MSU HE vs Skaven - 27.07

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MSU HE vs Skaven - 27.07

#1 Post by Swordmaster of Hoeth »

Greetings!

I had two games against Skaven recently but I will present the report from the second one only. In the first things went quite well, didn't even lose a unit until turn 4 while my opponent suffered some considerable casualties. In turn 4 we had a rule issue and ... my opponent rage quit. Never happened to me before ... Unfortunately, it does not feel right to write a report from such a game. A shame it ended like that as I had some spectacular moments in it and I think there would have been some interesting finale to the struggle. Ah well ...

Fortunately, Eastern Barbarian, with whom I planned to play for quite a long time (and who was featured in my reports many times) stepped in and he also decided to field Skaven. Being true to his style, he brought and army totally different to what I have seen so far. (Please, take into account we played 2500 points as well as EB trying to get good score under Swedish Comp).

Skaven - Army List

Warlord, Brood Horror mount
Warlord, Rat Ogre mount
BSB
Plague Priest, Plague Furnace - Lore of Plague

25 Stormvermin, Ratling Gun
25 Stormvermin, Doom Flyer
25 Slaves
25 Slaves

6 Gutter Runners
6 Gutter Runners
30 Plague Monks

Abomination
Abomination

As you can see quite an aggressive and combat orientated force. 2 abominations are already something everybody should be concerned with so I was happy to bring Sisters, Banner of Eternal Flame and flaming magic missiles. In addition, Brood Horror is essentially Abomination mount that does not move randomly. So, 3 A-boms to deal with! :)

Next, huge unit of unbreakable Plague Monks with Plague Furnace. I knew from my previous game that it might be good idea to shoot at it with all I had (I shot down Screaming Bell to pieces then!) but the challenge lied in the fact I would have many other targets to shoot. I decided then I will focus on Abominations and try to kill as many as possible while the furnace will have to wait and will be diverted.

4 units of ranked infantry with 2 weapon teams could not be ignored either. They could help the more killy elements by providing rank bonus (although against my tiny units it might not be so necessary) or block the surrounding units from combining their efforts in outflanking the enemy. In fact, they could go into one-on-one fights too and expect to stay there for some time without support as well as inflict some casualties in the process.

The army obviously lacks typical shooting and magic Skaven armies are known for. However, 2 units of gutter runners will be a problem and even at level 2, with correct spells like Plague, the Priest can be a dangerous element of the Skaven army.

I took almost identical army as before, with one more fast cavalry:

Outcasts - Army List

Larry the Loremaster, Earthing Rod, Armor of Fortune, Obsidian Amulet - 320
Bob the Battle Standard Bearer, Griffon (Swiftsense), Dragon Armor, Lance, Talisman of Preservation, Charmed Shield - 331

16 Archers, Full Command - 190
15 Archers, Full Command - 180
5 Ellyrian Reavers, Champion, Musician, Bows, Spears - 115
5 Ellyrian Reavers, Champion, Musician, Bows, Spears - 115
5 Ellyrian Reavers, Champion, Musician, Bows, Spears - 115

5 Dragon Princes, Musician, Banner of Eternal Flame - 175
5 Dragon Princes, Musician - 155
10 Swordmasters, Bladelord, Musician - 150
10 Swordmasters, Bladelord, Musician - 150
10 Lions, Banner, Musician, Gleaming Pennant - 150

Eagle Claw Bolt Thrower - 70
Eagle Claw Bolt Thrower - 70
Great Eagle - 50
Great Eagle - 50
8 Sisters - 112

My general plan was to deploy further away, inflict as much damage as possible with flaming ranged attacks and engage in combat with elements I hoped to defeat. E.g. infantry blocks or wounded abominations, especially if attacked by Dragon Princess with banner and Swordmasters to use the initiative order to my advantage. Dragon Princess would inflict a flaming wound while Swordmasters would follow with theirs soon after.

Terrain

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The hills were blocking line of sight so that longer one in the middle would be a good cover. The fences were hard cover and the building was just small cottage with a single level. Forrests were mysterious and the blue hole on the battle field was dangerous terrain (the map was actually called 'Hole in the Ground' :)).

