Jamie Posted August 16, 2016 Share Posted August 16, 2016 Basically which army have of you played against or seen the most of, I want to start an army but don't really want one in which I'll have to play against Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lordippon Posted August 16, 2016 Share Posted August 16, 2016 Well there is a very limited number of armies and 100.000's of players. So there is a good chance you will encounter a similar army at some point. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Jabber Tzeentch Posted August 16, 2016 Share Posted August 16, 2016 Well there is a very limited number of armies and 100.000's of players. So there is a good chance you will encounter a similar army at some point. Exactly this. Only other option is to scout out whoever you are most likely to play, from what I've seen there's a huge variety however the newer releases tend to be quite popular. I actually haven't seen many bloodbound armies about. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dez Posted August 16, 2016 Share Posted August 16, 2016 Seems crazy too, the models are great and so is the synergy. Blood Priests are really good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MechaBriZilla Posted August 16, 2016 Share Posted August 16, 2016 I've learned the hard way, that you shouldn't worry about this too much. I mean unless it in one way or another drives your passion for the game. For me, the first question I have to ask myself is do I like the look of the models, and then can I get behind the lore? If the answer to either is no, then the army will never see glue, let alone a paintbrush or the table. Don't get me wrong, I would hate to end up playing the same army as everyone else, or get stuck with the army that is most likely to loose, because the current popular army has an answer to anything I can put out. But neither of those things matter for me, if my models never even get built. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redmanphill Posted August 16, 2016 Share Posted August 16, 2016 Stormcast seem popular, Fyreslayers seem the least popular. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ravenwing Posted August 16, 2016 Share Posted August 16, 2016 I have seen quite a lot of Khorne chaos armies and stormcasts. I guess it is driven by the starter box and to some extent the fact that chaos can be used in AoS and 40k. Obviously the fact that the figures are fantastic also has something to do with it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scrubyandwells Posted August 17, 2016 Share Posted August 17, 2016 Hard to say. Here's one personal impression of what's popular so far: Stormcast Khorne (Bloodbound + Daemons) Ironjawz Sylvaneth Sylvaneth have been selling incredibly well in particular. The latest Heelanhammer episode said as much. Fyreslayers seemed (and still seem) lackluster as a solo faction from the view of general-purpose competitive play. Hopefully the rumored Allegiances of the Realms book will improve them considerably through unique Battle Traits, Command Traits, and Artefacts of Power. When you combine their relative lacklusterness, the lukewarm view many had/have regarding their models, and their higher cost (they don't have – understandably [I stand corrected, see below] – a Start Collecting box), all of those things have cut into the collective interest. I'm hopeful the rumored steamhead duardin will combine an amazing aesthetic with a distinct, exciting, competitive style (or styles) of play. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thesockra Posted August 17, 2016 Share Posted August 17, 2016 In my store the biggies seem to be storm cast, Seraphon, and vampire counts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Justinian Posted August 17, 2016 Share Posted August 17, 2016 Yeah Stormcast, sylvaneth and mortal chaos seem to be the most popular in my experience. Least popular would be Fyreslayers, elves and bretonnia. Faction wise I think going from most to least popular would be. Order > Chaos > Death > Destruction however with the new battletomes destruction could over take death. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
someone2040 Posted August 17, 2016 Share Posted August 17, 2016 I think rather than what army is most popular around your local area, it's more what grand alliance. Lets say for instance I'm interested in playing either Seraphon or Ironjawz. Well if your area has like 7-8 regulars and 6 of them are playing Order, you might want to pick Ironjawz just to get a bit of variety in what alliances people are a part of (Even if there are no Seraphon players). But if you're really keen for a particular army just do it. No point collecting an army that you're not really keen on just so you can diversify for the sake of your opponents. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wolden Spoons Posted August 17, 2016 Share Posted August 17, 2016 For my local store I played against nothing but varieties of chaos in the summer campaign, granted this included skaven a few times. After that it is all order and one death. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RuneBrush Posted August 17, 2016 Share Posted August 17, 2016 I think it depends entirely on where you're going to be playing Have a look at the results PDF on the Warhammer World Facebook page for Sundays "Seeds of Hope" event and you'll see a lot more Order armies than anything else. There was quite a bit of diversity in them though. If you look at Death they had the least players and highest win ratio - but lowest favourite vote too. But this was just a tiny snapshot Are you not wanting to face a similar army because you're concerned you'll not enjoy the game or dislike the "fluff" of two similar armies fighting together? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrAiKo Posted August 17, 2016 Share Posted August 17, 2016 8 hours ago, scrubyandwells said: They (Fyreslayers) don't have – understandably – a Start Collecting box Why understandably? Sure the centerpiece Magmadroth might be too much to fit into a Start Collecting, but why not pile a couple of units and character in there? Vulkite Berzerkers + Auric Hearthguard + Grimwrath Berzerker would be a nice deal Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marc Wilson Posted August 17, 2016 Share Posted August 17, 2016 14 hours ago, Redmanphill said: Stormcast seem popular, Fyreslayers seem the least popular. I wouldn't say Fyreslayers, as they have a devoted following and you see them in store and at tournaments (albeit not doing very well). I personally have not seen any 'Dark Elves' this year, at all, though if rumours are to be believed I imagine this will be changing soon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scrubyandwells Posted August 17, 2016 Share Posted August 17, 2016 8 hours ago, BrAiKo said: Why understandably? Sure the centerpiece Magmadroth might be too much to fit into a Start Collecting, but why not pile a couple of units and character in there? Vulkite Berzerkers + Auric Hearthguard + Grimwrath Berzerker would be a nice deal Great point. Consider the comment rescinded. That seems like an excellent Start Collecting box. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amysrevenge Posted August 17, 2016 Share Posted August 17, 2016 The question is one of solely local scope. Every area will have a different answer. Warhammer World had Death leading the summer campaign right up to the very end. I've played against Death fewer than ten times in over 100 AoS games to date. That's about as far a swing as you could imagine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Jabber Tzeentch Posted August 17, 2016 Share Posted August 17, 2016 Great point. Consider the comment rescinded. [emoji4] That seems like an excellent Start Collecting box. That would be excellent except for the fact you'd end up with about 10 Grimwrath berserkers. To be honest just a box of vulkites and a box of Hearthguard would be a welcome deal [emoji23]. Although I already have 30 models of each so would also be very upset. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Druchiilord94 Posted August 17, 2016 Share Posted August 17, 2016 Death is quite popular in my area Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scrubyandwells Posted August 17, 2016 Share Posted August 17, 2016 27 minutes ago, The Jabber Tzeentch said: That would be excellent except for the fact you'd end up with about 10 Grimwrath berserkers. To be honest just a box of vulkites and a box of Hearthguard would be a welcome deal . Although I already have 30 models of each so would also be very upset. Wait...what's wrong with 10 Grimwrath Berzerkers? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Jabber Tzeentch Posted August 17, 2016 Share Posted August 17, 2016 Wait...what's wrong with 10 Grimwrath Berzerkers? [emoji3] Nothing like a good bit of target saturation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrAiKo Posted August 18, 2016 Share Posted August 18, 2016 5 hours ago, The Jabber Tzeentch said: That would be excellent except for the fact you'd end up with about 10 Grimwrath berserkers. To be honest just a box of vulkites and a box of Hearthguard would be a welcome deal . Although I already have 30 models of each so would also be very upset. Well I wasn't going to go with the Auric Runemaster since he's already in the Silver Tower bundle. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StoneMonk Posted August 18, 2016 Share Posted August 18, 2016 I'll add my 2 cents. I think the newest releases are certainly driving the most popular new armies. And here's the thing, within a given faction you can build a list that plays so different than someone else playing that faction, AND you can paint/model/give narrative that's so different, that I think you'll still enjoy facing off against them. I think Stormcast, bloodbound, and sylvaneth have the most variety within their faction to achieve this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuperHappyTime Posted August 19, 2016 Share Posted August 19, 2016 Answer 1: Go to your FLGS and find out what everyone is playing. Answer 2: Order, because there are so many options for that faction. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Veterannoob Posted August 21, 2016 Share Posted August 21, 2016 On 8/16/2016 at 4:09 PM, Redmanphill said: Stormcast seem popular, Fyreslayers seem the least popular. SE are popular. I seem to be one of the only guys fielding Fyreslayers solo though I see so many building Fyreslayers for GA and even more for solo Fyreslayers like me. Haven't faced much death lately but it of course always depends on where you game. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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