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| Author: | Badner [ Sat May 30, 2015 11:15 am ] |
| Post subject: | Thematically correct expansion |
Hi everybody, I hope that this is the right place for my question. At the moment, I do have these miniatures: - Thorin - Balin - Dwalin - 24 warriors of Erebor - (Bombur) - (Alfrid) - (Beorn) At 500 Pts., I am playing with this army: Warband 1: Bombur Warband 2: Thorin Oakenshield with The Oakenshield; 6 Warrior of Erebor with Spear; Shield; 6 Warrior of Erebor with Shield Warband 3:Dwalin 6 Warrior of Erebor with Spear; Shield; 6 Warrior of Erebor with Shield Warband 4: Alfred the councillor I do want to play a thematically correct army, so I am playing the warriors of Erebor as Iron Hill dwarves, because I want to play the BOFA theme. My question is: How can I expand this army to a 750 Pts. force, which is strong and thematically correct? Thank you for your help. |
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| Author: | Arthas367 [ Sat May 30, 2015 1:56 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Thematically correct expansion |
If your going for theme, I'd suggest adding some lake towners with Alfrid, so people don't immediately think your taking him for cheese reasons If your looking for more dwarves Balin leading a warband, his reroll to priority can defintely shift a few poor rolls into wins After that, Mirkwood elves, bilbo, gandalf are all nice additions, defintely on the legolas front aswell |
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| Author: | Glory4gondor [ Sat May 30, 2015 1:58 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Thematically correct expansion |
A you should feel a little guilty for taking Alfred but on the other hand at a competitive tourney good needs a boost. Here's a choice that makes him less filthy Warband 1 12/12 Bard the Bowman, Girion's Heir with Armour; Horse; 6 Laketown Militia with Bow; Shield; 6 Laketown Militia with Spear; Shield; ---- |
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| Author: | Glory4gondor [ Sat May 30, 2015 2:02 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Thematically correct expansion |
Or here's some bows Warband 1 8/12 Legolas, Prince of Mirkwood with Horse; 8 Mirkwood Ranger ---- |
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| Author: | Badner [ Sat May 30, 2015 2:32 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Thematically correct expansion |
Thank you for the quick reply. I think that the warband with Bard is not allowed, because it has 50% bows. The warband with Legolas has the same problem; the special rule does only count for Legolas Greenleaf. What does the army need: Bows? Monster(s)? Numbers? Speed? Magic? |
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| Author: | Hands_Hammerhelm [ Sun May 31, 2015 9:26 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Thematically correct expansion |
Your right about Prince of Mirkwood not being able to lead 100% bows, so how about this... Legolas Greenleaf, Armour, Elf Cloak 10 Mirkwood Rangers = 245 points. I think the shooting could be a big help to your force. |
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| Author: | Badner [ Mon Jun 01, 2015 8:52 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Thematically correct expansion |
That sounds good. However, do you think that this is thematically correct? I read the book several years ago, so I am not sure, if it is logical that there have been some rangers (because the BOFA wasn't in a forest). I do also think that shooting would help me a lot. But I don't know what I can do against magic. Is there anyone who can give me an advice? |
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| Author: | LordElrond [ Mon Jun 01, 2015 10:55 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Thematically correct expansion |
Well, against magic, the two most obvious tactics, looking at your army are to: 1). Shoot the spellcaster or 2). As there'll probably only be one, and you've got two combat monsters, send both at him and as he can only neutralise one at a time, you'll get him eventually. |
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| Author: | Badner [ Mon Jun 01, 2015 4:23 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Thematically correct expansion |
Okay, so you would say that Legolas and some rangers would be the best addition to my force? |
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| Author: | LordElrond [ Mon Jun 01, 2015 4:27 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Thematically correct expansion |
Thematically, yes. |
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| Author: | Badner [ Mon Jun 01, 2015 9:17 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Thematically correct expansion |
Well, I think that armoured mirkwood elves would be even better for the theme. But I dont really like the miniatures and they are quite expensive. However, I am also thinking about taking Beorn or some Lake Town militias. Radagast would also be interesting. What is the strongest choise in your opinion? |
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