Hideaki Posted May 6, 2019 Share Posted May 6, 2019 (edited) It's a bit sad to see that Idoneth are such a stale faction (stale for a fairly new faction) that there is little to no discussion because there is essentially only 1 competitive lost. I really hope that the GH2019 mixes things up a bit, I also have a little hope that they get 1 or 2 more units in 2020 even though seeing fireslayers it's really doubtful Edited May 6, 2019 by Hideaki Added a sentence Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Acid_Nine Posted May 6, 2019 Share Posted May 6, 2019 17 minutes ago, Hideaki said: It's a bit sad to see that Idoneth are such a stale faction (stale for a fairly new faction) that there is little to no discussion because there is essentially only 1 competitive lost. I really hope that the GH2019 mixes things up a bit, I also have a little hope that they get 1 or 2 more units in 2020 even though seeing fireslayers it's really doubtful yea, truth be told I love this army with all of it's themes and sea life, but there is not much to say after discussing an eel list again for the 54th page. Even then, the way I see it everyone is waiting for the GH to change points around, and even then that one list we have may be lost so who knows? Honestly I want more fluff and stories from the Idoneth perspective from BL. keeping the discussions going though, what does eveyone think of our chances versus slaannesh? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ravinsild Posted May 6, 2019 Share Posted May 6, 2019 Sadly I have no input on tabletop experience because I have only built 1 miniature. However I am going for a bright, color filled tropical coral color scheme in colors I’ve never painted before, like pink, orange and purple! Although I think Slaanesh was strong before their Battletome and likely got even stronger. I plan on playing a Thrall heavy regeneration list myself but I know that’s clearly not worked in tournaments so idk. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reuben Parker Posted May 6, 2019 Share Posted May 6, 2019 I think IDK on the whole are fine vs Slaanesh we have the tools to beat them. Theyre a very fragile army but you have to ensure you can kill / summon block all their heroes in one go. With speed and high tide (although their ability can cancel out our strike first) we can try to alpha strike all characters at once. In terms of heavy thrall regen I have cooked up a list just not played it yet Mor’Phann Volt 3 render brooch and lament 30/20 thrall 10/10 reaver 6 spear eels 10 eternal guard allied corp 1990 its a list that wants to slow the game down with screens and regen then get to high tide and win with buffed Volt and eels. I see it as a fun mix up that I think still can win games. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dassarri Posted May 6, 2019 Share Posted May 6, 2019 I suspect eel heavy lists will have a tough go of slaanesh, though that can probably be said of a lot of elite armies that will be facing the new hedonite book. You're looking at an army that's nearly as fast, can potentially ruin high tide for units that need it most, and whose army special rules and across the board rend are well tailored to eel hunting, morrsarr especially. That said the army is fragile, and will rely on perfect positioning to a higher degree then some of the more forgiving factions. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hideaki Posted May 7, 2019 Share Posted May 7, 2019 I also see Slaanesh being really strong against elite armies but I think putting a lot of bodies on the field could be hard to handle for a slaaneshi player Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reuben Parker Posted May 7, 2019 Share Posted May 7, 2019 On 5/6/2019 at 2:21 PM, Dassarri said: I suspect eel heavy lists will have a tough go of slaanesh, though that can probably be said of a lot of elite armies that will be facing the new hedonite book. You're looking at an army that's nearly as fast, can potentially ruin high tide for units that need it most, and whose army special rules and across the board rend are well tailored to eel hunting, morrsarr especially. That said the army is fragile, and will rely on perfect positioning to a higher degree then some of the more forgiving factions. I think it depends on the composition as shield eels will be strong vs them. 3+ saves no rend on the charge and just volume of attacks counters their strength and attacks their weaknesses. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hideaki Posted May 9, 2019 Share Posted May 9, 2019 Is the "Alliance of wood and sea" playable in non-competitive games? Or does it ouright suck? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NinjaBadger7 Posted May 9, 2019 Share Posted May 9, 2019 With the Deepkin (hopefully) getting Endless Spells at some point - what designs/rules are people hoping for? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Acid_Nine Posted May 9, 2019 Share Posted May 9, 2019 7 hours ago, NinjaBadger7 said: With the Deepkin (hopefully) getting Endless Spells at some point - what designs/rules are people hoping for? You know the hammernado stormcasts have? well, we should have a ****** sharknado. other than that, maybe some sort of giant tidal wave, that could work for cover and mortal wounding stuff like a better Giant Jaws spell. Maybe a swarm of swordfish that swims around stabbing things like quicksilver swords, or possibly a Kracken spell for area control. and, as long as we are wish listing... I want Crab knights, a giant skeleton terrain piece of a dead monster, a giant sea dragon monster as a throwback to old elfs, and more giant squids or stuff. Really, there is so many ideas. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ravinsild Posted May 9, 2019 Share Posted May 9, 2019 Before I paint my entire army like this.... how do you guys like this color scheme? I was going for vibrant and tropical. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hideaki Posted May 10, 2019 Share Posted May 10, 2019 My Allopex 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ravinsild Posted May 11, 2019 Share Posted May 11, 2019 5 hours ago, Hideaki said: My Allopex Ooooooh I like that! What do you all think of Coelia Greenshade and or Biel-Tian for a green shade skin??