Tails from the Crypt = BatReps for Maelok !

[toxic_wisdom]

Herein are my battle reports for a local WMHD league, using Maelok and his minions - those that bridge the land of the living and the land of the dead. The league begins at 15pts and unless noted otherwise, here is the list I will be using.

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Maelok the Dreadbound
- Blackhide Wrastler
- Bull Snapper
Gatormen Posse ( full )

The league is scheduled for 8 games in both July and August, and then 5 games each in September and October - the list will definitely change each month as the points increase to 25, 35, and 50.

[toxic_wisdom]

TFTC #01 versus Legion

pLylyth
- Carnivean
- Shredders ( 4 )
Forsaken

- Legion begins the game with all models making a full advance or running.
- Minions do the same with buffs on Maelok and the Posse.

- Lylyth opens turn two with her Feat and a pair of Bow shots that hit two Gatormen, then finishes with Parasite on the unit. Charges are declared and it takes three Shredders to eliminate one Gatorman model, the fourth Shredder leaves its Gatorman target unscathed. The Carnivean fails to reach its intended target but does manage to catch Maelok with its assault spray, scoring some damage.
- Maelok revives the fallen Gatorman then uses his Feat. Four of the Posse models, enhanced with the Cold Blood Prayer, are able to charge Lylyth - and after transfers and damage inflicted the game ends.

Thanks for a good game, Jim !

W01 L00
Assassinations:
- Gatormen Posse

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TFTC #02 versus Trollbloods

eDoomshaper
- Mulg the Ancient
- Dire Troll Mauler

- Minions start the game, advances and buffs all around.
- Trollbloods equally so.

- Maelok uses his Feat on the second turn and charges Mauler. The Wrastler charges Mulg. Posse charges and finishes off both beasts. The Bull Snapper gives an armor buff to Maelok for added protection.
- Doomshaper bleeds to fill fury count then checks his control area (ooops on my behalf). Begins the turn using his Feat, and charges Maelok - but ARM21 and a single transfer is enough to take the game to turn three.

- Upkeep Malediction on Maelok, and finishes the game with boosted damage rolls on each of his three initial attacks.

Thanks for a good game, David !

W02 L00
Assassinations:
- Gatormen Posse
- Maelok the Dreadbound

[toxic_wisdom]

TFTC #03 versus Circle

Mohsar
- Warpwolf Stalker
- Gorax
Gallows Grove
Tharn Bloodtrackers ( min )

- Circle opts for first turn. Trackers declare Maelok as their Prey. Models advance or run.
- Death Pact on the Posse, Malediction on Maelok, Spiny Growth on the Blackhide, and models advance.

- Bloodtrackers are hit-or-miss but manage to eliminate one Gatorman model. Mohsar spends all Fury on Pillars Of Salt plus Curse Of Shadows on the Gatormen unit via Gallows Grove. Stalker and Gorax advance using the Pillars to their advantage.
- Maelok drops both upkeep spells, charges and kills his own Gatorman model, invokes the Spirit World, then Revive twice to bring back both Gatormen models - now with LOS to Mohsar. The Posse charges with the Cold Blood Prayer, the two revived models straight at Mohsar - and with two hits the game ends.

Thanks for a good game, Ryan !

W03 L00
Assassinations:
- Gatormen Posse ( 2 )
- Maelok the Dreadbound

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TFTC #04 versus Legion

pLylyth
- Carnivean
- Shredder
- Harriers ( 2 )
Sheppard
Totem Hunter

- Minions with the first turn = standard open: Posse run with Mist Prayer, Blackhide riles once and runs, Snapper advances with Spiny Growth on the Wrastler, then Maelok advances with Death Pact on the Gatormen and Malediction.
- Totem Hunter declares the Bull Snapper as its Prey at the start, and runs first turn. Both Harriers run, Carnivean advances with Spiny Growth, Lylyth advances, then Sheppard and Shredder advance with Tenacity on Lylyth.

- Upkeeps on Death Pact and Malediction. Posse declare charges with three of them on the Carnivean and one on each of the Harriers, but the results are poor at best even with the Cold Blood Prayer. Maelok advances as does the Bull Snapper with Spiny Growth on Maelok. The Blackhide Wrastler positions to deny charge labes for the Totem Hunter.
- Lylyth on her Feat turn slightly more effective than my previous turn. The Carnivean manages to eliminate two Gatormen models, with one unscratched and the other two in a gimp battle with the Harriers. Shredder again with Tenacity on Lylyth, and then the Totem Hunter advances.

