I'm at it again
Snipers are universally known to be fillers in the Guard roster. And not very good ones at that.
Perhaps 2 for 25 points or 4 for 75 points would make them more viable.
Thoughts?
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| Author: | LordotMilk [ Thu Sep 13, 2012 6:01 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Snipers |
I'm at it again Snipers are universally known to be fillers in the Guard roster. And not very good ones at that. Perhaps 2 for 25 points or 4 for 75 points would make them more viable. Thoughts? |
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| Author: | Evil and Chaos [ Thu Sep 13, 2012 6:34 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Snipers |
Two for 25 sounds nice to me. No way they're worth their current price (same as eldar rangers, who also have the bonus of an extra activation). |
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| Author: | Evil and Chaos [ Fri Sep 14, 2012 9:41 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Snipers |
Rug wrote: Why do you keep comparing them with Rangers! They do not compare well at all! they're the closest comparison in the game IMO. Bar that Eldar have some different special rules and SR 4/5 they're very similar. Quote: If you try them they do allow you to do some nifty tricks.... Tried 'em lots. They're suckballs. Quote: They help the mobility of mech Inf and in combination with Ogryns and a SHT platoon or company can make a BTS EXTREMELY difficult to wipe out, even arty! Never had any luck attaching them to mech inf. They don't hit anything because they need 7's to hit normally, or they're engaging (Chimeras have armour, I love to engage with my mech inf) and so can't snipe. Beefing out a formation to make it harder to kill better done with the Infantry Platoon upgrade first, better value, then support weapon units because they're better. :-) Quote: If I allowed and upgrade of any more than two SHT companies would not be allowed to take them as they'd be able to garrison, Technically true, but sodding silly and in need of an Errata to count DC's as units for garrison purposes like what was done with Teleporting WE's, IMO. Quote: Mossians get great Snipers! Because unlike Steel Legion ones, they have a separate formation/activation. It's almost like the designer saw the main issue with the steel legion ones' lack of utility and addressed it! |
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| Author: | LordotMilk [ Mon Sep 17, 2012 8:19 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Snipers |
3 for 50? |
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| Author: | kyussinchains [ Mon Sep 17, 2012 9:47 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Snipers |
I like having a single sniper as an option, 3 forces you to buy an extra chimera to drive them around in.... |
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| Author: | Evil and Chaos [ Mon Sep 17, 2012 9:47 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Snipers |
Quote: Would allow Super Heavy Tank Companies to garrison unless I wrote a special caveat, Still sodding stupid. Still needs a FAQ pointing out that it's sodding stupid! :-p |
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| Author: | LordotMilk [ Mon Sep 17, 2012 1:38 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Snipers |
No need for apologies  I take note of some of the smarter ways to use snipers, and will relay those arguments down the food chain  .Thanks. |
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