Hordes / War Machine

[Vulkaan]

Thanks to GWs "awesome" move I think I will be channeling some $$$ into Hordes

I am keen to get some Trollbloods. Some insight into what sucks and what is decent would be helpful....ple ase help

[Chris]

Nothing sucks.

Scattergunners are probably the only unit that is more of a larger point game unit. Everything else in Trolls is pretty good.

Time to throw down on the interwebs with what models you like.

[Hausdorff space]

I am keen to get some Trollbloods. Some insight into what sucks and what is decent would be helpful....ple ase help

Trollbloods seem to be reasonably uncommon around Auckland; but are a very strong faction.

I don't feel qualified to give you faction specific advice, but Privateer Press run a set of very good forums... with both new player and faction specific areas. There's a ton of handy information over there.


EDIT: Also, it's worth noting that this game isn't run by GW; so if you don't have them I can flick you digital versions of the Beta test rules (which are still pretty close to exactly accurate); and detailed, online discussion on the various models is more-than-ok... so asking model-specific questions (on any forum) is not frowned upon.

[Vaul]

Nice, another person to add to my list of 'get some games in at cityguard'.  It's good you're going trolls, we need a nice spread of people playing all the factions!

[Big D]

Haha, PP must be laughing all the way to the bank. I hope they remember to send the bean counters at GW a thank you card and ham at Xmas.

[Chris]

That would be appropriate.

Looking forward to getting games in against all these people too.

[juiced]

I'm looking at starting Trolls myself ( going to take advantage of the PP special on the web)
whats the issues (esp for tourny's) with two of the same hordes / warmachine factions fighting at each other.
 as in can you have two of the same characters?

[Chris]

No issues whatsoever

[Vaul]

The rulebook 'suggests' that you think of this type of matchup as a situation where two rival armies are battling over a dispute to do with someone trying to proclaim him/herself as the true character.  Which one is the real (insert special character name here)?  And who is the imposter?

[daemion]

oooooooo.... i just put ibodger on my phone. its an awesome warmachine/hordes app!

[Weasel-Fierce]

I just did the same thing. Really impressive programme, lots of neat touches.

[Chris]

iBodger is indeed sweet. How else can you take bathroom breaks at work to make army lists?

[Jkeg]

Hey guys keen to get into warmachine going to buy The Protectorate of Menoth starter bundle from PP in the next few weeks. Keen to see a game now that I read the quick start rules, are you guys playing on tuesday at vagabonds? 

[Chris]

Playing Sunday at club.

[Jkeg]

kool I will be there

[Vaul]

jkeg we're also playing tuesday night at FTW club out in new lynn.

[Big D]

Yes! Just (hopefully) scored PACmans Cryx, so I will be down for some games when I get back from the sun.

[Vaul]

When's that gonna be?  Put me at the top of your list.

[Big D]

Won't be till after I get back from Raro.

[Chris]

I think he means date bro.

[Vulkaan]

Alas without an understanding of the rules I find it hard to understand a fair bit of the tactics that I am looking up.

So the models that make me go OOOOOOOOOO are:

Fennblades
Scatterguns
Gunnbjorn

Question:

Would they work together in a list?
What else would I need?

Thanks

[Daryn]

Im sitting here staring at a few trollblood models that I havent used in years, so may as well see off to a good home. Appreciate this isnt the buy and sell thread, but given the interst in trollbloods may as well put it out there.

Madrak Ironhide (the orignial one)
Hoaruk Doomshaper (the original one)
Totem Hunter
2x Impalers
1x Axer
1x Dire troll mauler

All assembled and undercoated black, some on micro art studio scenic bases. The very early beginnings of a paint job on the skin of some.

$50 for the lot (suck it GW). Can be picked up in Albany or the city (where I work). Send me a PM if you are interested.... btw I would prefer not to break them up as I cant be bothered mucking around selling them individually.

EDIT: Now sold...thanks for the interest.

[Chris]

Alas without an understanding of the rules I find it hard to understand a fair bit of the tactics that I am looking up.

So the models that make me go OOOOOOOOOO are:

Fennblades
Scatterguns
Gunnbjorn

Question:

Would they work together in a list?
What else would I need?

Thanks

Anything works together in Warmachine. Gunnbjorn is a sweet warlock and Fennblades are always boss in a troll list and Scattergunners are due to get a unit attachment soon so they should work fine for you but what you need is Warbeasts to make you some Fury and some of the troll buff and support solos. A Troll Impaler and a Dire Troll Bomber are usually Gunnbjorn's favoured boys.

Daryl's stuff is actually more or less what you're looking for. You also pick up the battlebox (Madrak, Impaler, Impaler, Axer) which is great for getting those rules and tactics down.

If someone wants Daryl's stuff but can't spare the drive to Albany I'm on the shore so I'm happy to ferry them to club.

[Weasel-Fierce]

It's really good to see so much renewed interest in Warmahordes. After a lot of umming and ahhing I've come up with a Retribution 15pt list I'm happy with both in terms of mechanics and in terms of look. I've decided to use my LOTR Elves on a magnetic basing system (part of my 'One Army, Four Game Systems' policy). It might take a month or two to get organised but then I'm keen to join the carnage.

He's a quick run-down of the list and the models I'll be using.

Kaelyssa, Night's Whisper  +7 points (Galadriel)
* Manticore  8 points

Arcanist  1 point (Cirdan of the Havens - being a shipwright he seemed the best fit)
Eiryss, Angel of Retribution  3 points (Legolas - because no-one is more assassin-like than him)
10 Mage Hunter Strike Force  8 points (Wood Elf warriors armed with bows/swords)
* Mage Hunter Commander  2 points (Thranduil - King of Mirkwood)

I'm quite excited because I've kept a Wood Elf theme going and the proxies fit quite nicely, on the whole. I've just got to buy a plastic 'Jack, some magnets and 30mm plastic discs to attach the figs to. What do you guys think? Obviously this would be for casual play only.

[Vulkaan]

Once I get my hands on some models I will have to head down to the club (join it officially) and learn how to get my butt kicked

Lucky bday is in a few weeks so I can send my wife a few links to click and buy

[Chris]

Thats the spirit

[daemion]

gonna convert up my spare plastic jack in2 a dedicatd kodiak tonite. start by ripping spikes and shit off my gw crap i aint using any more and making sum armrd fist plates and shouldr spikes. then iwil rip the sisters repentia off their 25mil bases ready to be bitchreavers.. . oooo beta watch out in case gaywankshop try to sue me or sumthing.

[Jkeg]

never knew about FTW will try to get there aswell

[daemion]

yeh man. do it. there wil be a fair few players of warmabordes there. sweet little gaming club. vry friendly. most stuff kix off bout 7 on tues nites...

[Hausdorff space]

never knew about FTW will try to get there aswell

I'll make sure I keep my Menoth Starter free for you to have a go with