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by Phierlihy
Wed Mar 11, 2015 11:33 pm
Forum: Druchii Tactics & Army Discussion
Topic: WoC double disclords
Replies: 27
Views: 10288

Re: WoC double disclords

He's a pain but certainly not the worst thing I've ever seen. The disk is a war beast so he is considered "cavalry" and thus can be Killing Blow'd (though I wouldn't recommend it). He has to generate active combat resolution or he breaks from combat. So he's not very good against ranked up...
by Phierlihy
Tue Mar 10, 2015 12:21 pm
Forum: Painting and Modelling
Topic: New DE Army
Replies: 22
Views: 7359

Re: New DE Army

I can't say I'm a fan of the teal color but otherwise it looks fine!
by Phierlihy
Tue Mar 10, 2015 12:20 pm
Forum: Druchii Tactics & Army Discussion
Topic: Dark Elves and Magic (non-Khaine).
Replies: 28
Views: 14395

Re: Dark Elves and Magic (non-Khaine).

The reason why I can get by with a level 2 wizard to dispel is simple - the spells that I don't want going through usually go through using 6 dice which I more-than-likely won't stop anyway. Do I let more spells through than I would otherwise? Sure. But I'm also bringing a lot more stuff onto the ta...
by Phierlihy
Mon Mar 09, 2015 11:14 am
Forum: Druchii Tactics & Army Discussion
Topic: First Dark Elf army 2K
Replies: 4
Views: 2346

Re: First Dark Elf army 2K

In that case I'd give the Supreme Sorceress a Dispel Scroll or the Ring of Hotek. You'll want your BSB to be more survivable so don't give him a Warbanner but the Dawnstone and the Ruby Ring of Ruin instead. Start ever magic phase off by throwing a die or two at the ring and blast away his chaff - y...
by Phierlihy
Mon Mar 09, 2015 3:11 am
Forum: Druchii Tactics & Army Discussion
Topic: Best Offensive magic arcane item
Replies: 5
Views: 2529

Re: Best Offensive magic arcane item

The Cloak of Twilight offers no protection from the Forbidden Rod. It's a great item if you have a cheap goblin wizard to sacrifice but I wouldn't risk a 300 point model on it.
by Phierlihy
Mon Mar 09, 2015 3:06 am
Forum: Druchii Tactics & Army Discussion
Topic: First Dark Elf army 2K
Replies: 4
Views: 2346

Re: First Dark Elf army 2K

Welcome aboard!

Are these all the Dark Elf models you own? Because I'd make some pretty substantial changes if you've got a wider variety.

If you are playing in the End Times, you can make a really tough army mixing your two model ranges.
by Phierlihy
Sun Mar 08, 2015 4:27 pm
Forum: Druchii Tactics & Army Discussion
Topic: Dark Elves and Magic (non-Khaine).
Replies: 28
Views: 14395

Re: Dark Elves and Magic (non-Khaine).

Not taking a level 4 wizard saves a LOT of points. I bring a Cauldron of Blood for a nice bound spell that I throw a die or two at near the beginning of the phase just to draw out some dice. If it goes off, great. If it doesn't, I really don't care (unless I'm hitting my Cold One Knights or Executio...
by Phierlihy
Sat Mar 07, 2015 10:41 pm
Forum: Painting and Modelling
Topic: Coop's Crimson Dark Elves
Replies: 62
Views: 25165

Re: Coop's Crimson Dark Elves

That is a scary looking unit! Well done!!
by Phierlihy
Sat Mar 07, 2015 10:39 pm
Forum: Painting and Modelling
Topic: Dreadlady Talviel's Warriors
Replies: 11
Views: 4816

Re: Dreadlady Talviel's Warriors

Typically if two different things are made of two different materials, you'd paint them differently in some way. I like the color but the two exactly side-by-side like that doesn't look right. Unless the riders are wearing shirts made of horse-tail hair.
by Phierlihy
Sat Mar 07, 2015 12:28 am
Forum: Painting and Modelling
Topic: [PLOG] Daeron's Blues
Replies: 237
Views: 94861

Re: [PLOG] Daeron's Blues

I don't think you *have* to do any of those things. You can paint the harness/barding thing leathery brown or metallic instead of blue and use a simple grey for the cloth. The blue runes, which look quite good, are all you need for your theme color. But you make a valid point - adding the rider real...
by Phierlihy
Wed Mar 04, 2015 2:27 pm
Forum: Painting and Modelling
Topic: [PLOG] Daeron's Blues
Replies: 237
Views: 94861

Re: [PLOG] Daeron's Blues

The model isn't done yet and you've already applied the same blue color to three completely unrelated materials on the model. The blue is over-done (which is too bad because the rune-thing looked pretty good).
by Phierlihy
Tue Mar 03, 2015 11:19 pm
Forum: Druchii Tactics & Army Discussion
Topic: Best magic lore when facing HE?
Replies: 5
Views: 2208

Re: Best magic lore when facing HE?

Throw up Throne of Vines early - your opponent will either waste dice to dispel it or you become virtually immune to miscasts. Then throw six dice at Dwellers Below. Regrow troops as needed. Never underestimate the staying power of +4T elves!
by Phierlihy
Tue Mar 03, 2015 3:53 am
Forum: Druchii Tactics & Army Discussion
Topic: Dealing with sisters and frosties
Replies: 12
Views: 5085

Re: Dealing with sisters and frosties

Sisters of Averlorn are a great unit but so are Darkshards. Their shooting is comparable (though a fair edge to the Sisters) however the Sisters are a Rare choice while Darkshards are core and Darkshards can bring command - I have no reservations about throwing them into combat so I find them much m...
by Phierlihy
Mon Mar 02, 2015 11:55 pm
Forum: Druchii Tactics & Army Discussion
Topic: How to defeat Empire ?
Replies: 13
Views: 4169

Re: How to defeat Empire ?

