ErsatzGnomes
02-09-2010, 05:36 PM
So after some thought concerning a list that I had come up with via the help of a board member a while back, and being told about the guts and gears tournament coming up at my LGS (caster, 1 unit, 1 solo, rest jacks), I decided to give it a shot- and so I give you the G&G variant of "Pinball Wizard".
(List 1: Pinball Wizard)
Gorten (+6)
Basher -7
Thor -2
-Basher -7
-Basher -7
Highshields (max) -8
Pretty much this list just straight up goes for the caster kill. It's not that it couldn't do something else, it's that in an environment where units won't be as plentiful to block charge/slam lanes, I figure that it should be easier to connect with the rival caster. With this list, I have 3 high-pow slam attacks running around to gank the rival solo and caster... and with highshields to help watch out for my buddy Thor and provide jackmarshal backup if direly needed.
The other "Variant" on the list for me would be to take the basher off of Gorten, and put a pair of Blaster bunnies on him, but with so few units, I question the validity of such a move.
(List 2)
Gorten (+6)
Blaster -3
Blaster -3
Thor -2
-Basher -7
-Basher -7
Highshields (max) -8
I've also had a few thoughts of going min unit on the highshields, dropping the basher on gorten, and going with driller + blaster bunny. The only real reservations I have on that list is how focus intensive things could be on Gorten.
(List 3)
Gorten (+6)
Driller -6
Blaster -3
Thor -2
-Basher -7
-Basher -7
Highshields (min) -5
and the final list that just came to mind that is questionable at best but could provide hilarity is the following:
(Bonus List)
Gorten (+6)
Driller -6
Driller -6 (or 2 more gunners, preference really, but in G&G I'd think beats is in order)
Gunner -3
Brun -10
-Lug
Highshields (min) -5
The "Bonus List" seems comical at best, but in a way I think that the first list is the best suited for this type of tournament outing. But as I am new to the commission, I would like to hear from some more veteran players.
(List 1: Pinball Wizard)
Gorten (+6)
Basher -7
Thor -2
-Basher -7
-Basher -7
Highshields (max) -8
Pretty much this list just straight up goes for the caster kill. It's not that it couldn't do something else, it's that in an environment where units won't be as plentiful to block charge/slam lanes, I figure that it should be easier to connect with the rival caster. With this list, I have 3 high-pow slam attacks running around to gank the rival solo and caster... and with highshields to help watch out for my buddy Thor and provide jackmarshal backup if direly needed.
The other "Variant" on the list for me would be to take the basher off of Gorten, and put a pair of Blaster bunnies on him, but with so few units, I question the validity of such a move.
(List 2)
Gorten (+6)
Blaster -3
Blaster -3
Thor -2
-Basher -7
-Basher -7
Highshields (max) -8
I've also had a few thoughts of going min unit on the highshields, dropping the basher on gorten, and going with driller + blaster bunny. The only real reservations I have on that list is how focus intensive things could be on Gorten.
(List 3)
Gorten (+6)
Driller -6
Blaster -3
Thor -2
-Basher -7
-Basher -7
Highshields (min) -5
and the final list that just came to mind that is questionable at best but could provide hilarity is the following:
(Bonus List)
Gorten (+6)
Driller -6
Driller -6 (or 2 more gunners, preference really, but in G&G I'd think beats is in order)
Gunner -3
Brun -10
-Lug
Highshields (min) -5
The "Bonus List" seems comical at best, but in a way I think that the first list is the best suited for this type of tournament outing. But as I am new to the commission, I would like to hear from some more veteran players.