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Post subject: FW Tau  Posted: Sun Feb 08, 2004 8:47 pm |
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Well, I was thinking of doing Fire Warriors 3 to a base, at least at the beginning until more troops are amassed. I know it's not standard, but the rules do allow it, and judging from the price... ?
But then, I just spent a while putting together an army... oi. Looks like that'll wait till 2008. Although the vehicles are _really_ cool. At least some of the units seem to have poor definition from the pics on the FW so I'll content myself with the idea that the later Tau will be better cast.
On the other hand... a vehicle heavy army... *slaps self*
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Post subject: FW Tau Posted: Sun Feb 08, 2004 9:18 pm |
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Post subject: FW Tau Posted: Sun Feb 08, 2004 9:31 pm |
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I am in the same position as you Hergrmir- I want a Tau army but cant really justify the cash incoilved for a whole force at this stage.
I am going to buy a few bits and pieces and see how I like them. Until recently I would have thoght them beyond my price range, now with revised EA prices (see other numerous threads on this one!) the vehicles dont look too bad. Its the infantry thats killer though...
So if you've got a cash optimised army list I'd love to see it!
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Post subject: FW Tau Posted: Sun Feb 08, 2004 9:47 pm |
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You know, the old IG infantry men look a bit Tau.... with some different colour schemes. You could mix and match three plastic guardsmen to two resin fire warrios per base and i doubt anyone would notice......... just a thought.
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Post subject: FW Tau Posted: Sun Feb 08, 2004 10:07 pm |
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Post subject: FW Tau Posted: Mon Feb 09, 2004 12:29 am |
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Cash optimsed = human auxilliaries. I'm sure I can con... er... vince my buddies into letting me use them. Say it's where most of the recruits from the failed Damocles incident went.
I'm going to go down to the battle bunker and see if I can get an estimate in CDN or USD what various point costs of Tau would be.
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Post subject: FW Tau Posted: Mon Feb 09, 2004 1:22 am |
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Just ordered the Epic Orca & Skyray ... I'll continue to order any new Epic Tau from F/W and will (hopefully) flesh out my Tau Army with E:A Tau in '08. However at current prices, F/W may be cheaper than G/W !?  Is it me or does '08 seem far away ? 
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Post subject: FW Tau Posted: Mon Feb 09, 2004 1:27 am |
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Hi!
2008 is 4 years away. Epic 40k lasted 2 years before it became OOP for the first time around.
So yes, 4 years is VERY far away.
So I guess you got to buy what you can and prices be damned, eh?
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Post subject: FW Tau Posted: Mon Feb 09, 2004 4:55 am |
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We're at the Cads' mercy ! ?  ? Hmmm ... wonder when we'll see the Knarloc in Epic scale ? ? ? At this point, that's the only thing that F/W does not make in Epic scale (yet) for the Kroot ?
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Post subject: FW Tau Posted: Mon Feb 09, 2004 5:22 am |
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G/W really broke new ground IMO, with the Tau & Kroot. ?The Tau being more hi-tech, modern and futuristic than the nancy-boy, yet mystic Eldar. ?However I like the contrast between the two techy alien forces. ?And the Kroot remind me of Montanyard Merc jungle tribesmen with Elephants (Krootox & Knarlocs). ? Once the dust from the E:A release settles, some one needs to fight a Tau & Kroot vs. Eldar battle.
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Post subject: FW Tau Posted: Sat Feb 14, 2004 4:44 pm |
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Any of you "Fan Boyz", ?lurking on the official G/W E:A site, see any errata on the Tau E:A lists ? ?There is no price for the Broadside upgrade ? ?Any Fire Warriors out there see any other MIA info ? ?
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Post subject: FW Tau Posted: Sun Feb 15, 2004 10:27 am |
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| Quote (Legion 4 @ 15 2004 Feb.,00:44) | | see any errata on the Tau E:A lists ? ?There is no price for the Broadside upgrade ? ? |
Thye Broadside upgrade details are the only glaring error I can find too
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Post subject: FW Tau Posted: Sun Feb 15, 2004 12:40 pm |
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Jervis stated (on the playtest board) the broadside upgrade is 1-2 broadside crisis suit for 75 Pts each.
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Post subject: FW Tau Posted: Sun Feb 15, 2004 4:53 pm |
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Thanks Athmos, that's what I was looking for. I figured since I don't frequent the "official" boards, someone here might.  What I don't like in many of the lists, is that they state 2-4 or 1-2, etc. !? In my mind 1 is 75 points not 2 !? I see that a glaring weakness across the rules/lists. That being said, by purchasing a Broadside suit, do I lose a Crisis suit or just add the Broadside to the Hunter Cadre ? I think I know the answer, but I just want to see other takes on the rule. Just like 4 Hammerheads = 250, or 3 + 1 Skyray for 300. Why not 4 + 1 for 350 ? Or 4 Devilfish or 2 Orca for 100, how about 2 Devilfish + 1 Orca for 100 ? (Sea)food for thought !? Many thanks again Athmos !
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