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Cognition Fatigue
Приєднався 14 жов 2019
Miniature Wargaming and occasional other mischief.
Warhammer TOW Dark Elves vs Beastmen 8.11.2024
Andrew's first game of the old world, and my first game in a while as I had been overseas. Fortunately Andrew had crafted a particularly intimidating list that had me griping from the outset. He'd also painted it leading to some lovely glam shots of angry hairy 'men'. Sean joined us to offer tactical advice to Andrew.. but I ended up needing it more.
Tactical enhancement was some more of the Japanese Toki.
Tactical enhancement was some more of the Japanese Toki.
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The Old World Tzeench vs Beastmen 3.10.2024
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Having recovered from the first less than Stirling attempt at fielding Tzeench daemons I thought it was time to bite the bullet and give them another go. Tricksy blighters that they are. Doug took another variation on his beefy Beastmen army and they went straight in for the biff. The game itself was average duration but crikey we talked a lot at the end. Tactical enhancement was the last of th...
TOW Dwarf vs Beastmen 19.9.2024
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Doug popped around for a game and brought a different take on his Beastmen army. I decided to try and get the Dwarfs to work. As my oldest army and a well established favourite I figured I should focus on learning how to get the most out of them in this system first. Tactical enhancement was compliments of Doug and... kind of local. Ish.
TOW Dwarfs vs Orcs and Goblins 8.9.2024
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All I'm going to say about this one is that rarely has a well bearded stout fellow seen such a horrific pair of ugg boots. Tactical enhancement was all well and good but I could have done with a few more.
Flames of War Team Yankee Russia vs UK 6.9.2024
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Time to sit back, have the world's cutest little beer, and let Andrew and Emilio duke it out. 50 points of British vs some newly painted Russians, christening some new terrain. Tactical enhancement was... more than one.
The Old World Wood Elves vs Beastmen 27.8.2024
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Doug came around to blood his beastment. I thought it was high time to give the woodies a go at TOW. Some rude surprises ensued. Tactical enhancement was local.
The old World Tzeench vs Orcs and Gobbos 26.8.2024
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Time to blood (toast?) the new Tzeench daemon army. Sean had first crack at it... which may not have been the best way to realise my delusions of battlefield glory, but hey it was a lark. Tactical enhancement was as silly as the army.
Lighting the Ectoplasmic Bin Fire Part 3: Cooking with Gas 25.8.2024
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One flaming bin chicken and a whole bunch of gibbering pyromaniacs. And flowers. This job is done, and here is a bit of babbling on about it. The hobby enhancement was colour coordinated.
Team Yankee FOW Russian Motor Infantry vs USA Airborne 23.8.2024
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Andrew told me he had painted some more Russian Motor Infantry and could field an entirely painted army. This put my pile of shame to... shame. On the plus side, it meant we could dive back into Team Yankee. Motorised Infantry were sent in to defend a settlement. My Para were sent in to defend a settlement. Possibly we were fighting over who were the actual 'defenders' of this particular settle...
Victory at Sea USN vs RM 57.2024
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Come for the battle! Stay for the argument about who won! Emilio and I dusted off our Victory at Sea fleets for a 1500 point biffo. I tried to drive some ships off the other side of the map. He tried to stop me. I probably should have selected a fleet after finding out what the mission was. A good time was had by all (well, the survivors anyway). Tactical enhancement was some more of the 21 yea...
TOW Lighting The Extoplasmic Bin Fire Part Two 15.6.2024
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Righto, time to gabble on some more about this work in progress. I did a vid some time ago when I plonked all the bits and pieces on the table. It was immediately before The old World dropped, so things have changed a tad since then. Now I have the lot based up and the first coat of paint on everything, so time for a quick check in. The tactical enhancement was in a mug made in Korea in the 70s...
Black Seas island terrain showcase 2.6.2024
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Finally. It only took several months from first figuring out how to fold up 3mm paper craft buildings to having something we can crash a ship into. Rather a lot has gone on in both gaming projects and real life, for many folks in my group, over this time. However, now we have another selection of islands to sail around, hide behind and make the game look even more pretty. I considered doing a m...
