Storm Shields as an additional CC weapon..

[NjalStormcall]

What do you guys think about treating Storm Shields as an additional CC weapon, in addition to providing a 4+ Invul save? I believe this will make them more useful, and I might be able to field them in the tabletop sometimes for once.

[Pyro404]

why not...having a terminator miss with the hammer then kill its target with a shield would be a real talking point after the match :D

[KingKupo]

well, storm shields generate a small energy field similar to a rosarius/iron halo. The field is however much too small to be off use against ranged attacks and as such is used commonly in CC, were it gives a +4 invulnerable save.
I wouldn't really outfit my HQ with it as for +15 points he can get a iron halo, but for Veteran sergeants it isn't too bad at 10 points, he still gets 2 attacks, altough it's best to give it to one that will encounter troops that kill instantly in CC, else it'll be a waste(Ie: assault sergeants).

It would be nice if it did give an extra attack, but i highly doubt it will.

[DaemonSlayer]

That'd be AWESOME! Considering that all my HQ's in my Marines army have Thunderhammers and Storm Shields:D

[NjalStormcall]

At the moment, it seems like Storm Shields are a waste. I almost never pick them in preference for an extra CCW. Now, if they served as an extra CCW, then I think they'll be worth the points to strap on a Marine.

Thus my question. I'll submit this as a suggestion for an house rule at my local game store.

[KingKupo]

hmm, it could be explained that the impact of slamming the shield into the enemy combined by the energy field could give the enemy a nasty shock. Not powerweapon level but enough to down someone.

or the fact that he bears a storm shield means that he has trained extensively in using Melee weapons.