Search found 7643 matches

by Dark Alliance
Wed Apr 15, 2009 7:27 am
Forum: Druchii Army Lists
Topic: Balanced MSU 2250 points
Replies: 15
Views: 2492

The casters are in fact illegal.

It's an interesting list all the same and a different take on 'balance' as you have heavy magic and shooting, but mediocre combat. Although you are very active in all the phases.

Do you actually plan to use this?
by Dark Alliance
Tue Apr 14, 2009 3:02 pm
Forum: Druchii Army Lists
Topic: The Heartless - 11/09 - UKGT testing & minor changes
Replies: 140
Views: 45783

No, it looks fine to me from a comp viewpoint.
by Dark Alliance
Tue Apr 14, 2009 1:34 pm
Forum: Rules Questions & Ideas
Topic: Skirmisher Shooting
Replies: 12
Views: 1456

They all can fire. Skirmishers can see past each other to shoot.
by Dark Alliance
Tue Apr 14, 2009 1:25 pm
Forum: Druchii Tactics & Army Discussion
Topic: Liquorice Allsorts
Replies: 8
Views: 1953

These were my thoughts going into this game. On the rhs of the board there was a hill half in Joes' deployment zone, and where I expected at least 1 war machine to be. When he committed greatswords and the light cavalry over here I figured my blocks could win the attrition long enough to get into co...
by Dark Alliance
Mon Apr 13, 2009 10:20 pm
Forum: Druchii Tactics & Army Discussion
Topic: Liquorice Allsorts
Replies: 8
Views: 1953

Liquorice Allsorts

In reflection of the title, here is an army of 'Allsorts' so I thought I would share some tactical ideals with you as I practice with this list in time for the South Coast GT in 2 weeks. Legion of the High Priestess of the Skull Level 4 - manticore, dispel scroll, power familiar, power stone, black ...
by Dark Alliance
Mon Apr 13, 2009 7:46 pm
Forum: Druchii Tactics & Army Discussion
Topic: South Coast GT
Replies: 22
Views: 8251

Chris, Phil might not be able to go now. If he doesn't, do you wanna buy his ticket? Had my first 2 games today with the army I'm taking. Got a draw against new Lizzies following a draw against Empire. Both experienced tourney opponents (Woodland Animal and Ches). Twas fun but I really need to remem...
by Dark Alliance
Mon Apr 13, 2009 7:25 pm
Forum: Druchii Army Lists
Topic: Temple of Khaine
Replies: 186
Views: 63267

So, MDK, did you get to play?
by Dark Alliance
Mon Apr 13, 2009 8:39 am
Forum: Druchii Army Lists
Topic: 2100pts list for 2250pts Tournament
Replies: 7
Views: 1098

Differing army sizes is common practice in the UK as the tournament scene here attempts to find ways at balancing up the game.

That looks like a list for 'Toy Soldier'.
by Dark Alliance
Sun Apr 12, 2009 11:07 pm
Forum: Druchii Tactics & Army Discussion
Topic: On beating the shade deathstar
Replies: 28
Views: 10981

The problem is that people who take these armies to a tournament are clearly just there to win, and conceding gives them exactly what they want. Using whatever stretch of the rules gives them trouble will at least do to them what they are doing by playing that list: spoil the game for them. QFT I a...
by Dark Alliance
Sun Apr 12, 2009 10:46 pm
Forum: Druchii Tactics & Army Discussion
Topic: On beating the shade deathstar
Replies: 28
Views: 10981

It also happened at a tournament I was playing in back in January. The guy walked away from facing 25 jezzails in a 1500pt Skaven army, because of that reason. As for not joining them...sometimes these people need to be taught a lesson. Walking away from the game (and I have done it myself before no...
by Dark Alliance
Sun Apr 12, 2009 7:51 pm
Forum: Druchii Tactics & Army Discussion
Topic: On beating the shade deathstar
Replies: 28
Views: 10981

For the record, I am not advocating 'conga lines' per se, as they suck. However, as the SDS also sucks I could live with it in this situation. Desperate measures and all that...!
by Dark Alliance
Sun Apr 12, 2009 7:49 pm
Forum: Druchii Tactics & Army Discussion
Topic: Chariots-Tactics and Deployment
Replies: 10
Views: 2796

Chariots are good for protecting the flank of your Corsair block from charges. Fear causing, t5 with a 3+ save can work very well if the situation is favourable. This is a tactic from olde, and one which Langmann used to use a lot. Consequently in your list I would be tempted to run them either side...
by Dark Alliance
Sun Apr 12, 2009 2:41 pm
Forum: Druchii Tactics & Army Discussion
Topic: Can you apply a smaller-scale Shadestar™?
Replies: 6
Views: 2729

