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« on: August 10, 2011, 02:05:52 am » |
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How many is too few in 2k?
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« Reply #1 on: August 10, 2011, 03:44:45 am » |
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That would depend entirely on the rest of the army build. I think Undead really need to have their full allowance of heroes allowed by solid units.
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« Reply #2 on: August 10, 2011, 03:48:58 am » |
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It does, but yeah...undead rely on heroes, and more specifically on Necromancers. They absolutely have to have enough to make a strong move somewhere on the table.
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« Reply #3 on: August 11, 2011, 04:43:44 am » |
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good to know. Thanks guys
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« Reply #4 on: August 11, 2011, 08:48:33 am » |
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I suggest a minimum of three, one for each aspect of the battlefield: Right flank, centre, left flank. That way there are enough Dark surges to get the forces of undeath into battle quickly. At 110 pts each that's not a big cut of the total 2K. That's the plan for my own Undead army anyway
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« Reply #5 on: August 11, 2011, 11:12:17 am » |
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Of course, you could always use Liche Kings rather than Necromancers.
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« Reply #6 on: November 04, 2011, 02:56:31 pm » |
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I agree with gaarew. Going with the previous suggestion of having one to cover each of the main battlefield ares ie. R Flank, L Flank and Centre, I'd probably have the Liche King skulk behind the main battleline in the centre, supported by the Neccies on either flank. I run a similar set up, but utilise the Vamp on Pegasus instead of the Liche King, allowing me some combat ability to back up the central line, whilst the Human Thralls/Zombies/Necromancer power up one flank, and the Soul Reaver led Ghoul/Necromancer trio power up and smash through the other, meeting in the centre for an **** of blood! or something like that
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« Reply #7 on: November 09, 2011, 12:26:56 am » |
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Answering the original question of how many is too few, I would have to agree with the consensus so far. Two is too few, three is a minimum.
I am using a Lich King at the moment, not because he is good for his points but because he is painted. :p
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