Hi!

I haven't drawn the list up yet because I need some help. So if you could help that would be great!

1) Heavy Weapons squad of 2 guardsmen- what if one is a casualty? If one dies are both model's removed (if they are on a large base)?

2) I want to start out right. I want to start with a very fluffy 500pt list (if at all possible) and work my way up from there. My army I am planning will be undoctrinated Cadian 8th. Let me define fluffy...what I mean by fluffy is a balanced list, not something seemingly weird like a lascannon in every squad. I am ignorant when it comes to the fielding of IG armies. So...what units would you suggest?

Thnx!

[Orion]

First off get the dex it will help you out alot

1. nope they the wep still works as long as 1 gaundsman is alive they are just modeled that way for convience.

2. Go with stormbolters grenade launchers and missle launchers. Very versile and not overpowered.

3. Get urself a griffon they are pretty much the best ig tank.

[Wargamer]

Cadians favour the Grenade Launcher and Autocannon, so include lots of them.

Originally Posted by Orion

First off get the dex it will help you out alot

1. nope they the wep still works as long as 1 gaundsman is alive they are just modeled that way for convience.

2. Go with stormbolters grenade launchers and missle launchers. Very versile and not overpowered.

3. Get urself a griffon they are pretty much the best ig tank.

Cool. I have all the codex's, I love reading the stories!

So...hmmm...Well I think I'll just do the Cadian color scheme, I mean, it's the best. But I really have a drive just to use vanilla IG.

So, for Cadians:

Grenade launcher
Autocannon

For versatility:

Stormbolter
Grenade Launcher
Missle Launcher

What if I need to crack av14 armour for Cadians? Should I just get a Leman or Lascannon-toting Sentinels?

Thnx!

Okay, I figured the Autocannon's were favorable anyway because of a Guardsmen's low BS vs. multiple shots.

500 points Imperial Guard Cadian 8th pre-M38 ;D


HQ- 58 points
Senior Officer
--LP and CCW
--Frag Grenades
--Krak Grenades
4 Guardsmen
--Lasguns


Troops- 221 points
Command Squad- 55 points
--Junior Officer
----LP and CCW
--2 Guardsmen
----Lasguns
--2 Guardsmen Heavy Weapons Crew
----Autocannon

Squad 1- 83 points
--Sergeant and 6 Guardsmen
----Lasguns
--2 Guardsmen Heavy Weapon Crew
----Autocannon
--1 Guardsmen Special Weapons
----Grenade Launcher

Squad 2- 83 points
--Sergeant and 6 Guardsmen
----Lasguns
--2 Guardsmen Heavy Weapon Crew
----Autocannon
--1 Guardsmen Special Weapons
----Grenade Launcher


Troops- 221 points
Command Squad- 55 points
--Junior Officer
----LP and CCW
--2 Guardsmen
----Lasguns
--2 Guardsmen Heavy Weapons Crew
----Autocannon

Squad 1- 83 points
--Sergeant and 6 Guardsmen
----Lasguns
--2 Guardsmen Heavy Weapon Crew
----Autocannon
--1 Guardsmen Special Weapons
----Grenade Launcher

Squad 2- 83 points
--Sergeant and 6 Guardsmen
----Lasguns
--2 Guardsmen Heavy Weapon Crew
----Autocannon
--1 Guardsmen Special Weapons
----Grenade Launcher


Total Cost: 500 points


...Whew, that's a 500 point list? What a difference from SMurfs.

So, how'd I do for my fist IG list?

[Master Lytaing]

take out platoon 2 and replace it with Armoured Fist, then spend the rest on a leman

But numbers count in tiny games, at least I know they did for SMurfs. I crunch some number though and see if it will be worth it to take a leman.

*EDIT*- It's not worth it, IMO. You'd have to have every unit stripped down to minimum requirements.

[Master Lytaing]

well your right i guess, loadsa models for 500pts, but anyway, howzabouts, doing whjat I said but instead of a leman more guard for platoon 1!

Changing list, I'm going to take out Grenade Launchers and Command Autocannons. Emperor's waffles, hold on...

*EDIT*- Emperor's flapjacks...What would be the most efficient choice, ignoring fluff, for heavy and special weapons?

500 points Imperial Guard Cadian 8th pre-M38 ;D


HQ- 92 points
Command Platoon

Command Squad- 92 points
Senior Officer

• LP and CCW
• Frag Grenades

2 Guardsmen

• Lasguns

1 Guardsman

• Lasgun
• Master-Vox

1 Veteran Medic

• Lasgun
• Medi-Pack
  
  

Troops- 234 points
Infantry Platoon

Command Squad- 71 points
Junior Officer

• LP and CCW

1 Guardsman

• Lasgun
• Vox-Caster

1 Veteran Medic

• Lasgun
• Medi-Pack

2 Guardsmen Heavy Weapons Crew

• Missile Launcher

Squad 1- 80 points
Sergeant and 6 Guardsmen

• Lasguns

1 Guardsman

• Lasgun
• Vox-Caster

2 Guardsmen Heavy Weapon Crew

• Autocannon

Squad 2- 83 points
Sergeant and 5 Guardsmen

• Lasguns

1 Guardsman

• Lasgun
• Vox-Caster

2 Guardsmen Heavy Weapon Crew

• Heavy Bolter

1 Guardsman Special Weapons

• Grenade Launcher
  
  

Troops- 174 points
Armoured Fist Squad

Squad- 71 points
Sergeant

• LP and CCW

7 Guardsmen

• Lasguns

1 Guardsman

• Lasgun
• Vox-Caster

1 Guardsman Special Weapons

• Flamer

Chimera- 103 points

• Turret-Mounted Multi-Laser
• Hull-Mounted Heavy Bolter
• Extra Armour
• Track Guards
• Smoke Launchers

Number of Models: 41

Total Cost: 500 points


...Whew, that's a 500 point list? What a difference from SMurfs.

So, how'd I do for my fist IG list?

*EDIT*- Well, after taking this Purity Test, I scored as a "Regular Gamer", which means I pay attention to the game AND "reality". Meh, I didn't take the right amount of Autocannons or Grenades Launchers...Or are you not restricted to them even though they're preffered weapons?

Thnx!