Hi. Thought I'd start things off and I just had to chip in my opinion. I actually don't have a real answer to which is the best; even though tyranids are my favourite, they aren't everyone's cup of tea. I do however, have an opinion on which army is best for certain things. So here are the categories. The best choice for...
Collectors (people who like the buying, building, painting.): TYRANIDS- Because they are cheap, relatively easy to assemble, a challenge to paint and just look so cool. Plus, they have a wide range of models, from tiny skitterers like termagants and hormagaunts, to midsize beasts like raveners and Warriors, through to living tanks like the Carnifex and Trygon.
Gamers (people who like winning!): SPACE MARINES- For god's sake, Games Workshop, did you have to make an army that was good at everything? I think 40k should be evenly balanced between armies; with each one having unique strengths and weaknesses. But Space Marines just own everyone on the tabletop, what with their powerfists which are good for close combat, Melta guns (ranged weapons with no goddamn armour saves)and Massive tanks which can kill everyone and emerge from battle without a scratch. Not to mention jump packs (which make them fly across the tabletop); the fact that Scouts can go before ANYONE else (even if its not their turn) and the high ballistic and weapon skill of every man. The bloody cheek of them! Their only downside is their cost ( 3 marines for a fiver, compared to 5 termagants for the same price), and the fact that they don't look quite so awesome as tyranids. Who I will always be loyal to. So up yours, Space Marines!
PS. The Tau have the best Battleforce. You get more for your money than any other force.
Hi. Thought I'd start things off and I just had to chip in my opinion.
ReplyDeleteI actually don't have a real answer to which is the best; even though tyranids are my favourite, they aren't everyone's cup of tea.
I do however, have an opinion on which army is best for certain things. So here are the categories.
The best choice for...
Collectors (people who like the buying, building, painting.): TYRANIDS- Because they are cheap, relatively easy to assemble, a challenge to paint and just look so cool. Plus, they have a wide range of models, from tiny skitterers like termagants and hormagaunts, to midsize beasts like raveners and Warriors, through to living tanks like the Carnifex and Trygon.
Gamers (people who like winning!): SPACE MARINES- For god's sake, Games Workshop, did you have to make an army that was good at everything? I think 40k should be evenly balanced between armies; with each one having unique strengths and weaknesses. But Space Marines just own everyone on the tabletop, what with their powerfists which are good for close combat, Melta guns (ranged weapons with no goddamn armour saves)and Massive tanks which can kill everyone and emerge from battle without a scratch. Not to mention jump packs (which make them fly across the tabletop); the fact that Scouts can go before ANYONE else (even if its not their turn) and the high ballistic and weapon skill of every man. The bloody cheek of them! Their only downside is their cost ( 3 marines for a fiver, compared to 5 termagants for the same price), and the fact that they don't look quite so awesome as tyranids. Who I will always be loyal to. So up yours, Space Marines!
PS. The Tau have the best Battleforce. You get more for your money than any other force.