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by Nithe
Sat Mar 31, 2012 10:35 pm
Forum: General fantasy discussions / Tavern of Cothique
Topic: Sooo... It looks like Asur in "MAY" 2013.
Replies: 3696
Views: 600688

Re: Sooo... It looks like Asur in 2013.

Weren't there rumors on WarSeer a while ago (6-9 months) that said GW was going to make Elves harder to hit. This is maybe part of the reason why they are redoing both Dark and High Elves at the same time?? I haven't been up on the Warhammer scene as of late though so......I really have no idea ;)
by Nithe
Fri Aug 05, 2011 9:35 pm
Forum: 8th ed - Army Lists
Topic: [Storm of Magic] High Elves 3000pts
Replies: 7
Views: 1399

Re: [Storm of Magic] High Elves 3000pts

After playing my first SoM game I realized that my army wasn't very equipped to get wizards off arcane fulcrums. You need single models with lots of attacks. The most attacks you have in a single model is 3....which isn't very good against a 3+ ward save. You also need to keep in mind that you only ...
by Nithe
Wed Aug 03, 2011 5:50 pm
Forum: 8th ed - Army Lists
Topic: The Grand Host of Prince Elithmar of Lothern - 2500pts
Replies: 37
Views: 5188

Re: The Grand Host of Prince Elithmar of Lothern - 2500pts

I'm glad I've made the right choice with the spears. About the artillery, Mage and Sea Guard running out of targets from being out of range: changing them to archers wouldn't have helped. The Bolt Throwers couldn't really reach, so archers wouldn't have been able to. I take Sea Guard so that they c...
by Nithe
Thu Jul 21, 2011 4:24 pm
Forum: 8th ed - Tactics Forum
Topic: Orc's and Goblins - what to expect, how to combat?
Replies: 14
Views: 6166

Re: Orc's and Goblins - what to expect, how to combat?

I am sure you are a much better player than I but I will still throw in my two cents. A player in my group has an orc & goblin army that I play a bunch. Seradin covered it really well! I would just reiterate make him take as many leadership tests as possible. If you can get any of his units out ...
by Nithe
Wed Jul 20, 2011 11:10 pm
Forum: 8th ed - Army Lists
Topic: 2k List Feedback
Replies: 2
Views: 769

Re: 2k List Feedback

You are 42 points over on your core. You should drop 42 points and add it into your special section. With HE you typically want to take the minimum possible of our core (especially for a beginner). As for the 10 LSG I don't see them adding much to the game. I would just as much see them be archers. ...
by Nithe
Wed Jul 20, 2011 8:32 pm
Forum: Army Blogs / Battle reports
Topic: Start of SoM vs Bretonnia 2300 pts
Replies: 2
Views: 1487

Re: Start of SoM vs Bretonnia 2300 pts

Here is my list: Archmage lvl 4, Vortex Shard, Life BSB Armour of Caledor, Dawnstone Mage lvl 2 Shadow, Dispel Mage lvl 2 Metal, Staff of Solidity 20 Archers, 2 units of 10, Banner of eternal Flame on one 35 Spearmen full command 20 SM, iron curse icon, Banner of Arcane Protection, full command 19 W...
by Nithe
Wed Jul 20, 2011 8:22 pm
Forum: Army Blogs / Battle reports
Topic: Start of SoM vs Bretonnia 2300 pts
Replies: 2
Views: 1487

Start of SoM vs Bretonnia 2300 pts

[img http://i1233.photobucket.com/albums/ff397/Nithe24/HE_vs_Bret_SoM_Units_Deployment.jpg img] This is our deployment. We deployed the other night and are going to finish the game later tonight. He still has not decided whether he wants to go first or not. He won the roll off. His pegasus knights a...
by Nithe
Wed Jul 20, 2011 6:44 pm
Forum: Army Blogs / Battle reports
Topic: Tethlis' Dark Elves vs WoC 3k(3750) Storm of Magic
Replies: 4
Views: 2683

Re: Tethlis' Dark Elves vs WoC 3k(3750) Storm of Magic

Thanks for the report. This is good reading as I am going to play my first SoM game tonight against Bretonnia. We already deployed and I think I am sitting very well. I just have to keep my Hydra away from his Heroic killing blow general on a pegasus..... That and my white lion unit needs to hold up...
by Nithe
Wed Jul 20, 2011 3:30 pm
Forum: 8th ed - Army Lists
Topic: First ever High Elf Army 3000 pts
Replies: 5
Views: 1217

Re: First ever High Elf Army 3000 pts

I like your second list better. With High Elves we really need our magic. At 2000+ pts you almost always want an archmage in your list. If you are looking for some extra points in your list you can always drop the banner and musician on the sword masters. I don't think you need the banner of balance...
by Nithe
Wed Jul 20, 2011 2:53 pm
Forum: 8th ed - Tactics Forum
Topic: Playing against a Strange DE list...
Replies: 12
Views: 2016

Re: Playing against a Strange DE list...

