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by Bolt Thrower
Thu Mar 14, 2024 11:52 pm
Forum: Warhammer: The Old World
Topic: Lores of Magic PDF
Replies: 3
Views: 252

Re: Lores of Magic PDF

Building on the link that the Prince gave—the printable cards are here: https://tow.whfb.app/cards
by Bolt Thrower
Thu Mar 07, 2024 5:05 pm
Forum: Army Lists
Topic: 1500 First-time Player Looking for Feedback
Replies: 9
Views: 180

Re: 1500 First-time Player Looking for Feedback

Hi and welcome to the forum! My two bits would be to take a look at your core and see if maybe some reavers or silver helms can be added. Reavers could be a good option as they can be given scout which would allow an option in deployment to hunt war machines. Taking those out to protect your infantr...
by Bolt Thrower
Tue Mar 05, 2024 3:39 pm
Forum: Warhammer: The Old World
Topic: A Look at High Elf Rules in The Old World
Replies: 621
Views: 36476

Re: A Look at High Elf Rules in The Old World

Ielthan wrote: Tue Mar 05, 2024 3:02 am ...needing to potentially change skirmish rules...
This is not the first time I have seen mention of skirmish issues. Can someone clarify what the issue is with skirmishers? I may have missed the discussion.
by Bolt Thrower
Fri Mar 01, 2024 12:05 am
Forum: Warhammer: The Old World
Topic: Warden of Saphery
Replies: 8
Views: 1307

Re: Warden of Saphery

And don’t forget to submit to the official FAQ.
by Bolt Thrower
Tue Feb 27, 2024 12:18 am
Forum: Army Lists
Topic: 1500 40 sisters.
Replies: 14
Views: 1042

Re: 1500 40 sisters.

Okydoke, if I were to put together a 1500pt list to take on other big monsters and whatnot, i'd probably go for something like this: :) If I were to go to a 1500pts event without looking at any scenarios, I would consider something like this. Hope it's somewhat useful. Nice General there! You got m...
by Bolt Thrower
Fri Feb 23, 2024 9:32 pm
Forum: Warhammer: The Old World
Topic: Characters moving inside units?
Replies: 3
Views: 769

Re: Characters moving inside units?

Page 209 refers you back to page 146 in regards to how they attack, which states that models not in base to base contact can only make one attack. So characters would also only get one attack. Yes, you are likely correct. At first, I thought that it was only referring to proximity--meaning that the...
by Bolt Thrower
Fri Feb 23, 2024 6:36 pm
Forum: Warhammer: The Old World
Topic: Characters moving inside units?
Replies: 3
Views: 769

Re: Characters moving inside units?

Hy all, its been a while. Is there a rule that allows a character to move while inside a unit, except with move through the ranks? Seems like a monster charging a 5+wide unit, with a character on one side of the command that is in the center, can charge so it doesnt get in base contact with a chara...
by Bolt Thrower
Mon Feb 19, 2024 4:08 pm
Forum: Warhammer: The Old World
Topic: All cavalry army ?
Replies: 7
Views: 1266

Re: All cavalry army ?

Welcome to the forum! I have been going down this road of majority cavalry as well. Keeping the majority of the army fast moving--and with marching formation they can potentially be extremely fast moving--I think can keep the opponent from setting up the matches they want. I opted for the griffon mo...
by Bolt Thrower
Fri Feb 16, 2024 9:26 pm
Forum: Warhammer: The Old World
Topic: A Look at High Elf Rules in The Old World
Replies: 621
Views: 36476

Re: A Look at High Elf Rules in The Old World

I see now there is more nuance thought to giving ground and falling back in good order. If you pursue when an enemy falls back (not giving ground) do you count as charging? The layout of the rulebook is making it quite difficult to pick up all the details. When an enemy falls back in good order and...
by Bolt Thrower
Thu Feb 15, 2024 6:58 pm
Forum: Army Lists
Topic: Bolt Thrower's High Elves
Replies: 15
Views: 1730

Re: Bolt Thrower's High Elves

Nice list. Just in case you want to try: 12 SM with Bladelord, Musician and Drilled are exactly 192pts, so you could swap one of the DPs, deploy them 3x4 and shoot them up the board T1. This is good! I could try the DP's on one flank and SM's on the other and see which one does best. BT, Can’t argu...
by Bolt Thrower
Wed Feb 14, 2024 8:55 pm
Forum: Army Lists
Topic: Bolt Thrower's High Elves
Replies: 15
Views: 1730

