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I have two questions. The first, does a charge trigger effects based on movement like "scurry"? It states clearly in the FAQ that a charge is a move action followed by an attack. Since "scurry" is a reaction, would the proper sequence be move the charging model, react with the scurrying models and move them, and then resolve the charge attack? The second question is, Do you get saves vs magical attacks? There is wording in the FAQ that alludes to this being the case with spells that have an attack line, like evil eye, but not with spells that just do a point of damage at range. I just want to know so that I can have the rules straight when I go to tournaments. Thanks!

I'll be picking up skaven as my next warband (still have the eyes of nine in the box). Anyone got any plain text battle reports or tips to share?

Smellingsalts wrote:
I have two questions. The first, does a charge trigger effects based on movement like "scurry"? It states clearly in the FAQ that a charge is a move action followed by an attack. Since "scurry" is a reaction, would the proper sequence be move the charging model, react with the scurrying models and move them, and then resolve the charge attack? The second question is, Do you get saves vs magical attacks? There is wording in the FAQ that alludes to this being the case with spells that have an attack line, like evil eye, but not with spells that just do a point of damage at range. I just want to know so that I can have the rules straight when I go to tournaments. Thanks!

Charge is a move followed by an attack. If you have anything that lets you react due to a movement you can use it and still attack, assuming your target is still viable.

From what I've read Magic that deals damage, like the spell the Wizard knows in the Eyes of the Nine, is taken as a normal Attack action. However, successful Magic attack reduce your opponents save roll by 1 Support. So if I target one of your models and you have a guy next to him any Support rolls are negated. In theory this means you also need to roll a double support with 3 supporting models or a single support with 2 supporting models.

 Knight wrote:
I'll be picking up skaven as my next warband (still have the eyes of nine in the box). Anyone got any plain text battle reports or tips to share?

From what I've seen, you use the three non-Named Skaven to grab objectives. You can bring them back, so a run into enemy territory for an objective isn't too risky. You then load up Skritch with upgrades (and Krrk as backup/support) and use him to take out enemies.

Build The Eyes of Nine in the meantime I'm waiting for the rats to come in. Really easy to build and clip together, was tired and cut a bit too deep into plastic at some places. Shame on me.

For their deck I've been thinking to go after objectives rather than aggressive elimination. Want some objective upgrades and movement shenanigans to compliment deck with objectives.

Anyone have any insights into the Leaders cards? I just used my ebay discount coupon to get a deck, and am not terribly sure how useful the cards are, or if they are "just nice to have for completion" sake..

There's some good ones in there, but most are specifically tied to (shockingly enough ) the "leader" icon on your warband's Leader.

But overall, is it a good value supplement or something that I "must have".. I do not play com[petitively, so my desire to get this was to expand the card pool for the overall deckbuilding. (I provide the warbands for my gaming group)

From what I've seen only "shining example" is used in competitive play with a certain degree.

The recent ban / restricted list did also shuffled the decks. I dislike how I'm now limited with weapons. Skaven don't really pack much damage apart from the bossrat. All those wonderful ploys and upgrades will have to be left out.

Hoping GW will release the next warbands in the near future, although new faction cards would also be neat to diversify older warbands.

If you are limited on funds, spend the money on the Echoes of Glory pack. There is more utility there than in the Leaders pack.

 porkuslime wrote:
Anyone have any insights into the Leaders cards? I just used my ebay discount coupon to get a deck, and am not terribly sure how useful the cards are, or if they are "just nice to have for completion" sake..

The Leader pack isn't essential, however it does have a few solid cards so is worth considering. Warhammer Underworlds is becoming my go to GW game. I personally really like how having the option to change a deck alters how a Warband plays, so having more options is always a plus in my books.

Some of the cards may not be great in tournament play, but fun in casual play. It isn't too expensive, so if you have the spare cash, it is worth the investment.

Hi all. Looking to get into this, mostly because I love the models. I bought the Skeletons box when that came out and now want the Godsworn Hunt because, again, models. I'm just wondering - will I be at a deckbuilding disadvantage if I don't have all the warbands?

 Sledgio wrote:
Hi all. Looking to get into this, mostly because I love the models. I bought the Skeletons box when that came out and now want the Godsworn Hunt because, again, models. I'm just wondering - will I be at a deckbuilding disadvantage if I don't have all the warbands?

Yes.

 Sledgio wrote:
Hi all. Looking to get into this, mostly because I love the models. I bought the Skeletons box when that came out and now want the Godsworn Hunt because, again, models. I'm just wondering - will I be at a deckbuilding disadvantage if I don't have all the warbands?

It comes down to how you want to play, casual or tournament.

Yes if you play in tournaments, as you will need official cards for the deck building.

No if you play casual, as you can print out the cards, insert them on to some cheap playing cards and sleeve them up so no one will be any wiser.

I will advise to buying all the Warbands, as they are quite affordable, and contain some great miniatures... that and all the Warbands are fun to play, variety is the spice of life!

Where do you print the cards out from? Are they available online?

 Sledgio wrote:
Hi all. Looking to get into this, mostly because I love the models. I bought the Skeletons box when that came out and now want the Godsworn Hunt because, again, models. I'm just wondering - will I be at a deckbuilding disadvantage if I don't have all the warbands?

Theoretically, possibly. However, all of the cards released so far have their full text available online from the warhammerunderworlds.com deck builder so if you’re serious about tournament play, you can test with proxies to figure out your deck and then either buy the sets with the missing cards or obtain them individually from resellers.

 Mr_Rose wrote:
obtain them individually from resellers.

What retailers/resellers have just the cards? I only see promo cards for sale on ebay.. I am looking to try to get the generic cards from the Farstriders, myself..

 porkuslime wrote:

 Mr_Rose wrote:
obtain them individually from resellers.

What retailers/resellers have just the cards? I only see promo cards for sale on ebay.. I am looking to try to get the generic cards from the Farstriders, myself..

Ah, yeah, it’s usually singles for exorbitant prices rather than just the card packs unopened, which is why I was advocating playtesting before going down that route.

Anybody picked up Godsworn Hunt and tried them out?

I got them for the cards (that Tome of Offerings is INSANE for some warbands) but Steel City Underworlds has a review of the warband.

Basically:

The Good - Speed, Easily Inspired, Damage (when inspired), Ranged Attacks, lots of dice (more crits)

The Bad - Squishy, no Movement abilities to mitigate warband size, no standout Magic, and Grawl

Oh, and the Sylvaneth models have been shown:

 infinite_array wrote:
I got them for the cards (that Tome of Offerings is INSANE for some warbands) but Steel City Underworlds has a review of the warband.

Basically:

The Good - Speed, Easily Inspired, Damage (when inspired), Ranged Attacks, lots of dice (more crits)

The Bad - Squishy, no Movement abilities to mitigate warband size, no standout Magic, and Grawl

Thanks, this was a good read.

The Sylvaneth look really good.