[COLOR=rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.701961)]I address several things, and this seems like the proper place for it, so: Hi, all! I'm A new LM player, and will be wanting/needing advice for both 8e and AoS, please. Bullet point bio: I've been involved in WFB since 3e Played the most in 4/5e Have not played since then, but was dragged kicking and screaming into 8e by an old friend. Decided to collect the other 3 forces of Order that l didn't have (Lizardmen, elves) I'd never gotten rid of my saurus (20, hand weapons) and skinks (34) from the LM/Bret starter set from 5e, so that was my starting force. The skinks have bows, but will work as blowpipes. I have since acquired: A Slann Mage Tehenhauin A skink chief 10 Temple Guard 20 saurus (planning on spears for them) 12 skinks w/blowpipes (planning on using as chameleons) 16 COR In the mail heading my way are Kroq-gar and a stegadon. Other than some special characters that l want (Kroak, etc.) is there anything more l really need? Question 2: any advice on tactics for either game? Thanks for everything, and my apologies for the length. [/COLOR]
Your current options for games are .AoS: Totally different game than Fantasy. No ranked up units .9th Age: A modified version of 8th ed. .Kings of War: Mantic's fantasy game. Ruleset seems like streamlined version of 7th ed. Games are faster paced but the movement tactics are more present than any of the other options I would go 9th Age or Kings of War as they keep that ranked up units. My area went with Kings of War so thats what i went with and i am very happy with it. I proabably would be happy with 9th Age as well but AoS is not my cup o tea
For WHFB 8th or the 9th age is also get 1 more box of skinks and 1 more box of templeguards. See our tactica section for how our army work etc
Definitely check out http://www.lustria-online.com/threads/8th-edition-lm-tactica-index.8681/ For 8th. For AOS there are quite a few people posting unit synergies and formations in the Seraphon sections.
Thanks. My friend and l will do 8th still, some, anyway, and l hear that a group nearby is sticking with 8th, so l am ok there. I'll definitely look into 9th age and KoW though. I'm Open to AoS, but only as a non serious diversion.