Who cares whether they scout or not. In certain situations you will find a place for them, but the main point is their improved BS and their rate of fire. Players should get out of the mindset that Scouts must scout! It is not always possible/necessary/advantageous... doesn't mean they don't still w...
by Dark Alliance
Sun Apr 12, 2009 11:39 am
Forum: Druchii Tactics & Army Discussion
Topic: Can you apply a smaller-scale Shadestar™?
Replies: 6
Views: 2729

Tbh even units of 10 work. Tha massed firepower is destructive without it feeling like you have a cheesey list on the board. Even 2 units of 10 with just a simple Assassin. Forget the heroes. At 20 strong you are pushing the boundries of viability vs fun imo, as the larger unit size requires more of...
by Dark Alliance
Sun Apr 12, 2009 11:33 am
Forum: Druchii Tactics & Army Discussion
Topic: On beating the shade deathstar
Replies: 28
Views: 10981

None of you have considered the implications of hatred. As George is talking about a tournament situation you do not have the luxury of having a bespoke army to deal with the deathstar, so therefore have to deal with what is at hand in your army. So, rather than talk specifics as to what Druchii uni...
by Dark Alliance
Sun Apr 12, 2009 10:33 am
Forum: Druchii Tactics & Army Discussion
Topic: Ring of Hotek with focus familiar - defensive magic?
Replies: 13
Views: 2316

That is one of those RAW v RAI debates which I think you would lose in most tournament situations Peter.
by Dark Alliance
Sun Apr 12, 2009 8:58 am
Forum: Druchii Tactics & Army Discussion
Topic: On beating the shade deathstar
Replies: 28
Views: 10981

The easiest way to beat it is to tell the guy to go and write a proper army list, and you'll see him for a game next week. That way you get to enjoy your evening instead of being bored to death!
by Dark Alliance
Sun Apr 12, 2009 8:52 am
Forum: Druchii Army Lists
Topic: 1000 pt starter list help
Replies: 5
Views: 912

Take it back and ask for it to be swapped for the correct book.
by Dark Alliance
Sat Apr 11, 2009 12:11 pm
Forum: Druchii Army Lists
Topic: 2k Semi-Friendly/Balanced List
Replies: 9
Views: 1357

You can't have the seal and a null talisman on the same model as they are both Talismans. This was cleared up in the DE faq on the GW site.
by Dark Alliance
Sat Apr 11, 2009 10:36 am
Forum: Druchii Army Lists
Topic: Great experience with this 2250pts list.
Replies: 17
Views: 6325

Well, I used to run the BG 7 wide, but if they were to be cut to 18 it would be a 6x3 formation. To keep in line with the great points you make I'm considering dropping the CoK entirely to get another unit of DR and give them both RxB and buffing up the harpies to 7 to enforce my movement and shoot...
by Dark Alliance
Sat Apr 11, 2009 10:33 am
Forum: Druchii Army Lists
Topic: Great experience with this 2250pts list.
Replies: 17
Views: 6325

Re: Great experience with this 2250pts list.

If it's tournament viable I don't know, and would welcome any input about possible weaknesses/flaws. I would start looking around at tournament rules packs in your area/country, as you might find the 2 Hydras frowned upon. They might either not be allowed altogether, or you might take a comp hit ag...
by Dark Alliance
Fri Apr 10, 2009 8:51 pm
Forum: Painting and Modelling
Topic: Death Hag
Replies: 48
Views: 17545

Have some patience about GeOrc's competition. I know for a fact he has a busy schedule in the build up to the ETC in August! He has a competition format which he has discussed with me already. It is as he said, not just about painting so there is an opportunity for all to have a chance at winning. W...
by Dark Alliance
Fri Apr 10, 2009 8:40 pm
Forum: Druchii Army Lists
Topic: The Heartless - 11/09 - UKGT testing & minor changes
Replies: 140
Views: 45783

With this kind of list you have a choice to make. You either take the Assassin or you take the BSb. You can't get both into 2000pts and make an effective list at the same time. At 2k, the Assassin can work, but if you are going magic heavy you need to back it up with additional shooting and then you...
by Dark Alliance
Fri Apr 10, 2009 6:14 pm
Forum: Druchii Army Lists
Topic: The Heartless - 11/09 - UKGT testing & minor changes
Replies: 140
Views: 45783

Hey, On tuesday I finally got a game vs that Wood Elf list DA suggested my mate use a while back. I am doing a report on this one, but firstly here is a reminder of my armylist; ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- -The Heartless- 2,000 point Dark Elf Army...
by Dark Alliance
Fri Apr 10, 2009 5:31 pm
Forum: Druchii Tactics & Army Discussion
Topic: Druchii for beginners - scratch update 3/4/9
Replies: 49
Views: 22175

Once Kel has posted his thoughts about this match up from the Dwarven perspective, I will update the lead post again, and we can start looking at actual tactics.