tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4260829252124595446.post4301102291910758111..comments2024-03-03T03:10:04.470-05:00Comments on The Mandulian Chapel: Balance of Powerhyv3myndhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16986893384791002364noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4260829252124595446.post-80506899304502290602014-03-12T13:40:33.764-04:002014-03-12T13:40:33.764-04:00The Seeker Cavalcade was something I tried out aft...The Seeker Cavalcade was something I tried out after I had some difficulty using Soulgrinders in my lists. The Soulgrinders often failed to find good targets because they couldn't keep up with the rest of the list. That also ment that the Soulgrinder didn't add to the pressure I wanted to put on my opponent from turn 1. The Soulgrinder could well be ignored for a turn or two whilst more pressing matters were adressed. <br /><br />I found that the Cavalcade could be a sollution after watching a video by Faeit212 in whitch he talks about the way he uses Dark Eldar Raiders. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LqYZom2NJb8 . The tactics he suggests would synergise well with the fast assault theme of my list I theorised. Looking through the Daemon codex only the Seeker Cavalcade could function similarly. They are evil fast, somewhat resillient with 8 HPs on a Rhino chassis with a 5++ save, but most of all very cheap. <br /><br />I use them mostly to dictate enemy movement from turn one. Using their 27" movement to block lanes or box in the enemy. They work well together with the Screamers in this way. Sometimes, depending on available psychicbuffs and the opponents list, I give the Chariots the Grimnoire. The damage output is secondary, but stil... Last game my opponent took out only two chariots turn one and two. The remaining Exalted Chariot destroyed an Annihilation Barge and threatened backfield units from then on. <br /><br />Since I used the Chariots, the Rhino also got back into favour. The Chariots and Maulerfiend offer some target saturation and in a list with Screamers, Fleshhounds, Spawn, Maulerfiend, Fateweaver and 3 Chariots barreling towards you, a Rhino tends to be low on the prioritylist. <br /><br />The Sorcerer indeed joins the Spawn. He often leaves the unit turn 2 or 3 to shoot at targets with Puppet Master/Psychic Shriek while the Spawn assault targets of opportunity. <br /><br />Could luck with your list. Interested to see what you come up with. <br /> <br />Cilithan Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09352218691449356012noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4260829252124595446.post-11174763627618869542014-03-11T20:17:12.865-04:002014-03-11T20:17:12.865-04:00I like the Dirge Caster on the Rhino in your list ...I like the Dirge Caster on the Rhino in your list - I had been trying to think of a way to get that thing to outflank to protect it a bit more.<br /><br />I assume the Sorcerer goes with the Spawn upfield? Also, how do the Chariots work - I have an Exalted Chariot unassembled and 2 normal chariots I was looking to run in a more vehicle heavy list.Calypso2tshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05245702599694373835noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4260829252124595446.post-66752258779006394112014-03-10T18:50:57.472-04:002014-03-10T18:50:57.472-04:00Hey Calypso2ts,
I tend to lean towards the varied...Hey Calypso2ts,<br /><br />I tend to lean towards the varied, able, balanced lists. Never spammy and probably not really competative. I believe that learning to play a list very well, compensates for (lack of) internal focus and strength and may even present the opponent with a few challenges.<br /><br />At the moment I'm using this for 1850 points:<br /><br />Fateweaver<br />Herald of Tzeentch, ML2, Disc, ER<br />CSM Sorcerer, ML3, Bike, Meltabombs<br />18 Daemonettes<br />11 Pink Horrors<br />10 Chaos Space Marines, 2 Melta<br />Rhino, Dirge Caster <br />12 Flesh Hounds<br />7 Screamers<br />5 Chaos Spawn, MoN<br />Maulerfiend<br />Seeker Cavalcade, 1 Exalted, 2 normal chariots. <br /><br />This list has diverse tactical options, speed, resilience, psychic buffs and always some tools for a job. It's fun to play for me, but I think for an opponent as well. <br /><br />Maybe this is some source of inspiration. Branching out into using CSM as an allied force offers interesting options. That would be something I'd try out first to regain you fun in playing.<br /><br />Looking forward to your next battlereport/tactical insights. <br /><br />Cilithan <br /><br /><br />Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09352218691449356012noreply@blogger.com