New Years resolution and how to loose to Eldar

Well, I played my first game of the year against my buddies new Eldar, and got my arse kicked! It was a fun game though.

We played the mission where we are on a moon base and the defender (me) is trying to evacuate a high ranking individual to a shuttle. 

Well, his first turn of shooting ended that idea when he blew up my Land Raider, killing said individual. This then just turned the game into a brutal annihilation game with rending weapons everywhere and all infantry able to jump. 

My list, which was just a list put together from what I had, was 

Wolf Priest-RA, WTN, WTT, MB's-140
Rune Priest-LL, MH-100
Wolf Guard-Arjac, 2x Frost Axes, 2x CombiMeltas/Fists, 4x Wolf Claws, 1x TH/SS-610 (I know, big big points sink, but just what I have at current)
2x Grey Hunter Packs-Melta Gun, Wolf Standard, MotW-165
2x Drop Pods
2x Long Fangs-5x Missile Launchers
Land Raider Crusader-Multi Melta-260
Predator


I know this list really doesn't have a lot of synergy really, but just what I had on hand. 

His list was (roughly)

Autarch (with Swooping Hawks
Avatar
Banshees
Striking Scorpions
Fire Dragons
2x Guardian units with heavy weapons
Guardian Jetbikes
Dire Avengers
Warp Spiders
Swooping Hawks
Reapers
Falcon
Fire Prism

So, first turn I was able to knock out the Fire Prism and the Banshee squad, and moved the LRC with passenger towards the shuttle. 

His first turn of shooting blew up said LRC, killing the passenger. He then wiped the first podded Grey Hunters with the Avatar.

After this it was just a bloody bloody game. He tabled me by turn 6 (only had two drop pods on the board) and he still had: 1 Guardian squad, Reapers, Falcon, Swooping Hawks with Autarch and one Warp Spider.


This game gave me a good feel for the Eldar and what to change. Obviously the Mega unit in the LRC is only for games that are pure fun, or Apoc, so leave them at home

Units that did well:
Grey Hunters-They performed above average, slaying anything in their path. Downfall, not nearly enough of them. (Don't worry, I have more in the mail)
Long Fangs-They did great knocking down the Fire Prism, and murdering units like the Striking Scorpions before they got to assault anything. Downfall, Swooping Hawks.


So, like one brother mentioned, more bodies is what I need. Plans for next list (when I get the models) will be 4 or more Grey Hunter packs in Pods supported by Long Fangs from range. Vehicles don't last against Eldar it seems.

Also my new years resolution, play more 40k! And get an army painted! 

New Paint Scheme, old look

So I just couldnt live with the baby blue scheme I had and decided to change it up. Going with a grey-grey scheme.

Still have to finish the bases, shoulder markings, etc, but they are playable and will look good in a group. The scheme is also meant to get my models painted faster so I will have a force to be reckoned with!

First up, a red headed Grey Hunter

Secondly, a Grey Hunter with MotW (or, atleast how I currently am representing it)

and thirdly, a Wolf Priest I made from bits

Let me know what ya think!

-Kassill

In Game Achievements!

Hey all, first off, I hope everyone has a very Merry Christmas and Happy New Year! Secondly, I am not dead, just had to take a break from the hobby. And thirdly, the topic for this posting! Achievements!

Our friend Skarvald the Troll-faced from the B&C and blogger (http://wolvesforthewolfgod.blogspot.com/) has taken the time and come up with an awesome system of Achievements that us Wolf Players can attempt to earn while playing. Here are a few of my favourites:


Do You Want Wolves with That? - Win a game of Warhammer 40,000 with a Codex: Space Wolves list that only has units, optional equipment and wargear with the the word "wolf" or a variation of the word "wolf" in it. For example: Canis Wolfborn; Fenrisian Wolf/Cyberwolf; Lone Wolf; Wolf Guard; Wolf Lord; Wolf Priest; Wolf Scout; Thunderwolves; wolf claw; Mark of the Wulfen, etc.

There Are No Books on Fenris - Win a game of Warhammer 40,000 against Codex: Space Marines.

Team Jacob - Win a game of Warhammer 40,000 against Codex: Blood Angels.

What Are You Gonna Do? Bleed on Me? - Win a game of Warhammer 40,000 against Codex: Black Templars.

MC Hammer - Lower a Monstrous Creature or an Independent Character's Initiative by throwing Arjac Rockfist's Foehammer at them and then swallow them with Jaws of the World Wolf.

It's going to be LEGEN-wait for it-DARY! - Using Logan Grimnar's Living Legend special rule, grant +1 Attack to all friendly models in your army.

The Lost Vikings - In a Seize Ground mission, win the game with three Lone Wolves contesting three different objectives.

Be sure to check out the WHOLE list of Wolfy achievements over at his blog and see if you cant enhance your games! I know I will!

-Kassill

Story Batrep time! Sunday Game against Daemons!

