I played my first two games in 8th Edition. They were a blast but I gut my butt handed to me. Here is the list I took:
Company Commander- Plasma Pistol, Powersword
Company Commander- Plasma Pistol, Powersword
Tank Commander- Punsisher Cannon, Lascannon, Heavy Bolters
Infantry Squad- Plasma Gun, Heavy Bolter
Infantry Squad- Plasma Gun, Heavy Bolter
Infantry Squad- Plasma Gun, Heavy Bolter
Infantry Squad- Plasma Gun, Heavy Bolter
Infantry Squad- Plasma Gun, Heavy Bolter
40 Conscripts
10 Ratlings
Commissar- Plasma Pistol
Command Squad- Regimental Standard, Medipack, Plasmagunx2
Leman Russ- Battle Cannon, Lascannon, Heavy Bolter
Leman Russ- Battle Cannon, Lascannon, Heavy Bolter
Demolisher- Demolisher Cannon, Lascannon, Heavy Bolter
Demolisher- Demolisher Cannon, Lascannon, Heavy Bolter
Hellhound- Inferno Cannon, Heavy Flamer
Hellhound- Inferno Cannon, Heavy Flamer
2 Scout Sentinels- Heavy Flamers
It seemed like a good well rounded, all comers list. I was wrong. Not having played 8th before saw me make some tactical errors. For instance having 3 units engaged by one Hell Drake. First off, I wasn't aware that you only had to be an inch away to be considered engaged. Little things like that have big consequences on the game. I will learn and get better. My list will also change as I get more models painted. for now, here are a few pictures of one of the games.
I hope you enjoy.
Company Commander- Plasma Pistol, Powersword
Company Commander- Plasma Pistol, Powersword
Tank Commander- Punsisher Cannon, Lascannon, Heavy Bolters
Infantry Squad- Plasma Gun, Heavy Bolter
Infantry Squad- Plasma Gun, Heavy Bolter
Infantry Squad- Plasma Gun, Heavy Bolter
Infantry Squad- Plasma Gun, Heavy Bolter
Infantry Squad- Plasma Gun, Heavy Bolter
40 Conscripts
10 Ratlings
Commissar- Plasma Pistol
Command Squad- Regimental Standard, Medipack, Plasmagunx2
Leman Russ- Battle Cannon, Lascannon, Heavy Bolter
Leman Russ- Battle Cannon, Lascannon, Heavy Bolter
Demolisher- Demolisher Cannon, Lascannon, Heavy Bolter
Demolisher- Demolisher Cannon, Lascannon, Heavy Bolter
Hellhound- Inferno Cannon, Heavy Flamer
Hellhound- Inferno Cannon, Heavy Flamer
2 Scout Sentinels- Heavy Flamers
It seemed like a good well rounded, all comers list. I was wrong. Not having played 8th before saw me make some tactical errors. For instance having 3 units engaged by one Hell Drake. First off, I wasn't aware that you only had to be an inch away to be considered engaged. Little things like that have big consequences on the game. I will learn and get better. My list will also change as I get more models painted. for now, here are a few pictures of one of the games.
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Pity you lost, but that looks like a fantastic game. Your list looks fine to me, it's actually very similar to mine. I find flamers now much more useful, particularly for units that are getting charged, since they auto hit.
ReplyDeleteNice to see some Praetorians in action.
ReplyDeleteI can honestly say I never even got a game of 7th Ed in let alone jump in on 8th. Another 5 years will see me retire from my profession so, possibly, 10th will see me back in the fold.
Haha. I completely understand. Work, kids, spouse... they really eat into hobby time. I am slowly trying to get myself back into routine. Maybe once every two weeks get some game time. Paint for a few hours on weekends. Small bites at the apple and eventually I will have all my stuff painted.
ReplyDeleteYikes! Best of luck for next time!
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