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by SpellArcher
Wed Aug 09, 2023 8:35 pm
Forum: Army Blogs / Battle reports
Topic: Crossing Swords
Replies: 71
Views: 11037

Re: Crossing Swords

Turn Five (continued) The Lord of Change grudgingly decided to conserve his forces. The BSB and Beasts retreated and the Flamers and Herald of Slaanesh ran off to hide. The doomed Plaguebearers were pushed sacrificially on, two more of them succumbing to the flames. The Skillcannon misfired, destro...
by SpellArcher
Mon Aug 07, 2023 7:04 pm
Forum: Fields of Fantasy
Topic: Warhammer Armies Project: a search for experience.
Replies: 87
Views: 13358

Re: Warhammer Armies Project: a search for experience.

A narrow Elven win Congratulations! Stormvermin, with all the characters in it were overwhelmed by the Sea Monster, broke, fled an were overrun. That were a banner, a BSB and two points for the general. I take it the damage inflicted by shooting was critical here? The Merwyrm appears a bit of a sta...
by SpellArcher
Sat Aug 05, 2023 12:13 pm
Forum: Army Blogs / Battle reports
Topic: Crossing Swords
Replies: 71
Views: 11037

Re: Crossing Swords

Turn Five 20230609_195018.jpg The Spears marched towards the Beasts, while the Prince charged out of the PG into the Furies and was joined by the now riderless Griffon. The Phoenix Guard (and Archmage) themselves garrisoned the tower. The Frostheart flew around to threaten the Plaguebearers. More o...
by SpellArcher
Wed Aug 02, 2023 11:56 am
Forum: Painting and modelling
Topic: Loren is rising - getting my asrais back into shape.
Replies: 11
Views: 2439

Re: Loren is rising - getting my asrais back into shape.

The cloak and sword guy looks quite dramatic.
by SpellArcher
Sun Jul 30, 2023 8:46 pm
Forum: Fields of Fantasy
Topic: Warhammer Armies Project: a search for experience.
Replies: 87
Views: 13358

Re: Warhammer Armies Project: a search for experience.

Congratulations! Sounds like the Dragon was the main threat and you nailed it eventually Aerendar.
Aerendar Valandil wrote: Thu Jul 27, 2023 9:16 am 10 Warriors Sword&Shield
I believe these haven't been seen since maybe 4th edition?
by SpellArcher
Sat Jul 29, 2023 12:11 pm
Forum: Army Blogs / Battle reports
Topic: Crossing Swords
Replies: 71
Views: 11037

Re: Crossing Swords

Turn Four (continued) The Daemonettes charged the Sister again. Flamers moved round the side of the Spears and the Furies flew in to block the PG. The wounded BSB left the Plaguebearers (who continued to backpedal) to escape Convocation. Somewhat unkindly, the Lord of Change left the PB's to burn, ...
by SpellArcher
Fri Jul 28, 2023 9:16 pm
Forum: Army Blogs / Battle reports
Topic: Crossing Swords
Replies: 71
Views: 11037

Re: Crossing Swords

TyrrenAzureblade wrote: Thu Jul 27, 2023 5:21 am These batreps are impressive, keep up the good work!
Thanks dude! Normal service will be resumed shortly.
by SpellArcher
Tue Jul 25, 2023 6:49 pm
Forum: Warhammer: The Old World
Topic: The Old World Dev Diary
Replies: 3
Views: 2099

Re: The Old World Dev Diary

Thanks for this Tyrren, I feel 25mm bases really suit those Dwarfs. Look like most cavalry are still on 25 x 50?
by SpellArcher
Mon Jul 24, 2023 2:35 pm
Forum: Army Blogs / Battle reports
Topic: Crossing Swords
Replies: 71
Views: 11037

Re: Crossing Swords

Turn Four The Frostheart charged the Flesh Hounds from behind whilst Phoenix Guard went into the flank of the still engaged Plague Toad. The Spears made a swift reform. 20230609_190017.jpg Another Beast bit the dust to High Elf fire. Two Flesh Hounds died but they destroyed the RBT and remained loc...
by SpellArcher
Sat Jul 22, 2023 7:07 pm
Forum: Painting and modelling
Topic: Hobby Group Auxilia Work
Replies: 36
Views: 9574

Re: Hobby Group Auxilia Work

Karak Norn Clansman wrote: Fri Jul 21, 2023 7:54 am The sculpted ornaments on this Sisters of Silence Rhino APC were sculpted during one full workshop day's toil for a most noble and Countly friend's Adeptus Custodes army in Warhammer 40'000.
Nice work! Should look splendid when it's all painted.
by SpellArcher
Thu Jul 20, 2023 7:14 pm
Forum: Painting and modelling
Topic: A new painting blog - OK Army project: Last two Maneaters
Replies: 363
Views: 377566

