azuretide
Sergeant
407 Posts
    
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| I think my pick has to go to the Dracolich:
Paralysis dc 23 is rediculously powerful just imagine its on the first attack. somone comes up to hit him. He retaliates they fail paralysis and he lays out 100 pts more of damage for 125 damage in one round ouch. Can we say good bye aspects? whats your favorite piece.
Now that all the stats are out whats your favorite? | |
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zenthrus
Commander
4836 Posts
SLC, UT
| | 06/16/2006 11:53 PM |
| Dracolich just doesn't have enough HP. He basically requires a Beholder to go with him.
My pick is the Cleric of Syreth. I get a nice backup commander, legion's shield of faith, and magic weapon on a single piece? Most excellent.
Runner-up would be Blue Barney. That boy is a monster and you can squeeze three in an Epic warband. Kudos to the blue-dude [^] | |
Knight Warlord a.k.a. Commander (#32) in only 6 months. Where's my pie?
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jos1-1
Sergeant
829 Posts
| | 06/17/2006 12:21 AM |
| | can someone post a line with the stats please? i been out of this loop and it makes me sad... lol | |
Poor student looking for minis =D | |
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zenthrus
Commander
4836 Posts
SLC, UT
| | 06/17/2006 12:26 AM |
| Drop by General once in a while [)]
http://www.maxminis.com/forums/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=21651
The only unknown stats are Dragonwrought Kobold and Epic Griffon Cavalry. | |
Knight Warlord a.k.a. Commander (#32) in only 6 months. Where's my pie?
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Vrecknidj
Warlord
10301 Posts
United States
| | 06/17/2006 1:20 AM |
| I'm really liking the Purple Worm. The DC 20 or get swallowed thing is really awful. I'm going to have to wait a few weeks though, to get a better feel for the set.
Dave | |
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Pegasus Knight
Sergeant
896 Posts
| | 06/17/2006 2:43 AM |
| Well. Considering there's nothing with Construct-bane (I'm getting dreadfully tired of seeing Constructs everywhere, see), I had to think it over. But my nod goes to the Small Copper Dragon. It's an incredibly versatile tool piece, and I think it'll work out well.
Is it as awe-inspiring as some other pieces in WotDQ? Not in the least. But I think it has so many uses, that it's hard to pass up. | |
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Prince o the Raven Banner
Sergeant
606 Posts
| | 06/17/2006 3:10 AM |
| I kinda like the Spellscale Sorceror.
He is perfect to run with Elminster.
Counterspell screws Couatl/Marut, or any other Buff dependant band.
He waorks by himself.
The Ogre Skirmisher has a lot of promise.
It's a Xen'Drik just dangerous.
The Cadaver Collector is TOO good.
There is a certain Dwarf that is just plain nuts, and I have wanted to make a Dwarf theme band for a loong time now.
Spellscale is the piece for me though. | |
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orcmonk220
Underboss
1608 Posts
| | 06/17/2006 4:22 AM |
| I would have to, actually, call Purple Worm for 500pt. He rocks! Just, whoa.
200pt, has to be the Cadavar Collector. Brutal, plain and simple. | |
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Crystal King
Sneak
141 Posts
| | 06/17/2006 6:52 AM |
| I have to say that so far I am really impressed with a lot of the figures in this set. All of the EPIC pieces look like a lot of fun to play. But since I don't think he's been said yet I have to say that the Mountain Troll looks pretty good to me.
With two attacks at 40 damage, a lot of hp, three stunning attacks, and regeneration 10, he looks like he could be staying around on the field for a while. [:)] | |
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Sirohk
Commander
3812 Posts
USA
| | 06/17/2006 8:23 AM |
| I'm really liking the LARGE GREEN DRAGON. [^]
2nd runner up would be TORDEK. [:)]
3rd runner up would be WAR WEAVER. [)]
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froffenhoffer
Sergeant
702 Posts
| | 06/17/2006 8:42 AM |
| I like the redspawn belcher for his cool ability.
BUt more than him i like the Large fang dragon, has massive damage+hp. | |
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nedleeds
Warrior
239 Posts
| | 06/17/2006 11:33 AM |
| Gold Medal: Warden of the Wood - I am a sucker for a good Beastmaster and the Lion of Turdville was such a wretched pile that this figure looks great. Fearless Bears and angry wolves.
