tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2034522422050340887.post922337203243490550..comments2024-03-29T07:15:31.520+00:00Comments on Warhammer For Adults: Skulzinschitte: The Dread Throng of the DoomlordWeazil the Wisehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00151330356478295441noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2034522422050340887.post-84300143616286841042015-10-22T20:35:38.573+00:002015-10-22T20:35:38.573+00:00Loved reading this. I think 4th Ed definitely has ...Loved reading this. I think 4th Ed definitely has a place within oldhammer when approached with the right spirit. It seems to be that, perhaps due to the nature of teenage boys, many of the older players forget that the rules specifically say not to use special characters without agreement and the magic expansions, especially Arcane, say how the system can easily be abused and make suggestions about how to tone it down. I think much of the current dislike of 4th reflects how people played it at the time, rather than the quality of the game itself. Chrishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00603532357518350194noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2034522422050340887.post-3584065955603214712015-10-21T10:51:56.050+00:002015-10-21T10:51:56.050+00:00I remember the 50 point limit as well, but I still...I remember the 50 point limit as well, but I still found that we were creating power-combos out of the items that fitted - with many hundreds of items not seeing the light of day because there were just better things to use. <br /><br />I thought with the randomising, it would allow more expensive items (like Dragonslayer, for instance, at 125 points) whilst reducing the power-combo chance - something that I think worked very well. I would encourage this approach again, because it introduces a little of the excitement of Realms of Chaos (lots of things to randomise from) and then creates the challenge of not only working out how to use what you have, but then allocating points to cover the thing. <br /><br />But, you are dead right - if the players apply that Oldhammer ethos that no-one can quite define (but effectively contract with each other in order to ensure the other player has fun), the whole thing can be mitigated. <br /><br />I agree with you about the units being king. I have maxed out on the characters in this case, because that was a reality of 4th edition when it came out - again, mature gamers might be far less compelled to do so - this is also partly due to the figures available and the inclusion of special characters.<br /><br />I look forward to producing more on this - I am really hoping to get some 4th ed gaming going for BOYL (although I'd still want some 3rd ed. too...) - I think I'll be working up the undead as that's the easiest entry point for me right now...Weazil the Wisehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00151330356478295441noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2034522422050340887.post-89644363905312030472015-10-20T22:14:19.297+00:002015-10-20T22:14:19.297+00:00Very inteeeeeerrrrrrressssstink! I'm pleased t...Very inteeeeeerrrrrrressssstink! I'm pleased to see some more 4th goodness.<br /><br />My own take on limiting effectiveness of magic items these days is that I tend not to take anything above 50pts and often disregard magic weapons in favour of a simple lance, additional hand weapon or double handed weapon.<br /><br />If both players are like minded and place units as king instead of characters this helps a lot too.<br /><br />I look forward to seeing more on this............Snickithttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12043252668515117665noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2034522422050340887.post-73133750472323423572015-10-17T20:09:54.223+00:002015-10-17T20:09:54.223+00:00Looking forward to getting the Manticore painted m...Looking forward to getting the Manticore painted myself. <br /><br />I'm glad I did randomise them. I didn't find them especially overpowering in the game (although, one might pass comment on my strategic use of them). You're right in how different that was from my original 4th edition experience, where we actively worked to try and find the best combination of items - to the exclusion of all else!<br /><br />I look forward to meeting your skaven on the field some day! I don't suppose you'll be visiting BOYL anytime soon :) ?Weazil the Wisehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00151330356478295441noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2034522422050340887.post-35066058991881872202015-10-17T20:02:29.554+00:002015-10-17T20:02:29.554+00:00Yuletide 2017 at this rate :)
I also might have a...Yuletide 2017 at this rate :)<br /><br />I also might have a late entry for Orctober, so... hmmm. Better late than never, right?Weazil the Wisehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00151330356478295441noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2034522422050340887.post-53380765002338551782015-10-17T14:28:49.417+00:002015-10-17T14:28:49.417+00:00I haven't seen the manticore model painted in ...I haven't seen the manticore model painted in so long it seems to have brought a tear to my eye. <br />I think the force looks great and is totally fitting with the bright paintjobs of 4th edition. Your dedication to randomized magic items is admirable, as I recall they could tip the game all on their own.<br />Well done, my Skaven are finally finished, perhaps one day we can meet on the field of battle. And drink beer. 24_Cigaretteshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14235772450092467367noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2034522422050340887.post-68506256628412195512015-10-16T16:18:59.835+00:002015-10-16T16:18:59.835+00:00Garth this is arguably some of your best paint wor...Garth this is arguably some of your best paint work! Oh wait I just re-read the text er' um'...<br /><br />I guess anxiously waiting to the Yuletide for the rest of the report. LOL<br />;) j/k<br /><br />In all seriousness though I am looking forward to seeing what you have come up with. airbornegrove26https://www.blogger.com/profile/16167504949340980657noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2034522422050340887.post-75138039638114069982015-10-16T16:16:03.567+00:002015-10-16T16:16:03.567+00:00LOLLOLairbornegrove26https://www.blogger.com/profile/16167504949340980657noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2034522422050340887.post-41663330687392396242015-10-16T14:59:22.534+00:002015-10-16T14:59:22.534+00:00Yeah, where's the battle report?
I don't...Yeah, where's the battle report? <br /><br />I don't think those zombie sculpts (in the last batch pictured) have ever been bested! Their just too good :)<br /><br />Bring on the batrep!<br /><br />Mr Papafakishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05449586265828153638noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2034522422050340887.post-5713092800146614932015-10-16T14:33:53.247+00:002015-10-16T14:33:53.247+00:00You, sir, are paying for entertainment, dished out...You, sir, are paying for entertainment, dished out in thrilling, suspense driving servings, sized by a team of psychotherapists to be just right for the common mortal.<br /><br />Whilst I accept that you are far from common, I cannot create services specifically for individual readers. I blame Blogger, Kim Dotcom and North Korea for this deficiency in service.<br /><br />Also, rest assured that there is at least, but not limited to, one other army in the very short term future on this blog!Weazil the Wisehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00151330356478295441noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2034522422050340887.post-43534427572813510002015-10-16T10:43:06.806+00:002015-10-16T10:43:06.806+00:00Garth there seems to be a lot of battle missing fr...Garth there seems to be a lot of battle missing from this report. Also, a whole army. Just what is it I'm paying for here? Do I need to buy some DLC to experience the full wonder? Are you utilizing micro - transactions??!!Captain Crookshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13731334952415370890noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2034522422050340887.post-77035588417741691002015-10-16T09:51:08.166+00:002015-10-16T09:51:08.166+00:00Apology accepted ;)Apology accepted ;)Asslessmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09475252828835332056noreply@blogger.com