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by Haagrum
Sun Mar 29, 2015 5:39 am
Forum: Druchii Tactics & Army Discussion
Topic: End Times Archaon
Replies: 42
Views: 15903

Re: End Times Archaon

Gidean wrote:So suck it T.D. !! :D Tyrion wins!


I'm sorry, who's the Eternity King, married to Alarielle, the last Incarnate to perish, AND rocking the most broken rules for a single model and for a formation in the game?

:badh: :mrgreen:
by Haagrum
Fri Mar 20, 2015 12:58 pm
Forum: The History of the Dark Elves
Topic: SPRING SHORT STORY COMPETITION: CLOSES 31st!!!
Replies: 6
Views: 8905

Re: SPRING SHORT STORY COMPETITION: BEASTMASTER TALES!!!

A Good Catch Kharil Stormlash shifted nervously where he stood as his would-be paymaster ranted. Like most dreadlords of Hag Graef, Torsus Bleakshard was insufferably arrogant, notoriously unforgiving and viciously short-tempered. The full complement of armed guards was a bit excessive for what sho...
by Haagrum
Thu Mar 19, 2015 10:12 pm
Forum: Druchii Tactics & Army Discussion
Topic: HARPIES, K-BEASTS, HYDRA AND MANTICORES -- VOTE NOW!!!
Replies: 5
Views: 3134

Re: HARPIES, K-BEASTS, HYDRA AND MANTICORES, OH MY!

I've got some ideas, and I'll be posting something in the next day or so (parental responsibilities permitting).
by Haagrum
Wed Mar 18, 2015 11:36 am
Forum: Druchii Tactics & Army Discussion
Topic: How to deal with Stegadons
Replies: 14
Views: 5898

Re: How to deal with Stegadons

While we're discussing magical solutions... since Stegadons have a 3+ Scaly Skin save (IIRC), you could also try Searing Doom.

As has been pointed out, a Kharibdyss will put a serious dent into a Stegadon as well, particularly if boosted with Enchanted Blades (Fangs?), Timewarp or Speed of Light.
by Haagrum
Wed Mar 18, 2015 8:45 am
Forum: Druchii Tactics & Army Discussion
Topic: End Times Archaon
Replies: 42
Views: 15903

Re: End Times Archaon

Understood, Ming - perhaps I overreacted. Reasonable minds may differ on Malekith's ultimate fate, after all. Things I liked about the resolution of the End Times: GW had the guts to put the entire world to the sword. They were even jerks enough to throw in a reader punch with Mannfred von Carstein....
by Haagrum
Mon Mar 16, 2015 10:10 am
Forum: Druchii Tactics & Army Discussion
Topic: End Times Archaon
Replies: 42
Views: 15903

Re: End Times Archaon

The End is not surprising. The entire background of the warhammer world states that Chaos is going to engulf and overwhelm the world. And after all the battles are fought, nothing stands. The End is logical and foretold. What is not logical and acceptable is selling 5 (badly written) books of schem...
by Haagrum
Mon Mar 09, 2015 7:30 am
Forum: Druchii Tactics & Army Discussion
Topic: Best Offensive magic arcane item
Replies: 5
Views: 2529

Re: Best Offensive magic arcane item

The Sacrificial Dagger is the best offensive arcane item we have. The Power Scroll (as errata'd) is excellent in a Storm of Magic game or if you're using Magic of the End Times. The Forbidden Rod is worth taking on a High Magic-using Spellweaver for a Host of the Phoenix/Eternity King. The lore attr...
by Haagrum
Fri Mar 06, 2015 8:12 pm
Forum: Druchii Tactics & Army Discussion
Topic: How to deal with Hellcannon ?
Replies: 23
Views: 12106

Re: How to deal with Hellcannon ?

So, I will probably face two of these monstrousities in the near future, with my infantry list! My list includes 3 bolters, which is something at least. Guess I need to get into combat ASAP. Anyone played against 2? A Pegasus-riding Death or Shadows Sorceress might be an option. Unfortunately they ...
by Haagrum
Fri Mar 06, 2015 8:00 pm
Forum: Other Races Discussions
Topic: Next ET books
Replies: 193
Views: 87201

Re: Next ET books

Red... wrote:
Haagrum wrote:Grimgor and Skarsnik are not concerned with matters of order against chaos - they just want to crump stuff.


