Is it worth geting?
It looks so cool but I'd hate to be disipointed.
I need some advise from the ones who have it and opinions from everyone
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| Author: | billbo91 [ Sat Jan 06, 2007 8:20 pm ] |
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Is it worth geting? It looks so cool but I'd hate to be disipointed. I need some advise from the ones who have it and opinions from everyone
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| Author: | Radagast the white [ Sat Jan 06, 2007 9:18 pm ] |
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I dont have it but i do have opinions! It does look quite cool but from looking at the pictures of good and evil normal warriors i think it lacks detail in comparison to lotr warhammer. Also I prefer warriors with their own stands so you can spread them out or pull them together easily. I suppose it is worth it if you really want to play the battle of the five armies. someone on this sight has made an army from the hobbit by using conversions and i think that is better apart from the fact that it would cost more and you wouldn't really be able to make smaug, beorn etc. maybe it would be worth waiting to see if something else comes out when or after the hobbit film is released. |
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| Author: | BilboOfTheWhiteTower [ Sat Jan 06, 2007 9:35 pm ] |
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It's not in the same scale with the rest of the LotR miniatures, so it will lack the detail of 25mm models...10mm is pretty small. Also the game design isn't the same as you are used to with LotR SBG. It's a different game, and might be worth looking into before you buy it...I would visit your local GW to see if they can show you the differences in game play before you drop your hard earned money on the set. |
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| Author: | Eru [ Thu Feb 01, 2007 3:13 am ] |
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what is this "battle of five armies" anyway? |
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| Author: | DurinsBane [ Thu Feb 01, 2007 7:32 am ] |
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This is a self contained battle game on the Battle of the Five Armies in Tolkien's books. Created by Games Workshop it uses 10mm miniature figure blocks for each of the forces present. |
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| Author: | landorl [ Thu Sep 06, 2007 6:24 pm ] |
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I know this is a bit late, but I have just got this game, and I have not yet got to play it, but I am impressed. The game is at a much larger scale than the LOTR game, and so steps away from individual combats. Heroes and leaders make a difference because of the leadership ability, but can also be a bit of a help in combat by making the unit they are with a little more effective. The game is basically Warmaster with a few minor tweaks. |
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| Author: | midloo [ Fri Mar 19, 2010 1:56 pm ] |
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Real thread necromancy here, but I just have to say that this is a wonderful game. I'm biased and have come to really love the 10mm scale. With some nice terrain (some of which is included in the box), 10mm really becomes epic and really shines. The miniatures are not quite as detailed as GW's 10mm warmaster fantasy metals, but they are still lovely. The scale is the perfect balance of detail and hugely massed battles in my opinion. The rules for the game are nearly identical to the excellent Warmaster Fantasy. One of the unique mechanics is "command". You must roll below your commander's leadership on a 2D6 in order to move your unit. Fail, and you must move on to the next commander or end your turn if your general failed an order. It's a great system that provides some tactically complex situations. Brilliant game and, of course, a wonderful theme. |
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| Author: | GildorPl [ Fri May 28, 2010 3:38 pm ] |
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Is it possible to get other miniatures? I sow booster with Gandalf but I can't find it now. @midloo Could you take a photo of unit from your Battle of five armies army with lotr 28mm miniature? :> I see a lot of mianitures here, in this set but is it enough to play this game more than for example 10 times? Are you getting bored when you are playing? Can I use minis from Warmaster? How many characters are described in this rulebook? Thanks for help! Have a nice day 
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| Author: | Jamros [ Sat Jul 10, 2010 11:21 pm ] |
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Yet another late response to this thread, but anyway, I first thought I'd share my opinion of BoFA. I've had the game for a while. I got it for no other reason than because I thought it looked cool. I have been reading through the rulebook all week, and I must say, I am impressed. The game mechanics are simple, and I so far have been able to grasp almost every single concept in the manuel. In addition, the rules also add a sense of realism and a feeling of true mass combat. But truth be told I haven't actually played yet; I'm eagerly awaiting to, but first I must paint the armies. Speaking of which, it may seem daunting, but its not so bad--so far. Now, @ GildorPl, Games Workshop barely supports this game at all. It is undoubtedly the least supported game of all the specialist games. Now, that's not necessarily a bad thing--as the game is not constantly bombarded with new rules updates that continuously require you to fork out extra cash to keep up with ''legality''--but its also not necessarily a good thing, as almost as soon as blister packs came out for BoFA, they were discontinued. There were minis for Goblin Guard, Gigantic Bats, Spiders of Mirkwood, Hill Trolls, a Storm Giant, Smaug, Elven Cavalry, and Dwarf Archers, but they are no longer availible. If you're interested in expanding your BoFA forces, Copplestone Miniatures produces a range of 10mm Fantasy minis that bear uncanny resemblence to the inhabitants of Middle-earth, and with a little imagination, Warmaster minis as well most historical armies can fit your needs nicely. I would assume. There is only one detailed scenario, but there are multiple scenario suggestions included in the rules manuel. Then of course you can play points matches. I don't think you can get easily bored unless you continuously play the game over and over in a short period of time. Like any game. Yes, you can use minis from Warmaster; same stats, same size. You can have them represent armies from Middle-earth, or heck, with the Warmaster Fantasy, BoFA, and Warmaster Ancients rules being so similar, it would indeed be possible to see how Middle-earth Orcs face off against Warhammer World Greenskins. At 10mm scale, minis are very versitile in what they can represent. Finally, the stats included in the rulebook cover all of the following: Elves, Elf Archers, Elf Cavalry, Dwarfs, Dwarf Archers, Men, Men Archers, Eagles, Giant Bear, Wizard, Hero, General, Goblins, Goblin Guard, Hill Trolls, Wolf Riders, Wargs, Spiders, Gigantic Bats, Storm Giant, Dragon, Bolg, Goblin Chieftain, and Goblin Shaman. There are also rules for Bard, Gandalf, Dain, Thorin, Beorn, and Thranduil, which are slightly modified versions of some of the previously mentioned units. If you are still in the dark, I would recommend first going to "Rick Priestly's Warmaster Website": http://homepage.ntlworld.com/l.priestley/. I would also recommend downloading the free Warmaster Rulebook and Armies supplement from Games Workshop: http://www.games-workshop.com/gws/content/article.jsp?catId=cat410008&categoryId=1100014§ion=&aId=5300011. |
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| Author: | GildorPl [ Tue Jul 13, 2010 7:41 pm ] |
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Thank you vry much for your reply! Its very helpful
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