Vampire Counts vs Orcs and Goblins 2,400pts

[excessiveswagger]

Oh right yes the 25% rule that's what you meant

All models classified as monsters have the thunderstomp rule which let's them do d6 hits at strength against infantry warbeast swarms

Nothing wrong with having your vamp and King in the same unit, it is a lot of eggs in one basket though :O

 

[Mangaroca]

Hi,

I am currently preparing for my upcoming battle against Orcs & Goblins. As you can see reading through this thread my previous encounter was not too successful.. ;( However, I have made improvements and acquired upgrades to my Army. Hopefully, whatever left of my tactical abilities has not abandoned me yet..
I'm trying to fine tune the setup of the army but I am lacking knowledge of the rules. Could you please answer the questions below so that I play according to the rules?

1. When the enemy declares charge on my Terrorgheist (that should not happen but...) and moves the unit into Close Combat range can I use Death Shriek on it in the Shooting Phase before the Close Combat is even resolved?

2. I have currently chosen 3 Spirit Hosts to participate in the battle. I cannot add them to any units as they are a unit themselves but their stats are not so great... Would Crypt Horrors be a better choice (6 of them)? I heard they are very offensive and have high survivability.

Thanks!

 

[Nightreaver]

Just so you know, people might be opting out of SOBU death star in favor of different things this days. Take a look at SCGT 2013 winner's list:

•Lord Black orc Warboss, Talisman of preservation, Crown of command, Dragonhelm
•Night Goblin Great Shaman, Level 4, ironcurse icon, Shrieking blade
•Goblin big boss, BSB, Light armour, Shield, Spider Banner
•Night Goblin big boss, Great weapon
•Night Goblin big boss, Great weapon
•Night Goblin big boss, Great weapon
•Orc shaman, Level 2 (35), Dispel scroll
•Orc shaman, Level 2
•5 Goblin wolf riders, Spears, Shields, Musician
•5 Goblin wolf riders, Spears, Shields, Musician
•20 Night goblins, Bows, Musician
•99 Night goblins, Bows, Full command, Netters, 3x fanatics
•8 Common trolls
•Mangler squig
•Mangler squig
•Doom Diver
•Doom Diver
•Rock lobba
•Rock lobba
•Pump wagon
•Pump Wagon

From what I read, the guy breezed through the tournament.

And as to your questions: you can't use death shriek in opponent's turn (you can only shoot in your own).

 

[excessiveswagger]

Hi,

I am currently preparing for my upcoming battle against Orcs & Goblins. As you can see reading through this thread my previous encounter was not too successful.. ;( However, I have made improvements and acquired upgrades to my Army. Hopefully, whatever left of my tactical abilities has not abandoned me yet..
I'm trying to fine tune the setup of the army but I am lacking knowledge of the rules. Could you please answer the questions below so that I play according to the rules?

1. When the enemy declares charge on my Terrorgheist (that should not happen but...) and moves the unit into Close Combat range can I use Death Shriek on it in the Shooting Phase before the Close Combat is even resolved?

2. I have currently chosen 3 Spirit Hosts to participate in the battle. I cannot add them to any units as they are a unit themselves but their stats are not so great... Would Crypt Horrors be a better choice (6 of them)? I heard they are very offensive and have high survivability.

Thanks!

It depends on what other units you have. If you have quite a few direwolves them hosts are probably superfluous as chaff and get the horrors. Otherwise keep them