Deployment

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Deployment Order and Vanguard

Slaves (S1) - Ellyrian Reavers (ER1)
Abomination (A1) - Ellyrian Reavers (ER2)
Storm Vermin (SV1) - Ellyrian Reavers (ER3)
Plague Monks - Great Eagle (GE1)
Storm Vermin (S2) - Great Eagle (GE2)
Slaves (S2) - Sisters of Avelorn
Abomination (A2) - Eagle Claws
Characters - Rest of the Army

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Final Deployment

Plague Priest got: Wither, Plague

EB won the roll off so Skaven moved forward without any delay!

Skaven - Turn 1

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Not all went according to the plan

Skaven moved forward as fast as possible. The abomination on the left flank was kind of lazy but the one on the right was more than eager to move forward. Plague Priest started to brew his deadly fumes when something went horribly wrong. Not only he could not resist the huge magical feedback but it resulted in a detonation of cataclysmic proportion and his own untimely demise. Magicless Skaven started to wave their rag-tag banners feverishly and somehow the huge storm started to build over the battlefield.

Magic Phase Details:
Winds of Magic: 5,6 --> 11:6 (no channels)
Wither at Ellyrian Ravers (ER1): 5,6,6 - Irresistible Force --> Miscast result: 1,3 --> Cascade, 20 Plague Monks affected, 15 die, Furnace not affected --> Plague Priest goes down the hole :( #-o

Outcasts - Turn 1

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Outcast begin their ranged barrage

Fast reavers pulled back and majority of the forces remained in their positions. Partially because of the storm raging over the battlefield that already affected the accuracy of the shooting. However, Larry the Loremaster decided to shed some light in that darkness. Although his Fireball was consumed by the evil energies they could not stop the spell of pure light and one of the abominations roared in pain when it was hurt by a burning gaze. Sisters picked up after him and their flaming arrows sailed through the storm and finished off the beast from hell! (Edit: As they didn't move they were hitting on 5+ and wounding on 5+ and I managed to score 2 wounds)

Magic Phase Details:
Winds of Magic: 5,2 --> 8-5 (1 channel for HE)
2d6 Fireball at Abomination (A1): 1,2,3,5 + 2 = 13, dispelled on the roll of: 1,2,5,6,6
Boosted Burning Gaze at Abomination (A1): 1,4,5,6 + 2 = 18 --> d6 S6 --> 6 hits --> 4 wounds

Skaven - Turn 2

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Skaven keep advancing

Skaven turned towards the more juicy Elven center and kept pressing forward. Gutter Runners made their way towards the battle but their usually deadly throwing stars didn't hit that many targets due to raging storm. One of the Warlords urged his Rat Ogre mount to the left flank while Abomination moved super fast towards elven regiments on the hill.

Outcasts - Turn 2

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Power of the Elven archery

The storm disappears as quickly and abruptly as it started and Elven army had now a clear view at the horrors that were running towards them. Veterans of the countless battles were not to be shaken easily though and they took advantage of the clear weather that didn't affect the accuracy of their shooting. Sisters led the way and their flaming arrows deeply wounded the Broodhorror. The volley from one of the Eagle Claws was all that was needed to finish it off! (Edit: Both units were hitting on 3+. After randomization of hits Sisters wounded 3 times and Eagle Claw inflicted 4w. Seems like S4 against T5 can be deadly.).

With one of the main targets gone Archers and the other Eagle Claw aimed at damaged Furnace. Without Plague Priest it was now even more vulnerable and that device was also ruined by elven arrows and bolts. They expertly hit vulnerable joints and the Furnace collapsed under its own weight (Edit: I was lucky to get three 6's to wound the Furnace with the Archers who hit 12 times. Then Eagle Claw got that lucky 6 too to finish it.)

On the right flank Dragon Princes, trusting in the fiery power of their banner, charged the Abomination. Unfortunately, its thick skin was too hard to pierce and only a single wound was inflicted. Abomination flailed back and thanks to Dragon Armor only 3 knights fell down. They barely won the combat but stubborn abomination didn't move anywhere.