This is taken right out of the FAQ Q: If a Monster and Handlers unit is required to take a characteristic test, which values can you use? (p73) A: You can only use the monsters characteristics; the handlers are ignored for this purpose. So yes you do use the initiative listed on the Hydra. Q: If a M...
by Nithe
Fri Jul 15, 2011 2:27 am
Forum: 8th ed - Army Lists
Topic: 1000pt gem of hoeth list
Replies: 9
Views: 1327

Re: 1000pt gem of hoeth list

With HE you don't try to outshoot them. You just use your shooting to put pressure/take out random small units that get in the way. They aren't game changers by any means. Our magic is pretty good and so having a lvl 2 is usually a good idea. Leave the lvl 2 back with the archers. I run my mages/arc...
by Nithe
Thu Jul 14, 2011 6:44 pm
Forum: 8th ed - Tactics Forum
Topic: Game against unknown Skaven list
Replies: 9
Views: 1377

Re: Game against unknown Skaven list

I think the biggest thing for you is to go and play him then figure out what didn't work well and what did. Everyone plays differently and has different strategies so what works for one person may not work for the next. If you want a real analysis on your list then record the battle on battle chroni...
by Nithe
Wed Jul 13, 2011 8:15 pm
Forum: 8th ed - Army Lists
Topic: Skaven vs. HE List Help
Replies: 2
Views: 425

Re: Skaven vs. HE List Help

Let him create his own list mabye with some of your help. Then for your list take a very soft list. Maybe take a bunch of reavers or something??
by Nithe
Wed Jul 13, 2011 8:05 pm
Forum: 8th ed - Tactics Forum
Topic: Game against unknown Skaven list
Replies: 9
Views: 1377

Re: Game against unknown Skaven list

Don't try to outshoot skaven. Skaven typically will have lots of units and so will take up a lot of deployment space. A refused flank strategy tends to work well. If he has a bell it has 2+ ward against magic. You have to kill it in combat, avoid it or use dwellers or something that doesn't have any...
by Nithe
Tue Jul 12, 2011 10:52 pm
Forum: 8th ed - Army Lists
Topic: 3000 Point List - Looking for Opinions and Improvements
Replies: 5
Views: 723

Re: 3000 Point List - Looking for Opinions and Improvements

In friendly games most players don't use Book of Hoeth. However, if they are throwing together nasty lists then go ahead and take it. I would add in champions into your units. Your swordmasters don't really need a banner, they should get more than enough combat res through kills. They can be good to...
by Nithe
Tue Jul 12, 2011 1:56 pm
Forum: 8th ed - Tactics Forum
Topic: Seven Secret Sigils of Summoning
Replies: 12
Views: 2353

Re: Seven Secret Sigils of Summoning

I think they mean from the Unique category like Eagles and Bolt Throwers. A cannon would be nice!

Summon in a couple of cannons and then shoot down all of his monsters/lone characters in one turn :) Or a grudge thrower with an engineer.
by Nithe
Mon Jul 11, 2011 4:26 am
Forum: General fantasy discussions / Tavern of Cothique
Topic: Mages for storm of magic
Replies: 6
Views: 1586

Re: Mages for storm of magic

I have been thinking the same as you. Here are a couple of ideas I have had: 1. Vortex shard is awesome: shutting down a magic phase :) 2. Radiant Gem of Hoeth: Cheap way of adding in another mage that is hard to kill. You can put it on your BSB or add in a prince (more expensive but would be super ...
by Nithe
Mon Jul 11, 2011 2:58 am
Forum: 8th ed - Tactics Forum
Topic: Stom of magic monsters
Replies: 19
Views: 3768

Re: Stom of magic monsters

I think that trolls would be a good unit to guard a Magical Vortex that has my lvl 4 general archmage on it. Good unit to soak up tons of damage, which is what high elves need :) I would just need to keep them within range of my general for leadership test. I would park my Dragon princes next to the...
by Nithe
Sat Jul 09, 2011 8:34 pm
Forum: General fantasy discussions / Tavern of Cothique
Topic: Dragons and "Storm of Magic"
Replies: 13
Views: 2689

