tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6593111645312644614.post6556451570826999904..comments2024-03-08T16:29:43.412+11:00Comments on Imperator Guides: Tyranids - Mini ReviewAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17558640637533882553noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6593111645312644614.post-36157758775522874862014-01-24T00:40:08.656+11:002014-01-24T00:40:08.656+11:00Well, the swarmlord is very expensive, and hive ty...Well, the swarmlord is very expensive, and hive tyrants are better at shooting now, so I would take a normal hive tyrant with devourers and heavy venom cannon (or stranglethorn cannon, I still don't know which one is better)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06867330774546865772noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6593111645312644614.post-55780768532496632212014-01-21T18:55:08.445+11:002014-01-21T18:55:08.445+11:00I don't consider the codex a flop, just that a...I don't consider the codex a flop, just that a lot of the units really deserved better treatment to be considered properly viable in a competitive sense in 6th Edition. The internal balance is my one huge complaint - I didn't want a Taudar-owning codex, just one that could compete and would reward me for trying out lots of different builds. Sadly, Warriors and Genestealers, for example, are still a waste of space for the most part in a competitive space. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04199060698563105464noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6593111645312644614.post-16763459603152670652014-01-21T18:53:53.865+11:002014-01-21T18:53:53.865+11:00Well I had the same thoughts about the previous co...Well I had the same thoughts about the previous codex in 5th Edition, and the 4th Edition Daemon book when used in 5th Edition. Both incredibly hard to play in the current rulesets for the time, both very rewarding when used right. Tyranids should naturally be a challenging army to use because of the way Synapse works, but there needs to be a balance between fun and challenge. I think the new Tyranid book has its internal balance all wrong, so that is a big deterrent for me. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04199060698563105464noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6593111645312644614.post-77119371697791490622014-01-21T18:47:55.044+11:002014-01-21T18:47:55.044+11:00Well hey, I think they still have their uses, just...Well hey, I think they still have their uses, just that they won't be an integral part of your average tournament list due to their deficiencies. Lictors can hide only so far as Smart Missiles allow them to, while Genestealers are too expensive for what they do. Still, Lictors comboing up with Mawlocs and Trygon Primes, 'Broodlordstealers' with 5 Genies and 1 Broodie can be very useful as mini-Horror casters to disrupt a gunline and be a nuisance. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04199060698563105464noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6593111645312644614.post-26210264561821621292014-01-19T05:25:02.968+11:002014-01-19T05:25:02.968+11:00Well even with the lackluster reception of the cod...Well even with the lackluster reception of the codex I am still going to use this release as an excuse to finally build a nid army, and with that new swarm box full of decent units it should be pretty easy. Question though: since I really love the new tyrant guard models I'm planning on starting with a walking tyrant. In this case would it be better to stick with a generic tyrant or go for the swarmlord? Thanks!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06882924916041115969noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6593111645312644614.post-26498428084302945102014-01-18T16:06:45.856+11:002014-01-18T16:06:45.856+11:00A fair and decent rundown of the new codex.
I'...A fair and decent rundown of the new codex.<br /><br />I'm glad I'm not the only one who has concluded that Tervigon's are still necessary. Whenever I mention it to people they just reply with 'nerfed!' or 'too expensive!'. While both statements are true, I think a Tervigon with the Norn Crown, Regen and Dominion, bubble wrapped by 30 Termagants and a venomthrope for a 3+ cover save will be our most effective synapse bulwark.<br /><br />Cover saves provided via gribblies looks to be one of our stronger tactics and while 'yes' there are Wave Serpents and Markerlights, our MCs still have normal 3+ saves and I plan on intercepting nasty stuff like that with Mawloc's and Flyrant's. <br /><br />I feel the Tyranid Codex is going to be very difficult to play with but will be rewarding for those who stick with it. I played Tau in fifth edition and felt it made me a stronger/better player. This codex is going to force Tyranid players to... well... adapt or die.<br /><br />That's my 2 cents anyway. I'm looking forward to the full tactica series Mr Eel. It should provide a nice contrast to the negativity of the army and complete dismissal of some units on the internet at the moment.ShadowProphethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00500798331386425881noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6593111645312644614.post-30100059167563553792014-01-18T05:14:56.540+11:002014-01-18T05:14:56.540+11:00My dreams of a Genestealer / Lictor themed army ar...My dreams of a Genestealer / Lictor themed army are dashed once again - Why can't I have my Vanguard swarm be at least semi-competitive! WHY EEL! WHY!!Ravenfeldhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00615561840960585360noreply@blogger.com