Quote: (Ginger @ 29 Mar. 2008, 12:58 )
So, Hena, what are the least controversial, minimalist changes you need to the Marine lists?? For what it's worth, I would like to see the following changes, possibly presented in order of priority like this:-
Land Raiders
Land Raiders underperform and are overpriced against other races / units to the extent that they are rarely used - yet this is one of the most iconic units in the game
- Land Raider FF improve to 4+
- Land Raider cost reduce to 350
- Land Raider Upgrade reduced to 75
(Note I would change the Land Raider upgrade to 75 points to simplify the army list maths)
Dreadnoughts
Again, one of the most iconic units, Dreadnoughts are rarely if ever used
- Dreadnought Armour improve to 3+
- Upgrade 1-3 Dreadnoughts
Vindicators
These are never used because they are so poor compared with Marine armour, which is itself generally underpowered / overpriced when compared with other races
- Vindicator speed to 25 cm,
- Vindicator weapon to MW4+
Predators
These tanks still underperform badly against other races / units in firepower and armour, so are rarely used
- Predator cost to 275
Terminators
The one Marine formation that is really a bit overpowered, so a price increase to reflect this
- Terminator cost to 350
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Note, I really want all the changes to be included, but IMO the others are perhaps just a little less urgent/more cosmetic.
I am far from expert on playing with/against SM in EA, but I like all of those suggested changes.
Overall I think it would be a great idea to be able to have an updated rulebook with firstly any rule changes/clarifcations and secondly with limited number of stat changes to basic 3 army lists.
Then we can look at Swordwind!!
Cheers
James