Arcaux
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Post by Arcaux on Jul 16, 2019 11:36:14 GMT
Ok So lets assume a base list
Runebearer Max Krielstone + SE 4x Runeshapers Dhunian Knot 2x Dhunian Archons Janissa
This leaves you to fill in the Caster + the battlegroup + Anything extra you want from the spare points.
So you have to pick any caster and you have 22 points + their Warbeast points.
i.e
Horgle2 = 29 (29+22=51) - Mountain king 36 - Pyre Troll 8 - Basher 7
On feat turn all those sweet pow 14 runeshaper shots can be boosted pow 14's
What can you come up with?
*I'm not hugely interested in another conversation about how bad Runeshapers are, so let's leave that out please*
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Post by anoddman on Jul 16, 2019 14:12:38 GMT
Bring him back!
Doomshaper1 - 29 (29+22=51)
-Mulg 22
-Mauler 15
-Earthborn 14
I know it's a whole different ball game now, but the idea of getting all those models back on the table tickles me.
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Arcaux
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Post by Arcaux on Jul 16, 2019 14:17:33 GMT
Bring him back! Doomshaper1 - 29 (29+22=51) -Mulg 22 -Mauler 15 -Earthborn 14 I know it's a whole different ball game now, but the idea of getting all those models back on the table tickles me. I can't work out how to get the axer in. even if you drop the 2 archons and take Janissa and The runebearer for free you only get 9 points 
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Post by moridamn on Jul 16, 2019 14:19:57 GMT
Calandra
-Mauler
-Basher x3
-Bouncer
Lanyssa
The large control area will help you cover zones better in the new scenarios. Star crossed will help keep your RS units alive and befuddle will help extend your threat range as well as mess with the enemy position. The mauler should be kept safe until you need it, using rage to help the bashers become threats (pow 18 with stone +rage).
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jsjyme
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Post by jsjyme on Jul 16, 2019 15:11:21 GMT
Calandra Truthsayer, Oracle of the Glimmerwood (+27)
Mulg the Ancient
Troll Bouncer
Brun Cragback & Lug
Swamp Gobber Bellows Crew
Runebearer
Max Krielstone + SE
4 x Runeshapers
Dhunian Knot
2 x Dhunian Archons
Janissa
Why even play PoD if I don't have Mulg, Calandra has some synergy with the Runebearers with feat and Star Crossed on steady troops who can't just be trivially removed at range, so there is that.
Plus if I am playing Calandra in this brave new world of getting free stuff while playing Mercs/Minions I am taking the 20+ inch threat Bear of doom which I will get off once in a blue moon just for giggles.
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A-Mo
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Post by A-Mo on Jul 16, 2019 19:40:47 GMT
Wondering if 3 units of RS is the way to go, to get the Axer in.
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Post by mydnight on Jul 17, 2019 0:55:32 GMT
Plus if I am playing Calandra in this brave new world of getting free stuff while playing Mercs/Minions I am taking the 20+ inch threat Bear of doom which I will get off once in a blue moon just for giggles. Awesome, didn't notice the Lug countercharge combo with Cal. Going to bring em in storm of the north to double counter with Valka. |
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Arcaux
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Post by Arcaux on Jul 17, 2019 10:47:46 GMT
Plus if I am playing Calandra in this brave new world of getting free stuff while playing Mercs/Minions I am taking the 20+ inch threat Bear of doom which I will get off once in a blue moon just for giggles. Awesome, didn't notice the Lug countercharge combo with Cal. Going to bring em in storm of the north to double counter with Valka. Interestingly it does open up minions options.
I like the idea of Dahlia and Skarath with Calandra and now they don't take away from your free points it feels much better.
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Arcaux
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Post by Arcaux on Jul 17, 2019 10:58:44 GMT
I've been playing around with this format and after looking at all the casters, I think the units have clear synergies with 13 of them.
I decided to look at what runeshapers biggest weakness was and decided that they needed a caster to help deliver them. I looked at the defensive tech available along with casters with a clear synergy and ended up with a shortlist of four.
Madrak 1: Even Ground, Guided Hand, no charge feat, Healing feat
Grissel 2: her gun, Deflection, Unyielding on feat
Kolgrimma: Clouds, Cursed Fate, No shooting on feat
Ragnor: Defensive feat
You'll note all have good synergy with the beasts as well:
Madrak1: Jackhammer
Grissel2: Discord
Kolrimma: Hunter's mark
Ragnor: Pulveriser
These casters are the four I'm going to focus on moving forward.
The first list I will test is:
Ragnor
- Runebearer
- Mauler
- Axer
- Bouncer
- Brawler
- Brawler
Whelps
Max Krielstone + SE
4x Runeshapers
Dhunian Knot
2x Dhunian Archons
Janissa
I think the lights are interesting and it's cool that with Rage and Ragnor's spell they all hit pretty hard.
I'll be testing this list on Friday and I'll come back with any results.
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joedj
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Post by joedj on Jul 19, 2019 6:07:24 GMT
Lanyssa, instead of Janissa, and DK have always been one of my favorite ways to deliver a Rage-d Dire to the enemy. Personal preference  |
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Post by juicepimpson on Aug 16, 2019 0:56:00 GMT
The chroniclers are representing the archon
War Room Army
Trollblood - New Army
Theme: The Power of Dhunia
75 / 75 Army
Ragnor Skysplitter, the Runemaster - WB: +30
- Trollkin Runebearer - PC: 0
- Dire Troll Mauler - PC: 15 (Battlegroup Points Used: 15)
- Mulg the Ancient - PC: 22 (Battlegroup Points Used: 15)
- Troll Basher - PC: 7
- Troll Basher - PC: 7
- Troll Basher - PC: 7
- Troll Basher - PC: 7
Stone Scribe Chronicler - PC: 0
Stone Scribe Chronicler - PC: 0
Troll Whelps - 5 Whelps: 4
Krielstone Bearer & Stone Scribes - Leader & 5 Grunts: 9
- Stone Scribe Elder - PC: 3
Trollkin Runeshapers - Leader & 2 Grunts: 8
Trollkin Runeshapers - Leader & 2 Grunts: 8
Trollkin Runeshapers - Leader & 2 Grunts: 8
THEME: The Power of Dhunia
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GENERATED : 08/15/2019 19:54:56
BUILD ID : 2089.19-07-18
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bluebeard
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Post by bluebeard on Aug 16, 2019 13:04:47 GMT
It's been awhile since I've been here. Just getting back into the game again and picked up some stuff similar to the OP. Any updates of table experience?
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