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by Scalenex1
Tue Aug 27, 2013 4:45 pm
Forum: Rules Questions 8th ed
Topic: Loremaster and Storm of Magic Madness
Replies: 4
Views: 1870

Loremaster and Storm of Magic Madness

Does a Loremaster of Hoeth or Slann with Wandering Deliberations have access to all the cataclysm spells for each of their eight lores or not? I can't think of any reason they wouldn't get all the Cat spells other than game balance and fairness.
by Scalenex1
Tue Aug 27, 2013 4:42 pm
Forum: Rules Questions 8th ed
Topic: Can Slann with Loremaster(High Magic) choose another lore?
Replies: 5
Views: 2532

Re: Can Slann with Loremaster(High Magic) choose another lore?

We are waiting for an FAQ on that, but the consensus on Lustria.online is that Focus of Mystery means you must take High Magic. This is based on logical game balance more than anything.
by Scalenex1
Tue Aug 20, 2013 9:38 pm
Forum: 8th ed - Tactics Forum
Topic: advice against the new Lizardmen?
Replies: 31
Views: 8005

Re: advice against the new Lizardmen?

I played the old HEs a lot but I haven't played the new HEs, yet. I appreciate the feedback I can edit the article appropriately.
by Scalenex1
Tue Aug 20, 2013 2:08 pm
Forum: 8th ed - Tactics Forum
Topic: advice against the new Lizardmen?
Replies: 31
Views: 8005

Re: advice against the new Lizardmen?

Metal will be useless against them. Unless he fields a unit of Cold Ones but you have WLs to counter. He'll probably have Scar Vets on Cold Ones in which case they'll have 2++ against flaming attacks. I would drop the metal mage for more redirectors. Not necessarily true, the new Bastiladons are ar...
by Scalenex1
Wed Jul 31, 2013 10:10 pm
Forum: General fantasy discussions / Tavern of Cothique
Topic: Speculation, Lizardmen/High Elf crossover
Replies: 33
Views: 8688

Re: Speculation, Lizardmen/High Elf crossover

According to August's White Wolf magazine, I was right.
by Scalenex1
Thu Jun 06, 2013 2:15 am
Forum: 8th ed - Tactics Forum
Topic: Lothern Skycutters versus Tiranoc Chariots
Replies: 7
Views: 2827

Lothern Skycutters versus Tiranoc Chariots

A flying bolt thrower can set up side penetrating thoughts if you are feeling lucky, but a chariot that is setting up bolt thrower shots is a chariot that's not getting impact hits. Thus it doesn't seem worth 25 points to me. Skycutters have an extra inch of range, an extra crewman attack, a somewha...
by Scalenex1
Sun Jun 02, 2013 2:49 am
Forum: Warhammer Legacy
Topic: My take on how to fix dwarfs. My AB rewrite
Replies: 15
Views: 7211

Re: My take on how to fix dwarfs. My AB rewrite

Most army books seems to have the goal is to allow a wide variety of viable builds.

Your goal seems to be more focused on removing the Dwarfs current best build as opposed to replacing it.
by Scalenex1
Sat Jun 01, 2013 4:14 pm
Forum: Army Blogs / Battle reports
Topic: 2600 New HE vs TK
Replies: 10
Views: 3558

Re: 2600 New HE vs TK

Good battle report. Nice to see the new book supports a wide variety of armies.
by Scalenex1
Sat Jun 01, 2013 3:58 am
Forum: General fantasy discussions / Tavern of Cothique
Topic: Speculation, Lizardmen/High Elf crossover
Replies: 33
Views: 8688

Re: Speculation, Lizardmen/High Elf crossover

Considering that the cards are limited edition, they may be planning to put out a new set with lizardmeny decorations when the lizardmen book comes out. That's my point, Warriors of Chaos and Daemons of Chaos have identical spells but with different lore attributes. Each army got their own limited ...
by Scalenex1
Fri May 31, 2013 4:58 pm
Forum: General fantasy discussions / Tavern of Cothique
Topic: High Magic
Replies: 229
Views: 55713

Re: High Magic

The one clear blind spot to work around a Banner of the World Dragon is to use buffs and hexes. Drain magic removes buffs and hexes.

Drain Magic is a signature spell. I'd say if you use the ueber banner one should always take at least a level one High mage.
by Scalenex1
Thu May 30, 2013 5:08 am
Forum: 8th ed - Tactics Forum
Topic: Are the Sisters of Avelorn worth it?
Replies: 52
Views: 13392

Re: Are the Sisters of Avelorn worth it?

Tethlis wrote:Double check your armybook on that Skirmisher thing :wink:

Other than that though, they're great.
Crap, that's what I get for being a casual elf player. I guess I kind of glossed over it because Shadow Warriors and Sisters of Avelorn come in the same kit.
by Scalenex1
Thu May 30, 2013 2:32 am
Forum: 8th ed - Tactics Forum
Topic: Are the Sisters of Avelorn worth it?
Replies: 52
Views: 13392

Re: Are the Sisters of Avelorn worth it?

