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by Phierlihy
Sat May 23, 2015 4:25 am
Forum: Painting and Modelling
Topic: Wackiest GW model ever?
Replies: 5
Views: 3480

Re: Wackiest GW model ever?

That's a better use for the Wood Elf dragon heads than on their dragon. But it sure is an ugly model. Is that circa 4th/5th edition?
by Phierlihy
Tue May 19, 2015 1:04 pm
Forum: Druchii Tactics & Army Discussion
Topic: death hag on cauldron magic weapon
Replies: 49
Views: 32255

Re: death hag on cauldron magic weapon

Actually that was discussed on page 1. In a vacuum the force-multiplier argument can be made. But there are a thousand other examples that are equally valid (ie instead of taking a cauldron of blood, how about you consider Witches in the front and a block of Executioners in the flank as a force mult...
by Phierlihy
Sat May 16, 2015 1:46 am
Forum: Druchii Tactics & Army Discussion
Topic: Cauldron Conversion
Replies: 6
Views: 3369

Re: Cauldron Conversion

If give the chance to touch/carry/be near a holy artifact came your way, you'd say no? I'd think bearing that burden would be the greatest of honors and a hundred men would volunteer. Not to mention if I were in charge, the last thing I'd risk is offending my God (a very real and notoriously unforgi...
by Phierlihy
Fri May 15, 2015 11:25 pm
Forum: Druchii Tactics & Army Discussion
Topic: Cauldron Conversion
Replies: 6
Views: 3369

Re: Cauldron Conversion

It's a busy but well constructed model. I like the scheme however I do have a problem with the theme. It seems illogical to me that heathens would be allowed the honor of carrying a holy relic. That'd be like "hey you Nazi guys, we're going to make you carry the Holy Grail". But aside from...
by Phierlihy
Tue May 12, 2015 4:03 am
Forum: Druchii Tactics & Army Discussion
Topic: Cok in a horde?
Replies: 22
Views: 6491

Re: Cok in a horde?

I'd set them up for a rear charge into any of those units. Except the Phoenix Guard. I hate charging Phoenix Guard.
by Phierlihy
Mon May 11, 2015 3:16 am
Forum: Painting and Modelling
Topic: Homemade Cauldron of Blood
Replies: 9
Views: 3447

Re: Homemade Cauldron of Blood

60x100mm only
by Phierlihy
Sat May 09, 2015 10:05 pm
Forum: Painting and Modelling
Topic: Homemade Cauldron of Blood
Replies: 9
Views: 3447

Re: Homemade Cauldron of Blood

If the model is bathing in blood, shouldn't she be wet and...you know...bloody?
by Phierlihy
Fri May 08, 2015 3:36 am
Forum: Druchii Tactics & Army Discussion
Topic: death hag on cauldron magic weapon
Replies: 49
Views: 32255

Re: death hag on cauldron magic weapon

If you've done it right, you've blocked your witches in such a way that they stop 1" away from your chaff but can charge past it next turn. Kind of like they are corner-to-corner except there is 1" between their corners.
by Phierlihy
Fri May 08, 2015 12:34 am
Forum: Druchii Tactics & Army Discussion
Topic: death hag on cauldron magic weapon
Replies: 49
Views: 32255

Re: death hag on cauldron magic weapon

Which is why you put your chaff in front of your Witch Elves to prevent the pursuit...
by Phierlihy
Mon May 04, 2015 3:11 am
Forum: Druchii Tactics & Army Discussion
Topic: death hag on cauldron magic weapon
Replies: 49
Views: 32255

Re: death hag on cauldron magic weapon

I played two games with a Death Hag and two without over the last two weeks. One thing I didn't account for - the protection the Cauldron brings to the Witch Elves is a pretty effective points-denial system. It makes it a fair bit harder to get victory points out of those Witch Elves and that's wort...
by Phierlihy
Sat May 02, 2015 2:06 pm
Forum: Druchii Tactics & Army Discussion
Topic: death hag on cauldron magic weapon
Replies: 49
Views: 32255

Re: death hag on cauldron magic weapon

Vulcan - no she does not. I'm not Mr Math-guy either =) But the DRAICH (Dark Elves for Dummies) article on cannons list a 75% to hit which drops to 63% of cannon shots will also wound based upon a 5/6 chance of wounding. Then it's just Ward Saves and damage. Regardless of how good or bad my math is,...
by Phierlihy
Fri May 01, 2015 11:12 pm
Forum: Druchii Tactics & Army Discussion
Topic: death hag on cauldron magic weapon
Replies: 49
Views: 32255

Re: death hag on cauldron magic weapon

Which part? That the Death Hag will likely die? My math says about a 58% chance. Or that it takes 3 cannon balls to destroy a cauldron? My math says 3.2 but I rounded down.
by Phierlihy
Fri May 01, 2015 1:47 pm
Forum: Druchii Tactics & Army Discussion
Topic: Black Dragon Tactics
Replies: 9
Views: 4210

Re: Black Dragon Tactics

The riders equipment does not benefit the monster beneath.

