Battle at the Border III - Army Discussion

[kolakoski]

1st Tent. Army

180 Q-9
120 Kaemon
120 Hydra
100 Krav
80 Raelin
80 Deathreavers x 2
30 Eldgrim
10 Isamu
780

[killercactus]

Without knowing the details of each scenario (or reading the thread, like I probably should), I'd go for some versatile figures, some filler, and make sure Cyprien was around if there was a treasure hunt.

Cyprien - 150
Sonya - 195
Q9 - 375
Raelin - 455
Marro Stingers x4 - 695
Drow Chainfighter - 720
Air Elemental - 750
Marcu - 770
Isamu - 780

130

Stingers x2/Isamu

260

Q9/Raelin
Cyp/Sonya/Stingers
Stingers x4/Marcu

390

Q9/Raelin/Stingers x2/Isamu
Cyprien/Sonya/Stingers x3/Isamu

520

Q9/Raelin/Stingers x4/Marcu
Cyprien/Sonya/Raelin/Stingers x4

The other fillers can be added if needed for matchups.

[Devil's Advocate]

I would definitely include the Airborne Elite. The AE can dominate many different types of scenarios with their amazing drop ability (the retchets can also be very good but are less dominating in a normal game)

[Bengi]

Originally Posted by ollie

I'm worried about it in the other direction---what if there is a scenario for which I can't field most of my units and maybe have to be well under thea allowed total? Unlikely I guess, it just seemed worth clearing up.

Highly unlikely and I think we could make an on the fly decision if that were to happen.

[Dread Pirate Fooflesnort]

I'm a pretty inexperienced player, and this will be my first tournament. I have absolutely no idea how to go about coming up with an army like this, and I don't have anything from D&D or wave 9. Any advice, anyone?

[Darkmage7a]

Originally Posted by Dread Pirate Fooflesnort

I'm a pretty inexperienced player, and this will be my first tournament. I have absolutely no idea how to go about coming up with an army like this, and I don't have anything from D&D or wave 9. Any advice, anyone?

It might be easier to help you if we had a better idea of what you have.

[Dread Pirate Fooflesnort]

Originally Posted by Darkmage7a

It might be easier to help you if we had a better idea of what you have.

My whole collection? Here goes...

RotV
SotM
Wave 1 x1
Wave 2 x1, 2x Drones/Minions
Wave 3 x1, minus Microcorps, and Gorillas/Hounds
Wave 4 x1
Wave 5 x1
Wave 6 x1, 2x Zombies
Wave 7 x1, minus Fiends/Vamps
Wave 8 x1, minus Heroes
Flagbearers
All large expansions/terrain sets x1

[Bengi]

Originally Posted by Dread Pirate Fooflesnort

I'm a pretty inexperienced player, and this will be my first tournament. I have absolutely no idea how to go about coming up with an army like this, and I don't have anything from D&D or wave 9. Any advice, anyone?

I would try a mix of strong heroes and unique squads. Maybe pick 1 common unit that you like and bring 2-3 squads of them. Really, you should pick units that you are most familiar with and know how to use, so that when the pre-set army has something new to you, it won't be as much to remember during the game.

[Darkmage7a]

How much for your wave 4? No just kidding.

Listen to Bengi, use a good mix of heroes and squads and stick with units you play often to keep things moving smoothly. This isn't really the best example of a normal tournament either, we're trying to push the norm and think outside the box on this one. So in a way you might be on more of an even footing with everyone else than you think.

[Dread Pirate Fooflesnort]

Originally Posted by Bengi

I would try a mix of strong heroes and unique squads. Maybe pick 1 common unit that you like and bring 2-3 squads of them. Really, you should pick units that you are most familiar with and know how to use, so that when the pre-set army has something new to you, it won't be as much to remember during the game.

Originally Posted by Darkmage7a

How much for your wave 4? No just kidding.

Listen to Bengi, use a good mix of heroes and squads and stick with units you play often to keep things moving smoothly. This isn't really the best example of a normal tournament either, we're trying to push the norm and think outside the box on this one. So in a way you might be on more of an even footing with everyone else than you think.

Sounds great! Thanks!

[Warlord Alpha]

Originally Posted by dok

380: TKN, Grubsx3, Marro Warriors, Marcu OR Q9, Warriors of Ashrax2, Raelin, Marcu
450: TKN, Grubsx3, Marro Warriors, Raelin, Isamu OR Q9, Warriors of Ashrax2, Raelin, Marro Warriors, Marcu, Isamu (10 points light)
520: TKN, Grubsx3, Q9, Marcu, Isamu OR TKN, Grubsx3, Raelin, Warriors of Ashrax2, Marcu, Isamu
590: TKN, Grubsx3, Q9, Raelin, Marcu OR TKN, Grubsx3, Raelin, Warriors of Ashrax2, Marro Warriors, Marcu, Isamu (20 points light)

Huh, Tor-Kul-Na....that gives me ideas. I bet I can bring TKN and some grubs...



Even with TKN and 2x grubs, that leaves me 500 points to work with.

[Mombo101]

Originally Posted by Warlord Alpha

Huh, Tor-Kul-Na....that gives me ideas. I bet I can bring TKN and some grubs...



Even with TKN and 2x grubs, that leaves me 500 points to work with.

I personally think anything over 150 points is pushing it. Tor-Kul-Na might not actually be a good bet at all. You're running a limited amount of points, and theoretically you want to give yourself the best bang for your buck. I do admit, what I posted needs work and will probably see some changes between now and April 17th, but I think the most expensive unit I run is 140 points.

Now, if you were to say Tul-Bak-Ra, I think that's another story entirely....