Empire is hard to categorize because they are the only race with more viable builds than we have. Magic heavy, gunline, all mounted, all infanty, horde army, a mixed army; you never know what to expect. So instead focus on their weaknesses. Empire troops, aside from Demigryph Knights, are pretty bad...
by Phierlihy
Mon Mar 02, 2015 2:26 pm
Forum: Druchii Tactics & Army Discussion
Topic: Best magic lore when facing HE?
Replies: 5
Views: 2208

Re: Best magic lore when facing HE?

Life is a VERY solid choice and likely the best. Dwellers Below just crushes elves and the Banner of the World Dragon doesn't protect against it. Plus bringing back your own troops and healing your monsters is just awesome. It's hard to go wrong with the Lore of Life.
by Phierlihy
Thu Feb 26, 2015 2:54 pm
Forum: Painting and Modelling
Topic: How to paint fire ?
Replies: 9
Views: 3644

Re: How to paint fire ?

One thing to add - if you want the appearance of "glowing" hot, you need a fast transition between the hottest spot and the nearby cooler spots. On Cult of Khaine's picture above, the head dress feathers appear so striking because they are white-hot at the helmet but quickly cool to dark b...
by Phierlihy
Thu Feb 26, 2015 12:15 am
Forum: Painting and Modelling
Topic: my black ice (kraken spire) theme army
Replies: 17
Views: 6071

Re: my black ice (kraken spire) theme army

Ignore my previous comment, found the link below.

Interesting color scheme though I'm not a fan of the bronze halberds. If your elves are in the bronze age, they should be using bronze for all their metals. Though in my opinion they should be well beyond that state of technology in general.
by Phierlihy
Tue Feb 24, 2015 2:57 am
Forum: Druchii Tactics & Army Discussion
Topic: Hellborn and shrine of slaughter
Replies: 12
Views: 3629

Re: Hellborn and shrine of slaughter

Fleebo wrote:Yes that is what I mean ,

Sorry I wrote this well driven


Forum rules prevent me from explicitly telling you exactly how low my opinion of you has just fallen.

Even worse, I suspect based upon what I'm seeing that this last post was also written while driving...
by Phierlihy
Wed Feb 18, 2015 2:16 pm
Forum: Druchii Tactics & Army Discussion
Topic: Can you buff dark shards to give better BS
Replies: 18
Views: 5245

Re: Can you buff dark shards to give better BS

If using the Khaine rules, Hand of Glory can boost their ballistic skill. I've seen what it does to a pack of Razordons...it isn't pretty.
by Phierlihy
Tue Feb 17, 2015 2:26 pm
Forum: Druchii Tactics & Army Discussion
Topic: dealing with broken 3++ chaos lord disc man
Replies: 20
Views: 5547

Re: dealing with broken 3++ chaos lord disc man

Just an FYI but DE warriors can't take a Warbanner.

I'm still not used to Khaine rules but it occurred to me, the most obvious counter to this character is Arcane Unforging.
by Phierlihy
Tue Feb 17, 2015 12:33 am
Forum: Druchii Tactics & Army Discussion
Topic: dealing with broken 3++ chaos lord disc man
Replies: 20
Views: 5547

Re: dealing with broken 3++ chaos lord disc man

Try and put pressure on him with some RBT shots so he rushes into combat and then beat him with combat resolution. If he charges in and does no damage because he runs into someone with a Ward Save, you have a very good chance he'll break and run. For added insurance, bring a Kharibdyss. Run a Dreadl...
by Phierlihy
Tue Feb 17, 2015 12:16 am
Forum: Druchii Tactics & Army Discussion
Topic: How to become a Demonslayer?
Replies: 8
Views: 2956

Re: How to become a Demonslayer?

Not even a Greater Demon wants to touch a horde of Executioners. And you can't regenerate Killing Blow. I'd stick a Lore of Life wizard in there with the Black Amulet and they'll wreck anything they touch.
by Phierlihy
Mon Feb 16, 2015 1:53 am
Forum: Druchii Tactics & Army Discussion
Topic: Witch Elves
Replies: 17
Views: 4980

Re: Witch Elves

2 units of 10 with 7 models in your front rank to maximize attacks against a typically 5-wide enemy unit
by Phierlihy
Sun Feb 15, 2015 1:09 pm
Forum: Druchii Tactics & Army Discussion
Topic: Cauldron of Blood base size
Replies: 22
Views: 6053

Re: Cauldron of Blood base size

I believe GWs actual rule is the correct base size is the base the model is currently sold with, not that it was originally sold with.
by Phierlihy
Fri Feb 13, 2015 2:51 pm
Forum: Painting and Modelling
Topic: The Red and White Legion
Replies: 49
Views: 21091

Re: The Red and White Legion

I'm sure everyone here by now knows I'm not a fan of the 'Paris Hilton matchy match' look of an army (she dyed her dog's fur to match her handbag...) but I like the color scheme other than that. Some variance in the red might be nice to that metal, cloth, scales, wood, and leather don't all look the...