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Post by Tom_Bombadil_ on Feb 7, 2018 1:22:03 GMT
So here is another quick question. Do the river raiders actually see much use? I have been desperately looking for a reason to get them on the table yet so far I have yet to find a good purpose for them outside of Helga who I currently don't run. Thoughts?
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Post by Gaston on Feb 7, 2018 1:43:16 GMT
Helga!!!
Or for eBarney feat fodder.
Or for a generic Hordes list where you hope to hit something with Rat 5, scoot to the back arc, then Mat 7 in order to apply Weaken for the next turn. Maelok maybe, in conjunction with his feat?
What is most important is that they are for sale on MiniatureMarket for $8 and I just bought 2 units because I have literally no impulse control.
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Post by Lahn on Feb 7, 2018 1:46:51 GMT
Trying them as a hamfisted attempt to get feat models in a WWfF Jaga list. Haven't loathed them, only a few games in though so further testing required.
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Post by Azahul on Feb 7, 2018 1:54:49 GMT
Helga!!! Or for eBarney feat fodder. Or for a generic Hordes list where you hope to hit something with Rat 5, scoot to the back arc, then Mat 7 in order to apply Weaken for the next turn. Maelok maybe, in conjunction with his feat? What is most important is that they are for sale on MiniatureMarket for $8 and I just bought 2 units because I have literally no impulse control. He learns! They're basically the most fun you can possibly imagine with Helga and pretty useless the rest of the time. Did we ever get a ruling on whether you get 1 or 3 when taking them as free solos?
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Post by Gaston on Feb 7, 2018 2:05:47 GMT
Did we ever get a ruling on whether you get 1 or 3 when taking them as free solos? After searching the main boards and CID rules....no one knows.
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Post by Azahul on Feb 7, 2018 2:50:11 GMT
Ah well. I'm not super worried. I always end up paying for them with points in Helga lists thanks to the likes of the Totem Hunter and the newly released Soul Slave.
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Post by Tom_Bombadil_ on Feb 7, 2018 3:08:22 GMT
What is most important is that they are for sale on MiniatureMarket for $8 and I just bought 2 units because I have literally no impulse control. Same.. I am sitting here wondering if I have a use for them and if I should just go ahead and buy them anyway..
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Post by Gaston on Feb 7, 2018 3:16:33 GMT
$16 for 2 units? I mean....even if you use them for a single 2 hr game that is still cheaper than movie tickets.
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Post by Gaston on Feb 7, 2018 3:21:38 GMT
Ah well. I'm not super worried. I always end up paying for them with points in Helga lists thanks to the likes of the Totem Hunter and the newly released Soul Slave. I hate you, I was being so good. The Soul Slave seems to be a ridiculously intriguing piece with Hegla, granting a free upkeep (Def Ward), but also a free boosted Distraction or Muzzle adds a lot of new dimension to her game plan. I also see Eilish with her to balance out some of those iffy die rolls. Then roll out beast heavy in WWFF and see what sweet gang buffing you can do. Also Dash on Husks. Like...she gained a lot of small things that could add up to a big thing.
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Post by Azahul on Feb 7, 2018 3:23:00 GMT
$16 for 2 units? I mean....even if you use them for a single 2 hr game that is still cheaper than movie tickets. ...what the? Man, movies sound expensive in America. My closest cinema is about $8.50 per person, and that's AUD. Probably $6 or something US. Uh, but for what it's worth it may take a number of tries but when you finally pull off a Helga raidy slammy jammy fun time it's definitely worth the price of admission
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Post by Azahul on Feb 7, 2018 3:26:49 GMT
I hate you, I was being so good. The Soul Slave seems to be a ridiculously intriguing piece with Hegla, granting a free upkeep (Def Ward), but also a free boosted Distraction or Muzzle adds a lot of new dimension to her game plan. I also see Eilish with her to balance out some of those iffy die rolls. Then roll out beast heavy in WWFF and see what sweet gang buffing you can do. Also Dash on Husks. Like...she gained a lot of small things that could add up to a big thing. Mhmm. My list is currently looking something like this: Helga -War Hog -Battle Boar -Razor Boars -Soul Slave (free) Valkyries Valkyries Valkyries Agata River Raiders River Raiders River Raiders Totem Hunter (free) Bone Shrine Rorsh and Brine Dahlia and Skarath Honestly Eilish subs in easily for Agata, but then you lose the really critical piece of tech of throwing off your opponent's game by singing "All the piggy ladies" as you activate each of the Farrow women Haven't had a chance to actually play that though, only got my Soul Slave last night.
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Post by Gaston on Feb 7, 2018 3:28:51 GMT
Although I get the concept of Rorsh and Dahlia, I do wonder if that moves Helga too far away from the core purpose of Gang. Similar to lessers with Carver, you know?
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Post by Azahul on Feb 7, 2018 3:36:33 GMT
Eh, I just don't trust Warbeasts in a Farrow Warlock's battlegroup to ever do work without a speed buff or defensive buff. Or both. Preferably both. ...and sometimes even not then. Looking at you, Sturm and Drang. I have trust issues with our Warbeasts I think
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Post by Gaston on Feb 7, 2018 3:41:49 GMT
Lol, my trust issues go the other direction. Helga does nothing for the damage output of our infantry, Brigands just don't love her like they do Midas. Which while there are infantry arguments for her, playing them out on the table takes you to jankland assassination runs very quickly. (Which tend to work due to Dark Horse)
Unique to her is a TRIVIAL +4/+4 swing on all of our beasts, and it feels criminal to not maximally exploit that. Of course delivery is an issue, but you mean to say that between Witch Docs, Husk cloud walls, Valkyries, Lanyssa, Totem Hunter feat turn, River Raider feat turn, ALL IN THEME we can't figure out a way?
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Post by Tom_Bombadil_ on Feb 7, 2018 3:41:58 GMT
$16 for 2 units? I mean....even if you use them for a single 2 hr game that is still cheaper than movie tickets. Yes, but unfortunately university students are broke.. I may have to splurge for at least one set simply because I love simply any form of jank and there is nothing better than Gobbers flying in on harpoons to stab stuff in the back. If only they could target flags with their Harpoon guns..
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