Sunday, July 8, 2012

First Blood

Just played a 1500pt. game vs. Necrons. My first game in ages, and my first game in 6th edition 40k.


Mission : Ancient relic, Deployment : Short table edges
Result: Draw (Necron got first blood for +1, I got Enemy Warlord Slain for +1)


Tau Army :
Shas'el, PR MP TA hwBS htMT
3x Crisis Fireknife squad
2x Fire Warriors x12, Shas'el, bonded
Kroot x10 + Hounds x5
2x Broadside x2


Necrons :
Tanky Special Character lord+bodyguard
Immortals x8
2x Warrior squad
2x Transport
1x Shooty vehicle
Wraiths x3
Scarabs x10


After the first two turns I was sure I'd be tabled, by the 5th turn I was thinking how to table the Necrons. They came close and obliterated all squishy troops, then the weight of fire from the suits got them. Some highlights since I don't remember every turn:




  • Both IC's missed their assault rolls by 1" (and got shot dead dead dead)
  • The wraiths deep striked behind my lines, I shot one of them dead, then assaulted with 2 broadsides and killed them in 2-3 turns. 2+ save is king.
  • Overwatch saved my ass multiple times. First I caused a failed charge by killing 2 scarab bases, then shot the IC off while it was trying to catch my Warlord.
  • Those ark thingies make killing off warriors a real chore.
  • Kroots got shot once and ran off the table. I gotta make sure the commander babysits them for a few turns.
  • ALL characters assign wounds on 6s to hit now, rather important since squad sergeants are characters now.
  • Movement is and model placement is very very important
  • Wound allocation is still somewhat possible, especially with an attached IC


All in all, I think 6th is a better game than 5th (more fun!)









Tuesday, July 3, 2012

back in town

With the advent of 40k 6th edition, I'm coming back to the game. I'll try to keep this updated as I go along as well.

See you all o7