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Post by dannytee on Nov 20, 2015 0:42:52 GMT
Or how about fielding them on a 20x40 base and combining them like Skarsnik and Gobbla? I like this idea.
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Post by KevinC on Nov 20, 2015 16:41:26 GMT
I agree that Gotrek and Felix are difficult to use given their point cost. An idea, in order to keep them as individual characters, could be to give them something similar to the Sisters of Twilight - that is, you have to kill both in order for them to die, otherwise they regenerate all lost wounds. Would work fairly well with the fluff, but might require a slight lowering of their ward save, maybe 5++. Just a thought! I look forward to seeing this list done, have always wanted to field an allied Slayer army with my Empire army. -------Although Rich's suggestion for a combined profile like Skarsnik and Gobbla is a good idea, I really like this one. Nice one takenoko
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Post by avatarofbugman on Nov 21, 2015 21:45:09 GMT
That's a cool thought. I need to think on how to do this.
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Post by takenoko on Nov 21, 2015 22:55:31 GMT
If I recall correctly, a number of units in the SoC Slayer list were also available as Dogs of War for other armies to hire. Are you considering that option here as well? With Gotrek and Felix that would be really nice, but also with other units like the Goblin Hewer and the slayer pirates.
Also, have you considered making Malakai Makaison a special character, rather than a crew member of the Goblin Hewer? His fluff would allow for some cool stuff, making him at least on par with Grim Burloksson, and it would allow for Goblin Hewers to be more than 0-1 per army. You could also consider adding other characters from the Gotrek and Felix saga as special characters, in particular Snorri Nosebiter. If you're into special characters, that is...
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Post by grandmasterwang on Dec 23, 2015 3:58:21 GMT
Hmm appreciate all your work. Ill have to check this out at some stage. Gotrek being Gotrek i could see having a 3+ rerollable ward save
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Post by grandmasterwang on Jan 8, 2016 9:27:55 GMT
With the new AOS release you should have some new material for this.
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Post by mottdon on Jan 8, 2016 14:20:22 GMT
Looks like GW is going to be introducing a whole bunch of new units for old armies that will be needing 8th edition rules.
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Post by avatarofbugman on Feb 13, 2016 14:37:39 GMT
I am going to be revisiting this soon. I need to paint some riders and test them and then move from there
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Post by avatarofbugman on Jul 31, 2016 3:31:48 GMT
Brushed off the file today. Taking a long look at how to separate Malakai from the Hewer so that he can be an addition as an engineer. Thoughts?
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Post by KevinC on Aug 1, 2016 0:23:48 GMT
Brushed off the file today. Taking a long look at how to separate Malakai from the Hewer so that he can be an addition as an engineer. Thoughts? -------Yes, make the Goblin Hewer a standard war machine with 3 crew. Then make Malakai a special character Master Engineer, he could be a Master Engineer with Slayer special rules, and perhaps he gives a bonus to a Goblin Hewer.
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Post by dannytee on Aug 6, 2016 9:36:00 GMT
Brushed off the file today. Taking a long look at how to separate Malakai from the Hewer so that he can be an addition as an engineer. Thoughts? -------Yes, make the Goblin Hewer a standard war machine with 3 crew. Then make Malakai a special character Master Engineer, he could be a Master Engineer with Slayer special rules, and perhaps he gives a bonus to a Goblin Hewer. I agree with Kevin's idea. This would be a good way to do it.
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Post by KevinC on Aug 13, 2016 14:44:19 GMT
avatarofbugman, I wrote up some updated rules for Gotrek & Felix, and thought you might be interested in them... GOTREK GURNISSON & FELIX JAEGARAny Empire, Dwarf or Bretonnian army may include Gotrek & Felix. Their points cost count towards your Rare unit allowance.Gotrek M:3 WS:8 BS:2 S:4 T:5 W:5 I:5 A:4 LD:10 Felix M:- WS:6 BS:4 S:4 T:- W:- I:5 A:3 LD:- Points: 425. Troop Type: Infantry (Special Character; Dwarf Daemon Slayer). Equipment: (Gotrek): Gotrek’s Rune Axe. (Felix): Wyrmslayer Blade and light armour. SPECIAL RULES (Gotrek & Felix): Unbreakable, Magic Resistance (2), Relentless.SPECIAL RULES (Gotrek only): Resolute, Slayer, Ancestral Grudge, Death Blow, Dragon Slayer, Daemon Slayer.Gotrek’s DoomGotrek is the most fearsome Dwarf slayer of all time and, along with his companion Felix, has single handily thwarted countless diabolical plots, malevolent invasions of the Empire and apocalyptic disasters. Throughout these heroic ventures, and to the Slayer’s vexation, Gotrek ever fails in his quest to meet his Doom…Gotrek and Felix benefit from a 4+ ward save. VagabondsGotrek and Felix are mounted together on a single 50 x 50 mm base and are treated as a single infantry model with a single set of wounds. They have a combined armour save of 6+. Felix’s profile is only used when he attacks. In addition, Gotrek and Felix may never join another unit and may never be the army General. Arch-NemesisWithout always even realizing it, Gotrek and Felix have thwarted the plans of the nefarious Skaven sorcerer, Grey Seer Thanquol, numerous times during their adventuring career. As a result, Grey Seer Thanquol gains the Hatred (Gotrek & Felix) special rule and Gotrek & Felix may not use their Magic Resistance against any spell cast by Thanquol. Additionally, Gotrek and Felix cause Terror in Grey Seer Thanquol and any unit he is with. Thanquol must make a Terror test caused by Gotrek & Felix even if he (or his unit) would otherwise be immune to Terror (if this Terror test fails, Thanquol and his unit will flee, even if they are normally Unbreakable) and must also take Fear tests if engaged in Close Combat with Gotrek & Felix, even if Thanquol would otherwise be immune to Fear. MAGIC ITEMS
GOTREK’S RUNE AXEGotrek’s axe is a Dwarf-forged weapon inscribed with a myriad of ancient runes so archaic that no living Runesmith is able to read them, let alone duplicate them! Where Gotrek found the axe also remains a mystery, though some believe it is one of the ancient rune axes of the Dwarf deity, Grimnir!Gotrek’s Rune Axe has the Heroic Killing Blow special rule. In addition, no armour saves are allowed against any wounds caused by Gotrek’s Rune Axe. WYRMSLAYER BLADEA lost heirloom of the knightly Order of the Fiery Heart, the Wyrmslayer blade came into the possession of Felix Jaeger during one of his many adventures with the Dwarf Trollslayer, Gotrek Gurnisson. When Dragons are near, the blade seemingly awakens with a mind of its own, directing its bearer toward the scaly wyrms.The Wyrmslayer Blade adds +2 to Felix’s Attacks. If there is a Dragon (of any type) within charge range of the model bearing the weapon, the entire unit the bearer is with must declare a charge against it. Additionally, any hits caused by the Wyrmslayer Blade against a Dragon (of any type) will wound automatically.
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Post by knoffles on May 17, 2017 5:52:35 GMT
I know i'm late to this thread but a few years back someone else tried to convert the full Storm of Chaos book to 8th rules (for all I know it may have been you as some of the rules are very similar!). Anyway for another take on it, it can be found here: storm.bugeatergames.com/
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Post by avatarofbugman on Aug 18, 2021 0:44:33 GMT
I have gone back and revisited the list. I've had a little bit of playtesting, and the changes are all in red. Click the link in the first post. Gotrk and Felix appear courtesy of Kevin C. I think I am going to be buying some dwarf slayers to properly do this army again.
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