Re: Bolt Thrower's High Elves

Thanks for the replay, Seredain. My biggest fear with the first list was not participating in the shooting phase much at all. I worry about softening up larger targets a bit before engaging and am hopeful the bolt throwers and sisters can help with that. I am sad about dropping the swordmasters in t...
by Bolt Thrower
Tue Feb 13, 2024 5:08 pm
Forum: Army Lists
Topic: 1999 pts Dodo's list - please critique
Replies: 5
Views: 592

Re: 1999 pts Dodo's list - please critique

My question is what do you want from the sisters unit? It’s the largest block which indicates you will want it in combat at some point. If that is the case I can understand the razor standard as it will give a little extra bite to them in combat as well. That said the unit being the largest and hous...
by Bolt Thrower
Mon Feb 12, 2024 12:34 am
Forum: Warhammer: The Old World
Topic: Speculating/Wish listing on the High Elf Arcane Journal
Replies: 28
Views: 1913

Re: Speculating/Wish listing on the High Elf Arcane Journal

I would like to see the seafarer bow. I think some kind of combo with reaver and a seafarer along with sisters could be fun. And yes ring of fury, too.
by Bolt Thrower
Sun Feb 11, 2024 7:27 pm
Forum: Army Lists
Topic: Two List Ideas - Advice Desired
Replies: 2
Views: 547

Re: Two List Ideas - Advice Desired

For Army 2, I do wonder how it will go when facing a big monster on the other side. From what I have seen/read (no actual game experience yet) it is hard for infantry to peel off enough wounds to be effective. I wonder if you can reduce some of the core to squeeze in a phoenix? Maintains the “no dra...
by Bolt Thrower
Sun Feb 11, 2024 7:03 pm
Forum: Army Lists
Topic: Bolt Thrower's High Elves
Replies: 15
Views: 1730

Re: Bolt Thrower's High Elves

So I have adjusted a bit considering some of this advice. I am really intrigued by this idea of moving very fast in hopes to create confusion and catch the enemy on the back foot. I’ve dropped the spear block for 2x scouting skirmishing reavers. These guys can harass war machines or screen and act a...
by Bolt Thrower
Sat Feb 10, 2024 3:02 am
Forum: Warhammer: The Old World
Topic: A Look at High Elf Rules in The Old World
Replies: 621
Views: 36476

Re: A Look at High Elf Rules in The Old World

I hope folks are sending these questions in to oldworldFAQ@gwplc.com en masse so they're answered in their next FAQ/errata. I have sent it in. I am fairly certain the intention is that the Ithilmar Armour special rule is meant to allow it, but I can track both sides of the debate. I’m just not sure...
by Bolt Thrower
Thu Feb 08, 2024 3:49 am
Forum: Warhammer: The Old World
Topic: Bolt Thrower Rules Question
Replies: 3
Views: 553

Re: Bolt Thrower Rules Question

Single shot is definitely better while multi-shot effectiveness was reduced. For me it is going to be a change in how I use the bolt thrower. In ToW it will more specifically look for larger monster or cavalry type targets as opposed to multi-shot infantry reduction.
by Bolt Thrower
Wed Feb 07, 2024 2:16 pm
Forum: Warhammer: The Old World
Topic: A Look at High Elf Rules in The Old World
Replies: 621
Views: 36476

Re: A Look at High Elf Rules in The Old World

Maybe it could be 0-1 Lord level Character or Caster L3+ per 1,5k or 1,25k, so Prince and Archmage only at 3000 (or 2500) pts. Factions with Sorcerer Lord are reduced to L2. or Sorcerer Lord L4 only at 3000 (2500 pts) You can still bring 1000 pts worth of characters if you want in a 2k list. But ar...
by Bolt Thrower
Tue Feb 06, 2024 2:38 pm
Forum: Warhammer: The Old World
Topic: Spell Generation
Replies: 23
Views: 1115

Re: Spell Generation

I have been finding this page (linked below) extremely helpful as a supplement to my searches through the BBB. It’s fast and the search function works well.

https://tow.whfb.app/

Definitely will be useful during a game when looking up things in the BBB could be time consuming.
by Bolt Thrower
Tue Feb 06, 2024 3:59 am
Forum: Army Lists
Topic: 2k Combined arms list
Replies: 20
Views: 1180

Re: 2k Combined arms list

I didn't realize this was in question, the ilithmar armor rule states clearly "In addition, a wizard with this special rules may wear armor without penalty". I'm curious, what exactly is the argument against it? It has been discussed here: https://ulthuan.net/forum/viewtopic.php?p=954737#...
by Bolt Thrower
Sun Feb 04, 2024 2:07 am
Forum: Army Lists
Topic: 2k TOW Competitive List
Replies: 9
Views: 751

Re: 2k TOW Competitive List

I like it. Those reavers hopefully can make quick work of the dwarven war machines.

