New Eldar from Forgeworld

[Demonus]

ah ok thought i was missing something
i think the models look pretty cool, i may pick a couple up one of these days for that reason alone.

[DarkLink]

I get the impression that you don't actually have to get the same weapon for each hardpoint.

You don't but that still doesn't help the point cost much

[Old_Paladin]

I don't think the point cost is too much if you try to maintain a little balance.
One with a missile launcher and shurken cannon is only 5 points more then a las/assault/las+plas razorback; but you get a fast, scout with star-engines.

But yes, the double-brightlance with holofields probably isn't worth the cost.

[scadugenga]

When I first saw the email, I was all WTF? with the thumbnail--it looked so damn hokey. I thought to myself, Okay, FW, wth were you thinking? You sculpt better than this!

Then I clicked on the damn thing and saw the full pic--much better. The cockpit area's still a bit too bulbous for me, but it's nice overall. I'll probably pick up a couple.

Rules-wise, still overpriced for what you get, but it's also nice for scouting/outflanking. Dual pulse lasers outflanking--you only need to move 6", fire 4 Str 8 ap2 shots into the side of you're opponent's mech and give him a headache.

Much more survivable than a Vyper, too.

[DarkLink]

Much more survivable than a Vyper, too.

I think that's the way to use it, too, like a heavy Vyper. The cheap weapons aren't too much more expensive than an equivalent Vyper would be, but you get several benifits (AV 11, not open topped, star engines).

[scadugenga]

I think that's the way to use it, too, like a heavy Vyper. The cheap weapons aren't too much more expensive than an equivalent Vyper would be, but you get several benifits (AV 11, not open topped, star engines).

Without a doubt. Anyone who tries to use this as a stand up fighter is going to be sorely disappointed.

You're definitely looking at a hit&run type of combat with this little gem.

[eldargal]

Hm, three of these with TL scatter lasers zooming up behind the enemy... Not exactly cheap pointswise but faster moving than the War Walker equivalent.

[Crae]

I'm I the only one thinking LOBSTER!!!

[Farseer Uthiliesh]

I'm I the only one thinking LOBSTER!!!

Great. Thanks. I couldn't see a lobster at first, and now I can't stop seeing one!

[Bigred]

I like the rules, and the model, then I saw those razor pointed side winglets...

Just killed the design for me. It like Forgeworld just can't seem to stick with Jes' all curved surfaces and flattened design aesthetic for the Eldar.

Its a little to pointy and pudgy for my tastes. Its like they are subtly reverting to the Cobra MkI design aesthetic...



Also, yes, its a lobster - which is making me hungry