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Kefka
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most excellent. It looks like my Dark Eldar might fair a little better if their transports don't blow-up so easily.
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Post by The griefbringer »

GW is exaggerating a bit about Raiders not dying as easily. Sure, it won't die on a glance, but with SMF gone and the +1 to the table for Open Topped, they are still going to drop like flies to any S5 firepower or better.

That said, I guess they *are* a bit better off than before. That just isn't saying very much at all.
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With paper-mache tanks transporting my troops, I'll take any help I can get.
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Post by Calisson »

Thanks a lot, very instructive indeed.
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Post by Jadin »

This was very informative. I am especialy glad for the assault units no longer wiping out gun lines. This killed my Tau on a regular basis.

I am concerned wit hthe vehicle changes though as I prefer to use mobility and shooting.
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Post by Derikari »

It depends on what vehicle you are talking about. Ones that use ordnance now have no penalty for moving and shooting their big gun. You will, however, want to stay clear of infantry now. All attacks vs WS-less vehicles in melee now strike the rear armour.
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