tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7270554408723803733.post225945661279914418..comments2023-12-29T04:14:04.336-07:00Comments on Maunderings of a 40K Gamer: Space Wolves: Skyclaw Assault PacksDverninghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18098608506710554678noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7270554408723803733.post-47477092424410940272010-01-14T10:15:57.402-07:002010-01-14T10:15:57.402-07:00@Jim: That was exactly the kind of RP I was thinki...@Jim: That was exactly the kind of RP I was thinking... Or maybe Tempest's Wrath and Murderous Hurricane. Those powers would nicely increase the likelihood of being the charger rather than receiving.<br /><br />@Raptor: Yeah, I covered those in my main Blood Claw article and figured it would be blatant padding to repost in this one.<br />Any reason why you wont jump pack a HQ choice? Is itDverninghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18098608506710554678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7270554408723803733.post-89471231102237588952010-01-13T21:00:53.630-07:002010-01-13T21:00:53.630-07:00I don't think the BS3 makes a huge difference;...I don't think the BS3 makes a huge difference; on closer assaults you're less likely to want to shoot for fear of ending up out of assault range. Been there, done that, not so fun.<br /><br />WS3 DOES have an impact if you're fighting anyone that actually likes assault; they'll hit you on 3+. However, Blood Claws just don't have what it takes to hang with more dedicated Raptor1313https://www.blogger.com/profile/16909802419382710809noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7270554408723803733.post-69032095088633278642010-01-13T13:34:18.671-07:002010-01-13T13:34:18.671-07:00I guess the WP thing just goes back to my 2nd ed r...I guess the WP thing just goes back to my 2nd ed roots, as I always had them lead by one.<br /><br />You do make a good point about the RP, in fact moving with a constant cover save might be the way forward. Maybe with Stormcaller and Jaws O'TWW. With a jump pack he'll really be able to line up his Jaws attacks.<br /><br />-JimBig Jimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10363832056474538807noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7270554408723803733.post-11965222346915692502010-01-13T13:07:50.331-07:002010-01-13T13:07:50.331-07:00@Big Jim: I have a pack with Jumppacks that's...@Big Jim: I have a pack with Jumppacks that's been knocking around since 2nd edition, so I'm glad they're not worthless. Still, I suspect they'll be a second-string choice unless there's a big metagame shift or I decide to run a pure "no tanks" list.<br /><br />I'm curious why you prefer the Wolf Priest. It certainly makes sense for background, but I don'tDverninghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18098608506710554678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7270554408723803733.post-68915654819088712552010-01-13T12:02:09.151-07:002010-01-13T12:02:09.151-07:00I plan on swapping a Pack in an out of my new SW a...I plan on swapping a Pack in an out of my new SW army. I am not a fan of regular BC's now that they cost as much as GH's; in fact Skyclaws and their Swift Claw brethren will likely be the only Claw options I use. If you also add that to BC's need a Raider to be really effective in the Mech world, I'll pass for now. <br /><br />My Sky Claws will likely be lead by a Wolf Priest.Big Jimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10363832056474538807noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7270554408723803733.post-26771634880072155192010-01-13T08:38:49.227-07:002010-01-13T08:38:49.227-07:00@Magilla: I do have to agree about them being Grey...@Magilla: I do have to agree about them being Grey Hunters and not Blood Claws. I'm the same about Swiftclaws too. Of course, a large part of that is because I run 13th company and I miss my Stormclaw Veteran bikers...<br /><br />@Warhammer39,999: The WS3/BS3 really isn't that big a loss, as I detailed in full with my coverage of Blood Claws. And I think Berserk Charge does balance Dverninghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18098608506710554678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7270554408723803733.post-52617280944536273632010-01-12T18:58:09.193-07:002010-01-12T18:58:09.193-07:00Really, I don't think WS/BS3 makes a big diffe...Really, I don't think WS/BS3 makes a big difference--as long as you get something in return. In previous editions, bloodclaws were cheaper than standard marines, or got true grit, or other benefits. Skyclaws don't really offer much more than a standard assault marine, but pay the same points and have lower stats.<br /><br />While they're not horrendous, there just seem to be better Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7270554408723803733.post-77377673292480082392010-01-12T16:43:56.410-07:002010-01-12T16:43:56.410-07:00While I understand the necessity of Skyclaws, they...While I understand the necessity of Skyclaws, they really do not fit the Leman Russ theme - Fighting with your feet on the deck. However, if you are going to break the rule, you should at least take it to the next level and allow a character to field Grey Hunters with jump packs as well.<br />The problem with Skyclaws (I agree they better have been drunk!) is the WS, hitting on 4+ isn't bad, Grizzled Gorillahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16715567863938779627noreply@blogger.com