[PvK]

Originally posted by Blitz:
... But the question is WHY!

Why use a big trampler at all? Why not just use a non overcosted chassis with a full compliment of equipment slots... or barring that, if you REALLY want to trample, why not use an encumbrance 0 POD or something? At least then you can soul vortex and hold 2 shields... plus wear maybe some armor. For the love of god WHY?

Prince Of Death
DDDDD EEEE SSSS
Dominion 5
Boots of Behemoth
Order 3
Sloth 1
Castle
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Shedu
EEEE SSSSSS
Dominion 6
Order 3
Sloth 1
Castle

Why? Well it's a matter of taste and the PoD is ok, but the Shedu can't be banished, this Shedu is much harder to Mind Duel than that PoD, and as others have said, trampling has different pros and cons than hand weapons. Trampling can kill people more quickly than a sword. This means more shock value, which is important to fliers. One strength of a strong flier attack is that it may do a lot of sudden unexpected damage, causing a rout which can be mopped up easily by fliers. The reason a Shedu, or a small group of Wind Riders, often dies when they attack rear, is lack of critical mass - they get outnumbered and swarmed and rout first. Shedu attracts a lot of attention and causes a lot of damage to Groups which Wind Riders might have trouble with. Wind Riders do well against the units the Shedu can't easily stomp. Combined arms. One of the difficulties is the time it takes GE to build up a large enough force of fliers. Well, with a Shedu mixed in, it provides a very strong boost to the required critical mass. Yes a PoD can do that too, and it's fine if you prefer a PoD. Shedu may be overpriced, but it's not useless, and it fits a certain play style and has some unique advantages.

PvK

P.S.
Dropping cost to 75 points, or making Shedu E1S2 or E2S2 might be good adjustments.

I have used Great Druid before (yes I do like getting extra vine ogres), and I might use Asynja some time. Which is not to say that they couldn't be better (mb increase vine bonus and/or Nature +1-2 on Druid, and lower cost or increase something on Asynja). My point about these is that they do have some advantages, even if maybe they might be a bit overpriced or could use a bit of a boost.

[ June 21, 2004, 03:40: Message edited by: PvK ]