The Pleasurebrute lives! |
Da Long Wayz Desert Group vs. Skylar's Chaos force |
Line up and WAAARGH! |
Rob and Amy were duking it out in an Ork vs. Tau battle. Personally I think this is a very challenging match-up for the Orks (as Eldar would be as well) due to those armies superior firepower, and in the case of the Eldar superior Movement options. I think when it comes to figuring out this new edition and codex, I would like to face Space Marines, as to me they are better gauge to determining the strengths and weaknesses of a given army. But, around here it is rare that someone shows up on game night with an "average" marine army anymore. Indeed, 7th edition's "take anything" mantra, I think we'll see less and less of "average". I haven't decided if this is a bad thing or not. Anyway, it was a charge into "no man's land" as reenacted by Orks and Tau, and blood would flow.
Although I didn't stick around long enough to see the outcome, Rob was looking fairly vexed when I last saw him. Probably the same look I typically have when I fight the Fem Fa'Tau regardless of the army I use.
I was trying to convince Amy to blog about this battle as I don't think she's ever written a post before about a game, but she has written introductions (preambles?) before. If she does, I will link back to here.
The final showdown! |
On another table I witnessed a Space Wolf Wolflord get gunned down in an overwatch charge by a Tau army. It was an example in Strength in numbers, especially against that situation.
There were at least 3 other games taking place this night that I neglected to snap any pics of, but I am happy to say that the Saturday night gaming event at Hobbytown is alive and well! Hopefully I will be back at it again soon, and next time as a player!
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In the end, VPs were 10-8 in my favor, was a moot point though as I tabled him, even killing 'Bad-mitten the despoiler' in HTH combat. Casualties were horrific on my end though and it took mt almost 3 turns for my ARMY to kill 1 line termie with an autocannon!
Despite my win, i still don't like the codex. Also been sorting thru Bob's presents, will save that for a later post.
Rob beat Amy due to objectives. By the time I wandered over there, he'd given up on fighting and was spending his turns on his belly in cover just trying to weather the storm of Tau fire (apparently successfully).
Screech also threw in the towel, though He did put a bit of a hurting on the Eldar.
So, the Orks were victorious in both matchups and the Codex sucks. Um, congrats? :)
I had issues with the boys getting to combat...well, making a charge range roll high enough to get into the woods anyway. That -2 movement when charging a unit in cover is a pita.
I thought my list worked ok...the nobs were a waste of pts...shoulda just taken more boyz...
Murl
It was nice to finally meet you! Although I have grown an aversion to round bases, I have to admit that seeing you all play stirred some interest. With my new home being closer than my old one, I should be able to arrange some time to make it down. I'll be looking forward to playing your high elves or your orcs.
Likewise Bob! I have 3 ...maybe 4... WHFB armies I could field: orcs/gobos, HE, Daemons, and Empire. Give me ar least a week's notice to prep a list, and more importany, re-read the rules.
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