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by Daeron
Thu Feb 13, 2014 3:05 pm
Forum: General fantasy discussions / Tavern of Cothique
Topic: Some 'disturbing' fluff in new dwarfs army book
Replies: 60
Views: 13608

Re: Some 'disturbing' fluff in new dwarfs army book

It is clear Sinsigel, that the recordings of the bearded ones is as flawed as they are themselves. Had they truly wished to come to Prince Tyrion's aid, they would not so easily dismiss his valuable and cunning strategies. But no, instead they stubbornly solve all matters in their own way with littl...
by Daeron
Wed Feb 12, 2014 9:25 pm
Forum: 8th ed - Tactics Forum
Topic: saving throw odds
Replies: 3
Views: 2450

Re: saving throw odds

3+ w reroll -> 88.89%
1+ -> 83.33%

If it's an armor save, then it can be modified:
4+ w reroll: 75%
5+ w reroll: 55.55%
6+ w reroll: 30.56%

2+: 83.33%
3+: 66.67%
4+: 50%

So it seems the reroll is best.
by Daeron
Wed Oct 09, 2013 12:46 pm
Forum: 8th ed - Tactics Forum
Topic: Comparing the Dark Elf and High Elf books as mirrors
Replies: 85
Views: 21923

Re: Comparing the Dark Elf and High Elf books as mirrors

Dear me. I think there's a misunderstanding. There's no hostility or disagreement with your post entirely. I simply pointed out that your (short) argument for core choices was a bit too short. why respond to my statement about core and not the one I expressed far more certainty on? Dark elf characte...
by Daeron
Tue Oct 08, 2013 5:43 pm
Forum: 8th ed - Tactics Forum
Topic: Comparing the Dark Elf and High Elf books as mirrors
Replies: 85
Views: 21923

Re: Comparing the Dark Elf and High Elf books as mirrors

Oh. I meant a unit of 30 big in horde formation. They would all get to fight, with or without the martial prowess.
by Daeron
Tue Oct 08, 2013 12:26 pm
Forum: 8th ed - Tactics Forum
Topic: Comparing the Dark Elf and High Elf books as mirrors
Replies: 85
Views: 21923

Re: Comparing the Dark Elf and High Elf books as mirrors

I do however, think it's better for their core (since they're going to horde witches anyway I bet), and I know for sure that it's better for their character since martial prowess does nothing for our Princes but we're apparently charged for it anyway since we cost the same as dark elf characters. I...
by Daeron
Mon Oct 07, 2013 9:44 am
Forum: 8th ed - Tactics Forum
Topic: Comparing the Dark Elf and High Elf books as mirrors
Replies: 85
Views: 21923

Re: Comparing the Dark Elf and High Elf books as mirrors

Well.. I don't know the HE book very well to make a detailed comparison, but I would like to make a note on this piece: Dreadspears/Bleakswords: Giving up the attacks and gaining Murderous Prowess is a good tradeoff. Spearmen/Seaguard: Martial prowess isn't that good when you're still just strength ...
by Daeron
Tue May 21, 2013 1:49 pm
Forum: 8th ed - Tactics Forum
Topic: Massed Maiden Guard
Replies: 27
Views: 5056

Re: Massed Maiden Guard

That should make it stack indeed.
by Daeron
Tue May 21, 2013 1:27 pm
Forum: General fantasy discussions / Tavern of Cothique
Topic: Penumbral Pendulum Question
Replies: 5
Views: 1526

Re: Penumbral Pendulum Question

It's not too shabby against Dwarves either, if you can get in range in time. I'm not sure how well that works for HE's but it worked out well in tandem with Pit of Shades and shooting. Your opponent may be forced to dispel one and is likely to scroll or roll for the Pit of Shades. It has a shot at r...
by Daeron
Tue May 21, 2013 1:07 pm
Forum: 8th ed - Tactics Forum
Topic: Massed Maiden Guard
Replies: 27
Views: 5056

Re: Massed Maiden Guard

Enchanted blades specifies that all close combat attacks and shooting attacks made by the models gain the armor piercing special rule, so it affects archers and maidengaurd. Not to mention the +1 to hit. So that'll be hitting on 2's with a -3 AS vs nasties. It's an interesting idea, but you have to...
by Daeron
Wed May 08, 2013 5:14 pm
Forum: 8th ed - Tactics Forum
Topic: Walking Between Worlds
Replies: 24
Views: 4829

