tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2668255476316917252.post7456060411858937598..comments2024-03-25T20:55:48.523+00:00Comments on Didcot Wargames Club: Battle Report 129- 2000 pts Genestealers Cults vs Space WolvesMike (Didcot Wargames Club)http://www.blogger.com/profile/04136576868354842829noreply@blogger.comBlogger11125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2668255476316917252.post-54583979901624772672018-01-26T18:54:24.682+00:002018-01-26T18:54:24.682+00:00Yeah, I am starting to build some, and I think tha...Yeah, I am starting to build some, and I think that is one of the clear streanghts of GSC. It is like a mini-package mirroring the swarmlord trick that regular nids pull off. With 2 groups your opponent is really pressed during deployment and movement through round 1 to 3. 8th edition is a bit 'deadly', units die left and right. No 4++ cover saves. The unit comming in and killing a unit can be very good. And then possibly consolidate unto something else. It will also make might from beyond much better, having a use turn 1 and good later on.<br /><br />I don't know what to do with the big boss. You want him near the purestrains. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13082767153668261132noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2668255476316917252.post-53150525205348132342018-01-26T15:24:31.745+00:002018-01-26T15:24:31.745+00:00Thanks Vidar! I think adding another Primus is a g...Thanks Vidar! I think adding another Primus is a great idea. Getting to roll 3 times on the table is a great boost, helping you get that vital 5 or 6 roll. I think I'll add a second to go with a second unit of Purestrains. There is little that will stand up to two units in assault. Mike (Didcot Wargames Club)https://www.blogger.com/profile/04136576868354842829noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2668255476316917252.post-26831421461284563682018-01-26T02:04:30.388+00:002018-01-26T02:04:30.388+00:00The game looked well. A lot of nice photoes.
Have...The game looked well. A lot of nice photoes.<br /><br />Have you considered more primuses? They seem to be key for getting off amnushes. I also do not inow about the vehicles. A leman russ is good, but with so few big things it is hard to saturate heavy weapons.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13082767153668261132noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2668255476316917252.post-76460766999506987712018-01-19T11:11:17.217+00:002018-01-19T11:11:17.217+00:00Cheers Chris, I think I am starting to get a feel ...Cheers Chris, I think I am starting to get a feel for the army now. Hopefully it will improve over time. <br /><br />I've taken the Rock Drill in both games. I can see the potential for it, but haven't seen its full effect in my games so far. The first one saw it kill a Harlequin Biker with its mortal wounds. In this game, the othe Acolytes were able to kill the Blood Claws before I got to strike with them. <br /><br />It was Bjorn's invulnerable save and high toughness that kept him safe from the Patriarch. He does a lot of damage, but wounding on 5's and invulnerable saves just shut him down unfortunately.Mike (Didcot Wargames Club)https://www.blogger.com/profile/04136576868354842829noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2668255476316917252.post-51629371594095927862018-01-19T10:16:32.598+00:002018-01-19T10:16:32.598+00:00Yay, game number 2 and already we can see your imp...Yay, game number 2 and already we can see your improvements. I bet you'll be crushing opponents in no time! I really thought you had this in the bag, too. <br /><br />GSC really are quite squishy, but can hit pretty hard. I really like the Patriarch, he's such a combat beast. I was surprised he didn't take down Bjorn. The Russ seemed to do decent, too, considering that he drew firepower away from your frailer units. Have you tried a rock drill yet? These are my absolute favorite weapon of the GSC, if not in 8th! Save a command point re-roll for it and you'll surely do a ton of damage to whatever you hit with it. <br /><br />Keep it up! Looking forward to the next one.Chrishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08199583732490727488noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2668255476316917252.post-82652155248648039852018-01-18T17:49:52.443+00:002018-01-18T17:49:52.443+00:00I never had a chance to play with them in 7th edit...I never had a chance to play with them in 7th edition. I had the army, but was too focused on my Deathwatch to get them painted up and on the table before the launch of 8th edition. Mike (Didcot Wargames Club)https://www.blogger.com/profile/04136576868354842829noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2668255476316917252.post-12807799705352470362018-01-18T17:06:33.358+00:002018-01-18T17:06:33.358+00:00Looks like a great game. I've only been fortun...Looks like a great game. I've only been fortunate enough to play against GSC once and that was under 7th. Eryx_UKhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15745459114536513706noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2668255476316917252.post-19404703843851568222018-01-18T16:11:57.424+00:002018-01-18T16:11:57.424+00:00Unfortunately, the Genestealer Cult just don't...Unfortunately, the Genestealer Cult just don't have the staying power to keep in the game long. You really need to hit your opponent hard and keep them on the back foot. <br /><br />For the Patriarch, the morale bonus for the Purestrains is good. The Primus can replicate the to hit bonuses of the Patriarch, but not the morale bonus. Mike (Didcot Wargames Club)https://www.blogger.com/profile/04136576868354842829noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2668255476316917252.post-68101858418983634142018-01-18T14:23:15.046+00:002018-01-18T14:23:15.046+00:00Tough break, it looked rosy for you after the firs...Tough break, it looked rosy for you after the first couple of turns!<br /><br />More genestealers is always a good idea, though I'd hesitate at dropping the patriarch, he works so well with them in combination!Triple Dhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18002702481127525157noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2668255476316917252.post-61286418518730409642018-01-18T10:43:41.570+00:002018-01-18T10:43:41.570+00:00Yes Dave, I did mean Acolytes. Would have loved an...Yes Dave, I did mean Acolytes. Would have loved another 15 Aberrants in the list though!<br /><br />The Leman Russ didn't really get to shine in this game, but I can see the potential. If anything, it did act as a really good fire magnet. <br />I'm unsure of the Rockgrinder at the moment. It has some decnet combat potential, but hitting on 5's does hinder it a little. I think the Cahce of Demo charges is a strong weapon choice, but it is rare that I will be that close to a target and not have the squad inside disembark and charge. Mike (Didcot Wargames Club)https://www.blogger.com/profile/04136576868354842829noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2668255476316917252.post-70363823207766391782018-01-18T09:55:32.179+00:002018-01-18T09:55:32.179+00:00Sounds like a cool game, makes me think a bit abou...Sounds like a cool game, makes me think a bit about what I need to fill out my own Cult. Looks like a Leman Russ and Rock Grinders will be on the shopping list as well as a third Sentinel.<br /><br />Just a note, your turn three you say you brought in a 10 man and a 5 man squad of Aberrants, did you mean Acolytes?40kaddicthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12763647828123242837noreply@blogger.com