Silver Medal: Mounted Blackguard - Maybe more for the sculpt, the stats are rather undifferent then his on-foot brother. If he had Cleave like all BG's are required to have he'd be really sweet, riding in and cleaning up fodder with a few hoofs to the skull and swipes of the sword.
Bronze Medal: Tundra Scout - Reminds me of wiffle ball in the back yard :) | |
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kuyadz
Skirmisher
33 Posts
| | 06/17/2006 11:38 AM |
| | for me it is the Blackguard on Nightmare. that will be my no one chase piece. then followed by Cardaver Collector. that guy has a superb sculpt and a nifty ability. following closely are large green dragon and Tordek. but i would trade big for the blackguard on nightmare | |
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scifirules
Sergeant
354 Posts
| | 06/17/2006 11:43 AM |
| | My favorite WotDQ skirmish piece is the Magma Hurler. Its ranged damage is ungodly (15 + 15 fire!), and it can be brought into CG with the Bonded Fire Summoner. My next favorite would be the Cadaver Collector (it's like an evil Marut...on crack!). | |
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Wish
Sergeant
399 Posts
| | 06/17/2006 12:06 PM |
| For 200, I like the Redspawn Firebelcher.
For 500, I'm liking the Purple Worm best so far.
Opinions subject to change once I actually start seeing them in play. | | | |
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SneakyJoeKDB
Sergeant
592 Posts
Utah
| | 06/17/2006 12:24 PM |
| For 500, Aspect of Bahamut, one of the meanest dragons I have seen so far.
200, Between Tordek and Warden of the Woods. Both have something to add to my favorite factions. | |
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Kissmykiester
Sergeant
523 Posts
| | 06/17/2006 12:51 PM |
| From a totally skirmish standpoint, I think...and this is just my humble opinion, that the best mini from WoTDQ is the "Diseased Dire Rat" Especially in Epic. Every LE warband will most likely have one.
There's also the Witchknife which comes in second-- I just think that universally hated ability is hilarious! But it's the Spell Silencer ability I love.
Honorable mention should go to the Stirge. I read the thread on Stirge warbands and I swear...I laugh so hard that I peed myself. (Just a little bit though)
It just dawned on me that the Sorcerer on Black Dragon can be pulled into CG...hmmmmmmmm
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djtool
Sergeant
584 Posts
Crystal MN, USA
| | 06/17/2006 1:51 PM |
| my favorite is the golden protectar(?) all around useful piece that I'll have a hard time not including in a LG band.
others are WotW, stirge, and tavern brawler...come on the guys throwing a mug at someone! | |
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Benimoto
Underboss
1125 Posts
| | 06/17/2006 1:54 PM |
| My favorite minis are perhaps the Tundra Scout and the Sorcerer on Black Dragon. I like, from a design standpoint, how they combined the abilites of both the mount and the rider into a single skirmish piece.
That said, there are other ways to do that. I wonder if we'll ever get a piece where both the mount and the rider have seperate activations with totally seperate abilites. | |
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Newtoncain
Commander
2983 Posts
Land of 10,000 taxes
| | 06/17/2006 2:06 PM |
| | LGD[:0] | |
They just don't know what's good in life...Conan, tell them what is good in life.
To rip the boosters. To count the minis spilled out before you, and to hear the indifference of the women... | |
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Janos M.
Underboss
1015 Posts
Hamburg / GErmany
| | 06/17/2006 2:30 PM |
| Spellscale Sorcerer
I think he is the only figure to retire my Elf Pyromancer... | |
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Knight of the
Round Table
Thenameless
Warlord
9044 Posts
The Fortress of Solitude
| | 06/17/2006 2:49 PM |
| | Barney does look tough in epic play. But, all of the 200 pt options are a bit overwhelming right now. | |
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Gloom_
Sergeant
583 Posts
| | 06/17/2006 3:19 PM |
| 200- Mounted Blackguard is the one I'm liking the most, solid speed, good attacks, and the ablility to make Duergars and their ilk all but fearless.
500- I can't choose between the Purple Worm (very good damage effects and mobility) and the Sorcerer on Black (Interesting options) | |
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Round Table
Thenameless
Warlord
9044 Posts
The Fortress of Solitude
| | 06/17/2006 3:24 PM |
| quote:
Originally posted by Janos M.
Spellscale Sorcerer
I think he is the only figure to retire my Elf Pyromancer...
