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PostPosted: Thu Oct 01, 2009 3:36 am 
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Quote: (frogbear @ Oct. 01 2009, 03:00 )

I may have to include the ruling for the Blood Lord (SC) upgrade as well just to keep in line with all the rest. I will allow all other characters to upgrade as part of the playtest as I cannot see it being 'broken' in theory.

You just have to ask yourself if you want a "Slaughterfiend Skull Lord" as a unit in the army or not.  :boo:  :yay:

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PostPosted: Thu Oct 01, 2009 3:44 am 
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Quote: (Chroma @ Oct. 01 2009, 12:36 )

You just have to ask yourself if you want a "Slaughterfiend Skull Lord" as a unit in the army or not.  :boo:  :yay:

Noted for future review. Thanks for the input Chroma. Muchly appreciated    :agree:

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PostPosted: Fri Oct 02, 2009 4:42 am 
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Game from last night to be reported on soon (this weekend)

As I could not sleep last night, I worked on the datacards for the Apocalypse equivilents for the below Super Heavies. I have gone through alot of weapons to match these to the right stats so they should be fine.

Points for the Super Heavies still needs to be costed.

Feedback always appreciated:

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Doomblaster
Thoughts are that this vehicle will be taken in a unit of 1-3 depending on it's costings.

Type, Speed,  Armour,  Close Combat, Firefight
Armoured Vehicle  20cm, 5+, 5+, 4+

Weapon,         Range  Firepower  Notes  
4x Doom Mortars  36cm, 1BP (each Mortar), May only Fire Indirect

Notes: DC3, Fearless, Invulnerable Save, Reinforced Armour,
Critical Hit Effect: The Doomblaster’s reactor explodes. The Doomblaster is destroyed and any units within 5cm of the model
suffer a hit on a D6 roll of 4+.
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Tower of Skulls
Type,Speed,AR,CC,FF
AV, 20cm, 4+, 5+, 4+

Weapon,    Range,     Firepower,     Notes  
Battlemaw Cannon    60cm, AP4+/AT3+
2x Skullreaper Cannon  30cm, 2xAP3+/AT5+,  
2x Doomfire Cannon    30cm, AP5+, ?
2x Skullshredder    30cm, 3xAP5+

Notes: Have to decide whether to give the Doomfire anything special. The rest are in line with established weapons

Notes: DC3, Fearless, Invulnerable Save, Reinforced Armour,
Critical Hit Effect: The Tower of Skull’s reactor explodes. The Tower of Skulls is destroyed and any units within 5cm of the model
suffer a hit on a D6 roll of 4+.  
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DC3 Armoured Vehicle? Shopudn't they be War Engines?

And why 20cm move? All Baneblade-chassis tanks have move 15cm.
The Battlemaw Cannon has the same stats as the Baneblade Battlecannon but with lower range. The Baneblade Battlecannon has AP3+/AT3+ with NetEA stats mod.
Why has the Skullshredder more shots than the Skullreaper? It's the Skullreaper with 6 shots and Skullshredder with only 5 shots in Apocalypse. Also both have 24" range wich usually translates in 15cm in Epic. But with only Strength 4 for both i would consider to change at least one of them to Small Arms with Extra FF Attacks.

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Quote: (BlackLegion @ Oct. 02 2009, 13:36 )

And why 20cm move? All Baneblade-chassis tanks have move 15cm.

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Isn't it obvious?

Its painted Red!

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PostPosted: Fri Oct 02, 2009 2:14 pm 
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LOL. The picture in Apocalypse reload shows it in black and brass  :laugh:

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PostPosted: Fri Oct 02, 2009 3:03 pm 
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Quote: (BlackLegion @ Oct. 02 2009, 22:36 )

DC3 Armoured Vehicle? Shopudn't they be War Engines?

And why 20cm move? All Baneblade-chassis tanks have move 15cm.

It was real early in the morning. I missed that obviously. Yes, 15cm move and WE

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The Battlemaw Cannon has the same stats as the Baneblade Battlecannon but with lower range.

The Baneblade Battlecannon has AP3+/AT3+ with NetEA stats mod.


Imessed up, it should be AP3+/AT3+ now that I look at it. I was not aware of the NetEA mod.   :sad:  


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Why has the Skullshredder more shots than the Skullreaper? It's the Skullreaper with 6 shots and Skullshredder with only 5 shots in Apocalypse.


Again, another oversight.  
Skullreaper = Heavy 6  
Skullshredder = Heavy 5

Heavy Bolter (Heavy 3) translates to 1 shot in Epic
Gatling Blaster (Heavy 6) translates to 4 shots in epic

So adjusted stats:
2x Skullreaper Cannon  30cm, 4xAP3+/AT5+,

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Also both have 24" range wich usually translates in 15cm in Epic. But with only Strength 4 for both i would consider to change at least one of them to Small Arms with Extra FF Attacks.


I took the range to be the same as a demolisher cannon which is 24 inches in Apocalypse and 30cm in Epic. Is that not a fair comparison? I would not think that range was effected by Strength. However it is an interesting point you make. I really need to get more sleep and not work on this stuff in the wee hours of the morning...

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:yay: I like the list for it unique abilities and new concepts.   I havent put up much of a show in the two games I have played against them but it was lack of Generalship that has cost me the games.   The "Bloodrage" rule I believe should be scraped. :boo:   You say that Khorne are in your face army and should always engage.  OK, dont allow khorne units to Overwatch, sustain and marshal and must always move on a hold action.  >:)  
:whistle: Points for berzerkers increased.  Reason: Twice as effective as normal CSM and when combined with dreadclaws even more so and dont forget Bloodrage.  Points hike for dreadclaws as above reason.  As a comparision a chaos raptor is 35 points and gets 1x 3+ attack. No bloodrage or stubborn but yes has jump packs.  But a khorne bezerker has 2 3+ attacks and above traits and is 30.1 points each.

