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by dabber
Wed Jun 05, 2013 4:25 pm
Forum: Rules Questions 8th ed
Topic: Can HE mages now buy magical armour?
Replies: 7
Views: 2345

Re: Can HE mages now buy magical armour?

No.
See the main rulebook section on magic armour. If you don't have an option for mundane armour, you cannot take magical armour.
by dabber
Wed May 22, 2013 10:24 pm
Forum: Rules Questions 8th ed
Topic: Redirecting and fleeing
Replies: 12
Views: 2034

Re: Redirecting and fleeing

Option 2. Nothing to discuss; it's clear in the rules.
by dabber
Sun May 19, 2013 3:42 am
Forum: General fantasy discussions / Tavern of Cothique
Topic: High Magic
Replies: 229
Views: 55741

Re: High Magic

The high magic helps you against chaff, helps your movement phase and it is good against hordes and other units that don't have high armour. You need help against those? Those things I can handle pretty well with various troops. I cannot handle nasty monsters, 1+ saves, and unit destroying combat c...
by dabber
Sat May 18, 2013 11:39 pm
Forum: 8th ed - Army Lists
Topic: 2500 list needed advices
Replies: 2
Views: 905

Re: 2500 list needed advices

I think two big Helm units is a big mistake. Make one bigger unit with both nobles and with the saved points add unit unit of Reavers (or two) to help with board control. Better yet, replace one of the nobles with a Prince for more hitting power.
I'd probably send the BSB with the Helms too.
by dabber
Fri May 17, 2013 3:10 pm
Forum: 8th ed - Army Lists
Topic: 2500 tourny list
Replies: 4
Views: 1596

Re: 2500 tourny list

With the amount of regen monsters out there, replacing one bolt thrower with 5 Sisters makes sense. Better yet - replace the Shadow warriors with some Sisters. Currently the Annointed does not seem worthwhile to me. More White Lions and an Archmage ward save is cheaper and better than his contributi...
by dabber
Fri May 17, 2013 1:00 pm
Forum: 8th ed - Army Lists
Topic: 1000pt High Elves
Replies: 10
Views: 2079

Re: 1000pt High Elves

Even if the champs were legal, the whole thing is too many upgrades and not enough guys. I would drop most of the magic items and some of the command upgrades in favor of larger numbers. I really don't think Reaver Bow is ever worth putting on a Mage. You'll never hit on better than 4s and usually b...
by dabber
Fri May 17, 2013 12:24 pm
Forum: 8th ed - Army Lists
Topic: 3000p first try with the new book!
Replies: 1
Views: 726

Re: 3000p first try with the new book!

-Archmage lvl 4 w Book and ToP -Loremaster w 4++ armour, dispelscroll and Ring of Fury All reports posted so far indicate this is a poor idea, because there aren't nearly enough dice to make both worthwhile. -BsB w HA, Lion Cloak, sword of might, shield of the merwyrm Lion Cloak seems useless since...
by dabber
Thu May 16, 2013 1:02 pm
Forum: 8th ed - Tactics Forum
Topic: Razor Standard in Helmbus
Replies: 4
Views: 1666

Re: Razor Standard in Helmbus

The job of the Helms in the bus is mainly to provide hitpoints for the characters. Hitting power comes from the characters. Taking a banner to improve the hitting power of the troops is not improving their contribution.
by dabber
Wed May 15, 2013 9:42 pm
Forum: Army Blogs / Battle reports
Topic: 001. New book, Grudge match against Skaven
Replies: 7
Views: 3408

Re: 001. New book, Grudge match against Skaven

abom's follows the rules for monster when it comes to line of sight. He has to have his enemy in his front arc to charge him. Only lone characters and skirmishers can charge in any direction they want. Both things are incorrect there. The Abomination has random movement, so it does not charge. It c...
by dabber
Wed May 15, 2013 9:04 pm
Forum: 8th ed - Army Lists
Topic: 2500 points - First timer versus Dwarfs
Replies: 9
Views: 1612

Re: 2500 points - First timer versus Dwarfs

I meant the same thing you did, that any attempt to cast would just get dispelled and with a solitary mage, that first dispel is all it takes. That's what I thought you meant, and it is incorrect. Having a spell dispelled does not break concentration. Failing to meet the minimum casting value break...
by dabber
Wed May 15, 2013 5:09 pm
Forum: 8th ed - Army Lists
Topic: 2500 first game with new book
Replies: 2
Views: 1018

