Popisdead Posted February 8, 2018 Share Posted February 8, 2018 So I have been using mostly Winterleaf, even still as my main opponent will be Maggotkin (we are competitive casual) and the idea still to use Lords of the Clan or at least multiple Treelords keeps coming back to me. My opponent hates the stomp for the -1 which I'm hoping to make use of more. So for now I'm thinking 4 x 10 (possibly one 30 man but we're playing mostly open play cards) for Winterleaf, a TLA and then 2 Treelords. I have ~12 Treekin (and a Wanderer army) so using Treekin as anvils with Sisters of the Thorn has come to mind. And possibly a Waywatcher hero,... and Spellweaver (I think those 3 come to 400 points). I guess my question comes down to viability of 3-4 Treelords (or TLAs) and law of diminishing returns. Does dropping the Kurnoth Hunters make the army suffer that much or can Treelords with Dryads pull their weight? In my experience 10 Dryads with a Treelord behind it has proven fairly effective vs Nurgle but the new book will also change things. Thanks, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HMB Posted February 9, 2018 Share Posted February 9, 2018 Hello Sylvaneth players, i'm new here with a question: Can I activate the rules Navigate Realmroots in hero phase with the Free Spirits battalion? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Large Posted February 9, 2018 Share Posted February 9, 2018 2 hours ago, HMB said: Hello Sylvaneth players, i'm new here with a question: Can I activate the rules Navigate Realmroots in hero phase with the Free Spirits battalion? I can't find anything in the FAQs about it. It seems open to interpretation, like most rules I guess lol. I think the intention is just to use their standard movement. Making use of the Wyldwood move seems a little "gamey" to me if I'm honest. Whenever I have used the battalion I just use their standard move, but if you and your opponent agree otherwise, its all good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Azurious Posted February 9, 2018 Share Posted February 9, 2018 3 hours ago, HMB said: Hello Sylvaneth players, i'm new here with a question: Can I activate the rules Navigate Realmroots in hero phase with the Free Spirits battalion? They cannont, below is the FAQ clarification on when abilities can be triggered but essentially it says that if an ability states which phase it activates in it can only be used in that phase, even if a model could benefit from it in a different phase. Q: Several abilities allow a unit to make a move ‘as though it were the movement phase’. Does this allow them to make use of abilities or special rules that normally only apply in the movement phase? For example, in the hero phase a unit of Kurnoth Hunters in a Free Spirits Battalion can move as though it were the movement phase. Would this allow them to make use of the Forest Spirits battle trait, where a unit can be transported to the battlefield in the movement phase? A: No, it does not. All it means is that the move is made as though it were the movement phase, so the distance the unit moves will be based on its Move characteristic, it can’t move within 3” of an enemy model, it can run and retreat (but if it does so it will have counted as having run or retreated for the rest of the turn), and so on. Furthermore, abilities that specifically state they can only be used in a certain phase can only be used in that phase and/or their effects will only apply in that phase. So, if an ability says you can use it in your movement phase, it can only be used and its effects will only apply in your movement phase, if it says it can be used in your shooting phase, you can only use it and its effects will only apply in your shooting phase, and so on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aezeal Posted February 9, 2018 Share Posted February 9, 2018 On 6-2-2018 at 10:03 PM, Richelieu said: They're not equal on 3+. Swords are more likely to get 0 or 1 successes from a unit as well as being more likely to get 5+ successes from a unit. Scythes more consistently get 2-4 successes and I think that reliability is an advantage (not to mention the 2" range advantage). See the below binomial distributions for 9 scythe rolls vs 12 sword attacks against a 3+ save. These percentages are nearly similar, this doesn't convince me at all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aezeal Posted February 9, 2018 Share Posted February 9, 2018 On 8-2-2018 at 8:14 AM, Craze said: After reading this discussion of "Swords vs. Scythes" on the last couple of pages, I think it becomes quite clear that there is no crystal-clear "winner" in this competition. There may be a lot of situations where scythes outperform swords and generally the majority of players seem to favor scythes over swords but there still may be some situations / army compositions where swords outshine scythes. I - as a noob to AoS - would be really happy to see a thread where the various spreadsheets are linked and a fact based discussion is going on on which hunters to favor. For me there is also the option of ranged hunters a little bit missing in this discussion as this really is an option when you know the meta of the events you play in. Of Course here the comparison gets even more difficult... I agree they are similar.. I have 3 units, one of each and I either use one of each or 2 bows and a melee (which depends on my opponent). