Hero of Skirmish
doubtofbuddha
Commander
3371 Posts
    
 | | 06/22/2006 1:43 PM |
| So it looks like I am going to be playing in the Qualifier on Saturday after all (pending some last minute oppossition from any of the local community.) However, I am not quite sure what warband to bring. I am kind of bored with playing marut builds, so that is pretty much out, and I would prefer to run something tactically interesting but at the same time having a good chance of winning. I don't want to throw away my DCI rating, after all.
So, I would like to hear suggestions for a warband that I should bring Saturday.
If I don't find any suggestions I like then, I am going to just run Archmage or Dragonnes. [:P] | |
I am not gone. | |
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Fenris
Sergeant
974 Posts
| | 06/22/2006 1:47 PM |
| Aspect of Lolth x 2
Gnoll Sarge
filler
With all the LG running around, you might do ok! | |
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SneakyJoeKDB
Sergeant
593 Posts
Utah
| | 06/22/2006 1:50 PM |
| Well, this band did well for me and you need to be very tactful how you use it.
2 x Aspect of Kord
1 x Inspiring Martial
1 x Crow Shaman
1 X timber Wolf
1 X Elf Warrior
2 X Xeph
GMA with the Kords allows for some interesting moves. You can base Couatls/ Balistas very easy, you can hit and run mutli beater bands to equalize the engagment round. This band performs very well against Couatl+ Titan builds. The harder matchups are 4+ Beaters but the hit and run tactics can equalize those.
Map: Dragonshrine, has plenty of open area to use the Kords speed to your advantage and makes it easy to back door your opponent. Also, the obvious resistances and the magic circles. | |
"Like a thief in the Night"
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Jerry_Damage01
Sneak
146 Posts
| | 06/22/2006 1:53 PM |
| | If you're feeling lucky, try SWarm. It's my new favorite band. :) And what I was going to bring to GA had I made it down. | |
Champion of the Aspect of Damage
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Felagund
Sergeant
922 Posts
| | 06/22/2006 1:53 PM |
| | Run Octoskull! It'll totally obliterate any multi-Chraal warbands. [:D] | |
Champion of Gnomes | |
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Hero of Skirmish
doubtofbuddha
Commander
3371 Posts
| | 06/22/2006 1:55 PM |
| quote:
Originally posted by Fenris
Aspect of Lolth x 2
Gnoll Sarge
filler
With all the LG running around, you might do ok!
That IS pretty interesting. I will keep it under consideration (and try to figure out how to get ahold of a second Aspect of Lolth if I do play it.) | |
I am not gone. | |
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Hero of Skirmish
doubtofbuddha
Commander
3371 Posts
| | 06/22/2006 2:01 PM |
| quote:
Originally posted by SneakyJoeKDB
Well, this band did well for me and you need to be very tactful how you use it.
2 x Aspect of Kord
1 x Inspiring Martial
1 x Crow Shaman
1 X timber Wolf
1 X Elf Warrior
2 X Xeph
I would play that, but I've already played a very similar warband (subbing out the Elf Warrior and the Inspiring Marshal for the Xeph Warrior.) While, I won the tournament that I played the warband with I wasn't quite comfortable with how it run. Still, its an option. | |
I am not gone. | |
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Hero of Skirmish
doubtofbuddha
Commander
3371 Posts
| | 06/22/2006 2:02 PM |
| quote:
Originally posted by Jerry_Damage01
If you're feeling lucky, try SWarm. It's my new favorite band. :) And what I was going to bring to GA had I made it down.
