Re: [Epic] Second tactical Hint for the Day

From: Thane Morgan <thane_at_...>
Date: Mon, 16 Feb 1998 17:31:12 -0700

Aaron wrote:
>
> Sean Robert Smith wrote:
>
> > Chrimeras are expensive transports compared to Rhinos (14 vs 7 points), I find
> > that Chrimeras are not worth the cost. That maybe because we use different
> > tactics through.Still I would rather have the additional IG infantry squads
> > and support weapons (Chrimeras don't have AT shoots).
> >
>
> Without transport, my guys tend to run (march) around without shooting
> at anyone. I do use my Chimera different that Rhinos. Mostly, Rhinos
> drop off thier SM and keep moving, staying well ahead to soak up
> dammage. I keep my Chimeras about 15cm behine my Guardsmen to add a
> little extra firepower. They may not be worth 14 pts but I usually don't
> have much choice (gotta move my guys). They can be used to carry Support
> Weapons if you can find some to spare.
>
> > >
> > >It seems that once my opponents sees my 4 Basalisks he spreads his guys
> > >out so I rarely get more than 2 units under any template. I find that
> > >barrage/hvy barrage attacks aren't worth it.
> >
> > I find that I usually get three enemy units under a template and the fear
> > my artillery causes is well worth its expense.
> >
>
> I wish I could, but for 2 fp they are nor really worth 41 points.
>
> -- Aaron

Actually, I think barrages are well worth the cost. If your opponent
spreads out to avoid the barrages, they are in a worse position to
charge your units, support their own in Cc fightfights, and can easily
get caught in in a lopsided fightfight/CC forcing them to retreat.

Thane
Received on Tue Feb 17 1998 - 00:31:12 UTC