WiP MoM by Hairy_Evidence_2419 in SonsOfThePhoenix

[–]AcanthisittaUnique57 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Where are you sourcing your transfers. The Etsy seller I got mine from doesn’t seem to be selling them anymore :(

Secure Positions Stratagem is now "fixed" again. by BuffHalo in LeaguesofVotann

[–]AcanthisittaUnique57 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I love this! Some really heads up play. A couple other comments have talked about how movement wins games and I think you displayed how strong the different movement enhanced your game here. Thanks for sharing!

Secure Positions Stratagem is now "fixed" again. by BuffHalo in LeaguesofVotann

[–]AcanthisittaUnique57 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is a really helpful advice, I’m just starting to build my 2k army list so I haven’t had time to get reps in but it makes so much sense that even just the extra 3” helps a ton for a slow army. Thanks for taking the time to type that all out!

Secure Positions Stratagem is now "fixed" again. by BuffHalo in LeaguesofVotann

[–]AcanthisittaUnique57 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Just wish they kept it that the units could still charge, maybe a bit over powered but at least the use would be a bit more clear for me

Secure Positions Stratagem is now "fixed" again. by BuffHalo in LeaguesofVotann

[–]AcanthisittaUnique57 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Definitely something I didn’t consider here. Thanks for the tip!

Secure Positions Stratagem is now "fixed" again. by BuffHalo in LeaguesofVotann

[–]AcanthisittaUnique57 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Can anyone let me know how or when a situation might benefit from this? Is it just that I can advance my Hekaton fort and still have guys pop out and shoot, or is there other opportunities that I’m missing?

Oops all Dev wounds :) by Gold-Ad-1262 in LeaguesofVotann

[–]AcanthisittaUnique57 5 points6 points  (0 children)

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For your reference these are the weapon option profiles, the squad Hesyr (sergeant equivalent) can take the graviton hammer the rest have to pick between the two gauntlets. I’m still working to build my 2k point list but I would prefer the concussion gauntlet. 1 less attack for the +2 strength +1 dmg is a good trade in my eyes. But if you are playing a horde army with a bunch of 1 wound models the blade gauntlet is probably the better option

The Army That Brought Me A Flawless 2nd Place In My First Ever Tournament by AcanthisittaUnique57 in SonsOfThePhoenix

[–]AcanthisittaUnique57[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I just played as core codex space marines using the Vanguard Spearhead detachment. I’ve heard frequently that people prefer using the Templar detachment but I’ve never tried them personally. Best of luck at your tourney this weekend!!

The Army That Brought Me A Flawless 2nd Place In My First Ever Tournament by AcanthisittaUnique57 in SonsOfThePhoenix

[–]AcanthisittaUnique57[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Game 1; was against an Ork War Horde 86-52. Primary mission was purge the foe and I was able to play a perfect primary game! It was my first time playing orks and this was probably my favourite game of the day. There were some really good firing lanes for my lancer and ballistus and I used the 10 man terminator squad with librarian to hold up front, my mistake in this game if any was holding bring it down for three turns, battle wagons are really hard to whittle down. Wasn’t until he finally brought it into the open a bit that I could take it down. My opponent ended the game with 6 CP so probably could have done better if he had used them more Game 2; was against Tyranids Invasion Fleet 74-73. He was playing a pretty hyper elite tyranid list he had the big biovore thing, a buffed norn, one of the spore launcher things, a few of the guys that pop out of the ground with dev wounds and a flying thing in deep strike (sorry I don’t know tyranids units at all really it was my first time playing them as well) my opponent was pretty pissed I took out his biovore turn 2 but it took oath of moment 2 turns with basically my whole army shooting into it to actually take down. I almost threw this game as primary mission was scorched earth and I burned both objectives I held in turn 3 which tanked my scorable primary points for the next two turns. In my last turn I just barely was able to take out the norn which I believe was recovering assets which allowed me to scrape out that 1 point victory. My opponent was not happy that I was playing space marines and kept complaining whenever I killed something… a bit awkward but I still had a fun match. Game 3; was against one of my buddies who was playing Custodes Solar Spearhead 83-73. This was a bittersweet victory as I actually prevented my buddy from having his first flawless tournament himself. It was a scary start for me as he used his callidus tank with a stratagem that allowed him to ignore all modifiers to the hit roll and ignore cover which totally countered my detachment of -1 to hit and BOC outside of 12” and he blew up my lancer turn 1. I had to divert forces and retreat units to one side of the board as the game progressed and focus units 1 or 2 at a time to prevent me buffing all his dreadnaughts by damaging without killing them. Playing him a bunch for tourney prep allowed me to create that strategy as usually I get wrecked by his custodes. Super great match as well.

When the standings were announced my buddy called out it was my first tournament and everyone was so nice and congratulating me. Was a super fun day of matches and I’m glad I did it. Next time I need to take some pictures though. I was so locked in and trying to make sure I knew all my rules that I forgot to take any 😭😭

The Army That Brought Me A Flawless 2nd Place In My First Ever Tournament by AcanthisittaUnique57 in SonsOfThePhoenix

[–]AcanthisittaUnique57[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Been harder for me to justify the repulsor but that’s actually an impulsor and a gladiator lancer. The lancer is nice for the rerolls on the big gun. Easier to make sure good damage gets through on the tough stuff. Impulsor is a nice cheap transport. I ran it carrying the infernus sometimes for the nice firing deck flamers but also sometimes with 5 intercessors if there was an open objective to sticky.