I am already expecting multiple people to bring SWarm to our qualifier (its pretty popular here.) So I would rather be different. [:)] | |
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Hero of Skirmish
doubtofbuddha
Commander
3371 Posts
| | 06/22/2006 2:06 PM |
| quote:
Originally posted by Felagund
Run Octoskull! It'll totally obliterate any multi-Chraal warbands. [:D]
Yes, multi-Chraal warbands. Those are ALL over the place. [:P] | |
I am not gone. | |
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Felagund
Sergeant
922 Posts
| | 06/22/2006 2:07 PM |
| quote:
Originally posted by doubtofbuddha
I am already expecting multiple people to bring SWarm to our qualifier (its pretty popular here.) So I would rather be different. [:)]
If that's the case, why don't you put that repaint from your avatar to good use? Go multi-Zak! | |
Champion of Gnomes | |
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Hero of Skirmish
doubtofbuddha
Commander
3371 Posts
| | 06/22/2006 2:09 PM |
| quote:
Originally posted by Felagund
quote:
Originally posted by doubtofbuddha
I am already expecting multiple people to bring SWarm to our qualifier (its pretty popular here.) So I would rather be different. [:)]
If that's the case, why don't you put that repaint from your avatar to good use? Go multi-Zak!
I do have 4 Zakya Rakshasas.... | |
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grifter100
Skirmisher
48 Posts
| | 06/22/2006 2:14 PM |
| Why don´t you show us all what a Hexendrik band in the hands of top player is able to do?
Or, if you´re feeling really silly, just GAZE ALL DAY! ;P | |
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simage
Sergeant
748 Posts
| | 06/22/2006 2:15 PM |
| Hey doubt,
Run the band that I wanted to play at a qualifier but couldn't
I will email it to you
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http://www.maxminis.com/forums/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=12270 | |
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Kalrin
Sneak
90 Posts
| | 06/22/2006 2:24 PM |
| Archmage 98
Cleric of Kord 32
Graycloak Ranger 15
Half-Ogre Barbarian x2 50
Xeph Warrior 3
Wolf 0
198 pts.
Run it on Kings Road of course :).
Alternately you could try:
Greenfang Druid 50
Dire Bear 44
Cleric of Kord 32
Spirit Folk Fighter x3 57
Graycloak Ranger 15
Timber Wolf 0
198 points.
No one will see the last one coming. Not even anyone who reads this thread!
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Jerry_Damage01
Sneak
146 Posts
| | 06/22/2006 2:24 PM |
| quote:
Originally posted by doubtofbuddha
quote:
Originally posted by Felagund
quote:
Originally posted by doubtofbuddha
I am already expecting multiple people to bring SWarm to our qualifier (its pretty popular here.) So I would rather be different. [:)]
If that's the case, why don't you put that repaint from your avatar to good use? Go multi-Zak!
I do have 4 Zakya Rakshasas....
Yeah those cats aren't kind to the SWarm. I hate seeing 1, let alone 4. I'm glad no one locally plays them in their quads. | |
Champion of the Aspect of Damage
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Gloom_
Sergeant
583 Posts
| | 06/22/2006 2:25 PM |
| quote:
Originally posted by Felagund
Run Octoskull! It'll totally obliterate any multi-Chraal warbands. [:D]
Mint. 8-Skull now has a proper warband-y name [:D] Lets use it lots, and get it into official parlance. | |
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kgradert13
Sergeant
909 Posts
| | 06/22/2006 2:29 PM |
| | Triple Couatl/Arcane Ballista | |
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robbdaman
Underboss
2380 Posts
| | 06/22/2006 2:37 PM |
| And here I thought you were wanting to help out your locals morale. Shame!
Well if you must play do something silly like:
1X Greenfang Druid
6X Dire Wolf
1X Nebbin
200 pts, 8 acts.
or
1X War Chanter
3X Warforged Barb
1X Aramil
1X Lidda, Rogue
2X Xeph Warrior
200 pts, 8 acts.
or
1X Cleric of Dol Arrah
1X Regdar, Adventurer
1X Rask
2X Justice Archon
1X Aramil
1X Man at Arms
1X Human Commoner
200 pts, 8 acts.
or
1X Cleric of Yondalla
5x Justice Archon
1X Aramil
1X Lantern Bearer
200 pts, 8 acts.
or
1x Village Priest
1X LSD
1X Aramil
4X Arcanix Guard
1X Warforged Scout
200 pts, 8 acts.