Magic Phase Details:
Winds of Magic: 1,4 --> 5:4
3d6 Fireball at Broodhorror: 1,3,4,4,6 + 2 = 20 --> dispelled on a roll: 1,5,6,6

Skaven - Turn 3

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Skaven do not give up

Despite heavy losses Skaven haven't given up yet. They attacked blocking eagles and used the momentum to cover more distance towards the Elves. Slaves were dispatched to pin down Elven heavy cavalry. Gutter runners destroyed Reavers that blocked their path to more vulnerable war machines.

Surprisingly, though, the last Dragon Prince was waving his flag proudly against hulking abomination! (Edit: A-bom inflicted 6 wounds, I saved 4 with 5+ armor and 1 more with 6++ ward!)

Outcasts - Turn 3

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Counter-charge!

Elves decided it is time to get close and personal. Archers on the left flank charged gutter runners who had to hold or flee the battle. They were still killed by super swift Archers. Their companions on the right flank joined Swordmasters and their BSB in the all out attack at Stormvermin and enemy BSB. Larry the Loremaster further aided his troops by slowing Stormvermin and freezing their limbs. Elite vermin stood no chance to such an attack and many of them lied dead before the survivors could hit back. The remaining few turned their tails and fled, chased by Swordmasters.

Magic Phase Details:
Winds of Magic: 1,5 --> 6:5
Miasma (Initiative) at Stormvermin (SV2): 4,4 + 2 = 10, dispel attempt failed at: 1,2,3 --> -1 Initiative (enough to let Swordmasters to strike before Stormvermin)
Iceshard at Stormvermin (SV2): 1,6 + 2 = 9 --> no dispel attempt
Spirit Leech at Warlord with Stormvermin (SV1): 3,5 + 2 = 10, dispel attempt failed at 4,5 --> ld9 + 5 = 14 vs Ld10 + 2 = 12, 2 wounds, 1 saved with 5++ ward

Skaven - Turn 4

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Last push

Abomination got crazy and charged in the random direction but it still hit Swordmasters and simply wiped them out (Edit: EB rolled triple 6! Please, note, that reavers where there to get one for the team as we don't acknowledge rail-roading as valid move.) Crazy monks, although heavily depleted charged Sisters who ... held! And didn't even take that many casualties! On the left flank Warlord easily killed lone reaver but he didn't make it to the Eagle Claw with his overrun.

Outcasts - Turn 4

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Killing Blow

Dragon princes leveled their lances and charged at Stormvermin who surprisingly turned their tails and fled. But not far enough to avoid elven knights and yet another unit was wiped out.

Larry the Loremaster summoned irresistible fireballs and wounded Abomination further. The shooters picked up and the beast was left barely breathing. It was a matter of time before it was finished.

The last remaining Warlord of the Skaven army decided to leave the battle field. There was not much left from the mighty army but as old verminous wisdom says "the one who flees today, lives to fight tomorrow". Besides, it was a great opportunity to blame now dead clan leader for the incompetence and disaster and claim his mantle unopposed.

Summary

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Turn-by-turn summary animation

After-battle thoughts

I must admit I didn't expect that I would be able to inflict such heavy damage in such a short time. Early cascade was a big blow for EB as he lost his only spell caster, it was easier to get wounds against his Furnace and he wiped out half of his unit for me. We discussed the game afterwards, obviously, and EB said that when looking back at the battle he probably switched on Storm Banner too early. That turn when he did I was still at long distance with my shooters and majority of the targets were not even visible. On the other hand his Gutter Runners suffered from additional -2 to hit and didn't wipe out blocking reavers. What's more, Storm Banner run out of power when he needed him the most. Losing one Abomination was acceptable but losing Broodhorror and Furnace in the same turn, before they could even attempt any charges, was heavy blow.

I think that positioning both Abomination and Broodhorror in the center was still unnecessary. If he moved more to the right the hill would have provided some shelter. He would put me in a difficult situation. To deploy units in the opposite corner but without chance to damage him for 1-2 turns (and still facing Storm Banner) or to deploy some regiments directly opposite where he could reach them much faster.

I had some more than average rolls again (it was the case in the game I mentioned before, where by turn 4 I didn't lose a unit yet but got 2 cannons, Stormfiends, Screaming Bell and Warlord on Rat Ogre) that definitely helped. But at the same time the combined charge of Archers, Swordmasters and BSB showed I had some considerable fighting abilities, especially when supported by magic.