Black Seas Island Assault 19.5.2024
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Continuing our tradition of causing the Admiralty to rue the day they gave us command of anything, Andrew and I decided to assault an island full of pirates and cannons. Of course we had to fight each other at the same time. The tactical enhancement was Caribbean.
TOW Ogre Kingdom vs Dark Elves rematch 5.5.24
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After I finally beat Sean at this game he demanded a rematch... and this is it. Very similar lists, on a table where there is room to fight outside of the local pub. Another interesting game with rules conundrums to keep us learning and some musings about how things work. Tactical enhancement was: one part light rum one part brandy one part triple sec half part lime juice a dash of bitters Pour...
WFB TOW Basing B.S. 4.5.2024
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Some musings over my foray into spacer trays and the whole to rebase or not to rebase thing.
The Old World Dark Elves vs Ogres 28.4.2024
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The Old World Dark Elves vs Ogres 28.4.2024
Black Sea First rate first timers 21.4.2024
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Black Sea First rate first timers 21.4.2024
WFB TOW Orc and Goblin vs Daemons of Khorne 17.3.2024
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WFB TOW Orc and Goblin vs Daemons of Khorne 17.3.2024
Warhammer The Old World Dwarfs vs Chaos Warriors 11.3.2024
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Warhammer The Old World Dwarfs vs Chaos Warriors 11.3.2024
Farewell to 8th Edition WFB with Halflings vs Dark Elves 7.3.2024
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Farewell to 8th Edition WFB with Halflings vs Dark Elves 7.3.2024
Black Seas and VAS Naval Terrain 4.2.2024
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Black Seas and VAS Naval Terrain 4.2.2024
VAS Royal Navy vs Regia Marina 25.1.2024
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VAS Royal Navy vs Regia Marina 25.1.2024
New years resolute optimism Dec 2023
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New years resolute optimism Dec 2023
Black Seas fleet update and a lot of gabbing on. Dec 2023
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Black Seas fleet update and a lot of gabbing on. Dec 2023
Black Seas Papercraft Terrain Build 13.12.2023
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Black Seas Papercraft Terrain Build 13.12.2023
Lighting the ectoplasmic bin fire part one
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Lighting the ectoplasmic bin fire part one
WFB Khorne Daemons vs Chaos Warriors 26.11.2023
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WFB Khorne Daemons vs Chaos Warriors 26.11.2023
WFB Dark Elves vs Tomb Kings 17.11.2023
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WFB Dark Elves vs Tomb Kings 17.11.2023
sorry 00:28
OH no , there ist an wild Animal near the first Spanish Ship on 28:00 - it lives !! How much points has this Ant? or Fly? , and at last ; Thats the wrong beer
Great example of the rating system in action. Ships of the line (3+) almost outright beat frigates (5th-6th) and frigates nearly outright beat brigs (unrated).
I have a custom model for argus and furious So i have low cost carriers but still more aircraft than graf zeppelin
Love these battle reports! Did Shawn spend time in the states? His accent is a little different. Just curious, thanks and can't wait for more :)
Thanks. Sean's been everywhere man. I think. Not sure where exactly. I'll have to ask him.
Morghur on a 25mm square base is startling. Upvote. Johnny Walker is what my Pappy drank. How do you know it’s 20yrs old?
Coz it said so on the label and they wouldn't possibly lie.
@ that’s a good enough vintage for anybody I figure
Neat!
Nice batrep
Thanks
Not sure what the DEs have in terms of chaff, but the gnoblar trappers are getting way too much value. Spells maybe? Something to force a ld test?
I've still got some way to go with learning all the tricks of this army in this edition... too many armies to re-familiarise with... but using blocking spells or redirectors to avoid tar pit units seems to be a thing.
Great ogres
I think the giant was batting away cannon balls with that frying pan.
That would be par for the course.
Technically the unit that took the charge from the board should have been off the table, as casualties have to come off of one side or the other. Either way that puts you over the table edge, or o. Contact with a unit that would force you to pop over, and off of the table. That said, it’s a friendly game, and I’m sure your mate was happy to feed his pigs.
So couple of things you may want to think on. Don't split your forces. There is a trick you can try with march column. Let them charge you, FBIGO and reform at an angle that will allow support units to charge in the flank.
