Howdo. Now I've got zero experience with epic nids, and all my gaming experience with epic in general is so long ago its useless.
I've downloaded v10 and epicuk tyranid lists and browsed through them. I'm trying to get my head round the rules again as well, so a lot to take in. I've got a few observations I would like to offer, and I'd also appreciate input from vets of using/ playing against Nids, and the game in general. I think I will try out the epicUK rules initially.
One thing I firstly noticed about the rule book/pack was it was a bit basic looking and horrible font used on the cover. I know this isn't really relevant with a gaming experience, but I did think it was a bit lacking in design. However, I realise its likely someone's hard work (unpaid) so don't want to upset anyone. Just wanted to offer an opinion of someone viewing it for the first time.
I find the script hard to read, and doesn't 'feel' right.
I also find it annoying that the units are in alphabetical order. On one hand I can see the reasoning behind it. But on the other - when I was comparing like for like units (Termagaunts to Hormagaunts, Haruspex to Malefactor etc) I was having to flick pages. I think having the units in the standard format (infantry, vehicles, flyers, war engines) a neater layout.
Now the rules side I can't really comment on as I haven't even received my models in the post yet. So just wanted to ask for your opinions.
Why are there no transport units? I thought one of those 'tank' creatures used to be a transport?
Whats the point of a Hive nest?
Why is only the Ravager the only new unit (from more recent 40k lists) that I can see?
Why do the Heirodule and bigger one lack any real firepower (like barrage weapons and the like. I could have swore epic40k had them closer to the power of reavers and warlords) - this i ask mainly due to actually buying the model being such a high price, that i can't see me having many. If it was more powerful I could then be happy with just one (at a much higher cost naturally)
Malefactor v Haruspex. I can see that one has a firefight value, and 2 extra attacks. But as they are only 6+ in CC and normal attacks it would sound to me the macroweapon 5+ option is a better choice (remember I've not really any experience though) If one were also a transport i could see it offering more of a choice.
Raveners 3+ MW attacks? That seems rather good. Although I cant help but link them to the 40k version, but it does mean they are as good in assault as a carnifex, and better than genestealers?
I think I'll leave it there for now.
Once again, I dont mean to offend - and may be completely wrong in my observations. But that's why I'm asking.
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