- No upkeeps on Maelok's Feat turn, casts Revive twice then game ends with three of the Gatormen being able to do enough damage on their charge against Lylyth ( good fortune on the die rolls with the Cold Blood Prayer ).

thanks for a good game, Moe !

W04 L00
Assassinations:
- Gatormen Posse ( 3 )
- Maelok the Dreadbound

And please forgive me for the edit posts - I have to post these in intervals at time.

[toxic_wisdom]

TFTC #05 versus Menoth

pKreoss
- Reckoner
- Vanquisher
Vassal
Choir

- Minions with the first turn, standard opening buffs / advances / runs.
- Sadly, even years later I have a difficult time keeping track of everything Menoth does in a single turn. So, the short story = things get buffed and move.

- Upkeeps on Death Pact and Malediction. Both the Gatormen Posse and Blackhide Wrastler advance. The Bull Snapper and Maelok not so much, being mindful of the opposing Feat and Lamentation.
- Vassal and Choir do their thing, Reckoner fires at the Posse killing one and setting two others on fire, Vanquisher fails to connect on the Blackhide, and Kreoss finishes the turn using his Feat - knocking down the Blackhide and the four remaing Gatormen.

- No upkeeps this time as Maelok holds on to all six Fury points, charges / eliminates one of the knocked down Gatorman. Casts Revive twice, and then uses Spirit World. The Blackhide Wrastler forfeits his movement to stand up, and then uses his Animus three times on the other three Gatormen. The unit declares charges with the Cold Blood Prayer, of which three are able to reach Kreoss and end the game after three hits.

thanks for a good game, John !

W05 L00
Assassinations:
- Gatormen Posse ( 4 )
- Maelok the Dreadbound

[toxic_wisdom]

TFTC #06 versus Trollbloods
eDoomshaper
- Mulg the Ancient
- Troll Axer
Janissa Stonetide

- Minions with the first turn, models move forward with the standard buffs.
- Trollbloods open in the same manner.

- And this is why it is important to know what your opponent's models can do (never played against Janissa before and I completely blanked on the Axer Animus). Minions take position for a next turn assault.
- Janissa advances and shifts two Gatormen, opening a charge lane. Axer with Animus on Mulg. Doomshaper uses his Feat. Then Mulg (Wild Aggression) charges / kills a Gatorman model, is then forced to use additional movement bringing Mulg within threat range of Maelok, and forced again to buy additional attacks - but Maelok survives...for a moment. Learned something else new = Mulg gets to make an additional attack against his still living target, and thats the one that ends the game.

Thanks for a good game, Scott !

W05 L01
Assassinations:
- Gatormen Posse ( 4 )
- Maelok the Dreadbound ( 1 )

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TFTC #07 versus Minions ( Thornfall )

Lord Carver
- War Hog
- War Hog
- Gun Boar

- Gators with the first turn, standard buffs and advancements.
- Hogs respond just the same.

- Posse declare charges on turn two with three models at Lord Carver and one each at the two War Hogs, however BDTH and transfers are enough to keep Carver alive and the War Hogs barely injured. The Blackhide holds the backfield while the Bull Snapper casts Spiny Growth on Maelok.
- The two War Hogs are able to eliminate all of the Gatormen models, thus opening up a charge lane for Carver - who feats and with Mobility is able to reach Maelok...but rolls trip1s on the boosted attack roll = Carver eventually taps out on Fury trying to get the job done, however Maelok survives the attacks.

- With an upkeep on Malediction it takes only three normal attacks with boosted damage rolls for Maelok to end the game.

Thanks for a good game, Mike !

W06 L01
Assassinations:
- Gatormen Posse ( 4 )
- Maelok the Dreadbound ( 2 )

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TFTC #08 versus Minions ( Blindwater )

Bloody Barnabas
- Blackhide Wrastler
- Bull Snapper
Gatormen Posse unit ( full )

- Barnabas has the first turn, models advance with Spiny Growth on the Wrastler and Iron Fleash on the Posse.
- Check control range to open, getting an idea of safe distances with Gatormen in general for the advantages of undead over living. Posse advances, Wrastler runs, Maelok advances with Death Pact on the Gatormen and Malediction on himself. Then the Bull Snapper advances and uses Spiny Growth on the Blackhide.