Just a thought for now,


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Quote: (LeanonRuss @ Oct. 03 2009, 00:32 )

The "Bloodrage" rule I believe should be scraped. :boo:   You say that Khorne are in your face army and should always engage.  OK, dont allow khorne units to Overwatch, sustain and marshal and must always move on a hold action.  >:)  

Argh. First time poster, and your a critic!

Welcome Russ. Glad you finally got on. You will like these lists alot.

OK, to tackle some of these.

For the above one, what reduce the whole army to a Charge only force? What a boring and predictable game. I would not play such a list myself. It has to be strategic and play within the rules. The fact that you have not beaten this army yet would show that it does has some strategy other than the charge. I will take your points on-board however, as I do not believe in neglecting any feedback I receive. Just think about how the force would play and why people would want to play it or against it if it was so one dimensional.

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Points for berzerkers increased.  Reason: Twice as effective as normal CSM and when combined with dreadclaws even more so and dont forget Bloodrage.  Points hike for dreadclaws as above reason.
 

Two things above, remember they do not shoot and have a 5+ FF. Please compare these to loyalist assault marines and then come back to the suggestion. They are not to be compared to CSM as they fullfill a different role. If anything, compare them to Khorne Berserkers if you must and the fact that you get a discount for buying in bulk. Also notice that there is a 25 point hike on dreadclaws if you wish to use that tactic. Black Legion has these at 10 points a pod!  in reality, you are paying 35 points more than that list to field them. How much more expensive do you want them to be?

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As a comparision a chaos raptor is 35 points and gets 1x 3+ attack. No bloodrage or stubborn but yes has jump packs.  But a khorne bezerker has 2 3+ attacks and above traits and is 30.1 points each.


You run your raptors across a board and I will run my Berserkers and we shall see why your 4.9 points is more effective on a strategic level. Remember, they used to be Fearless with 1 attack at 2+. These guys also suffer with removing Blast Markers on a hold action which they cannot take. I would appreciate apples compared with other apples.

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Just a thought for now,
Russ


That's cool man. Just get some further comparisons that are more alike to form the basis of your findings in the future. Morgan and I have worked on this lists for months now and I can assure you we can justify our point ratings comparable to just about every other list out there.

The one being considered at the moment is hiking the bike retinue up to 225 points. So it is a constant work in progress

Cheers dude   :agree:




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frogbear have a look here :D
The list of weapons is not complete nor are all stats or translated stats up to date but the covnersion system stands and works (apart from when Lance is justified i have to rethink that).
It is based on comparing Wh40k stats with existing Epic stats. I began with the Hevay Bolter (an AP-only weapn), Lascannon (an AT-only weapon) and Autocannon (the in-between) and this document is what i came up with.

Yes it's my famed/infamous Wh40k-Stats-to-Epic-Stats-System  :cool:

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Quote: (BlackLegion @ Oct. 03 2009, 03:23 )

frogbear have a look here :D

Thanks dude

I must say I do enjoy your free hosting for files. Instead of get Pumped, this one says "Come Play My Lord". Always a good laugh. Don't you get free webspace through your Internet provider - or is that just an Australian thing where we are paying too much for our shitty Internet anyway?

I have just downloaded it and will start the comparison when I get some time. I really appreciate you sharing this as it helps all of us to be comparable in the long run   :agree:

This will no doubt lead to some War Engine changes so I will get to that when I can.

Cheers dude.

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Well yea but it is free and relatively fast. So i use it (and ignore the advertisings) if a file is too big for taccom.  :cool:

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Details of further reviews to come when I get some time to sit down and provide thoughts and potential changes to the list.

Version 1.x series of Playtests - 3 Games
- vs Imperial Guard - as a player vs LeanonRuss    World Eaters V1.1
- vs Orks - as a player vs TRC   World Eaters V1.1
- vs Tau - as a player vs Dobbsy   World Eaters V1.0

Version 0.9.1 Playtests - 2 Games
- vs Space Marines - as an opponent vs Blish
- vs Eldar - as a player vs LeanonRuss


Version 0.9 Playtests - 3 Games

World Eaters Post Skalathrax - 3 Games
- vs Feral Orks - as a player vs Blish
- vs Orks - as a player vs Blish
- vs Space Marines - as a player vs Drew


World Eaters Heresy/Post Heresy - Held off for V0.9.1 tests


Version 0.8 Playtests - 4 games
- vs Space Marines - as an opponent vs Morgan
- vs Tau - as a player vs Morgan
- vs Eldar - as a player vs Drew
- vs Feral Orks - as a player vs Blish

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Now that I have the time to sit and type, I thought I would place forward the next thoughts for the list:

1. Review the current cost of the World Eater Bikers and determine whether an increase is warranted

2. Consider and review the inclusion of a Bloodgor formation, and it's role within the army list

3. Review the role of the Bloodthirster in the army list and develop ideas to make it a relevant and cost effective choice.

4. Review and release Apocalypse datasheet equivelent for Tower of Skulls (fan section)

5. Review and release Apocalypse datasheet equivelent for Doomblaster (fan section)

6. Review the effectiveness, costs and role of Hellblades in the list    

I think that is it for now. Any more and I will add it.

Edit: As detailed below, added Hellblades




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This is on hold for a few days while I learn the ropes in my new job.

I am hoping to continue the work on the above reviews this weekend.

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