Signals from the Frontline #374
Reecius & Frankie are back with your weekly dose of wargaming talk:
Show Notes 9-21-15
Intro
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News
- New F.A.T. Mats are available for pre-order, globally! w00t!
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- What’s coming out? New F.A.T. Mat gaming mat designs in 4×6’, 4×4’ and 3×3’ sizes.
- When can they be ordered? These new designs will be available for Pre-Order starting Monday, September 21st, world wide.
- Where can you order yours? You can order your new F.A.T. Mat, here.
- Want to get a FREE mat? Look into our Outrider Program!
- WotC to shut down their forums on October 29th. The stated reason is to focus on social media.
- FW releases a new Broadside bundle pack in anticipation for the upcoming Tau codex.
- The Warmchine and Hordes WTC went down and looked like a great time! We will get you more results, soon!
- Rocket Games reveals the new Black Crow Commandos! This studio is doing some really cool stuff!
- Siren Miniatures shows off a new render of Syle, who looks very cool and also a lot like a certain Witcher I know, lol.
- LVO update! Boardgames, demo games, Bloodbowl, Malifaux!
Upcoming ITC Events
- Michigan GT, Lansing, MI, September 25-27, 2015
Rumors: The Rumor Section is gathered from the web and is not in any way information we receive from any manufacturer nor is it necessarily accurate. This section of the podcast is intended for entertainment purposes only.
- Images floating around of the new Skarbrand and WOW, he looks amazing!
Rant Session
Tactics Corner
- We played a lot of practice games this weekend
Rules Lawyer
- Submit your ITC rules questions and comments, here!
- Further discussion of the Tau Super Suit.
Completed Commissions
List Review
1850 Company of the Great Wolf/Inquisition
Wolf Guard Battle Leader: terminator armor, storm shield, krakenbone sword, meltabombs
Arjac Rockfist
3 x 3 Wolf Guard Terminators: 3 x combi-plasma, 2 x storm shields, 1 x power weapon (undecided on type)
3 x 3 Wolf Guard Terminators: 3 x combi-melta, 2 x storm shields, 1 x power weapon
3 x 3 Lone Wolves: terminator armor, thunder hammer, storm shield
3 x 3 Lone Wolves: terminator armor, frost axe, storm shield
3 x drop pods: 2 x teleport beacons
Inquisition
Ordo Malleus Inquisitor: terminator armor, nemesis daemon hammer, psycannon, 3 x servo skulls
Ordo Malleus Inquisitor: terminator armor, nemesis daemon hammer, psycannon, 3 x servo skulls
3 x Henchman Warband consisting of: 3 x Acolytes w/plasma gun, 1 x psyker, 1 x Crusader
WGBL goes with a plasma TDAWG pack and Arjac goes with a melta pack. The Inquisitors each join a TDAWG pack as well. The three henchman squads go in the drop pods. The servo skulls are spread across the board to allow for more precise deep striking. The Lone Wolves start the game on the board and are easy enough to hide since they’re single models. Ideally, they work in pairs and spend the first couple of turns moving and running to support the TDAWGs dropping in. The first two pods to drop are the ones with teleport beacons and the squads inside will usually hide behind the pod for the cover save with the crusader in front to tank in need be. This group has to survive the first turn or two of enemy shooting before help arrives. If the dice are kind, then on turn two you’ll get reinforced by the units in reserve and can put the hurt on the enemy. I’ve played half a dozen games with this list so far and I’m at a %50 win rate with it. It requires more tactical play and a bit of finesse but it’s great fun.
