Cerlin

I have been buying most the book releases. The model prices did not hit me since it is already so overpriced, it is fine. Inflation is real so I'd like them to stay in business. Mostly I am a year or 2 behind in building in painting, so I am keeping up with that for now.

I am one of the people who asked them for it. When I got into AoS, I entered from the World that Was, and wanted Oldhammer. When the survey happened I reminded them how much of their new business comes from Warhammer Total War. Finally, they are acknowledging that and selling models, see Gotrek for the best example yet.

It would work for sure. They are cheap enough that the mortal wound bomb could really wreck many things. On the face of it I would say they are probably best verses elite units, since you can surround them, die to them, hit them, then mortal wound them to death. I have 50 of these I built last year and I am excited to see it.

With all the changes, I am going to use my Thorgrim Grudgebearer as something. I think I will say he is a powerful rune mage and run him as a Celestial Hurricanum (on the right size base) so he fits in with my dwarves. As for the movement, his bearers are just magically enhanced runners. 😀 If I can think of something else, I will try it.

I have basically all these units, and I think for at least a couple years they will be very playable in GHB rules. I also plan to use them all "as is" something else. The Dragonlord as a Vampire Lord on Dragon, or Dark Elf on Dragon. The Griffon rider as a Freeguild General. My swordsmasters as executioners or Freeguild Greatswords. Spireguard as Dark Elf or Wanderer spears. Even the Wizards can just be human ones.

I am very glad to see Flagellants placed prominently. I just built 60 of them, so that makes me happy. No other's yet, but hopefully we get a temple of sigmar army someday.

As someone who owns high elves, wood elves, dwarf, and empire models in spades, I will say I am going to wait for the book to pass judgement. I am happy that my models can play together, even if some are gone. It just makes me glad I also play Warlords of Erehwon too, so the axed units still get table time. This is better than the alternative, GHB rules only or deletion. I am happy to see this book coming, so far Skaven and Undead were great. Why would that stop now?

I like the rigger or skyranger options. Ive also allied a steamtank for good results. Knight paladors are good for mobility and are pretty tough for a capping unit. Not sure if they are better than 6 riggers, however.

I thought of that too. Id just love a 3rd option if they ever bring humans back in a Free Cities tome.

Ok. Question, besides stormcast, who else got a rerelease? Its some chaos factions getting put together. So duardin tome is not impossible? Hmmm

Easiest would be to drop a general. Also 10 crossbows (but then you have the chance to lose your bonus quick.) You could also drop the wizard for a warrior priest for a dispel. Endless spells are good if you already have them. I am big fan of more wounds. So more guard, or 10 archers.

Welcome to the Free Guild. I like all the models you listed. It can come down to preference. I think each model in the army is viable if used right. I made a list then let me give you details. Allegiance: Free PeoplesLeadersFreeguild General (100)- Shield & LanceFreeguild General (100)- Stately War BannerFreeguild General On Griffon (260)- Shield & GreathammerBattlemage (120)Battleline30 x Freeguild Crossbowmen (300)10 x Freeguild Greatswords (140)30 x Freeguild Guard (240)- Halberds and ShieldsTotal: 1260 / 2000Extra Command Points: 14Allies: 0 / 400Wounds: 98 This army has 1 great company, uses both generals in the general box, has a monster, and a little magic. With the griffon using Armor of Meteoric Iron, you have a hard to shift centerpiece. The great company gives you a solid front line, and the greatswords give you punch. I personally prefer Handgunners to crossbows, because of the long rifle range and less reliance on needed 20 models for bonuses. Crossbows did just get buffed and are great against rend ignoring armies like nighthaunt. The greatswords are like all elites, fantastic if they do not get charged first. I would use them in the great company and charge them in to hit first. Guard can be your preference, but sword and shield is hard to beat. Give the stately war banner general indomitable and you are a 3 + rerolling 1s. Really hard to shift. Halberds are my favorite, but mostly for the look and because I like rend. With the general, if you only get the 2 choices, I would do banner on the ground, any weapons you want. Then make a mounted general with a shield for cavalry charges. You can bring a battlemage, or replace him with more bodies, or an artillery piece. I find this army is most effective as big blocks, and since you are a Brayherd player, you should be used to it.

I hope. I want both armies. I love double purpose kits.

The reason Id recommend buying at least a majority from GW is to remind them people like this army. From what they have rebased and reboxed, it looks very popular. Warriors, breakers/drakes, and hammers/longbeards have all been redone. The GW boxes also have great extra bits. And as we have seen with breyherds, eventually armies in the GHB may get sweet loving.

Hopefully means a repackage. I was just looking at getting into this army.