- Opposing models reposition, with buffs where needed and using some terrain to their advantage.
- The Blackhide charges / kills one friendly Gatorman model which sets up a Revive situation for Maelok. Bull Snapper advances with Spiny Growth on Maelok. Charges declared by the Posse result in eliminating two Gatormen models.

- Opposition changing positions again, Posse charging Posse where possible but only cuts through two models.
- Maelok on his Feat turn sets up an assassination run with two Revived models, the unit charges Barnabas with the Cold Blood prayer and ends the game after their activation.

Thanks for a good game, Brian !

W07 L01
Assassinations:
- Gatormen Posse ( 5 )
- Maelok the Dreadbound ( 2 )

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TFTC #09 versus Legion

pLylyth
- Carnivean
- Shredder
- Harriers ( 2 )
Sheppard
Totem Hunter

- Legion with the first turn, most models simply advancing. Tenacity on Lykyth and Spiny Growth on Carnivean.
- Standard open for Minions but with Spiny Growth this time on Maelok.

- Legion a little too aggressive on their second turn, and a miscalculation on charge distances = Harriers fail to engage their Gatormen targets, and the Carnivean falls short of the Blackhide Wrastler but does manage to catch it, Maelok, and a Gatorman with its spray ( minimal damage ).
- Posse declare charges on the Shredder and both Harriers, all targets eliminated. The Blackhide charges the Carnivean and softens it enough for Maelok to charge next and destroy it - reave its Fury, then use it to cast a boosted Venom spray at the Sheppard ( destroyed ). Bulk Snapper advances with Spiny Growth on Maelok.

- Lylyth bleeds to fill her Fury count and buys herself some time using Bushwhack and terrain to her advantage - takes down a Gatirman in the process.
- Two Gatormen are able to charge her, but only leave her wounded. Maelok advances and catches Lylyth with a boosted attack / damage roll for Venom to end the game.

Thanks for a good game, Moe !

W08 L01
Assassinations:
- Gatormen Posse ( 5 )
- Maelok the Dreadbound ( 3 )

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TFTC #10 versus Khador

Old Witch & Scrapjack
- Destroyet
Widowmakers
Widowmaker Marksman
Yuri the Axe

- Khador takes the first turn, but very little activity other than models advancing.
- Standard open movements and buffs for Minions, with Spiny Growth on Maelok plus Malediction and Death Pact on the Gatormen Posse.

- Destroyer drops a cannon shot on one of the Gatorman models but is unable to eliminate it. The Wudowmakers and Marksman settle on single wounds against the Gatormen models they are able to reach and it. Yuri charges another member of the Posse but only leaves it wounded. The Old Witch finishes the turn by placing her cloud effect.
- The Blackhide charges one Gatorman model as does the Bull Snapper another, both targets eliminated. Maelok on his Feat turn casts Revive twice to return the two models with just barely enough room outside the edge of the cloud. Posse declare charges, the two revived straight at the Old Witch and eliminate her.

Thanks for a good game, Joe !

W09 L01
Assassinations:
- Gatormen Posse ( 6 )
- Maelok the Dreadbound ( 3 )

[Malorian]

Any chance we could get some pictures with these too?

I actually wish you would lose more, since I want to learn the weaknesses of gatormen

[Ereshkigal]

I really can't understand that legion list... how can he expect to win anything?

[toxic_wisdom]

Nice turn-out for the tournament today (15pts) with 18 players and a wide mix of factions.

TFTC #s 11 12 13 14


Round 01 vs Retribution (Kaelyssa)
- fast forward to top of turn three, Gatormen Posse set up an assassination run on Maelok's feat turn = two Gatormen cut through her defense with Cold Blood to finish the game.

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Round 02 vs Cygnar (eCaine)
- failed command for the Arcane Tempest Gun Mages (terror from Posse) helped on top of turn two. Caine comes out blazing on the responding turn but Maelok survives with four boxes after damage and transfers. Top turn three Bull Snapper slams Squire into Caine, then Maelok steps up to finish the game with two Venoms sprays with boosted damage on each.

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Round 03 vs Minions (Maelok)
- opponent's second list was identical to mine, resulting in a very reduntant game relying on who had the better die rolls - my opponent had enough better rolls than I to finish the game.

