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I like having all the spells or at least 6 of the 7 on the table and available to cast. Most lores have a single spell that you dont need, but the combination of the other 6 can really make magic phases powerful. 

We all used to say codex in the 90s. 

Now its reserved for 40k "army books" for some reason....

.it says "instead" of the usual signature spell. 

#3 

Ill run an orc big boss in a chariot at times and with marginal success.

I think bsbs are better suited in a large block of troops with the same troop type and a champion to get all the benefits of LOS and a challenger to save their ass for a round. 

BSBs are just so important in this game that you are just asking for attention when you put one in the open like that. I agree with MN that a simple master with a cool magic weapon or something would be better. 

Id like to get a game in with you Raindog, lets throw down!

I would agree that the 10 warlocks is possibly the one rule... their point cost is laughable. I do like their fluff and style but they are extremely powerful. 

I dont like the Idea of restricting character usage. If a person likes to max their characters out, that should be fine. I do see MNs point of the combo of a bunch of Masters in a block of Warlocks right in your face turn one, YIKES! That is a great combo which might be a red flag if the rest of the army is offensive as well.  

I dont think that BTs need to be restricted, nor any BS based shooting. 

Are they able to use blasting caps as a stand and shoot reaction?

I like it!

I wont be able to make it until 5:30 this week, but I plan on attending again. 

I read 5 rank and file models as a regular troop of its type that makes up ranks. It doesnt matter whether or not they are in 3 wide to gain a rank bonus or 5 wide to get a wider frontage and more attacks. I would not assume that a rule the give benefits in the close combat phase, ranks bonuses and steadfast, would correlate with what happens in the shooting phase when it comes to character protection from shooting attacks. 

I think it is stretching the numerical definition of "5" in every paragraph that talks about "look out sir". 

GTs are full of guys that are trying to gain any advantage they can. They use rules that arent fully defined and say them over and over until more reasonable people just give up to simply be able to move on. I dont agree with that play style, this game is for gentlemen.... if you cant handle that,  get on the PC where I cant "nut Punch" you for being a dick. 

MexicanNInja, you are wrong. Sorry.  YOu are simply making the same point over and over to grown men that can ALSO read.  You are stretching SO ON to the maximum and I would disagree with you until the end. Where does it SAY that SO ON means, this includes "look out sir"?   

no, you need 5 MC models to get the look out sir, and one of them cannot be a champion. NtK is quoting the FAQ... 

Look out sir has nothing to do with rank bonuses.

Id vote for Lizardmen, they arent as common, they offer some fun painting options, and they are a good match with your HE. I also think they have many interesting builds available giving you versatility over time.

Rothand Studios has a Hierotitan conversion kit I bought which is pretty bad ass.

 

http://rothandstudio.blogspot.com/

 

Just look at his Tomb King models and you'll see his Hierotitans.

 

That model is awesome, very well done conversion. 

You will be surprised at the effectiveness of that list with a little time in the saddle. 

Just keep in mind that in 8th units charge much further. In 7th there was more time to set up and eliminate chaff because infantry wasnt "all up in your business" on turn 2. Well, things have changed.

I know that you know how far M4+2D6 is but I still find myself amazed at how far infantry blocks are charging given how much 7th edition I played. March blocking isnt guaranteed either... stuff was slow in 7th plain and simple. 

... just a heads up for playing WE. 

I would think not, because he doesnt mention the obstacle being destroyed in the description. 

CAN I TRY?

Raindog is very clear in his rulings. Doing things "outside" the box and coming up with whacky scenarios seem to be the thing at the tournaments Ive attended. It has to be simple and clear giving its craziness.

*remember our skaven/warriors game where nobody even fought?  

ANY UNIT/MODEL can hold a forest. 

If you have a unit in a forest at the end of the turn you get 1pt. 

If you have a unit in a forest at the end of the game you get 3pts

If both players have units in the forest, BOTH are awarded points. 

Congrats on the win Raindog! Thats a solid showing with a great army. I always feel like any army in a good generals hands can perform consistently enough to win close games. AWESOME JOB! 

Welcome back to the LIGHT, Jim.

8th edition is a solid game, Im glad you and NtK have come around. 

I will never forget the games I had with both of you guys at my first OFCC. YEARS AGO!

I played my Skaven against Jims Wood Elves and against NtKs Empire, good times. 

Is this happening or is everyone at the brawl today? 

Yep... They changed the mounts with the new book, I believe they are all on 50x100. I'm with herozero the would just "count as".

Absolutely brutal list, this will dominate tournaments like crazy. Hard army to lose with.

You should make a bunch of little gold painted dark elf trophies that you can hand out to people that ever happen to beat that army. I remember a guy doing that once. 

:) he was a God of Lustria. 

I like the newest version of your army it really has some serious damage output which can eliminate proper threats with those WM while some APACHE chaff units go to work helping the small arms get the most out of their ranged weapons, perfect. 

Id consider grouping up those thunderers with the xbows to one block of 20 that can possibly reform for some ranks. I feel like 3 blocks of 10 missile troops might be a little fragile at times. Thats just a thought, I would certainly test it out with they vision you have, but consider it if they fail you a few times.  

Its a real shame because the Ogre Kingdoms book has some really characterful options that nobody seems to even consider. Id like to see a little more variety of troop choices, the tendency of people to say to themselves, "its great, Ill take two" isnt always the best option in WH fantasy and really doesnt look that great on the table. A little imagination goes a long way in making battlefield decisions. 

the negative is applied to the WS before the fear test is even taken is how I would play it. Say I have a WS4 fighter that was hit with the breath weapon, the next combat phase the fighter would be WS3. Take your fear check... So I dont think they would stack and create the WS0 scenario. Do you really even need it?