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Post subject: Help on starting Skaven roster
 Posted: Oct 16, 2008 - 05:16 PM
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Hi guys!
I made a search, but couldn't come up with what I was looking for...
I'd like to have the pros and cons of starting a Skaven roster with or without a Rat Ogre. It's an open schedule (challenges) league, where 4-6 games are being played before à mini two games tourney for one of the LRB 5 cups.
Any advices from experienced skaven coaches out there?
Thanks!
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Post subject: RE: Help on starting Skaven roster
Posted: Oct 16, 2008 - 06:20 PM
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although the rat ogre is one of the better big guys i would steer clear for a starting team as hes just too expensive more than likely only leaving you with 10 other armour 7 and 8 rats. for the cost of him you can have a good running game with 2 gutter runners instead for the same price.
starting team for me would be 2 blitzers, 1 thrower, 3 gutter runners and 6 linerats with 3 rerolls and FF3
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Post subject: RE: Help on starting Skaven roster
Posted: Oct 16, 2008 - 07:31 PM
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Thanks Katadder!
Point weel taken. I'll take that into consideration.
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Post subject: RE: Help on starting Skaven roster
Posted: Oct 17, 2008 - 12:15 AM
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You can also change the Thrower and 1 FF for another Gutter Runner.
Any GR can throw decently with AG4. |
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Posted: Oct 17, 2008 - 06:37 AM
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| true but i always like the sure hands and pass rerolls |
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Posted: Oct 17, 2008 - 01:24 PM
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katadder wrote: true but i always like the sure hands and pass rerolls
yeah they are nice skills, but with the gutter runners extra movement the "passes" should always be complete on a 2+ anyway and with 3 rerolls that should be fine.
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Posted: Oct 17, 2008 - 02:56 PM
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My preferred starting roster for Skaven would be:
2 Blitzers
4 Gutter Runners
1 Thrower
4 Linerats
1 Apothecary
3 Re-rolls
I would recommend against starting with a Rat Ogre. Indeed, do you need one at all???
Hope this helps.
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Posted: Oct 17, 2008 - 07:05 PM
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smeborg wrote: My preferred starting roster for Skaven would be:
2 Blitzers
4 Gutter Runners
1 Thrower
4 Linerats
1 Apothecary
3 Re-rolls
I would recommend against starting with a Rat Ogre. Indeed, do you need one at all???
Hope this helps.
Smeborg
Oooohhhh... I really like this one !
Thanks guys! Really appreciated !
Fred |
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Posted: Oct 18, 2008 - 05:44 AM
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SBG wrote: smeborg wrote: My preferred starting roster for Skaven would be:
2 Blitzers
4 Gutter Runners
1 Thrower
4 Linerats
1 Apothecary
3 Re-rolls
I would recommend against starting with a Rat Ogre. Indeed, do you need one at all???
Hope this helps.
Smeborg
Oooohhhh... I really like this one !
Thanks guys! Really appreciated !
Fred
That`s what I would start with too. And for a 6 game league, I wouldn't bother with the Rat Ogre at all. If the league will continue, then get the Rat Ogre at the start of the next season if you take one at all. |
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Posted: Oct 22, 2008 - 09:01 PM
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Another possiblity is:
4 Gutter Runners
10 Linerats
3 Re-rolls
This is particularly effective for preventing the side getting demolished in the first 2 or 3 matches. Afterwards, you just need to buy an Apothecary and 2 Bitzers. And you forget about the Throwers, using a Gutter Runner to pick up and move the ball when receiving.
Keeps your TV nice and low too.
Hope this helps.
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