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by Haagrum
Fri Mar 06, 2015 7:57 pm
Forum: Druchii Tactics & Army Discussion
Topic: Malekith, Eternity King too strong?
Replies: 15
Views: 4929

Re: Malekith, Eternity King too strong?

thing is if they have 2 metal wizards on the board, then searing doom will get through, with ET magic they get 4D6 power dice. After putting a 1k model on the board, I'd hate to see him go down because of the signature spell being cast by a level 1 Metal Wizard With ET magic rules, there's a good c...
by Haagrum
Thu Feb 12, 2015 11:02 pm
Forum: Druchii Tactics & Army Discussion
Topic: Dark Magic Sorceress in Black Guard unit
Replies: 25
Views: 10976

Re: Dark Magic Sorceress in Black Guard unit

shadow magic level 1 nearby is a baller idea. smoke n mirrors if it gets too hectic in the heat of combat. just watch wrooty-tooty prove you all wrong. hah! FWIW, I've mentioned before that I didn't think this was a bad idea. As much as KillerK makes a good point about enemies trying to take points...
by Haagrum
Thu Feb 12, 2015 10:55 pm
Forum: Other Races Discussions
Topic: Next ET books
Replies: 193
Views: 87201

Re: Next ET books

I think he got it a couple of O&G army books ago, maybe to try to square his stats with his archaon defeating fluff So, do we reckon he will still go and headbutt Archaon, as a nod to Storm of Chaos? On a lighter note, one of the posts on Warseer today made me smile when they stated than Grimgo...
by Haagrum
Wed Feb 11, 2015 2:18 am
Forum: Druchii Tactics & Army Discussion
Topic: Bloodwrack Shrine : charge or be charged
Replies: 3
Views: 1749

Re: Bloodwrack Shrine : charge or be charged

Make the charge, in every case, unless you would be conceding a tactical advantage by doing so. If the target has low Initiative, high armour, low numbers, is vulnerable to Killing Blow AND you've buffed the Medusa's BS (i.e. you're using an Aestyrion or Eternity King list), it could be worth accept...
by Haagrum
Tue Feb 10, 2015 11:31 pm
Forum: Other Races Discussions
Topic: Next ET books
Replies: 193
Views: 87201

Re: Next ET books

10 clicks to get here? Bet you feel pretty silly now... Skipped straight to the last one. Nicely played, though. I'm sure Slaanesh doesn't mind a raw deal. We've been over this at some length in the past, T.D. I think I may have ruined the Daemon-naming competition in the process. The "Fiends ...
by Haagrum
Tue Feb 10, 2015 10:33 pm
Forum: Other Races Discussions
Topic: Next ET books
Replies: 193
Views: 87201

Re: Next ET books

I'm a little sad that Slaanesh isn't getting any End Times love* miniatures.

That said, I think I can hear my local Warriors of Chaos players having a Khornegasm.

* = well, other than at the start and finish of End Times: Khaine.
by Haagrum
Sun Feb 08, 2015 8:11 am
Forum: Druchii Tactics & Army Discussion
Topic: Dark Magic Sorceress in Black Guard unit
Replies: 25
Views: 10976

Re: Dark Magic Sorceress in Black Guard unit

Little off topic, but I've always wanted to run a lv1 Sorceress on a horse or Cold One with some Fast Cav or Knights, and just roll around chucking two dice at PoD. Not all that expensive for +1 S. It's probably terribly ineffective, but has so much potential to be awesome. No, it's actually pretty...
by Haagrum
Sat Feb 07, 2015 10:26 pm
Forum: Druchii Tactics & Army Discussion
Topic: "Hate" for the Folding Fortess
Replies: 10
Views: 4654

