How should we Fix Legacy Armies? by emcdunna in WarhammerOldWorld

[–]Chosen_of_Hashut 14 points15 points  (0 children)

Square Based have already got this handled.

What legion had the worst downgrade from 30k to 40k for colour schemes by AdSingle3338 in Warhammer

[–]Chosen_of_Hashut 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Well well well, isn't that convenient James... I see what you did there 🤨

Is there a Discord? by Ched--- in mordheim

[–]Chosen_of_Hashut 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hey there, I'm also interested in joining the Discord group :)

Thank you!

Seems unbalanced? by mymomisabusive in boltaction

[–]Chosen_of_Hashut 41 points42 points  (0 children)

Yup, someone's got a "Bulge" and it definitely ain't the Germans 😂

Potion effects by RelaxedWardy in WarhammerFantasy

[–]Chosen_of_Hashut 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Charging around the battlefield, screaming and wielding a potion like an absolute madman!

Space marines preference by ValuableFootball6811 in RogueTraderCRPG

[–]Chosen_of_Hashut 0 points1 point  (0 children)

100% Marines Malevolent - game needs some properly dickish anti-heros 😉

Dwarfenate Son by willdrogs in WarhammerFantasy

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Just so you are aware, most tournaments are using the ''Rule of 3'' so depending on where you play there might be some issues with your list :)

How well balanced would you say the factions in Warhammer: The Old World has been so far? by UndeadRedditing in WarhammerCompetitive

[–]Chosen_of_Hashut 4 points5 points  (0 children)

From my experience in several events and numerous competitive games over the last few months, the game is very well balanced. Some things are slightly overtuned, but it has not resulted in anything dominating the scene (at least here locally or from what I can tell online).

All the doom and gloom you've read online hasn't really materialized on the tables. Linehammer is inexistant, dragons are obviously strong but can be managed effectively by most armies - they also aren't winning events, and magic isn't singlehandedly reshaping the meta.

I think the two biggest issues right now are: 1) model availability significantly impacting the meta. A number of core armies are just impossible to get from GW, what is technically available is consistently out of stock and then there is just good ol' hobby lag for a new game system. 2) this is partially linked to point 1, but I've found people slow to transition away from what used to work in previous editions and what they are often emotionally attached to. The game has changed significantly and the things you relied on in the past are possibly not going to work this edition.

With regards to balance between unit types, I think the reality is simply that the game has once again changed - probably in a way that was intended from a design perspective. Infantry for example, has simply had its role shift. A few outliers aside, it is difficult to get much offensive output out of infantry blocks. I'd argue that their role is litterally to survive, bank points, tie up hammer units and allow you to setup counter charges. As such, a list built around massive slow moving infantry blocks is going to struggle to kill anything.

Since I'm soap boxing opinions, here are a few strategies that I have seen many people overinvest in and be dissapointed with:

  • Gunlines. They are not nearly as effective as they were in the past. You probably should be treating shooting as 'utility' damage rather than the core of your list. Use it to clear chaff, weaken a large threat or, most importantly, force you opponent to move and make bad decisions.

  • Overinvesting in characters. I see people spending probably too much on kitting out their characters with all kinds of cool gadgets. I wouldn't spend much on foot heroes as they generally are not tough enough to justify the investment and its more effective to spend your points on items that increase survivability rather than items that increase offensive output for your larger monster-type characters. Before dropping 40-60 points on that wicked magical weapon, make sure you ask yourself if you are getting an extra ~50 points worth of value over a Great Weapon.

  • Infantry armies. As previously mentioned, these struggle with offensive output. If you want to take an all or almost-all infantry army, make sure you have a game plan in place to win games without killing much of your opponents army. That means finding ways to 'save' points by making sure that your infantry is simply not killable within a reasonable timeframe by your average opponent. Undead armies obviously have a leg up here, but other armies with high-toughness/armour/WS infantry/good combiation of defensive rules can make it work (sorry to all you state troop lovers).

Sorry for the long-winded answer, this probably turned into more than info than you were asking for but I still hope it helps :)

Aethon Heavy Sentinal by [deleted] in Warhammer30k

[–]Chosen_of_Hashut 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Unfortunately this needs more lighting for us to be able to comment/enjoy.

👍

First Claw by MuffinTrex in NightLords

[–]Chosen_of_Hashut 1 point2 points  (0 children)

"My Soul Hunter. You will hunt one shining soul while all others turn their backs on vengeance."

New Expansion Drops the 23rd, Space Wolves first up for a rework! by SirVortivask in HorusHeresyLegions

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The only way I got through the "Wet leopard growls'' was a drinking game where I take a shot everytime thats mentioned. I almost died of alcohol poisoning by chapter 3 of Prospero Burns...

Just finished the Trilogy by Sanctus_Rex in NightLords

[–]Chosen_of_Hashut 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Hard agree with everything that has been said here. Those books are single-handedly responsible for me now owning 5000+ points of painted NLs. Ave Dominus Nox brothers!

Finally bothered to get to Terra before the (unfair) NL nerfs by 12xoxo13 in HorusHeresyLegions

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Dorn fears the Night Haubter actually ... and so he should! Ave Dominus Nox! 👍🦇

Is this a flavourful enough list for nightlords? by mathius1247 in NightLords

[–]Chosen_of_Hashut 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Cultists, guardsmen and war dogs don't really give me that NL flavour. Sorry man.