Re: Dragons and "Storm of Magic"

Interesting, GW thinks that the HE dragons are more or less priced correctly, maybe even on the cheap side. A Star Dragon with +1T for 20pts more. A Sun Dragon is 5 points less, for a 5+ vs a 3+ save and T6 vs T5. Especially when considering that the Griffon in the SoM is 50 pts cheaper than our gr...
by Nithe
Fri Jul 08, 2011 2:50 am
Forum: General fantasy discussions / Tavern of Cothique
Topic: Dragons and "Storm of Magic"
Replies: 13
Views: 2689

Re: Dragons and "Storm of Magic"

Can you buy a dragon with the monster points you get and then put your Prince on him?
by Nithe
Fri Jul 08, 2011 2:47 am
Forum: 8th ed - Army Lists
Topic: New 1000 Point List, Request Feedback
Replies: 6
Views: 982

Re: New 1000 Point List, Request Feedback

+1 do what dabber said.......definately run an archmage instead.
by Nithe
Wed Jul 06, 2011 7:20 pm
Forum: Rules Questions 8th ed
Topic: Dispelling Magic
Replies: 2
Views: 951

Re: Dispelling Magic

Thanks for your reply dabber!

That is what I had assumed but some of the guys I play with thought you could dispel anything.
by Nithe
Wed Jul 06, 2011 5:27 pm
Forum: Rules Questions 8th ed
Topic: Dispelling Magic
Replies: 2
Views: 951

Dispelling Magic

If I cast a hex/buff spell on a unit and it is not a remains in play spell and lasts till the start of your next magic phase, the enemy cannot dispel it using his powerdice on his magic phase?
by Nithe
Tue Jul 05, 2011 3:49 am
Forum: 8th ed - Army Lists
Topic: New HE Player Army
Replies: 3
Views: 897

Re: New HE Player Army

I would get a battalion box set. Having a chariot is always useful. Here is what I think are the essentials of a high elf army: Core: Spearmen and/or archers: If you take spearmen you want a core of about 25. In a 2500 pt army a very good setup is 25 spearmen with 12 archers. Special: I would go wit...
by Nithe
Fri Jul 01, 2011 12:18 am
Forum: 8th ed - Tactics Forum
Topic: ogres on Ulthuan? Not on my watch!
Replies: 20
Views: 6644

Re: ogres on Ulthuan? Not on my watch!

I have never played Ogres but I would think that you could feed it two eagles over the course of two turns. While he is doing nothing but standing there and killing your eagles you kill everything else on the board and position yourself to get some nice rear or flank charges in.
by Nithe
Fri Jun 24, 2011 5:53 pm
Forum: 8th ed - Army Lists
Topic: Im after 1500 points of filth.
Replies: 12
Views: 1852

Re: Im after 1500 points of filth.

Swordmasters vs White Lions vs Phoenix Guard is more a matter of what you plan on doing with the unit and personal preference. White Lions = more all around unit Swordmasters = need to protect against shooting but if they get into combat unscathed they are insane Phoenix Guard = if you are taking sh...
by Nithe
Tue Jun 21, 2011 3:48 pm
Forum: Rules Questions 8th ed
Topic: Charging and Maximizing Contact
Replies: 9
Views: 1838

Re: Charging and Maximizing Contact

It was the SM's charging the knights. It probably was a flank charge.....I know that rule but for some reason didn't even think that it might be a flank because they were so close. Oh well....I still beat them in combat, didn't run them down but killed his BSB and his general was left with 1 wound :)
by Nithe
Mon Jun 20, 2011 7:53 pm
Forum: Rules Questions 8th ed
Topic: Charging and Maximizing Contact
Replies: 9
Views: 1838

Re: Charging and Maximizing Contact

Thanks for the clarification. We did play it like situation #1 but I wasn't 100% sure if that was right.

Thanks guys!
by Nithe
Mon Jun 20, 2011 6:55 pm
Forum: Rules Questions 8th ed
Topic: Charging and Maximizing Contact
Replies: 9
Views: 1838

Charging and Maximizing Contact

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Which one of the options is correct? Do you move over to maximize the number of attacks? Do I just move straight ahead since I don't have room to perform a wheel and only get some of my attacks?