R~ | |
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Crystal King
Sneak
141 Posts
| | 06/22/2006 2:37 PM |
| Not quite sure how competitive this would be, but it would be fun if you could get some enslaving off! [:D]
Balor 95
Blood Ghost Berserker 37
Fiendish Girallon 36
Orc Wardrummer 19
Quaggoth Slave 10
Orc Warrior or Gnoll 3
200 points
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memphisto
Warrior
213 Posts
| | 06/22/2006 2:37 PM |
| Brass Samurai
Kord
Rikka
Elf Pyro
Devis
Lidda (4pts)
2 x Xeph
Keep of Fallen Kings
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Beer Baron
Sneak
106 Posts
| | 06/22/2006 2:38 PM |
| Dual Archmage! [|)]
Quint Pegasus? [^]
Red Wizard / Tri Efreeti?! ΖD]
SWarm Heavy?
Human Blackguard
4 x Zakya Rak.
2 x Kobold Miner
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PatEllis15
Commander
4463 Posts
| | 06/22/2006 2:42 PM |
| Go Archmage Jesse... [)]
Pat E | |
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Pegasus Knight
Sergeant
896 Posts
| | 06/22/2006 2:43 PM |
| Serious suggestion: Greenfang Druid + 1 Frenzied Berserker, expand as you see fit. It's a very enjoyable core though you might hit a few snags against certain high-AC bands, I suppose.
Fun suggestion: Inspiring Herd. 1 Inspiring Marshal, 5 Celestial Pegasi, Devis, Timber Wolf, on Dungeon of Blood or any other similarly open map. | |
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- Proud member of Team Low Tier Beasting: I play CG as my main faction!
- Garland, TX 2006 Qualifier Champion
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Beer Baron
Sneak
106 Posts
| | 06/22/2006 2:45 PM |
| quote:
Originally posted by Pegasus Knight
Serious suggestion: Greenfang Druid + 1 Frenzied Berserker, expand as you see fit. It's a very enjoyable core though you might hit a few snags against certain high-AC bands, I suppose.
Fun suggestion: Inspiring Herd. 1 Inspiring Marshal, 5 Celestial Pegasi, Devis, Timber Wolf, on Dungeon of Blood or any other similarly open map.
Yaya! [^] | |
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SneakyJoeKDB
Sergeant
593 Posts
Utah
| | 06/22/2006 2:45 PM |
| | Whatever you pick stick to CG because it needs more love.[:D] | |
"Like a thief in the Night"
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XenoZephyr
Underboss
1083 Posts
| | 06/22/2006 2:47 PM |
| 4x Zakya! I love that band.
HBG
4x Zakya
3x Kobold Miner
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Hero of Skirmish
doubtofbuddha
Commander
3371 Posts
| | 06/22/2006 2:47 PM |
| quote:
Originally posted by SneakyJoeKDB
Whatever you pick stick to CG because it needs more love.[:D]
I probably will! | |
I am not gone. | |
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Hero of Skirmish
doubtofbuddha
Commander
3371 Posts
| | 06/22/2006 2:51 PM |
| quote:
Originally posted by XenoZephyr
4x Zakya! I love that band.
HBG
4x Zakya
3x Kobold Miner
Honestly, my primary concerns with it are over dealing with the threat of single chraal + 3 hitters LE quad bands (breath weapons are no fun) and Arcane Ballistas (giant arrows to the head are no fun.) | |
I am not gone. | |
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IanB
Commander
3112 Posts
| | 06/22/2006 2:59 PM |
| CG version of Gaze All Day, IMO:
Greenfang Druid
Basilisk x5
wild elf raider
hunting cougar | |
Anson on WotC boards | |
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Neon Knight
Sneak
96 Posts
| | 06/22/2006 3:04 PM |
| If you believe that LG is gonna be out in force go with:
Dual Death Slaad
Blue Slaad
Tiefling Captain
Orc Warrior
Orc Warddrummer
Nice thing is, the Couatl can't do anything to decrease the Chaos Hammer damage, nor can a bodyguard soak up that damage because it is not an attack. | |
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Foxman
Sergeant
417 Posts
Calgary, AB, Canada
| | 06/22/2006 3:08 PM |
| Dual wartroll!