On the Prince, would it be helpful to try and figure out a way to get him a magic weapon? Could be useful to have the magical attacks as opposed to the lance only on the charge.
by Bolt Thrower
Sat Feb 03, 2024 9:48 pm
Forum: Warhammer: The Old World
Topic: A Look at High Elf Rules in The Old World
Replies: 621
Views: 36476

Re: A Look at High Elf Rules in The Old World

If the character does not fit the unit base size, they have to be placed "next to" the unit. So no help on Rank Bonus I think and likely also no Look Out Sir. But A prince and BSB on Tiranoc Chariots in a unit of Tiranoc Chariots could be quite lethal though quite unwieldy. 6x 50mm ouch. ...
by Bolt Thrower
Fri Feb 02, 2024 10:35 pm
Forum: Army Lists
Topic: 1500 points first ToW High Elf army
Replies: 8
Views: 851

Re: 1500 points first ToW High Elf army

I like the list. 1500 pts is always a bit an interesting points range. I would let my opponent know I was bringing a noble on monster at this points level, since dealing with a 2+, 5++ monster noble will be a challenge unless you know it's coming. As for Drain Magic, don't bother. It's a terrible s...
by Bolt Thrower
Fri Feb 02, 2024 8:55 pm
Forum: Army Lists
Topic: 1500 points first ToW High Elf army
Replies: 8
Views: 851

Re: 1500 points first ToW High Elf army

I like it! In regards to the BSB setup I will be curious to hear thoughts on if the 2+ is worth dropping to 3+ in favor of a great weapon. I can see pros/cons both ways. It all depends on the kinds of combats he finds himself in--could be something to play with from game to game. I am slowly coming ...
by Bolt Thrower
Fri Feb 02, 2024 7:53 pm
Forum: Warhammer: The Old World
Topic: A Look at High Elf Rules in The Old World
Replies: 621
Views: 36476

Re: A Look at High Elf Rules in The Old World

On the magic armour on wizard, rule wise: 1)A wizard with armour cannot cast, unless with special rule 2)he cannot buy magic armour unless equip, or may equip, armour, shield or barding (enphasis mine) On 1, ithilmar armor rules solve this. On 2, RAW, an archmage/ mage may buy barding, with the opt...
by Bolt Thrower
Wed Jan 31, 2024 5:31 pm
Forum: Army Lists
Topic: Bolt Thrower's High Elves
Replies: 15
Views: 1730

Re: Bolt Thrower's High Elves

I like it, but you are all combat all the time. I might suggest Reavers with Scouts instead of Spearmen, maybe two units. You’re going to want to block off, screen, and harass the enemy to get the combats you want. Why Battle Magic here? Seems like High Magic would be the obvious choice. Kind regar...
by Bolt Thrower
Wed Jan 31, 2024 3:29 pm
Forum: Warhammer: The Old World
Topic: A Look at High Elf Rules in The Old World
Replies: 621
Views: 36476

Re: A Look at High Elf Rules in The Old World

Oh really? I thought it was the same as before you allocate attacks as you wish? It's a good point to check though. Not positive, just trying to remember a diagram in the BBB regarding multiple charges against a single unit. Will have to check after work—dang books are just too cumbersome to bring ...
by Bolt Thrower
Wed Jan 31, 2024 3:05 pm
Forum: Warhammer: The Old World
Topic: A Look at High Elf Rules in The Old World
Replies: 621
Views: 36476

Re: A Look at High Elf Rules in The Old World

I don’t have my BBB with me at the moment, so forgive me if this is incorrect. But couldn’t you just charge with two units on one side? For example, on the far side I charge the line with my hammer and then right next to it (but towards the middle of the table) I charge with a chaff or redirector un...
by Bolt Thrower
Wed Jan 31, 2024 3:42 am
Forum: Army Lists
Topic: Bolt Thrower's High Elves
Replies: 15
Views: 1730

Bolt Thrower's High Elves

Here is one list out of the 1,000 I have made. I am enamored with moving as fast as possible and be aggressive getting into combat. To that end we have a Prince on Griffon, mounted BSB with his contingent of silver helms, 2 small units of dragon princes, and an archmage on a lion chariot (because wh...
by Bolt Thrower
Wed Jan 31, 2024 2:46 am
Forum: Warhammer: The Old World
Topic: Thoughts on BSB
Replies: 19
Views: 1068

Re: Thoughts on BSB

Noble [273 pts] - Hand weapon - Full Plate Armor - Shield - Battle Standard Bearer - Griffon - Dragon Helm - Giant Blade - Pure of Heart This is probably going to be a BSB build I'll go with a lot. Pretty killy, T5, W5, 2+ armor save. Not top of the line in terms of murdering or surviving, but pret...