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Round 04 vs Circle (eKaya)
- wave after wave of revived Gatormen just couldn't score enough damage to have any influence on the game - not a single model destroyed. Fast forward = Laris advances on Maelok, then Kaya teleports in to finish the game with boosted / flank attacks.

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Thanks going out to Joel, Nate, Brian, and Chris for the games !

W11 L03

Assassinations:
- Gatormen Posse ( 7 )
- Maelok the Dreadbound ( 4 )

Need to work on the pictures some more, but I think I am getting the hang of this...sorta.

[toxic_wisdom]

A second look at the league roster reveals a total now of 35 players.
Whoa...didn't realize it grew that much in the last month ! And now for the league the standard scenarios from the core rulebooks are being used - managed to squeeze one game in to kick off the next point level.

TFTC #15 versus Circle = Throw Down

Maelok the Dreadbound
- Blackhide Wrastler
- Bull Snapper
Gatormen Posse ( full unit )
Gatormen Posse ( full unit )
Swamp Gobber Belows Crew

eKaya & Laris
- Warpwolf Stalker
- Gnarlhorn Satyr
Tharn Wolf Riders ( full unit )

...skipping over to my opponent's second turn - the Wolf Riders put on a display of destructive dice rolling as they eliminate a unit ( prey ) of Gatormen, three of them getting dropped on just the javelin throws alone ( facepalm )... fast forward to my turn four - Kaya leaves herself open on the previous turn when arcing Muzzle on the Blackhide Wrastler, who follows up with performing a 2H throw = Maelok towards Kaya = and Animus to stand the Warlock up. Maelok ( upkeep on Malediction ) on his feat turn charges Kaya but unfortunately leaves her with one wound remaining... Laris runs into flank position, and Kaya finishes the game with three attacks.

Thanks for a good game, Chris !

W11 L04
Assassinations:
- Gatormen Posse ( 7 )
- Maelok the Dreadbound ( 4 )

TFTC #16 versus Circle ( eKaya )

Maelok the Dreadbound
- Blackhide Wrastler
- Boneswarm
- Bull Snapper
Gatormen Posse ( full unit )
Swamp Gobber Belows Crew
Thrullg
Viktor Pendrake

eKaya & Laris
- Feral Warpwolf
- Pureblood Warpwolf ( proxied )
Druids with Overseer
War Wolf

Scenario: Assassination... Circle begins the game with the first turn...

...on the top of turn two, Thrullg pretty much has the Druid unit neutralized. Warpwolves try to be more offensive though on Kaya's feat turn but fall short on the charge (feral) and spray (pureblood) has little effect.

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...and at the bottom of the turn the Gatormen Posse eliminates the unit...

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...turn three brings with it a more aggressive approach by Circle, with the Feral opening up a lane for Laris to run through. Kaya then teleports in and attempts to eliminate Maelok but fails...

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...Pendrake and the Boneswarm both step aside to allow the Wrastler to make a Slam power attack against Maelok, resulting in some damage but more importantly knocking Kaya down. The Wrastler then finishes the activation by using its Animus to stand Maelok up. Maelok then ends the game with two boosted damage rolls against Kaya.

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Thanks for a good game, Tre' !

W12 L04
Assassinations:
- Gatormen Posse ( 7 )
- Maelok the Dreadbound ( 5 )

TFTC #17 versus Khador ( eButcher )

Same list as the one I used in TFTC #16
- I liked the match up but would have liked it more
- without Pendrake and Thrullg, swap for Witch Doctor

eButcher
- Berserker
- War Dog
Doom Reavers with Grey Lord
Doom Reavers with Grey Lord
Doom Reavers
Fenris

Scenario: Assassination... Match ups like these have been going on for quite some time - my opponent, a good friend and worthy adversary, always brings an "A" game regardless of the list he brings...

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...a south-west view of the table after the first turn. This would be the start of an attrition war, as turn-by-turn waves of Reavers are sent forward and revived Gators hold the line...

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...things slowly began to turn in favor of Khador, and the Butcher let his presence be known - that, and another wave of Reavers charge their targets. The only thing that remained was the Gatorman leader and a bloodied Maelok - one last chance at victory...

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...Maelok delivers three unboosted attacks to Butcher scoring a few scratches, then spends six fury to revive two Gatormen - the three models then charge the Butcher, leaving him with three wounds remaining. Butcher follows up on the next turn with a low focus count and fails to finish off Maelok, however a single Reaver was able to step up to the plate and finish the game.

