Ryan G; Rise of Legends Part 2

Hello again,

     Sad to say I do not have much to report this month on the modeling front.  I have severely underestimated home much of your free time a 1 month old takes up.  Anyway, I am getting more and more hobby time with each passing week. I have, however, gotten the models out of the box and now have them on my hobby desk so that I can see them everytime I walk by and can feel guilty for just keep on walking.

     I have not changed my list at all, but that is not to say that I won't.  August should be a much better month for me, and I promise to get some progress done on some modeling, if not some painting as well.  Sorry for the short post, but I'll make up for it by the time we are done. 

Cheers,
Ryan G

Rise of Legends: Ryan G: High Elves

Hey Gang,

                My name is Ryan G, and I am playing Regiments of Renown!  John has been nice enough to invite me to join this campaign project, and I appreciate the opportunity.  If you have listened to the most recent Unstable Dice Podcast, you heard Joe F mention that he would ask his buddy Ryan to join this campaign to give us an even number.  Well, that is me.  I have been playing Fantasy off and on for the past 15ish years.  You can also hear me a bit coming up on future episodes of the Waaaghcast with Joe F.

                For the RoR, I have chosen to do High Elves.  I narrowed it down to either High Elves or Wood Elves, but considering that I already have enough High Elves sitting in a box, and no Wood Elves in sight, it made my decision even easier. 

My tentative force list is:

Pheonix Guard – Leader

Spearman

Spearman

Silver Helm

Silver Helm

Shadow Warrior

 

                The current idea is to do a winter theme for them.  I have always liked the look of well done snow bases, but have never tried it myself so thought this would be a great opportunity.  The army force choices were completely made due to background/theme, and models that I already have.  I purposely took some duplicate model choices to force myself to do some conversion work to make them look different.  I know the Shadow Warrior is not a very good choice because you can’t Scout in RoR, but I like the model and like the theme.  A brief background is that my force is chasing a Dark Elf Assassin into Naggarorth for retribution for killing the High Elf King and Queen.  Because of the assassination of the King and Queen, the princess, now Queen, does not have the time to deploy an entire army so she is sending a elite scouting force to snuff out this assassin. 

                Anyway, I am really looking forward to doing this, and because it is only 6 models, I can really put some time and effort into these and do the best I can.  Only the Shadow warrior is metal, so the rest of the models will hopefully have some small conversions to them due to them being plastic. 

Take care,

Ryan G

Ryan G: Tale of 2 Guys: Firebelly

     July went zooming by, but I did manage to get a couple of things painted for the Ogre Kingdoms.  The main model was my Firebelly.

     I really like the GW Firebelly, but I have never been great at painting fire so I chose to use an alternate model for my Firebelly.  I tracked this guy down from a company called Titan Forge.  They have some great models, and if I can find a way to fit some of their other Ogres into my army I will.  I just wanted to start small to make sure the scale was correct.  This guy is a little taller, but fits in just fine.

     I have used him a few times now, and I do like the Firebelly character.  I don't think he fits into every army, but I have found him great for low point games. 

     Next, is one more sabertusk.  This now gives me three and I am happy with that.  I have yet to use 3 Tusks in a a game, but we'll see how it goes.  I dislike the fact that they can cause panic, and they may just cause me to start tripping over myself, or just plan getting in the way.





     I have two local tournaments coming up over the next two saturdays, but not sure what list I will be doing for the 2000 pts this month.  Both my Firebelly and extra cat will be in my 1600 pt tourny list, but does not look like either will be in my 2000 point one.  Either way it should be fun, and I am considering a few different things to do for next month.  I really should do my Ironblaster because they are awesome, but I really want to paint up a Giant, which are fun, but far from awesome.  Only time will tell.

Cheers,
Ryan G

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