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hideaki Posted May 11, 2019 Share Posted May 11, 2019 10 hours ago, Ravinsild said: Ooooooh I like that! What do you all think of Coelia Greenshade and or Biel-Tian for a green shade skin??? it could look a bit orkish, but if you higlight it well I think it could look great Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ravinsild Posted May 13, 2019 Share Posted May 13, 2019 Scratching my brain trying to make a Thrall focused list with a sweet turtle. Especially a Thrall list at 1k points haha. I love the Mor’Phann Enclave. On 5/11/2019 at 7:29 AM, Hideaki said: it could look a bit orkish, but if you higlight it well I think it could look great I went ahead and did the Hexwraith Flame as a shade. It doesn’t look Orcy at all 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hideaki Posted May 13, 2019 Share Posted May 13, 2019 24 minutes ago, Ravinsild said: I went ahead and did the Hexwraith Flame as a shade. It doesn’t look Orcy at all I for one think it looks great 😁 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
undeadheadz Posted May 15, 2019 Share Posted May 15, 2019 Im sure this has already been asked here but only have a limited break so not enough time to search for it. How viable is the alliance off wood and sea battalion have picked up the sylvaneth start collecting and a unit of three hunters to test it out but does anyone have any experience with it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Djoblo Posted May 17, 2019 Share Posted May 17, 2019 Because this thread needs love, I share this here and a picture to tease you fellow fishmen! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Acid_Nine Posted May 17, 2019 Share Posted May 17, 2019 (edited) On 5/10/2019 at 9:25 PM, Ravinsild said: Ooooooh I like that! What do you all think of Coelia Greenshade and or Biel-Tian for a green shade skin??? A bit late but I have to say I love greenshade and use it for all my armor and fish. Makes a really nice armor for dohm-hein! also, zero hour is almost here for general's handbook. I'm both excited and scared. Got money saved up for the last two eel squads I need, and just started putting together my turtle. It really is painful to wait. also, what do y'all think of the forbidden power spells? Edited May 17, 2019 by Acid_Nine 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Praecautus Posted May 18, 2019 Share Posted May 18, 2019 (edited) Well as we have some painting, here is a wip on my current thrall unit. The idoneth range Is full of fun minis to paint Edited May 18, 2019 by Praecautus Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Acid_Nine Posted May 18, 2019 Share Posted May 18, 2019 As much fun as putting the turtle together, the gondola on top was a big chore to put together along with the elven crossbows. Blah it sucked. Cant wait till I can play him though, for as much as he apparently sucks in games! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Azamar Posted May 20, 2019 Share Posted May 20, 2019 (edited) On 5/18/2019 at 2:57 PM, Acid_Nine said: As much fun as putting the turtle together, the gondola on top was a big chore to put together along with the elven crossbows. Blah it sucked. Cant wait till I can play him though, for as much as he apparently sucks in games! I will argue to the ground that the turtle doesn’t suck. I’d even say it’s rather good. I can see the argument that it’s not optimal for it’s points, but that only really matters if you’re playing competitively I think. Against other lists that aren’t min/maxed you’ll get by fine with units like the leviadon and shark thrown in Edited May 20, 2019 by Azamar Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aelven supremacy Posted May 20, 2019 Share Posted May 20, 2019 6 minutes ago, Azamar said: I will argue to the ground that the turtle doesn’t suck. I’d even say it’s rather good. I can see the argument that it’s not optimal for it’s points, but that only really matters if you’re playing competitively I think. Against other lists that aren’t min/maxed you’ll get by fine with units like the leviadon and shark thrown in Sometimes it’s funny to just soulscryer-strike a turtle right on top of the enemy. Everyone plans for an eel strike but then they have to instead deal with a 16 wound 3+ tank that in no way forms a core part of your army 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Acid_Nine Posted May 20, 2019 Share Posted May 20, 2019 (edited) 2 hours ago, Azamar said: I will argue to the ground that the turtle doesn’t suck. I’d even say it’s rather good. I can see the argument that it’s not optimal for it’s points, but that only really matters if you’re playing competitively I think. Against other lists that aren’t min/maxed you’ll get by fine with units like the leviadon and shark thrown in we got 52 other pages of this 😉 I was mostly making joke! I'm really excited to play it in a game (if I will ever have one) sometime. it just seems so fun to goof around with! @Aelven supremacy that sounds like a hilarious idea I need to try out sometime. Edited May 20, 2019 by Acid_Nine Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Azamar Posted May 20, 2019 Share Posted May 20, 2019 56 minutes ago, Acid_Nine said: we got 52 other pages of this 😉 I was mostly making joke! I'm really excited to play it in a game (if I will ever have one) sometime. it just seems so fun to goof around with! Ah, sorry that went a long way over my head then. It is a lot of fun though- once it’s done it’s primary job (keeping your other units alive until high tide) push a lord of the tides or two it’s way then throw it into the mix like a big scaly battering ram. For an army that relies on precision strikes it’s quite unsubtle really. Deepstriking it will definitely give your opponent pause for thought as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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