tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3921669614910911724.post8786167988178513454..comments2024-03-08T14:32:18.493+11:00Comments on Path of an Outcast: Game 68 - High Elves - 2013/04/30Swordmasterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09735639525894232458noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3921669614910911724.post-61610616591481751382015-02-06T15:55:48.765+11:002015-02-06T15:55:48.765+11:00Hi Dan,
My opponent was clearly inexperienced pla...Hi Dan,<br /><br />My opponent was clearly inexperienced player. I always support variety in the army lists but I do agree his army had some problems. He was a great person and really enjoyed his games no matter what so I hope he got some good feedback from the tournament and learned new things. <br /><br />HE don't have the Bow of Seafarer to use as a mobile bolt thrower anymore, however, special character Alith Anar has something similar so this is something to be prepared for. <br /><br />I think this game simply shows how you should not play against MSU and many of my opponents learned quickly to keep tight formation and not be tempted to charge too early. <br /><br />Cheers!Swordmasterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09735639525894232458noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3921669614910911724.post-84020457102796541962015-02-05T23:16:38.041+11:002015-02-05T23:16:38.041+11:00Not as much to comment on in this one. I wasn'...Not as much to comment on in this one. I wasn't really fond of your opponents list. As you said, it lacked support pieces. I wonder how he fairs against armies with many warmachines? He lacks a counter to that aside from the dragon princes and possibly the nobles bow. And with so little support, it would be hard to justify sending the DPs after a warmachine since it is one of the few ranged/mobile threats. <br /><br />As far as what I would have done differently if I were you, as I was reading, I thought you sacrificed your eagle early for no real gain, but you mentioned it at the end of your report! As far as the DPs flank shot goes, I was unfamiliar with the magic bow, but now I know to watch out for it!<br /><br />From a deployment perspective, you recognized the separation of his big blocks, removed the swordmasters and contained the DPs. All in all a perfect strategy. As far as his deployment, I think castling on the right side of the board (from your perspective) might have bought his army time since that would put your army in two "waves" essentially since your DPs were closer and your foot troops (had he castled) would have been farther away. But honestly, there was no rush to attack for you so it wouldn't have mattered since he lacked a ranged pressure. You would have been able to pick of DPs and swordmasters and then engaged. His list is the last type of list to bring against an MSU opponent. A fun read though!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04880233343826942633noreply@blogger.com