So we have asymetrical factions which is awesome, but makes balance more of an issue so I figure we could have a discussion here about just that. The balance in the game. Having played very few games so far I haven't really settled on any clear cut edge for one faction over the other so I would like to hear other peoples opinion on this. I think we might however want to start with listing the factions strengths, weaknesses and abilities.
SPHESS MAHRINES! (Ultramarines Chapter)
Strengths:
Durability
Morale
Versatility
Easy access to Tier 1 and 2 ground units (Space Marines and Land Raiders)
Increased amount of Tier 2 ground units (Land Raiders)
Weakness:
"EMPRAH'S FINEST HAVE NO WEA-"
Average attack value
Mostly average combat cards
Weak Tier 0 ground unit (scouts)
Chaos (World-eaters)
Strengths:
High attack value
Routing
Expansion
Strong combo's with Tier 0 ground unit (Cultists)
Mobility and ability to bypass Warp Storms
Weakness:
Weak Tier 0 ground unit (Cultists)
Orks (Evil-Sun Orkz Clan)
Strengths:
High attack value
Strongest combat cards
Durable
Superior ground combat control
Best Tier 0 ground unit (Ork Boyz)
Spawn ground unit on any friendly world with dominate
Deploy building then make use of building
Weakness:
Weakest space units (Tier 0 and Tier 2)
Low morale
Eldar (Uthuahahaha-something-something-darkside)
Strength:
Good attack values
Strongest space units (Tier 0 especially)
Access to 6 Tier 0 space units
Very mobile
Weakness:
3 less Tier 0 ground units (Aspect Warriors)
Fragile units
I think we also need to go into depth of the combat cards, combat cards upgrades, order upgrades, event cards and faction abilities to really land on anything here. Balance should also be considered in respect to 1vs1, 3 player and 4 player games. We are seeing some very asymetrical strengths here were we have Eldars being the strongest in space, Orks being the strongest on ground, etc. Do these asymetrical benefits balance out on the game board?
And finally, kudos to FFG for creating a very fun and engaging boardgame in the warhammer 40k universe that does not only play well, but also keeps the thematic lore of each faction from the universe itself. I am looking forward to playing this more and seeing all the great expansions that could be added on top of this. Discuss!
Edited by LionCub