I only play High Elves rarely (I borrow them from a friend periodically). I play Lizardmen primarily. As a Lizardmen player I've seen how much damage a skirmishing missile unit can do with 12 inch range. I look forward to seeing what skirmishers can do with 24 inch range, and S4 magical flaming hits...
by Scalenex1
Tue May 28, 2013 4:28 am
Forum: 8th ed - Tactics Forum
Topic: Are Sea Helms any good without Skycutters?
Replies: 10
Views: 2596

Are Sea Helms any good without Skycutters?

I only play High Elves rarely. I always kind of wanted to make Phoenix Guard work. Sea Helms are a neat idea but they seem to fail in implantation. In theory I can see a benefit to fielding Sea Guard in wide formation to get lots of shots and then condense into deep ranks when you are charged. It do...
by Scalenex1
Wed May 01, 2013 1:07 am
Forum: General fantasy discussions / Tavern of Cothique
Topic: Speculation, Lizardmen/High Elf crossover
Replies: 33
Views: 8688

Re: Speculation, Lizardmen/High Elf crossover

According to the leak of what's in the book, the High magic spells have non-elfy names. That is further evidence that High Magic is not going to be just for elves.
by Scalenex1
Thu Apr 04, 2013 4:09 am
Forum: General fantasy discussions / Tavern of Cothique
Topic: Speculation, Lizardmen/High Elf crossover
Replies: 33
Views: 8688

Re: Speculation, Lizardmen/High Elf crossover

Along the lines of similar things happening at the same time, I also believe that High Elves, Dark Elves and Lizardmen are the three armies most likely to get a Sea Creature. The two elf armies are maritime powers and Lizardmen and water dinosaurs are about the only major dino type they are missing....
by Scalenex1
Wed Apr 03, 2013 4:59 am
Forum: General fantasy discussions / Tavern of Cothique
Topic: Speculation, Lizardmen/High Elf crossover
Replies: 33
Views: 8688

Speculation, Lizardmen/High Elf crossover

Facts and Rumors Warriors of Chaos and Daemons of Chaos came out at roughly the same time. Warriors of Chaos and Daemons of Chaos have virtually identical lores of Slaanesh, Nurgle, and Tzeentch. High Elves are rumored to come out next High Magic is due for an update. Lizardmen are rumored to come ...
by Scalenex1
Wed Sep 19, 2012 1:32 am
Forum: 8th ed - Tactics Forum
Topic: Vs Chaos Dwarves
Replies: 4
Views: 1156

Re: Vs Chaos Dwarves

I wrote up a detailed description of the Chaos Dwarf army's capabilities for the LM forum. http://www.lustria-online.com/viewtopic.php?f=15&t=9489 I'd recomend taking Dragon Knights and fire resistance things. If he takes a Kadaai destroyer (or even lesser Kadaai) you need something that hits ha...
by Scalenex1
Wed Sep 19, 2012 1:14 am
Forum: 8th ed - Tactics Forum
Topic: Tactics for Lizardmen annihilation
Replies: 12
Views: 2006

Re: Tactics for Lizardmen annihilation

I play LM against friend who collects HEs. A few times we swapped our armies and played the other guys stuff. I'd suggest taking some dragon Princes to run down Skinks and have something that the Salamanders can't burn. I'd drop the Sword Masters to pay for the Dragon Princes. If you want to keep th...
by Scalenex1
Sun Jan 15, 2012 3:27 pm
Forum: 8th ed - Tactics Forum
Topic: The Nine Lore Challenge
Replies: 67
Views: 11038

Re: The Nine Lore Challenge

while i like the idea of a heavens based list, i dont really understand why you think its important to have chain lighting on a mobile wizard? its not a vortex or anything, just a direct damage spell that can bounce right? in your case i would probable take loremaster on the slann, and a lvl 2 in t...
by Scalenex1
Mon Jan 09, 2012 3:16 pm
Forum: 8th ed - Tactics Forum
Topic: The Nine Lore Challenge
Replies: 67
Views: 11038

Re: The Nine Lore Challenge

I'm a LM player who moonlights as a HE player. I'm working on an experimental Heavens centered list for LM that could probably translate to HEs. Skink priests have no options but Heavens. The Warhammer community views Heavens as weak lore, and I've been needlessly tied to predominant opinion. Combin...
by Scalenex1
Fri Nov 18, 2011 3:17 pm
Forum: Rules Questions 8th ed
Topic: Does AS granted by chariots stack with other armor?
Replies: 6
Views: 1402

Does AS granted by chariots stack with other armor?

