Howdy!
So I''ve just started playing recently, and I have 2 750pt fleets,though I plan on repidly expanding those. I'm learning faq2010 rules (with old BM rules) as that's what my FLGS uses, but will eventually make the move to BFG:R.
My current fleets are
Tau:
Custodian
3 Warden
2 Emissaries
usually taken with 2 RR. My opponents are cool with it being 5 pts shy of allowing the Custodian.
Eldar (MMS rules):
2 Aurora
2 Hellebore
5 Aconite
I bought my eldar before knowing rules or reading anything
I also have 1 more aconite, 2 hellebore, 2 auroras and 2 auroras that I'm going to turn into solaris' lying around, which will make a 1500pt fleet eventually, though I am buying 6-9 each of nightshades and hemlocks. and the obligatory VS.
But! I have never played my eldar, I only finished the fleet today.
My questions are for the Tau. My fleet feels very topheavy, and prevents me from effectively playing quite a few scenarios. My problem is that I HATE the protector class ship. I know when I play BFG:R I'll have to get some, just cuz of fleet list restrictions, but for now, i'd like to avoid them if possible. I have found that I quite like Tau ordinance
so I plan on buying a few Explorers and Heros (which I also like) and the attendant orcas.
My question though, is does anyone have any suggestions as to balanceing my Tau list? I know my fiend is getting frustrated with the destabilising presence of the battleship at 750. I could also see it getting boring sooner rather than later, though it isn't yet. Also if anyone could point me (or write) basic Tau tactics (and advanced ones
) I'd be super appreciative.
With the Eldar list, while I'm waiting for my superior escorts, anyone have any fleet ideas with the minis I have? Shoudl I have two Light Cruisers? I'm inclined to, but then I lose many escorts. Should I replace 1 aconite with a hellebore? You know, stull like that. Also an Eldar tactic would be sweet.
Oh, and I've had 4 games with my Tau versus varying IN fleets, and have won them all, though occasionally by amazingly small margins, just luck really (warp drives).
Cheers!