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 Post subject: Valandil's return to Arnor (600 pts, SBG)
PostPosted: Sat Oct 01, 2011 2:34 am 
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Kicking around a few ideas for a good army, and I was pondering the following list:

Valandil - King of Men, Armor, Shield (Minas Tirith list)
Erestor - leads the Elven Escort from Rivendell
Torquil - Captain of Arnor, Shield - leads the Arnor escort force

23 Warriors of Arnor
1 Warrior of Arnor, Banner
10 Rangers of Arnor, 3 w/spear

10 High Elf warriors, Heavy Armor, Shield

46 models, 600 points


The basic premise is a hypothetical escort of Elven Guard, lead by Erestor, guiding Valandil back to Arnor, meeting up with a small contingent of Warriors of Arnor who will also provide escort.

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 Post subject: Re: Valandil's return to Arnor (600 pts, SBG)
PostPosted: Sat Oct 01, 2011 6:56 am 
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Nice theme! I would swap three shield/spear elves for bows, use the extra points to give more rangers spears. Also, 600 points is a difficult spot for Good because Evil can so easily bring overwhelming numbers to bear. The "fair" spots seem to be 500, then 700 and up.

The only issue I see theme-wise is that Arnor was still basically Last Alliance quality without the courage issues Arnor faced halfway through the 3rd age. GW really messed up the Numenorian profile, so except for courage the Arnor profile is a better bet.
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PostPosted: Sat Oct 01, 2011 1:33 pm 
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That army would look nice 8)

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PostPosted: Sat Oct 01, 2011 7:54 pm 
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I like it, but maybe swap erestor for a stormcaller, it would do more for your army. But if you are set on Erestor he's stilla great choice :)
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really nice army! love the theme.
I would drop the banner though, get some more numbers.
also, as you have a hero from minas-tirith anyway, you could get some komt and give Valandil a horse. always good for seize the prize.

keep it up 8)

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PostPosted: Sun Oct 02, 2011 4:31 pm 
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Thanks folks - this is an army I'm considering for a tournament at 600- points, so I've go not wiggle room there. I've only played a "good" army a few times, but never in a competetive game. plus, with about a month to go...and zero models painted for this army, it might be tough. The feedback is greatly appreciated :)
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PostPosted: Sun Oct 02, 2011 8:08 pm 
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If your bringing this to a tourney then drop the king of men for another elf hero like a stormcaller or a captain, i highly doubt you will get as much from the king as you will antoher elf. Maybe you could drop the king to upgrade the captain of arnor into malbeth?
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 Post subject: Re: Valandil's return to Arnor (600 pts, SBG)
PostPosted: Sun Oct 02, 2011 9:03 pm 
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I really like your theme.
The only thing I would suggest is to drop the banner in order to take some elf bowmen or if you insist in having one you should take it from the Minas Tirith list.
This way you should have six more points to play with…
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PostPosted: Sun Oct 02, 2011 11:19 pm 
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SuicidalMarsbar wrote:
Maybe you could drop the king to upgrade the captain of arnor into malbeth?


That would involve a 1500 year time warp :) and pretty much destroy the theme.
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PostPosted: Mon Oct 03, 2011 5:00 pm 
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whafrog wrote:
SuicidalMarsbar wrote:
Maybe you could drop the king to upgrade the captain of arnor into malbeth?


That would involve a 1500 year time warp :) and pretty much destroy the theme.


Theme doesn't really have a place in tournaments :(
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PostPosted: Mon Oct 03, 2011 5:34 pm 
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Never say such thing 8)
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PostPosted: Mon Oct 03, 2011 8:37 pm 
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Hilbert wrote:
Never say such thing 8)


Exactly :)

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PostPosted: Mon Oct 03, 2011 10:55 pm 
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SuicidalMarsbar wrote:
whafrog wrote:
SuicidalMarsbar wrote:
Maybe you could drop the king to upgrade the captain of arnor into malbeth?


That would involve a 1500 year time warp :) and pretty much destroy the theme.


Theme doesn't really have a place in tournaments :(


From the tourney I'd be bringing this to:

THEME (Up to 3 points Maximum, to be reported with Sportsmanship Score)

Chose one:
■Follows basic LOME Requirements (1 Point)
■Hero/Warrior and/or Ally choices were logically combined (2 Points)
Hero/Warrior and/or Ally Choices carefully combined based on adherence to Tolkien Mythos or well explained “what if” armies in an effort to present an exceptionally well themed army (3 Points)
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PostPosted: Tue Oct 04, 2011 6:57 am 
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Those are excellent rules! What country is this tourney in, I may have to re-locate!
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 Post subject: Re: Valandil's return to Arnor (600 pts, SBG)
PostPosted: Tue Oct 04, 2011 8:55 am 
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Sounds like a great tourament

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PostPosted: Tue Oct 04, 2011 8:57 am 
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Sure it does 8)
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 Post subject: Re: Valandil's return to Arnor (600 pts, SBG)
PostPosted: Tue Oct 04, 2011 11:55 am 
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http://bilbosbirthdaybash.wordpress.com/

Being held in Illinois (USA) at the GAmes Workshop Chicago Battle Bunker. There are 38 confirmed players right now from all across the country, and we'd gladly welcome more! The organizer puts a LOT of work into the tournament.
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 Post subject: Re: Valandil's return to Arnor (600 pts, SBG)
PostPosted: Tue Oct 04, 2011 3:06 pm 
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Looks like fun, if you take any pictures please post them!
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 Post subject: Re: Valandil's return to Arnor (600 pts, SBG)
PostPosted: Tue Oct 04, 2011 3:27 pm 
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WoW 38 players!!! Seems very good 8)
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