Ok, I've probably done this the wrong way round - I've built up my nid army without really using the codex for apprpriateness and will be playing my first battle against a 1000pt Imperial Guard army. With the army list below - bearing in mind WYSIWYG - what could I do to improve my chances? btw I've also got a ravener and 8 hormagaunts.
Hive Tyrant Points: 206
Lash Whip & Bonesword,
Venom Cannon,
Adrenal Glands (WS),
Extended Carapace,
Toxin Sacs,
Warp Field
Broodlord Points: 150
Rending Claws,
Scything Talons
+ Genestealer Retinue
Tyranid Warrior Brood Points: 114
Tyranid Warrior (#1)
Adrenal Glands (I),
Flesh Hooks,
Rending Claws,
Scything Talons,
Toxin Sacs
Tyranid Warrior (#2)
Adrenal Glands (I),
Deathspitter,
Flesh Hooks,
Scything Talons,
Toxin Sacs
Tyranid Warrior (#3)
Adrenal Glands (I),
Flesh Hooks,
Scything Talons,
Toxin Sacs,
Venom Cannon
Gaunt Brood (*10) Points: 90
Fleshborer,
Without Number
Gaunt Brood (*10) Points: 90
Fleshborer,
Without Number
Gaunt Brood (*9) Points: 81
Fleshborer,
Without Number
Carnifex Points: 218
Scything Talons,
Venom Cannon,
Adrenal Glands (WS),
Extended Carapace,
Regenerate,
Scythe-tail,
Spore Cysts,
Toxin Sacs,
Tusked
Biovore Points: 50
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