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I currently play 40K and know nothing about Fantasy but have been looking for a new project as my army building draws to a close on my 40K forces (I have all the models I need for them). So, are Wood Elves a good choice for a Fantasy army? I don't need them to be competitive but at least viable. Also, are they an old army or are they due an update soon? I don't want to play anything that is overpowered or seen as an auto win army as I get that now with my GK and it kind of puts me off them.

Thanks for your help!]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/420963/3749454.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/420963/3749454.page GMT http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/420963/3749478.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/420963/3749478.page GMT
In terms of an update, they are certainly due for one (along with Bretonnians) but may not get one for a year or so, as the rumour mill suggests Empire and maybe Dwarfs are in the works (despite having newer books!).

If you are still keen to collect them, then GWs current trend is not to update existing plastic kits, so any WE plastics are likely to remain current. Expect new sets for stuff like Treekin and Treemen when the new book finally shows up.]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/420963/3749487.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/420963/3749487.page GMT http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/420963/3749864.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/420963/3749864.page GMT http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/420963/3749986.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/420963/3749986.page GMT WE are overpowered in the near future. According to the people supplying rumors, we won't be seeing WE updated for at least a year. However, will all the naysayers around to tell you you'll never win there are people that are successful with them.

Check out:

http://asrai.org/
http://www.companyofthedamned.blogspot.com/
http://pointhammered.com/ (one of the hosts plays them)

Bad Dice podcast also did an excellent show on them a few months ago.]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/420963/3750509.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/420963/3750509.page GMT http://baddice.co.uk/episode-69-wood-elves/

They are the Tau of WHFB. You need to have finesse to win, but thats the joy I guess...]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/420963/3750688.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/420963/3750688.page GMT 40k a lot, instead of say, starting Wargaming in general. Perhaps start with a more straightforward, user friendly army? High/Dark Elves CAN be that, and still keep the Elf flair. Empire is also a good one, along side Orcs and Goblins. ]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/420963/3753874.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/420963/3753874.page GMT WH40K with Daemonhunters - they were weak but you could win with them, just, if you were lucky.

Still if I do decide to get some fantasy stuff, I think I'll stick with them as I just like the look of them the most ]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/420963/3757405.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/420963/3757405.page GMT http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/420963/3757418.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/420963/3757418.page GMT WE are currently not the most powerful list, but the are far from punching bag. They are difficult, mainly because they do not forgive big play mistakes, and they have limited selection of units that a viable in 8th edition.
Also, they are likely to get update in WD and may get a new book on the horizon.
Personally, I would go with an army that is pleasing to you aesthetically. I mean, I have a very powerful horde Skaven army, but I prefer WE because... I like them for being what they are. ]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/420963/3766838.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/420963/3766838.page GMT WE have been my first WHFB army and while they had a steep learning curve, I still love playing with them - the difficulty to master makes victories all the sweeter

Then again, I want to do Bretonnians next, so maybe I just enjoy punishing myself xD]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/420963/3767318.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/420963/3767318.page GMT
I think most of us that play Wood Elves do so due to loving a certain model or two. If that is the case, it is worth checking out if the models that attract you to the army are legit in the current edition.]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/420963/3776411.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/420963/3776411.page GMT