I am sorry the luck was not on EB's side this time but I am sure he is plotting his revenge as we speak and we might have a chance for a re-match. He showed many times (check his double Wyvern or Empire games) that he learns quickly from his mistakes and can win with his unique armies despite initial defeats.

I hope you enjoyed the report and thanks for reading!
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#2 Post by Loriel »

Lately my predictions have gone really bad ;) I was blinded by early success.

Again some random rambling and thoughts that occured to me
- Brood Horror... have no idea what that is, but most certainly it aint any small rodent to pet inside terrario i guess ;)
- ratogre mount! interesting
- frenzy plague monks should be rather easy to deal with for you.
- you have ranged advantage, but sadly that middle hill can hinder it. But still it means that your opponent needs to come at you.
- I find it real treat for eye when players deploy with symmetrical formation. My brother is good example of player who probably has fixation towards that kind of deployment. ;)
- do i remember correctly that slaves "explode" on break? was it d3 str 3 per rank to each unit within... range... something? mere 50 point torpedos against you ;)
- did he get notorious plague spell? that can cause real havoc in your lines ;)

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#3 Post by Ladril Caledor »

I agree with Loriel, the elves definitely have the ranged advantage. I expect the ratling gun to be irrelevant, the Outcasts can simply stay out of its 18 inch range. With that deployment it looks like the Skaven are just going to march in a big blob down the middle. The Outcasts are nicely set up to bait, rain arrows and bolts, flank and destroy.

If I were playing High Elves in this match, I would move everything into the top left corner of the map and castle that corner. This forces the Skaven into a long trek to get into combat and makes the big hill irrelevant. Any other strategy allows the Skaven to use that hill as cover as they approach.

Focusing on the abominations is Swordmaster's plan and i strongly agree. Get the Sisters in range in the movement phase. Focus magic missiles on one abomination, then in the shooting phase shoot with the Sisters first then follow up with the Bolt Throwers. There's a chance of deleting both before they get into combat with just this, but there is also the option of massed bow fire to finish them off. It would be a shame to resort to that...the bows would be better off whittling down the big infantry units.

The Outcasts have a lot of chaff, three reaver units and two eagles, which should block things up nicely as they get closer. As the Skaven blob gets closer the Outcasts should be able to get the Dragon Princes and Bob around and behind the skaven for rear charges, and still be out of range of the ratling gun with careful movement.

I expect the Outcasts to win. The elves have the edge on chaff, shooting, magic and maneuverability. I expect Swordmaster to eliminate the abominations by the third turn, and smash the large units with combo charges. THe Plague Priest looks fairly vulnerable in the front rank and should be easily eliminated, which will further establish an advantage in magic.

For the Skaven to win, they need to get the abominations into combat. If they manage this, the Outcasts could be in serious trouble. Another priority for the Skaven is to get the two elf characters and the two Warlords should be capable of killing them. Swordmaster needs to be careful not to allow that to happen.
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Was the first game your tournament game two? I saw you got a 20-0 and was wondering what happened. Well, I suppose that explains it, although it is a shame.

As regards this game, I really can't see how skaven can win. Swordmaster has such an advantage at range and those big blocks just won't be able to catch the MSU units. He can use the hill for cover, but that prevents him from getting to Swordmaster's right wing, which is the more substantial one. I suppose the real question is how quickly can Swordmaster get rid of the monsters, which will decide how messy this gets and how big his win is.
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#5 Post by Swordmaster of Hoeth »

Hi guys,

Many thanks for your feedback! I must admit I am surprised you already give me an upper hand. Is your hatred towards Skaven, the new force of Chaos (apparently Great Horned Rat kicked out Slaanesh from his position as one of the four main Chaos gods :)), running so deep that you simply want any other army to win against them? :)

Obviously I cannot address your predictions yet but I will be very glad to comment on them once the report is finished!

@ Elithmar

Yes, that was game 2 of the tournament. Elo asked me not to explain the situation on the forum as he wanted to avoid flame wars. Which is reasonable and I agree. I can give you more details in PM if you want. Really a shame it happened at all, as there was no reason for such drastic measures.

