First game suggestions

[hellbound]

Later this week I will be playing my first match, I'm playing the 1000 point list that follows. I'm just looking for some input and suggestions since I'm in the learning phase.

1x Hive Tyrant - bonesword, lashwhip, TL devourers, Old Adversary
2x Tyrant Guard
2x Hive Guard
2x Zoanthropes
1x Trygon
1x Tervigon
19x Termagants

I think that comes out to 1k or close to it (don't have my list in front of me)

I don't know what psychic powers I'm going to take for the Zoanthropes yet, I'm open to suggestions. Like I said, I'm really just looking to learn at this point.


Thanks in advance

[wisdomseyes1]

Zoantrhopes. Take the base psychic powers, they are likeky best. Other psychic peers you might want based on your opponents army, and that makes it hard to say.

Tervigon should have at least catalyst. It makes it a true support model and a near unkillible force (or causes your guys to become so).

Tyrant should have armored shell. Makes her twice as durible, alongside the guards extra wounds.

Not sure how many point this is or how many you have left, I just suggest these things.

[yoritomo]

Honestly, I'd suggest you play the list as is.

Let's get something straight, the odds of winning are not in your favor, no dissrespect intended. The fact of the matter is that you will have to learn the game as you play as well think about tactics while your opponent only has to worry about his tactics. I think you already realize this, so instead of beating around the bush let's just accept this and move on. Your goal should be to learn the game, the faster you learn it the quicker you put yourself in a postion to win games.

Besides, if all you really wanted to do is win games then you should be asking us where to get loaded dice instead of army advice.


Why shouldn't you change anything? Well, you own these models. These are the models you'll have to play with. At some point you're going to have to learn what each unit does, so why not start now? The best way to learn how to use a unit is to put it on the table. And if the odds are you're going to lose then why not make the most of it? After all, you learn more from losses than victories, so let's kill two birds with one stone.


That's just my thoughts, it may sound pestimistic but it works. However, is someone gives you advice that is more in line with what you want to here then by all means, listen to them.

[hellbound]

@ Yoritomo - you are correct I have no illusions of winning this match, all I want is to start learning the game. I have played a small HQ and 2 troop demo game, and have read the rules and codex several times. I learn better by doing so that's my goal. I think I will take your advance and run the list as is, thank you.

[fragile]

Couple things about Tyranids.

1. Get used to taking them off the board as fast as you put them on . We have no armor per se and die easily.

2. Get your big guys into combat as quickly as possible.

3. Cover is your friend, use it at all times, its probably the only save you will get.

4. Learn by dying. Charging your MCs into a melta equipped squad range is not a good idea. But there are too many things to worry about telling you to avoid.

5. Use your screening mobs.. Declare charges with them to soak overwatchs.