Specifically I'm thinking about characters. Is there any point to buying magic armor (or regular armor) for characters you plan to have riding a chariot?
by Scalenex1
Sun Oct 16, 2011 7:11 pm
Forum: General fantasy discussions / Tavern of Cothique
Topic: Crossbows, long bows, bolt throwers, DEs and HEs
Replies: 5
Views: 1387

Crossbows, long bows, bolt throwers, DEs and HEs

High Elf archers use long bows not cross bows. Their bolt thrower is basically a giant crossbow. Dark Elf archers use crossbows not long bows. Their bolt thrower is basically a giant long bow. I figured the main reason for the difference in bows is an acquired taste. Why would both sides style their...
by Scalenex1
Thu Sep 29, 2011 3:55 pm
Forum: Army Blogs / Battle reports
Topic: 2500 points vs. Lizards - "My mage can beat up your mage"
Replies: 6
Views: 4166

Re: 2500 points vs. Lizards - "My mage can beat up your mage"

Shooting - maybe one of you more experienced lizardmen players can help me out here. Does only one salamander need line of sight? Or does each one need it to shoot? We resolved it as only one, and according to the rules, and apparently flamethrowers can also shoot through walls, which I think is pre...
by Scalenex1
Tue Sep 27, 2011 1:32 am
Forum: 8th ed - Tactics Forum
Topic: Warmachine control verus dwarves, not sure what to do!
Replies: 14
Views: 39255

Warmachine control verus dwarves, not sure what to do!

I normally play Lizardmen. I play vs. Dwarves most of the time. Eventually I'll played HEs versus dwarves. My foe likes organ guns, and grudge throwers (I don't think he'd take a cannon v. HEs though as indispensible as they are against LM). I can barely handle war machine control with chameleon ski...
by Scalenex1
Mon Sep 26, 2011 1:07 pm
Forum: Army Blogs / Battle reports
Topic: 2500Helves Vs 2500 Ogres
Replies: 8
Views: 3434

Re: 2500Helves Vs 2500 Ogres

So what does a scrap launcher actually do, it sounds like it has a wide array of special rules.
by Scalenex1
Thu Jun 16, 2011 6:35 pm
Forum: 8th ed - Army Lists
Topic: 2000 points vs. Lizardmen, hordes of elite infantry
Replies: 10
Views: 1789

Re: 2000 points vs. Lizardmen, hordes of elite infantry

I figured a sword of Heoth would be good for slashing rank and file Saurus. Do the math. A great weapon is clearly superior for killing regular Saurus. A great weapon wounds on 2s and removes their entire armour save, for 0.83 wounds per attack. Sword of Hoeth wounds automatically and leaves them w...
by Scalenex1
Thu Jun 16, 2011 1:59 am
Forum: 8th ed - Army Lists
Topic: 2000 points vs. Lizardmen, hordes of elite infantry
Replies: 10
Views: 1789

Re: 2000 points vs. Lizardmen, hordes of elite infantry

What were you thinking with that Prince? The Sword of Hoeth is an absolutely awful weapon, because it cannot get past armour. A lizardmen character will save on a 2+ against you, and an ancient stegadon on a 4+. A great weapon does more damage and costs almost 50 total points less, and no magic ite...
by Scalenex1
Tue Jun 14, 2011 1:38 am
Forum: 8th ed - Army Lists
Topic: 2000 points vs. Lizardmen, hordes of elite infantry
Replies: 10
Views: 1789

Re: 2000 points vs. Lizardmen, hordes of elite infantry

I think the second idea is better. Even if your opponent turns up magic light, HE magic is too important to the army to pass up like this. I'm not sure you can afford two elite Hordes at 2000pts. You could really do with a couple of eagles and your Core units are a little small. Not to mention you ...
by Scalenex1
Mon Jun 13, 2011 8:20 pm
Forum: 8th ed - Army Lists
Topic: 2000 points vs. Lizardmen, hordes of elite infantry
Replies: 10
Views: 1789

2000 points vs. Lizardmen, hordes of elite infantry

So unforunately I have over two weeks till my next game as HE. Swapping my LM with my friend's HEs. I have yet to try a horde formation in 8th ed. As a usual LM player, I felt that Saurus in horde formation would be too unwieldy and skinks in horde formation too wimpy. So I plan to try hordes out wi...
by Scalenex1
Thu Jun 02, 2011 5:32 pm
Forum: Army Blogs / Battle reports
Topic: My third battle as HE, 1500 points versus Lizardmen
Replies: 1
Views: 1012

My third battle as HE, 1500 points versus Lizardmen

So we played two 1500 point games, each making a Lizardmen and High Elf list. I lost my battle as Lizardmen, perhaps Erron will post it. The one I am posting is the one I played High Elves in. I had a noble with the armor of Caledor, a Dawn Stone, and great weapon as my general. I had a bsb on a bar...