What do you use to make lists?

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**ductvader**

I was just wondering what everyone uses for list building...

It might be useful to learn about some new methods and programs!

**Icculus**

I just use a word document and type everything out. Its nice because I can copy and paste certain segments. right now I have a 36 page word document of lists and list ideas.

**Ralis**

I use Battlescribe

**gossipmeng**

Chose word doc but I actually use Notepad because I don't really need margins or special spacing - keep it simple.

**Fenric**

I mostly just make an army on the spot before playing with pen and paper. But if I sit at home and trying to think up new armies I use word so i can copy paste.

**TheDraconicLord**

BattleScribe. I don't feel like paying up to use Army Builder nor do I wish to go the YAAARR route.

**deviantduck**

Army builder all the way.

3 friends and went in together. It comes with 2 licenses for $40, and each additional is $10. So for $15 a head we each have a legit copy (and if you play 40k and are squeamish at $15, you're playing the wrong game, scrooge).

You can crank out lists so fast, and the updates are always same day as faqs. It has a ton of ways to output the lists from a standard printout to individual unit cards, as well as implementing your own images, and exporting to html to put on your phone/tablet. It's just too effecient, accurate, and flexible to not use.

It's true, I am an Army Builder fanboy, but only because they earned it.

**PredaKhaine**

Pen and paper. And a calculator.

Then I type it up neatly into excel. Then I take a printed version with me and I have excel on my phone.

**GorillaWarfare**

Pen, paper, and grey matter.

**ImotekhTheStormlord**

Pen, and paper.

**PredaKhaine**

GorillaWarfare wrote:
Pen, paper, and grey matter.

Its has to be said - 40k hasn't half helped my mental arithmetic. I know my 17 times table because fire dragons in the last dex

**Icculus**

Well i do use pen and paper at the store if I am adjusting a list for a different point size. But i usually bring my printed off lists from the word doc with me as a basis when I start doing pen and paper changes.

**mega_bassist**

I've dabbled with an Army Builder, but I still prefer pen & paper. But, after I work out a list (or several lists), I print them out on a Word Document so it's easier to read.

**eclipseoto**

My own software. Developing it open source right now, the project is still in its infancy, but it really just became useable. It's a completely web based army builder/rules tracker. Check out the github repo here:

https://github.com/trezm/Armly

**kelewan**

Quartermaster for iOS is amazing

**4plus**

We find Army Builder to be pretty fantastic in our play group. I really don't trust paper lists when people have all their chicken scratches and add remove stuff. I find that most the time my opponents short them selves when using pen and paper, plus I like the AB format. I will play with anyone but I usually build their list in AB after the game if they haven't to see what I was really up against and often times I find they were short 100 or more points or forgot things they purchased/paid for.

**SYKOJAK**

I am old fachioned. I like good old pen and paper.:

**ductvader**

I typiccally use Army Builder for most everything I do but don't always agree with the way they do things. Sometimes they forget to add options or take away options when you make specific choices.

For such a complex system I give them props and mistakes are bound to happen...but you have to keep an eye out for them.

**Marzillius**

Battlescribe.

**Dark Scipio**

Nothing better than the Online Codex. Google it, its free but in german.

**Jangustus**

Pen and paper. Can use it anywhere.

Though I do type it up and print it if I'm going to be using the same list for a while.

**Deiyos**

gossipmeng wrote:
Chose word doc but I actually use Notepad because I don't really need margins or special spacing - keep it simple.

Yup, I do the same

**juraigamer**

Pen and paper, because you can't get it wrong when you're reading your codex and FAQ in front of you.

Also, the digital stuffs aren't always right.

Though I do finalize my lists in open office (it's free!)

**Happyjew**

I use battlescribe, however, I'm making the catalogues myself. The only issue, though, is for 1/detachment units don't quite work right. That being said, half the time I write up my list at the store so I do pencil and paper.

**Dannyevilguy**

Excel. Have it all formatted so it totals it out off base points, bonus points, and those two added together. Lets me see if I am crossing a threshold of too many points on gear vs just adding more units.

**ductvader**

Dannyevilguy wrote:
Excel. Have it all formatted so it totals it out off base points, bonus points, and those two added together. Lets me see if I am crossing a threshold of too many points on gear vs just adding more units.

I tried Excel once and liked it because it also allowed me to input characteristics...eventually I bought army builder though...

**Maenus_Rajhana**

ArmyBuilder here.

Or, for the occasional 2nd ed game with my roommate, Excel.

**Thud**

BattleScribe, Notepad, or the old pen and paper.

**BladeSwinga**

I tend to type out my lists on my tablet, as I can quickly refer to it for what has what and make adjustments neatly as I go.

**randomtoaster**

Battlescribe with a mix of ol' pen and paper!