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HMB Posted February 9, 2018 Share Posted February 9, 2018 43 minutes ago, Azurious said: They cannont, below is the FAQ clarification on when abilities can be triggered but essentially it says that if an ability states which phase it activates in it can only be used in that phase, even if a model could benefit from it in a different phase. Q: Several abilities allow a unit to make a move ‘as though it were the movement phase’. Does this allow them to make use of abilities or special rules that normally only apply in the movement phase? For example, in the hero phase a unit of Kurnoth Hunters in a Free Spirits Battalion can move as though it were the movement phase. Would this allow them to make use of the Forest Spirits battle trait, where a unit can be transported to the battlefield in the movement phase? A: No, it does not. All it means is that the move is made as though it were the movement phase, so the distance the unit moves will be based on its Move characteristic, it can’t move within 3” of an enemy model, it can run and retreat (but if it does so it will have counted as having run or retreated for the rest of the turn), and so on. Furthermore, abilities that specifically state they can only be used in a certain phase can only be used in that phase and/or their effects will only apply in that phase. So, if an ability says you can use it in your movement phase, it can only be used and its effects will only apply in your movement phase, if it says it can be used in your shooting phase, you can only use it and its effects will only apply in your shooting phase, and so on. thank you so much, you made my day brighter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Temp Posted February 9, 2018 Share Posted February 9, 2018 Evening all i am trying to get my first game of aos sorted out in my local gw and wanted to take some of my sylvaneth but I am not sure how to take it. Basicly I have the sc box (main guy as tree lord ancient) a box of dryads (built) a box of tree revs (built) and a unopened box of kurnoth hunters. I think it comes to just under 1000 points. Should I look at taking a battalion or swap anything around? I not competitive really but would like to give a good go. All the gear and no idea springs to mind Many thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Walkirriox Posted February 9, 2018 Share Posted February 9, 2018 34 minutes ago, Temp said: Evening all i am trying to get my first game of aos sorted out in my local gw and wanted to take some of my sylvaneth but I am not sure how to take it. Basicly I have the sc box (main guy as tree lord ancient) a box of dryads (built) a box of tree revs (built) and a unopened box of kurnoth hunters. I think it comes to just under 1000 points. Should I look at taking a battalion or swap anything around? I not competitive really but would like to give a good go. All the gear and no idea springs to mind Many thanks For 1000p I don’t think it’s worth it to buy battalions. Your list is pretty solid, actually at those points I play almost the same list and it works for me. Good luck with the match! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Siegfried VII Posted February 10, 2018 Share Posted February 10, 2018 On 8/2/2018 at 11:26 PM, Popisdead said: So I have been using mostly Winterleaf, even still as my main opponent will be Maggotkin (we are competitive casual) and the idea still to use Lords of the Clan or at least multiple Treelords keeps coming back to me. My opponent hates the stomp for the -1 which I'm hoping to make use of more. So for now I'm thinking 4 x 10 (possibly one 30 man but we're playing mostly open play cards) for Winterleaf, a TLA and then 2 Treelords. I have ~12 Treekin (and a Wanderer army) so using Treekin as anvils with Sisters of the Thorn has come to mind. And possibly a Waywatcher hero,... and Spellweaver (I think those 3 come to 400 points). I guess my question comes down to viability of 3-4 Treelords (or TLAs) and law of diminishing returns. Does dropping the Kurnoth Hunters make the army suffer that much or can Treelords with Dryads pull their weight? In my experience 10 Dryads with a Treelord behind it has proven fairly effective vs Nurgle but the new book will also change things. Thanks, Treelords and Dryads can pull their weight, but points-wise the Treelords are not as good as the Kurnoth Hunters and the -2 rend of the scythes is a tool much needed in lots of battles. The Dryads are a very good and cheap unit that in my opinion can go toe to toe with other horde units. In the end I believe you need a bit of everything in a sylvaneth list... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popisdead Posted February 10, 2018 Share Posted February 10, 2018 38 minutes ago, Siegfried VII said: Treelords and Dryads can pull their weight, but points-wise the Treelords are not a good as the Kurnoth Hunters and the -2 rend of the scythes is a tool much needed in lots of battles. The Dryads are a very good a cheap unit that in my opinion can go toe to toe with other horde units. In the end I believe yoy need a bit of everything in a sylvaneth list... Thanks kindly. Much appreciated your insight Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amradiel Posted February 10, 2018 Share Posted February 10, 2018 If you where about to start playing casually with friends. How would your list look at 1000 points? I had a list I was happy with before but it is not legal anymore since the point increase... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DantePQ Posted February 11, 2018 Share Posted February 11, 2018 14 hours ago, Amradiel said: If you where about to start playing casually with friends. How would your list look at 1000 points? I had a list I was happy with before but it is not legal anymore since the point increase... For nice friend games I'd try Treelord Ancient Branchwych 20 Dryads 5 Tree-revs 5 Tree-revs 3 Hunters with Scythes it has mix of everything and is powerful enough to have a nice game while not being OP by any means. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amradiel Posted February 11, 2018 Share Posted February 11, 2018 44 minutes ago, DantePQ said: For nice friend games I'd try Treelord Ancient Branchwych 20 Dryads 5 Tree-revs 5 Tree-revs 3 Hunters with Scythes it has mix of everything and is powerful enough to have a nice game while not being OP by any means. Not too different from my old one so that is good I think it was: Treelord ancient 20 Dryads 5 Tree revenants 3 Hunters bow 3 Hunters Scythe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DantePQ Posted February 11, 2018 Share Posted February 11, 2018 Yes but now your army is 1020 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amradiel Posted February 11, 2018 Share Posted February 11, 2018 23 minutes ago, DantePQ said: Yes but now your army is 1020 Yeah thats why I said it is not legal anymore ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DantePQ Posted February 11, 2018 Share Posted February 11, 2018 You should have fun with army I posted if you want 2 hunters units (which is stronger I guess - just take 10 Dryads and 5 T-Revs alogn with TLA) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aezeal Posted February 11, 2018 Share Posted February 11, 2018 9 hours ago, DantePQ said: You should have fun with army I posted if you want 2 hunters units (which is stronger I guess - just take 10 Dryads and 5 T-Revs alogn with TLA) I like that list (with the 2 hunter units) TLA, wych, 10 dryads, 5 revenants and 2x3 hunters is what I'd use myself in 1K points. My alternative would be TLA, 3 hunters, 2 x 20 dryads and either a wych or 5 revenants. Only 3 lists I'd consider I think. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mjolnertf Posted February 15, 2018 Share Posted February 15, 2018 On 9/2/2018 at 4:58 PM, Temp said: Evening all i am trying to get my first game of aos sorted out in my local gw and wanted to take some of my sylvaneth but I am not sure how to take it. Basicly I have the sc box (main guy as tree lord ancient) a box of dryads (built) a box of tree revs (built) and a unopened box of kurnoth hunters. I think it comes to just under 1000 points. Should I look at taking a battalion or swap anything around? I not competitive really but would like to give a good go. All the gear and no idea springs to mind Many thanks Hello, I would buy 1000 points as soon as possible another Starter collection, sooner or later you will need more dryad, I know it is not what you have, but I play this: Allegiance: SylvanethLeadersTreelord Ancient (300)- General- Trait: Gnarled Warrior - Artefact: The Oaken Armour Battleline10 x Dryads (100)10 x Dryads (100)Units3 x Kurnoth Hunters (220)- ScythesBehemothsTreelord (240)ScenerySylvaneth Wyldwood (40)Sylvaneth Wyldwood - Sylvaneth Allegiance (0)Total: 1000 / 1000Allies: 0 / 200Wounds: 59 the idea is very simple the Command Trait allows you to ignore the rend up to (-2), the artifact improves the armor in + 1 and the Heed the Spirit-song allows you to repeat the 1s, giving the friend Trelord the mystical shield, you have to Two guys who turn to those points into hell, your enemy? for everyone Tzeentch and his mortals, I know you do not have all the minis I put here, but it's a good idea to list, a greeting Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
feltmonkey Posted February 15, 2018 Share Posted February 15, 2018 I thought you got the Wyldwoods for free though. Why are you paying for one? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mjolnertf Posted February 15, 2018 Share Posted February 15, 2018 you can have it too, or invocation Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
feltmonkey Posted February 15, 2018 Share Posted February 15, 2018 Sorry, I'm a complete noob here. What do you mean by that? What is the advantage of paying for one? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WABBIT Posted February 15, 2018 Share Posted February 15, 2018 Woods are free for Sylvaneth. Buying a wood only gives you the ability to deploy it via another warscroll or spell or item outside of Sylvaneth Allegiance. You cannot deploy it with terrain at the start of the game which is what many think at first. It's not explained very well on the scroll but it's the same as the BaleWind vortex. You need a way to bring it to the battlefield. For example a TLA can summon one but outside of Sylvaneth Allegiance armies he has to pay for it so you could get a TLA as an ally in an Order army and to use his ability to summon a wyld wood would cost you 40pts PER wood which is upto 3 Wyldwood bases. Its like summoning troops (Another broken rule if you ask me) if the scroll has an ability to summon Dryads for example you have to pay for them in advance so you start with less but pay full price Lot of risks associated with summoning which makes it pointless. I don't think there are any other ways to summon a wyld wood outside of Sylvaneth allegiance apart from Durthus compendium scroll if not playing event rules. This is one reason I don't like the Living City allegiance because without a TLA you cannot use the teleport ability (aside from table edges) and they still damage your own army I don't see many posts about players wanting to play Living City anyway. Shame as fluff wise its the one I would choose. You cannot have Living City if you pick Sylvaneth allegiance so yet again another restriction with no logical reason from GW. Each year seems to introduce more frustrating barriers to building the amries we imagine and want to play. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freejack02 Posted February 15, 2018 Share Posted February 15, 2018 29 minutes ago, WABBIT said: to summon a wyld wood would cost you 40pts PER wood which is upto 3 Wyldwood bases I wasn't aware of this, and I'm away from my books atm - was it clarified in a FAQ? Aren't the point values given specifically for a Sylvaneth Wyldwood, which is made up of 1-3 bases? Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aezeal Posted February 15, 2018 Share Posted February 15, 2018 25 minutes ago, Freejack02 said: I wasn't aware of this, and I'm away from my books atm - was it clarified in a FAQ? Aren't the point values given specifically for a Sylvaneth Wyldwood, which is made up of 1-3 bases? Thanks. He's incorrect, you are correct. It's 40 points per wyld wood which is 1-3 bases, no reason to make it worse.. it's still not worth it . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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