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Post subject: IG Help!  Posted: Tue Dec 23, 2003 9:24 pm |
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Hi guys,
I'm putting togethor a blue print for my space marine epic force. ?I brought the forces back when I had a grandiose dream of assembling an entire Spece Marine chapter. ?My aspirations are slightly more down to earth this time around. ?
I am envisioning a smaller battle company sized force, supported by vehcile and elite units but not many of any one kind. ?This is a elite support to my IG regiment. I was wondering if it's a strong pool of forces to make army list up to 5000 points. ?I most concerned with the fact that I have enough tacticals. ?Here is a listing of forces.
Teminator Det
- Landraiders
- Supreme Commander
Tactical Det in Rhinos
- Hunter
- Commander
Tactical Det in Rhinos
- Hunter
- Commander
Scout Det
- Sniper
- Commander
Assault Det
- Commander
Devastator Det
- Razorbacks
- Hunter
Bike Det (1)
- Commander
Bike Det (2)
- Assault Bikes x5 (I have a lot of these guys)
Landspeeder Det (1)
Landspeeder Det (2)
- Tornado x3
- Typhoon x2
Predator Det
Vindicator Det
Whirlwind Det
- Hunter
Thunderhawks x3
Imperial Navy and Titan legion support are already avialable.
What you think. ?
Thanks and take care
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Post subject: IG Help! Posted: Wed Dec 24, 2003 6:03 am |
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It's a well rounded force, but you may need more infantry and I see no dreadnoughts ? 
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Post subject: IG Help! Posted: Wed Dec 24, 2003 3:48 pm |
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Are you planning to field it all, or is that just what you want to have to choose from?
It's a good list either way. I see it as a full battle company and the 8th (assault guys on bikes/speeders) company with strong support.
My marine army is very similar, but with 2 battle companies, so I should like it. 
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Cuban Commissar
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Post subject: IG Help! Posted: Wed Dec 24, 2003 7:29 pm |
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It's the pool to draw from. ?
The landspeeders have been reduced to one formation of 5 Tornados (old models) after checking the model inventory again and I have 4 dreadnoughts to distribute as I see fit.
I was just worried that 2 tacticals was enough of a core of infantry.
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Post subject: IG Help! Posted: Wed Dec 24, 2003 7:33 pm |
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| Quote (Cuban Commissar @ 24 2003 Dec.,18:29) | I was just worried that 2 tacticals was enough of a core of infantry.
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I would strongly reccommend a couple more. They are some of the most versatile units in the game & from what I've seen, you cant have enough
In my playtest games recently, I've basically started to use Tacticals as my main force, adding other units simply to keep the game interesting (an all tactical army could probably defeat most foes, but would be boring as hell to play either with or against!)
However, if this pool is drawn upon for small games (2K and under) then 2 will be enough._________________ Cheers, Paul "TuffSkull" T. http://hobbybrush.com - My New Website, with thousands of painted Mini Pics :) http://hobbybrush.blogspot.com - My Hobby Blog TuffSkull's notepad- My Old Blog on Wargames Wiki.
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Post subject: IG Help! Posted: Wed Apr 07, 2004 11:11 am |
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I need some help, as i am just startin an epic IG army, but idont know wot to put into a 2700 point list can u please help me, as i want to buy some minis fast, and start modeling but i oni want to buy wot i am gna use!!!!!
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Post subject: IG Help! Posted: Wed Apr 07, 2004 12:11 pm |
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Start with a a regimental command company, a tank company and an artillery company then get formations to suit.
Getting an infantry upgrade for the tank company is always an idea, just make sure they have chimeras to mobilise them!
A couple of hydras, definately one with the artillery, a SH tank always goes down a treat, if you have points to spare another IG inf company for garrisoning or even storm troopers in valkries would be useful.
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Post subject: IG Help! Posted: Wed Apr 07, 2004 1:33 pm |
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Take a look on the Epic forums
Here
There are quite a few threads about starting armies in the tactics and forces section that should help.
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Post subject: IG Help! Posted: Wed Apr 07, 2004 4:03 pm |
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Theres a bit about this in the April White Dwarf magazine.
As noted on this board (somewhere), buying models from Forge World can work out cheaper.
I'm going to get a couple of boxes of infantry, 7 Chimeras, a Leman Russ company & an artillery company from GW and my Baneblades and shadowswords from Forge World.
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Post subject: IG Help! Posted: Wed Apr 07, 2004 4:17 pm |
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I got my chimeras from Forgeworld, ended up being cheaper...
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Post subject: IG Help! Posted: Wed Apr 07, 2004 4:23 pm |
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thanks but is there no need for flak, because i have read many posts of people who use lots of hydras??
neways, its more toward a 2000pt list im lookin, cos 2 of my m8s r startin the otha armies (SM + ork) and we have decided to jus get 2000pt armies to begin wi, soanymore help??
and thanks ill have a look on forgeworld!
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Post subject: IG Help! Posted: Wed Apr 07, 2004 4:37 pm |
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NP, btw, do you have a sis?
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Post subject: IG Help! Posted: Wed Apr 07, 2004 4:51 pm |
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i do have a sis yea...y?
and wot u think of
Regimental HQ- 500pts
Infantry Cmp w/ ogryns- 350pts
Tank Cmp- 650pts
Artillery Battery (3 Basilisks)- 250pts
Stormtrooper platoon - 200pts
Sentinel Squad- 100 pts
for a started 2000 point list??
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Post subject: IG Help! Posted: Wed Apr 07, 2004 5:08 pm |
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Personally I really don't like sentinels... seems a tad support heavy  .
I was just wondering, because I saw your username and wondered...
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Post subject: IG Help! Posted: Wed Apr 07, 2004 5:10 pm |
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k...so wot wud u suggest, based around that sort of set up????
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