Using Imperial Guard, at the tournament level

So lets face it, the majority of what I write about, is well, fun stuff. But every now and again, I at least, like to drop the act of fun, and go to a tournament, and beat the shit out of people. And Imperial Guard, are about as competitive as it gets. Now, that's not to say that it's "easy" for us, but it is "easier"... anywho, so how does one win in a tournament setting with Imperial Guard? spam tanks? DUH. With a vehicle count in the double digits, I can easily bring more armor to the table than any of my opponents. But while entertaining as it is effective, its simply not my style. Spam Guardsmen? DUH. With a model collection roaming in the high 200's I find myself able to completely spam the shit out of guardsmen. Orks can suck it when it comes to the numbersgame, because for every 5 orks you can bring, I can bring 6 guardsmen, who when led properly, can easily best you in shooting (big talk, I know). but seriously, the amount of firepower that guardspam brings to the table, is borderline ridiculous. however even guardspam is not my chosen method. Is it vets and valks? nope. Is it some masterplan conspiracy? nope. Is it whacked out of your gourde deathstrike missile launcher and roughrider combo? HELL YEAHHHHH. naw. But seriously, its just a fine mix of it all.

See, too many vehicles calls for cries of imbalance. Too many troops, and you'll just annoy the shit out of your opponent by taking years to move. Too many vets, and you'll be outclassed, AND outnumbered. Too many zany things, and sure you'll kickass, but its all about the objectives. SO, the best thing is to cheese it up in the I can do anything department.

Of course that's not to say you can't still have flavor. See, I'm a world war one man. So lots of infantry, the occasional tank, and a decent ammount of barrage artillery. This works surprisingly well, especially for imperial guard. And I keep it balanced, by giving my guardsmen enough heavy weapons teams to keep it real in the anti tank department, while allowing my guardsmen to run up and well, die for the God Emperor.