TXG – Tomb Kings Rising from the Sands Pt 2

Hello one and all. This is your friendly neighborhood ^Raven^ reporting in. This is my second post about my Tomb Kings army for CWF Game Discussion’s Inter-System Tale of X Gamers.

I am collecting a Tomb Kings army for Warhammer Fantasy Battles. My short-term goal is 1,000pts with my long-term goal being 2,000pts.

For the first month, September 2006, I bought 2 heroes to lead my army.  A Liche Priest and Tomb King/Prince are requirements.  I need the Liche Priest for my Hierophant and the Tomb King makes my chariots core.

I had $50 leftover from last month because I got everything at 50% off from a FLGS.  That means for October, 2nd month, I have $50 from September plus $40 for October = $90.

I’m spending all $90 on a single big purchase.  Those who read my post from last month will recall that I want to get a Tomb Kings Battalion box.  I’ve gone ahead and purchased it.

It costs $90 and comes with the following:

  • 32 Skeleton Warriors (can arm with bows, spears, or hand weapon & shield)
  • 3 Skeleton Chariots
  • 8 Skeleton Horsement (can arm with bows or spears and shields)

I don’t know how I will arm everyone but I do know that, all belief to the contrary, I’ll have skellie archers.  I think I’ll be using skellie horsemen too and I’m leaning towards them being fast cav.  My modus operandi is to strike fast and be mobile.  That requires a lot of chariots, the 3 from the box will come in handy as will putting my Tomb King in a chariot, plus fast things.

A solid core of shooting will keep my opponent at bay while I flank with cavalary and use them to support my chariots charging.  A couple solid units of infantry, such as one main damage soaker, and some Carrior to kill generals and warmachines plus Tomb Scorpions = nastiness.  I’ll have to do some tweaking to get to 2k.  If I have the points I also want to include either a unit of Ushabti or preferably a Bone Giant.  Plus, I can’t forget the Screaming Skull Catapult.  I know it may seem odd to use a defensive unit like that in a mobile and offensive army using the Shifting Sands tactic.  But, it can really help out.

Below are my purchases:

October 2006 (2nd Month, Startup & October $$)

1 Tomb Kings Battalion Box – $90
Total (without tax) – $90 with $0 left.

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CWF-2006-10-01 Solo-Cast w/ MiniPainters Contest, Alex Fennell from MGP, and Guitar Hero 2

This solo-cast is with Jonathan. Today we discuss the MiniPainters Contest, Alex Fennell from MGP, and Guitar Hero 2. We also have some tunes for you too! Near the end of the cast in the Feedback section we use 1 swear and 1 medical term for a male organ. If that will offend you we suggest that you skip over that part that starts at 29:29 and ends at 29:50.
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1) Theme, Zombie by Devin Anderson (Electronic)

2) Sunday October 1, 2006, CWF Game Discussions Podcast, Welcome, name, MiniPainters Contest, Alex Fennell from MGP, and Guitar Hero 2.

3) Music to Game By

Check out the rock song “First Date” by Janko Jones and get in the mood for Guitar Hero 2.

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6) Discuss MiniPainters Contest

MiniPainters Announces Contest Prizes @ CWF
Painting Contest @ Minipainters

Minipainters Official Website

7) Alex Fennell from MGP Update
Mongoose Publishing Founder and Owner, Alex Fennell, to Visit Danger Planet @ CWF

CWF to Interview Mongoose Publishing Owner Alex Fennell @ CWF

8) Promote Danger Planet Games

9) Guitar Hero 2

CWF-2006-09-10 Solo-Cast w/ WFB 7th Ed Review, Guitar Hero, & Warvault Hacking @ CWF

Guitar Hero 2 Interview @ IGN

10) Recent Blogging

Tale of X-Gamers update October 1st

TXG Tau for the Greater Good Update October 1st

Warseer Dice? September 30th

Zombie Night Fight is Coming September 30th

Danger Planet Sands of Time 40k Mega Battle September 30th

CWF Stargate SG-1 RPG Update September 30th

11) Closing comments, next cast will be on October 5, 2006.

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15) Exit Theme, Pop Science by Devin Anderson (Electronic)

Next cast will be on October 5, 2006.

Minipainters Announces Contest Prizes

Minipainters has announced the prizes for its painting contest!

1st Place
$25 Voucher for Exodus Road
$10 Voucher for Wyrd Miniatures
1 Display base from Wayne’s Miniature Bases
40 bases from Molten Lead
1 Deth & Taxxis from Hasslefree
3 random blisters from Hasslefree
3 random models from Morgan Keith Studios

2nd Place
$10 Voucher for Wyrd Miniatures
30 bases from Molten Lead
1 Deth & Taxxis from Hasslefree
3 random blisters from Hasslefree
2 random models from Morgan Keith Studios

3rd Place
$10 Voucher for Wyrd Miniatures
15 bases from Molten Lead
2 random blisters from Hasslefree
1 random models from Morgan Keith Studios

Other Prizes

Best Base
MiniPainters Staff will vote on the best base from the entries submitted, the winner of which receiving some base related prizes:
4 packs of Hasslefree brass etched leaves
2 packs of resin bases from Morgan Keith Studios

Random Prize
All entries will be put into a random prize draw, the lucky winner receiving a special prize:
Ltd Edition blue resin Pirate by Hasslefree Miniatures!

Tale of X-Gamers update.

Hello all, I know its late but here it is. My first two tactical squads of howling griffons are done and look fantastic. As is my Librarian which I did not buy I had it laying around, and a Grand Master. I have decided to name the charecters after the Knights of the round table but slightly altered. Arthas Pen is the name of my Grand Master. I have bought the third tactical squad and a unit of scouts with snipper riffles and a missle launcher. Pictures of what has been done so far coming soon.

TXG Tau for the Greater Good Update

Last time we spoke I told you that I would be finishing off my Tau for TXG in addition to collecting Tomb Kings.  I told you that I would purchase two Sniper Drone teams and save the remaining money.  Things change.

I had recorded that I spent $24.52 and had $50.48 leftover.  One of the Sniper Drone Teams I bought was on eBay.  The seller, who I won’t blacklist in public, didn’t ship or contact me, ever, the item.  As such I had to go through Paypal to get my $20 back, which I finally did, and unfortunately I didn’t get my 2nd team.  That made me unhappy.

Since I added wrong, my spending should have been $34.52 last month with $40.48 leftover, I added the $20 back in giving me $60.68.

Today, while I was at Battleground, I picked up a couple things I need.  I know it isn’t October yet, a matter of hours really, but I’ll probably be done with my purchases soon.

Purchases (September 2006 1st month continued)

  • 3 blisters Kroot Hounds – $24
  • 1 blister Krootox – $15

Total (without tax) – $39 with $21.68 left.

That means I need 1 Sniper Team and 2 blisters of Kroot Hounds to have the list from US WD 316 (March 2006) on page 102 and 103.  I want to also buy a couple more squads of Fire Warriors plus a squad of Vespids.  In addition I want to purchase more Shield Drones and actual Shas’ui models for my squads.  That should cover me over the coming months to finish this army.

Stay tuned for further developments in the completion of my Sacea Sept Tau Army. For the greater good!