Not West End then :)
I am enjoying the low key battle reports. That said, the 4-wide units of dwarfs are not complete ranks.
I think they are heavy infantry in close order? Saying that I always preferred 5 wide for the aesthetic value.
@@c.h.9970 I stand corrected…even the warriors are hvy infantry. Good call
Just found your channel other night fantastic content guys ... love the tactical enhancements .
Really looking forward to the new Midgard rules by the Too Fat Lardies. Should be a significant improvement on these veteran WH rules, which I’ve always had problems with.
Fizzy whisky? Well I never 🤔
The roll of the dice at the start cracked me up. “I fucking needed that dice roll@ 😅😂
I am all for normal Orcs, plain old Orc Boyz. I have two largwe (30) mobs and try to field both (usually at 24 though). One often becoems Big ´uns... In 5th Ed you needed as many normal as you had Big ´uns - which I like. But it needs to be similar for everyone.. Look at High Elves, how many spear elves do yuo see? OCompared to the Elite infantry..? So.
Yeah I see what you mean. Many people go elite wherever they have a chance. I prefer to take core wherever I can and augment with an elite where I need an extra type of capacity. I find that as editions change, all troops remain viable for their points cost but the way we have to use them to make them effective is not always the way that I want to play them.
Does the BSB not give a terror test reroll anymore?
The difference in base sizes is the thing that stopped me going over to The Old World straight away (my friends and I play 7th Edition). I have now started getting conversion trays from Blotz and War Bases, but for my Wood Elves I have painted up more elves with bows on 25mm square bases as individual skirmishers are not great in individual spacer-trays. Of course you can't buy wood elves at the moment so I used Oathmark elves instead.
Yeah it's a challenge. I've found that 1x1 converters from back to basix are better than multi model spacer trays some of the time. It's a pain, but the refresh to the rules is worth it.
@@cognitionfatigue There is a lot I don't like about TOW - hero-hammer, line-hammer, characters and monsters being a single model etc. I would be much happier with characters 25% max and monsters seperate from thier riders. It is nice to see some familiar things from Warhammer Ancuent Battles coming in though.
Yes. There are definitely pros and cons to this edition re my personal preferences... but I'm playing more and collecting more armies so as long as it keeps rolling along I'll make the most of it.
Excellent battle report. Great commentary and tactical analysis too.
Thanks!
A very good battle report. Not too long, well explained and lovely models and terrain. Beastmen are one of the highest rated armies in The Old World and this battle report shows why. I don't think Dryads cut it anymore. They were very good in 7th Edition and formed the bulk of my army. But strength 3 and 6+ regen doesn't cut it now, especially as they cannot flee. Wood Elf scouts are only two points more than standard glade guard and are a far better option I think.
Thanks! I agree re the unit changes. I've been playing around with a more competitive list focused on scouts and a couple of big beasties. I didn't have the heart to play it against a Doug last game as he's only had a few games of TOW... but soon.
Nice to see a smaller game, similar to the ones I run
Great to see ToW on the channel! Love the game and the chat that follows!
The chat after the "game" was even better IMO.
Alas a game that on the surface shows off, the weaknesses of the Daemons, while demonstrating the strengths of the O&G armies. Or is it a cunning plan by Tzeentch to lure you all in to a sense of overconfidence.
Um, the latter
What a mess!!
Loved it!
Super cool, cooler than a hypercolor shirt even 😉 Very well done.
Thanks!
Looking good 👍
Cheers!
Look awesome mate. Nice work. We really, really need to get some more games in!
Agreed!
Great video! Earned a like and a sub from me.
Thanks!
Very nice showcase!
Thanks!
Great battle report! Thank you!!
Cheers
Great painting. Cheers for the game.
