pCain 50 pts - thoughts?

[Edwars]

I am currently pulling out some of my lesser used casters and units for a bit of fun and have decided to use the original gunslinger caster.

Here is what I am thinking of running and am looking for some thoughts.

pCain +6
Ol'Rowdy
Sylys

Gunmages + UA
- Defender
Finn
min Precursor knights + UA
Rangers
full Trenchers + UA

basically the plan is to use trenchers as first strike (adv deploy (13)+ desperate pace (2)+ deadeye + snipe(4) + assualt (9) + gun (10)= 38inch threat range (hey look, they deploy 10 inches, I can shoot anything on the front line)

thus hopefully eliminating front line infantry before they can account for themselves.

this is followed by second turn attrition using remaining trenches + gun mages + rangers and Cain

thunderbolt (spell) + precursors + rowdy + defender + CRA/Arcane inferno are there for opponent heavy destruction/control

IF all goes according to plan, then a second or third turn feat should kill anything I've missed

I understand that stealth is a major counter to this army, however sniping gun mages should alleviate the problem.

the precursors are also on the table as a living shield to the squishy Cain.


so, thoughts?

[tankrandall]

Never used him, never studied his theory but http://privateerpressforums.com/show...=1#post1435527 seemed to work.

[Edwars]

After playing a game with a mate of mine I have adjusted the list.


Here it is now:

pCain
O'l rowdy
sylys

Gun mages + ua + defender
min precursors + ua
pEiryss
min trenchers + ua + 3 wa
black 13th
gun mage captain adept.


Reserves
2 x charges
Taryn de rossi

Again, thoughts are welcome

[chromiumboy]

A few thoughts about your reserves: firstly I believe that when 'jacks enter the battlefield, they must enter with a supporting WC/JMWC or 'jack marshal (i.e. they can't enter as autonomous 'jacks), and I don't think Taryn de Rossi is a 'jack marshal. I don't have my books on hand to check that though. Also, Chargers need three focus if you want to get the most bang for your buck from them, and as such I would argue that they aren't the best choice to be marshaled.

I think a Hunter and JMWC might be a better bet. A fully boosted AP shot each turn and an AS, what's not there to like?

[Edwars]

According to the SR pack I have, jacks must either be allocated to an existing battle group OR be marshaled. So the chargers can come in with three focus while being allocated to Cain.

The hunter/jwc combo is good, however I think it is a better starting module than a reenforcement.