal the Cons. __________________

01-07-2007	#3 (permalink)
experiment 626 Filthy, Dirty Radical Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: lost in a blizzard, somewhere near toronto! Posts: 3,056 Rep Power: 4 Thanks: 38 Thanked 281 Times in 205 Posts	hmmmmm... someone call my name?!! i'd wait of course untill the codex comes out in early march to start the DA's! the new codex has drastically changed the chapter's organisation - mainly the 5 man or 10 man only squads. (in fact, the new codex goes back more to 2nd edition organisation than anything!) i've heard many, many rummors about the ravenwing... the main being that they've lost their 'jink' save. but the secret to playing an all ravenwing force is overkill! take on only one or two enemy squads with your entire army! (and never throw your bikes into combat unless it's absolutely nescessary as loyalist bikers are not assault troops!) both ____wing armies are still playable in the forthcoming codex, you simply must include the 'master of ____wing' as your mandetory hq! i haven't seen then new 'dex yet, but hopefully the gw stores will soon be getting the 'customer copy' when the army box goes on sale so you can get a sneek peek at the new rules! cheers! __________________ "Who are you to question my methods?! A 'Puritan' is simply a coward who hides behind a veil of pretended faith and denounces his loyal brother as a traitor out of simple jealousy!" - Inquisitor Odion

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01-08-2007	#5 (permalink)
Dan296 Adeptus Arbrites Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 1,691 Rep Power: 2 Thanks: 14 Thanked 67 Times in 36 Posts	yea before you buy any new models wait for the codex to come out. in the current edition, DA are an insanly good shooty army.