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2014/09/11 23:17:05
Subject: [2500] - Orcs and Goblins - New to O+G need major help
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Twisted Trueborn with Blaster
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My brother and I just got an amazing deal and got the following models for $200USD:
black orc warboss
warboss on wyvern
orc shaman
goblin shaman
60 shield+spear boyz
120 shield+spear goblins
60 bow goblins
9 fanatics
a crap ton of netter goblins
50 spider riders
11 boar boyz
boar chariot
20 black orcs
araknarok spider
giant
6 river trolls
rock lobba
mangler squig
Yeah, that's nearly 5000 points. So how the heck do I build the best possible 2500 point army with this?
I don't even know where to start.
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2014/09/12 03:12:58
Subject: [2500] - Orcs and Goblins - New to O+G need major help
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Evasive Eshin Assassin
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With this? I'll take a crack at it (not 100% sure on the points, though):
1 Orc War Boss + Sword of Striking + Enchanted Shield + Talisman of Preservation + Ironcurse Icon (185)
nine times out of ten, the extra points you're paying for the Black Orc character isn't worth it.
1 Orc Great Shaman + lvl4 + Talisman of Endurance + Dispel Scroll (240)
1 Orc Big Boss + battle standard + great weapon + Armour of Destiny (139)
just use one of the normal orc standard bearers for now
1 Goblin Shaman + lvl2 + Power Scroll (105)
40 Orcs + shields + Big 'Uns + full command + standard of Discipline (330)
spears are a poor choice. You can tell your opponent they "count as" hand weapons, or cut off the tops to make clubs, or buy a big pack of Orc bits on ebay for a few bucks
50 Night Goblins + Netters + musician + standard + 1 Fanatic (250)
20 Night Goblins + musician + standard + 3 Fanatics (155)
5 Goblin Spider Riders + shortbows + musician (75)
5 Goblin Spider Riders + shortbows + musician (75)
wolf riders are cheaper and faster, but these'll do in a pinch
10 Bor Boyz + spears + musician + standard (200)
not a great unit, honestly. Black Orcs would be better, but 20 is too small for my liking
1 Boar Chariot (80)
wolf chariots have the same impact hits for almost half the cost
6 Trolls (210)
these guys are awesome. No need to pay the extra points for special Trolls, though. These ones'll do great.
Rock Lobber (85)
you really want more than one of these
Arachnarok (290)
Mangler Squig (65)
see Rock Lobber
To expand, try to get a hold of more war machines (of all kinds), Trolls, Wolf Chariots, and Savage Orcs. Those are "Da' Best" units, according to most people. After that, I'd consider Squig Herds and Pump Wagons.
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This message was edited 1 time. Last update was at 2014/09/12 03:19:12
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2014/09/17 03:00:11
Subject: Re:[2500] - Orcs and Goblins - New to O+G need major help
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Twisted Trueborn with Blaster
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Thank you so much for your advice, it weighed heavily in making a few decisions.
We decided we're going to scratchbuild a bunch of spear chukkas and possibly another rock lobba, and buy a doom diver or 2. What you you think of this list?
Orc Great Shaman ML4, earthing rod, talisman of preservation
Goblin Shaman ML2, dispel scroll
Goblin Shaman ML2, channelling staff
Orc Big Boss: shield, BSBm armor of destiny
5 Spider riders w/ bows
5 Spider riders w/ bows
40 Night Goblins w/ bows, 3 fanatics
50 Night Goblins w/ spears and shields, musician and standard, 1 fanatic
50 Night Goblins w/ spears and shields, musician and standard, 1 fanatic
20 Black Orcs w/ shields and full command (Orc character bunker)
4 speak chukkas
6 trolls
Doom diver
2 rock lobbas each with orc bully
2 mangler squigs
Comes out to 2482 so I have wiggle room to add/drop magic items from characters, because I know there are better choices than what I made above. Thoughts?
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2014/09/17 08:42:39
Subject: [2500] - Orcs and Goblins - New to O+G need major help
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Killer Klaivex
Oceanside, CA
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Drop the shaman with the channel staff.
Add an orc warboss.
You really want the Ld9 over the 8.
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2014/09/18 04:43:09
Subject: Re:[2500] - Orcs and Goblins - New to O+G need major help
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Twisted Trueborn with Blaster
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I agree, the more I looked at it the less I felt the LD8 would be enough. My huge concern is not having the ML4 caster... lots and lots of magic in my local meta Trying to figure out what to drop to keep the shaman, though.
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2014/09/18 21:40:16
Subject: [2500] - Orcs and Goblins - New to O+G need major help
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Evasive Eshin Assassin
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Drop the Goblin Shamans down to 1 Night Goblin Shaman with a scroll.
Drop the Goblin archers down to 25.
Drop the Bullies down on the Lobbers.
That'll save you 150.
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