Thanks
The rules for deploying Helicopters during a meeting engagement is on page 86 "The first players Strike Aircraft cannot arrive their first turn and Helicopters must Loiter Off Table (see page 29) in their first turn." The Sheridan's armor is so bad because its an aluminum hull. It should have the parachute rule like the VDV but they did not update it with it. My friend LOVES putting his Infantry in his hueys then sticking them in reserve. Oh Warsaw is trying to push through 20 sheridans? Guess I'll drop the infantry behind on an objective. It sounds stupid but SOMEHOW he makes it work. Every. Dang. Time. If you want tanks in low points, how about M60 Pattons? Its like, 3 tanks for 4 points or something like that. I do think that the Sheridan is one of the best NATO tanks. That Firepower of 1+ (AKA Auto) on AT 23 is pretty dang huge (or its AT 21, I get the AT's mixed up with its missile). I do like the 50 point idea, I might have to try some.
what a motivating introduction lol
Surely your carriers would be hundreds of miles away.
Entertaining battle. Love it. Goblins/giants are really effective this edition. Going to be interesting to figure out how to stop them with my druchii. If they plow through dwarfs i shutter to think what my wobbly knees elves will do.
I think I took on a similar list with Dark Elves... the trick seems to be to not get locked in a melee with blocks of cheap infantry.... you can't crash through the way we used to.
@@cognitionfatigue interesting, its a work in progress. what are you suggesting, keep away shoot and redirect?
@@bobbym.1367 I haven't got it entirely figured out but I think redirect/ avoid blobs and pick high value targets to gang up on enough to kill quickly and keep moving. So my theory goes...
Haha I appreciate you keeping the nut shot filming down
Damn near dragon breathed my coffee through my nose.
Just found and printed the pdf and everything is shiny! Did you use matt varnish on these?
Nice. I didn't use varnish... probably could have but I didn't think of it.
Baltimores and Fletchers are your friends when it comes to the USN carrier fleets. Baltimores are decent cruisers with advanced radar and 1943 fletchers can take 1 scout aircraft and advanced radar. My friend's carrier fleet usually gets to the 10+ for scouting dice before even rolling for the scout aircraft, that puts all your aircraft in the air. Huh, never thought about building a fleet AFTER you roll for scenario. Always did it how you talk about (army first then scenario). You should look at house ruling the Italian Dive Bomber (forget its name) for the carrier, the book's description literally says its supposed to be on the Aquila. In the base rules fighters cannot drop damage, you have to take them as bombers. I'd look at the fan made Admiralty Rules and alternate points system, makes the carriers more balanced against each other (also fixes some issues with carriers in the base rules). You can find the Admiralty Rules here: vas-admiralty-rules.com/ The alternate points can be found over on the Victory at Sea Wardroom (unofficial) facebook page as well as the fan Discord- (Community) Victory At Seas -(not sure if I can post the link here). The guy who wrote the Admiralty Rules has gotten the green light to write an official carrier based supplement for VAS by warlord themselves. I love both the paint jobs on the fleets btw
Great game as always and so happy to see you back on VaS! Both of you as identified need to maximise your scouting points if you want to use fleet carriers properly. The 3 x 45 point radar and scout aircraft carrying fletchers are great for adding acouting dice to the pool. The game looked fun though which was the main thing afterall. The New Mexicos are great brawlers.
Good advice
6:16, Wait, so you’re telling me you managed to get three Catastrophic Explosions on the same Littorio in a row…? Indiscriminate yahtzee king, most certainly. Honestly, though I agree that it’d likely ruin the night if you went with it, maybe the RNG gods were trying to tell you guys something by that point. They wanted that Littorio to die, no matter how it’s done.
Yeah.... that was the wackiest VAS moment we've had so far. Damn thing was cursed.
Nice to see the Regia Marina again. The Littorio class is pure sex.
Agreed
I’m really enjoying the channel. I love the tactical analysis during and at the end of the game. This one was just listhammer though. Even better dice wouldn’t have impacted it that much. You could tell the result from before a dice was rolled. I think it’s important to seperate list building skills (usually bypassed with the internet) and actual gameplay skills.
Thanks - Sean definitely knows how to construct a competitive list. Good point re the analyses.
1:37 Mid 90's Citadel Horrors of Tzeentch
Thanks for confirming. I was hoping they were the real deal.
Looking good 👍 Tzeentch paints up pretty easy. I'm sure you'll get it done quickly 🍻
Speed painting like an impressionist
I'm loving this, thanks gentleman