decker_cky Posted August 10, 2016 Report Share Posted August 10, 2016 Quote Slate ridge mauler gets +1 Wk, +1 Ml and a 0 action that let's him push 2" with a trigger to perform a different 0 action Supposedly, the slate ridge mauler has the above upgrade in the new book. In basic terms, it's possible for the bear to threaten a model 16" away (move, move, dance, bear hug, free strike), or to do much more in a closer proximity. There's been a little mention in the Marcus thread, but bears are for everyone! I'm loving the possibilities with numerous different masters now. For 8ss, you have a big pile of wounds that takes work to remove. For example, I think they're a solid enough model to be worth investing in a Kaeris crew, where there's either a ton of healing to keep them frustrating opponents, or the ability to fly them up field, making the most of their newfound decent mobility. With Sandeep, the mauler can borrow the path to salvation as its free action (push 2", place 6", then charge 7" with a 2" reach for a 17" charge threat). How are you going to get the most out of your bears? And how quickly will you give them greenstuff fezzes? 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick86 Posted August 10, 2016 Report Share Posted August 10, 2016 I really like the idea of body guarding Marcus until he's around 5 wounds then sending him off to the backfield as a dmamge dealing missile! I also like the idea of him as a flank holder/scheme denier Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jordon Posted August 10, 2016 Report Share Posted August 10, 2016 I think scheme pools with headhunter and hunting party will be great inclusions for the bears as they take a lot of effort to bring down and can kill a model, drop a head and push into base contact with it to grab it with any available AP/next activation. I also feel like the 8ss spot is relatively unclaimed and so I don't feel like it's stepping on too many toes in that regard. Also the new beast/construct upgrade will compliment this model a great deal allowing it to use it's high charge early on and help mitigate potential range damage. In terms of master specific synergy, Marcus is the obvious choice as a great Defend Me target. Otherwise Raspy can get some decent milage from a high Wd model, especially when tagged with Touch of December for the +2 armour and the ability to push out of combat to free it up as a mirror. A more specific combo would be with Kaeris' arcane emissary as it allows the bear to take Wds to add burning, which in turn can bring it into Frenzy range. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
decker_cky Posted August 11, 2016 Author Report Share Posted August 11, 2016 I have a confession guys.....I bought a third slate ridge mauler yesterday to reach the $60 LGS threshold. I think I have a bear problem. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cinnamon Bear Posted August 11, 2016 Report Share Posted August 11, 2016 3 minutes ago, decker_cky said: I have a confession guys.....I bought a third slate ridge mauler yesterday to reach the $60 LGS threshold. I think I have a bear problem. Sounds like the bear necessities to me 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fog Posted August 11, 2016 Report Share Posted August 11, 2016 2 hours ago, decker_cky said: I have a confession guys.....I bought a third slate ridge mauler yesterday to reach the $60 LGS threshold. I think I have a bear problem. No such thing as a bear problem |"\^..^/"| Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Krosanreaper Posted August 11, 2016 Report Share Posted August 11, 2016 Are we making bear puns now? Because that could get rather hairy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LunarSol Posted August 11, 2016 Report Share Posted August 11, 2016 38 minutes ago, Krosanreaper said: Are we making bear puns now? Because that could get rather hairy. That's unbearable. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
floso Posted August 11, 2016 Report Share Posted August 11, 2016 Upgrade sounds fantastic + 1wk and mi is all it really.needed to be viable so.glad wyrd!did this take its a 0 S's upgrade? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Astrella Posted August 11, 2016 Report Share Posted August 11, 2016 It's 0 SS yeah. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Krosanreaper Posted August 11, 2016 Report Share Posted August 11, 2016 1 hour ago, LunarSol said: That's unbearable. Most of them are bearly worth mentioning. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
farabaugh100 Posted August 12, 2016 Report Share Posted August 12, 2016 This thread is becoming a bear to read. I like the idea of launching Howard in and then using the new blades and claws(or whatever it is called) upgrade to bring in the bear to tank a bit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Warpaint Posted August 16, 2016 Report Share Posted August 16, 2016 Or for those of us that enjoy the fluff, don't forget his original tie to Colette (can't remember which Chronicle #). Speaking of which, any good tricks you can think of with Showgirls? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Warpaint Posted August 16, 2016 Report Share Posted August 16, 2016 Oops, sorry for the technical difficulties. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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decker_cky Posted August 16, 2016 Author Report Share Posted August 16, 2016 Tie to Colette is that as a minion, almost all of Colette's tricks work on Boris. He also can trigger an (0) interact with his new action, which occasionally could be important. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dancater Posted August 17, 2016 Report Share Posted August 17, 2016 In addition the Blade & Claw upgrade has obvious utility with many faction pieces. I might be wrong but I think that the Mannequins are viable constructs for the 'Blade' and thus a Mannequin <-> Circus Bear placement switch would be a potential tactic and I imagine a reasonably disturbing event in the mind of my enemy. The Arcane Emissary and Coryphee/Coryphee Duet are also common models in a Colette list not to mention Howard and the Mech Rider all able to switch with the Circus bear. So charge in a Coryphee Duet, smash something and do the swirl of movement push into engagement with another good target then Blade & Claw switch in the Circus Bear and lay down some angry dancing bear maimage. Sure its not as graceful as the Duet but an angry six limbed bear has a beauty all its own. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Odd Posted August 17, 2016 Report Share Posted August 17, 2016 Am I correct that even though the 0SS upgrade is designed to adjust the power of the SM, if Myranda were to transform into the SM, she would not have this upgrade? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fetid Strumpet Posted August 17, 2016 Report Share Posted August 17, 2016 That's correct. It's designed to adjust the power of a HIRED SRM would be a more appropriate way to look at it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BFOmega Posted August 17, 2016 Report Share Posted August 17, 2016 11 hours ago, dancater said: In addition the Blade & Claw upgrade has obvious utility with many faction pieces. I might be wrong but I think that the Mannequins are viable constructs for the 'Blade' The Arcane Emissary Mannequins are peons, so no switching with them. Arcane emissary is only a construct when he's played with Ramos (or Mei if sparks robots him) 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
decker_cky Posted August 17, 2016 Author Report Share Posted August 17, 2016 Would steam arachnids be the fastest cheap constructs for the purpose of blade and claw? Don't need to be too much faster to add options to something like the mauler (which early on will often hug cover rather than bolt forward). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dancater Posted August 17, 2016 Report Share Posted August 17, 2016 6 hours ago, BFOmega said: Mannequins are peons, so no switching with them. Arcane emissary is only a construct when he's played with Ramos (or Mei if sparks robots him) Damn, I was worried Mannequins were peons but did not have the rules handy, disappointing. Also correct on emissary and I actually meant to say effigy, which is a construct all the damn time, thanks for noticing the mistake. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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