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So my Rat Ogre got squished (again) and is now SI'd and AV6 (yup, two -AVs)
I'm wondering if it makes more sense to replace him with 3 line rats for the same cost. Afterall, I only really use the ROgre as a speed bump/distraction anyway. Aside from using his Frenzy to setup a one-turner attempt, I can't think of any crucial ability he provides against the TV130-TV175 teams in my league. I've got enough money to replace him... but should I?
So should I keep the gimped ROgre, buy a new one, or keep my TV low and replace him with linerats to act as speedbumps?
Normally, I say truck right on through an AV hit and don't worry about it. But two AV hits on a Rat Ogre is different. That guy's horribly expensive and will go down hard every match. Can him the next time you face a bash team, but if you can field him for a couple of matches against ST3, then go ahead. And if he goes up and gets doubles, just keep him.
Build a Dauntless/Wrestle lino (a Linerat, not a Gutter Runner, though Dauntless/Wrestle is a good GR combo too (scary w/Leap) ... you need ST3/Dauntless also) and a Block/Frenzy lino to do what the RO used to do. Cheaper, almost as good, without the crazy liability of a super-expensive Frenzy AV6 Wild Animal without Block.
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What is Nuffle's view? Through a window, two-by-three. He peers through snake eyes.
What is Nuffle's lawn? Inches, squares, and tackle zones: Reddened blades of grass.
What is Nuffle's tree? Risk its trunk, space the branches. Touchdowns are its fruit.
Fire him. Hire a new one. Worst thing that could happen would be you keep him AND he gets a skill AND it turns out to be a Doubles or a stat (even +AV). Then you're stuck paying premium for a skilled RO who is still a speedbump compared to a rookie RO.
Fire him. Don't replace him. Sock the cash aside and hold the decision for a game or two. Try to pull a match or two against a higher-TV ST3 team, and use your inducement money to get a Merc RO with a skill. Try before you buy.
Fire him. Buy the Linerats. Or, if your roster is short without hiring then rely on Journeyman Linerats to fill the roster for a game or two. Hire any that get SPPs. Try before you buy.
Keep TV low, retire the ROgre and add linerat sacrifices as needed
Normally I would have said, buy a new RO. But if you are really only useing it as a speed bump, well, 3 lineman will serve you much better in that aspect. (compared to an av 6 RO player)
A high strength Frenzy guy is excellent for Skaven teams. On offense he opens room for GR's to flood the back field by having an effect on the defence set-up or actually making room by blitzing (which is always iffy with a no-block, Frenzy, Loner, WA), and that's pretty good. On D he makes an excellent speed bump superior to any linerat thanks to High ST, AV8 and Prehensile Tail. And if he hits doubles on a skill a RO adds a lot of punch to any Skaven team.
Granted, an RO is very expensive in terms of both treasure and TV, but worth it.