Thanks for a good game, MouseC !

W12 L05
Assassinations:
- Gatormen Posse ( 7 )
- Maelok the Dreadbound ( 5 )

TFTC #18 versus Cygnar ( pCaine )

Maelok the Dreadbound
- Blackhide Wrastler
- Boneswarm
- Bull Snapper
Gatormen Posse ( full unit )
Swamp Gobber Bellows Crew
Gatorman Witch Doctor

pCaine
- Charger
- Defender
Arcane Tempest Gun Mages & Officer
- Hunter
Arcane Tempest Gun Mages
Gun Mage Captain Adept

Minion units / models trying to advance up the middle and left side of the table - Warbeasts being the primary targets of all of the Cygnar shooting, with the Blackhide Wrastler being the primary pincushion...

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...one unit of Gun Mages w Officer continue to soften the Warbeasts, along with the Warjacks. Caine feats in an effort to stop the advancing gators, then teleports out of harm's way. Meanwhile the other unit of Gun Mages direct their attention on the gators as well. Not in the pic is the Captain, who takes aim at the Blackhide Wrastler and with combined efforts takes the beast down to only three points of Spirit remaining.

The Cygnar efforts are short of destructive however, and the Gatormen Posse are able to charge one of the Gun Mage units...

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...Cygnar follows up with a destructive round of shooting, eliminating all three Warbeasts and inflicting damage on both Maelok and the Posse - two of the models left with one wound only.

Maelok opens the turn by charging one of the damaged Gatormen and attacking the other - destroying both targets. Then Maelok reives both of them and uses his feat. This sets up an assassination run for the Posse straight at Caine, and end the game after three attacks.

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Thanks for a good game, Dan !

W13 L05
Assassination:
- Gatormen Posse ( 8 )
- Maelok the Dreadbound ( 5 )

TFTC #19 versus Khador ( eButcher - Tier 3 )

Maelok the Dreadbound - Tier 3
- Boneswarm
- Boneswarm
Gatormen Posse ( full unit )
Gatormen Posse ( full unit )
Gatorman Witch Doctor
Gatorman Witch Doctor

eButcher
- Juggernaut
- War Dog
Doom Reavers & Grey Lord
Doom Reavers
Doom Reavers
Fenris

Looked forward to this game because of the recent game against a similar list, but this time against a different opponent and the opportunity to try the tier list...

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...fast forward through three turns of Doom Reavers clashing with revived Gatormen, where the tides eventually turned in favor of Maelok and his minions...

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...the minions follow up on the next turn, and declare charges on Butcher to end the game...

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Thanks for a good game, Will !

W14 L05
Assassinations:
- Gatormen Posse ( 9 )
- Maelok the Dreadbound ( 5 )

TFTC #20 versus Trollbloods ( Calandra )

Maelok the Dreadbound - Tier 3
- Boneswarm
- Boneswarm
Gatormen Posse ( full unit )
Gatormen Posse ( full unit )
Gatorman Witch Doctor
Gatorman Witch Doctor

Calandra
- Runebearer
- Axer
- Mauler
Fennblades ( full unit )
- Officer & Drummer
Trollkin Champion Hero

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Starcrossed and Cold Blood made this matchup interesting, that and units on both sides of the table having tough - certainly not a fast pace game for either of us, but fun nonetheless.

A string of die-rolls eventually swung the tempo in favor of the Minions, with them eliminating their targets and their targets unable to make tough rolls...

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...with only one unit of Gatormen remaining, and at only three models strong, Maelok dumps the upkeep on Death Pact on hmself to open the turn. During his activation he advances, casts Revive twice, then uses his Feat. The Posse then at full strength declare charges with three of them at Calandra - she puts on an alarming display of making three consecutive tough rolls, but fails a fourth which brings the game to an end...

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Thanks for a good game , Scott !

