tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4272385179509972181.post991229947645515036..comments2024-01-08T05:24:50.541+00:00Comments on Rathstar's Ramblings: Tau Army Review - Fire WarriorsRathstarhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08799690336241322474noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4272385179509972181.post-69537202393365452342010-03-12T16:01:56.166+00:002010-03-12T16:01:56.166+00:00@Firewasp: I'm hoping the get both defensive ...@Firewasp: I'm hoping the get both defensive and EMP grenades as well as a 2pt drop, however as we'll be waiting a while for a new Tau codex, we'll have to make do with what we've got.<br /><br />@NockerGeek: I suppose it's depends on how many troop choices you've got. If you've got a 2-3 units of 9+ fire warriors (plus some kroot) it's a good idea, however in my army I only have one unit of 6 at the moment, and only 3 troop choices in total. I'd rather keep one of my few troop choices alive than cause a bit more damage. A lot depends on the style of Tau army being played, eg. My army can't do some of the nice things a full mech army can do.<br /><br />RathstarRathstarhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08799690336241322474noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4272385179509972181.post-46652834808124461132010-02-25T15:29:09.439+00:002010-02-25T15:29:09.439+00:00A great review that really breaks down the Fire Wa...A great review that really breaks down the Fire Warrior well. As you've mentioned, they don't hold up well compared to other troop units in 5th Edition, but they still have their uses. I've moved from using them in a gunline to using the Devilfish scoring unit model, and I can't say I'm disappointed. I will say, though, that against some enemies a gunline is better (or at least starting your FWs outside of their 'fishes to get some shots at 30"). Dark Eldar, for example, really don't care for having a large volume of Strength 5 shots hitting their AV10 transports before they can cross the field.NockerGeekhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07303047137184142349noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4272385179509972181.post-16339129419059137112010-02-23T22:43:56.231+00:002010-02-23T22:43:56.231+00:00Great article, I personally can't think of any...Great article, I personally can't think of anything that you haven't covered about the humble firewarrior. <br />Wonder how they are going to change when the new codex comes out. Personally I'd like to see a 2 point drop and free EMP grenades.<br />Any thoughts?Firewasphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09437136828739603902noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4272385179509972181.post-11398679772520935042010-02-23T17:42:27.706+00:002010-02-23T17:42:27.706+00:00Glad you liked the article.
I'm just writing ...Glad you liked the article.<br /><br />I'm just writing the devilfish article, and I'm half way through the draft of the kroot article, so stay tuned for more.<br /><br />If there's a particular unit you'd like me to write about please leave a comment.<br /><br />RathstarRathstarhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08799690336241322474noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4272385179509972181.post-68163903916838681592010-02-19T19:37:27.969+00:002010-02-19T19:37:27.969+00:00I've never seen a post about the Tau with whic...I've never seen a post about the Tau with which I could agree more! Well done!<br /><br />Alas our fire warriors aren't as mighty as they seem at first glance. I started about a year ago, and I was in love with their 4+ armor save and 30" S5 weapon. Then I started to play with them and I had to realize that the best FW unit is as follows:<br />6FW + DF with a DP. This costs 145 points and You have to keep it in reserve. The longer the better.<br />Any time I tried fish of fury ,or even disembarked, I got slaughtered.levihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13085425853054132136noreply@blogger.com