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Chronopia => Events, Army Ideas, Battle Reports => Topic started by: joshuaslater on July 15, 2011, 05:09:21 PM

Title: Bloody Hell!!!
Post by: joshuaslater on July 15, 2011, 05:09:21 PM

I just played my first game with some black primed Four A Dwarfs.  I completely pooped the bed, and lost terribly.  Now I have to paint them even faster and get them out there to redeem themselves.   >:(

I faced Dalton's Blackblood OEF army.  Orc Expeditionary Force.  Two big squads of Orc Swordsmen, and a squad of Orc Assault Warriors.  Backing them up were TWO Alchemists and a Troll Deathseeker.

I forgot the cardinal rule of Chronopia.  Always attack.  I manoevered behind terrain expecting the rain of missiles on my Dwarves when I should have just gone forward.   ::)

My overconfidence from Talamania has been shattered. 

Hopefully I can finish painting the Axemen from Andy and show off some cool Tunnel Fighter proxies I've painted.  'Looks like my dang project log will get some photos this weekend.

I hope everyone is having a great summer. 

Cheers.

Title: Re: Bloody Hell!!!
Post by: Horned Owl on July 16, 2011, 01:55:14 AM

Aw. I feel with you. Somehow the temptation to hang back and not engage in strength is always there with Dwarves – note my timid approach to Jackal-hunting! And then, of course, there´s the old gamer´s adage about painted models performing better. What was your army setup? I recall Four A having Wolven Axe and a Vulture marksman?

Title: Re: Bloody Hell!!!
Post by: joshuaslater on July 16, 2011, 09:09:18 AM

Two squads of Axemen, Leader plus seven.  I emailed Andy and special ordered the squads to get two fewer leaders.  He's good people like that.  It's true, painted performs better on the table.  I also had a squad of four Desert Wolf Warriors, but I really wasted them on some long odds.   ::)

The Marksmen would have been better than a Scavenger and a Keeper.  I needed some missiles last night!!  Updates to come. 

I've got to snap some pics today of some progress too.

Cheers.

Title: Re: Bloody Hell!!!
Post by: Manic _Miner on July 16, 2011, 11:05:42 AM

 At least you are getting some games in Josh.Looking forward to seeing the full force painted up.

Title: Re: Bloody Hell!!!
Post by: joshuaslater on July 17, 2011, 10:30:10 AM

A painted force  & a victorious battle reported with pics will be forthcoming.

Title: Re: Bloody Hell!!!
Post by: Horned Owl on July 18, 2011, 03:04:28 AM

Yip! I´m looking forward to both.

Title: Re: Bloody Hell!!!
Post by: joshuaslater on July 29, 2011, 04:20:36 PM

There will be some photos tomorrow.  The O.E.F. remains unbeaten!!  Three Alchemists is tough.   :-[ :P

Title: Re: Bloody Hell!!!
Post by: Horned Owl on August 02, 2011, 02:01:03 AM

Take your time and put in some extra effort painting them Dwarves. Remember about dishes best served cold.

Title: Re: Bloody Hell!!!
Post by: Horned Owl on September 01, 2011, 10:17:59 AM

Photos? *nudge nudge*