W15 L05
Assassinations:
- Gatormen Posse ( 10 )
- Maelok the Dreadbound ( 5 )

[toxic_wisdom]

TFTC #21 versus Menoth ( Harbinger )

Maelok the Dreadbound - Tier 3
- Boneswarm
- Boneswarm
Gatormen Posse ( full unit )
Gatormen Posse ( full unit )
Gatorman Witch Doctor
Gatorman Witch Doctor

Harbinger
- Reckoner
Bastions ( full unit )
Bastions ( full unit )
Vassal of Menoth
Knight Exemplar Seneschal
Rhupert Carvolo

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With both sides looking to get the first charge, Harbinger uses her feat at the top of turn two. But weighing the pros and cons, both Gatormen Posse units declare charges on the two units of Bastions. The gators were dealt some damage after their movement, but the Bastions suffered even more so - some were destroyed, some were wrap-around damaged, and a few others were martyred.

Bastions would serve their own return justice however, and while a few gators were destroyed others were kept in play ftom tough rolls via the Witch Doctors. Reckoner in the meantime seemed to have some difficulties with the Boneswarms.

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With the Harbinger well damaged from the Martyr ability, I wanted to wanted to try the "skarre-bomb" approach to finish off the Warcaster - she only suffered two damage, and this could have been a bad idea. The idea was to revive two other gators from the second unit, to have three models charge Harbinger. But then I remembered the anti-living effect she has.

So instead, Maelok activates and revives one model. Then uses his feat and casts Death Pact on the unit. The unit charges Harbinger with the Cold Blood prayer, and ends the game after two hits.

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Thanks for a good game, Mike !

W16 L05
Assassinations:
- Gatormen Posse ( 11 )
- Maelok the Dreadbound ( 5 )

TFTC #21 versus Menoth ( Harbinger )

Maelok the Dreadbound - Tier 3
- Boneswarm
- Boneswarm
Gatormen Posse ( full unit )
Gatormen Posse ( full unit )
Gatorman Witch Doctor
Gatorman Witch Doctor

Harbinger
- Reckoner
Bastions ( full unit )
Bastions ( full unit )
Vassal of Menoth
Knight Exemplar Seneschal
Rhupert Carvolo

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With both sides looking to get the first charge, Harbinger uses her feat at the top of turn two. But weighing the pros and cons, both Gatormen Posse units declare charges on the two units of Bastions. The gators were dealt some damage after their movement, but the Bastions suffered even more so - some were destroyed, some were wrap-around damaged, and a few others were martyred.

Bastions would serve their own return justice however, and while a few gators were destroyed others were kept in play ftom tough rolls via the Witch Doctors. Reckoner in the meantime seemed to have some difficulties with the Boneswarms.

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With the Harbinger well damaged from the Martyr ability, I wanted to wanted to try the "skarre-bomb" approach to finish off the Warcaster - she only suffered two damage, and this could have been a bad idea. The idea was to revive two other gators from the second unit, to have three models charge Harbinger. But then I remembered the anti-living effect she has.

So instead, Maelok activates and revives one model. Then uses his feat and casts Death Pact on the unit. The unit charges Harbinger with the Cold Blood prayer, and ends the game after two hits.

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Thanks for a good game, Mike !

W16 L05
Assassinations:
- Gatormen Posse ( 11 )
- Maelok the Dreadbound ( 5 )

TFTC #23 versus Mercenaries ( Highborn Covenant )

Maelok the Dreadbound - Tier 3
- Boneswarm
- Boneswarm
Gatormen Posse ( full unit )
Gatormen Posse ( full unit )
Gatorman Witch Doctor
Gatorman Witch Doctor

Gorten Grundback
- Wroughthammer Rockram
Arcane Tempest Gun Mages & Officer
- Mule
Press Gangers ( min unit )
Alexis Mistress of the Witchfire

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One unit of Gatormen were dedicated to dealing with the Gun Mages, while the other Posse were assigned to handle the Press Gangers - within three turns the opposing infantry were neutralized, with help from some of the Gatormen revived from the grave. Even the Boneswarms were able to jump in the mix - collecting three corpse tokens between the two of them courtesy of the Press Gangers. Alexis felt the ill effects of the Sacrificial Strike from a Witch Doctor...

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...the game would go on for another two turns - in the wake, a sacrificial strike on Gorten (camping focus) for some damage plus a a Posse unit charging Gorten for little-to-no damage. Both Mule and Rockram connected on their targets, eliminating one of the Posse units entirely. Gorten himself was able to destroy two of the Gatormen models. But another sacrificial strike on Gorten plus two revived Gatormen was enough to end the game.

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Thanks for a good game, Thong !