Re: 2500 first game with new book

It was tight, but I won the first game against an O&G gunline type army. He sat back to let his artillery and Foot of Gork kill me. Two Stone Throwers, two Doom divers, and 4 spear chukkas do hurt. But I was able to whittle down the artillery with Reavers and shooting, and he go no contribution ...
by dabber
Wed May 15, 2013 3:23 pm
Forum: Rules Questions 8th ed
Topic: Reckless
Replies: 18
Views: 4698

Re: Reckless

You guys keep mentioning the improved armour save on the dragon, but the dragon's Toughness went DOWN too. The breath weapon is certainly better, but overall the dragon itself does not seem better to me.
by dabber
Wed May 15, 2013 2:20 pm
Forum: 8th ed - Army Lists
Topic: 2500 points - First timer versus Dwarfs
Replies: 9
Views: 1612

Re: 2500 points - First timer versus Dwarfs

Could a loremaster or archmage really get much done against dwarfs, particularly alone where one dispel ends the magic phase? What do you mean by "one dispel ends the magic phase"? With this new book, probably we could not get any magic through against Dwarfs, baring IF. A combat lord on ...
by dabber
Tue May 14, 2013 5:43 pm
Forum: 8th ed - Army Lists
Topic: Beginners 2,000pts - Lothern Themed
Replies: 10
Views: 2139

Re: Beginners 2,000pts - Lothern Themed

They fit the theme, but it is hard to justify including one Sea Helm, much less two. There should be no problem having a generic Noble from Lothern. Admittedly the Sea Helms aren't that much worse than a basic noble, but your list gains almost nothing from Naval Discipline either. If you want Sea Gu...
by dabber
Tue May 14, 2013 2:34 pm
Forum: 8th ed - Tactics Forum
Topic: Massed Maiden Guard
Replies: 27
Views: 5048

Re: Massed Maiden Guard

greysplinter wrote:I think HE still have the ability to take double normal restrictions, so 6 Special and 4 Rare.
Other than wishful thinking, where would you get that idea? You are incorrect.
by dabber
Tue May 14, 2013 2:31 pm
Forum: 8th ed - Army Lists
Topic: 2500 first game with new book
Replies: 2
Views: 1018

2500 first game with new book

Two things first: 1) I don't think Lore of Metal is worthwhile generally, but I'm taking it anyway. I don't believe anything in our book outside magic can handle WoC, Empire, 1+ saves and Monsterous Cavalry, and I think Metal provides more help there than other lores. The army will have to find a wa...
by dabber
Tue May 14, 2013 1:34 pm
Forum: Rules Questions 8th ed
Topic: Drain Magic how long does it keep working?
Replies: 4
Views: 1588

Re: Drain Magic how long does it keep working?

Mrfantastical wrote:Since its an augment it is going to stay on that same unit until my next magic phase, from my understanding.
Incorrect. Where did you get that idea?
by dabber
Tue May 14, 2013 1:31 pm
Forum: Army Blogs / Battle reports
Topic: Starting over again: Serious No-Magic list. Please critique!
Replies: 72
Views: 12456

Re: Starting over again: The new HEs-vs Brets 2500

Once it dies it can create a no go area, that's pretty cool. I don't think the damage is enough to justify that conclusion and I don't think the area covered is big enough to be highly significant. A big infantry block won't be willing to center itself on the marker, but they won't have any qualms ...
by dabber
Tue May 14, 2013 1:19 pm
Forum: 8th ed - Army Lists
Topic: Figuring out the new book, 1500pts
Replies: 4
Views: 1136

Re: Figuring out the new book, 1500pts

6 Silver helms w/mus - 148 5 Ellyrian reavers - 85 I think the musician would be more useful on the Reavers than on the Helms, but I'd probably leave it off both and buy another archer instead (5x3 archers). 5 Dragon princes w/mus - 155 As above, why have a musician on such a small unit? I'd rather...
by dabber
Tue May 14, 2013 1:12 pm
Forum: Army Blogs / Battle reports
Topic: Starting over again: Serious No-Magic list. Please critique!
Replies: 72
Views: 12456

Re: Starting over again: The new HEs-vs Brets 2500

I think more games are needed to really come to this conclusion. D6 S4 + Another D3 per rank means that this guy obliterates lightly armored blocks by simply flying over it. Not really. 40 Skaven slaves, 5x8. d6+7d3 hits is about 17 hits, which kills about 12. 24 archers (similar points) at long ra...
by dabber
Tue May 14, 2013 1:05 pm
Forum: Rules Questions 8th ed
Topic: Reckless
Replies: 18
Views: 4698

