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So I haven't played Fantasy in about 5 years and have a bunch of 5th and some 6th edition Brett stuff. Including 6 PK's, Treb, new QK's etc. Basically I need much help. What are the new Brett tactics, what units are mandatory, are Bretts effective in 6th and soon to be 7th edition? Thanks for the help, I need everything I can get thanks again

Is this for the colonial?

Brets are excellent in this edition.

Your basic choices are:

Mixed brets: knights, men @arms, and bowmen. These are probably overall the least effective, and hence will get the best soft scores. But it's more models to paint as well.

Lance heavy Brets: lots of knights. one of the most effective builds, particularly if it's errantry

Magic heavy: 10 dice of life magic plus lances is a fun to play, nasty combo. But it does require slightly more skill than the previous two to play.

RAF: I'm painting this now. Universally hated by people that don't play against it enough. It's actually weaker than lance or magic heavy, but it's the least models to paint and absolutely brutal against certain things.

Knowing you, I'd say going with a mixed list, but heavy on the knights, will probably be the most fun for you.

yep Colonial it is, was over at Warmonger boards and saw what fun you guys had at the NEWC and figure I can relearn and get a bunch of games in by April. Althought wife is having a baby in a month, but will find time somewhere. What is in a Magic Heavy? How do you get to the 10 dice. BTW are you having a 3000 pter this weekend at the den?

3000 points is november 12th.

Magic heavy brets looks like this:

Prophetess, 2 damsels (10 dice) and a bsb (on horse or a pegasus).

6-8 or so lances (collections of knights) of various sizes and types

3-4 pegasus knights

and any extra stuff you'd like to cram in.

Glue that together, come down to the Den and we'll play.

Sounds like a plan. What lore do you recommend for the Prophetess? Thanks as always for the help

Life for all 3. Life magic doesn't require LOS, which works well with ladies hidden in lances.

Do you typically play at the battle bunker in WC?

I have..not recently, because my wife is pregnant and everytime I go in their the median age is about 11 and I feel like a pedophile. But the guys who run the place are cool enuff. Have you played there?

never, though I do stop in the store from time to time as I work in West Chester.  I play at Showcase and Rogue's Den.

if you ever want a game with a relative newcomer to the game give me a holla. I live about 20 mins from Showcase and about 35 minutes from RD.

Heres a good list (i think its 3000 points but meh)
102 archers
30 odd knights
32 men at arms
too many damsels and lords

My friend used this list and never lost a match

Great tip Underlord.