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https://www.warhammer-community.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/age_of_sigmar_forbidden_power_designers_commentary_en.pdf https://www.warhammer-community.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/age_of_sigmar_forbidden_power_errata_en.pdf And with that, Nagash is legal in a Legion of Grief army. 😂

Just a suggestion, but you may want to post the information for your event here as the Facebook group is a closed one so folks cannot read the details.

I would prefer it was limited to 1 unit can be summoned during the game. I feel like that would be a better compromise over just completely removing it from the game. As a side note, it seems like the issue would be FEC and Seraphon when it comes to summoning. Other factions that can summon (like Hedonites, Tzeentch, etc...) seem like they would be a bit limited in the format. Could be wrong however, so curious what others think.

I believe you are misreading some of the reactions people are having to this new format. I have yet to read anyone claiming it will replace 2k Matched Play. Instead, it seems those like myself are excited because it provides a format within a point level that we enjoy. I am sure those that are inclined to do so will break this format. How is that any different from what is seen at 2k? Why? If someone wants to invest the time and effort to run a 1k tournament, how does that make it any less of a valid option? That would be like saying little league baseball tournaments are not as real an option as those held at the collegiate level (or MLB level). Speaking for myself, I have driven 4+ hours each way for the last couple years to attend a 1k tournament held in another state. In comparison, I don't even bother with the 2k tournaments that are closer because I find them to not be a good fit for me. Just because something doesn't fit what you are wanting out of a hobby, that doesn't mean it cannot be a valid option for others.

One thought I had this evening was whether or not Meeting Engagements will see a surge in grand alliance armies. It seems like a good format to build small "teams" for each element that fit together as a GA.

Agreed. It seems you need a minimum of 4 units in a Meeting Engagement army because you must drop at least 1 unit for each element and the main element must contain 1 battleline and 1 leader. Agreed as well. If someone sets out to break the system, I am sure they will find a way to do it. It does seem upon first read however that more variety in army builds will be encouraged using the system. The system also seems to reduce the impact of taking battalions without flatout banning them from the format. While not exactly what I was expecting, I am quite pleased with the reveal.

Not really as that player can still use those models in their army by simply choosing to include them over other models they already own. In contrast, an army that is now ~200 points deficient in models only has two choices, play with a deficiency or buy more stuff. I agree with others that rules changes are the preferable route, but I don't think point drops are a good bandage either for NH. (Sorry for sidetracking the topic) Returning to LoG, I feel like there are some viable builds that I am eager to try, but nothing I feel is going to be meta changing or the second coming of NH. I love the concept of an army that attacks through bravery, but FEC can do the same and maybe better (speculation on my part). I think for me, the joy in LoG will be that I can mix death models (skeletons and ghost) in a fashion not possible outside of generic death before with some decent rules to support the army.

The issue with reducing points is that you create "model" creep with armies. I would prefer GW raise the cost of the major offenders instead of just making the poor stuff cheaper. In a 2000 point list, someone like Lady Olyander or Kurdoss should have a cost appropriate to their stature in an army. By lowering their points, it sends the message that GW knows the model is not comparable to something else at the same cost, but that they are going to fix the problem by punishing players by them needing to buy more toys to fill the "free" space left by the point reduction. Granted it could be argued raising points is a form of punishment as well, but the key difference is that a point raise doesn't require a player to buy more models. A point reduction does unless they want to be handicapped in a different fashion.

I would hazard to guess that is more of a Warcry board size than a vanguard (1K) size board. 4x4 is really the money at 1K. Another thing I would like to see are battleplans that lean on battleline units to score points. Something like a capture the flag scenario where only battleline units can carry the flag. Putting a little more emphasis on the importance of battleline at this size "may" help to mitigate abuse (wishful thinking and not based on anything substantial).

What about also including Morghast for another -1 bravery? As for the LoG spell and Horrorgheist, I am considering The Grimhauler, a 2nd caster, a mortis engine and a corpse cart. Let Reiknor handle the spell I need more that turn with a +3/+5 and the 2nd caster delivers the other one with a +2 to casting. I like Olynder, but agree with others that she seems out of place in the new legion.

It is hard to makeout the actual rules in the video, but I don't see a restriction that prevents Nagash from being in a Legion of Grief. I am assuming like @malakithe that LoG is considered part of LoN and thus all the rules in that Battletome would apply, but I could be wrong. Would be interesting if Nagash could be included, but I highly doubt it.

Since everyone is wish-listing, here is what I would like to see: 1. No battalions. Removing them from 1000 point games eliminates 1 drop armies and limits the vast majority of armies to 1 magic item. 2. 0-1 Behemoths. At a 1000 points, a single behemoth is plenty. 3. Some type of point limit on hero models that prevents people from bringing Nagash/Morathi/etc., but doesn't stop the smaller unique heroes (Masque/Skulltaker/etc...) from being used. 4. No maximum size units. Give the option to vary the sizes of units without going to the limit means no point discounts. 5. Battleplans that are specifically written for 1000 point games

I wish you could add individual Gobbapalooza models to a list like how Fyreslayers have two models that are heroes but don't count as leaders. The battalion should allow you to drop all five as a single unit and create the "narrative" for them. In 1000 point lists, I would like to slip one of them into my army without having to commit a third of my points just to include all five.

If you are on Facebook, there is a South Florida AoS group. https://www.facebook.com/groups/575501899255847/ There is also a store in West Palm Beach (Past, Present, Future Comics and Games) that people play at, but I have never personally gotten a game at that location. It is a bit of a drive from Kendall, but I have heard good things about it so I thought I would mention it.

What army size are you playing at 1250 with the 1st list? I thought you could only have 2 behemoths at 1000 points? I would consider swapping out the lore on one of the 2 abhorrants since each can cast two spells.

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I have found success with using the Lord Executioner (LE) and the Executioner Horde (EH) battalion as a solid anchor for deploying somewhere on the battlefield. The strength of the LE w/ the battalion is not that he can hurt stuff, but that he can be a real bear to shift when kitted out right. In quite a few games I have played with him (or her) dropping into the enemy backfield and forcing them to decide how they want to split up their forces (Grimghast with character buffs on the front). I have also gambled with him being the general, and the ability to pull a unit or two to him (or her) has also had a positive impact on my games. I am not claiming my experiences justify his inclusion in a competitive list, but I would argue the LE w/ battalion can be a useful combo. @Tropical Ghost General In your opinion, do you think the results we are observing right now are more to do with people not playing the army to its strengths or do you believe it is more a deficiency in the overall army/battletome design?

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