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(Ginger @ Sep. 19 2006,00:52)
QUOTE To echo Markonz - did you keep track of the different effects that the normal rules had in comparison to 1.7, and any notes on the Marines changes?
Well, first about the Marine changes, and I'll be brief because this is the Eldar forum: I like them all! *laugh*
Marines are finally a *challenge* to play against. The "never out-numbered" change came up in both big assaults having ties in the first round and going into a second, without it, the Marines would've lost immediately, so, yes, big difference.
All the other changes just seem to put the Marines into a more balanced state.
On to the Eldar!
I like most of the changes in 1.7
The reliability of having 2 shots instead of 1-3 allows for better planning and implementation of attacks and doesn't punish doubling/hit-n-run, so I find that more useful.
Loss of Spirt Stones? I still think I like the "unbroken formations only" variant of the rule, as now, almost all my formations are taking Blast markers with them from turn to turn. I do believe Eldar need a leader type effect or they are going to suffer a little more than any other armies.
Jetbikes are certainly more fragile, but I still think they are great at 200 points, though I may start including more than one Vyper more often.
I really like the addition of the Aspect Troupe, but I'm not sure why it's restricted. Seems to make sense to me that Biel-Tan would have smaller, more focused Aspect Warrior formations in addition to the massive Warhosts. Still unsure about the higher cost of Falcons.
I *love* the Swords of Vaul formation, but I really think it should be 4-6 tanks, not 5-6 and that the Night Spinner really ought to be subsumed under it as well, probably the same cost as Fire Prisms.
Wraithguard seems to die a lot quicker without reinforced armour, I used to use them as MW hit soaks, but that can't be done anymore. *laugh*
All-in-all, I like the changes... and some of the things that have stayed the "same".
Final thought, given the lack of Spirit stones, will you play the Eldar a little more cautiously next time - as there appeared to be very little Hit & Run
Actually, I don't often hit-n-run, except for some long range "sniping" with Fire Prisms as I like to have various formations in range to support each other in engages. I like to get my Eldar "stuck in".
To let you in on a little trick, I often "accidentally" place tasty formations in intermingling/counter-charge range in the hope that I'll be getting a "free move" after an assault... shhhhhh! *laugh*
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