Rhulic questions

[MagnustheJust]

Primed with Kayazy Eliminators was just beautiful. Surprised I haven't seen them mentioned yet

It's better on the Assassins due to more bodies... You get to spread the damage more!!

[DocMerc]

Primed with Kayazy Eliminators was just beautiful. Surprised I haven't seen them mentioned yet

The OP was asking for Rhulic army tips, not Syndicate

[Robert Shepherd]

The OP was asking for Rhulic army tips, not Syndicate

You can field a predominantly Rhulic force without playing Searforge, you know. And it would be remiss of us not to point out how much better Durgen is in 4* or Highborn.

[MagnustheJust]

So there DocMerc!!

[DocMerc]

yeah well...

[Mod_Faultie]

You can field a predominantly Rhulic force without playing Searforge, you know. And it would be remiss of us not to point out how much better Durgen is in 4* or Highborn.

Same with Gorten. It is a strange curse PP has inflicted upon the Rhulfolk, that their casters are much better suited to supporting non-Rhulic infantry, and their infantry are key candidates for support by non-Rhulic warcasters.

Unless you're just dead set on running Brun & Lug and *not* running non-Rhulic, non-Ogrun forces, then going with Highborn or Four Star is recommended.

[MagnustheJust]

... but Four-Star is better if you like to party.

Nothing like attending a kegger where the kegs are full of 12 year old mead!!

[Rancor]

You can field a predominantly Rhulic force without playing Searforge, you know.

You can own a 66' Impala without classic flame pin-striping too, but what the hell is the point in that.

[MagnustheJust]

You simply can not argue with logic like that folks!!

/thread

[Shogran]

After reading this thread I have decided to comment, forget and ignore what some people have said about what you must get next. First decide how you want to play, are you a long range, close range or someone who like to cover all your bases, this is always a good start when building a army. Now this is the only thing I'm going to say you should get, the merc book, this will give the most of the units, also you may want to pick up a copy of Wrath if you don't have one, or you could ask friends who play if you borrow or look at there copy's if they have them, this will let you see what units are out there, and help you decide what you want to buy for you list.

I am A Rhulic player, Madhammer is great. Most the time I will just use Rhulic models in my list, manly because I love the look for a full dwarf army on the board, but that being said there are lots of great mercs out there, steelheads are a great unit and cheap Thor is great in any merc list, I love the Avalancher, I love the look of it, the way it's great at killing stuff with Thor, I have 3 I think.

People will always say don't use a unit, as others are better, I my self have units I wont use as I don't like them and think others are better, but remember every unit has it's place and it's use.

The last thing I will say is read the Threads, you can find lots of very good information, tactics and combos. I don't play just to win, I play just to have fun, winning is just a great bonus

[Rancor]

I realize post count means nothing, and for all I know you could be a mod with 15,000+ posts under another account. But it is a little funny seeing someone come in, and for their very first post ever, say:

After reading this thread I have decided to comment, forget and ignore what some people have said about what you must get next.

It would be like a 5 year old grabbing you by the collar, pulling you in real close, and then saying "Let me tell you a little something I've learned about life over the years, and don't pay any mind to what these other idiots think."

LOLZ

[MagnustheJust]

I realize post count means nothing, and for all I know you could be a mod with 15,000+ posts under another account. But it is a little funny seeing someone come in, and for their very first post ever, say:



It would be like a 5 year old grabbing you by the collar, pulling you in real close, and then saying "Let me tell you a little something I've learned about life over the years, and don't pay any mind to what these other idiots think."

LOLZ

I resemble that remark!!

[Shogran]

I realize post count means nothing, and for all I know you could be a mod with 15,000+ posts under another account. But it is a little funny seeing someone come in, and for their very first post ever

No I'm not a mod or have another account, and I've not played in a long time (T_T) I have a lot of models and the only army I don't have is Cygnar and the minions two.

[Rancor]

Like I said, post count really means nothing, but at first glance, it looks a little funny. Maybe that 5 year old has really gone through some messed up stuff.

[StJason]

Hey, Rancor. I came across the Gazette sitting on the curb the other day, bawling like a newborn. Seems to think it's been abandoned...

[Rancor]

It hasn't. I simply have no new news to post. If I posted right now, the posts would look like this.

Still waiting on War Room

Still waiting on Ossrum

Still waiting on Colossal

Still waiting for GenCon

I am planning on getting some Rhulic paint jobs up. But other than that, things have gotten a bit stale.

[StJason]

Speculations. Stuff from the World Guide (it always astounds me how little HordesMachine players know about their own setting...). "What Rancor Wants from Colossals".

[Rancor]

Well if you guys really care about my opinion that much, I'll post it.

[MagnustheJust]

Speculations. Stuff from the World Guide (it always astounds me how little HordesMachine players know about their own setting...).
"What Rancor Wants from Colossals".

In response to highlighted part, that's an easy one to answer!!

He wants PP to have been pulling our collective legs, and the Stunties can indeed use Galleon!!

[Mod_Faultie]

Like I said, post count really means nothing.

Basically this.

[MagnustheJust]

If you removed all but my truly meaningful posts, I don't even think the number would break 500...

[Mod_Faultie]

If you removed all but my truly meaningful posts, I don't even think the number would break 500...

For you, 500 is probably a bit generous.

[MagnustheJust]

It's not that far from Temple Con HQ to D.C. Faultie...

Watch it, lest I come down there & hang out with you.

[StJason]

*looks at post count, looks at join date*

...yeah. I'm all about the post counts.