On a cold Fenrisian night, Rune Priest Torvald, of the Great Company of Thorimir Kingslayer, made his way to
one of the great taverns of the mighty Fang. As he made his way into the drinking hall, all around quickly
hushed as the old Rune Priest made his way to one of the fire pits to warm his hands. He noticed all eyes in
the room glued to him and smiled.
"So, I suppose you all want to hear a tale, eh?"
The hall erupted in roars of approval from old greybeards and young pups alike.
"All right then young pups, gather around as I recall the tale of the defence of Galvan Prime."
Many in the hall began to group around the Rune Priest, pushing and shoving to get close enough to hear the
tale. After everyone in the hall settled in around the Priest, a greybeard handed the old man a pint of ale
and he took a long sip of the tankard. After he set it down, he began to recall the images in his head.
"It was a dark and dreary day for Galvan Prime. Chaos had tainted the planet and called up to its gods for aid.
They answered. The planets sky swirled in colors of purples, blacks, reds, and colors that had no name and
couldnt be discribed. And then they came. Dameons and horrors of unimaginable terror and fright. Mighty
Daemon Prince and daemonic plauge-lings. And we fought them with everything we had.
Before they came, Chaos had infiltrated the planet and corrupted many of its inhabitants. Myself and the
company of Thorimir Kingslayer were stationed in the capital city of Galvan Hive to protect its Manufactorums
along with a company of Ultramarines and Blood Angels.
My kinsmen and I were stationed with holding the center of the city with its attena array capable of sending
messages deep through space. The Blood Angels were tasked with holding the port and it's surrounding factories
and the Ultramarines guarding the others.
They Daemons came from the sky. Multi colored lightning bolts and bright flashes struck down from the sky and
mobs of Daemons emerged from where they struck. We were initially hit by plauge bearers, ugly creatures, slow
and tough, able to withstand wounds that would fell a Kraken twice over. There were juggernauts aswell, with
evil bloodletters riding their backs like some calvary force of old. Flesh-hounds and daemonettes also arrived
aswell as a Daemon Prince. We took many casuualties in the first wave as they landed, but we soon regrouped
and gave them the bolter and chainsword. I and the two long fang packs I was with focused our heavy weapons
fire on the biggest of them, knocking them down, one by one as the grey hunters engaged the smaller units.
But the real Saga of the day lies with Grimnar's own champion, Arjac Rockfist!"
Many in the hall roared their approval again, lifting steins and knocking them back.
"Aye, Arjac was their, with old Harald Grimtotem, Wolf Priest of the Great Company of Thorimir Kingslayer.
Together they rode with a pack of Wolf Guard in a Land Raider Crusader. They came to the aid of the grey hunters
already in combat and strode out to challenge the Daemons. In the course of the day, Arjac and old Grimtotem
claimed many daemons from Pink Horrors, Daemon Princes, Seekers, Fiends, Soulgrinders, and more.
But the day was not without its price, for many of our brothers fell. But we will not forget them or mourn their
loss, for they are with Russ and the Allfather now, and we will see them once again at the Wolftime!
Hail the victoriouse dead!"
"HAIL!" was the unified cry of the Hall as they once again knocked back their tankards.
"In the end, the city held, and the world was cleansed of Chaos."
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Vow Completed

So, I took a vow on the Space Wolves Sub Forum of the B&C (aka, the Fang) to complete my 5 man Wolf Scout squad with Melta Gun by August, and well, today I got to painting, and painting and painting, and then I realized I had finished them! Wow, if only I had this drive for the rest of my army! I may talk to the guy running the event and see if I can vow some more stuff just so it will get done! Now I know the bases are unfinished, but it will be a while before I can get to that. So, until then, they are done!

Also, way to go Boston for winning the Stanley Cup! That was my friend Daryl's favourite hockey team (now one of mine aswell) and I was glad to see them win it!

RIP Daryl Bugbee

So, as some of you may or may not know, my friend Daryl Bugbee passed away in February at the young age of 39, a week from his 40th B-day.

I have since been taking care of his lawn for his parents and today they let me have alot of Daryl's old models. The following are pictures of what I got today, and there is still more at his house.

Overview shot

Lots of Genestealers

This next stuff is Mutant Chronicles I believe

Space Marines

Other stuff

Not sure what I am going to do with this stuff, as none of it really fits with anything I have at the moment. I may end up selling some of it or something, I dont know.

Anyways, just thought I'd share with ya what was dropped in my lap today.

RIP Daryl Bugbee

Battle of the Fang arrived!

Yay! Battle of the Fang arrived today in my mail! Im so excited to read this! So far I've heard it's pretty good, so I am hoping that's true. The only other Space Marine Battles Novel I have read was Helsreach by ADB (I'd butcher his name unless it was spelled out for me :P). So, after I read through this I'll post up a review!

Also, thanks to Night Runner for being my first Follower! Also, can anyone tell me how to comment in my own comment's section? Im Blogger iliterate and cant figure it out. >.>