Orc Boys Question

[waAARG]

Hi all,

Ive recently bought a orc boys box, i assembled 15 from the 19 possible, i put them together as so, full command and then 12 with shields and spears. Whats the difference between them using a spear to say a sword or axe? Which is better

thx
waAARG

[WiCkEdRock]

I can't say which is better but know this: you won't get the extra handweapon+shield save when fighting with spears, but you get more attacks.
But orcs dont get the handweapon+shield save anyway because they are fighting with choppas, which are too clumsy, as stated in the Orc&Goblin special rules.

[waAARG]

how do u think as a basic start to my army would go,

Orc Warboss - unsure of equipment , pretty basic tho

Orc or possible Night Gobin shaman

15 orc boyz full command spears n shields

15 orc boys full command 2x ccw ( sword and axe )

40 night goblins wiht some netters/fanatics full command

30 night goblins full command netter/fanatics

2x spear chukas

[Exterminatus-Squeebie]

Sounds good, a rather large army. That'd do well for a nice starter. Welcome to LO BTW. ^_^

[Zaphod Beeblebrox]

Sound pretty good for a starting force. You might want to expand with some more exotic stuff (war machines, trolls, giants etc), as these are helpful and fun to use, but you have a solid selection there.

[khazad varn]

sound ok but as zaphod said add some more exotic things to the army to confuse your opponants

[KrootShaper]

iv been playing orcs for 3 years, that list is pretty good
Id take a night golbin shaman onlyif u have fanatics, so u can give them madcap musrooms.
if no fanatics take orc shaman. make sure its a ORC SHAMAN not a savage orc shaman! well thats all i can thik of goodluck

[flinger]

Youy do know this topic is over a month old right?

[KrootShaper]

never noticed that..........

[Red Man]

Take Savage orcs with spears and warpaint.....Nasty