Re: A new painting blog - Airbrush challenge

MasterOfNone wrote: Wed Jul 19, 2023 7:45 pm I oversprayed a bit the green legs, which will need fixing with a brush.
This does show but overall things seem to be going well.
by SpellArcher
Tue Jul 18, 2023 8:01 pm
Forum: Fields of Fantasy
Topic: Getting my Asrai ready to take on the stunties in WAP
Replies: 5
Views: 1702

Re: Getting my Asrai ready to take on the stunties in WAP

Ramesesis wrote: Sun Jul 16, 2023 6:51 pm My new treeman Grot will come
Watch out Dwarfs!
by SpellArcher
Sun Jul 16, 2023 12:57 pm
Forum: Army Blogs / Battle reports
Topic: Crossing Swords
Replies: 71
Views: 11037

Re: Crossing Swords

MasterOfNone wrote: Sat Jul 15, 2023 4:43 pm You never mention the skull canon, did it ever fire?
Yeah, it killed a few infantry I believe. More important I feel was that it encouraged the RBT and especially the monsters to remain behind the obstacles/tower.
by SpellArcher
Sat Jul 15, 2023 1:39 pm
Forum: Army Blogs / Battle reports
Topic: Crossing Swords
Replies: 71
Views: 11037

Re: Crossing Swords

Turn Three 20230609_175513.jpg The High Elf infantry blocks changed tack to deal with the threat from my left. The Frostheart flew round behind the Flesh Hounds and the Archers exited the tower. Fiery Convocation caught light on the Plaguebearers, killing five while shooting removed a pair of Daemo...
by SpellArcher
Sat Jul 08, 2023 12:11 pm
Forum: Army Blogs / Battle reports
Topic: Crossing Swords
Replies: 71
Views: 11037

Re: Crossing Swords

Sounds like a dreadful start for the forces of Chaos... I was, I'll admit, somewhat taken aback. :) Turn Two 20230609_163442.jpg The High Elf Infantry continued forwards whilst Griffon BSB flew in front of the RBT to shield them from the Toads. Ranged damage was less horrific this time, four Daemon...
by SpellArcher
Thu Jul 06, 2023 7:25 pm
Forum: Painting and modelling
Topic: A new painting blog - OK Army project: Last two Maneaters
Replies: 363
Views: 377566

Re: A new painting blog - Eltharion on Stormwing Complete

I finally painted Eltharion, after it sat in a box for nearly five years! Bravo sir! The best praise I can give is to confirm that he's up to your usual excellent standards. I especially like the subtle detail on the wings. Thanks to Seredain and his griffon BSB for inspiring me to get this done. A...
by SpellArcher
Tue Jul 04, 2023 11:36 am
Forum: Army Blogs / Battle reports
Topic: Crossing Swords
Replies: 71
Views: 11037

Re: Crossing Swords

Turn One The High Elf infantry advanced in the centre, while Griffon BSB flew round behind the RBT. A terrific fusillade of magic and shooting killed a Beast and wiped out the Horrors and Herald in the building. 20230609_152729.jpg Nurgle's forces responded with an advance on my left, except the ch...
by SpellArcher
Sun Jul 02, 2023 7:42 pm
Forum: Painting and modelling
Topic: A new painting blog - OK Army project: Last two Maneaters
Replies: 363
Views: 377566

Re: A new painting blog - New troll unit Complete

I would not say that it makes no sense to put a dragon in an army list. On the other hand, I feel a wyvern is wasted points: The Star Dragon is clearly worth it, others are interesting but a little risky IMHO. The Wyvern has a S6 Thunderstomp, is fairly hard to kill and reasonably cheap, I'd give i...
by SpellArcher
Fri Jun 30, 2023 6:21 pm
Forum: Painting and modelling
Topic: A new painting blog - OK Army project: Last two Maneaters
Replies: 363
Views: 377566

Re: A new painting blog - New troll unit Complete

MasterOfNone wrote: Wed Jun 28, 2023 7:03 pm A different version of a monster I already have painted and posted here, and which makes little sense to put in an army list...
Now that I think this is a very poor clue, I can think of several examples that match the above.
OK then, it has a scaly skin.
Dragon?
by SpellArcher
Thu Jun 29, 2023 8:48 pm
Forum: Army Blogs / Battle reports
Topic: Crossing Swords
Replies: 71
Views: 11037

