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SM drop pod question Jul 10, 2011 3:24:52 GMT

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Post by Jpogfreak886 on Jul 10, 2011 3:24:52 GMT

Hello Hive,

Alright this is just a question i had concerning the rules on Space Marine Droppods.

It says in one of the rules (Drop pod assault or something) that 50% of your pods come in on turn 1. How does this work if you only have 1 pod? and would you guys suggest getting more then 1 pod, or no pods at all?

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SM drop pod question Jul 10, 2011 4:09:27 GMT

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Post by WestRider on Jul 10, 2011 4:09:27 GMT

Round up if there are an odd number of Pods. So if you only have one Pod, it comes in Turn 1.

Whether it's then better to drop the Pod or add more depends on the List. I've seen some Armies make good use of a single Pod, while for others it's a hindrance.

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coredump Influence of the Hive Mind Posts: 14,383	SM drop pod question Jul 10, 2011 14:33:58 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by coredump on Jul 10, 2011 14:33:58 GMT And remember, you can drop empty pods. So you could have two pods, one empty and one with a Dread (for example). Then each game you can decide if it is better to drop the Dread first turn, or delay it.
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killercroc Hive Tyrant This Croc Kills Fetch me their souls! Posts: 5,525	SM drop pod question Jul 10, 2011 16:53:35 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by killercroc on Jul 10, 2011 16:53:35 GMT In my Adeptus Mechanicus army (Space Marines) I use 3 Drill-pods (drop pods). I have Dreadnoughts in 2 of them and the last one is empty, this way i can get my Dreadnoughts is first turn, really effective.

kingfisher773 Tyranid Warrior There is never enough arms Posts: 175	SM drop pod question Jul 12, 2011 1:44:36 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by kingfisher773 on Jul 12, 2011 1:44:36 GMT I didn't know you can field empty pods (since their dedicated).

WestRider Hive Tyrant The Tyranid Hive List Building Champion HugsiFex! Posts: 13,305	SM drop pod question Jul 12, 2011 2:20:12 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by WestRider on Jul 12, 2011 2:20:12 GMT The only restriction on Dedicated Transports is that no other Unit can start the Game in them. There is no requirement that the Unit they were purchased for start in them.
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kingfisher773 Tyranid Warrior There is never enough arms Posts: 175	SM drop pod question Jul 12, 2011 2:26:08 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by kingfisher773 on Jul 12, 2011 2:26:08 GMT fair call

infornography Hive Tyrant When all else fails, read the instructions... Posts: 4,386	SM drop pod question Jul 12, 2011 3:26:02 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by infornography on Jul 12, 2011 3:26:02 GMT From the FAQ Q: Can you use a Drop Pod on its own, with no squad inside? (p69) A: Yes you can.
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SM drop pod question Jul 12, 2011 4:31:59 GMT

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Post by killercroc on Jul 12, 2011 4:31:59 GMT

Jul 12, 2011 3:26:02 GMT infornography said:

From the FAQ

Q: Can you use a Drop Pod on its own, with no squad
inside? (p69)
A: Yes you can.

But only for Space Marines, Tyranids cannot drop Spore Pods that are empty, cause that would be just silly, wasting all that Bio-mass >_>

infornography Hive Tyrant When all else fails, read the instructions... Posts: 4,386	SM drop pod question Jul 12, 2011 4:59:51 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by infornography on Jul 12, 2011 4:59:51 GMT Indeed. Nids got shafted on that one.
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Post by Jpogfreak886 on Jul 10, 2011 3:24:52 GMT

Post by WestRider on Jul 10, 2011 4:09:27 GMT

Post by coredump on Jul 10, 2011 14:33:58 GMT

Post by killercroc on Jul 10, 2011 16:53:35 GMT

Post by kingfisher773 on Jul 12, 2011 1:44:36 GMT

Post by WestRider on Jul 12, 2011 2:20:12 GMT

Post by kingfisher773 on Jul 12, 2011 2:26:08 GMT

Post by infornography on Jul 12, 2011 3:26:02 GMT

Post by killercroc on Jul 12, 2011 4:31:59 GMT

Post by infornography on Jul 12, 2011 4:59:51 GMT