Re: Reckless

You're complaining that a level 2 fire wizard gets +4 to cast instead of +2 to cast/dispel? Unless you'd ONLY run a Dragon Mage I personally think that's an awesome rule as it makes his casting a lot more potent. Since he used to get an extra dice per cast, which is equivalent to +3.5 to cast, AND ...
by dabber
Tue May 14, 2013 1:04 pm
Forum: Rules Questions 8th ed
Topic: True Line of Sight???
Replies: 11
Views: 4049

Re: True Line of Sight???

could maybe point me to some pages in the rule book or FAQs? No. True Line of Sight is the absence of rules. It is GW being lazy. The only statement in the rules is effectively "whatever the model could really see". In practice, it is extremely difficult and rare for a unit to block LOS, ...
by dabber
Mon May 13, 2013 10:01 pm
Forum: 8th ed - Army Lists
Topic: Riders of Ellyrion
Replies: 7
Views: 1958

Re: Riders of Ellyrion

The Sea Guard look horribly out of place. I don't see what they can really contribute, at least without taking a LOT more of them. Maybe one unit of 40 would help, what does 2x20 do that more cavalry wouldn't do better?
by dabber
Mon May 13, 2013 9:29 pm
Forum: 8th ed - Army Lists
Topic: My 2nd attempt 2400pts Tournement List
Replies: 5
Views: 1469

Re: My 2nd attempt 2400pts Tournement List

Planning to put those two characters in the Swordmasters makes no sense to me. The Swordmasters have no defense to help protect the characters. The characters reduce your hitting power more in Swordmasters than anywhere else. With no defenses, the characters must avoid combat, but a Swordmaster unit...
by dabber
Mon May 13, 2013 9:26 pm
Forum: General fantasy discussions / Tavern of Cothique
Topic: Top and Bottom 3 new Book Entries!
Replies: 41
Views: 7478

Re: Top and Bottom 3 new Book Entries!

Tethlis, there is little hate for Sisters of Averlorn here, which is what you are talking about. There is plenty of hate for the Handmaiden, which I think is easily justified. Instead of giving Quick-to-Fire to the unit, buying more Sisters with the points that could be spent on the Handmaiden is wa...
by dabber
Mon May 13, 2013 9:15 pm
Forum: 8th ed - Army Lists
Topic: 2k Shock list in need of experienced oversight
Replies: 9
Views: 2648

Re: 2k Shock list in need of experienced oversight

I think the big LSG unit is a bad idea, and the lack of light units is a weakness, but the biggest thing that absolutely makes no sense to me is the PG unit. How is that unit worth much, and how is putting the Prince there anything but inviting his death? With no static CR, no resistance to breaking...
by dabber
Sun May 12, 2013 1:22 pm
Forum: Rules Questions 8th ed
Topic: BOTWD Quick question
Replies: 4
Views: 1369

Re: BOTWD Quick question

It is not magic resistance. It protects against all damage that has the property of being a magical hit (ex. can hurt ethereals). Miscast damage is magical hits.
by dabber
Sat May 11, 2013 2:45 pm
Forum: 8th ed - Army Lists
Topic: 2400 HE list help (new player)
Replies: 11
Views: 2271

Re: 2400 HE list help (new player)

I suggesting you play some games with what you have before investing chunks of money in alternatives. You've got LSG, so keep the LSG. Neither spears nor archers nor LSG will be very impressive, so there is no reason to spend money/effort swapping out LSG for another. If you aren't happy with LSG af...
by dabber
Sat May 11, 2013 2:31 pm
Forum: 8th ed - Army Lists
Topic: 2500 New Book
Replies: 3
Views: 850

Re: 2500 New Book

Why Ruby Ring? With no other direct damage, doing a flaming wound in the magic phase is not worth much. Ring of Fury should be strictly better.
Where you need flaming damage is the shooting phase, so I suggest dropping a bolt thrower for some Sisters.
by dabber
Sat May 11, 2013 11:30 am
Forum: 8th ed - Army Lists
Topic: 2500 New High Elves
Replies: 5
Views: 1226

Re: 2500 New High Elves

Since we no longer have any way to boost the magic phase, I don't think two lord-level casters can be worthwhile. And that is the conclusion from the few battle reports I've read where it was tried.