<![CDATA[Latest posts for the thread "Choosing an Army."]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/list/93.page JForum - http://www.jforum.net Choosing an Army. WHFB army, but I just can't decide.

I would prefer a small but powerful army, which would lead me to either any elf army or Ogres, but I have reasons why I don't like any of these.

High Elves: Almost all good-looking plastic models, which is a pro, but I really don't like their fluff.
Dark Elves: Great-looking modes, good fluff, but almost all metal, and I absolutely hate working with metal models.
Wood Elves: Pretty crap models, crap fluff, out of date.
Ogre Kingdoms: Great models, with plenty of conversion potential. Con is crap fluff.

I can't decide between any army, really. I was leaning to either Ogres or Dark Elves, but I don't want to commit to anything until I decide properly.

Any suggestions?]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/337274/2287449.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/337274/2287449.page GMT Choosing an Army.
Of the ones you listed, I'd probably go with the Dark Elves, simply because both the the look of the models and the background details are cool.

As to the metal vs plastic thing, Warriors, Corsairs & Cold One Knights are all plastic, and you're definitely going to be needing those in your army.]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/337274/2287478.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/337274/2287478.page GMT Re:Choosing an Army. http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/337274/2287483.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/337274/2287483.page GMT Re:Choosing an Army. http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/337274/2287492.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/337274/2287492.page GMT Re:Choosing an Army. lvl 4 spellcaster and hellcannon as well.]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/337274/2287512.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/337274/2287512.page GMT Re:Choosing an Army.
Cerebrium wrote:Hm, I had heard Warriors of Chaos were pretty point-inefficient, plus the lack of shooting stuck out at me as pretty worrying.


That'd be true if they weren't one of the best armies.

Elves... are elves. Strike First, but not as strong.

WoC beefy guys, beast in combat.

Ogre Kingdoms, really big guys, small army, probably one of the best in melee

Why not try Dwarfs?]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/337274/2287519.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/337274/2287519.page GMT Re:Choosing an Army.
]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/337274/2287527.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/337274/2287527.page GMT Choosing an Army. CC, paired with some of the best fluff out there.
And lets not forget – DINOSAURS!!!]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/337274/2287586.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/337274/2287586.page GMT Choosing an Army.
HoverBoy wrote:I shall suggets my beloved lizards, great magic, great if shortranged shooting, and great CC, paired with some of the best fluff out there.
And lets not forget – DINOSAURS!!!


That was another I considered, but as much as I hear, the only way they're good these days is with big blocks of Saurus.]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/337274/2287594.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/337274/2287594.page GMT Choosing an Army.
Cerebrium wrote:
HoverBoy wrote:I shall suggets my beloved lizards, great magic, great if shortranged shooting, and great CC, paired with some of the best fluff out there.
And lets not forget – DINOSAURS!!!


That was another I considered, but as much as I hear, the only way they're good these days is with big blocks of Saurus.


They have the best Mages in the game if you're down with magic shooting.

Not sure what 8th edition is like with them, but I saw a battle report where the Slaan or Slann annihilated the enemy with ease.]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/337274/2287609.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/337274/2287609.page GMT Choosing an Army.
Cerebrium wrote:That was another I considered, but as much as I hear, the only way they're good these days is with big blocks of Saurus.

Yes the standard LM list is slaan with TG and 2 saurus blocks but the rest is open to intepretation, monster spam is harder to win with this ed but LM are the only army that can really still do it, and against canonless armies (so all but 2 all armies in existance) it tends to be devastating.
I won't go into some expanded tactics here but light magic + saursus + monsters = resilient troops with stompy flankers. Also the sallamander is likely one of the most undercosted units in 8th, being able to march and still unleash that fire thrower shot on the enemy large blocks is just naaasty.]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/337274/2287755.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/337274/2287755.page GMT Re:Choosing an Army. http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/337274/2287784.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/337274/2287784.page GMT Choosing an Army. http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/337274/2287795.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/337274/2287795.page GMT Choosing an Army.
Cerebrium wrote:

That was another I considered, but as much as I hear, the only way they're good these days is with big blocks of Saurus.


Don't believe it! I think there's mileage in other builds. Certainly saurus have a place, though...]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/337274/2287941.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/337274/2287941.page GMT Re:Choosing an Army.

Plus, thanks to the low model count (bar gnoblars) means I can lavish extra detail on every model.]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/337274/2288318.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/337274/2288318.page GMT Re:Choosing an Army.
Cerebrium wrote:Well, after some research, I've decided on Ogre Kingdoms. The models are too awesome not to!

Plus, thanks to the low model count (bar gnoblars) means I can lavish extra detail on every model.


Have fun with your Ogres bro! ]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/337274/2288545.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/337274/2288545.page GMT Re:Choosing an Army. http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/337274/2289480.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/337274/2289480.page GMT