Ryan G: 1500 + Mournfang pt 2

     For July I finished up my other two mournfang to round out the unit to four.

     Mournfang completely live up to the hype.  They are awesome!  I have been having a fun time running these guys around the table.  They are not unbeatable though.  Tough 4 and Armour 2+ goes a long way, but not far enough.  You still gotta be careful with them, but once they get into combat, they stand a good chance against most units. 

     My 1500 point list consisted of the following.

Firebelly - lvl 2

Bruiser - BSB

7 Ironguts

6 Ogres

Stonehorn

2 Mournfang

2 Single Sabertusks

     My game with Joe ended as a win for me, but not sure how it really happened.  I really owe it all to my 2 Sabertusks which killed a Volly gun, Engineer, and 12 Handgunner.  I spent most of the rest of the game backing away from Joe's spearmen horde because he kept getting Mindrazor off on them.  I thought eventually I would be able to stop a casting of it, but never did, and his spears finally trounced my Ironguts.  However, because I spent most of the game running, he did not get very many other points, and I squeaked out a win.

     I would like to review my first go with the Firebelly, but he miscast on his first spell and lost all of his wizard levels.  He did get to use his breath weapon in a challenge with the battle priest and kill him before the rest of the unit went, thanks to the Sigil Sword, and took away their hatred.  That saved one Irongut left and preserved the points of the unit. 

     I am liking Joe's empire, but I agree that he is too magic reliant at this time and needs to get some hammers into his army.  2000 should be an interesting battle.

Cheers,

Ryan G

    

Ryan G: 1k + Morunfang

     As you have read, Joe and I got our 1000 pt game in last week, and I thought I would just throw up some thoughts on it and update you on my Mournfang.  The games went pretty well, and my army did about as good as I expected.  Here are a few things that I took away from these games. 
     First, fear is a complete game changer at low points.  It seemed like every time I got into combat with Joe's Spear horde, he failed his fear test and I just slaughtered him. 
     Second, when artillary is on, it is very tough to get to it.  I had 2 sabertusks, and the first game they got to the hellblaster and the cannon blew itself up.  Very easy win for the first game for me.  Game 2, his artillary could not miss, and it brought the pain.  I ran every thing I could towards it, but to no avail.  Engineers are key.

     I also finished 2 of my Mourngfang for the up coming Blood in the Sun tourny.  I like how they came out, but there is somthing about the models that just doesn't sit right with me.  I don't know what it is, but as far as I can tell, it is the model and not my paint job that has me taking a 2nd look at them.  However, with the way they play, i'll take them.  I have used them in a couple of games now, and except for the one were Joe's hellblaster took them off, they have always gotyen their points worth.  I think I will stop at 4 of them though.  Multiple units of them are really good, but I can not see it being a very fun army to play.  Anyway, here are the 2 that are finished. 

Thanks,
Ryan G

   

Ryan G: Tale of Ogres and Empire 1K

     Alright, June is here and I need to get 1000 points together.  This month I have been working on some Mournfang and they are progressing nicely.  My list is as follows:

Bruiser
8 Bulls
8 Bulls
2 Mournfang
Sabertusk
Sabertusk
Gorger

     My gaming plan again is to just run forward and see what these guys can do.  The Mournfang and Sabertusk's will hopefully get to his warmachines in a timely mannor, and the 2 units of bulls will clean up his hand to hand units.

     My painting plan this month is again the Mournfang.  I needs to get 4 done by the end of the month because I am attending the Blood in the Sun 2400 point tournament, and I sent in my list including all four.  The way I see this going, is getting 2 posted up to the blog this month, then the other 2 will be finished just in time for BitS, so they will not make the blog until July.

Take care all,

Ryan G.

Ryan G: BSB is Done

     Finished up my BSB this week, so I thought I would through up some picks.

     I think he turned out rather well, and I am quite please with him.  I originally thought I was adding too much of the grey on him, but I like it.  I am terrible at free hand work, so the banners are kinda blah, but I prefer that over looking awful.  The varnish dull coat did put a white film on small parts of him, but I think I have figured out what is causing it, and will try to fix it for the next batch of guys.
     Up next are my Mournfang.  I am planning on using four of them so that should be my next painting post.  I'll hopefully get a game in with Joe next week and have a bit more to say for this topic. 

Take care all,
Ryan G

Ryan G: Tale of Joe and Ryan?

     Joe has asked me to help keep him motivated for the hobby again, and I have readily agreed.  I have plenty of Ogre stuff to keep me busy, and he will in turn keep me motivated to get it done also.  Most of my base army is already painted due to the previous Tale of Four Gamers blogs, so most of what I will be painting will not be used until I get to the 1500 point range.  Currently I am still working on my BSB so that I will have him done for the Blood in the Sun tourny in June.

          Since Games Workshop does not currently produce a Ogre BSB model, I am converting a Hunter model that I had lying around.  This is a very rough picture, and I promise it will look much better once I am done. 
     As far as my 500 point army goes for this month I decided to keep it simple.

Brusier
5 bulls
5 bulls
1 sabertusk

     I have yet to really use the Ogres in a high point game, and I am looking forward to getting more of it done so I am able to. 

Cheers,
Ryan G.

Ryan G: Adeptiprep is Done!

     With Adepticon quickly approaching, I have managed to finish everything that I will be needing yesterday.  This will be my first year at Adepitcon, so I kept my schedule pretty light so I can have a chance to walk around and take it all in.  I am playing in the 1000 point "How you use it" on friday night with my Ogres that I have been painting up and posting on the site.  I am happy with how the army has turned out, but I am glad I did not do the championships, because I don't think I would have gotten enough points painted for that. 
     Saturday, I will be doing the Stuper Bowl!  Ladies and gentlemen, meet your soon to be beloved Talabheim City Chiefs!

     I love Blood Bowl, and decided to finally paint up my Human team so that I can play something a little different than what I am used to.  The other two teams that I regularly play are Orcs and Halflings, and I like the Humans for the passing and quick scoring aspect.  I have greatly enjoyed playing in the Waaaghcast on-line league and I am super stoked for this tournament.
    That is prety much all I have to throw up at the moment, but I am really looking forward to Adepticon, and hopefully hanging out with all the people that I have been playing blood bowl with on-line, and have seen in passing at other tournies.  Good luck to everyone going, and I'll see ya there.

Cheers,
Ryan G

Ryan G: Stonehorn

    

     Better late than never right? Anyway, I am still working on the Ogres even though I did not get them done by the To4G time frame.  Congrats to Joe for being the only one of us to do so.  I have, however,  recently finished up the Stonehorn, and figured I would throw up some pictures for you.

         I have only played about 4-5 games with him at this point, but so far I like him. I get a little over zealous with him, and he has never survived an entire game for me. I keep running him off on his own and he ends up dying, but he does take out plenty with him. I just have to hold him back an extra turn and send him in with the rest of my army, and he will be great.

      He is also a great cannon magnet. He halves all multiple wounds that he takes so it will take 2 very good cannon shots to take him out. Since he has 6 wounds, it is more likely that it will take 3 shots to kill him. 

      Up next for me is a couple more Ironguts to paint for the 1000 point tournament at Adepticon, but from there I have to get back into gear for 2400 points of Blood in the Sun, and paint up 1 Ironblaster, 4 Mournfangs, a Tyrant BSB, and a possible Firebelly.  Wish me luck on getting everything done, because I am going to need it.

Cheers,

Ryan G