Or run a Drizzt warband! Two qualifing warband with drizzt? - that would rock.
Or single wartroll + Rak/zakrak on drow outpost... | |
It would be very unlikely for unlikely events not to occur.
- J. A. Paulos "Innumeracy" | |
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Helzapoppn
Warrior
258 Posts
| | 06/22/2006 3:25 PM |
| One band I really thought would do better...it just needs one good push to make it famous (created by Dave Campeau, so give him credit if you win with it):
25 Cleric of Corellon Larethian
53 Wemic Barbarian
53 Wemic Barbarian
26 Crow Shaman
26 Crow Shaman
06 Devis
06 Mialee
05 Timber Wolf
First turn, Mialee, Cleric and Crows put MW and Cat's Grace on both Wemics, addressing their biggest issues right away. Add Bless and they hit at +18/+13 (25 magic)...and soon as one enemy routs, they become nigh-unstoppable beasts who can dish out 150 magic damage a round (4 attacks + 2 Snake's Swiftnesses).
On top of that, you've got two Chastise Spirits which can devastate a SWarm, four sources of Healing, and Devis for Countersong... | |
Champion of Iconics & the Apparatus of Kwalish (Constructs with Drivers? Brilliant!)
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Hero of Skirmish
doubtofbuddha
Commander
3371 Posts
| | 06/22/2006 3:29 PM |
| | The problem with that is that without forcing a route on your opponent you are stuck with a warband that is going to run away very, very easily. Especially considering the number of Sacred Watchers I expect to see at the tournament. Nothing to route in an all fearless warband. Also Chastise Spirits is hardly devestating to SWarms, considering that incorporeal can block it. Finally, another player I know is bringing something similar to that, so I don't want to copy him. ;) | |
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SneakyJoeKDB
Sergeant
593 Posts
Utah
| | 06/22/2006 3:30 PM |
| | Janos plays a really solid Wemic band on vassal. But, he will have to give you the details on it. I dont want to spoil anything that wasn't warranted. | |
"Like a thief in the Night"
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Hero of Skirmish
doubtofbuddha
Commander
3371 Posts
| | 06/22/2006 3:33 PM |
| | I've seen it. Its very similar to the Wemic warband my friend is playing. | |
I am not gone. | |
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simage
Sergeant
748 Posts
| | 06/22/2006 3:34 PM |
| | Did you get the email of my band? | |
http://www.maxminis.com/forums/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=12270 | |
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Neon Knight
Sneak
96 Posts
| | 06/22/2006 3:42 PM |
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25 Cleric of Corellon Larethian
53 Wemic Barbarian
53 Wemic Barbarian
26 Crow Shaman
26 Crow Shaman
06 Devis
06 Mialee
05 Timber Wolf
Replace Cleric of Corellon for Cleric of Lathander and drop Wolf
Cleric of Lathander can turn the Sacred Watchers and one of them fails a morale, theres you fearless. | |
Daniel the Neon Knight | |
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Zozo
Warrior
218 Posts
| | 06/22/2006 3:44 PM |
| WARNING:THIS IS A JOKE BAND. - Dark Naga(41pts)
- Destrachan x5 (130pts)
- Half-Illthid Lizardfolk x2 (26pts)
197 pts, 8 activations. Cone All Day.[:D] | |
Champion of the Ixitxachitl | |
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Hero of Skirmish
doubtofbuddha
Commander
3371 Posts
| | 06/22/2006 3:44 PM |
| quote:
Originally posted by simage
Did you get the email of my band?
I am at work, and can't check my home e-mail. If you send it to jesse dot dean dot ctr at patrick dot af dot mil, I will check it out. | |
I am not gone. | |
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Hero of Skirmish
doubtofbuddha
Commander
3371 Posts
| | 06/22/2006 3:46 PM |
| quote:
Originally posted by Neon Knight
Replace Cleric of Corellon for Cleric of Lathander and drop Wolf
Cleric of Lathander can turn the Sacred Watchers and one of them fails a morale, theres you fearless.
Wrong alignment. | |
I am not gone. | |
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