Dragons want to get into combat. Wizards do not want to get into combat. Mixing the two is not what I think to be an ideal build.
by Phierlihy
Fri May 01, 2015 1:45 pm
Forum: Druchii Tactics & Army Discussion
Topic: death hag on cauldron magic weapon
Replies: 49
Views: 32255

Re: death hag on cauldron magic weapon

I've been playing Legions of Chaos in my local league and I can tell you with first-hand experience, if you can take a cannon, you WILL take a cannon. Holy crap they are awesome. And due to their length, a chariot is about the easiest thing out there to hit and kill. Add to that if 9th edition goes ...
by Phierlihy
Thu Apr 30, 2015 1:58 am
Forum: Druchii Tactics & Army Discussion
Topic: death hag on cauldron magic weapon
Replies: 49
Views: 32255

Re: death hag on cauldron magic weapon

That's all very true! But it's valuable to also consider the downsides. - as you mentioned, the Death Hag is a cannon-magnet. Without the benefit of a Look Out, Sir! roll, she has a low life expectancy. - when the cauldron dies, the existing Witch Elves have to fill in that space. Unless you brought...
by Phierlihy
Tue Apr 28, 2015 12:29 am
Forum: Druchii Tactics & Army Discussion
Topic: Dealing with VC defensive lines
Replies: 17
Views: 5669

Re: Dealing with VC defensive lines

I consider relying upon magic as a very poor plan indeed. Instead I'd take as many shooting units as you can and just sit there and pound him with missile fire. Don't advance. Just shoot him. And pour all of that firepower into one unit at a time. This will A] get you a win in your favor because you...
by Phierlihy
Mon Apr 27, 2015 1:12 pm
Forum: Druchii Tactics & Army Discussion
Topic: death hag on cauldron magic weapon
Replies: 49
Views: 32255

Re: death hag on cauldron magic weapon

You will most commonly see the two of those. However I was playing around with points and noticed that Death Hag costs the same as 25 Executioners with full command plus a magical banner. I've since ditched the cauldron and now have an Executioner body-guard which I use similarly to an Empire detach...
by Phierlihy
Sun Apr 26, 2015 1:19 pm
Forum: Painting and Modelling
Topic: Blickwither's Cthulhu Cult themed Delves PLOG
Replies: 11
Views: 5673

Re: Blickwither's Cthulhu Cult themed Delves PLOG

It's hard for me to tell much about your models because the pictures look like they were taken underwater? From what I can see you're off to a pretty good start (though I'm not a fan of blue elves - maybe that's a Cthulu thing?). Keep sending us more pictures!
by Phierlihy
Sun Apr 26, 2015 1:12 pm
Forum: Druchii Tactics & Army Discussion
Topic: cold one bus equipment
Replies: 6
Views: 2481

Re: cold one bus equipment

I run a similar build in my list and it is very viable. However I am completely ignorant regarding what the ETC permits and denies so while I can confirm its use in Warhammer games, I cannot provide an informed opinion of how they will function in a different environment.
by Phierlihy
Mon Apr 20, 2015 1:55 pm
Forum: Druchii Tactics & Army Discussion
Topic: Cloak of Twilight - mundane halberd or great weapon?
Replies: 11
Views: 4799

Re: Cloak of Twilight - mundane halberd or great weapon?

This is my personal opinion but if you aren't charging with him, you're using him wrong. And if his job is babysit a unit of Executioners, equip him differently and get him off the horse so he can benefit from a Look Out, Sir! roll.
by Phierlihy
Fri Apr 17, 2015 10:46 pm
Forum: Druchii Tactics & Army Discussion
Topic: Cloak of Twilight - mundane halberd or great weapon?
Replies: 11
Views: 4799

Re: Cloak of Twilight - mundane halberd or great weapon?

If your Master is not mounted, I wouldn't equip him with the Cloak of Twilight at all. However if he is mounted, I'd equip him with a lance and forgo either the great weapon or the halberd options.
by Phierlihy
Fri Apr 17, 2015 1:46 pm
Forum: Painting and Modelling
Topic: Shroud of Despair ?
Replies: 23
Views: 6696

Re: Shroud of Despair ?

I like what you're attempting but that's definitely way too much fuzz. Unless you have outstanding painting skills, that will turn into a big mess. It could be a good effect though so I wouldn't say get rid of it entirely. The crown in her hair looks wrong and throws off the whole model for me. But ...
by Phierlihy
Sun Apr 12, 2015 11:37 pm
Forum: Druchii Tactics & Army Discussion
Topic: Dark or Death?! First time vs undead legion
Replies: 15
Views: 6340

Re: Dark or Death?! First time vs undead legion

The thing about the Lore of Death is Undead in general suck without characters to lead them. Skeletons and Zombies just aren't winning combats. So for every spell you get off, you have a chance to A] reduce your opponent's magic phase, B] reduce your opponent's close combat phase, C] get victory poi...
by Phierlihy
Thu Apr 09, 2015 1:19 pm
Forum: Painting and Modelling
Topic: New DE Army
Replies: 22
Views: 7359

Re: New DE Army

Love the attention to detail! Great job!!
by Phierlihy
Sat Apr 04, 2015 3:33 pm
Forum: Druchii Tactics & Army Discussion
Topic: Reaper Bolt Thrower placements
Replies: 4
Views: 2209

Re: Reaper Bolt Thrower placements

Unless there is an obviously good choice of where they should go, I often struggle with this as well. But when you understand what you want to use them for, instead of just randomly placing them you can actually put them in more useful places. And that quite often depends on the enemy you are facing...