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#6 Post by Swordmaster of Hoeth »

Hi guys,

Just letting you know the report is ready so you can check the accuracy of your predictions!

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#7 Post by Loriel »

Plague Priest said "Shieeeet"... Harsh blow for the skaven. But still you have to fight your ways through the swarms, and who to say you couldn't face some horrible rolls that would turn the tide of battle again.
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#8 Post by Galharen »

Swordmaster ''the 666s Roller'' of Hoeth - that should be your new nick :D :D

Where did you buy your dices? I never score so many 6s when I need 'em :oops: :mrgreen:

Honestly, very well played, very effective.
However, those casualties on skaven side in the first 2 turns had such an impact on a game that you both need to play a rematch for sure! :)

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#9 Post by Swordmaster of Hoeth »

Are you telling me I should play Heavy Metal Daemons? :D
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#10 Post by Loriel »

I strongly advice against demons. rolling double sixes on break test is buff! ;)
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#11 Post by Galharen »

No no no, I think high elves suit you for sure!

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I had the same situation yesterday in my last, 5th, battle during the tournament. In the 6th round the empire player killed my star dragon with demis, hitting six times and rolling four 6s to wound :shock: :D :D
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#12 Post by Swordmaster of Hoeth »

But 6's are good for Realm of Chaos and Ward saves :-P

Ah yes, I have that model somewhere :D
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#13 Post by Elithmar »

I've really been impressed with High Elf shooting recently. With just a few sisters (my favourite unit at the moment - they're great!) and eagle claws, against anything but a gunline High Elves can hang back and cause significant damage before combat.

Yes, the A-Bombs would have been protected behind the hill, but they have to come out eventually and there was nothing on that flank to kill (as the units there were so fast, they could easily redeploy). At best I think this strategy would result in a very boring draw (which I'm sure neither of you wanted).

Obviously bad luck with the miscast. Some significant mistakes too though, such as charging the stormvermin into the eagle on turn 3, setting up a perfect counter charge. I'm guessing he failed his restrain test so I suppose he was just unlucky here to not kill the eagle. Anyway, maybe he should have kept his warlord on rat ogre closer to his units too, to protect against the dragon princes and be able to counter charge later on.

+1 to the rematch. ;)

EDIT: Is there any reason you didn't charge Bob into the rear of the plague monks on turn 4? Looks like a good opportunity to finish them off.
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#14 Post by Ladril Caledor »

I agree with Loriel, the elves definitely have the ranged advantage. I expect the ratling gun to be irrelevant, the Outcasts can simply stay out of its 18 inch range. With that deployment it looks like the Skaven are just going to march in a big blob down the middle. The Outcasts are nicely set up to bait, rain arrows and bolts, flank and destroy.

If I were playing High Elves in this match, I would move everything into the top left corner of the map and castle that corner. This forces the Skaven into a long trek to get into combat and makes the big hill irrelevant. Any other strategy allows the Skaven to use that hill as cover as they approach.

Focusing on the abominations is Swordmaster's plan and i strongly agree. Get the Sisters in range in the movement phase. Focus magic missiles on one abomination, then in the shooting phase shoot with the Sisters first then follow up with the Bolt Throwers. There's a chance of deleting both before they get into combat with just this, but there is also the option of massed bow fire to finish them off. It would be a shame to resort to that...the bows would be better off whittling down the big infantry units.

The Outcasts have a lot of chaff, three reaver units and two eagles, which should block things up nicely as they get closer. As the Skaven blob gets closer the Outcasts should be able to get the Dragon Princes and Bob around and behind the skaven for rear charges, and still be out of range of the ratling gun with careful movement.

I expect the Outcasts to win. The elves have the edge on chaff, shooting, magic and maneuverability. I expect Swordmaster to eliminate the abominations by the third turn, and smash the large units with combo charges. THe Plague Priest looks fairly vulnerable in the front rank and should be easily eliminated, which will further establish an advantage in magic.

For the Skaven to win, they need to get the abominations into combat. If they manage this, the Outcasts could be in serious trouble. Another priority for the Skaven is to get the two elf characters and the two Warlords should be capable of killing them. Swordmaster needs to be careful not to allow that to happen.
My earlier predictions seemed pretty good, except that I expected the Outcasts to castle the top left, to give the skaven further to travel and to avoid the big hill. Did you (Swordmaster) consider this strategy?

