Jackalwolf Posted February 8, 2018 Share Posted February 8, 2018 Just was trying to build a list and... 1,500 points?? That's a tad much! For that you can have a full army that can easily down the Thawk. Or even 1 Mastodon and 2 Deredeos with Arcahnus which is effectively more firepower and better transport capacity. Or 1 of the new primaris Astraeus tanks which will blow the Thawk out of the sky and enough points 3 of the new Repulsor tanks so you have the same carrying capacity and much more firepower. It just doesn't make sense, me thinks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deathspectersgt7 Posted February 8, 2018 Share Posted February 8, 2018 Ever see what happens to the smaller plastic models that it crushes when it tips over on the table . THE HORROR !!!! . But yes I think it is crazy over costed points wise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RikuEru Posted February 8, 2018 Share Posted February 8, 2018 In before someone speculates GW is doing that, just so they can sell even more of a coming new-pattern Thunderhawk, with a more balanced cost. We houseruled the points, to enable our Blood Angels Player to sensibly play it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
justicarius6 Posted February 8, 2018 Share Posted February 8, 2018 They don't really belong on a regular 40k board (but then again, neither do primarchs). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saxxon the Dragoon Posted February 8, 2018 Share Posted February 8, 2018 Just was trying to build a list and... 1,500 points?? That's a tad much! For that you can have a full army that can easily down the Thawk. Or even 1 Mastodon and 2 Deredeos with Arcahnus which is effectively more firepower and better transport capacity. Or 1 of the new primaris Astraeus tanks which will blow the Thawk out of the sky and enough points 3 of the new Repulsor tanks so you have the same carrying capacity and much more firepower. It just doesn't make sense, me thinks. Warhound Titans have been pushed up to 2k points (but they also fixed their profiles, so losing a couple wounds doesnt instantly reduced you to dreadnought walking distance). You gotta remember though that vehicles (especially super heavies) have A LOT of wounds, and a pretty good save, and the weapons arent limited to weapon facings anymore. Thunderhawks are transport craft first and foremost, weapon platforms second. If you want a superheavy gunship, get a Fire Raptor or a wing of Xiphon fighters. Much better for your wallet and more useful on the tabletop. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toaae Posted February 9, 2018 Share Posted February 9, 2018 I believe all the FW super-heavies were jacked up in price to remove them from matched play. Their Power Level didn't change, and they'll fit right in for Apoc or a big narrative game. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jackalwolf Posted February 9, 2018 Author Share Posted February 9, 2018 Eh pitty. I don't see the point of that since a Thunderhawk isn't more abusive than 2 Storm Eagles and an Astraeus for instance. Most tournaments don't allow them anyways but I enjoyed building a thematic list of 2k with a Thunderhawk. Would loose most games with it since I had very little to play with but enjoyed it. It's good to know that still could do that via power level but it feels unnecessary to be honest to adjust so much the points cost. Idem for other superheavies. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RandomMarine Posted March 8, 2018 Share Posted March 8, 2018 Personally I think the fw super heavy price points was as a way up sales of gw super heavies and limit the more out there fw ones to narrative play only. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
momerathe Posted March 8, 2018 Share Posted March 8, 2018 Is a real shame - it would make a great centrepiece. I don't care if it's super competetive; I'd just like it to be usable. (I'm also not thrilled it only carries 15 primaris marines) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Melete Posted March 8, 2018 Share Posted March 8, 2018 Is a real shame - it would make a great centrepiece. I don't care if it's super competetive; I'd just like it to be usable. (I'm also not thrilled it only carries 15 primaris marines) They're really tall, OK? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Race Bannon Posted March 9, 2018 Share Posted March 9, 2018 It is a centerpiece ... on the shelf :lol: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ishagu Posted March 9, 2018 Share Posted March 9, 2018 It is a centerpiece ... on the shelf :lol: Lol sad but true. You know what sucks? I was about to buy the new Primaris super heavy tank - The Astaeus. I know it's not everyone's cup of tea but I loved it. Now, with Chapter approved making all of the other Marine LoW choices basically unplayable, it's not a risk I want to take. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Race Bannon Posted March 9, 2018 Share Posted March 9, 2018 I had a chance to see the Astaeus with my eyes and actually hold the model. It's very impressive and would also be a great centerpiece to an army ... on a shelf Back the Thawk: although I can't afford one without selling an organ or faking my own death, I would certainly get one because I'm a collector like that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SanguinaryGuardsman Posted March 9, 2018 Share Posted March 9, 2018 GW is doing all you Thunderhawk fans a favour. Now you wont have your giant flyer popped on turn 1 by dark reaper spam. I had a chance to see the Astaeus with my eyes and actually hold the model. It's very impressive and would also be a great centerpiece to an army ... on a shelf Back the Thawk: although I can't afford one without selling an organ or faking my own death, I would certainly get one because I'm a collector like that. Have you considered running for president? I'd love to see a commission painted thunderhawk gunship on the desk of the oval office. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Race Bannon Posted March 9, 2018 Share Posted March 9, 2018 Have you considered running for president? I'd love to a commission painted thunderhawk gunship on the desk of the oval office. Yes. Yes, I have. And I've had to let my Chief of Staff get over this fact. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SanguinaryGuardsman Posted March 9, 2018 Share Posted March 9, 2018 Have you considered running for president? I'd love to a commission painted thunderhawk gunship on the desk of the oval office. Yes. Yes, I have. And I've had to let my Chief of Staff get over this fact. You could threaten GW with tariffs unless they changed Astra Militarum back to Imperial Guard and updated all Slaanesh models to have extra nipples and tentacles with a big NC17 style label on the boxes. Make GW Great Again? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tamika Posted June 9, 2018 Share Posted June 9, 2018 Do Thunderhawk Gunship, as a flyer, suffer from the sudden death rule if they are the only unit left on the table? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
noigrim Posted June 9, 2018 Share Posted June 9, 2018 muh typhon went up 200 points aand now I can't field it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Race Bannon Posted June 9, 2018 Share Posted June 9, 2018 Sure you can. It's only 200 points from somewhere else ^_^ Do Thunderhawk Gunship, as a flyer, suffer from the sudden death rule if they are the only unit left on the table? Have you asked in the Official Rules forum? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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