[HeadHunter]

New to the game, but I saw the Rhulic models in the stores and thought they looked pretty cool. I'm primarily a Khador guy, but I am entertaining the idea of building a strictly Rhulic army at some point. I will admit to knowing nothing about them, but I'm not keen on the idea of seafaring Dwarves like Lord Rockbottom... still, looks like there's enough "traditional" stuff to make an entertaining and appealing Searforge army nonetheless.

Brings back fond memories of my Dwarven army that was redacted from that other game...

[mikethefish]

Many players put high stock in the use of Lord Rockbottom in dwarf armies - usually with the aim of helping stop failed leadership checks. I am not one of those guys. I would rather save the two points and take my chances on passing most tests if i need to. Making a LD 9 test isn't exaxtly a difficult thing to do in my experience.

[MagnustheJust]

Many players put high stock in the use of Lord Rockbottom in dwarf armies - usually with the aim of helping stop failed leadership checks. I am not one of those guys. I would rather save the two points and take my chances on passing most tests if i need to. Making a LD 9 test isn't exaxtly a difficult thing to do in my experience.

Sez you, oh bearer of the calamari avatar!!

[HeadHunter]

It's good to hear that, though - I'm not too keen on a model that looks like Cap'n Crunch.

[MagnustheJust]

Hey now!! I love a breakfast cereal that lacerates the roof of your mouth even after soaking in the milk for 20 minutes!!

[rydiafan]

Many players put high stock in the use of Lord Rockbottom in dwarf armies - usually with the aim of helping stop failed leadership checks. I am not one of those guys. I would rather save the two points and take my chances on passing most tests if i need to. Making a LD 9 test isn't exaxtly a difficult thing to do in my experience.

I drive with Thor a half dozen times a game. Odds are I will be failing a few of those.

No thanks, failed drive.

[pattison]

I can fail any LD9 tests if the moment is crucial enough...

[MagnustheJust]

If I had a dime for every LD 9 or higher test I have failed...

[Robert Shepherd]

I drive with Thor a half dozen times a game. Odds are I will be failing a few of those.

No thanks, failed drive.

I used to take Rockbottom pretty religiously with Thor. These days I prefer Corbeau. CMD10 is reliable enough for me to feel safe rolling those dice. And you should already be taking Corbeau in pretty much any Gorten list, so you can have her pull double duty by buddying up to Thor and helping him make drive checks, without giving up any further points.

[pattison]

Mentioning Madelyn - I also tried to field her with Gorten, but I've mostly faced the problem that Gorten isn't able to advance forward as he's standing behind jacks. Yep, it's a solution to put him in front, but then he can get shot or charged. And I can't allow myself to camp on all of his focus all the time.
She didn't really work for me to be honest.

[Robert Shepherd]

Mentioning Madelyn - I also tried to field her with Gorten, but I've mostly faced the problem that Gorten isn't able to advance forward as he's standing behind jacks. Yep, it's a solution to put him in front, but then he can get shot or charged. And I can't allow myself to camp on all of his focus all the time.
She didn't really work for me to be honest.

It took me a while to learn to set those advance angles up ahead of time, but it's worthwhile once you've got it down. If it helps, don't focus on setting straight up 3" moves directly at the enemy; instead, look for ways you can position the models screening Gorten so he can use the move to duck around the edges, and get maybe 1.5" or 2" closer. Even that makes a big deal for the feat.

[rydiafan]

I used to take Rockbottom pretty religiously with Thor. These days I prefer Corbeau. CMD10 is reliable enough for me to feel safe rolling those dice. And you should already be taking Corbeau in pretty much any Gorten list, so you can have her pull double duty by buddying up to Thor and helping him make drive checks, without giving up any further points.

The topic at hand was taking Rockbottom in a Rhulic army, which doesn't allow Corbeau.

I can't allow myself to camp on all of his focus all the time.

Why not?

Seriously, though, I usually just walk Gorten and his jacks forward and sit at ARM 25-27 (depending on upkeeps). Nothing scares me then, and I'll eventually just grind/feat the enemy right out of the scenario.

In Searforge I just upkeep SOG and camp the other 4. My jacks don't need to run.

[cannonball]

You can own a 66' Impala without classic flame pin-striping too, but what the hell is the point in that.

/endthread.

In all seriousness, a full spec'd out Searforge list looks amazing on the table. <sniff>

[Must have Brun and Lug!]

[StJason]

In all seriousness, a full spec'd out Searforge list looks amazing on the table.

Truer words were never said.

...now I just got to get through my repainting job... Squad of Forge Guard, five `jacks, B&L.. Dammit, why do they not paint themselves??

...of course, the moment I get it done, Colossals will have all new squads that I'll have to get...

[HeadHunter]

I am totally stoked. I was in a nearby hobby store this morning, looking through their pretty extensive collection of Warmachine merchandise, when I discovered the Gorten Grundback battlegroup box. Apparently they didn't know what they had, because it was still priced at $40. I didn't have the money on hand, but when I explained to my wife that it was OOP and the models would cost $70-80 altogether to buy individually, she went back with me and bought it. I may not have a gamer wife, but bless her for being so understanding about my gaming addiction.

[Robert Shepherd]

The topic at hand was taking Rockbottom in a Rhulic army, which doesn't allow Corbeau.

Rhulic army =! Searforge.

But if someone wants to stick to straight Searforge, for sure, Rockbottom is a solid investment for a list with Thor in it.