Re: "Hate" for the Folding Fortess

The Glottkin End Times book included rules for destroying buildings and for setting them on fire, IIRC. Set a T value and number of Wounds/building points, and maybe require a minimum S5 to damage it, and you give every army the means to destroy the building. I have a very pleasant mental image of t...
by Haagrum
Thu Feb 05, 2015 8:54 pm
Forum: Druchii Tactics & Army Discussion
Topic: Dark Magic Sorceress in Black Guard unit
Replies: 25
Views: 10976

Re: Dark Magic Sorceress in Black Guard unit

I've done exactly this before, with a unit of 20 Black Guard and with both level 2 and level 4 Sorceresses, fielded in 7 x 3 formation. With a level 2, the Sorceress is disposable. A unit with Strength 5, 2 Attacks each, and re-rolls to hit in every round is a vicious prospect for most opponents. A ...
by Haagrum
Sun Feb 01, 2015 3:59 am
Forum: The History of the Dark Elves
Topic: Soulbreaker (End Times fluff story)
Replies: 2
Views: 4782

Soulbreaker (End Times fluff story)

So, having worked up an idea for a different kind of End Times story, I've started building on the tale of the unnamed sorceress from this story . Plenty more to follow, but for now, here's part one of the short story "Soulbreaker" (name is WIP). Comments, suggestions and questions/notes a...
by Haagrum
Sun Jan 25, 2015 11:19 pm
Forum: The History of the Dark Elves
Topic: Ulthuan's End Times Brush Competition - DEADLINE EXTENDED!
Replies: 11
Views: 10031

Re: Ulthuan's End Times Pen and Brush Competition - VOTE

Conspicuous bump post for the last day for voting.

There are some great entries in this competition, and well worth a read.
by Haagrum
Mon Jan 19, 2015 11:08 am
Forum: Druchii Tactics & Army Discussion
Topic: Magic in the End Times: foreign strategy
Replies: 16
Views: 8268

Re: Magic in the End Times: foreign strategy

These rules are just *ass* The larger the scale of the battle, the less terrible these rules become, if only because there is a finite amount of magic dice and you can't swing every combat on the table. However, I wouldn't want to play with End Times magic rules as written in battles of less than 4...
by Haagrum
Sun Jan 18, 2015 11:55 am
Forum: Druchii Tactics & Army Discussion
Topic: Magic in the End Times: foreign strategy
Replies: 16
Views: 8268

Re: Magic in the End Times: foreign strategy

In the wake of End Times: Thanquol, it's worth mentioning the awfulness that is the Verminlord Warpseer in a game using End Times magic rules. It automatically gets Warp Lightning as a spell. This is a decent enough magic missile which casts reasonably cheaply - I think it's a 3+ or a 4+ on the dice...
by Haagrum
Sun Jan 18, 2015 11:45 am
Forum: Rules Questions & Ideas
Topic: Waystalker with Shield of Ptolos
Replies: 15
Views: 5704

Re: Waystalker with Shield of Ptolos

I thought it had changed so magic users could take armour? After the Slaughtermaster had an Ironfist or something? Chaos sorcerers get Chaos armour as standard :/ Magic users who have armour as standard, or who may take armour as part of their equipment options in their army list entry, may take ma...
by Haagrum
Fri Jan 16, 2015 6:48 am
Forum: Druchii Tactics & Army Discussion
Topic: Darkshards vs Glade Guard
Replies: 18
Views: 7687

Re: Darkshards vs Glade Guard

In an Elven Host, Darkshards have a great equaliser - Hand of Glory. Trueshot and Hagbane Glade Guard don't really benefit much from this spell (Trueshot is a guaranteed 3+ to hit, Hagbane is still effective even if it's only hitting on 6s), but Swiftshiver Glade Guard are in much the same position ...
by Haagrum
Tue Jan 13, 2015 11:57 am
Forum: Druchii Tactics & Army Discussion
Topic: What will you add?
Replies: 53
Views: 18177

Re: What will you add?

9 man dart of wardancers with the killing blow dance for character assassinations is always handy, hell even a five man pack can be a good toolbox or speed bump. Agreed - it was a deliberately provocative statement. I'm still likely to proxy the new Witch Elves as Wardancers for the time being, tho...