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[Nagash]

Oh great Priest, I have a question for you. Which would you take first in a 1250 point list, the Screaming Skull Catapult or the Casket of Souls? I have read the beginners guide and the tactica. Both seem to have their uses, even at this low of points. But which would you take more often and why?

If I know my opponent, I'll try to stick with something that can counter him. Both the SSC and the Casket can be used in different tactics, situations that will grant you different kinds of benefits.

SSC:
(Good) Very effective "Stone Thrower", can shoot twice each turn. Tough to kill, able to be healed. Enemies must take Panic Tests if any casualty is caused. Skulls of the Foe makes this test even more dangerous for your opponent.
(Bad) Often limited Line of Sight. Small template - few hits. Scattered effect. Chance to miscast.

Basket:
(Good) Gives enemy Wizards -1 to Cast. Light of Death makes your other Incantations to go through. If not dispelled, LoD is a very global spell that can cause much harm to Units. Coldblooded Units get no extra dice.
(Bad) Forces one of your LPs to be stationary. Easy target for enemy "Hunters" - such as Gorgers, Miners, Gutter Runners etc... Costs alot!

That was a rough summary, so don't execute me if I missed something

First thing to think of, if you want to decide on only one of these two: Which armies do I face alot where I game? How do they play? Which weaknesses have these armies? What should I be careful with? What can really hurt me? How can I counter that Unit?

When you've answered all of those questions, I'm sure you're close to your own definite answer.

Personally, I like the Casket a little bit more ( though I love them both endlessly <333 ). In a 1250 points Tourney List, I would include him. In a 1000 points Tourney List, I would not include him, sinc it's much more of a problem with points at that level. Basically, the 250 extra points I get encourages me to field a Basket.

Note: I ALWAYS upgrade my SSC with Skulls of the Foe (except from single friendly games when I KNOW that I will face Undead or Daemons).

Hope This Helps You!


//Nagash

[Typhus the Herald]

Hi I have a question. I am going to be making a 1000 point army (I think the list isn't done) and I was wondering if it was worth magnatizing my skellies arms. I was going to have them be able to have bows or hand weapons. If not what would you choose to make your figures as?

[Keetoowah]

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What is your quest?
What is your favorite color?
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What is..... The average flight speed velocity of an un-ladened swallow?
If I melt dry ice can I swim without getting wet?


What future additions or modifications do you think would be good for the next TK book, which I hear is due early to middle 2010?
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If I know my opponent, I'll try to stick with something that can counter him. Both the SSC and the Casket can be used in different tactics, situations that will grant you different kinds of benefits.

Basket:
(Good) Gives enemy Wizards -1 to Cast. Light of Death makes your other Incantations to go through. If not dispelled, LoD is a very global spell that can cause much harm to Units. Coldblooded Units get no extra dice.
(Bad) Forces one of your LPs to be stationary. Easy target for enemy "Hunters" - such as Gorgers, Miners, Gutter Runners etc... Costs alot!

//Nagash

The Basket of Souls?

[grimmtu]

The Basket of Souls?

Yeah. Nagash is going as a Tomb King for Halloween, so he's bringing along a basket of souls for his razorblade infested candy...

[Nagash]

Hi I have a question. I am going to be making a 1000 point army (I think the list isn't done) and I was wondering if it was worth magnatizing my skellies arms. I was going to have them be able to have bows or hand weapons. If not what would you choose to make your figures as?

I would go for Bowmen, pretty solid answer. I made the mistake to put different kinds of weapons on my Skellies ( even Spears o.O ), while I today regret that I didn't put Bows on them all

What is your name?
What is your quest?
What is your favorite color?
What is the Capital of Syria?
What is..... The average flight speed velocity of an un-ladened swallow?
If I melt dry ice can I swim without getting wet?

What future additions or modifications do you think would be good for the next TK book, which I hear is due early to middle 2010?

The Basket of Souls?

A whole lot of questions over there Don't know if anyone of them is really serious (except from the Basket-question).

Basket of Souls is correct. Many eggs in one basket. The Basket is so heavy of points that it cannot move... Unfortunately.

Future additions and modifications: I can redirect you to two threads

http://www.librarium-online.com/foru...-wishlist.html (7th Edition Wishlist)

and
(Tomb Kings: 6.5)
http://www.librarium-online.com/forums/tomb-kings/172361-tomb-kings-6-5-a.html

Check them out, and you will probably know alot more If you have already seen these Threads, ask me a more specific question

Yeah. Nagash is going as a Tomb King for Halloween, so he's bringing along a basket of souls for his razorblade infested candy...

You caught me flatfooted! It's close to an idea I have HAHAHA!


//Nagash

[SammmUK]

Hey Nagash
Do you see any circumstances maybe in low points games where it would be worth fielding a single one Ushabti? thank you

[Vallah]

The minimum unit size for Ushabti is 3 models bud.

[Phoenix]

If your playing the rules for low points games (i forget the name, not Border Patrol, the other one, can be applied to 100-500 pt games) then i think you may be allowed to field a single Ush. Alt, you could always ask the kind permission of your opponent in friendly games

[SammmUK]

Haha I knew I should've checked the army book before posting that, yeah I was thinking maybe just fielding one on a friendly game with a mate just to see if I like fielding them before buying more... obviously taking into account slot choices and numbers of them

[Nagash]

Hey Nagash
Do you see any circumstances maybe in low points games where it would be worth fielding a single one Ushabti? thank you

I'm pretty sure that Phoenix tried to tell you of Warbands It's the title of very small battles where infantry can be deployed in Units of three models, Cavalry with two models and Monsters (and the like, Ushabtis for example) alone. By this way, you can field a single Ushabti.

Haha I knew I should've checked the army book before posting that, yeah I was thinking maybe just fielding one on a friendly game with a mate just to see if I like fielding them before buying more... obviously taking into account slot choices and numbers of them

As a note to you who will start to play with Ushabti: Use four! If you use less, they will disappoint you


//Nagash