W17 L06
Assassinations:
- Gatormen Posse ( 12 )
- Maelok the Dreadbound ( 5 )

TFTC #24 versus Khador ( eButcher )

Maelok the Dreadbound - Tier 3
- Boneswarm
- Boneswarm
Gatormen Posse ( full unit )
Gatormen Posse ( full unit )
Gatorman Witch Doctor
Gatorman Witch Doctor

eButcher
- Berserker
- War Dog
Doom Reavers & Grey Lord
Doom Reavers & Grey Lord
Doom Reavers
Fenris

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A similar battle to TFTC #17, once more played against my friend MouseC but this time using the tier list. Near identical action throughout the game with Reavers going toe-to-toe with revived Gators. Tough rolls on my half of the table were not as productive though, and holes developed rather quickly in my units - allowing for open charge lanes. In particular one with Butcher straight to Maelok for the win.

Thanks for a good game, MouseC !

W17 L07
Assassinations:
- Gatormenn Posse ( 12 )
- Maelok the Dreadbound ( 5 )

TFTC #25 versus Menoth ( eKreoss )

Maelok the Dreadbound - Tier 3
- Boneswarm
- Boneswarm
Gatormen Posse ( full unit )
Gatormen Posse ( full unit )
Gatorman Witch Doctor
Gatorman Witch Doctor

eKreoss - Tier 3
- Crusader
Knights Exemplars
Knights Exemplars
Knights Exemplars
Exemplar Errants & UA ( full unit )
Exemplar Errant Seneschal

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More melee clashes near mid table, though hesitation on my behalf attacking the Errants - because if an upkeep spell ( ??? ) that knocks me down after making attacks. Rather both Gatormen Posse units advance to hold the line against the Errants and receive charges from the Exemplar Knights. Maelok casts multiple revive spells to fill in the gaps where needed, and eliminate the Exemplar Knight models. Boneswarms help reduce the melee effectiveness of some models using their Animus.

On an unfortunate note, the game tapped into the store's business hours, so we had to take this to a dice down resolve. In which case my opponent had scored mode destruction points than I. Certainly looking forward to a rematch though :-)

Thanks for a good game, Ryan !

W17 L08
Assassinations:
- Gatormen Posse ( 12 )
- Maelok the Dreadbound ( 5 )

[Malorian]

Loving the reports, fast and to the point and the odd picture helps set the scene.


Witch doctor looks pretty damn good when you bring the models right back with Maelok.

[toxic_wisdom]

Thanks for following !

[toxic_wisdom]

25pt tournament for the league this Sunday...time to put on the thinking cap and come up with a second list = really want to try Calaban the Gravewalker !

[toxic_wisdom]

Battle Reports from the 25pt league tournament, four rounds with two games using Maelok and two games using Calaban...

TFTC #26

Round 01 versus Highborn Covenant ( Ashlynn D'Elyse )

...fast forward to the top of my turn three, where Ashlynn positioned herself tightly between two units. After clearing a narrow LOS lane with one unit of Gatormen, both Witch Doctors were able to step up and deliver two sac-strikes on Ashlynn to end the game...

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Thanks for a good game, Thong !

W18 L08
Assassinations:
- Gatormen Posse ( 12 )
- Maelok the Dreadbound ( 5 )
- Gatorman Witch Doctors ( 1 )

Round 02 versus Khador - Calaban and Karchev

...a complete bloody mess from start to finish, and a great game as well that finally ended with time being called = the end result gave Khador the victory by having more control points. Thanks again MouseC for an awesome battle !

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TFTC #27

Round 03 versus Legion ( Saeryn )

...another game that ended on dice down, in this one where the center of the table was the control area. Neither side could control the area so the result came down to points earned for destruction = victory for Minions... though not sure which unit / model to give credit to: guessing the Boneswarm since it stayed nearest to center throughout the game.

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Thanks for a good game, Jordan !

W19 L08
Assassinations:
- Gatormen Posse ( 12 )
- Maelok the Dreadbound ( 5 )
- Gatorman Witch Doctors ( 1 )
- Boneswarms ( 1 )

Round 04 versus Walking Death - Calaban and Maelok

...Calaban on the strong offensive turn three, looking for support and going solo to wipeout one whole unit of gators - fails with a final Hex Blast and sits on one Fury. Melok replies with a Witch Doctor sac-striking the last gatormen and doing doing damage to Calaban...followed by the Swamp Horror charging and a revived gatormen from the second unit to end the game. Thanks, James !

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