Recent content by Silent Requiem

Thanks for all the replies. It has definitely given me some food for thought. I have tried a few test models, and the "standard" beige skeletons are a warmer look than I think I want, but I am definitely by some of the colder looks (like moonlit and misted). I'll try putting something...

I use forbidden lore on my hero (and eventually lord) for lore of beasts, in part for bears anger. On a lord with the 50 point martial power (no army book in front of me) , you are looking at up to 12 attacks at st 7. Trouble is, NOBODY lets you do that more than once. So mostly it never...

Sorry for the necromancy, but I thought thais was a very key thread. I chose VC because of the versatile characters. I have spent years playing the most flexible and least specialized army in 40k: Grey Knights. In a game that normally rewards specialization (and often gives you no other option)...

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Those are all good ideas... I'll definately think about them. I generally don't share my background stories in too much detail because I can't think who'd want to read them, but I can certainly post some of the stories I have written once the ideas have solidified. People will have to forgive my...

...that in a forum devoted to the undead that we don't have a single sticky about how to paint skeletons? The new codex does not have any painting tips or even detailed color schemes (listing paint names, etc). Can anyone point me in the right direction? -Silent Requiem

That's really interesting. I had thought of them mostly as march blockers / warmachine hunters, but the idea of using them to "net" fleeing troops is very cool. You mention a unit of 10. Is there a consensus on the best unit size? Also, is it worth taking Summon Creatures of the Night when...

Hello, I'm new to Fantasy and to Vampire Counts. I was thrilled to find this forum, as I've learned that a good online community can really help every aspect of the hobby. After years of 40k, where everyone is overshadowed by much larger conflicts and events (how much does your avatar really...