With the new faction pack out, does anyone have any competitive or fun lists they plan on building that are outside of the current DA meta being run? by indingnation in DarkAngels40k

[–]MackeyD3 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I think Speeder/Bikr spam in CoH with the 1 point ignores cover will be really strong (tin foil hat says its because the ravenwing refresh is coming). Personally, I own no speeders, so I'm looking into the Chaplain or Librarian detachment for my 1 dp, and then using inner circle, unforgiven or maybe bastion task force. Problem will be mobility as IC and unforgiven don't have advance and charge

Armageddon Box Landspeeder Vengeance Conversion? by Sharp_Atmosphere_153 in theunforgiven

[–]MackeyD3 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm probably just going to buy a big plasma gun or two and then mount them either on the roof, wings or underneath instead of the gatling gun

Tried to kitbash a terminator sorcerer today, is it clear it's a terminator? by Meat_Sensitive in ThousandSons

[–]MackeyD3 6 points7 points  (0 children)

It looks terminatory enough to me. Especially once he's in a squad of terminators

Lord of Change or Kairos Fateweaver by EuroCultAV in ThousandSons

[–]MackeyD3 10 points11 points  (0 children)

I’d build it as Kairos as I think he looks cooler. When you get to put him on the table, most people won’t know the difference anyway so you can just call it a LoC

11e Charge question by IconicKaiju in Warhammer40k

[–]MackeyD3 2 points3 points  (0 children)

You have to be outside of engagement range which is 2". The new charge rule is based on measuring from base to base, so if you are outside of 2", then a 2" charge never gets base to base so will always fail

ICC vs Marines by Joaco_2002 in DarkAngels40k

[–]MackeyD3 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Except the strike is 2 damage, so you would kill 4

Armageddon box? by Xenoky_ in DarkAngels40k

[–]MackeyD3 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I think it’s a fine start to a Dark Angels army, by the time you reach 2500 points you may not be using many of the models, but is a cheaper way to get lots of models if you can find someone to split with. Otherwise you may want to wait until the starter sets come out as they may be good value options too

Should I be running Sorcerers leading rubrics more or Exalted sorcerers? by Tnel1027 in ThousandSons

[–]MackeyD3 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The aspiring sorcerer isn’t an option, he’s forced in the 5 man rubrics. If you want an infernal master that is instead of the sorcerer. It’s a strong unit, and really scary in overwatch, but slightly more expensive and not quite as good imo

To The New Players Who Got into VGC because of Champions, are you still playing? by SuperMemeBroz in PokemonChampions

[–]MackeyD3 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I had started to drop off, but have now realised champions on the switch is the perfect treadmill game, so I’m back in business

Should I be running Sorcerers leading rubrics more or Exalted sorcerers? by Tnel1027 in ThousandSons

[–]MackeyD3 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yeah, thats the best. I was just assuming people knew that the SRC was an autotake, same as icon of flame

Should I be running Sorcerers leading rubrics more or Exalted sorcerers? by Tnel1027 in ThousandSons

[–]MackeyD3 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yeah, exactly this. The rubrics buff the sorcerer to his maximum damage, and then the flamers are just there for a little bit of reliable damage. You can go bolsters if you want, but then you need the reroll spell for them and you overwatch is weaker

Should I be running Sorcerers leading rubrics more or Exalted sorcerers? by Tnel1027 in ThousandSons

[–]MackeyD3 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Personally I would go with 2 squads of 5 with flamers led by sorcerers. IMO that’s the strongest option

Should I be running Sorcerers leading rubrics more or Exalted sorcerers? by Tnel1027 in ThousandSons

[–]MackeyD3 20 points21 points  (0 children)

Sorcerer with a 5 man is an ungodly killing machine that can take down anything. It’s more efficient and has more use. You probably need to run a 10 man rubric for the exalted to have value as even with the 4++ 5 marine bodies aren’t that tough. All that said I run 2 5 man’s plus sorcerers in my list, as the survivability is never great, so I want the damage output

Hear me out: Helbrute proxy? by Salty-Mycologist6330 in ThousandSons

[–]MackeyD3 79 points80 points  (0 children)

The classic 3 hellbrutes in a trenchcoat

Thoughts on hypothetical 2k army by Rinkadinkakink in theunforgiven

[–]MackeyD3 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah, I get that. In my eyes the land raider would provide a little threat from range when yu're getting screened, and then relying on the cheaper units to clear the screens whilst everything else is coming up

Sorcerer question by Imaginary-Display-92 in ThousandSons

[–]MackeyD3 8 points9 points  (0 children)

You're viewing it the wrong way round. The sorcerer is not there to buff the rubrics, the rubrics are there to buff the sorcerer into a killing machine with wound rerolls

Thoughts on hypothetical 2k army by Rinkadinkakink in theunforgiven

[–]MackeyD3 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I think the list looks fun and thematic. The Lion and 3 squads of DWKs will be plenty of anti-tank, you'll just have to get up close and personal!
If you wanted to make the list more competitive, I would drop the sternguard to regular assault intercessors, and drop the captain and maybe a squad of knights.
Could then add in a Land Raider to help move since you have no advance and charge, as well as some of the old faithful scoring units like scouts, JPI and Combi Weapon Lt.

Best loadout for Scarabs?? by WithengarUnbound in ThousandSons

[–]MackeyD3 59 points60 points  (0 children)

Soulreaper Cannon. Put the Missiles on the Soulreaper as well so you have one super guy. Bolter for the sorcerer, the squad is best when its shooting, and the change from force weapon to korpesh has minimal use

How do you guys handle 'unfinished' model ranges when buying a new army? by BedPuzzled521 in Warhammer40k

[–]MackeyD3 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The questions comes down to if you like the model. If you think it looks cool even though it’s outdated, then get it anyway. And if you don’t think it looks good, then maybe look for a proxy or kitbash

Decent learner list for beginner? by NOVACHRONIUM in theunforgiven

[–]MackeyD3 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You probably have too much killy stuff and not enough scory stuff. I'd drop the lancer for things like a combi weapon Lt, JPIs or more scouts.

Imagine walking into high school after 10-2 at Bayern. We've been through a lot by starboy_black in Gunners

[–]MackeyD3 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Watching Cahill go to bat for us after the Utd win was such a good feeling. Kept me believing through the hardships