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  1. 02-09-2009, 05:12 PM #1
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    DoW2: Space Marines Discussion

    Please use this forum to discuss SMs
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  2. 02-15-2009, 12:44 PM #2
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    Re: DoW2: Space Marines Discussion

    I started using tech marine but now only use the Apoth!
    Note: scouts can heal vechiles like tech marine, they can also be invisible while they do it!
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  3. 02-15-2009, 03:55 PM #3
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    Re: DoW2: Space Marines Discussion

    Force Commander all the way, only half decent anti vehicle for SM. The FC also has really good early game against most of the other heroes so you can win that key first engagement.
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    Re: DoW2: Space Marines Discussion

    Sm cost too many points to buy. one sm squad is 500 points and can be killed by nids squads which cost 240 points.

    also sm only advantage is their plasma cannons, which ruins sm for me, I want to be mobile hit and run style

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    Re: DoW2: Space Marines Discussion

    Sm due cost a lot of points but if you can keep them alive they can make up for it. Also the Missile launcher tact squads can get is really good AV.

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  6. 02-16-2009, 02:59 AM #6
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    Re: DoW2: Space Marines Discussion

    tac + flamer = nid domination

    if you lose a tac squad to a horm squad something is wrong.
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    Re: DoW2: Space Marines Discussion

    If you can get a tact squad with a sgt then they are good in melee. If you have a force commander use his battleshout ability near your troops are they will destroy most units in melee.

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    Re: DoW2: Space Marines Discussion

    I mostly use an Apo with Power axe and the Global heal armor. However I am confused on how to best use him? Does he heal surrounding units? It seems only if they are still. Can I global heal b4 teching up for the armor?

    Also I hear FC is all the rage. I get owned when I use him and can beat most FC with my Apo. What make FC so hot? What am I not doing?

    PS Reaper knowledge welcome
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    Re: DoW2: Space Marines Discussion

    thanks for the info guys.. interesting.. thinking of buying this one..
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    Re: DoW2: Space Marines Discussion

    FC commander is really weak early game but once you start buying upgrades he can be really strong. Its all a matter of what upgrades you buy him and what abilities you use.

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  11. 02-25-2009, 08:12 PM #11
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    Re: DoW2: Space Marines Discussion

    I've kind of moved on from the FC but he still can be a beast if done right

    iron halo + 1st armor = tank
    battle cry + thunder hammer = infantry killer
    tel to get behind suppression or banner for increased support and power fist to help out with vehicles

    I've been making the transition to the tech marine recently to great effect, lots of good ranged support (brothers in arms and marked target together rip through heroes, huge increase in ranged DPS) and repair goodness for the dreads (the heart of most good armies) but the venerable dread is meh too expensive for a bit of extra health and charge on a dread

    I will say the the T3 dread upgrade is one of my favorites in the game, say hello to the carny killer

    poke at guardian he cant handle a FC with 2 tanks
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    Re: DoW2: Space Marines Discussion

    Apo and 2 squads of assault marines, then save up for a dreadnought. Works everytime
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    Re: DoW2: Space Marines Discussion

    Does no one like the assault jumpers?

    I take the FC and charge him to the same location as the jump marines and then once they land hit the FC's battle cry. Totally unstoppable in melee!


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    Re: DoW2: Space Marines Discussion

    ASMs are very nice great for destroying suppression and other infantry in early game but I find it hard for them to be effective mid to late game
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    Re: DoW2: Space Marines Discussion

    Quote Originally Posted by Reaperassault View Post
    ASMs are very nice great for destroying suppression and other infantry in early game but I find it hard for them to be effective mid to late game
    Need more meltabombs. *shrug* My main problem with SMs is the pop-cap bug. Its far, far too easy to find yourself pop-capped out with a commander, three one-man tac squads, and a dreadnaught. That is slightly hyperbolic, but not by far.
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