Re: Crossing Swords

Looking forward to the report Your wish is my command. The photos used in this report are both mine and my opponent's, thanks to The Cavalry Prince for this. Spells and Deployment The Archmage rolled Hand of Glory and Fiery Convocation, choosing Fury of Khaine and Drain Magic also. The only thing m...
by SpellArcher
Wed Jun 28, 2023 6:46 pm
Forum: Painting and modelling
Topic: A new painting blog - OK Army project: Last two Maneaters
Replies: 363
Views: 377566

Re: A new painting blog - New troll unit Complete

MasterOfNone wrote: Fri Jun 23, 2023 10:46 am Plus a monster that has been in my drawer for years...
Give us a clue?
Shannar, Sealord wrote: Tue Jun 27, 2023 1:12 am And completing a project has a way of leading into the next, as long as you can keep it going.
Absolutely. I'm currently on a roll with games to paint for. Nice to see you again Shannar.
by SpellArcher
Mon Jun 26, 2023 6:44 pm
Forum: Army Blogs / Battle reports
Topic: Crossing Swords
Replies: 71
Views: 11037

Re: Crossing Swords

No specific thoughts to offer, except I envy your opportunity to play. Here I am limited to painting and playing both sides. It must be frustrating, though your brush is doing great work sir! No redirectors, no fast moving units (almost), which is unusual for High Elves. Yeah, it's a lot of Infantr...
by SpellArcher
Sat Jun 24, 2023 11:21 am
Forum: Painting and modelling
Topic: A new painting blog - OK Army project: Last two Maneaters
Replies: 363
Views: 377566

Re: A new painting blog - New troll unit Complete

Oh these are splendid.

:)

You've really brought out their character MoN.
by SpellArcher
Thu Jun 22, 2023 8:11 pm
Forum: Army Blogs / Battle reports
Topic: Crossing Swords
Replies: 71
Views: 11037

Re: Crossing Swords

Cruel Summer 20230609_123523.jpg Seredain kindly received me once more and battle was joined at 2500pts. His host: High Elves of the West Prince, D/Armour, Giant Blade, Merwyrm Shield, MR 1 Archmage, Lvl 4 High, Scroll, Ring of Fury, 4+ Ward BSB, World Dragon, Heavy Armour, Griffon with Swooping St...
by SpellArcher
Mon Jun 19, 2023 6:45 pm
Forum: Army Blogs / Battle reports
Topic: The Cavalry Prince - List Design, Tactics, Battle Reports
Replies: 1821
Views: 842433

Re: The Cavalry Prince - List Design, Tactics, Battle Reports

The Banner elevates the piece to a higher level threat. He’d be useful more often with a bow+potion combo but with this flag he has the potential to he’s alpha A capacity to do unusual things? Maybe it's like the Shield of Saphery PG, the 3+ Ward combined with a still formidable offense takes it to...
by SpellArcher
Sat Jun 17, 2023 1:19 pm
Forum: Army Blogs / Battle reports
Topic: Crossing Swords
Replies: 71
Views: 11037

Re: Crossing Swords

Firstly, the list has no shooting. None. No Skillcannon to keep powerful enemy flyers honest. No Flamers to remove redirectors. In short, this hurts board control. Yes it has flyers of its own but only the Drones project charge threat. It has two units of Horrors which can default to low strength ma...
by SpellArcher
Fri Jun 16, 2023 4:27 pm
Forum: Army Blogs / Battle reports
Topic: Crossing Swords
Replies: 71
Views: 11037

Re: Crossing Swords

Case Study - Kairos MKGT List I was particularly struck by the following list which Seredain faced in the last round of the Milton Keynes Grand Tournament a few years back. It's very powerful but quite unbalanced and it was fortunate to hold The Cavalry Prince to a draw. Especially frustrating as a...
by SpellArcher
Wed Jun 14, 2023 7:49 pm
Forum: Army Blogs / Battle reports
Topic: Crossing Swords
Replies: 71
Views: 11037

Re: Crossing Swords

List Implications The Fiends I used in the first game were usefully fast but didn't stand up in combat well enough. Had the RBT been trained on them, they wouldn't have made it that far. The Chaos Dwarfs I replaced them with did a job delaying the Phoenix Guard but it was an expensive way to buy a ...
by SpellArcher
Tue Jun 13, 2023 7:21 pm
Forum: Army Blogs / Battle reports
Topic: Crossing Swords
Replies: 71
Views: 11037

Re: Crossing Swords

Commiserations SpellArcher, though thank you for taking the photos of your battle, putting them up, and writing up the report. You're welcome Doctor. Funnily enough though I was content with how things went. My only query is about Seredain's Griffon BSB - do you why was it placed in front of his RB...