Re: Walking Between Worlds

Interesting. Thank you Rod... it would have allowed some really awkward moves otherwise. :)
by Daeron
Wed May 08, 2013 2:45 pm
Forum: Warhammer Legacy
Topic: Changing Banner of the World Dragon
Replies: 6
Views: 3584

Re: Changing Banner of the World Dragon

Personally, I won't be bothered too much by the banner as a Dark Elf player, so I would have no qualms about it. But if you want to get a feeling of what the banner is like on the other end of the stick... see it like a pendant of kaeleth for a whole unit for only 15 points more. The POK seems to ha...
by Daeron
Wed May 08, 2013 2:13 pm
Forum: 8th ed - Tactics Forum
Topic: Walking Between Worlds
Replies: 24
Views: 4829

Re: Walking Between Worlds

A question, as I lack experience with it... If you move through models and units as ethereal unit, do you automatically land at opposite side of the unit? I can't imagine you stay on top of a unit when the ethereal nature fades. So I would imagine that, like fleeing troops, like templates and everyt...
by Daeron
Wed May 08, 2013 9:48 am
Forum: Warhammer Legacy
Topic: Book of Hoeth: Statistics & Tactics
Replies: 36
Views: 37548

Re: Book of Hoeth: Statistics & Tactics

Well.. not being a HE player, but based on my DE experience with (rather limited use of) the sacrificial dagger, I'd focus on the low to middle range spells that require 2 to 3 power dice: - 2-3 power dice have a relatively small chance of causing irresistible force - There's still that odd chance o...
by Daeron
Wed May 08, 2013 9:25 am
Forum: General fantasy discussions / Tavern of Cothique
Topic: Magic item: they're doing it wrong sometimes.
Replies: 21
Views: 3873

Re: Magic item: they're doing it wrong sometimes.

Did GW take it too far? Yes, I think they did. But I think they recognise that as well. Which explains why there has been a slow increase in the number of items in each book. If you think HE have it rough, try being O&G who get 8 (IIRC) in total. Most of them useless too. I don't quite follow t...
by Daeron
Tue May 07, 2013 1:28 pm
Forum: General fantasy discussions / Tavern of Cothique
Topic: new Book of Hoeth calculator - 8ed
Replies: 19
Views: 9727

Re: new Book of Hoeth calculator - 8ed

Agreed. I only like to get the exact numbers every now and then for analysis reasons.. and because I enjoy computing the numbers. In the game itself, I don't use such lookup tables at all and certainly no exact percentages. Either I break it down to a rule of thumb which I can remember, or I simply ...
by Daeron
Tue May 07, 2013 8:38 am
Forum: General fantasy discussions / Tavern of Cothique
Topic: new Book of Hoeth calculator - 8ed
Replies: 19
Views: 9727

Re: new Book of Hoeth calculator - 8ed

Furion, there can be small differences because my numbers are randomly simulated. Perhaps if I were to increase the number of simulations, then the numbers would match more precisely. Exact % values aren't that much more usefull I think. In the end, what does a percentage of 89.50 actually mean in g...
by Daeron
Mon May 06, 2013 6:25 pm
Forum: Warhammer Legacy
Topic: Book of Hoeth: Statistics & Tactics
Replies: 36
Views: 37548

Re: Book of Hoeth: Statistics & Tactics

I built a simulator to obtain these numbers, which is available here:
http://warhammer.orderoftheathanor.eu/b ... hoeth.html
The numbers seem to match, given enough simulations... But it can take quite some before the numbers approach yours.
by Daeron
Mon May 06, 2013 4:07 pm
Forum: General fantasy discussions / Tavern of Cothique
Topic: new Book of Hoeth calculator - 8ed
Replies: 19
Views: 9727

Re: new Book of Hoeth calculator - 8ed

Hey Furion, Your evil brethren has been working on the math part as well. I built a simulator to get these numbers as well... But I can't verify them with yours. My only windows computer doesn't permit non corporate exe's. I'm still working on uploading my calculator, for those who'd like to test it...
by Daeron
Tue Feb 19, 2013 9:07 pm
Forum: Warhammer Legacy
Topic: High Magic updates for 8th Ed.
Replies: 16
Views: 7215

Re: High Magic updates for 8th Ed.

Would my input be accepted? I like some of the ideas and intents behind this proposal, but the way it is implemented permits quite some horrible scenes. This Lore can basically.. do.. well.. everything? You can decimate any low armor unit completely: 1) You could cast "Curse of Loec" on th...