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Post by jonnyboy on Jul 26, 2017 14:14:29 GMT
Hey trollbloods, been thinking about getting a small force going. I've heard doomy , 2 maulers, and a krielstone unit is a good place.
I like variety and I was wondering if there is a size difference between the recent dire troll mauler kit and the classic dire troll?
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Post by mattmcd on Jul 26, 2017 14:34:52 GMT
I have a few of each. I like the variety between them as well. I'm planning to snag an extreme Mauler soon as well. The other two are similar in size, but the extreme is somewhat significantly larger.
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Post by jonnyboy on Jul 26, 2017 14:42:37 GMT
I have a few of each. I like the variety between them as well. I'm planning to snag an extreme Mauler soon as well. The other two are similar in size, but the extreme is somewhat significantly larger. Thanks for the info! Would it be possible to post a picture? |
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Post by mattmcd on Jul 26, 2017 16:09:07 GMT
I can do that when I get home. I personally prefer the classic dire troll model over the dire troll kit pose. For whatever reason I think the kit makes a better looking bomber.
That extreme Mauler is a great pose though! (It's just terrible in the bag, lol)
If someone has pics of all three side by side it would be a better comparison than my two.
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Post by Ajax on Jul 26, 2017 16:15:28 GMT
If I'm being honest here, you really shouldn't start with 2 maulers. Go for list variety, and make that mauler a bomber. You'll see the bomber played as often the mauler. Perhaps even an earthborn.
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Post by mattmcd on Jul 26, 2017 17:01:27 GMT
I'd agree, but with a slight variation. I think I would start with a classic Mauler and then a magnetized classic dire kit. That would give you options between Mauler and Bomber (and technically a blitzer but I personally almost never run it... like once this year literally).
Axer is the next beast purchase after that for sure. Runebearer pretty soon also. :-)
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Post by jonnyboy on Jul 26, 2017 18:00:16 GMT
I've added a third mauler kit to my buy list! 19 points just seems very steep for a ranged attack. I guess i need to do some reading on troll strategy. I've also added whelps to my list (one of the biggest thematic pulls for me)
Is the starter box worth picking up? I heard mentioned that it wasn't all that hot. I can see some good benefits from the axer, rush mostly. Does that come into play when using doomy 2? His feat seems a bit better.
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Post by Sarcastastic on Jul 26, 2017 18:23:43 GMT
Most people don't expect a troll heavy to get 5 extra inches, so yes it does come into play with him.
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Post by mattmcd on Jul 26, 2017 18:43:58 GMT
Answering the question, "what is your max threat with your Mauler?" Is really really ridiculously fun with Doomy2 and an axer.
"Well let's see, base speed 5 + 3" charge + 1" reach + 2" rush + 3" feat for a total of 14" threat with a potential of 7 attacks with 1" overtakes."
Makes me want to add hunter's mark from Lynessa. :-D
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Post by Sarcastastic on Jul 26, 2017 21:16:27 GMT
Also, the Bomber is a LOT more than a ranged attack. It's a snipe animus for your caster, it's TWO boostable pow 16's with AOE 4, and it has decent melee capabilities as a backup in case you need it, especially with rage. Pow 18 melee ain't nothing to sneeze at, on top of two open fists.
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Post by jonnyboy on Jul 26, 2017 23:32:37 GMT
I can see the advantages of the bomber, didn't realize the warlock could cast the animi on himself! Would anyone mind giving me some tips, im trying to build a small 35 pt list just to get me started.
War Room Army
Trollblood - New Army
Theme: The Power of Dhunia
1 / 1 Free Cards 33 / 35 Army
Hoarluk Doomshaper, Rage of Dhunia - WB: +27
- Trollkin Runebearer - PC: 4
- Dire Troll Mauler - PC: 15 (Battlegroup Points Used: 15)
- Dire Troll Bomber - PC: 19 (Battlegroup Points Used: 12)
- Troll Axer - PC: 10
Troll Whelps - 5 Whelps: 0
Krielstone Bearer & Stone Scribes - Leader & 5 Grunts: 9
- Stone Scribe Elder - PC: 3
THEME: The Power of Dhunia
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GENERATED : 07/26/2017 19:30:59
BUILD ID : 2045.17-07-09
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Post by mattmcd on Jul 27, 2017 16:22:28 GMT
 Bombers is from the dire troll kit, Mauler is classic (and is missing his teeth). |
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Post by douglas on Aug 1, 2017 8:16:50 GMT
I went with the Blitzer and afterwards I read everyone uses the Bomber. I got the Mauler and the EBDT as well. I also want to say I like the Axer too, I got 2 of those fellas.
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Post by gobber on Aug 2, 2017 3:41:36 GMT
Theme: The Power of Dhunia 1 / 1 Free Cards 33 / 35 Army Hoarluk Doomshaper, Rage of Dhunia - WB: +27 - Trollkin Runebearer - PC: 4 - Dire Troll Mauler - PC: 15 (Battlegroup Points Used: 15) - Dire Troll Bomber - PC: 19 (Battlegroup Points Used: 12) - Troll Axer - PC: 10 Troll Whelps - 5 Whelps: 0 Krielstone Bearer & Stone Scribes - Leader & 5 Grunts: 9 - Stone Scribe Elder - PC: 3 Suggestions: 1st: Taking minimum stone unit+the elder is more common than the maximum stone (the main benefit of the max unit is the +2" aura). Doomy2 appreciates the max stone in a 75pt list, but with only 3 beasts that need to be close to buff each other min stone is fine. 2nd: Don't pay for the runebearer. With the 3 points you save on the stone, 4 from the runebearer, and 2 extra, you have 9 points to spend on a light beast. You're at 44 points of beasts; spending just 6 more will let you take the runebearer free. I'd suggest a bouncer; Doomy is squishy and it's tanky enough to usually trade well (Storm troll is another option; there will be a plethora of choices once the CID rules drop). |
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