After the miscast on turn one the Outcasts could afford to be a bit more aggressive, which they were. It worked out fine, and was always going to be fine, but I feel like the elves could have had a (slightly) more dominant win by encircling the skaven and shooting as much as possible, setting up for a mass charge. But I'm nitpicking on what was an absolutely dominant victory anyway.
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#15 Post by RE.Lee »

Brutal outcome, but it was nice to see a combat oriented Skaven force. Thats something I could never make work with my ratmen, and I can see the result was similar here ;) Thanks for the report, top quality as always!
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#16 Post by Swordmaster of Hoeth »

Hi guys,

Many thanks for numerous replies and your feedback! Very much appreciated!

@ Elithmar

What I like about Elven shooting is that it became so versatile but does not have to be overpowered and can provide very decent support. I did wait for the enemy to come to me but I also tried to fight isolated regiments in combat. So unlike dedicated gunline it can fight in all phases of the game without being one dimensional.

I was considering such advance also as a result of the deployment that would force me to consider other options. While I am happy with the outcome I also think close games tend to be more interesting to read about. Or at least it would be nice to see Broodhorror in action :)

The charge against an eagle was not total mistake. Please, consider that if Stormvermin stayed in the woods they would face another problem. No rank bonus and no steadfast means that the charge of Swordmasters and BSB without the aid of Archers would be very dangerous prospect. My opponent could not flee due to eagle proximity either. What would you do in his place at this particular moment to avoid these scenarios?

After his turn 4, EB decided there is not much he can do so I just wanted to to finish the turn quickly and I simply forgot about Monks. You are correct, I should have charged them to finish them off and save Sisters.

I will advertise the re-match as soon as we agree on the date :)

@ Ladril Caledor

In general I want to avoid castling. I don't feel good in such position, I need space, I am a field commander not castle warden :) I may adapt defensive stance but I want to leave the option for counter-attacks.

You are correct, I kept Swordmasters and Lions in the forest while there was no need to do so, I could move them forward and try to engineer these combined charges I like so much.

@ RE. Lee

Thanks! As I said I am sure EB is already plotting the revenge and he might simply correct some things in the army list design and would probably bring it again to the table. Hopefully, we will be able to organize a re-match with more action and the result that would be decided with the very last dice roll!

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#17 Post by Elithmar »

Perhaps it would have been possible to flee from your charge in turn 3, although perhaps their leadership is too low to rely on rallying. Alternatively, perhaps he could have brought the weapon team around the flank of the stormvermin to kill the eagle. I'm not sure which it is though or how reliable that would be.
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Re: MSU HE vs Skaven - 27.07

#18 Post by Swordmaster of Hoeth »

Hi Elithmar,

I am still waiting for EB to read the report and hopefully he will come back with some additional feedback on what he could have done differently based on what happened in the game.

It is true, as I talked to him after the game, that he made some decisions either out of desperation or simply because it was quite late and we wanted to finish the game. I am sure he would have done many things differently.

I wanted to add I really appreciate any feedback and even if I ask for more specific ideas it does not mean I don't take into account what was already provided. Warhammer is the game where many things can be done at the same time so discussion the options after the game is just a fantastic opportunity to actually see them.

Many thanks to all who have already contributed to the topic and please, keep the comments coming!

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Re: MSU HE vs Skaven - 27.07

#19 Post by Ferny »

Thanks for another report :). It looked almost easy this time - I'm sure he'll bring some more pain for your rematch. Shame the miscast was so spectacular, it kinda set the tone. Loved the big combat on the right flank, that's doing MSU right. Hopefully the next one will be more like the TK report where fortune ebbed and flowed with each turn and your Outcasts looked challenged to the end (to me at least).
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Re: MSU HE vs Skaven - 27.07

#20 Post by Swordmaster of Hoeth »

Hi Ferny,

Sorry for late reply but I was traveling a little and just got back! Indeed, the spectacular miscast on the only caster was tough blow for the Skaven army. Bad luck for sure. I will do my best to schedule a rematch as EB deserves a chance to show that he can recover from a defeat as he did many times in the past.

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