Howdy folks!
So, 2.0 BETA has dropped and PTG is venturing into the unknown and plunging ourselves into the tournament scene. 2018 is a big year for us, and lots of content coming your way you lucky people!
The tournament in question is in Bristol on 18/19 Feb and we are super excited to say that we will be a part of it. This is our first tournament we have ever attended in any format so are not really expecting much except to broaden our horizons and meet some fellow geeks of the 9th Age community. As I said, very excited!
So much so, in fact, that, in true newbie style we have got in touch with the tournament organiser, Callum, to ask a few questions about the set up and everything we need to know. We seem to have made a good impression though, as he has graciously invited us up to play a few games and meet some of his group a few weeks prior to the tournament. Thus, we will be able to get quite a few practice games in using the new rule-set - which is where this series of posts begins.
We will be having a few internal battles to test the rules and our armies out before heading down to scope out the area and opposition with a few external games. Then based on that, we will be polishing off our lists with a few more internal battles against some choice armies before heading out to challenge T9A folks in their domain.
This means that in the coming weeks, we will be releasing several posts based on the lists we are taking and the practice battles in the build up to the tournament - and of course, full coverage of the tournament itself. So watch this space peeps!
To start you off though, we will look at my list that I'm going with - which is of course, my beloved Highborn Elves! This list is subject to change based on our battles and some feedback on the forums, but will for the most part stay the same, due to these being my favourite/best painted models, so its the special items and commands that will change rather than the units themselves. Anyway, here it is:
High Prince, Queens Cavalier, Elven Horse, Lance + Nova Flare, Dragonforged Armour + Diadem of Protection, Shield
Mage, Wizard Master, Order of the Fiery Heart, Alchemy, Dragon, Paired Weapons + Hero's Heart, Shield + Starmetal Alloy, Rod of Battle, Potion of Swiftness
5x Elein Reavers
5x Highborn Lancers
24x Seaguard + Standard: Banner of Becalming
11x Knights of Ryma + Full Command + War Banner of Ryma
Lion Chariot
Giant Eagle
19x Queens Guard
So as you can see, not a lot of models but tries to compete in every phase. Pretty good shooting with the Queensguard/Seaguard combo; Fast combat units with the Dragon and the Knights + Prince, with small support units in the Lancers and Lion chariot - who will also be on the prowl for some monsters; and a good amount of chaff to support (Lancers can double up as chaff if needed). Scoring wise, I have 4 units that can claim objectives and the Mage is designed to be decent in the magic phase - as well as some subtle magic support with the HBE core rules and the becalming banner to help out. Plus, he's a freaking Dragon! I must admit, when the new rules for the Fire Dragon Mage came out, and allowed him to take alchemy and buff his mount when casting spells this was the first thing I put in my list. Pumped to see how he can fare in battle.
Anyway, that will do for now, and hopefully we will have some juicy battle reports with you very soon. We will aim to review how this list changes after every battle and hopefully have a very refined list come submission date - which is 3rd February 2018 - although we will be posting slightly behind when things happen for obvious reasons. So lots to cram into a short space of time, with Hyper-G's Orcs & Goblins as the first test, coming very soon! Excited!
As always, leave your questions and comments below and thanks for your support!
Lucky-Sixes
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