While I do agree that the Spellscale Sorcerer is an interesting piece (counterspell is very nice), there is no way that it can replace the Elf Pyromancer. A first turn fireball can be devastating on the enemy, and those energy resistances can be golden against the right warbands. | |
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cerberuspuppy
Warrior
288 Posts
| | 06/17/2006 5:35 PM |
| quote:
Originally posted by Thenameless
quote:
Originally posted by Janos M.
Spellscale Sorcerer
I think he is the only figure to retire my Elf Pyromancer...
While I do agree that the Spellscale Sorcerer is an interesting piece (counterspell is very nice), there is no way that it can replace the Elf Pyromancer. A first turn fireball can be devastating on the enemy, and those energy resistances can be golden against the right warbands.
The Spellscale can douse that Fireball, which is less useful now that you aren't wiping out 6 pieces of fodder with it. ROE can save you just as much damage, but much more often.
I'm not saying he's better, or that a first round Fireball doesn't sting, but I do think that in the right circumstances, the Spellscale is a better metagame choice.
And that's what it boils down to- he's going to drift in and out of the metagame for a long time. | |
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cerberuspuppy
Warrior
288 Posts
| | 06/17/2006 6:40 PM |
| Lots of good picks, but a single favorite for Skirmish? Probably the Cadaver Collector. It's nice to see LE get a really good titan again- this is one of the best in the 200 point game. Not only that, but it has the stats to be a good hitter in Epic.
+22/+22(30) on a non-Epic LE mini? Has to be a typo. :P
There are others I really like too. The Sorcerer on Black and Tundra Scout look like they are both strong and fun to play. The Blackguard is one of the first minis I want to get. There is alot of good stuff in this one. | |
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Zyla
Underboss
1187 Posts
| | 06/18/2006 3:33 AM |
| | Golden Protector, adds alot for its point cost. | |
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Dr.Cornelius
Warrior
338 Posts
| | 06/18/2006 6:13 AM |
| quote:
Originally posted by zenthrus
Dracolich just doesn't have enough HP. He basically requires a Beholder to go with him.
If all you want is healing for the Dracolich go with Aspect of Nerull over the Beholder. Nerull inflicts 30 negative per turn with reach 2 and has 125 hp vs 95 for the Beholder. | |
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Tooninki
Warrior
272 Posts
Finland
| | 06/18/2006 7:02 AM |
| | in 500pts Eldricth giant is for me and for 200pts its Cadaver collector, help his ac by fodder screen he is coing to hit despite cover | |
Life is...
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Goldmoon
Sergeant
986 Posts
| | 06/18/2006 7:33 AM |
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For 200 points, Tordek,(a semi-titian dwarf follower), Warweaver and Mounted blackguard.
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Vrecknidj
Warlord
10301 Posts
United States
| | 06/18/2006 9:27 AM |
| quote:
Originally posted by Newtoncain
LGD[:0]
You're pretty much constitutionally required to run one of these in the Grinder. Besides playing against you, I think the only other player I could predict would be Pegasus Knight.
[:)]
Dave | |
Knowledge Arcana editor issues 5-9, Phoenix Lore Magazine editor, assistant editor for Rite Publishing;
My Trade Thread and My Reference Thread; Winner of WBC IV, IX and XIII; Rule #0: bshugg is always right! | |
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Tgt
Sergeant
574 Posts
| | 06/18/2006 10:35 AM |
| | Big Blue Barney. He´s just mean [}:)] | |
VINDICATED Champion of the Mounted Blackguard
DoD called shot: Phrenic Manticore
They´re taking the Hobbits to Isengard!
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cerberuspuppy
Warrior
288 Posts
| | 06/18/2006 11:41 AM |
| quote:
Originally posted by Zyla
Golden Protector, adds alot for its point cost.
Yeah, I noticed that too. I was taking a second look at his stats, and you do get alot for 41 points. | |
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Tried
Sergeant
497 Posts
| | 06/18/2006 9:32 PM |
| I agree with many of the statements made here.
I'm not going to list my favs - because at this point, i just don't know. Maybe the DW kobold...[)]
But what really impresses me is the variety of figures that have been listed. Superb. Sure, we all have preconceived notions about what we want to see, but in this case, i think we got an interesting yet predominantly unexpected mix.
Hopefully, many of these turn out to stick well in the meta, and shake things up a bit....
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Let it be. | |
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MechaKingGhidra
Sergeant
632 Posts
| | 06/19/2006 12:31 AM |
| | Aspect of Tiamat for me. The Mountain Troll is a close second, though. The Sorcerer on Black Dragon is an even closer third. | |
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