Topic: 5000-points photo battle report

[rufus sparkfire]

Thanks for all the comments!

Also, do you actually have a model on a carpet wearing a panda cloak rufus?

Sadly, no.

My army list for this battle

What a lot of characters you had! I had no idea.

Must go now and get back to growing my beard.

Also, you should post your report on your game!

[Uryens de Crux]

What a lot of characters you had! I had no idea.

Its understandable, like honest mercenary captains they spent most of the time running off the board...

[rufus sparkfire]

You know, I think we got the rules for those two gold spells wrong. They were supposed to last one turn, not remain in play.

[Uryens de Crux]

Yeah, I was thinking about that on the way home actually, and forgot to check it out, I'll claim the victory by default then 

I think a 5k battle for our first in 8th ed might have been hoping for a lot 

[rufus sparkfire]

Sorry about that. In my defence, those were FR1DAY's spells!

[Skyros]

Nice report. Like the pictures!

I also like your squid banner a lot. For some reason, reminds me of the greyjoys in GRRM's books.

[FR1DAY]

I check the BRB this morning and they do only last one turn. Sorry about that.

Good report Rufus, like the photos and have forgiven you for the generals pikes running.

I also think 5k was hopeful for a first game but it did through up a lot of situations it might have taken three or four games to come up.

I looking forward to playing again.

[rufus sparkfire]

I also like your squid banner a lot. For some reason, reminds me of the greyjoys in GRRM's books.

I don't know what they are, but thanks!

and have forgiven you for the generals pikes running.

Oh, good!

I also think 5k was hopeful for a first game but it did through up a lot of situations it might have taken three or four games to come up.

Things moved along reasonably quickly for the size of the game too. And also, it was fun.



Incidentally I'm playing Finlay tomorrow, so expect another photo report soon. My list is pretty similar to this one, but with the halfling death-chicken rider added in.

[Uryens de Crux]

I think we missed out on a couple of things, like the dwarven pikes testing for terror when they got charged by the innefectial giant chicken griffon so its a learning curve all round.

I am hoping to get in another big scrap with Padre soon, this time, the power of the beard will be unleashed as I take my dwarves to see how awesome they are in 8th.

[Gneisenau]

Great report!

Always good to see the armies of people who have good taste in models.

[Padre]

I am hoping to get in another big scrap with Padre soon ...

Oh yeah. My Mercenary Army is mustering its companies, and they're starting to look good. In the real world, I am re-basing and repairing old figures so that they go together a little better. Here is my ridiculous 49 (7 by 7) pike regiment:



I can't wait to field this army. For Myrmidia and the state of 'x'.

[Uryens de Crux]

Why not go 10x5 for 5 ranks of attacks 

anyway, I have a lovely mortar bomb just for them

[Fandir Nightshade]

I also like your squid banner a lot. For some reason, reminds me of the greyjoys in GRRM's books.

I don't know what they are, but thanks!

and have forgiven you for the generals pikes running.

Oh, good!

I also think 5k was hopeful for a first game but it did through up a lot of situations it might have taken three or four games to come up.

Start reading "Song of ice and fire"!!! (see I used three exclamation marks I am in serious business).

Things moved along reasonably quickly for the size of the game too. And also, it was fun.



Incidentally I'm playing Finlay tomorrow, so expect another photo report soon. My list is pretty similar to this one, but with the halfling death-chicken rider added in.

[Padre]

Why not go 10x5 for 5 ranks of attacks 

Ah, I am not greedy. I get 5 ranks now, though I would get 6(surely) in a horde formation*!!!! But I have a chance of maintaining steadfast against many units, like expensive dwarfs.

* Fight in two ranks (like everyone), plus the three extra ranks pikes get = 5 ranks. With horde = 6 ranks. Yes? No? I am now not sure.

Oh, and my mortars will shoot back so there!

[Uryens de Crux]

Good point, no point going 5x10 then...best get another 13 pikemen! 6x10 hahahaha brilliant. all your mortars will self destruct

[Gneisenau]

That is one fantastic unit, Padre!

[john]

Great looking armies ( all those pikes  )

Love to see big games like this ( shame half of my figures are still in boxes and none painted !  )

Just to ask - were did you get the various flags from ? they look great !

[Il Condottiero]

Now THAT'S a Phalanx!!

Awesome report, ladz. Geez, I really must convince someone down here to let me use the list! That Carrocio and the Baggage Train looked great on the table!

[David22]

This is one confusing battle repport ! 

But thankyou anyway as there is very few of those out there.

Have one on me
 

[rufus sparkfire]

I think we missed out on a couple of things, like the dwarven pikes testing for terror when they got charged by the innefectial giant chicken griffon so its a learning curve all round.

The dwarfs still caused fear when they were charged. Therefore, no terror test.

That Carrocio and the Baggage Train looked great on the table!

Thanks! Even though there was no baggage in the wagons...

Just to ask - were did you get the various flags from ? they look great !

Uh, which ones?

This is one confusing battle repport !

I was confused by it, and I was playing.

[Uryens de Crux]

The dwarfs still caused fear when they were charged. Therefore, no terror test.

I thought I had dispelled that by then? And they still suffer terror, just not the later fear effects dont they? Ah I cant remember now, too many rules editions stuffed into my poor brain.

[BAWTRM]

Assuming you're the one taking the pictures here

I'm saddened that you don't remember what I look like.

Of course I still remember! It's not like that new fangled Eurobash-thingamajabby was the first time you went around shirtless in a setting with other WHFB players! 

I only entertained the probability that you, as poster of this report, had intentionally left out all pictures of yourself, perhaps because they were not squid-like enough!

[rufus sparkfire]

I thought I had dispelled that by then? And they still suffer terror, just not the later fear effects dont they? Ah I cant remember now, too many rules editions stuffed into my poor brain.

All terror does now is cause a panic test when the terror-causer charges. And you dispelled the fear spell in the magic phase, after charging. I still had a fear test, of course, but that was easy enough on Ld 9 anyway.

It's not like that new fangled Eurobash-thingamajabby was the first time you went around shirtless in a setting with other WHFB players!

Good point! You wouldn't easily forget something that traumatic.

I kept my shirt on this time, to the great relief of all. I wanted to take it off though! I do my best warhammering while shirtless.

I only entertained the probability that you, as poster of this report, had intentionally left out all pictures of yourself, perhaps because they were not squid-like enough!

I just wasn't in any of the pictures.